®Planning appeal decision
5 Dryden Street, London, WC2E 9NA
Planning appeal 3341997 at 5 Dryden Street, London, WC2E 9NA (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 20 August 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed change of use on the character and function of the area.
use of basement and ground floor for Class E
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Change of use
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- WC2E 9NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed change of use on the character and function of the area
What decided it
The marketing evidence spanning over seven years, substantially exceeding the 18-month requirement, demonstrated no demand for alternative social and community uses, satisfying Policy 17(C) and allowing the change of use to Class E.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 17Policy 14
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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