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Dismissed29 August 20243343622

91 Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9AU

Planning appeal 3343622 at 91 Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9AU (Hartlepool Borough Council *) was dismissed on 29 August 2024 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed use of the building would affect the vitality and viability of local centres.

change of use from beauty salon to hot food takeaway

Authority
Hartlepool Borough Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Francis M
Postcode
TS26 9AU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed use of the building would affect the vitality and viability of local centres
  • The effect of the proposal on the health of local residents
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards to outlook, odour, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with development plan policies that restrict hot food takeaways outside defined retail and commercial centres, and would harm the vitality and viability of local centres and the health and well-being of residents, which cannot be outweighed by the absence of harm to neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RC21Policy RC18Policy QP4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 96

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