Planning appeal decision
302 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8HL
Planning appeal 3344380 at 302 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8HL (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 10 October 2025 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the material change of use to a nail parlour constitutes a breach of planning control.
the material change of use to a nail parlour (sui generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Braithwaite J
- Postcode
- E13 8HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the material change of use to a nail parlour constitutes a breach of planning control
What decided it
Planning permission was not granted for the change of use from launderette to nail parlour and the use is not permitted development, therefore it is a breach of planning control.
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