®Planning appeal decision
371 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7DE
Planning appeal 3346218 at 371 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7DE (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 11 February 2025 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that removing the condition would have on the quality of life and community cohesion of nearby occupiers with regard to crime and disorder, particularly the fear thereof and safety in relation to it, and the character of uses in the area.
Change of use of ground floor and basement from pay day loans establishment (sui generis) to an amusement centre (Adult Gaming Centre) (sui generis) without complying with condition 3 (opening hours restriction)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- SW9 7DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that removing the condition would have on the quality of life and community cohesion of nearby occupiers with regard to crime and disorder, particularly the fear thereof and safety in relation to it, and the character of uses in the area
What decided it
The premises already operates under a gambling licence permitting 24-hour opening with no evidence of harm or changed circumstances since the licence was granted in 2021, and there is no compelling evidence that extending planning hours would amplify patronage or cause harm to community safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy T6Policy Q3Policy ED8
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.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.