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Dismissed13 November 20243346497

290 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DA

Planning appeal 3346497 at 290 Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DA (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 13 November 2024 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the health of the local community in respect of availability of unhealthy food, with particular regards to the concentration of uses and proximity to schools.

change of use from Post Office (class E) to Takeaway (Sui Generis)

Authority
Coventry City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Law T
Postcode
CV4 8DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the health of the local community in respect of availability of unhealthy food, with particular regards to the concentration of uses and proximity to schools
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regards to noise and odour

What decided it

The proposal would increase access to unhealthy food in an area already overconcentrated with hot food takeaways and in close proximity to schools where obesity levels exceed national averages, contrary to Policy R6 and the SPD.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy R6Policy DE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 96Paragraph 85Paragraph 135

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