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Allowed12 February 20253348031

Darbar, 69 Hanger Lane, London, W5 1DP

Planning appeal 3348031 at Darbar, 69 Hanger Lane, London, W5 1DP (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 12 February 2025 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use of restaurant (class E) to a restaurant and shisha bar (sui generis); erection of a veranda and installation of a privacy screen at first floor, and associated works

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Law T
Postcode
W5 1DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The acoustic and odour assessments, combined with proposed conditions restricting hours of operation and physical measures such as glass balustrades, demonstrated that the development would not have a harmful impact on the living conditions of nearby residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7.4 of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013)Policy 7A of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013)Policy 14 of the London Plan (2021)

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