67 High Street, London, NW10 4NS

change of use of the basement, ground and part of the first floor from a vacant unit (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Williams K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect on the vitality and viability of Harlesden town centre with particular regard to whether the proposal would result in a concentration of similar uses, the appearance of the proposal, and the effect of the proposal on the health and wellbeing of citizens within the locality
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The imposition of a 23:00 closing time condition, combined with sound insulation requirements, would protect the living conditions of nearby residents whilst allowing the proposal to proceed in accordance with the development plan policies on town centre vitality.

Framework references: 96

Plan policies cited: Policy E9 (London Plan), Policy SD7 (London Plan), Policy SD6 (London Plan), Policy BE5 (Brent Local Plan 2019-2041), Policy DMP1 (Brent Local Plan), Brent Design Guide SPD1, Shopfronts Supplementary Planning Document SPD3

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