®Planning appeal decision
67 High Street, London, NW10 4NS
Planning appeal 3350311 at 67 High Street, London, NW10 4NS (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 2 May 2025 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- NW10 4NS
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- 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 SPD1Shopfronts Supplementary Planning Document SPD3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 96
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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