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Allowed29 October 20253353479

1 Portsoken Pavilion , Aldgate Square, London, City Of London, EC3N 1AF

Planning appeal 3353479 at 1 Portsoken Pavilion , Aldgate Square, London, City Of London, EC3N 1AF (City of London Council) was allowed on 29 October 2025 by Inspector Chamberlain G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the amenity and character of Aldgate Square.

‘Retention of a change of use of the premises from the lawful permitted use as Class E(b) (restaurant) to Sui Generis (drinking establishment) use’. This

Authority
City of London Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Chamberlain G
Postcode
EC3N 1AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the amenity and character of Aldgate Square

What decided it

The imposition of robust conditions controlling spilling out before 19:00, requiring proper demarcation of the outdoor seating area, and mandating compliance with an external management plan made the proposal acceptable on a temporary basis.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM3.5Policy CV5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 66Paragraph 72

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