The Hungry Cow, 111A Commercial Road, LONDON, E1 1RD

‘Retrospective planning application for change of use from a cafe/coffee shop (Use Class E(b)) to a takeaway (Sui Generis). Proposed change to opening hours, specifically changing the time of opening to 17:00 daily.’

Authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Tinsley F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for the proposed change of use, having regard to its proximity to schools

What decided it

The appeal site's proximity to multiple schools within the distance thresholds set by Policy E9 of the London Plan and Policy D.TC5 of the Local Plan, which do not permit exceptions based on restricted opening hours.

Framework references: 97

Plan policies cited: Policy E9(D) of the London Plan 2021, Policy D.TC5 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)

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