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Dismissed24 June 20253357255

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

Planning appeal 3357255 at The Hungry Cow, 111A Commercial Road, London, E1 1RD (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 24 June 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for the proposed change of use, having regard to its proximity to schools.

‘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
Postcode
E1 1RD

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy E9(D) of the London Plan 2021Policy D.TC5 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 97

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