The Last Post, 227 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1BB

Planning appeal 3358124 at The Last Post, 227 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1BB (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the non-designated heritage asset, known as the Last Post.

a change of use of Pub (pub with food) to a shared space comprising of Retail, Café with meeting space and Health Well Being on the ground floor, Health Well Being Services on the first floor and Office Accommodation on the Second floor. Demolition of the existing poor configured extensions to the rear of the building, replacing with new extension

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lo S
Postcode: IG10 1BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the non-designated heritage asset, known as the Last Post
the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
the effect of the proposed car parking and delivery arrangement, having regard to congestion and highways safety

What decided it

The considerable harm to the heritage significance of the non-designated heritage asset and the unacceptable harm to neighbouring residential amenity, which together outweighed the moderate benefits of the proposed development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM9Policy DM7Policy T1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 216

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