Planning appeal decision
3 The Broadway, London, E4 9LQ
Planning appeal 3360723 at 3 The Broadway, London, E4 9LQ (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on community health.
‘change of use from shop (Use Class E) to hot food take away (Sui Generis) with installation of extract ventilation system at roof level. Retention of new shopfront. Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 16:00 – 22:00, Saturdays – 12:00 – 22:00, Sundays – Closed.’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- E4 9LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on community health
What decided it
The location of the hot food takeaway within 400 metres walking distance of three educational establishments, combined with opening times that would allow children to purchase fried food, conflicts with development plan policies aimed at promoting healthy communities and cannot be justified by the modest economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- WFLP Policy 51WFLP Policy 38WFLP Policy 48WFLP Policy 49LP Policy E9LP Policy GG3NP Policy BED2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 97
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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