3 The Broadway, LONDON, E4 9LQ

‘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.’

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ellis D

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.

Framework references: 97

Plan policies cited: WFLP Policy 51, WFLP Policy 38, WFLP Policy 48, WFLP Policy 49, LP Policy E9, LP Policy GG3, NP Policy BED2

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