Planning appeal decision
106 Roman Road, London, E2 0RN
Planning appeal 3361455 at 106 Roman Road, London, E2 0RN (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 August 2026 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the change of use to a hot food take-away and installation of the extractor flue system constitute a breach of planning control.
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Caine M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the change of use to a hot food take-away and installation of the extractor flue system constitute a breach of planning control
- Whether the steps required by the notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach
- Whether the period specified for compliance is reasonable
What decided it
The character of the premises as observed during the site visit, combined with the operational features (service counter, digital menu display, online ordering, limited seating without facilities, counter-service only), demonstrated a material change of use from Class E restaurant to a hot food take-away use requiring planning permission.
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