11 - 13 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LY

the change of use from A1 – shop to Sui Generis (A3/A5) – restaurant/take away to include the installation of external mounted equipment without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 107543/FO/2014/C2, dated 9 April 2015

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Spataru A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect that varying the opening hours would have on crime and antisocial behaviour
the effect that varying the opening hours would have on regeneration of the area
the effect that varying the opening hours would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and activity

What decided it

The proposed extension of opening hours would exacerbate existing crime and antisocial behaviour issues in the area, contrary to the crime prevention aims of the development plan and NPPF paragraph 96.

Framework references: 96

Plan policies cited: Policy DM 1, Policy CC 1, Policy CC 4, Policy SP 1, Policy C 10, Policy DC10.1, Policy DC10.4, Policy DC26.1

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