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Allowed13 February 20263370784

4 Raven Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1HB

Planning appeal 3370784 at 4 Raven Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1HB (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use on the viability of the Raven Road Local Business Area.

change of use of ground floor Front Unit and Unit 3 from Industrial and Warehouse (B2 and B8) into a Gym / Fitness Centre (E(d)) with associated signage works. Convert disused electricity substation into secure cycle storage. Cladding and thermal upgrade to facade

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Ellis D
Postcode
E18 1HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the change of use on the viability of the Raven Road Local Business Area

What decided it

No substantive evidence was demonstrated that the change of use would cause harm to the viability of the Local Business Area, and the gym would promote business and employment in accordance with policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP14Policy E7Policy E6

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