®Planning appeal decision
Taco Bell, 75 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4ET
Planning appeal 3373275 at Taco Bell, 75 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4ET (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 19 December 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use operating in the extended hours on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance from deliveries and collections.
change of use of ground floor premises from a restaurant (Class A3) to a hot food takeaway (Class A5) and installation of plant equipment to the rear (amended description) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2018/2176/P, dated 5 September 2018
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Armstrong N
- Postcode
- WC1B 4ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the use operating in the extended hours on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance from deliveries and collections
What decided it
The inability to adequately mitigate through enforceable planning conditions the noise and disturbance from delivery couriers and potential customers accessing the premises during extended early morning hours when neighbouring residents would reasonably expect quieter conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy A1Policy A4Policy T4Policy TC4Policy G1Policy D1
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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