Planning appeal decision
Le Mediterranean, 118 Barking Road, London, E6 3BD
Planning appeal 3375588 at Le Mediterranean, 118 Barking Road, London, E6 3BD (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 3 March 2026 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of nearby designated centres.
a ‘proposed single-storey part rear extension.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Burch S
- Postcode
- E6 3BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of nearby designated centres
What decided it
The proposal would expand a commercial use outside a designated town or local centre, undermining the vitality and viability of nearby centres contrary to development plan policies requiring a town centres first approach.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP6Policy SP7Policy INF5Policy SD6Policy SD7Policy SD8Policy E9
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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