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Dismissed28 July 20263375731

153-155 Uxbridge Road, London, W7 3SP

Planning appeal 3375731 at 153-155 Uxbridge Road, London, W7 3SP (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 28 July 2026 by Inspector Livingstone C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the vitality and viability of Hanwell town centre.

change of use to bingo premises (Sui Generis)

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Livingstone C
Postcode
W7 3SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the vitality and viability of Hanwell town centre
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regard to noise and disturbance
  • whether the proposal would lead to an over concentration of gambling uses in Hanwell Town Centre

What decided it

The significant harm to the vitality and viability of Hanwell town centre and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, which were not outweighed by the economic and social benefits of the proposal.

The economic and social benefits of bringing the vacant site back into use and creating 14 jobs were afforded moderate weight but did not outweigh the significant harm identified regarding vitality and viability of the town centre and living conditions of neighbouring occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD6 of the London Plan 2021Policy SD7 of the London Plan 2021Policy E9 of the London Plan 2021Policy D14 of the London Plan 2021Policy HC6 of the London Plan 2021Policy 4B of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document 2013Policy 4C of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document 2013Policy 7A of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document 2013Policy DAA of Ealing's draft new Local Plan

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