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Dismissed26 March 20266001642

56 Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QB

Planning appeal 6001642 at 56 Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QB (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the area.

the change of use from Use Class E(a) (retail) to Sui Generis Hot Food Takeaway

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Allen M
Postcode
BS11 0QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the health of the local community
  • whether the proposal makes adequate provision for the storage of waste

What decided it

The proposal would increase hot food takeaways in the primary shopping area to 35% and harm public health by promoting unhealthy eating near educational facilities, conflicting with development plan policies on retail vitality and health promotion.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BCS7Policy DM8Policy JSB3Policy DM10Policy DM14Policy DM32Policy BCS10

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