Planning appeal decision
Wagamama Coventry Central, Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre, Coventry, CV1 1LL
Planning appeal 6005073 at Wagamama Coventry Central, Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre, Coventry, CV1 1LL (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 8 May 2026 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on pedestrian safety, with particular regard to the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the public square.
to form a new hatch in existing restaurant shop front
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- CV1 1LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on pedestrian safety, with particular regard to the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the public square
What decided it
The Inspector found no compelling evidence that the hatch would significantly increase delivery operator movements or adversely affect pedestrian safety, and determined that any breach of the PSPO would be a matter for enforcement of that order, not planning.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS3Policy AC4
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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