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Dismissed19 June 20266006527

210/216 Comercial Road, London, E1 2JR

Planning appeal 6006527 at 210/216 Comercial Road, London, E1 2JR (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector H Whitfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposed Bingo Hall.

the change of use of basement and ground floor from vacant Bank to a Bingo Hall (Sui Generis), external alterations to include new glazed units with metal frames at front elevation, new wooden door at the side elevation and removal of x1 chimney stack

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
H Whitfield
Postcode
E1 2JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposed Bingo Hall

What decided it

The proximity of the appeal site to Mulberry School for Girls and the incompatibility of a bingo hall with gambling activities in close proximity to school pupils, particularly given the school's Muslim background and concerns about protecting young people from gambling, which conflicts with Policy D.TC5 and NPPF Chapter 8.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D.TC5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 90Paragraph 8

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