210/216 Comercial Road, London, E1 2JR

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
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.

Framework references: 90, 8

Plan policies cited: Policy D.TC5

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