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Dismissed23 July 20266007913

Unit 2, The Three Horseshoes, South Road, Southall, UB1 1SU

Planning appeal 6007913 at Unit 2, The Three Horseshoes, South Road, Southall, UB1 1SU (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector N Armstrong, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use of existing ground floor retail unit (Class E) to bingo hall (Sui-Generis)

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
N Armstrong
Postcode
UB1 1SU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • the vitality and viability of Southall Town Centre
  • the health and wellbeing of residents and community cohesion, having particular regard to inclusivity and antisocial behaviour

What decided it

The absence of a noise assessment and insufficient evidence of how noise and disturbance from 24-hour operation would be mitigated to protect neighbouring residents, particularly during late evening and early morning hours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D14 of The London Plan (March 2021)Policy 7A of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (December 2013)Policy DAA of the Ealing Local Plan Final Proposals (Regulation 19)Policy 4B of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (December 2013)Policy 4C of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (December 2013)Policies SD6 and E9 of The London Plan (March 2021)Policies EC9 and HC6 of The London Plan (March 2021)

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