Class E use flexibility at 180-186 Brompton Road, London SW3

What was proposed

The application sought to remove a condition restricting the premises to bank use, allowing the wider range of Class E uses.

“PP/26/00024 Agenda Item: S023 Address: Sub Basement and Ground Floor, 180-186 Brompton Road, LONDON, SW3 1HQ Proposal: Removal of condition 2 of planning permission TP/100861/W and allowing the premises to be used within wider Class E use.”

“/PP/26/00024:2 It is recommended the Committee grants planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report. 2.Reason for committee consideration · Three or more objections were received during the consultation period and the recommendation is to grant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 180-186 Brompton Road is a building on the northern side of the street that is split between commercial and residential uses.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because wider Class E use was acceptable, subject to safeguards against noise, disturbance, late activity and harm to the conservation area.

“1.2Whilst the principle of broadening the permitted use is considered acceptable in land use and town centre policy terms, it is acknowledged that certain uses within Class E (such as those generating higher levels of noise, disturbance, or late-night activity) could give rise to adverse impacts on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers and the character of the Brompton Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A representative of the Knightsbridge association spoke against the application, while three representatives spoke in support.

The vote and decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission, subject to a revised condition removing a reference to Use Class E(b) and the listed conditions.

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted, subject to revised condition 2 (removing reference to ‘Use Class E(b)) and the conditions at section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes