Without planning permission, change of use of the Land from car sales (Use class Sui Generis) to MOT test centre, car repair centre, car servicing, MOT repairs, Engine repairs and rebuilds, car body repairs, dent removal, breakdown recovery, car valeting, cambelt repairs, tow bar fitting, wheel alignment, power cleaning of cars and other associated works and repairs (Use class Sui Generis)
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Borough Success Rate
In Waltham Forest London Borough Council, approx 23.4% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 137 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Naylor R
Archive Data: 27 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
25.9%
↓ Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 19 March 2026
by Robert Naylor BSc (Hons) MPhil MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 20 April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/U5930/C/24/3347896
79 Rosebank Road (Unit 79), London E17 8NH
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ( the 1990 Act) a…