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61 Abbey Road London NW8 0AD
Installation of aluminium framed sliding hatch within the existing opening, and repainting of entrance UPVC doors to match existing shopfront.
The proposed serving hatch would result in increased noise and disturbance from customer congregation, queueing and activity on the public highway to the detriment of the amenity of nearby residential occupiers. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies 7 and 37 of the Westminster City Plan 2019-2040 (January 2026).
The proposed "sliding hatch" would require customers to block the highway while being served and waiting to be served. This would impede the flow of pedestrians along the highway, reducing the ability of pedestrians to pass and repass safely and conveniently. This would be contrary to Policies 29, 32 and 48 of the City Plan 2019-2040 (January 2026) and Westminster's Streets and Spaces Public Realm SPD (2025).