Planning application · Lambeth
23/01581/FUL.
57 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RH
Full / Other Planning at 57 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RH, received 12 May 2023 — refused on 21 Jul 2023 (delegated, Scott Stevens).
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Refused
Outcome
21 Jul 2023
10 wks
Decision time
2 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
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Documents
26 linked
0
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Lambeth planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Change of use of basement and ground floor level from office (Use Class B1) to residential (C3), reconfiguration of existing residential units, and erection of mansard extensions to the existing building to facilitate the provision of 8 residential units. (Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 23/01581/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 23/01247/LB)
Reference
23/01581/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
Ward
Council
Received
12 May 2023
Validated
27 May 2023
Target date
22 Jul 2023
Decision date
21 Jul 2023
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
23/01581/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
Ward
Council
Received
12 May 2023
Validated
27 May 2023
Target date
22 Jul 2023
Decision date
21 Jul 2023
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Documents open on the Lambeth portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 21 Jul 2023, delegated decision by Scott Stevens — 10 weeks from submission (2 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
12 May 2023
Application received
27 May 2023
Application validated
22 Jul 2023
Statutory target date
21 Jul 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · Scott Stevens
12 May 2023
Application received
27 May 2023
Application validated
22 Jul 2023
Statutory target date
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21 Jul 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · Scott Stevens
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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Insufficient information has been submitted regarding the nature of the existing use, design and
conservation, sustainability, flood risk and drainage. This prevents the Local Planning Authority to make a full and
proper assessment of the proposal against the National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, July 2021), The
London Plan (GLA, March 2021), and the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021)).
2
The proposed internal and external alterations would result in less than substantial harm to this Grade II
Listed building. Consequently, the proposal would fail to adequately preserve or enhance the character and
appearance of the host dwelling and local context. The less than substantial harm identified would not be
outweighed by any public benefits of the scheme. The proposal is therefore contrary to the provisions of the NPPF
and Policies Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 and Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
3
Future occupiers would experience poor levels of natural light, privacy and outlook. Consequently, the
proposed residential accommodation would fail to provide acceptable living conditions for all intended occupiers.
This is contrary to policies Q2 and H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021) and London Plan (2021)
policies D3 and D6.
4
This proposal has failed to provide a flood risk assessment that complies with the requirements for site
specific flood risk assessments. The development has the potential to exacerbate flood risk and the applicant has
failed to demonstrate that there would not be residual risk to the safety of the intended occupants in the event of
flooding. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy EN5 of the Lambeth Local
Plan 2020-2035 (2021) and Policies GG6, D11, SI 12 and SI 13 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021).
5
In the absence of an enforceable mechanism to secure planning obligations required to mitigate the
impacts of this development, the proposal would fail to promote the up-take of sustainable modes of travel and
reduce dependence on the private car. This is contrary to the objectives of Policy T1, T3, T6 and ED15 of the
Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021) and provisions of the NPPF (2021) which seek to promote sustainable
modes of travel.
1
Insufficient information has been submitted regarding the nature of the existing use, design and
conservation, sustainability, flood risk and drainage. This prevents the Local Planning Authority to make a full and
proper assessment of the proposal against the National Planning Policy Framework (MHCLG, July 2021), The
London Plan (GLA, March 2021), and the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021)).
2
The proposed internal and external alterations would result in less than substantial harm to this Grade II
Listed building. Consequently, the proposal would fail to adequately preserve or enhance the character and
appearance of the host dwelling and local context. The less than substantial harm identified would not be
outweighed by any public benefits of the scheme. The proposal is therefore contrary to the provisions of the NPPF
and Policies Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 and Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
3
Future occupiers would experience poor levels of natural light, privacy and outlook. Consequently, the
proposed residential accommodation would fail to provide acceptable living conditions for all intended occupiers.
This is contrary to policies Q2 and H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021) and London Plan (2021)
policies D3 and D6.
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4
This proposal has failed to provide a flood risk assessment that complies with the requirements for site
specific flood risk assessments. The development has the potential to exacerbate flood risk and the applicant has
failed to demonstrate that there would not be residual risk to the safety of the intended occupants in the event of
flooding. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy EN5 of the Lambeth Local
Plan 2020-2035 (2021) and Policies GG6, D11, SI 12 and SI 13 of the London Plan (GLA, March 2021).
5
In the absence of an enforceable mechanism to secure planning obligations required to mitigate the
impacts of this development, the proposal would fail to promote the up-take of sustainable modes of travel and
reduce dependence on the private car. This is contrary to the objectives of Policy T1, T3, T6 and ED15 of the
Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021) and provisions of the NPPF (2021) which seek to promote sustainable
modes of travel.
Policies cited
NPPFQ5Q6Q7Q8Q20Q2H5EN5GG6D11SI12SI13T1T3T6ED15
Public response
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Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.