Planning application · Lambeth
23/03078/FUL.
57 South Lambeth Road London Lambeth SW8 1RH
Full / Other Planning at 57 South Lambeth Road London Lambeth SW8 1RH, received 28 Sep 2023 — refused on 5 Apr 2024 (delegated, Nesha Burnham).
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Refused
Outcome
5 Apr 2024
27 wks
Decision time
19 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
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Documents
24 linked
1
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?
Relocation of the ground floor office (Use Class E) to the lower ground floor with new entrance doors to the rear and change of use of the HMO (Sui generis) to 7 residential units (Use Class C3), together with erection of mansard roof extensions; internal alterations including the removal of lower ground floor stairs; the installation of a rear bi-folding doors at lower ground floor and the provision of refuse/cycle stores, landscaping plus amenity space. (Re-submission). (Planning permission and Listed building consent ref : 23/03079/LB applications received).
Reference
23/03078/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW8 1RH
Ward
Council
Received
28 Sep 2023
Validated
12 Oct 2023
Target date
7 Dec 2023
Decision date
5 Apr 2024
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
23/03078/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW8 1RH
Ward
Council
Received
28 Sep 2023
Validated
12 Oct 2023
Target date
7 Dec 2023
Decision date
5 Apr 2024
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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 5 Apr 2024, delegated decision by Nesha Burnham — 27 weeks from submission (19 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
28 Sep 2023
Application received
12 Oct 2023
Application validated
7 Dec 2023
Statutory target date
5 Apr 2024
Delegated decision: Refused · Nesha Burnham
28 Sep 2023
Application received
12 Oct 2023
Application validated
7 Dec 2023
Statutory target date
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5 Apr 2024
Delegated decision: Refused · Nesha Burnham
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
By virtue of the overprovision of one-bedroom flats, the proposal would not provide an appropriate mix and
balance of housing that responds to the housing needs of the Borough. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy
H4 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy H10 of the London Plan (2021) and paragraph 60 of the
National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
SW2 9QQ
REFULZ
2
Based on the evidence available, the proposed development could potentially result in the loss of a house
in multiple occupation (HMO), where there is a demonstrated need for this type of housing within the Borough. The
proposed development would therefore have a detrimental impact on the supply of housing within the area,
contrary to Policy H9 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy H10 of the London Plan (2021) and
paragraph 60 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
3
The proposed internal and external alterations would result in less than substantial harm to this Grade II
Listed Building. The layout of the proposal has not been informed by the constraints of the listed building, but rather
designed to maximise the number of residential units. Consequently, the proposal would fail to adequately
preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the host property (a designated heritage asset) and local
context. The less than substantial harm identified would not be outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.
The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 and Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan 202-2035
(2021), Policies D4 and HC1 of the London Plan (2021) and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework
(2023).
4
By virtue of the inadequate internal floor area of the single bedroom, the proposed development would
provide a substandard form of residential accommodation for the future occupiers of the proposed flat identified as
Unit 7. The proposal therefore conflicts with Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of
the London Plan (2021) and paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
5
By virtue of poor levels of daylight and sunlight, the proposed development would fail to provide
satisfactory living conditions for all intended future occupiers of the proposed dwellings. The proposal therefore
contrary to Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021) and
paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
6
By virtue of the proximity of the proposed office's entrance door and access route, the proposed
development would provide a substandard form of residential accommodation for the future occupiers of the
proposed flat identified as Unit 2, in terms of lack of privacy, compromised security, noise and disturbance. The
proposal therefore conflicts with Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of the London
Plan (2021) and paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
7
By reason of the proposed communal amenity space being accessible to employees and visitors of the
proposed office, the proposed development would fail to provide a satisfactory external living environment for
future occupiers of the proposed dwellings, in terms of lack of privacy, functionality and usability. The proposal is
therefore contrary to Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)
and paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
8
The submitted Flood Risk Assessment has not been produced by a suitably qualified engineer and lacks
credibility. The development therefore fails to demonstrate that it would have an acceptable effect, in terms of flood
risk at the site and elsewhere. Additionally, a sequential test has not been submitted to demonstrate that the
proposed development could not be located in an area with a lower risk of flooding. The proposal thereby fails to
comply with Policy EN5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy SI 12 of the London Plan (2021),
paragraph 168 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
9
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 Policies T1, T3, T6 and ED15 of the Lambeth Local Plan
2020-2035 (2021), Policies T5 and T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Section 9 of the National Planning Policy
Framework (2023).
10
In the absence of a Sustainable Construction and Energy Statement, the scheme fails to demonstrate
satisfactory carbon reductions and high standards of sustainable design and construction. The proposal thereby
fails to comply with Policy EN4 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
1
By virtue of the overprovision of one-bedroom flats, the proposal would not provide an appropriate mix and
balance of housing that responds to the housing needs of the Borough. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy
H4 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy H10 of the London Plan (2021) and paragraph 60 of the
National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
SW2 9QQ
REFULZ
2
Based on the evidence available, the proposed development could potentially result in the loss of a house
in multiple occupation (HMO), where there is a demonstrated need for this type of housing within the Borough. The
proposed development would therefore have a detrimental impact on the supply of housing within the area,
contrary to Policy H9 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy H10 of the London Plan (2021) and
paragraph 60 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
3
The proposed internal and external alterations would result in less than substantial harm to this Grade II
Listed Building. The layout of the proposal has not been informed by the constraints of the listed building, but rather
designed to maximise the number of residential units. Consequently, the proposal would fail to adequately
preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the host property (a designated heritage asset) and local
context. The less than substantial harm identified would not be outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.
The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8 and Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan 202-2035
(2021), Policies D4 and HC1 of the London Plan (2021) and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework
(2023).
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4
By virtue of the inadequate internal floor area of the single bedroom, the proposed development would
provide a substandard form of residential accommodation for the future occupiers of the proposed flat identified as
Unit 7. The proposal therefore conflicts with Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of
the London Plan (2021) and paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
5
By virtue of poor levels of daylight and sunlight, the proposed development would fail to provide
satisfactory living conditions for all intended future occupiers of the proposed dwellings. The proposal therefore
contrary to Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021) and
paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
6
By virtue of the proximity of the proposed office's entrance door and access route, the proposed
development would provide a substandard form of residential accommodation for the future occupiers of the
proposed flat identified as Unit 2, in terms of lack of privacy, compromised security, noise and disturbance. The
proposal therefore conflicts with Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of the London
Plan (2021) and paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
7
By reason of the proposed communal amenity space being accessible to employees and visitors of the
proposed office, the proposed development would fail to provide a satisfactory external living environment for
future occupiers of the proposed dwellings, in terms of lack of privacy, functionality and usability. The proposal is
therefore contrary to Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)
and paragraph 135 f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
8
The submitted Flood Risk Assessment has not been produced by a suitably qualified engineer and lacks
credibility. The development therefore fails to demonstrate that it would have an acceptable effect, in terms of flood
risk at the site and elsewhere. Additionally, a sequential test has not been submitted to demonstrate that the
proposed development could not be located in an area with a lower risk of flooding. The proposal thereby fails to
comply with Policy EN5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021), Policy SI 12 of the London Plan (2021),
paragraph 168 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).
9
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 Policies T1, T3, T6 and ED15 of the Lambeth Local Plan
2020-2035 (2021), Policies T5 and T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Section 9 of the National Planning Policy
Framework (2023).
10
In the absence of a Sustainable Construction and Energy Statement, the scheme fails to demonstrate
satisfactory carbon reductions and high standards of sustainable design and construction. The proposal thereby
fails to comply with Policy EN4 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
Policies cited
H4H10National Planning Policy Framework 60NPPFH9Q5Q6Q7Q8Q20D4HC1National Planning Policy Framework 16H5D6EN5SI12National Planning Policy Framework 168T1T3T6ED15T5National Planning Policy Framework 9EN4
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
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.