Planning application · Lambeth
24/02369/FUL.
209 Clapham Road London SW9 0QH
Full / Other Planning at 209 Clapham Road London SW9 0QH, received 29 Jul 2024 — refused on 24 Jun 2025 (delegated, James Maloney).
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Refused
Outcome
24 Jun 2025
47 wks
Decision time
39 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
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Documents
9 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?
Conversion of the first floor into 2 residential units (1x 1-bed and 1 studio), including rear extensions. Reconfiguration of the ground floor and conversion of 2 studio units into cycle room and ancillary spaces, plus other internal and external alterations, the installation of 2 side doors and the provision of refuse store. Internal alterations from two-bed to one-bed to the second floor Flat, including the installation of 2 rear windows. (Planning permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 25/00687/LB applications received).
Reference
24/02369/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW9 0QH
Ward
Council
Received
29 Jul 2024
Validated
3 Mar 2025
Target date
27 Jun 2025
Decision date
24 Jun 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
24/02369/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW9 0QH
Ward
Council
Received
29 Jul 2024
Validated
3 Mar 2025
Target date
27 Jun 2025
Decision date
24 Jun 2025
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 24 Jun 2025, delegated decision by James Maloney — 47 weeks from submission (39 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
29 Jul 2024
Application received
3 Mar 2025
Application validated
27 Jun 2025
Statutory target date
24 Jun 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · James Maloney
29 Jul 2024
Application received
3 Mar 2025
Application validated
27 Jun 2025
Statutory target date
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24 Jun 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · James Maloney
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
It has not been demonstrated that there is no demand for the lawful existing office floorspace which would
need to be evidenced by the office having been vacant and continuously marketed for a period of at least two
years. Furthermore, no evidence has been provided to demonstrate that it would not be feasible and or viable to
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refurbish the existing lawful office floorspace in order to meet the requirements of existing or future occupiers or to
adapt the office floorspace as smaller office units to meet the demands from small business. As such, the proposal
to change the use of the building from office to residential is contrary to Policy ED1 of the Lambeth Local Plan
(2021) and Policy E1 of the London Plan (2021).
2
All proposed flats would fail to meet the Nationally Described Space Standards in respect of floorspace.
The flats would also not be provided private amenity space. As such the proposals would provide poor quality
accommodation and fail to comply with Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020- 2035 (2021) and Policy D6 of
the London Plan (2021).
3
The proposed rear extensions and proposed windows by reason of their scale and design are incongruous
and alien features which would detract from the special character and appearance of the listed building, failing to
preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building (209 Clapham Road) and would undermine the
architectural integrity of the host building. This is contrary to Policies Q5, Q11 and Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan
2020-2035 (2021). Less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building would not be outweighed by
public benefits, contrary to the provisions of the NPPF (2024), para 215.
4
The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the existing place of worship would meet the requirements of
Policies S2 and T1 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021). The application fails to demonstrate that the use can be
controlled in such a way that does not result in harm to the amenity of neighbouring residential properties with
regard to noise and disturbance, contrary to Policy Q2 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
5
In the absence of a legal agreement to secure the development as car-permit free, provision of a car club
membership and cycle hire membership, the transport impacts of the development would not be fully addressed,
and it would fail to promote less private car ownership and sustainable travel. The application is therefore contrary
to Policies T1, T3 and T6 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
1
It has not been demonstrated that there is no demand for the lawful existing office floorspace which would
need to be evidenced by the office having been vacant and continuously marketed for a period of at least two
years. Furthermore, no evidence has been provided to demonstrate that it would not be feasible and or viable to
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
SW2 9QQ
REFULZ
refurbish the existing lawful office floorspace in order to meet the requirements of existing or future occupiers or to
adapt the office floorspace as smaller office units to meet the demands from small business. As such, the proposal
to change the use of the building from office to residential is contrary to Policy ED1 of the Lambeth Local Plan
(2021) and Policy E1 of the London Plan (2021).
2
All proposed flats would fail to meet the Nationally Described Space Standards in respect of floorspace.
The flats would also not be provided private amenity space. As such the proposals would provide poor quality
accommodation and fail to comply with Policy H5 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020- 2035 (2021) and Policy D6 of
the London Plan (2021).
3
The proposed rear extensions and proposed windows by reason of their scale and design are incongruous
and alien features which would detract from the special character and appearance of the listed building, failing to
preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building (209 Clapham Road) and would undermine the
architectural integrity of the host building. This is contrary to Policies Q5, Q11 and Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan
2020-2035 (2021). Less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building would not be outweighed by
public benefits, contrary to the provisions of the NPPF (2024), para 215.
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4
The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the existing place of worship would meet the requirements of
Policies S2 and T1 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021). The application fails to demonstrate that the use can be
controlled in such a way that does not result in harm to the amenity of neighbouring residential properties with
regard to noise and disturbance, contrary to Policy Q2 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
5
In the absence of a legal agreement to secure the development as car-permit free, provision of a car club
membership and cycle hire membership, the transport impacts of the development would not be fully addressed,
and it would fail to promote less private car ownership and sustainable travel. The application is therefore contrary
to Policies T1, T3 and T6 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
Policies cited
ED1E1H5D6Q5Q11Q20NPPF para 215S2T1Q2T3T6
Public response
Measure
Count
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.