Planning application · Lambeth
25/00409/FUL.
54 - 56 Norwood High Street London SE27 9NR
Full / Other Planning at 54 - 56 Norwood High Street London SE27 9NR, received 12 Feb 2025 — refused on 9 Apr 2025 (delegated, Rositsa Malinova).
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Refused
Outcome
9 Apr 2025
8 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
16
Documents
16 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 part of the ground floor from commercial, business, and service (Use Class E) to one residential dwelling unit (Use Class C3), together with alterations to and partial demolition of the existing ground floor rear extension, and the provision of cycle and refuse storage.
Reference
25/00409/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE27 9NR
Ward
Council
Received
12 Feb 2025
Target date
9 Apr 2025
Decision date
9 Apr 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
25/00409/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE27 9NR
Ward
Council
Received
12 Feb 2025
Target date
9 Apr 2025
Decision date
9 Apr 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
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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 9 Apr 2025, delegated decision by Rositsa Malinova — 8 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
12 Feb 2025
Application received
9 Apr 2025
Statutory target date
9 Apr 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Rositsa Malinova
12 Feb 2025
Application received
9 Apr 2025
Statutory target date
9 Apr 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Rositsa Malinova
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed development would result in loss of retail floor space within West Norwood District and
insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate this would not unacceptably impact the viability of two retail
units at 54 and 56 Norwood High Street. In addition, the introduction of residential use at ground floor is contrary to
the aspirations for the West Norwood Creative Business Cluster. The proposed development is contrary to policies
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
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REFULZ
ED7 and PN7 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021.
2
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate appropriate design measures are provided to the
proposed residential accommodation to ensure the industrial and elated activities within the West Norwood
Commercial area are not compromised, remain viable and can continue to grow without unreasonable restriction
being placed on them. The proposed development is contrary to policy D13 of the London Plan 2021.
3
The proposed residential accommodation, by reason of its poor layout, fully internal kitchen, single aspect
and low ceiling height would provide a sub-standard accommodation. The development is contrary to policy H5 of
the Lambeth Local Plan 2021; policy D6 of the London Plan, the London Plan Housing SPG 2016 and the Housing
Design Standards LPG 2023.
4
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate a high standard of sustainable design and
construction in line with policy EN4 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021 and SI1, SI2 and SI3 of the London Plan 2021.
5
In the absence of a s.106 legal agreement securing the provision of: (1) car parking permit free
development; (2) cycle hire membership; (3) car club membership; the proposal would be contrary to Policies T1,
T3, T6 and T7 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021 and T6 of the London Plan 2021.
1
The proposed development would result in loss of retail floor space within West Norwood District and
insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate this would not unacceptably impact the viability of two retail
units at 54 and 56 Norwood High Street. In addition, the introduction of residential use at ground floor is contrary to
the aspirations for the West Norwood Creative Business Cluster. The proposed development is contrary to policies
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
SW2 9QQ
REFULZ
ED7 and PN7 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021.
2
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate appropriate design measures are provided to the
proposed residential accommodation to ensure the industrial and elated activities within the West Norwood
Commercial area are not compromised, remain viable and can continue to grow without unreasonable restriction
being placed on them. The proposed development is contrary to policy D13 of the London Plan 2021.
3
The proposed residential accommodation, by reason of its poor layout, fully internal kitchen, single aspect
and low ceiling height would provide a sub-standard accommodation. The development is contrary to policy H5 of
the Lambeth Local Plan 2021; policy D6 of the London Plan, the London Plan Housing SPG 2016 and the Housing
Design Standards LPG 2023.
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4
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate a high standard of sustainable design and
construction in line with policy EN4 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021 and SI1, SI2 and SI3 of the London Plan 2021.
5
In the absence of a s.106 legal agreement securing the provision of: (1) car parking permit free
development; (2) cycle hire membership; (3) car club membership; the proposal would be contrary to Policies T1,
T3, T6 and T7 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021 and T6 of the London Plan 2021.
Policies cited
ED7PN7D13H5D6EN4SI1SI2SI3T1T3T6T7
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.