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Application
What is it?
Application for Listed Building Consent for the change of use from Office (Use Class E) to a mixed-use development comprising a Gym (Use Class E) and residential accommodation (Use Class C3), including the creation of 1 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed residential units within the north and south wings, together with associated internal and external alterations and the provision of refuse and cycle storage - Full Planning Permission ref: 26/00141/FUL received.
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 11 May 2026, delegated decision by Joanne Broadbent — 16 weeks from submission (8 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
16 Jan 2026
Application received
12 May 2026
Statutory target date
11 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Joanne Broadbent
16 Jan 2026
Application received
12 May 2026
Statutory target date
11 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Joanne Broadbent
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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The proposed works, including the introduction of a lift and staircase to basement and first floor levels
within the main hall, the proposed subdivision of room 6, and the extension of the existing store at ground floor
level, would result in less than substantial harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building, as a result of
alterations to the historic plan form and loss of historic fabric and the incongruous appearance of the ground floor
extension. A clear and convincing justification has not been provided for this harm, contrary to paragraph 213 of
the NPPF (2024). In addition, insufficient information has been provided to establish whether the introduction of the
gym; including any required service runs and plant equipment; the introduction new openings and subdivision of
the mezzanine floor would cause further harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building. The proposal is
therefore contrary to Policy Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021). Insufficient heritage or public benefits would be
delivered to outweigh the harm identified, nor is there sufficient evidence that the proposed development would
secure its optimum viable use, contrary to Paragraph 215 of the NPPF (2024).
1
The proposed works, including the introduction of a lift and staircase to basement and first floor levels
within the main hall, the proposed subdivision of room 6, and the extension of the existing store at ground floor
level, would result in less than substantial harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building, as a result of
alterations to the historic plan form and loss of historic fabric and the incongruous appearance of the ground floor
extension. A clear and convincing justification has not been provided for this harm, contrary to paragraph 213 of
the NPPF (2024). In addition, insufficient information has been provided to establish whether the introduction of the
gym; including any required service runs and plant equipment; the introduction new openings and subdivision of
the mezzanine floor would cause further harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building. The proposal is
therefore contrary to Policy Q20 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021). Insufficient heritage or public benefits would be
delivered to outweigh the harm identified, nor is there sufficient evidence that the proposed development would
secure its optimum viable use, contrary to Paragraph 215 of the NPPF (2024).
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.