Planning application · Lambeth
26/00879/FUL.
23 Pearman Street London SE1 7RB
Full / Other Planning at 23 Pearman Street London SE1 7RB, received 18 Mar 2026 — refused on 3 Jun 2026 (delegated, Dominic Harris).
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Refused
Outcome
3 Jun 2026
11 wks
Decision time
3 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
12
Documents
12 linked
3
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 from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 9-person HMO (sui generis) and associated works.
Reference
26/00879/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE1 7RB
Council
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Target date
3 Jun 2026
Decision date
3 Jun 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
26/00879/FUL
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE1 7RB
Council
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Target date
3 Jun 2026
Decision date
3 Jun 2026
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 3 Jun 2026, delegated decision by Dominic Harris — 11 weeks from submission (3 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
18 Mar 2026
Application received
30 Mar 2026
Application validated
3 Jun 2026
Statutory target date
3 Jun 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Dominic Harris
18 Mar 2026
Application received
30 Mar 2026
Application validated
3 Jun 2026
Statutory target date
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3 Jun 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Dominic Harris
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed change of use of the existing dwelling to a nine-person HMO fails to demonstrate that the
proposal would meet an identified local need. The application additionally fails to demonstrate compliance with the
requirement for a financial contribution towards affordable housing in respect of a large HMO intended as general
needs housing for single people. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policies H4 and H8 of the
London Plan (2021) and Policies H2, H3 and H9 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
2
In the absence of details demonstrating that adequate waste and recycling storage can be provided on-site
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
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in a safe and accessible location that does not cause harm to amenity, the proposed development fails to
demonstrate compliance with the Council's waste storage requirements. As such, it would be contrary to Policies
Q2, Q5 and Q12 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
3
The application does not include a legal mechanism to deliver planning obligations for securing: (i) the use
to be parking permit free; and (ii) a contribution to a hangar to provide on-street cycle parking. The development
would therefore not promote sustainable modes of travel, and the transport impacts of the development would not
be mitigated. This is contrary to Policies T4, T5 and T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies D4, T3 and T6 of
the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
1
The proposed change of use of the existing dwelling to a nine-person HMO fails to demonstrate that the
proposal would meet an identified local need. The application additionally fails to demonstrate compliance with the
requirement for a financial contribution towards affordable housing in respect of a large HMO intended as general
needs housing for single people. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policies H4 and H8 of the
London Plan (2021) and Policies H2, H3 and H9 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
2
In the absence of details demonstrating that adequate waste and recycling storage can be provided on-site
Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180
PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk
London planning@lambeth.gov.uk
SW2 9QQ
REFULZ
in a safe and accessible location that does not cause harm to amenity, the proposed development fails to
demonstrate compliance with the Council's waste storage requirements. As such, it would be contrary to Policies
Q2, Q5 and Q12 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
3
The application does not include a legal mechanism to deliver planning obligations for securing: (i) the use
to be parking permit free; and (ii) a contribution to a hangar to provide on-street cycle parking. The development
would therefore not promote sustainable modes of travel, and the transport impacts of the development would not
be mitigated. This is contrary to Policies T4, T5 and T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies D4, T3 and T6 of
the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
Policies cited
H4H8H2H3H9Q2Q5Q12T4T5T6D4T3
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
3
In support
0
Total comments
3
Objections
3
In support
0
Total comments
3
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.