Planning application · Wandsworth
2022/1280.
Putney Pier, Embankment, London, SW15 1LB
Full / Other Planning at Putney Pier, Embankment, London, SW15 1LB, received 14 Jun 2022 — refused on 22 Mar 2023 by committee.
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Refused
Outcome
22 Mar 2023
40 wks
Decision time
32 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
32
Documents
32 linked
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Objections
not captured
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Wandsworth 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?
Demolition of eastern dolphin and erection of 74m long pier extension, installation of 6 tubular steel piles, 1 spacer pontoon and 6 marina style pontoons, provision of berths for light freight, passenger and visiting vessels; installation of solar panels on western dolphin of existing pier
Reference
2022/1280
Type
Application for Full Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW15 1LB
Ward
Council
Received
14 Jun 2022
Decision date
22 Mar 2023
Decision route
Planning committee
Status
FINAL DECISION
Council register
Reference
2022/1280
Type
Application for Full Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW15 1LB
Ward
Council
Received
14 Jun 2022
Decision date
22 Mar 2023
Decision route
Planning committee
Status
FINAL DECISION
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 22 Mar 2023, determined by the planning committee — 40 weeks from submission (32 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
14 Jun 2022
Application received
22 Mar 2023
Committee decision: Refused
14 Jun 2022
Application received
22 Mar 2023
Committee decision: Refused
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
REASON FOR REFUSAL:
The proposed development, by reason of its siting, scale, layout and form,
would be an inappropriate and unduly dominant addition that would relate poorly
to the existing pier, creating an unacceptable barrier between the river and the
bank, spoiling the open character of this part of the river detrimental to the
Director of Environment and Community Services: Paul Chadwick
enjoyment of the public realm and creating an additional obstacle for those
enjoying the special recreational and sporting function of this part
of the River Thames. The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the
character, appearance and heritage significance of the Putney Embankment
Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed Putney Bridge and
would result in harm to an identified local view. The proposal would therefore be
contrary to policies PM5; LP1; LP2; LP3 and LP60 of Wandsworth Local Plan
Publication (Regulation 19) version which are material considerations
to which the Council affords significant weight at this time; policy PL9 the Core
Strategy (adopted March 2016); policies DMS1; DMS2 and DM07 of the
Development Management Policies Document (adopted March 2016) and the
Local Views SPD (adopted February 2014), coupled with the requirements of
the National Planning Policy Framework 2021.
In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in
the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive
and proactive manner and the Council has, as far as practicable, sought
solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application.
We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in
the Local Plan consisting of the Core Strategy, Development Management
Policies Document, Supplementary Planning documents and where appropriate
the Site Specific Allocations Document as well as offering a full pre application
advice service. However, we have been unable to seek solutions to problems as
the principle of the proposal is clearly contrary to our statutory policies and
negotiation could not overcome the reasons for refusal.
Jenifer Jackson
Assistant Director (Planning and Transport)
WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE
GENERAL INFORMATION
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
This decision does not convey any approval, consent, permission or licence under any other Acts, or Bye-Laws, Orders or
Regulations and nothing in this decision shall be regarded as compliance with or approval, consent, permission or licence
under other legislation.
You must ensure that your proposal complies with the Building Regulations. You can obtain advice from Building Control,
between 09:00 and 13:00 Monday to Friday at the Town Hall Extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU and via telephone
on no. 020 8871 7620.
You are also reminded that the Council’s permission does not modify or affect any personal or restrictive covenants
easements, etc., applying to or affecting the land or the rights of any persons (including the Council) entitled to the benefits of
them. If you are unsure whether there are relevant restrictions which might stop the building of extensions, alterations to the
property or changing the use (even if you have a planning permission) you should consult a suitably qualified professional
advisor.
If the proposed development requires changes to, or new street name or numbers you should contact the Council’s Street Name and
Numbering Section at the earliest opportunity (Tel No. 020 8871 7520).
Statement of Applicant’s Rights arising from the refusal of planning permission or from the grant of permission subject to
conditions.
1
REASON FOR REFUSAL:
The proposed development, by reason of its siting, scale, layout and form,
would be an inappropriate and unduly dominant addition that would relate poorly
to the existing pier, creating an unacceptable barrier between the river and the
bank, spoiling the open character of this part of the river detrimental to the
Director of Environment and Community Services: Paul Chadwick
enjoyment of the public realm and creating an additional obstacle for those
enjoying the special recreational and sporting function of this part
of the River Thames. The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the
character, appearance and heritage significance of the Putney Embankment
Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed Putney Bridge and
would result in harm to an identified local view. The proposal would therefore be
contrary to policies PM5; LP1; LP2; LP3 and LP60 of Wandsworth Local Plan
Publication (Regulation 19) version which are material considerations
to which the Council affords significant weight at this time; policy PL9 the Core
Strategy (adopted March 2016); policies DMS1; DMS2 and DM07 of the
Development Management Policies Document (adopted March 2016) and the
Local Views SPD (adopted February 2014), coupled with the requirements of
the National Planning Policy Framework 2021.
In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in
the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive
and proactive manner and the Council has, as far as practicable, sought
solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application.
We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in
the Local Plan consisting of the Core Strategy, Development Management
Policies Document, Supplementary Planning documents and where appropriate
the Site Specific Allocations Document as well as offering a full pre application
advice service. However, we have been unable to seek solutions to problems as
the principle of the proposal is clearly contrary to our statutory policies and
negotiation could not overcome the reasons for refusal.
Jenifer Jackson
Assistant Director (Planning and Transport)
WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE
GENERAL INFORMATION
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
This decision does not convey any approval, consent, permission or licence under any other Acts, or Bye-Laws, Orders or
Regulations and nothing in this decision shall be regarded as compliance with or approval, consent, permission or licence
under other legislation.
You must ensure that your proposal complies with the Building Regulations. You can obtain advice from Building Control,
between 09:00 and 13:00 Monday to Friday at the Town Hall Extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU and via telephone
on no. 020 8871 7620.
You are also reminded that the Council’s permission does not modify or affect any personal or restrictive covenants
easements, etc., applying to or affecting the land or the rights of any persons (including the Council) entitled to the benefits of
them. If you are unsure whether there are relevant restrictions which might stop the building of extensions, alterations to the
property or changing the use (even if you have a planning permission) you should consult a suitably qualified professional
advisor.
If the proposed development requires changes to, or new street name or numbers you should contact the Council’s Street Name and
Numbering Section at the earliest opportunity (Tel No. 020 8871 7520).
Statement of Applicant’s Rights arising from the refusal of planning permission or from the grant of permission subject to
conditions.
Policies cited
LP3LP60DMS2DM07NPPF
Public response
Comment counts were not captured for this application.
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer (report to committee)
Determined at committee
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer (report to committee)
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Determined at committee
Place
What affects it?
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Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
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