250 Abercairn Road, LONDON, SW16 5AL

described on the application form as ‘alteration of single dwelling to 2.no apartments. One ground floor and one first floor

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Coyne C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing in the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its occupiers having regard to the provision of internal floorspace
whether the proposed development promotes sustainable transport
whether the submitted plans are sufficient to allow an accurate comparison of the existing development and the proposed development

What decided it

The proposal fails to accord with the development plan on three material grounds: loss of family housing, inadequate internal floorspace for occupiers, and failure to secure car club membership for residents.

Plan policies cited: Policy H6, Policy D6, Policy Q2, Policy T4, Policy T6, Policy D4

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