Planning appeal decision
2 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9DW
Planning appeal 3260975 at 2 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9DW (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 24 June 2021 by Inspector Dean S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the condition is necessary, relevant, enforceable, precise and reasonable having regard to the need for cycle parking in connection with the development.
commercial, and in line with the requirements of the development plan, is required to provide cycle storage. That the options to provide it are limited or may be difficult does not in itself mean that the condition is not fairly and reasonably related to the proposed development. 7. Although the appellant suggests that the factors which would make the provision of cycle storage difficult would also make enforcement of the condition difficult, I do not agree. The terms of the condition are clear and unambiguous, and I do not foresee any difficulties in enforcing them. 8. Whilst I accept that the discussion in the Officer Report differs from the terms of the
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dean S
- Postcode
- SW4 9DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the condition is necessary, relevant, enforceable, precise and reasonable having regard to the need for cycle parking in connection with the development
What decided it
The condition meets all the tests in the Framework and PPG because it is supported by clear development plan policy requiring cycle parking for commercial development, the appellant has not demonstrated impossibility of provision, and the condition is necessary, relevant, enforceable, precise and reasonable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T1Policy T3Policy Q13 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2015London Plan 2016
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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