®Planning appeal decision
81-83 Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9JS
Planning appeal 3267141 at 81-83 Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9JS (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 9 July 2021 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether prior approval is required, with particular reference to criteria M.2(1)(d)(i) (reasonable prospects of A1/A2 use) and M.2(1)(a) (transport and highways).
for prior approval for change of use of the existing ground floors of No 81 and 83 from Retail (Use Class A1) and Sui Generis to 4 self-contained studios (Use Class C3) and associated works to the front elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- SE27 9JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether prior approval is required, with particular reference to criteria M.2(1)(d)(i) (reasonable prospects of A1/A2 use) and M.2(1)(a) (transport and highways)
- highway safety
What decided it
The Unilateral Undertaking securing car club membership and restricting residents' parking permits resolved the transport and highways concern, and the adequate provision of retail services in the wider district centre meant the loss of these two retail units would not be undesirable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T6 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2015
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 102
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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