Planning appeal decision
55-57 Old Town, London, SW4 0JQ
Planning appeal 3293915 at 55-57 Old Town, London, SW4 0JQ (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 16 September 2022 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on open space provision in the locality.
‘provision of outdoor seating area in Wingate Square to serve Megan's cafe & deli. The outdoor seating is positioned to the rear of Megan's cafe & deli, 55-57 Old Town, Clapham’
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- SW4 0JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on open space provision in the locality
What decided it
The proposal would harmfully reduce the amount of usable open space and erode the function and operation of Wingate Square as an area of public open space, in conflict with Policy EN1 of the Lambeth Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021)
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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