®Planning appeal decision
41 Linden Grove, London, SE15 3LW
Planning appeal 3315102 at 41 Linden Grove, London, SE15 3LW (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Mahoney F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the loss of a non-designated heritage asset (Victorian villa) would be outweighed by public benefits, particularly affordable housing provision.
for the demolition of detached house and erection of block of flats with nine units, landscaped front courtyard, two car parking spaces, communal amenity space, secure cycle and refuse storage, and garden pavilion
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Mahoney F
- Postcode
- SE15 3LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the loss of a non-designated heritage asset (Victorian villa) would be outweighed by public benefits, particularly affordable housing provision
- Whether the proposed development provides 35% affordable housing and intermediate homes or an equivalent financial contribution in accordance with Policy P1
What decided it
The inadequacies in the terms of the Unilateral Undertaking meant the late-stage review mechanism could not be properly secured, leaving the heritage harm from loss of the Victorian villa uncompensated by deliverable public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Southwark Plan Policy P1Southwark Plan Policy SP1Southwark Plan Policy P70Southwark Plan Policy P21London Plan Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 189Paragraph 195Paragraph 199Paragraph 203
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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