Planning appeal decision
247-251 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PG
Planning appeal 3318634 at 247-251 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PG (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed variation of conditions 27, 28 and 29 is acceptable in the absence of a suitable planning obligation.
redevelopment to provide 4 residential dwellings together with a replacement Class D1 (non-residential institution) facility without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 20/00430/RG4, dated 18 November 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hall R
- Postcode
- SW2 4PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed variation of conditions 27, 28 and 29 is acceptable in the absence of a suitable planning obligation
What decided it
The absence of an executed planning obligation to secure the car club membership requirement under Policy T6 of the new Local Plan meant the development could not be made acceptable in planning terms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H2 of the Lambeth Local Plan (September 2015)Policy H2 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (September 2021)Policy T7 of the Lambeth Local Plan (September 2015)Policy T6 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (September 2021)Policy EN4 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2015)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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