Planning appeal decision
10 Heyford Avenue, London, SW8 1ED
Planning appeal 3329229 at 10 Heyford Avenue, London, SW8 1ED (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 27 September 2024 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to private amenity space.
conversion of existing multiple occupancy dwelling into 3 self-contained flats, including a replacement rear and side single storey extension, and a loft conversion with new rear facing dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- SW8 1ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to private amenity space
- Whether the proposal would promote sustainable means of transport, with regard to onsite cycle parking or storage, and cycle hire
- The effect of the proposal on the availability of on-street parking and highway safety
- Whether the proposal would demonstrate high standards in sustainable design and construction
What decided it
The cumulative conflicts with the development plan regarding living conditions, sustainable transport, parking and highway safety, and sustainable design standards, which together outweighed the limited benefits of additional housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H5Policy H6Policy D6Policy T5Policy Q13Policy T3Policy T6Policy SI1Policy SI2Policy SI3Policy EN4
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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