11 Argyll Close, London, SW9 9QL

Planning appeal 3334040 at 11 Argyll Close, London, SW9 9QL (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 28 August 2024 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide a suitable standard of accommodation for future residents.

the erection of one additional storey to create 2 x 1B/1P flats with associated cycle storage facilities

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Savage K
Postcode: SW9 9QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would provide a suitable standard of accommodation for future residents
Whether a legal agreement should be required in relation to promoting sustainable transport, in particular restricting on-street car parking permits eligibility and providing car club and cycle hire membership for future residents

What decided it

The material considerations of site accessibility, proximity to public open spaces, functional internal layouts with good light and ventilation, and the physical constraints of the roof location outweighed the policy conflict regarding external amenity space, and the unilateral undertaking secured sustainable transport measures.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D6 (London Plan March 2021)Policy H5 (Lambeth Local Plan September 2021)Policy T1 (Lambeth Local Plan September 2021)Policy T1 (London Plan March 2021)Policy T3 (Lambeth Local Plan September 2021)Policy T4 (London Plan March 2021)Policy T5 (London Plan March 2021)Policy T6 (Lambeth Local Plan September 2021)Policy T6 (London Plan March 2021)

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