18 and 20 Northlands Street, London , SE5 9PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the suitability of the proposed flats, with particular reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan
• the effect of the proposed three storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the area
• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants, with particular reference to internal layout and private amenity space
• whether the proposed development provides acceptable cycle parking provision, with particular regard to local planning policies
• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 16 Northlands Street with reference to outlook, and the occupants of 14 and 16 Northlands Street in respect of daylight and sunlight
• the effect of the proposed development on local parking conditions and the delivery of transport objectives set out in local planning policies

What decided it

The proposal's multiple conflicts with the development plan—particularly the failure to provide a housing mix, the unacceptable harm to character and appearance, the inadequate living conditions for future occupants and neighbours, the shortfall in cycle parking, and the unmitigated parking impact—collectively brought it into conflict with the development plan taken as a whole, which the material considerations did not overcome.

The substantial harm from conflicts with the development plan outweighed the limited benefits of bringing the buildings back into use and the limited weight given to modest housing delivery in an area with a demonstrated five-year housing land supply.