®Planning appeal decision
81 Knollys Road, Traemore Court, London, SW16 2JW
Planning appeal 3360081 at 81 Knollys Road, Traemore Court, London, SW16 2JW (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 22 July 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would prejudice the optimum future redevelopment of a neighbouring site.
the erection of a 3 storey block of 8 residential flat (Use Class C3), together with the provision of refuse and cycle storage, access improvements, and significant ecological and landscaping enhancements
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- SW16 2JW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would prejudice the optimum future redevelopment of a neighbouring site
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers with regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
- whether the proposal would deliver a mix of housing that would contribute to mixed and balanced communities
- whether the proposed development would be acceptable in terms of its accessibility for a range of users
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regards to overlooking and perceived overlooking
- whether the proposal would make adequate provision to restrict future occupiers from applying for parking permits in the event of a controlled parking zone being introduced in the area and to ensure the provision of cycle hire membership, car club membership, and an on-street disabled car parking space
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for matters relating to fire safety
What decided it
The proposed development would unduly prejudice the optimum future redevelopment of the neighbouring site at Canute Court, and this significant harm outweighed the moderate benefits of contributing to housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q7Policy Q2Policy Q14Policy H4Policy H10Policy Q1Policy D3Policy D5Policy D6Policy D7Policy D12Policy H5Policy T1Policy T3Policy T6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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