Planning appeal decision
149 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6EG
Planning appeal 3371165 at 149 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6EG (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 30 October 2025 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to development plan policies relating to the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
change of use to accommodate Sui Generis (takeaway and Eat in) use and E(b) Sale of food and drink for consumption (mostly) on the premises, including installation of a flue to the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- SW16 6EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to development plan policies relating to the promotion of healthy lifestyles
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with Policy ED8(e) of the Lambeth Local Plan by locating a hot food takeaway within 400 metres of a primary school, and the limited economic benefits do not outweigh this policy conflict.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ED8Policy ED8(e)
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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