®Planning appeal decision
5 Probyn Road, London, SW2 3LH
Planning appeal 6001041 at 5 Probyn Road, London, SW2 3LH (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Wallace P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers and neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy, natural light, ventilation, overlooking and noise.
conversion of existing dwelling into 3 self-contained residential units (Use Class C3), involving erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear side infill extension. Replacement/erection of a single storey extension over existing rear outrigger; repositioning of the existing terrace along with the provision of refuse and cycle storage and other associated external alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wallace P
- Postcode
- SW2 3LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers and neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy, natural light, ventilation, overlooking and noise
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
- Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for sustainable travel and avoid harmful transport impacts, with particular regard to cycle parking and measures to manage car use
What decided it
The absence of a completed planning obligation securing permit-free status and associated sustainable travel measures within the Controlled Parking Zone rendered the development unacceptable in transport terms, notwithstanding its acceptability on other grounds.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy H5Policy D6Policy Q5Policy Q8Policy Q11Policy T1Policy T6Policy Q13
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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