36 Mount Ephraim Lane, Lambeth, London, SW16 1JD

Planning appeal 6001362 at 36 Mount Ephraim Lane, Lambeth, London, SW16 1JD (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 14 May 2026 by Inspector Kirkaldy J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on housing supply in the borough.

amalgamation of the 3no. existing flats (Class C3) into a single dwellinghouse (Class C3)

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kirkaldy J
Postcode: SW16 1JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on housing supply in the borough

What decided it

The proposal would not result in a discernible reduction in residential density or housing supply, and accords with the development plan's objectives of increasing housing supply and securing a mix of housing to meet identified need.

The presumption in favour of sustainable development arising from the Housing Delivery Test shortfall was balanced against the proposal's accordance with the development plan and its contribution to family housing provision, with the balance tipping in favour of allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H3 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021)Policy H8 of the London Plan (2021)Policy H1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy H2 of the London Plan (2021)Policy H10(9) of the London Plan (2021)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 8
Judgments: London Borough of Lambeth Council v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (2024) EWHC 1391 (Admin)

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