®Planning appeal decision
318-320 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA
Planning appeal 6003285 at 318-320 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 5 June 2026 by Inspector Jane Smith, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development makes suitable provision for affordable housing, having regard to the provisions of the development plan and National Planning Policy Framework.
rear extension at first and second floors, reconfiguration of internal layouts, and full mansard roof extension to provide 5 x dwellings over first, second and third floors with commercial use at ground floor and basement
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Jane Smith
- Postcode
- SE17 2NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development makes suitable provision for affordable housing, having regard to the provisions of the development plan and National Planning Policy Framework
What decided it
The proposed development fails to make suitable provision for affordable housing in accordance with Policy P1 of the Southwark Plan, as no financial contribution is offered despite viability evidence indicating one could be made, and the late stage review mechanism provides insufficient certainty of delivery.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P1Policy H4Policy H2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 64Paragraph 65
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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