Planning appeal decision
18-20 Crystal Palace Parade, Lambeth, London, SE19 1UA
Planning appeal 6003636 at 18-20 Crystal Palace Parade, Lambeth, London, SE19 1UA (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 21 April 2026 by Inspector Coles C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on highway safety.
provision of outdoor seating area including raised deck and balustrade. Replacement bi-fold doors to frontage. Installation of extract fan duct and flue to roof without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/02701/FUL, dated 17/12/2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Coles C
- Postcode
- SE19 1UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on highway safety
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development reduces safe pedestrian passage at the tactile crossing and creates an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area by extending beyond the existing building line and obscuring the shopfront.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q1Policy T2Policy Q5
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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