56 Harpenden Rd, London, SE27 0AF

Planning appeal 6004781 at 56 Harpenden Rd, London, SE27 0AF (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The proposed housing mix, with particular regard to the provision of family sized accommodation.

the dwelling is a House in Multiple Occupation and the proposal is for a change of use into 4 flats

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: SE27 0AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The proposed housing mix, with particular regard to the provision of family sized accommodation
Whether future occupiers would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to the size of the accommodation; internal storage provision, and private amenity space
Whether a planning obligation in respect of car free development; cycle hire membership, and car club membership would be reasonable and necessary to make the proposed development acceptable

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the development plan taken as a whole, particularly regarding housing mix (lack of family-sized accommodation), living conditions of future occupiers (undersized units, insufficient storage and amenity space), and the absence of a planning obligation to secure car-free development and car club membership.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H6Policy H5Policy T6Policy D6Policy T3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 57Paragraph 135

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