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Allowed20 October 20266010489

269-275 Rye Lane and 1A Philip Walk, London, SE15 4UA

Planning appeal 6010489 at 269-275 Rye Lane and 1A Philip Walk, London, SE15 4UA (London Borough of Southwark) was allowed on 20 October 2026, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers.

the demolition of existing building and construction of mixed-use development comprising 38no. residential flats (Class C3) and commercial floorspace (Class E), together with landscaping, plant, car parking, cycle storage, waste/recycling storage and associated works

Authority
London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential
Postcode
SE15 4UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers
  • the extent to which the proposed development should make provision for affordable housing

What decided it

Applying Policy S4 of the revised Framework, the Inspector concluded that the harm to the living conditions of some future occupiers, though carrying considerable weight, was not substantially outweighed by the benefits of housing delivery and other Framework policies favouring the scheme.

the harm to the living conditions of some future occupiers, carrying considerable weight, did not substantially outweigh the benefits of housing provision and other matters favoured by the Framework, so permission was granted

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P15Policy P56Policy P8Policy D6Policy P1Policy P3
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S4Policy HO7Policy L2Policy L3Policy TC2Policy CC2Policy DP3Policy HE6

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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