22/03355/FUL
163 Gleneldon Mews London Lambeth SW16 2AZ
Erection of mansard roof extension at first floor level to provide a residential unit (Class C3). Retention of existing uses at ground floor level.
The proposed mansard roof extension by reason of its siting, scale, bulk, detailed design and use of unsympathetic materials would result in an incongruous and obtrusive form of development. Consequently, the proposal would be harmful to the established character and appearance of the host building and wider Streatham High Road Conservation Area, contrary to policies Q5, Q11, and Q22 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021). Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180 PO Box 734 Facsimile 020 7926 1171 Winchester www.lambeth.gov.uk SO23 5DG planning@lambeth.gov.uk REFULZ
The proposal would fail to meet the Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS) requirements in terms of its GIA, private amenity space and in-built storage. The proposal would therefore provide a sub-standard level of accommodation and a poor living environment for future occupants. The application is therefore contrary to Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies H5 and Q2 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
The proposed access steps and door on the first-floor rear elevation of the proposal would result in a loss of privacy to the occupiers of the adjoining property (No.163 Streatham High Road) and the amenity space to the rear of the host building. The proposed development is therefore unacceptable in amenity terms and therefore fails to comply with policy Q2 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
The proposed development has not met the minimum requirement of 2 long-stay cycle parking spaces for the residential unit, nor has any cycle parking details been provided outlining the location of any existing spaces. As such, the proposal would fail to promote and ensure sustainable travel in line with the borough's aims, and therefore would fail to comply with policy Q13 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).
In the absence of a Section 106 Agreement to secure a contribution to any future CPZ (Controlled Parking Zone), provision of a car club membership and cycle hire membership the transport impacts of the development would not be fully addressed, and it would fail to promote less private car ownership and sustainable travel. The application is therefore contrary to policies T1, T3 and T6 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).