25/02753/FUL
237 Coldharbour Lane London SW9 8RR
Erection of a mansard roof extension and change of use from a 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4) to an 8-bed HMO (Sui-Generis).
The proposal would result in the loss of an existing single family dwellinghouse. The applicant has failed to provide evidence demonstrating an identified local need for a large HMO. The development is therefore unacceptable in land use terms and contrary to Policy H8 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies H3 and H9 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).
The application does not include a legal mechanism to deliver planning obligations for securing: (i) the provision of car club membership to occupiers of the proposed dwelling; (ii) that the development is car parking permit free; and (iii) provision of cycle hire membership to occupiers of the proposed dwelling and (iv) contribution to cycle hangers. The development would therefore not promote sustainable modes of travel, and the transport Lambeth Planning Telephone 020 7926 1180 PO Box 80771 www.lambeth.gov.uk London planning@lambeth.gov.uk SW2 9QQ REFULZ impacts of the development would not be mitigated. This is contrary to Policies T4, T5 and T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies D4, T3 and T6 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).