2022/1429

By reason of the scale and extent of built from proposed in comparison to the existing level of development on site, the proposal would reduce the area of green open space on the site, with no replacement or compensatory provision provided, contrary to NPPF paragraph 99, DMPD policy DMO1 and Emerging Policy LP53, with the resultant harm to visual amenity and loss of potential space for informal recreation. Director of Environment and Community Services: Paul Chadwick

By reason of the proposed loss of existing allotments/food growing spaces, with insufficient details of replacement food growing space, the Council is not satisfied that the loss of the existing allotments which provide, visual, recreational and mental wellbeing value would be sufficiently mitigated against contrary to Policy G8 of the London Plan and Policy LP21 of the emerging Local Plan.

By reason of the proposed loss of an existing community facility, the lack of appropriate alternative facilities for existing users of the site and the failure to demonstrate a clear need for the proposed replacement community facility, the proposed development would result in the unacceptable loss of an existing facility of value to the local community, contrary to Policy DMC 2 of the DMPD, Policy IS 6 of the Core Strategy and Policy LP17 of the Emerging Local Plan.

By reason of the proposed change of use which is anticipated to be more noise intensive for longer periods and inadequate information provided in relation to proposed noise mitigation measures, it is considered that the proposed development would have an unacceptable noise impact on neighbouring residents in significant detriment to neighbour amenity contrary to Policy DMS 1 of the Council¿s Development Management Policies Document and Emerging Policy LP2. In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner and the Council has, as far as practicable, sought solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application. We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in the Local Plan consisting of the Core Strategy, Development Management Policies Document, Supplementary Planning documents and where appropriate the Site Specific Allocations Document as well as offering a full pre application advice service. However, we have been unable to seek solutions to problems as the principle of the proposal is clearly contrary to our statutory policies and negotiation could not overcome the reasons for refusal. Jenifer Jackson Assistant Director (Planning and Transport) WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE GENERAL INFORMATION TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 This decision does not convey any approval, consent, permission or licence under any other Acts, or Bye-Laws, Orders or Regulations and nothing in this decision shall be regarded as compliance with or approval, consent, permission or licence under other legislation. You must ensure that your proposal complies with the Building Regulations. You can obtain advice from Building Control, between 09:00 and 13:00 Monday to Friday at the Town Hall Extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU and via telephone on no. 020 8871 7620. You are also reminded that the Council’s permission does not modify or affect any personal or restrictive covenants easements, etc., applying to or affecting the land or the rights of any persons (including the Council) entitled to the benefits of them. If you are unsure whether there are relevant restrictions which might stop the building of extensions, alterations to the property or changing the use (even if you have a planning permission) you should consult a suitably qualified professional advisor. If the proposed development requires changes to, or new street name or numbers you should contact the Council’s Street Name and Numbering Section at the earliest opportunity (Tel No. 020 8871 7520). Statement of Applicant’s Rights arising from the refusal of planning permission or from the grant of permission subject to conditions. 