Decision Maker: Planning Applications Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content:   i.  Application 1 (2022/1835)  - Booker Cash & Carry and BMW Car Service Garage, 41-49 and 49-59 Battersea Park Road, SW8 5AL – (5 for refusal, 1 against refusal, and 3 abstentions) that had an appeal not been lodged against non-determination, the Committee was minded to refuse planning permission, for the following reasons: ·  The quantum height, and of the increased height of the proposal is excessive compared to the extant scheme. ·  As a consequence of the increase in height and close proximity there will be an impact on the adjoining properties, in particular the Peabody site.  There will be a loss of amenity and outlook for the adjoining blocks, with an impact of overlooking the existing gardens as well in the amenity space on the Peabody site.  There will be an overbearing impact on the neighbouring sites, particularly the homes in the Peabody site. ·  Due to the change of use from being wholly residential to being overwhelmingly for student use with some residential.  There is a balance between need and demand and this is the wrong balance for land use, and for this site, given the demand and need for housing, and affordable housing in particular, is greater here.     ii.  Application 2 (2024/0574) - 20 Lydden Road, SW18 4LR - (9 for, 1 abstention) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report, noting the additional information as set out in the late items of correspondence paper, subject to legal agreement, CIL liable.       iii.  Application 3 (2024/2673) - St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, SW17 0QT- (unanimous) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report, noting the additional information as set out in the late items of correspondence paper, subject to legal agreement, CIL liable.