St Marys Hall Great Acre Court London SW4 7BA

Awaiting decision 26/01038/VOC
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW4 7BA

Description

Variation of Conditions 17 (opening hours) of planning permission 22/01981/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of St Mary's Hall (Use Class F1) to provide community hall (Use Class F2(b)) and a gym (Use Class E(d)) at ground floor level and 9 residential units (Use Class C3) at first and second floor level, including erection of an additional storey, the replacement of the ground floor side extension, plus the provision of refuse and cycle storage, along with other associated works) granted 04.04.2024. Original condition: The gymnasium use herby permitted shall not operate other than within the following times: 06.00-20.00 Monday to Friday 08.00-14.00 Saturdays 09.00-14.00 Sundays and public holidays Variation sought: The gymnasium use hereby permitted shall not operate other than within the following times: 06.00-21.00 Monday to Fridays 08.00-20.00 Saturdays, Sunday and public holidays

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#218 of 277

Lambeth ranks #129 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #247 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 277
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #129 of 277
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #184 of 277
51%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,725
Total decisions
347 refused in 2025