Mixed-use development at 90-96 Norwood High Street, London SE27

“↑ To contents 2.2 Proposal description 2.2.1 Full planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing buildings at nos. 90-96 Norwood High Street and the erection of a part three storey, part four storey, and part five storey, mixed use development comprising: • 14 self-contained residential units (3 x 1 person studios, 1 x 1 bed-2 person, and 10 x 2 bed-3 person), • 658sqm of Use Class E(g) • with the provision of refuse and cycle storage at ground floor level.”

“The three-storey commercial block is designed to allow for flexibility, and the floors above can be used either separately or by a single occupant. There would be a separate entrance to the rest of the commercial block at ground floor to the southwest of the site, with stair and lift access and two toilets.”

“↑ To contents 2. Site context and proposal 2.1 Site description 2.1.1 The application site (‘Site’) is located on the west side of Norwood High Street, at the junction with Rothschild Street. The land is partially designated as part of a Key Industrial Business Area (KIBA) to the west of the Site, and partly under a Creative Business Cluster to the east as designated by the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021). Nos.”

“To the rear of the terrace, is a yard which comprises several workshops, outbuildings and vacant land. The garages are in use as a vehicle repair shop with access from Rothschild Street. The Site does not adjoin or contain any heritage assets or protected trees under Tree Preservation Orders. The Site is in an area of Open Space Deficiency. The Site is within Flood Zone 1, with a low risk of flooding fluvial/tidal.”

“– 96 Norwood High Street (Appeal) Appeal Reference: APP/N5660/W/23/3328575 Application Reference: 20/04374/FUL Appeal Dismissed on 13.06.2024 Demolition of existing buildings at 90-96 Norwood High Street and erection of a part three storey, part four storey, and part five storey mixed use development comprising of 14 no.”

“Whilst it is noted that the appeal was dismissed, this was on the basis that no s106 agreement had been signed to secure the planning obligations necessary to mitigate the impacts of the proposal.”

“↑ To contents 4.6.1.4 In terms of the principle of the use, the policy designations pull in different directions, as the Site is partly within the KIBA and partly within a Creative Business Cluster as set out in LLP policy PN7. However, it is considered that there is not a conflict with the development plan when read as a whole. This is because proposals for development on the Site engage a number of policies, and these must be considered alongside each other.”

“Officers give greater weight to the approach of the layout for the entire site, which is supported as it meets the expectations of LLP Policy PN7 in regard to the desire to maximise delivery of workspace in the Cluster and to co-locate residential uses at upper floors. Officers consider that, when taken as a whole, the proposal complies with the development plan.”

“Internal consultees Summary of comments Officer comment Biodiversity Following the submission of additional documents, no objections subject to conditions. Discussed in detail in section 4.2.10 in this report. Conservation and Urban Design No objection subject to conditions. Discussed in detail in section 4.2.4 in this report. Energy and Sustainability Following the submission of updated documents, no objection subject to conditions.”

“↑ To contents under the previous application, 20/04374/FUL, for which no objections were raised by the Lambeth Highways. Planning Policy No response. No comments were received for the current application; however, the comments made under the previous application 20/04374/FUL remain relevant because the Policy Officer referred to the updated Lambeth Local Plan Policies for the 2021 plan.”

“Officers introduced the item and updated the Committee via a verbal addendum.”

“Officers responded to questions from Committee Members.”

“To grant conditional planning permission subject to the completion of a satisfactory deed under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 containing the planning obligations as set out in this report, addenda and/or Planning Applications Committee (PAC) minutes.”

“In the event that a satisfactory Section 106 deed is not completed within six months of the date of the Committee meeting (or such extended period as may be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority), delegated authority is given to the Director of Planning and Sustainability to refuse planning permission for failure to enter into a satisfactory Section 106 deed securing the obligations considered necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms as…”