18 flats and landscaping at Garage Blocks, Levehurst Way, Stockwell, London

What was proposed

The application sought two five-storey buildings containing 18 flats, cycle parking, landscaping and improvements to the Surridge Court entrance after garage demolition.

“Application ref: 25/01355/FUL Site: Garage Blocks, Levehurst Way, London Ward: Stockwell West and Larkhall Description: Erection of two 5 storey buildings, to provide 18 dwelling flats (Use Class C3) and associated cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping, in addition to alterations and improvements to the existing Surridge Court building entrance, and following demolition of the existing garages.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for homes and flats was withdrawn, and no relevant enforcement cases or appeals were identified.

“Garage blocks, Levehurst Way 2.3.1.2 The relevant planning history is as follows: Planning applications 16/06281/FUL was withdrawn on 01/11/2017 for: Demolition of the existing garage blocks and erection of a two storey building to provide 2 x 3 bed dwelling houses and a part-3/part-4 building to provide 10 self contained flats comprising 4 x 1 bed and 6 x 2 bed units, together with provision of cycle store and private amenity space.”

“Enforcement 2.3.1.3 None relevant. Appeals 2.3.1.4 None relevant.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was considered policy-compliant, with acceptable design, transport, sustainability and amenity impacts subject to conditions and Section 106 obligations.

“The proposed development responds appropriately to its site and context. The scale, form and massing of the buildings are considered acceptable in the surrounding area, while the layout, design, materials, and landscaping provide functional and legible homes. The development would result in some significant daylight and overshadowing impacts, which are partially the result of the site being relatively underdeveloped with surrounding windows being unobstructed.”

“Officers therefore recommend approval of the application, in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development conferred upon local planning authorities by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).”

Officer report

What local people said

Letters went to 165 properties, producing no support, one objection and one neutral comment during the consultation and re-consultation.

“↑ To contents 3. Consultation and engagement 3.1 Pre-application engagement 3.1.1 The applicant sought pre-application engagement with the Council in February 2024. Consultation by applicant 3.2.1 The applicant advises that they have consulted with the local community during the pre- application process.”

“Letters were sent to a total of 165 properties surrounding the application site. A site notice was posted on 19/06/2025, and a press notice was posted on 20/06/2025. Following receipt of amended plans, a re-consultation exercise took place with further letters sent to neighbouring properties, and the further erection of a site notice on the 10/12/2025.”

Officer report

Who spoke

One interested party spoke in support of the application.

Committee discussion

Officers answered committee members’ questions before the Chair put the recommendation to a vote after discussion.

“Officers responded to questions from Committee Members.”

“Further to a discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.”

Minutes

The vote

Councillor Joanne Simpson moved the recommendation, Councillor Martin Bailey seconded it, and the committee agreed unanimously.

“25/01355/FUL It was MOVED by Councillor Joanne Simpson and SECONDED by Councillor Martin Bailey…”

Minutes

The decision

The committee granted conditional planning permission subject to a satisfactory Section 106 deed and delegated authority to finalise conditions and obligations.

“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 the Officers report, addenda and/or Planning Applications Committee (PAC) minutes.”

Minutes

Section 106 requirement

If the Section 106 deed was not completed within six months, delegated authority was given to refuse permission for failing to secure necessary obligations.

“In the event that satisfactory deed under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is not completed within six months of the date of the Committee meeting, delegated authority is given to the Director of Climate Change, Planning and Transport to refuse planning permission for failure to enter into a Section 106 deed securing the obligations considered necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms as identified in this report, addenda and/or…”

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