Pizza restaurant alterations at 270 Lavender Hill, London SW11

“The applicant seeks planning permission for the installation of a new shopfront, a roof lantern to the rear flat roof, an extraction duct and two AC units to the rear elevation. These works are associated with the proposed change of use from a retail premises (Class E) to a restaurant (Class E), including the use of the pavement at the front for customer seating. The details of the proposal are as follows:”

“SITE DETAILS: The application site comprises a ground floor and basement retail unit (Class E(a)) at 268– 270 Lavender Hill, forming part of a terrace of four-storey buildings with commercial uses at ground floor level and residential accommodation above.”

“The site is located on the northern side of Lavender Hill within the Clapham Junction Town Centre and the Clapham Junction Conservation Area. The surrounding context is characterised by similar properties with active retail frontages at street level. Of particular note, the Grade II listed Arding and Hobbs building is situated directly opposite the site, contributing significantly to the architectural and historic character of the locality.”

“In relation to some comments from the objectors about the pavement on Lavender Hill being too narrow and therefore unsuitable for outdoor seating to be accommodated, it was noted that the pavements had been broadened to make more room for pedestrians. The Area Team Manager (East Team) also confirmed that the pavement in question for the seating area was 900 millimetres wide.”

“Members noted some of the objector’s concerns in relation to delivery bikes and scooters that could cause an obstruction in that area and commented that the future of the site would need to be considered in relation to how that would remain safe for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. In response, the Area Team…”

“RESOLVED – (unanimous) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report.”

“Condition AC87 - Details of sound proofing where change of use of ground floor proposed Prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted, details of a scheme for the insulation of the residential units against the transmission of airborne sound [and impact sound between the ground and first floor levels] shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, and the approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of any…”

“Condition AC11 – Construction logistics plan No development shall commence until a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, in consultation with Transport for London. The CLP shall include details of construction vehicle routes, delivery and servicing arrangements, contractor parking, hours of operation, and measures to minimise disruption to local communities.”