Two two-bedroom flats at Newcombe House, London SW11

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of a new floor of accommodation to form two x two-bedroom flats, including additional cycle and bin storage.”

“One flat (labelled ‘apartment 1’) would be a 2-bedroom, 3-person flat with a GIA of 61.6sqm and access to a 6.4sqm balcony and a 3.4sqm balcony, and the other (‘apartment 2’) would be a 2-bedroom, 4-person flat with a GIA of 80.3sqm and access to a 9.4sqm balcony. The first, second and third floors of the building would remain unchanged, with the exception of the existing rooflights over the third floor being removed.”

“A 0.026ha site occupied by a four-storey building located on the south side of Battersea Park Road, at its junction with Harpsden Street. The ground floor is in use as a commercial unit and the upper floors residential, with two flats on the first floor and three on the second and third floors. A contemporary four-storey building formed of a ground floor commercial unit with residential over exists to the east.”

“Flood Zone 2: Medium flood risk zone Flood Zone 3a: High flood risk zone - 1 in 100 or greater probability of flooding each year Archaeological Priority Area…”

“Conclusion/Planning Balance 12.1 Regard has been had to section 38 (6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 which requires decision makers to have regard to the Development Plan in determining planning application unless materials considerations indicate otherwise, and the NPPF which states that there is a presumption in favour of sustainable development.”

“Official 12.5 The proposal would provide an appropriate quality of accommodation for future occupiers in accordance with policy LP27 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023). Subject to recommended conditions, flood risk, sustainability, transportation, and fire safety have been found acceptable to officers. Conditions have also been recommended to secure well-designed sustainable development in terms of water use and carbon reductions.”

“Number of letters sent 106 Site Notice Yes Press Notice No Number of responses received 17 Number of neighbour objections 17 Number of neighbour support 0 Number of neighbour comments 0”

“Made the following observations: - The development should comply with the transport policies set out in The London Plan 2021. In particular the car and cycle parking standards in tables 10.2 – 10.6 (inclusive). Cycle parking should comply with the London Cycling Design Standards (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/publications-and-reports/streetstoolkit) including the provision of at least 5 % wider bike space. - Battersea Park Road supports numerous bus routes.”

“Neighbour Consultation Summary OBJECTIONS: summarised as: • Loss of property value for flats below and nearby properties. • Proposal of additional floor not mentioned during sales process for flats within the building. Residents were not consulted prior to the submission of the application despite objector suspicion that the development was intended prior to sale of flats below.”

“Additional units would place additional strain on shared services such as water pressure, refuse storage, communal areas, lifts and stairwells, without corresponding upgrades or space to accommodate them. • Increased traffic congestion on Harpsden Street. • No material public benefit evidenced in application. • No light assessment for properties at no. Battersea Park Road.”

“2025/1875) Newcombe House 319 - 323 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4LT – (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.”