Planning in Lambeth

Leisure, Recreation, Arts and Cultural Facilities

A. Improve leisure, recreation, arts and cultural facilities in the borough where they meet local and wider needs, especially in the Central Activities Zone, Vauxhall and Waterloo London Plan Opportunity Areas and in town centres. B. Visitor attractions and major leisure and cultural activities located in the Central Activities Zone, Vauxhall and Waterloo London Plan Opportunity Areas and Brixton and Streatham major town centres will be supported. Proposals should demonstrate in a visitor management plan how the potential impacts of high volumes of visitors would be managed, including appropriate provision for short term coach parking and, if necessary, long term coach parking on site. Planning obligations will be sought to address any additional public service provision and maintenance, including local transport services, required as a result of the development in accordance with the approach set out in Annex 9. Planning obligations may also be sought for improvements to the public realm, especially on routes to and from public transport nodes. C. Change of use or loss of existing visitor attractions, leisure, arts and cultural uses will not be permitted. Redevelopment for mixed use will only be supported where the existing use is re-provided on site, or a replacement facility is provided elsewhere in the locality. In exceptional circumstances, commuted payments may be accepted for replacement leisure, arts or culture uses elsewhere in the borough. D. Commercial development related to cultural facilities on the South Bank and in Waterloo will be supported where it is associated with arts and cultural uses or is ancillary and complementary to the arts and cultural uses and where it can be demonstrated that: i. it is essential to the development and/or the retention of arts and cultural facilities; ii. it would not undermine the primary character and function of the South Bank as an arts and cultural quarter; and iii. any enabling development supports and enhances the function and role of the arts or cultural facility that is proposing the development. E. Temporary use of vacant commercial premises, open space and public realm for performance and creative work will be supported, subject to the nature of the proposed activity and the requirements of other policies. Open space will be expected to be returned to its previous use and improvements made to the quality of the open space.

Hotels and other visitor accommodation

A. Visitor accommodation (C1) will be supported in town centres, where it does not cause unacceptable harm to local amenity and the balance and mix of local land uses. Outside town centres, proposals for new visitor accommodation will be assessed against the sequential test for main town centre uses in accordance with national planning policy. In all locations, visitor accommodation should be of an appropriate scale for the proposed location and should not unacceptably harm the balance and mix of uses in the area, including services for the local residential community. B. Additional visitor accommodation (C1) will be supported in Vauxhall outside of wholly residential streets or predominately residential neighbourhoods subject to the following area specific requirements: i. Strategically important hotels should be located in the parts of the Opportunity Area that are within the CAZ. Strategically important hotels and other forms of visitor accommodation will be supported in this location where they are part of a mixed-use development, do not result in the loss of office space or other strategic functions of the CAZ and do not intensify the provision of serviced accommodation in a way that causes unacceptable harm to local amenity or the balance of local land uses. ii. In the rest of the Opportunity Area and in the parts of the CAZ that are not within the Opportunity Area, visitor accommodation of up to 100 rooms will be supported where they are part of a mixed-use development, do not result in the loss of office space or other strategic functions of the CAZ and do not intensify the provision of serviced accommodation in a way that causes unacceptable harm to local amenity or the balance of local land uses. C. Additional visitor accommodation (C1) will only be permitted in Waterloo within the boundary of the Central Activities Zone (CAZ) where it does not cause unacceptable harm to local amenity or the balance and mix of local land uses. D. Proposals to extend existing visitor accommodation will only be supported in the locations set out in clauses a) and b), subject to the other requirements of this policy being met. E. In all locations set out in clauses a) and b), proposals for visitor accommodation (C1) will be acceptable only where it can be demonstrated that the development does not compromise a site's capacity to meet the need for conventional dwellings, especially affordable family homes. F. Proposals for new or extended visitor accommodation should include an assessment of impact on neighbouring residential amenity, including cumulative impact taking account of existing hotels nearby. Where necessary, measures to mitigate harm to residential amenity will be secured through planning obligations. G. Proposals for new or extended visitor accommodation should include a visitor management plan that assesses the impacts of additional visitor numbers on the local area, such as increased demand on local transport facilities and on public services to manage and maintain the public realm; and sets out how these impacts will be managed. Planning obligations will be sought to mitigate any identified impacts. H. All new visitor accommodation should meet the highest standards of accessibility and inclusion, in accordance with the requirements set out in London Plan policy E10. Applicants should submit an Inclusive Design Statement with their proposals. I. All new visitor accommodation should make a positive contribution to townscape, should be of a high quality design and be designed to meet relevant quality standards so that it may be accredited by the National Quality Assessment Scheme. J. All new hotels will be expected to provide facilities for business visitors, including meeting rooms and workspaces. The potential for business and leisure facilities within hotels to be made available for public use in locations where there is an identified shortage of provision will be explored. Public use of hotel facilities will be secured through planning obligations. K. Provision of pick-up and set-down points for taxis and coaches should be appropriate to the site and development, as demonstrated through a transport assessment, and preferably be provided on site. L. Where it is demonstrated, through at least one year's marketing evidence, that there is no longer demand for existing visitor accommodation, change of use will be supported subject to the requirements of other development plan policies.

Creative, arts and cultural activities expansion

promoting expansion of creative, arts and cultural activities throughout Waterloo and enhancing the South Bank in its role as an international cultural and leisure centre and a London tourist destination through supporting the development of arts and cultural facilities, associated and supporting uses.

Safeguarding existing social infrastructure

A. The council will support and encourage the most effective use of community premises to address different and changing priorities and needs in the borough, in accordance with agreed strategies where relevant. B. Existing community premises, and land formerly in use as community premises, will be safeguarded unless it can be demonstrated that either: i. there is no existing or future need or demand for such uses, including reuse for other community services locally, and adequate alternative accommodation is available to meet the needs of the area; or ii. replacement facilities are proposed on or off site of equivalent or better functionality to serve the needs of the area; or iii. development of the site/premises for other uses, or with the inclusion of other uses, will enable the delivery of approved strategies for service improvements. C. In exceptional circumstances, where tests (i) and (iii) are not met and it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the council that it would not be feasible and/or effective to include replacement facilities in the proposed development, a payment in lieu may be accepted.

New or improved social infrastructure

A. Proposals for new or improved premises for higher, further and adult education, childcare, worship, health care (including hospitals), sports, recreation, affordable meeting space and other community uses will be supported where: i. the site or buildings are appropriate for their intended use and accessible to the community; and ii. the location, nature and scale of the proposal, including hours of operation, do not unacceptably harm the amenities of the area through noise, disturbance, traffic generation, congestion, local parking or negative impacts on road safety; and iii. buildings and facilities are designed to be flexible, adaptable, promote social inclusion and sited be to maximise shared community use of premises, where practical. The council will also apply the provisions set out in London Plan policies S1, S2, S3 and S5, where relevant. B. The use of residential floorspace for a nursery or childcare use may be acceptable where: i. there are a specific local need and locational reasons to justify this; and ii. there is no readily available non-residential accommodation to meet this need in the locality; and iii. it would not result in the loss of a complete residential unit and the remaining residential floorspace will continue to meet the standards required of a self-contained residential dwelling. C. Development proposals for more than 500 residential units should incorporate suitable childcare provision to meet additional need arising from the development that cannot be met by existing local facilities. D. Proposals for more than 25 residential units should be supported by an assessment of anticipated impact on social infrastructure, including impact on the quality and sustainability of existing provision. Development proposals should include appropriate provision for social infrastructure to meet the additional need that will arise, where this cannot be met adequately through existing facilities. New social infrastructure should be made available to all residents, irrespective of tenure. Proposals should include a plan for the management and maintenance of the new facilities. If it is not possible or effective to meet the additional need through provision of new social infrastructure on site, a payment in lieu will be sought to contribute towards additional service provision in existing facilities in Lambeth, including for management and mainten

Schools

A. Proposals for new primary and secondary schools, or for the extension or expansion of existing schools, including for nursery, sixth form and Special Educational Needs (SEN) places, will be supported where they help to deliver the council's agreed strategy for provision of additional state-funded school places in the borough and where they meet the requirements set out in London Plan policy S3B. B. Where planning permission is required, proposals for new schools on sites in other uses will be considered against the relevant policies for those uses. The loss of existing residential accommodation (C3) in order to provide additional school places will only be supported if it is clearly demonstrated that the places are required to meet unmet demand for state-funded places in the borough and no alternative, suitable site is available. C. Proposals involving the loss of land in use, or previously in use, by a state-funded school will not normally be supported, unless the council's agreed strategy for school places has identified the site as surplus and its development for other uses would contribute to improvements in the delivery of school places in the borough. D. Proposals for the shared use of schools for wider community use will be supported provided that the nature and scale of the proposal does not unacceptably harm the amenity of the area. E. Proposals should support sustainable travel, including the need for school travel plans and appropriate road danger reduction measures.

Height, scale and form promoting Waterloo and South Bank identity

promoting and supporting development and uses of an appropriate height (in accordance with Local Plan policy Q26 and Annex 10), scale and form to reinforce Waterloo and South Bank's distinct identity, respecting strategic and local views and local contextual considerations, preserving the setting of heritage assets and the Outstanding Universal Value of Westminster World Heritage Site (Local Plan policy Q19), and ensuring that design quality is worthy of a world city.

High quality public realm

promoting a high quality, permeable, safe and accessible public realm that is durable, well designed and maintained to reinforce Waterloo's status as a world class place. The combination of the riverfront, streetscapes, piazzas, squares and green spaces contribute to the broader public realm and are places for people and residents to meet, socialise, activate and dwell as well as move through. Development and uses should recognise and add value to this important asset through the inclusion of flexible places for people, residents and events, and actively contribute to the enhancement of the collective public realm and increase the amount of green infrastructure in the area. See guidance in the Waterloo and South Bank Public Realm Framework.

Inclusive environments

A. The council will: i. seek improvements to existing accessibility provision; ii. secure new development which is compliant with current best practice; and iii. expect applicants to show in their inclusive design statements how their proposals achieve inclusive design. B. The design of developments should reflect good practice principles for promoting child-friendly housing and environments.

Building alterations and extensions

A. The council is supportive in principle of building alterations and extensions where they have potential to deliver enlarged and additional residential units to meet Lambeth's housing need. When considering proposals for the alteration or extensions of buildings the council will generally expect proposals: i. to have a design which positively responds to the original architecture, roof form, detailing, fenestration (including design, materials and means of opening) of the host building and other locally distinct forms (such as group characteristics); such features should be respected, retained and where necessary on heritage assets authentically reproduced; ii. to ensure, wherever possible, that new or replacement plant or equipment (for example: meter boxes, pipes, cables, antenna, air conditioning units) are fully integrated into the building, are not placed on publically-visible elevations and, where integration is not an option, are adequately and robustly screened; iii. to, wherever possible, include energy efficiency improvements such as more efficient plant, improvements to thermal performance and renewable energy generation; and climate change adaptation measures such as improved shading on southern elevations and natural ventilation. B. Subordination will be a key consideration when assessing proposals for extensions. Development which unacceptably dominates the host building will not be permitted. Subordination, in all its forms, is particularly important in relation to heritage assets. To protect outdoor amenity space, as a general rule, no extension should reduce amenity space to less than the minimum required for that dwelling type by Policy H5. C. Closet extensions are characteristic of many early- to mid-19th century buildings and should generally be retained. Where considered appropriate new closet extensions should generally reflect the following locally distinct patterns, especially on heritage assets: i. come off a stairwell; ii. have floor levels aligned with the stairwell half-landings; iii. be a similar width to the stairwell; iv. not obstruct the outlook from adjoining windows; and v. terminate at least half a storey below eaves level. D. Rear returns (also known as outriggers) are characteristic of many mid- late 19th century buildings in Lambeth and should generally be retained. New rear returns will normally be acceptable where they are characteristic of the building type and immediate locality. E. Infill extensions (infilling the space along-side existing closet extensions or rear returns) should generally: i. be single storey on heritage assets; ii. have a glazed, light-weight appearance to differentiate them from the rear return; and iii. be set back from the end of the main return on heritage buildings and not project beyond the end wall of the return above ground floor level elsewhere. F. Full-width rear extensions will normally be supported where they meet criteria (a) (i) and (b). G. Front extensions are not considered appropriate where they would unacceptably break the established building line or be at odds with the prevailing architectural character of the host building or its group. H. Side extensions should: i. retain sufficient side space above ground floor level to maintain gaps between buildings and prevent visual terracing. In suburban locations a minimum of 1m side space should generally be retained between the extended building and the property boundary. In some instances, for example on corner sites or in development affecting heritage assets, the retention of established spatial standards may deem all side extensions unacceptable. ii. not unacceptably imbalance semi-detached pairs; and iii. generally be set back from the corners of the building and with lower roofs than the main roof. I. New dormers should: i. be avoided on front roof pitches (unless similar buildings in the immediate context already exhibit appropriate front dormers); ii. be subordinate (below the ridge and set in from the eaves and flanks) so that the roof remains the dominant element in the composition; iii. be of design, materials and detailing appropriate to the host building; and iv. have windows (solid, windowless dormers are generally not acceptable). v. On sensitive buildings (including heritage assets), where dormers are considered appropriate in principle, they should also be modest in size, aligned with the openings below. Box dormers are considered unacceptable in sensitive heritage contexts. J. Where rooflights fall under planning control they should generally be modest in size and be placed and aligned sensitively to respect the character of the host building. On heritage assets they will normally be resisted on street facing roof pitches; where considered appropriate they should be small in size and aligned with the windows on the elevation below. K. Roof additions and mansards will not be permitted where they would harm the architectural integrity (building form and design integrity) of the original building or its group. Where considered appropriate on locally distinct buildings, mansards should: i. replicate locally distinct forms, materials and detailing; ii. preserve, extend or reinstate original features such as chimneystacks and pots, parapets and party wall upstands. L. Other types of additional accommodation on roofs will normally only be acceptable on non-standard roof types where they comply with (a) (i) and (b). M. Roof terraces and balconies will be assessed against Local Plan policy Q2 (Amenity).

Development in gardens and amenity spaces

A. Development in gardens (or on land most recently used as gardens) should not result in loss of biodiversity, loss of trees of value, or poor drainage and accord with the requirements set out in parts (b), (c ), (d) and (e) below. B. Front gardens and prominent corner/side gardens are not considered appropriate for development. Car parking in these locations will only be permitted for Blue Badge holders where a Blue Badge parking space cannot be accommodated on-street within an acceptable distance. In such cases, the proposal should demonstrate that: i. there would be no harm to the visual amenity or biodiversity value; ii. there would be no harm to residential outlook; iii. an adequate boundary treatment can be maintained across the street frontage (without the need for outward opening gates); iv. perimeter shrub planting is provided to act as a screen; v. as much soft landscaping as possible is retained and the parking area surface is permeable to water; vi. access arrangements meet relevant standards (including inclusive mobility guidance), are safe and direct; vii. the creation or widening of a crossover would not result in the unacceptable loss of on-street parking spaces, result in more than one crossover at the property, be at odds with local distinctiveness or harm the character or appearance of a conservation area; and viii. parking spaces meet the minimum standard dimensions. C. New development in rear gardens (or on land last used as rear gardens) will be supported where: D. outside of conservation areas, the total area of ground covered by buildings within the curtilage does not exceed 50 per cent of the total area of the curtilage excluding the ground area of the original dwelling; and E. Local Plan policy H5 requirements for external amenity space for both new and existing residential properties on the site are achieved, plus an additional 10m2 amenity space for every bedroom above three in the host building; and i. it is subordinate in height and scale to the host building; and ii. access arrangements meet relevant standards (including inclusive mobility guidance), are safe and direct; and iii. there would be no unacceptable impacts on amenity. F. Domestic curtilage structures such as garden sheds, garages and summer houses should not exceed one storey and should be set back at least 1m from all site boundaries (to allow access for the maintenance and to provide gaps between buildings) unless site circumstances dictate otherwise. G. In addition to the requirements in (c) and (d) above, development on return frontages (rear gardens that front a side road) will only be supported where: i. sufficient gaps between buildings, and views to the rear are retained maintained; and ii. established building lines are respected.

Boundary treatments

A. The council will seek to retain boundary treatments that are characteristic of the immediate locality, are historically unique or contribute to local distinctiveness. B. Where replacement is considered appropriate, and in new development, the council will expect: i. replication of positive locally distinct boundary treatments and a sympathetic response to its context in terms of height, design and appearance; ii. front boundaries in residential areas and those between front gardens not to exceed 1.2 metre in height (unless specifically justified by the character of the locality or specialist function of the development); iii. front boundaries in non-residential areas not to exceed 2 metres fronting the street (unless specifically justified by the character of the locality or specialist function of the development) and to be open in character rather than solid; iv. rear boundaries between gardens and sites not to exceed 2 metres; and v. boundaries flanking a vehicle crossover to not exceed 900mm in height (to maintain sight lines). C. The raising in height of existing boundaries will only be supported where it is undertaken in a well designed and carefully detailed manner which is consistent with local character and not discordant.

Shop fronts

A. On existing premises the council will seek the retention of historic shop fronts or those of architectural quality or any features of interest that survive on premises (including historic shop signage). These should be retained, refurbished and sympathetically incorporated into new work even when changes of use are proposed. B. Designs should: i. integrate well into the host building, respecting the scale, style and general building forms; ii. use robust, carefully detailed (for aesthetics and weathering) materials – timber framing normally being required for heritage assets; iii. reinstate lost features which are characteristic on similar adjoining premises; iv. be carefully considered with large, generous shop windows, adequate entrance doors, good proportions, careful detailing; v. maintain/include independent access to upper floor accommodation from the street frontage as part of an integrated design; vi. have level entrances where possible; where ramps are required they should be internal except in exceptional circumstances. Materials and finishes should be appropriate and of high quality; vii. permanently display the property numbers of the shop and any accommodation at the entrances; viii. provide a dedicated place for a signage fascia above the shop front (not encroach above ground floor level), defined by permanent, integrated architectural detailing - on new-build development a projecting band or cornice should be built into the façade to clearly demark a line between fascia and the floor above; ix. incorporate security measures in an integrated design (internally where possible) in order to avoid the need for external retrofitting; and x. not have solid or perforated roller shutters or exposed, externally-mounted shutter housings.

Advertisements and signage

A. No advertisement shall harm amenity or highway/public safety. The council will support proposals for advertisement panels (hoardings) where they: i. are individually or collectively well integrated into their context, the design of new or existing buildings or landscaping schemes; ii. deliver design excellence in terms of access structures, framing, lighting/illumination; iii. contribute positively to the local scene; iv. do not add unacceptable street/visual clutter; and v. do not diminish the setting or significance of heritage assets. B. In order to enhance the environment, proposals for the renewal of advertisement consents for existing large panel advertisements will generally be resisted. C. Shop signage should: i. be accommodated solely within a defined fascia above the façade (on historic buildings the height will be dictated by the pilaster/console detailing and on new premises it should not exceed one-fifth of the ground floor height); ii. be restricted to one fascia above the shop window and one projecting/hanging sign (not exceeding 600mm x 600mm x 80mm) per elevation and 2.4m above the footway; iii. the fascia sign height shall be dictated by any prevailing original pilaster detailing or not noticeably exceed 1/5 of the height of the ground floor accommodation; iv. be illuminated (if required) in a discreet and subdued manner – without overly dominant fittings, clutter or cables - lighting should be limited to the advertisement element (logos and words) and not the full width of the fascia; and v. not be excessive, visually discordant, overly large, project excessively forward or rise up the façade above the ground floor level.

Amenity

Development will be supported if: i. visual amenity from adjoining sites and from the public realm is not unacceptably compromised; ii. acceptable standards of privacy are provided without a diminution of the design quality; iii. adequate outlooks are provided avoiding wherever possible any undue sense of enclosure or unacceptable levels of overlooking (or perceived overlooking); iv. it would not have an unacceptable impact on levels of daylight and sunlight on the host building or adjoining property including their gardens or outdoor spaces; v. the adverse impact of noise is reduced to an acceptable level through the use of attenuation, distance, screening, or layout/orientation in accordance with London Plan policy D14; vi. adequate outdoor amenity space is provided, practical in layout, free from excessive noise or disturbance, pollution or odour, oppressive enclosure, unacceptable loss of privacy, wind/downdraught and overshadowing; and vii. service equipment (including lift plant, air handling/extract, boiler flues, meter boxes, gas pipes and fire escapes) is fully integrated into the building envelope or located in visually inconspicuous locations within effective and robust screening/enclosures, and does not cause disturbance through its operation. viii. it addresses London Plan policy D13 on the agent of change.

Tall buildings

The following definitions of building heights are defined for Lambeth: Low rise Mid rise Tall (this policy applies to these buildings) South Lambeth (south of the South Circular Road) Up to 9m Between 9m and 25m Above 25m Middle and north Lambeth (north of the South Circular Road) Up to 15m Between 15m and 45m Above 45m A. Having particular regard to the international obligation to preserve the OUV of the Westminster World Heritage Site and taking into account the desirability of preserving the settings of heritage assets, proposals for tall buildings will be supported where they are in locations identified as appropriate for tall buildings in Annex 10 and where: i. will not adversely impact on strategic or local views; ii. design excellence is achieved (form, proportion, silhouette, detailing and materials etc.); iii. the proposal makes a positive contribution to public realm and townscape including at street level, whether individually or as part of a group; iv. where proposed near existing tall building groups, proposals should follow the established principles of group composition such as noticeable stepping down in height around cluster edges; v. the proposal adequately addresses the criteria in London Plan policy D9C in terms of acceptable visual, environmental and functional impacts including microclimate, wind turbulence, noise, daylight and sunlight, reflective glare, aviation (including the safeguarded zones around Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, Battersea Heliport and the helipad at Kings' College Hospital), navigation and electronic communication or broadcast interference; and vi. it can be shown that the site can accommodate the uses and quantum of development proposed in terms of meeting acceptable standards of amenity, access, transport accessibility and servicing. B. Outside the locations identified in Annex 10 or as identified in site allocations, there is no presumption in favour of tall building development. Should tall buildings be proposed outside the locations identified in Annex 10 or as identified in site allocations, the applicant will be required to provide a clear and convincing justification and demonstrate the appropriateness of the site for a tall building having regard to the impact on heritage assets, the form, proportion, composition, scale and character of the immediate buildings and the character of the local area (including urban grain and public realm/landscape features) and ensure points (a) (i) - (vi) are met. In addition: i. proposals for tall buildings will only be considered acceptable in established low rise residential neighbourhoods where they are part of a comprehensive scheme which integrates well with the locality. C. Where existing tall buildings are identified (through CA appraisals, characterisations and other similar studies) as negative elements in strategic or local views, heritage setting or townscape terms etc., the council will encourage and support proposals which lessen the adverse impact though redevelopment, height reduction or re-cladding.

Basement development

D. The council will support basement and associated development (light wells, basement area excavation, access ramps etc.) where applicants can demonstrate that no unacceptable impacts will result to: i. subterranean ground water flow (ground water); ii. slope stability (land stability); iii. surface flow and flooding (see also Local Plan policy EN5 and Annex 4); iv. the ability of trees and soft landscaping (existing and proposed) to thrive without irrigation; v. cumulative effects of basement development in the locality; vi. waste to land fill and carbon emissions; and vii. designated and non-designated heritage assets (including archaeology). E. Proposed basement accommodation will generally be expected to: i. have external features and details that respond appropriately to the character and materials of the host building and cause no harm to the visual amenity of the wider context; ii. include a positive pumped device (or equivalent) to mitigate against the risk of sewer flooding; iii. fully integrate plant and machinery in order to minimise visual and noise impacts; iv. incorporate sustainable urban drainage measures or any other mitigation measures where required; and v. where possible be naturally ventilated. F. Beneath existing residential buildings and in new-build residential schemes basement level accommodation should: i. not result in any more than one storey of basement accommodation below ground level; ii. not create basement accommodation beneath existing basements or semi-basements; and iii. meet the necessary standards for habitable accommodation in relation to room size, outlook, daylight and sunlight etc. G. Full (as opposed to semi) basement extensions beyond the ground floor footprint of a residential building, and any associated basement level outdoor space and steps, will be supported where the proposal: i. is limited to the rear; ii. has a roof treatment level with ground level which allows it to continue to provide amenity space for the host building; iii. the basement footprint does not exceed the existing footprint of the house to the side or at the front; and iv. generally retains no less than 70 per cent of the rear garden area free of subterranean development and at its original ground level. H. In front and side gardens basement lightwells (on existing buildings or with new build) should: i. only be provided where required for outlook and daylight for the accommodation they serve; ii. not entail the inappropriate alteration of existing basement areas and enclosures; iii. not result in the excavation or loss of front or side garden space which would harm the integrity of the host building or the character of the locality (especially on heritage assets); iv. minimise the visual impact through good design (in many cases, especially conservation areas, this is likely to mean lightwells with pavement grilles rather than open basement areas enclosed with balustrades); and v. ensure existing parking bays are not shortened to below the minimum standard (where this occurs the council will seek the removal of the parking bay); I. In the case of wholly non-residential buildings, it may be possible to have a non-residential basement greater than one storey in depth if it can be robustly demonstrated that no unacceptable impacts will result in accordance with part (a) of this policy. In addition, the proposed scale and quantum of development must be appropriate to the site and its context and all other planning policy requirements should be addressed to the satisfaction of the Council. J. Applicants for basement proposals should submit a Stage 1 (Screening) Basement Impact Assessment, undertaken by a qualified professional, which captures all issues relevant to the proposal including: i. subterranean ground water flow (ground water); ii. slope stability (land stability); iii. surface flow and flooding (see also Local Plan policy EN5 and Annex 4); iv. cumulative effects of basement development in area; v. waste to land fill and carbon emissions; and vi. designated and non-designated heritage assets. K. The council may, upon review of the Stage 1 (Screening) require further, more detailed Basement Impact Assessment (stages 2 – 4). Applicants will be expected to carry the cost of any independent assessment on the council's behalf of this further work.

Safety, crime prevention and counter terrorism

A. In order to create a safe borough for all, the council will expect good design to: i. design out opportunistic crime, anti-social behaviour, violence and fear of crime in a site-specific manner, based on an understanding of the locality and likely crime and safety issues it presents; ii. pay particular regard to shared public spaces and communal areas (particularly cycle stores and refuse stores); and iii. ensure that materials and construction details are robust, durable and resistant to malicious damage. B. Applicants should: i. engage in early pre-application discussions where possible; and ii. meet the standards and objectives of the Secured by Design initiative. C. Development proposals should address resilience to terrorism in a manner which is proportionate to the threat and appropriate to the context. D. The council will apply London Plan policy D12 on fire safety.

Public art

A. The council will encourage the provision of places and spaces suitable for artistic and cultural programming, and maintain a framework of local artistic programming specialists adept at working within the locality of new development, for example in theatre, music and the visual arts. B. The council will seek the retention of good-quality public art (including statues, memorials, murals and examples of historic street furniture). Where appropriate the council will seek contributions towards the provision of new, restoration or repair of existing off-site public art, including memorials and street furniture, in the locality of new development. C. The council will maintain an audit of public art works and will locally list those examples that are considered to be of sufficient special interest. Where in-situ retention of a permanent art work is not possible, where appropriate, the council will expect the decommissioned art work to be relocated to an appropriate place elsewhere within the borough. D. The council will seek the provision of appropriately located new public art in: i. opportunity areas and town centres; and ii. large-scale redevelopment schemes. E. All new proposals for public art, must: i. be durable and robust; ii. not compromise the flexibility of use or character of the space; and iii. not harm visual amenity. F. In addition to (f) proposals for memorials must have: i. a clear and well defined historical or conceptual relationship with the proposed location. Proposals where there is no relationship between subject and location will not be considered; and ii. arrangements in place for future maintenance such as an endowment if the proposal is to be erected on public land.

Local distinctiveness

A. The local distinctiveness of Lambeth should be sustained and reinforced through new development. B. Proposals will be supported where it is shown that design of development is a creative and innovative contextual response to positive aspects of the locality and historic character in terms of: i. urban block and grain, patterns of space and relationship, townscape/landscape character; ii. built form (bulk, scale, height and massing) including roofscapes; iii. siting, orientation and layout and relationship with other buildings and spaces; iv. the use of low maintenance, robust and durable walling materials; and v. quality and architectural detailing (including fenestration and articulation). C. Where development proposals deviate from locally distinct development patterns, applicants will be required to show in their design/heritage statements that: i. the proposal clearly delivers design excellence; and ii. will make a positive contribution to its local and historic context.

Urban design: public realm

The council supports development that provides: i. the most effective use of the site; ii. safe, attractive, uncluttered, co-ordinated public realm that enhances the setting of and spaces between buildings; iii. improved legibility, permeability and convenient access via direct routes for all users (but avoiding alleyways and back lanes); iv. a building line that maintains or improves upon the prevailing building line (forward encroachment of established building lines will only be supported where it is fully justified and where no unacceptable change to amenity or local character will result); v. new or enhanced public space and green infrastructure; vi. climate change adaption measures such as sustainable urban drainage systems, urban shading and heat reduction measures; vii. robust street furniture, permeable paving, good-quality construction materials and landscape design which is appropriate for its site and immediate locality; viii. for the removal of redundant or unsightly street furniture/clutter; ix. modestly-sized infrastructure cabinets in unobtrusive locations and places them below ground in conservation areas and adjacent to heritage assets; x. retains and enhances the heritage value of existing spaces, in terms of the spatial form, function, connection and relationship with surrounding buildings, materials and finishes (such as historic paving, street furniture and boundary treatments; and xi. pedestrian and cycle-priority environments which are not dominated by vehicles whether moving or parked.

Urban design: new development

New development (new buildings and conversion schemes) will generally be supported if: i. it is of a quality design which is visually interesting, well detailed, well-proportioned with adequate detailing/architectural interest (which can include accent colour, decoration and ornamentation); ii. it has a bulk, scale/mass, siting, building line and orientation which adequately preserves or enhances the prevailing local character. Where the context is changing, the proposed development should also contribute towards the intended future character of the area; iii. it includes climate change mitigation and adaptation measures such as passive solar design, sustainable urban drainage systems, urban shading and heat reduction measures; iv. it is built of durable, robust, low-maintenance materials and is designed to be flexible and adaptable internally for different uses and changing circumstances over the lifetime of the development; v. it includes well-considered windows and doors/entrances in street and other public frontages, so that all entrances are attractive, safe and legible. Designers should ensure that features such as canopies and letter boxes, doorbells and intercoms, external lighting etc. are integrated effectively into the design, and that naturally-lit entrance halls, corridors and circulation spaces are provided where possible; vi. plant and equipment (for example: meter boxes, pipes, cables, electronic communications antenna, and air conditioning units) is not placed on important elevations - where possible it should be fully integrated into the building or located in visually inconspicuous locations within effective and robust screened enclosures; vii. it creates attractive roofscapes/roof tops where plant and equipment is fully integrated and completely screened from public view; viii. it would not create canyon-like development especially along streets and railway lines; and ix. any vehicular access, parking (particularly in undercrofts or basements) or servicing is designed so as to be safe and well-related to the users of the site and wider adjacent area, not prejudice or preclude active frontages, minimise impact on amenity and be visually attractive. x. it does not prejudice the optimum future development of, or access to, adjoining plots by omitting openings on party walls and avoiding direct overlooking, unacceptable overshadowing or undue sense of enclosure.

Design quality: construction detailing

A. When negotiating schemes the council will seek to ensure that proposed building designs and submitted details are buildable and visually attractive. Poorly-detailed and undeliverable built forms will be resisted. B. When considering the details of proposals the council will: i. resist 'value engineering' approaches which dilute the design quality and integrity of approved schemes; and ii. seek construction detailing that is unified, visually attractive, robust and maintenance free.

Landscaping

Development will be supported where landscaping: i. is fit for purpose and demonstrates that satisfactory provision has been made for future growth and aftercare; ii. retains and enhances existing planting and landscape features of value and protects them during construction; iii. protects and enhances existing priority habitats and creates new habitats/areas of nature conservation interest and biodiversity value; iv. maximises opportunities for provision of green infrastructure, such as through planting of trees and other soft landscaping; v. makes use of plant species that are in keeping with the character of the existing vegetation on the site and in the general area; vi. takes into account established or potential pedestrian and cycle desire lines and suitably accommodates them; vii. provides strong boundary treatments, including trees and shrubs where appropriate; viii. avoids piecemeal treatments and leftover spaces; ix. provides means of access routes and or parking areas which are compliant with highway safety requirements and minimum parking space standards; x. is attractive and well designed, taking a co-ordinated approach with any adjoining landscaping schemes; and xi. provides sustainable drainage and minimises surface run-off.

Inclusive environments

A. The council will: i. seek improvements to existing accessibility provision; ii. secure new development which is compliant with current best practice; and iii. expect applicants to show in their inclusive design statements how their proposals achieve inclusive design. B. The design of developments should reflect good practice principles for promoting child-friendly housing and environments.

Amenity

Development will be supported if: i. visual amenity from adjoining sites and from the public realm is not unacceptably compromised; ii. acceptable standards of privacy are provided

Offices

A. Proposals for large offices (1,000m2 or more gross external area) will be supported in the Central Activities Zone, Vauxhall and Waterloo London Plan Opportunity Areas and Brixton and Streatham major town centres. Elsewhere, large office development will be supported where the scale of the proposal is appropriate to its location and the PTAL level is 4 or above and subject to the sequential test in section 7 of the NPPF. B. Proposals for smaller offices (up to 1,000m2 gross external area) will be supported in the Central Activities Zone, Opportunity Areas and all town centres, subject to other plan policies relating to the existing use of the land, environment, transport and design. Proposals for smaller offices outside town centres will be subject to the sequential test in section 7 of the NPPF and other plan policies. C. Proposals involving a complete loss of office floorspace will not be permitted unless the following tests are met. Either i. there is no demand for the office floorspace as demonstrated by evidence that the floorspace has been vacant and continuously marketed for a period of at least two years; and ii. it would not be feasible and/or viable to refurbish, renew, modernise or redevelop the offices in order to meet the requirements of existing or future occupiers as demonstrated through appropriate supporting evidence; and iii. it would not be feasible and/or viable to adapt the office floorspace as smaller office units to meet demand from small businesses. This should be demonstrated through marketing evidence and an independently validated viability assessment; or iv. the office floorspace to be lost is replaced in the vicinity and within Lambeth. Where these tests are met, proposed new use(s) will be considered against the policies for those uses. D. Redevelopment of offices for a mix of uses will be supported if the quantity of original office floorspace is replaced or increased as part of the development or elsewhere in the vicinity within Lambeth, incorporating existing businesses where possible. Outside of the CAZ, partial replacement of existing office floorspace in a mixed use redevelopment may be supported where other significant planning benefits are delivered and it can be demonstrated that the maximum feasible and viable proportion of office floorspace is included in the scheme, and/or that the replacement space will result in an intensification of office use. In these circumstances, viability evidence must be provided. E. Where appropriate to the scheme, the phasing of delivery of different uses within mixed-use schemes may be secured by planning obligation. F. Development proposals for new office floorspace greater than 2,000 m2 (gross external area) should consider the scope to provide a proportion of flexible workspace suitable for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, in accordance with London Plan policy E2. This can include a variety of types of space including serviced offices and co-working space. Opportunities for long-term management of the flexible workspace by a company specialising in the management of this type of space should be fully explored. G. All new office floorspace intended for use by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises should be made available to the market fully fitted out to turn-key standard, unless an agreement is in place prior to occupation with a specialist small business space management company. H. Planning obligations or conditions will be used as appropriate to secure the provision of small or flexible office space and any measures for its fitting out and future management.

Business district growth and office development

promoting the growth of the area's role as a business district by supporting office development and affordable workspace that provides a range of unit sizes, can be subdivided to encourage flexible use and co-working and workspace suitable for small and medium enterprises and creative and digital industries.

MedTech health cluster development

supporting the development of a MedTech health cluster by supporting the strategies of St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Charity and King's College London at Royal Street in accordance with agreed high-level design principles for the estates to achieve new health facilities; replacement housing, open space and community facilities; capacity for Combined Heat and Power; new commercial development including workspace for small and medium enterprises; and related and supporting facilities such as accommodation for staff. Creation of a new primary care centre in the wider Waterloo area will be supported.

Office Floorspace

The presumption in policy is no loss of existing office floorspace and support for new office space in appropriate locations in accordance with London Plan policy E1. However, office floorspace will not be protected where it is demonstrated that it is ancillary to, or integral to the operation of, a hospital or other strategically important health facility. Where replacement office floorspace is provided within the vicinity of the proposed development, this should be in Lambeth and generally be within a one kilometre radius of the proposal site. Intensification of office use will be measured through an increase in worker to floorspace ratio, taking account of potential for flexible working.

Employment and training

A. In accordance with London Plan policy E11, the council will support employment and training schemes to maximise local employment opportunities and help address skills deficits in the local population. Planning obligations will be used to ensure major development proposals contribute to this aim by fulfilling the requirements set out below. B. Applications for major development must include a site-specific Employment and Skills Plan (ESP) and the developer will be expected to agree to deliver the commitments secured in the ESP. The ESP should address, in detail, how the developer intends to deliver the following requirements: i. A target of 25 per cent of all jobs created by the development (in both the construction phase and net additional jobs for the first two years of end-use occupation of the development) to be secured by the council for local residents. ii. Developers to engage with local schools, colleges and/or community organisations to promote amongst young people the range of careers available, skills and qualifications needed for employment in the construction and commercial sectors of the end-use occupiers in place during the first two years of the development. iii. The council will expect the developer to make all reasonable endeavours to meet the obligations set out in (i) and (ii), above. The developer is expected to make or bring about the necessary provision to meet these obligations. However, if the developer can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the council that there are circumstances specific to the scheme such that either direct provision is not operationally feasible, or that an alternative means of delivery would result in a more effective outcome, then the council may consider a financial contribution in lieu. In these circumstances, the amount of the contribution will be based on the calculation set out in Annex 9. C. In addition to the obligations in (b) above, major development proposals will be expected to make financial contributions to help support those sections of the Lambeth workforce that are furthest from employment, having been out of work for a long period of time and/or having low levels of skills. The financial contributions will be used by the council to fund local training and support to enable access to newly created employment opportunities arising from development for those who may struggle to access the opportunities without extra support, in particular the long-term unemployed and young people. The approach to calculating these financial contributions is set out in Annex 9. D. Applicants will be required to provide monitoring reports on the implementation of their ESP at agreed regular intervals to enable the council to fulfil its monitoring obligations. E. Payment of planning obligations relating to employment and skills will normally first fall due on the implementation of planning permission. A section 106 agreement will set out the detailed arrangements for the timing of payments in individual cases. Completed planning agreements will also provide for a monitoring fee linked to the overall package of obligations.

Affordable workspace

A. In accordance with London Plan policy E3, the council will apply the following requirements for the uplift of affordable workspace in the following locations: i. In Waterloo/Southbank and Vauxhall developments proposing at least 1000m2 gross office floorspace should provide 10 per cent of the rentable floorspace (Net Internal Area (NIA)) at 50 per cent of market rents for a period of 15 years; ii. In Oval, Kennington and Clapham developments proposing at least 1000m2 gross office floorspace should provide 10 per cent of the rentable floorspace (NIA) at 80 per cent of market rents for a period of 15 years; iii. In the Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) developments proposing at least 1000m2 gross office floorspace should provide 10 per cent of the rentable floorspace (NIA) as affordable workspace for a period of 25 years with the following discounts on market rents: CEZ within town centre boundary: Between 1000m2 and 5000m2 - No discount; Between 5,001m2 and 10,000m2 - 65 per cent of market rents; Greater than 10,000m2 - 50 per cent of market rents. CEZ outside town centre boundary: Between 1000m2 and 5000m2 - 50 per cent of market rents; Between 5,001m2 and 10,000m2 - 65 per cent of market rents; Greater than 10,000m2 - 80 per cent of market rents. B. The affordable workspace secured should be provided on-site and be designed to meet a local need for office, light industrial or research and development workspace. C. Affordable workspace must be made available in one of the following ways: i. Leased and managed by an affordable workspace provider on the council's approved list in accordance with an agreed workspace management plan. ii. Managed directly by the owner where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the council that they have the necessary skills and experience and an agreed workspace management plan is in place. iii. Leased by the owner to one or more end users on the council's approved register of organisations that require non-managed affordable workspace. D. The affordable workspace should be made available for occupation within 12 months of first occupation of the non-affordable workspace. In phased developments, the affordable workspace can be delivered on a pro-rata basis, requiring that at least the minimum amount triggered for that phase is delivered and ready for occupation within 12 months of the occupation of the non-affordable workspace element. Where affordable workspace is being provided through a phased mixed-use development, planning obligations will be required to ensure timely delivery. E. In exceptional circumstances, a payment in lieu may be accepted where it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the council that on-site provision is not feasible and/or that a greater economic impact would be achieved through this route. The payment should be calculated using the method set out in Annex 9. Payments in lieu will be used by the council to support the provision of affordable workspace anywhere in Lambeth. F. Proposals that do not provide the level of affordable workspace required by this policy will be required to submit viability information, which will be independently assessed. Where this assessment determines that a greater level of affordable workspace could viably be supported, a higher level of affordable workspace will be required, capped at the level required by the policy. In addition, early and late viability reviews will be applied to all schemes that do not provide the level of affordable workspace required by the policy. G. Proposals requiring planning permission that involve the loss of existing affordable workspace will not be permitted unless the quantum of affordable workspace is replaced on-site or re-provided elsewhere in Lambeth on equivalent terms to the satisfaction of the council.

Key Industrial and Business Areas (KIBAs)

A. Development in KIBAs will be permitted only for business, industrial, storage and waste management uses, including green industries and other compatible industrial and commercial uses (excluding large scale retail), other than where clause (c) below applies. B. The intensification of business, light and general industry, storage and distribution uses is encouraged in KIBAs, in accordance with London Plan policy E7 section A. Development proposals of this type should have regard to operational requirements (including servicing) and mitigate impacts on the transport network where necessary. C. Areas of KIBA land with potential for both industrial, business, light and general industry, storage and distribution uses intensification and co-location with residential and other uses (in accordance with London Plan policy E7 sections B and D) are shown on the Policies Map. To be eligible for the Fast Track Route, a 50 per cent affordable housing threshold will apply to proposals of this nature if there is a net loss of industrial floorspace capacity, in accordance with London Plan policy H6.

Non-designated industrial sites

A. The intensification of industrial uses on non-designated industrial sites is encouraged through introduction of small units, development of multi-storey schemes, addition of basements or more efficient use of land through higher plot ratios. Development proposals of this nature should have regard to operational yard space requirements (including servicing) and mitigate impacts on the transport network where necessary. B. Development proposals for change of use, mixed-use or residential development on non-designated industrial sites will be assessed under London Plan policies E2 and E7 sections C and D. Where marketing is required by the policy, this should be for at least one year and the site should be vacant during this period. To be eligible for the Fast Track Route, a 50 per cent affordable housing threshold will apply to proposals of this nature if there is a net loss of industrial floorspace capacity, in accordance with London Plan policy H6. London Plan policy D13 Agent of Change will also apply to mixed-use developments on non-designated industrial land. C. Development proposals involving the provision of new industrial floorspace and/or operational yard space outside of KIBAs will be assessed under London Plan policies E2 and E4. New B2 and B8 uses should generally locate in KIBAs, away from neighbouring residential uses. For new waste management uses, see Local Plan policy EN7. D. Development proposals for new commercial, business and service floorspace greater than 2,500 m2 (gross external area) should consider the scope to provide a proportion of flexible workspace or small units suitable for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

Work-live development

A. Work-live development will not be permitted in Key Industrial and Business Areas. It may be acceptable on non-designated industrial land and in the Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone and the West Norwood Creative Business Cluster, provided it does not result in the loss of a site which is suitable for continued business use and it meets the provisions set out within this policy. B. The work element should be physically distinct from the residential accommodation with a separate access. Servicing arrangements should be appropriate to the scale of the use proposed and located so as to minimise impacts on residential accommodation. The residential element should aim to meet the standards for housing development in policy H5 wherever practical. C. Change of use of work-live accommodation to residential use will not be permitted. D. Where planning permission is required, the use of existing housing for home-working purposes will be supported where: i. it is a subsidiary part of the use of the dwelling and does not compromise the continuing use of the accommodation for residential purposes; and ii. the nature and form of the work activity would not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of an area through for example noise, servicing, goods deliveries, traffic generation or hours of activity that would be likely to cause nuisance.

Railway arches

A. The use of railway arches within London Plan Opportunity Areas and major, district and local centres for commercial, business, service, leisure and community uses and appropriate sui generis uses will be supported. B2 micro-breweries will also be supported in town centre locations, subject to assessment and mitigation of potential harm to neighbouring uses. Within town centres, the requirements of other relevant Local Plan policies, including places and neighbourhoods policies, will apply. B. Elsewhere, industrial uses will be supported. Proposals for nightclubs in railway arches outside of town centres will not be permitted. Proposals for change of use of railway arches from industrial uses to other commercial or community uses will be considered against other development plan policies relevant to the proposed use. Proposals for contiguous sets of railway arches are encouraged to enable a comprehensive approach. C. Proposals to use railway arches for car parking will not be permitted. D. Class C and residential sui generis uses will not be permitted in railway arches. E. Where necessary to make a development proposal acceptable in planning terms, applications affecting railway arches will be required to improve the immediate environment around the arches, including the public realm. This will include accessibility, safety, servicing and lighting appropriate to the location and the opening up of routes that contribute to the 'Low Line' project. In some circumstances the loss of useable railway arch floorspace may be supported as part of major development proposals where it is demonstrated this is necessary to increase site permeability and/or achieve public realm improvements.

Decentralised energy

A. All major developments will be expected to connect to, and where appropriate extend, existing decentralised heating, networks in the vicinity of the site, unless a feasibility assessment demonstrates that connection is not reasonably possible. Minor new-build developments should be designed to be able to connect wherever reasonably possible. Where networks do not currently exist, developments should make provision to connect to any planned future decentralised energy network in the vicinity of the site, having regard to opportunities identified in Heat Network Priority Areas of the London Heat Map and area specific energy plans. Major development proposals that cannot immediately connect to an existing heating network should follow the heating and cooling hierarchies set out in London Plan policies SI3 (D) and SI4 (B).

Sustainable design and construction

A. Lambeth will follow the approach set out in London Plan policies SI1 Improving air quality, SI2 Minimising greenhouse gas emissions, SI4 Managing heat risk, SI5 C and E Water infrastructure. B. All development, including construction of the public realm, highways and other physical infrastructure, will be required to meet high standards of sustainable design and construction feasible, relating to the scale, nature and form of the proposal. C. In addition to the requirements for zero-carbon in major new developments in London Plan policy SI2: i. All new non-residential development and non-self-contained residential accommodation, must meet at least BREEAM 'Excellent'. ii. All major non-residential refurbishment of existing buildings and conversions over 500m2 floorspace (gross) must meet at least BREEAM Non-Domestic Refurbishment 'Excellent'. iii. Minor new-build residential developments of between one and nine units, including proposals that involve extensions or change of use to provide dwellings, must achieve a minimum on-site reduction in regulated carbon emissions of at least 19 per cent beyond Part L of the Building Regulations, unless it can be demonstrated that such provision is not feasible. D. Proposals should demonstrate in a supporting statement that sustainable design standards are integral to the design, construction and operation of the development. New build residential development are encouraged to use the Home Quality Mark and Passivhaus design standards. Planning applications for non-residential developments should be accompanied by a pre-assessment, demonstrating how the BREEAM standards, or any future replacement standards, will be met. E. Development will be required to be resilient to climate change by including appropriate climate change adaptation measures. F. Adequate remedial treatment of any contaminated land will be required before development can commence.

Sustainable drainage systems and water management

Development proposals should: i. maximise opportunities for restoring river channels, flood flow pathways and floodplains to their natural state and managing surface water run-off above ground and as close to the source as possible to reduce flood risks downstream; and implement sustainable water management through water sensitive urban design (WSUD); ii. provide compensatory storage to ensure that there is no loss in flood storage capacity where flood storage is removed, as set out in the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA); iii. ensure that the layout and design does not have a detrimental impact on floodwater flow routes across the site; iv. demonstrate that there will be a net decrease in both the volume and rate of run-off leaving the site by incorporating sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in line with the London Plan drainage hierarchy and non-statutory Technical Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems. Details submitted to the council to demonstrate compliance with this policy should follow the design principles within the SuDS Manual and guidance identified within the council's SFRA or Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) to maximise amenity and biodiversity benefits and improve the quality of water discharges. v. seek to improve the water environment in line with the requirements of the European Water Framework Directive 2000 and its associated legislation, and the Thames River Basin Management Plan; vi. minimise water consumption and the pressure on the combined sewer network, through incorporating water efficiency measures including rainwater harvesting, grey-water recycling and other innovative technologies where practical; and vii. demonstrate that the local water supply and public sewerage networks have adequate capacity both on and off-site to serve the development for its lifetime or can be provided; where there is a capacity constraint the council will, where appropriate, apply phasing conditions to any approval to ensure that any necessary infrastructure upgrades are delivered ahead of the occupation of the relevant phase of development.

Sustainable waste management

A. In accordance with London Plan policies SI7, SI8 and SI9, the council will contribute to the sustainable management of waste in Lambeth by: i. supporting circular economy principles and the approach to driving waste management up the waste hierarchy in accordance with national and regional policy and targets, and in particular the efficient use of resources, the reuse of materials and resources, composting and the recovery of energy from materials; ii. Contributing to the Mayor's target for London's waste capacity and net self-sufficiency by identifying sufficient capacity and land to meet Lambeth's identified waste needs, including the borough's apportionment target; iii. supporting delivery of the Western Riverside Waste Authority's statutory Waste Management Strategy and implementing its own Lambeth Sustainable Waste Management Strategy; iv. safeguarding existing waste transfer and management sites for waste use and encouraging the intensification of capacity on existing sites where appropriate. The loss of a waste site for other uses will only be supported where appropriate compensatory capacity is provided in appropriate locations elsewhere in the borough. Compensatory provision should be at or above the same level of the waste hierarchy of that which is lost and meet or exceed the maximum achievable throughput of the site over the last five years; v. identifying sites/areas for waste management in Key Industrial and Business Areas and other appropriate locations to provide additional capacity to meet, over the plan period, the borough's waste apportionment set out in the London Plan and any other identified waste management needs; vi. supporting the provision of an adequate supply of land for the operational delivery of the waste collection service, including depots and waste transfer sites; vii. co-operating with the local waste planning authorities that receive waste from Lambeth to address any issues associated with this during the plan period. B. Proposals for new and improved waste management facilities will be assessed against the criteria in London Plan policy SI8 and national waste planning policy. C. On-site waste management facilities should be incorporated into all major development proposals unless it is demonstrated that provision is not feasible or the location renders the site unsuitable for such facilities. D. All developments will be expected to recycle construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste on-site wherever practicable. For all development, 95 per cent of construction and demolition waste should be reused, recycled or recovered and 95 per cent of excavation waste should be put to beneficial use. Disposal of CD&E waste in landfill should only take place where it has been demonstrated that alternative, more sustainable fates are not feasible.

Green spaces protection and expansion including Jubilee Gardens

to supplement the public realm, green spaces will be protected and expanded, including Jubilee Gardens. Two thirds of Hungerford car park is protected as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL). Development at Hungerford car park can take place on the remaining one third if this promotes the expansion of the arts and cultural activities of Waterloo and allows for the extension of Jubilee Gardens on the protected two thirds. An element of enabling development on the one third may be acceptable, to support the delivery of the main arts and cultural uses. As with all development, any harmful impacts must be mitigated in accordance with the statutory tests for planning obligations. Development on one third of Hungerford car park should be designed to optimise the relationship with the adjacent MOL and have regard to the following urban design objectives: i. Respect the open character and accessibility of Jubilee Gardens. ii. Include urban greening measures as part of the development. iii. Carefully integrate with Jubilee Gardens and its extension, including with existing and new hard and soft landscape features and materials, resulting in a unified design, and where possible include an active interface between the development and Jubilee Gardens. iv. Maintain connection between Belvedere Road and Queen's Walk, optimising the Belvedere Road spine route and taking account of the new pedestrian routes from York Road to Belvedere Road through the Southbank Place development. v. Respect the character of the river frontage and surrounding views. vi. Respect views from the Royal Festival Hall towards Jubilee Gardens, the London Eye and the Westminster World Heritage Site and through the Belvedere Road railway bridge towards Jubilee Gardens. vii. Respect the setting of heritage assets such as Royal Festival Hall and County Hall. viii. Preserve or enhance the South Bank conservation area. Any change to the boundary of the MOL shown on the Policies Map should take place through the development plan process. Development proposals that propose a different configuration of MOL at Hungerford car park to that shown on the Policies Map will need to demonstrate the benefits of the alternative approach, having regard to the urban design objectives above. In all cases, MOL on Hungerford car park must be contiguous with Jubilee Gardens and should cover no less than two thirds of the area of the car park. The landscaping of the remaining two thirds of Hungerford car park to provide an extension to Jubilee Gardens should reflect the quality and design of the existing gardens and be predominantly soft landscape. It should be accessible to all and cater for a range of activity appropriate to the character of the Gardens, including quiet areas. Connections to the Belvedere Road spine route should be optimised. Management, maintenance and servicing requirements (including for sustainable watering) should be planned and designed from the outset. Supporting infrastructure and servicing arrangements should not harm the openness of the MOL and should address Local Plan policy EN1(a)(iii). There should continue to be provision of public toilets in Jubilee Gardens. Where it is demonstrated that major developments in the vicinity of Jubilee Gardens and its extension will result in a significant increase in visitor numbers to the open space, planning obligations will be sought to mitigate the impact on management and maintenance of the Gardens.

Air quality improvement measures

supporting measures to improve air quality, including the creation of 'greenways' which are located away from heavy traffic, air pollution and noise. Measures to promote and enable zero emissions vehicles across the area will be supported, including the taxi fleet serving Waterloo Station.

Open space, green infrastructure and biodiversity

A. Protecting and maintaining open spaces, green infrastructure and their function. Development which would involve the loss of existing public or private open space will not be permitted unless at least one of the following tests is met: i. Replacement open space of equivalent or better quality and quantity is provided within a suitable location in the local area. ii. In the case of housing estate amenity areas, significant regeneration and community benefits would be achieved that could not be achieved in any other way, and appropriate compensatory provision for the loss of open space is made, including improvements to the quality of the remaining open space. iii. It is for the provision of facilities directly related to the use of open space including ecology centres, indoor sports facilities, changing rooms, toilets or cafes as long as these are appropriate in scale and form to the size and character of the open space and acceptable in terms of impact on openness and do not harm the function and operation of the open space. B. Preventing development which would result in loss, reduction in area or significant harm to the nature conservation or biodiversity value of an open space including any designated or proposed Local Nature Reserves (LNR) or Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) unless adequate mitigation or compensatory measures of equivalent or better biodiversity value are included, appropriate to the nature conservation value of the assets involved. In the case of SINCs, the mitigation hierarchy in London Plan

Local food growing and production

A. The use of land and buildings as new allotments, orchards and for local food growing spaces and production will be supported, including the temporary use of vacant or derelict land or buildings and the use of incidental open space on housing estates and other open space areas, where this does not conflict with other policy objectives or land use priorities. B. The incorporation of community gardens, allotments, orchards and innovative spaces for growing food, including green roofs, will be encouraged and supported in major new developments where possible and appropriate, particularly where there is demand for food growing space in the vicinity of the application site. C. The inclusion of productive trees and plants in landscaping proposals for new developments will be encouraged where appropriate to the development.

Flood risk

A. The council will seek to minimise the impact of flooding in the borough through: i. applying a sequential, risk-based approach to the location of development to avoid, where possible, flood risk to people and property and manage any residual risk, taking account of the impacts of climate change over the lifetime of the development; ii. steering development towards areas of lowest flood risk, both across Lambeth and within the development site boundary, through the application of the Sequential Test in accordance with the NPPF, taking the vulnerability of the proposed uses into account, as set out in the Lambeth Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA); iii. ensuring development does not increase flood risk and where possible reduces flood risk from all sources of flooding; iv. permitting appropriate development in Flood Zones 1, 2, 3a and 3b subject to meeting the criteria set out in Annex 4; and v. taking account of the flood risk management measures identified by the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan. B. All development in Flood Zones 2, 3a and 3b defined in the SFRA, or identified as at risk of flooding from other sources, should contribute positively to actively reducing flood risk through avoidance, reduction, management and mitigation. C. A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) will be required for major development proposals within Flood Zone 1, all development within Flood Zones 2, 3a and 3b, or where the development may be subject to other sources of flooding. The FRA should be proportionate with the degree of flood risk posed to and by the proposed development; consider the impact of climate change on flood risk to and from the development using the latest government guidance; and take account of the advice and recommendations set out in the SFRA, Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) and Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS). D. FRAs must consider the risks of both on and off-site flooding to and from the development for all sources of flooding including fluvial, tidal, surface water run-off, groundwater, ordinary watercourse, sewer (separate or combined) and reservoir. E. For all developments, it must be demonstrated that the development will be safe (for its lifetime), and where required, it will reduce fluvial, tidal, surface water run-off and groundwater flood risk and manage residual risks through appropriate flood risk measures, including the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in accordance with Local Plan policy EN6. Measures to mitigate flooding from sewers should be discussed with Thames Water Utilities Ltd. and be included in development proposals for which this is a risk. F. The use of basement space for bedrooms and non-residential uses where flooding could threaten the safety of people will not be permitted in areas susceptible to flooding (including but not limited to areas within current modelled breach flood extent and surface water modelling). The use of basement space for all other residential and non-residential uses must adopt resilient design techniques and be flood resilient. Basement proposals should not increase flood risk elsewhere. See also Local Plan policy Q27. G. For developments adjacent to the River Thames and River Graveney, maintenance, remediation and improvements to the flood defence walls will be required where necessary. Developments adjacent to defences and culverts should demonstrate that their development will not undermine the structural integrity or detrimentally impact upon its intended operation and future maintenance.

Sustainable drainage systems and water management

Development proposals should: i. maximise opportunities for restoring river channels, flood flow pathways and floodplains to their natural state and managing surface water run-off above ground and as close to the source as possible to reduce flood risks downstream; and implement sustainable water management

Trees

A. Proposals for new development will be required to take particular account of existing trees on the site and on adjoining land. B. Development will not be permitted that would result in the loss of trees of significant amenity, historic or ecological/habitat conservation value (including veteran trees), or give rise to a threat, immediate or long term, to the continued wellbeing of such trees. C. Where trees are located within a development site, the proposal will be supported only where it has been demonstrated that: i. trees of significant amenity, historic or ecological/habitat conservation value have been retained as part of the site layout; ii. the retained trees can be satisfactorily protected from construction impacts and site works during the development stage; and iii. the retained trees have been positively integrated, on a sustainable basis, as part of the site layout. D. The council will continue to protect trees in new development by making tree preservation orders and/or by the use of appropriate planning conditions. E. The council will continue to protect trees, by the use of tree preservation orders, that contribute to the amenity of an area or that are under threat from inappropriate pruning works or removal. F. Wherever appropriate, the planting of additional trees should be included in new developments in a coordinated way to maximise the green infrastructure network. G. Where it is imperative to remove trees, adequate replacement planting will be secured. The amount and nature of the replacement planting will be based on the existing value of the benefits of the trees removed, calculated using cost/benefit tools such as i-tree or CAVAT as set out in London Plan policy G7 C.

Open Space and Green Infrastructure

A. Development which would involve the loss of existing public or private open space will not be permitted unless at least one of the following tests is met: i. Replacement open space of equivalent or better quality and quantity is provided within a suitable location in the local area. ii. In the case of housing estate amenity areas, significant regeneration and community benefits would be achieved that could not be achieved in any other way, and appropriate compensatory provision for the loss of open space is made, including improvements to the quality of the remaining open space. iii. It is for the provision of facilities directly related to the use of open space including ecology centres, indoor sports facilities, changing rooms, toilets or cafes as long as these are appropriate in scale and form to the size and character of the open space and acceptable in terms of impact on openness and do not harm the function and operation of the open space. B. Preventing development which would result in loss, reduction in area or significant harm to the nature conservation or biodiversity value of an open space including any designated or proposed Local Nature Reserves (LNR) or Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) unless adequate mitigation or compensatory measures of equivalent or better biodiversity value are included, appropriate to the nature conservation value of the assets involved. In the case of SINCs, the mitigation hierarchy in London Plan policy G6 C will apply. C. In accordance with London Plan policy G6, development proposals should wherever possible protect, enhance, create or manage nature conservation and biodiversity interest in accordance with the borough's Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) and the Mayor's Biodiversity Strategy. D. Increasing the quantity of open space and green infrastructure in the borough through proposals such as the Vauxhall Square initiative, the extension of Jubilee Gardens and by linking existing spaces through green chains, the Greenway and Thames Path National Walking trail initiatives, but also through: i. The provision of open space in new developments appropriate to their scale, the uses involved and the location of the development. ii. Requiring major development in areas of open space deficiency and/or in areas of access to nature deficiency to provide new on-site open space/access to nature improvements. Where the development proposal includes residential units, this new open space should be in addition to the external amenity space requirements in Local Plan policy H5. Where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the council that new on-site open space provision or access to nature improvements would not be feasible and/or effective, a payment in lieu will be sought as a planning obligation to enable the provision of new open space or improvements to the accessibility of existing public open space in the vicinity of the development, including their nature conservation and biodiversity value. Planning obligations will also be sought towards management and maintenance of new or improved open space. iii. Where appropriate and feasible, ensuring that development is designed so as to contribute to the creation or extension of green chains and links ('green corridors') involving safe, healthy, convenient and attractive access for pedestrians and cyclists and to promote migration and protection of plants, animals and habitats of biodiversity importance. E. Improving the quality of, and access to, existing open space and green infrastructure, including the range of facilities available and its biodiversity and nature conservation value and heritage value, through various means including the implementation of the Lambeth Open Spaces Strategy and Lambeth Green Infrastructure Strategy. F. Applying London Plan policy G5 in relation to the urban greening factor for major developments. For other developments the council will strongly encourage inclusion of urban greening measures. Development proposals should incorporate living roofs and walls where feasible and appropriate to the character and context of the development. All proposals should include a maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development. Planning obligations may be sought to cover future maintenance of green infrastructure.

Historic environment strategy

In order to ensure that heritage assets continue to play a key role in the quality of Lambeth's environment, the council will prepare an Historic Environment Strategy, which will assist developers and other interested parties in understanding the justifications behind its approach to development management policies Q19, Q20, Q21, Q22, Q23, Q24, Q25 and Q26 and the wider local issues relating to the historic environment.

Westminster World Heritage Site

A. Development affecting the setting and approaches of the Westminster World Heritage Site will be required to demonstrate that it: i. preserves or enhances the Outstanding Universal Value, authenticity and integrity of the World Heritage Site (as set out in the official statement of Outstanding Universal Value and its setting; ii. preserves or enhances the environmental quality of the public realm/vantage points; and iii. provides the opportunity to better understand, appreciate and reveal the Outstanding Universal Value, authenticity and integrity of the site. B. Where existing development is identified (through area appraisals, characterisations or similar studies) as negative elements in the setting of approaches to the Westminster World Heritage Site the council will support proposals which address the adverse impact through demolition/removal, height reduction or re-cladding.

Statutory listed buildings

Development affecting listed buildings will be supported where it: i. would conserve and not harm the significance/special interest; ii. would not harm the significance/setting (including views to and from); iii. would not diminish its ability to remain viable in use in the long term; and iv. is justified and supported by a robust Heritage Statement.

Registered parks and gardens

Development proposals affecting parks and gardens on the national register will be supported where they: i. sustain and enhance the significance of landscape and its features of interest (including structures); ii. take opportunities to restore original features or do not compromise future restoration opportunities; iii. promote greater accessibility; iv. preserve the setting (including views in and out).; and v. are justified and supported by robust Heritage Statements.

Conservation areas

A. Development proposals affecting conservation areas will be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of conservation areas by: i. respecting and reinforcing the established, positive characteristics of the area in terms of the building line, siting, design, height, forms, materials joinery, window detailing etc; ii. protecting the setting (including views in and out of the area). B. Façade retention with the demolition of the remaining building is generally not considered appropriate in conservation areas as it results in the loss of historic structures. Development involving demolition in a conservation area will only be supported if: i. the structure proposed for demolition does not make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the area; ii. a suitable replacement has been granted planning permission; and iii. a planning condition and/or section 106 agreement has been made that the building shall not be demolished until a contract for the replacement building has been made.

Non-designated heritage assets: local heritage list

A. The council will maintain a list of non-designated heritage assets which it considers to be of local (or greater) significance. It will be known as the 'local heritage list'. It will include: i. archaeology (archaeological priority areas); ii. buildings and structures (local list); and iii. designed spaces and landscapes (local landscape register). B. The objectives of maintaining the local heritage list are to: i. raise awareness of these assets and foster a greater appreciation of them; ii. sustain or enhance their significance; and iii. protect them and their settings. C. The council will: i. resist the destruction of assets on the local heritage list (or harm to their settings) and expect applicants to retain, preserve, protect, safeguard and, where desirable, enhance them when developing proposals that affect them; ii. require proper investigation and recording of archaeological remains and publication and archiving of results to advance understanding; and iii. apply London Plan policy HC1D. D. In accordance with London Plan Policy HC1, the council will require applicants for proposals which involve excavation or ground works on sites of archaeological potential to: i. submit an archaeological assessment and evaluation of the site, including the impact of the proposed development ii. preserve, protect, safeguard and enhance archaeological monuments, remains and their settings in development, and seek a public display and interpretation where appropriate iii. undertake proper investigation and recording of archaeological remains as an integral part of a development programme, and publication and archiving of results to advance understanding.

River Thames

A. When making proposals fronting the River Thames, or visible from the river or its bridges, applicants should be able to show that their proposals: i. enhance the character of the river frontage, views from the river and from the opposite bank; ii. preserve the setting and approaches of the Thames bridges; iii. maintain and create publicly accessible spaces / routes along the river for a continuous riverside walkway; iv. are contextual - reinforcing the distinctiveness of the wider city river front; v. respect the unique character of the Albert Embankment as a piece of historic engineering; vi. protect, restore and enhance the draw dock, slipways, steps, stairs, paving and other historic features associated with the river; vii. reinforce connections from the city to the river; viii. maintain existing access / egress points to and from the river; and ix. recognise the value of the river's 'blue infrastructure' and its connection with adjoining green infrastructure and green corridors. B. Unless directly related to River transport, development on/in the river itself will be resisted. Proposals for permanent moorings on the River Thames: i. will only be permitted for uses which require such a location and which support those providing river functions or public access and enjoyment of the river; ii. should not adversely affect the open aspect, historic setting or security of the river frontage, archaeology of the foreshore and historic embankment retaining walls, steps, locks or slipways; iii. should not impede views across the river from the river, the riverside and the bridges, particularly of landmark buildings, especially between the Westminster World Heritage Site and Lambeth Palace, and should be in scale with the river scene; iv. should not have a detrimental impact on navigation, river regime or environment; v. should have adequate access and arrangements for visitors, drainage, waste disposal and servicing, but not require excessive on-shore areas for servicing; and vi. should be of outstanding architectural or historical importance, or have some special maritime interest. C. The council will seek retention of all existing river bridges and is supportive in principle of new pedestrian and cycle bridge proposals in appropriate locations, including the Wandsworth to Pimlico pedestrian / cycle bridge. D. Development fronting the river should provide riparian life-saving equipment where necessary and appropriate.

Views

A. The council will resist harm to the significance of strategic views (Panoramas, Linear Views, River Prospects and Townscape Views defined in the LVMF and listed in Annex 6) and secure improvements within them in accordance with London Plan policy HC4. B. The council's views of local interest are set out in part's c and d below. In assessing proposals the council will seek to protect their general composition and character from harm. Particular regard has been paid to the identification of views of the Westminster World Heritage Site. The following views are considered to be of local interest: C. The objective in identifying these views is to ensure that no foreground or middle-ground development is intrusive, unsightly or prominent in relation to the panoramic view as a whole, or landmark buildings within: i. Views NNW from Brockwell Park to (a) Lambeth Town Hall's tower and (b) St Matthew's Church tower; and (c) views N and NNE to the city; ii. View NNE from Norwood Park (across LB Southwark) to the city; iii. View N from Gipsy Hill (across LB Southwark) to the city; iv. View N from Knights Hill (across LB Southwark) to the city; v. Views W and SW from Streatham Common to Colliers Wood, Morden, Rose Hill and Pollards Hill; vi. Views S and SW from The Rookery to St Helier, Epsom Downs, Pollards Hill, Croydon and the North Downs; vii. View W from Members' Terrace of County Hall to the North Bank of the Thames (including Houses of Parliament); viii. View N and E from Royal National Theatre terraces to the North Bank of the Thames including St Paul's Cathedral; ix. View NW from Queen Elizabeth Hall roof garden to the North Bank of the Thames including the Houses of Parliament; x. View W from the level 4 terrace of the Royal Festival Hall to the North Bank of the Thames including the Westminster World Heritage Site. D. The objective in identifying these views is to ensure that no development obscures or is intrusive, unsightly, visually dominates or competes with, and no background development harms, the silhouette of the assets in: i. Views SE and SSE from Westminster Bridge Road of Lincoln Tower on corner of Kennington Road/Westminster Bridge Road; ii. View N along Knights Hill of St Luke's Church tower; iii. View S along Norwood Road of St Luke's Church tower; iv. View N from Chapel Road along Weaver Walk of St Luke's Church tower; v. Views (a) NW and (b) SE of Christ Church along Christchurch Road; vi. View E along Dassett Road to Sydenham Hill and the Crystal Palace television transmitter; vii. View W along Lorn Road to St Michael's Church tower, Stockwell Park Road; viii. View NW from Lambeth Palace terrace to Houses of Parliament (including Victoria Tower); ix. View W from Lambeth Palace's garden to the Houses of Parliament (Victoria Tower) as viewed through the gap between St Thomas Hospital building and the Guy's and St Thomas' Medical School building; x. View NNW from Kennington Lane along Courtenay Street to Houses of Parliament (Elizabeth Tower); xi. View W from St Thomas' Hospital garden to Westminster World Heritage Site and Westminster Bridge; xii. View SW from St George Wharf Pier to Battersea Power Station; xiii. (a) View E from Victoria Tower Gardens and (b) SE from Member's Terraces of Houses

Large-scale purpose-built shared living

A. Development proposals for large-scale purpose-built shared living will be supported where they meet both the requirements of London Plan policy H16 and the following additional Lambeth-specific requirements: i. each private unit includes at least 15m2 functional living space separate from the communal facilities; ii. communal space meets the minimum requirements for houses in multiple occupation; iii. the location has good or excellent public transport accessibility and is well-served by local services; and iv. includes a management plan that, to the satisfaction of the Council, will appropriately mitigate potential harm to residential amenity. B. A development proposal for large-scale purpose-built shared living will not be permitted where: i. it would result in the loss of existing self-contained residential accommodation (C3); ii. it is proposed on a site allocated or protected for other uses; iii. it is proposed on a site with an extant planning permission for C3 housing; and/or iv. it would result in an over-concentration of similar uses, including purpose-built student accommodation, which may be detrimental to the balance and mix of uses in the area or place undue pressure on local infrastructure. C. Affordable housing contributions should be made in accordance with London Plan policy H16 in the form of a single upfront payment to Lambeth based on 50 per cent discount to market value of 35 per cent of the units (or 50 per cent of the units where the London Plan threshold applies), to be secured through a section 106 legal agreement.

Residential conversions

i. where there is a Controlled Parking Zone is in place, no additional car parking permits will be issued to any occupiers of additional housing units created through the conversion; vi. where there is no Controlled Parking Zone the occupants of the additional housing units created will not be eligible for car parking permits in the event that a CPZ is introduced at a later date.

Student housing

A. The council will seek to manage the development of sites for student housing to ensure the availability of land to meet priority housing and employment needs and the achievement of mixed and balanced communities. Proposals for student housing will be supported where it can be demonstrated that the development: i. does not compromise capacity to meet the need for conventional dwellings, especially affordable family homes, nor displace other key uses such as employment development. Proposals should not result in the loss of employment land or floorspace, unless relevant policy tests (set out in section 6 of the Local Plan) are met, or the loss of existing self-contained dwellings; ii. forms part of a mixed-use development; iii. is supported by evidence of a linkage with one or more higher education provider (HEP) in Lambeth, or within a reasonable travelling distance of Lambeth, as defined in the London Plan. This evidence must include confirmation that the proposed rental levels for the student accommodation are supported by the linked HEP(s) and that the majority of the bedrooms in the development including all of the affordable student accommodation will be secured through a nominations agreement for occupation by students of one or more HEP, for the lifetime of the scheme, as required by London Plan policy H15; iv. would not lead to an over-concentration of similar uses which may be detrimental to the balance and mix of uses in the area or place undue pressure on local infrastructure, and includes a student management plan that, to the satisfaction of the Council, will appropriately mitigate potential harm to residential amenity; v. is located in an area with good public transport access, and easy access to local shops, work places, services and community facilities; vi. provides a range of accommodation types, including cluster flats with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities unless justification is provided as to why this would not be appropriate; vii. is well-designed, providing appropriate space standards and facilities and is sustainable by virtue of being adaptable to alternative residential use; viii. provides high-quality cycle parking facilities in accordance with Local Plan policies T3 and Q13. Pool bikes are particularly appropriate for student housing. B. Student housing will be secured by planning obligation or condition relating to the use of land or to its occupation by members of specified educational institutions. Where the accommodation is not secured for students, the development will be considered large-scale purpose-built shared living and considered under London Plan policy H16 and Local Plan policy H13. C. The requirements of London Plan policy H15A4 relating to provision of affordable student accommodation will apply. D. Leisure facilities within purpose-built student accommodation should be made available for public use in locations where there is an identified shortage of provision. This will be secured through planning obligations. E. Temporary use of purpose-built student accommodation during vacation periods for ancillary uses will normally be supported. F. The loss of existing student accommodation will be resisted unless it is demonstrated that the facility no longer caters for current or future needs and the floorspace is replaced by another form of residential accommodation that meets other development plan requirements.

Maximising housing growth

The council will seek to maximise the supply of additional homes in the borough to meet and exceed Lambeth's housing requirement of 13,350 homes for the ten year period 2019/20 to 2028/29 by: i. working with relevant partners to optimise the potential for housing delivery on all suitable and available brownfield sites, and in particular maximise the delivery of affordable housing, including through estate renewal and regeneration strategies; ii. supporting development proposals that provide a mix of housing sizes, types and tenures to meet current and future housing need and accord with applicable policies set out in the development plan; iii. seeking to optimise levels of residential density in accordance with the design-led approach set out in London Plan policy D1B, having regard to site context; connectivity and accessibility by walking and cycling and existing and planned public transport (including PTAL); and the capacity and quality of provision of surrounding infrastructure; iv. bringing forward a Site Allocations Development Plan Document to provide detailed policy for key sites, based on a design-led assessment of capacity; v. encouraging development on appropriate windfall sites not identified in the development plan; vi. supporting the delivery of well-designed new homes on small sites; vii. supporting self-build and custom-build housing where it can be demonstrated that the residential density of the site has been optimised and other policy requirements have been met, including those for affordable housing.

Gypsy and traveller needs

A. Three pitches for gypsies and travellers will be needed in Lambeth over the plan period to meet identified need. This equates to one pitch every five years. There is no identified need for plots for travelling showpeople in the borough. B. The council will meet the needs of Lambeth's gypsy and traveller community by safeguarding the existing gypsy and traveller site in Streatham Vale and managing the churn in vacant pitches on this site to meet the identified future need. C. To ensure any new site proposed is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable, proposals should meet the following criteria: i. The site is suitable for residential occupation. ii. The site does not have an unduly adverse impact on the local environment, the character of the area and the amenities of both local residents and the future occupiers of the site, including the potential for noise, traffic movements and other activities likely to be taking place within or in the vicinity of the site. iii. The site has, or will have, a supply of essential services, such as mains gas and electricity, water, sewerage and drainage and waste disposal. iv. The site provides accommodation from which travellers can access services and community facilities, in particular schools and health services. v. The layout of the site, associated facilities and landscaping, including pitches, hard-standings, amenity blocks, parking and turning areas, amenity and play spaces and boundary treatments, are well planned to ensure the amenity of site residents and adjoining occupiers and facilitate the integration of the site within the surrounding environment. vi. The site is not located in an area at high risk of flooding.

Estate regeneration

A. Estate regeneration schemes must achieve at least 50 per cent affordable housing in the final scheme, based on habitable rooms. Applicants should demonstrate through a viability assessment that they have sought to maximise the proportion of affordable housing in the scheme and should where possible provide more than 50 per cent. B. Existing affordable housing floorspace on estate regeneration schemes should be replaced on an equivalent basis, i.e. where social rented floorspace is lost, it should be replaced by general needs rented accommodation with rents at levels based on that which has been lost. Affordable housing that is replacing social rent housing must be provided as social rent housing where it is facilitating a right of return for existing tenants. Where affordable housing that is replacing social rent housing is not facilitating a right of return, it may be provided as either social rent or London Affordable Rent housing. Replacement affordable housing should be integrated into the development to ensure mixed and inclusive communities. C. The tenure of additional affordable housing (other than the replacement provision) should include an appropriate mix of low cost rented and intermediate affordable units to meet identified housing need (including priority for those on the lowest incomes) and achieve a mixed and balanced community. The type of intermediate provision should reflect the principles identified in the council's Tenancy Strategy. D. The size of accommodation provided through estate regeneration schemes will be dependent on the particular needs of both existing and prospective future residents of the estate and should be justified on this basis. E. The design of schemes should follow the principles of high quality design set out in the policies in section 10 of this Plan. See also Local Plan policies EN1(a)(ii) and Q12(c) for the approach to housing estate amenity land. F. External amenity space provision should address the Lambeth specific requirements set out in Local Plan policy H5. However, there may be particular circumstances associated with housing estate regeneration schemes that justify a different approach to the layout of external amenity space and ratio between private and communal space. This should be justified on a case by case basis, having regard to the Lambeth Housing Design Principles, privacy, safety, overlooking, appropriate separation between residential units, and management and maintenance arrangements. G. Provision for play and informal recreation should follow the approach set out in London Plan policy S4 and associated Supplementary Planning Guidance. H. Estate regeneration schemes should seek to increase permeability and integration into the existing urban fabric; improve safety and access for walking, cycling and public transport use to local amenities for residents; improve the public realm within the estate; and create new walking and cycling routes through estates as appropriate. I. General parking standards will apply to estate regeneration schemes, as set out in Local Plan policies T3 and T7, unless exceptional local circumstances are demonstrated. J. Applicants for estate regeneration schemes should set out in a supporting statement the overall social, economic, environmental and health benefits of the proposal.

Build to rent

The council supports Build to Rent developments that meet the definition in London Plan policy H11. For Build to Rent proposals, the council will follow the policy approach set out in London Plan policy H11, subject to the following additional requirements: A. Where a development proposal involving Build to Rent has potential to include more than one residential core and/or block, applicants should use this separate core and/or block to provide low cost rented housing to be managed independently by a registered provider of affordable housing. To follow the Fast Track Route, the council will seek 70 per cent of the overall affordable housing requirement for the development as low cost rented accommodation within this separate core and/or block. The 30 per cent intermediate affordable housing requirement will normally be accepted as discount market rent accommodation within the Build to Rent element of the scheme at London Living Rent levels. If the low cost rented accommodation to be managed by a registered provider in the separate core and/or block equates to less than 70 per cent of the overall affordable housing requirement for the development, the proposal must follow the Viability Tested route. In these circumstances, the council will seek from the applicant the optimum affordable housing offer for the development as a whole. B. Where an applicant can demonstrate to the council's satisfaction that it is not feasible in design terms to include a separate residential core and/or block in the development proposal, the council will accept the full affordable housing requirement for the scheme as discount market rent units managed alongside the market rent units, in accordance with the requirements of London Plan policy. To follow the Fast Track Route, the council will seek 30 per cent of the affordable provision at rents equivalent to London Living Rent level, with the remainder at a range of genuinely affordable rents to meet priority housing need in Lambeth, in accordance with the preferred approach set out in the council's Tenancy Strategy. If these requirements are not met, the scheme must follow the Viability Tested route. C. The package of discounted units below market rent will be secured through a section 106 legal agreement. This agreement will also cover the approach to letting the discounted market rent units and associated management and monitoring arrangements. D. The minimum covenant period for all Build to Rent schemes in Lambeth will be 25 years, to be secured through a section 106 legal agreement. A claw-back mechanism will apply in accordance with London Plan policy.

Delivering affordable housing

A. The council will seek to maximise delivery of affordable housing in accordance with London Plan policy and the following borough-wide approach: i. Residential developments and mixed-use developments that include residential should provide affordable housing through the threshold approach set out in London Plan policy H5. ii. Applications proposing more than 25 units (gross) must provide all affordable housing on site to be eligible for the Fast Track Route. Where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the council that this is not feasible, or that it would be more effective in meeting needs for affordable housing, off-site affordable accommodation provided by the developer may be accepted. Exceptionally, a payment in lieu may be accepted. Schemes of more than 25 units (gross) that propose off-site affordable housing or a payment in lieu must follow the Viability Tested Route. iii. Applications proposing between 10 and 25 units (gross) may follow the Fast Track Route where they meet the relevant threshold level of affordable housing off-site or as an in lieu payment. iv. 70 per cent of new affordable housing units should be low cost rented homes allocated according to need in line with the council's allocation scheme and for Londoners on low incomes (Social Rent/London Affordable Rent) and 30 per cent should be intermediate products, including London Living Rent and London Shared Ownership, in accordance with the principles set out in the council's Tenancy Strategy. Where affordable homes are provided above the required threshold level, the tenure of these homes can be flexible provided they are genuinely affordable (as defined in London Plan policy H6). v. Review mechanisms will be required in accordance with the approach set out in the London Plan and associated Supplementary Planning Guidance, and the Lambeth Development Viability SPD 2017. B. Affordable housing should comply with the preferred dwelling size mix set out in Local Plan policy H4 and should meet the full range of housing needs, particularly those of low income households within the borough. C. The affordable housing should be equivalent in siting, appearance and layout to the rest of the development. Proposals will be required to demonstrate that the integration of different tenures has been considered from the outset of the design process.

Safeguarding existing housing

A. Existing self-contained C3 housing will be safeguarded in accordance with London Plan policy. Exceptionally, the net loss of self-contained residential accommodation may be acceptable where the proposal is for specialist non-self-contained accommodation (use class C2) to meet an identified local need in accordance with the requirements of Local Plan policy H8. B. Where loss of existing affordable housing is proposed, the council will follow the approach set out in London Plan policy H8. C. Proposals that would bring back into use long-term empty homes and derelict empty homes will be supported. D. Homes should not be used as short-term holiday rental accommodation for a cumulative period of more than 90 days a year. Applications for change of use of permanent residential accommodation to short-term holiday lets will not be permitted.

Housing size mix in new developments

A. The council will support proposals which offer a range of dwelling sizes and types to meet current and future housing needs. All residential developments are expected to provide a mix of dwelling sizes as set out below. i. The low cost rented element of residential developments should reflect the preferred borough-wide housing mix set out below. 1-bedroom units: Not more than 25% 2-bedroom units: 25–60% 3-bedroom+ units: Up to 30% ii. For market and intermediate housing, a balanced mix of unit sizes including family-sized accommodation should be provided. B. The size of accommodation provided through housing for specific community needs will be dependent the needs of the intended occupiers of the specialist housing.

Housing standards

A. Proposals for new residential development, including new-build dwellings, conversions and change-of-use schemes where new dwellings are created, should accord with the principles of good design and will be expected to: i. provide dual-aspect accommodation, unless exceptional circumstances are demonstrated; ii. meet the minimum private internal space standards set out in London Plan policy D6; and iii. meet the requirements for accessible housing in London Plan policy D7. B. The council will require at least the following level of external amenity space for all residential units. i. For new houses, 30m2 private amenity space per house should generally be provided. ii. For new flatted developments, amenity space should be provided to the following quantities: 10m2 per flat either as a balcony/terrace/private garden or consolidated with communal amenity space; and for development of 10 or more residential units a further 50m2 per scheme of communal amenity space. iii. Houses, ground-floor flats, and family-sized units should preferably have direct access to a private garden. iv. For non-self-contained accommodation, external amenity space of 50m2 for developments up to 100 occupants should be provided, with a further 0.5m2 per each additional occupant. C. Communal amenity space should: i. receive natural light; ii. be screened from parking areas; iii. be designed to be inclusive for all users; iv. be overlooked by habitable rooms to ensure safety and surveillance; v. incorporate sustainable landscape principles and practices, including effective water management, efficient energy use, use of sustainable materials, and promotion of biodiversity and, where appropriate, food growing; vi. be accessible to all residents of the development, irrespective of tenure; vii. be designed to support an appropriate balance of informal social activity and play opportunities for various age groups and; viii. have a landscape, management and maintenance plan. D. The council will follow the approach to play space set out in London Plan policy S4 and associated Supplementary Planning Guidance. Play areas should be inclusive and accessible to all residents of the development irrespective of tenure.

Residential conversions

A. To ensure mixed and balanced communities with a choice of family-sized housing and to manage the cumulative effects of residential conversions on environmental quality and local amenity, the council will protect dwellings suitable for occupation by families of less than 130m2 (as originally constructed) from conversion into flats. B. Where a dwelling has a floor area (as originally constructed) of at least 130m2, conversion of the property into self-contained units may be acceptable provided: i. the development provides a high quality of accommodation and each new self-contained unit meets the standards for new residential accommodation set out in Local Plan policy H5; ii. the proposal provides a mix of unit sizes including the provision, where practicable, of a family-sized home; at ground-floor level with direct access to a rear garden; iii. the conversion will not lead to an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance to occupiers and adjoining properties (see Local Plan policy Q2); iv. the cycle parking and refuse storage arrangements are adequate and do not, by design or form, adversely affect the quality of the street scene (see Local Plan policies Q12 and Q13); cycle parking standards in Local Plan policy T3 will also apply; v. where a Controlled Parking Zone is in place, no additional car parking permits will be issued to any occupiers of additional housing units created through the conversion; vi. where there is no Controlled Parking Zone the occupants of the additional housing units created will not be eligible for car parking permits in the event that a CPZ is introduced at a later date.

Housing to meet specific community needs

A. The council will support the provision of housing to meet specific community needs, across a range of tenures, where it is demonstrated that the accommodation: i. would meet an identified local need; ii. will be suitable for the intended occupiers in terms of the standard of facilities, the level of independence, and the provision of support and/or care; iii. is of a high design quality, relevant to client needs, including inclusive design and provision of internal and external space; iv. will be accessible to public transport, shops, services, community facilities and social networks appropriate to the needs of the intended occupiers; v. makes adequate provision for parking for visiting health and care professionals and, where appropriate, for the safe storage of wheelchairs and mobility scooters, in accordance with London Plan policy H13B; vi. is on a site and in a location suitable for that particular use, having regard to amenity, transport and other environmental impacts; and vii. contributes to creating a mixed, balanced and inclusive community. B. The loss of existing housing which meets identified specific community needs will be resisted unless it can be demonstrated that: i. the accommodation is no longer needed and the new accommodation will instead meet another identified priority local need; or ii. the existing floorspace will be adequately re-provided to an equivalent or better standard on-site or elsewhere in the borough. C. The council will support and encourage proposals which provide adaptations enabling residents to live independently and safely in their own homes. D. The council will support new specialist older persons' housing as defined in London Plan policy H13, where it meets identified need. The requirements of London Plan policy H13B will apply and applicants for specialist older persons' housing should demonstrate how the design will address the needs of people with dementia and other long-term health conditions.

Hostels and houses in multiple occupation

A. The council will support proposals for new hostels and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) where it is demonstrated that the accommodation: i. does not result in the loss of housing suitable for occupation by families as defined in Local Plan policy H6; ii. would meet an identified local need; iii. will be suitable for the intended occupiers in terms of the standard of facilities; iv. will be accessible to public transport, shops, services, community facilities and social networks appropriate to the needs of the intended occupiers; v. will not provide additional off-street car parking where a Controlled Parking Zone exists or is planned, will provide cycle parking in accordance with Local Plan policy T3 and will not have an unacceptable impact on parking conditions and traffic congestion in the area; vi. is on a site and in a location suitable for that particular use, having regard to amenity, transport and other environmental impacts; and vii. contributes to creating an inclusive community and would not result in an over-concentration of such uses within a neighbourhood that would harm the mix, balance and well-being of communities by giving rise to anti-social behaviour. B. The loss of existing hostels and houses in multiple occupation will be resisted unless it can be demonstrated that: i. the accommodation is no longer needed and the floorspace is replaced by another form of residential accommodation that will meet another identified priority local need; or ii. the property is incapable of meeting modern standards; or iii. the existing accommodation will be adequately re-provided to an equivalent or better standard on-site or elsewhere in the borough.

Construction activity management

working with industry stakeholders to minimise the impact of construction activity in the area by planning and co-ordinating activities to reduce disruption, ensure safety, especially for vulnerable road users, and reduce environmental impacts.

Waterloo roundabout reconfiguration

supporting the reconfiguration of the Waterloo roundabout and its potential for development of Central Activities Zone uses appropriate to its location.

Low Line through routes and activation

the creation of through routes and activation of the arches within the railway viaduct known as the 'Low Line' with a mix of uses to connect Waterloo Station and Vauxhall.

Infrastructure

A. In order to support growth in the borough, the council will safeguard and improve essential social, physical and green infrastructure and work in partnership with service providers to ensure the delivery of additional infrastructure. The potential and predicted infrastructure requirements over the lifetime of the Local Plan are identified in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. B. The council will encourage dialogue between service providers and developers. Where appropriate opportunities arise, the co-location of services and joint delivery of infrastructure by service providers will be supported. C. Generally, Community Infrastructure Levy will be applied, alongside other investment, to help deliver infrastructure. Site-specific planning obligations may also be used to secure delivery of infrastructure. D. The council, where required and necessary, will co-produce co-operative local investment plans that identify, prioritise and cost projects to be delivered locally via agencies working in co-operation with the council or by the council itself. Projects will be brought forward as appropriate and relevant in mitigating the direct impact of development through section 106 planning obligations or the council will retain funds on behalf of the community to deliver local neighbourhood facilities and improvements through the use of a neighbourhood funding element of CIL.

Planning obligations

A. The council will seek to secure planning obligations (including Section 106 planning obligations) to ensure that development is acceptable in planning terms and meets the needs created by the proposed development. Planning obligations may be used to secure: i. affordable housing; ii. health, education and early years provision; libraries, sports and leisure, waste, energy, emergency services and cultural and community provision; iii. local public realm improvements including streetscape, local public open space, play facilities and community safety; iv. mitigation of impacts on and/or enhancement of heritage assets; v. mitigation of noise impacts; vi. highways and traffic works; vii. local walking and cycling improvements; viii. car clubs, parking restrictions, and travel plans; ix. hotel and visitor management measures; x. access to employment opportunities created by the development by securing employment premises and learning and skills initiatives; xi. access for local businesses to supply chain opportunities created by the development; xii. small and flexible office space, affordable workspace and affordable retail units; xiii. maintenance and management arrangements; xiv. town centre management; xv. public access to on-site facilities; xvi. low carbon and renewable energy, including carbon offset; xvii. sustainable drainage systems and flood risk mitigation; xviii. connection to, and support of, quality broadband and other telecommunication and information technology support networks; xix. green infrastructure; xx. local food production and growing; and xxi. other sustainability measures, including mitigation of impacts on and/or enhancement of biodiversity and wildlife habitats. B. The council will seek to secure planning obligations to ensure that development is acceptable in planning terms and the council will seek to: i. secure appropriate scheme implementation and control phasing where necessary; ii. secure an appropriate contribution towards monitoring of planning obligations.

Refuse and recycling

A. The council will expect all refuse and recycling storage to: i. fully integrate into the wider design from the outset; ii. be conveniently located for users and within the stipulated distances for collection; iii. have attractive heavy-duty, robustly detailed structures; iv. be fully ventilated; v. be large enough to accommodate the easy manoeuvring of refuse/ recycling containers and have sufficient space to accommodate any increased storage requirements; and vi. be secure and safe. B. Additionally communal, commercial or large scale refuse stores should be: i. located away from residential accommodation to avoid harm to amenity and outlook; ii. mechanically ventilated where necessary; and iii. have a water supply and drain to allow for wash down.

Digital connectivity infrastructure

A. The council supports the delivery of high quality digital infrastructure to enable the future expansion of electronic communications networks, including next generation mobile technology and full fibre broadband connections. The council will require provision for digital connectivity infrastructure in accordance with London Plan policy SI6. B. Proposals for electronic communications equipment, including applications for determination for prior approval procedure under Part 16 of the General Permitted Development Order 2015, will be supported if: i. the siting, height and design of the equipment will not cause harm to the character or appearance of the areas or the building on which it is located, including the significance and setting of historic assets, and will not be visually intrusive in the street scene or create unacceptable clutter; ii. it can be demonstrated that the equipment will meet International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields; iii. in the case of a ground-based or other installation, the possibility of using an existing building, mast, other structure, or sharing has been explored and proven to be impractical; iv. in the case of structures on the highway (including equipment cabinets and other ancillary equipment), they do not result in clutter, cause an obstruction on the highway or block visibility splays - a minimum footway width of 2 metres should be maintained in all but exceptional circumstances; v. obsolete/surplus equipment is removed and the building or land is restored; and vi. it can be demonstrated that the equipment will not cause interference with other electrical equipment, air traffic services or instrumentation operated in the national interest.

Waterloo and South Bank

By 2035 Waterloo and South Bank will continue to be a thriving and competitive area playing a key role in the central London and Lambeth economy. The council will secure this by supporting and enhancing Waterloo and South Bank's various roles as: i. a Central Activities Zone retail cluster; ii. a location for specialist and independent retail as part of the Lower Marsh/ The Cut/ Leake Street Special Policy Area; iii. an international centre for culture and arts as part of the London Plan South Bank/Bankside Strategic Cultural Area; iv. a pre-eminent international, domestic and local tourist, leisure, retail and entertainment area; v. a major location for offices, creative and digital industries, healthcare, MedTech and life sciences businesses and higher education; vi. a mixed residential area with appropriate supporting community, service and shopping facilities; vii. having a valued historic character; and viii. one of London's most important transport hubs. This vision for Waterloo and South Bank will be achieved by: A. supporting sustainable development for jobs and homes in line with London Plan targets, securing maximum benefits for Lambeth residents and businesses through the application of affordable housing policy, affordable workspace policy and planning obligations for local training and employment. B. supporting development that contributes to long term place-shaping objectives. C. optimising the area's potential for the full range of central London and town centre activities consistent with its Central Activities Zone retail cluster status to enable it to compete effectively, securing significant inward investment for the benefit of the local community and more widely for the borough, including safeguarding and promoting the role of Lower Marsh/ The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area as a centre for local needs and specialist independent retailing. This will be done by: i. requiring at least 50 per cent of ground floor units in the Lower Marsh/ The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area to be in retail use and at least 30 per cent of ground floor units in Lower Marsh to be in food and drink use. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses within Class E; ii. not permitting in the Lower Marsh/The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area the conversion of two or more retail units into larger retail units; iii. supporting improvements to Lower Marsh street market; and iv. not permitting proposals for additional betting shops in the Central Activities Zone retail cluster. D. promoting the growth of the area's role as a business district by supporting office development and affordable workspace that provides a range of unit sizes, can be subdivided to encourage flexible use and co-working and workspace suitable for small and medium enterprises and creative and digital industries. E. promoting and supporting development and uses of an appropriate height (in accordance with Local Plan policy Q26 and Annex 10), scale and form to reinforce Waterloo and South Bank

Loughborough Junction

A. The council will work with local stakeholders to support the role of Loughborough Junction as a local centre with a clear identity and sense of place. This will be done by using the railway bridges, viaducts and railway arches as a catalyst for change, making greater use of under-used spaces and places and bringing forward new housing where appropriate. The council will: i. support sensitive new development which makes better use of under-used spaces and places to improve amenity, increase public safety and the appearance of the area; ii. support improvements to the local centre's retail and leisure offer and community facilities so residents can access essential services within walking or cycling distance of their homes; iii. encourage new employment uses in the area, particularly development that brings vacant and/or dilapidated railway arches back into use; iv. support development that enhances the character of the area's various yards and maintains a mix of uses; v. support proposals that enhance the growth of creative and digital industries in the Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ); vi. support proposals that increase the permeability, accessibility, navigability and safety of the area through improvements to existing walking and cycling routes and the creation of new, healthy, safe and accessible routes and opening up of key routes to previously inaccessible sites. Proposals to open up routes alongside railway arches and to contribute to the Low Line project will be supported. Proposals that harm accessibility in the town centre will be resisted; vii. support measures to improve local air quality; viii. protect existing open space and support measures that improve access to open space and increase green infrastructure, including the creation of green chains that link together the area's open spaces; and ix. require development proposals to contribute to improvements to the quality, accessibility and safety of the public realm in the vicinity of the site. B. When considering proposals affecting existing community facilities, in addition to the requirements of Local Plan policies S1 and/or EN1, the council will ensure the maintenance of an adequate supply supervised facilities for children and young people, as well as other community facilities to meet local needs. C. The council will work with local groups to improve transport infrastructure to respond to growing demand. This will prioritise walking, cycling and the use of public transport over car use and seek improvements to the station, including step-free access. The council will plan for and promote a reduction in the number of people driving through the Loughborough Junction area, particularly for journeys under two miles, including through the provision of Cycleways and green routes. The Healthy Route Network identifies a number of priority links for walking and cycling to provide connections to Brixton, Camberwell, Herne Hill and Oval. Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood includes the provision of enhanced walking and cycling links to Brixton town centre. D. New and existing walking and cycling routes should be enhanced to reduce crime and the fear of crime through improved lighting, particularly under bridges, through arches, and alongside viaducts, and frontages should be activated to create surveillance. Bike-hire stations, and car club/hire facilities, and electric vehicle charging points should be provided throughout the area. E. The council will work with industry stakeholders to minimise the impact of construction activity in the area by planning and co-ordinating activities to reduce disruption, ensure safety, especially for vulnerable road users, and reduce environmental impacts. F. An opportunity exists to comprehensively refurbish and convert the Rathgar Road railway arches and associated public realm to achieve a mix of space for small businesses, that include workspace and maker space; community facilities; and cafes and restaurants that complement the nearby local town centre and are supported by environmental and accessibility improvements. The council will support proposals that achieve these objectives as part of a comprehensive approach, subject to the following requirements: i. no fewer than six railway arches are for office, research and development and light industrial/social infrastructure uses and no more than six railway arches are for café and restaurant uses; ii. it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the council that proposed café and restaurant uses in the arches would complement the existing local centre and they could not be provided within existing vacant premises in the local centre; iii. it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the council that appropriate engagement with and support for existing tenants would be provided, including consideration of alternative locations; iv. potential harm to neighbouring residential uses is assessed and appropriately mitigated; including through controls on opening hours; v. the proposal would deliver appropriate public realm improvements along Rathgar Road; vi. improve connectivity to the local centre and through railway arches where possible and support integration with and connectivity to the local centre; and vii. the proposal would include improvements to the back of the arches facing the LJ works site, including façade and lighting improvements. Proposals for the Rathgar Road arches that do not achieve these objectives in a comprehensive way will be assessed against all other relevant Local Plan policies, including ED6 Railway arches. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E. G. The council will support improvements to Loughborough Junction's yards, including: i. Wickwood Street and Railway Arches (Loughborough Road Key Industrial and Business Area) - improvements to existing workspace in the railway arches and new servicing facilities. ii. Higgs Yard – improvements to the pedestrian and cycling environment at the junction of Coldharbour Lane/Herne Hill Road and improve the relationship of the Higgs development with the adjacent railway arches. iii. Hardess Yard – improvements to workspace and reinstatement of the route from Hinton Road to Hardess Street. Working with the freeholder of the arches and leaseholders, the council will explore the potential to create dual aspect units in the railway arches, including those facing the Higgs development, where possible. iv. Ridgway and Orphans Yard – retention of and improvements to existing arches in Ridgway Road and Orphans Yard, improving the relationship with Wyck Gardens and the pedestrian environment on Ridgway Road. Working with the freeholder of the arches and leaseholders, the council will explore the potential to group car repair businesses to towards the western end of Ridgway Road, enabling other types of small business to occupy the eastern arches.

Delivery and monitoring

A. The council will deliver the spatial vision and strategic objectives of the Local Plan by: B. working with a range of partners to ensure sustainable development and regeneration opportunities are fully explored, including optimising the use of previously developed land and vacant buildings and the beneficial use of vacant historic buildings commensurate with their conservation; C. encouraging and supporting sustainable development that enhances the local distinctiveness of neighbourhoods and delivers regeneration objectives defined in London Plan Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks and Areas for Regeneration, and local area masterplans. In particular, this will relate to the Central Activities Zone, the London Plan Opportunity Areas of Vauxhall and Waterloo, the town centres of Brixton, Clapham, Streatham, West Norwood/Tulse Hill and to other well defined localities such as Loughborough Junction, Stockwell, Herne Hill, Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace and Kennington/Oval; D. supporting various initiatives such as neighbourhood plans, town centre partnerships, Business Improvement Districts and similar business networks and business-led and other neighbourhood management schemes in order to promote centres, assist in attracting inward investment, and co-ordinate and manage improvements to the public realm; E. helping to promote and maintain mixed, balanced and diverse communities within neighbourhoods, ensuring maximum accessibility for people with disabilities and a child-friendly environment; F. monitoring the implementation of policies and infrastructure on a regular basis and reviewing strategies for implementation as required.

Presumption in favour of sustainable development

A. The policies in this Plan reflect the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. When considering planning proposals, the council will always work proactively with applicants jointly to find solutions which mean that proposals can be approved wherever possible, and to secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in Lambeth. B. Planning applications that accord with the policies in this Local Plan (and, where relevant, with policies in neighbourhood plans) will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. C. Where there are no policies relevant to a planning application, or the policies which are most important for determining the application are out of date the council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise – taking into account whether: i. the application of policies in the National Planning Policy Framework that protect areas or assets of particular importance provides a clear reason for refusing the development proposed; or ii. any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework taken as a whole.

Enforcement

A. The council will investigate reported breaches of planning control in accordance with its planning enforcement protocol. Cases will be prioritised according to the harm to amenity caused and resources available. Investigations will be carried out proportionately in relation to the breach of planning control identified. B. Where informal negotiations fail to resolve the identified breach of planning control, and where it is considered appropriate and expedient to do so having regard to the provisions of the development plan and any other material considerations, formal action will be taken.

Stockwell

The council will support the role of Stockwell as a district centre with a clear and distinguishable community focus and heart and a clear physical sense of place supported by its heritage assets. The council will support initiatives and strategies that will help Stockwell's residents and businesses fully realise the benefits and opportunities that the adjacent NEV Opportunity Area is delivering, particularly as parts of the area are identified as Strategic Areas for Regeneration in the London Plan. This will be achieved through: A. safeguarding and encouraging retail uses: within the primary shopping area, no fewer than 50 per cent of ground-floor units should be in retail use. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E; B. supporting appropriate opportunities to deliver additional housing within the district centre and the nearby neighbourhoods; C. enhancing its historic environment; D. encouraging commercial, civic and other employment uses, particularly small business space suitable for creative and digital industries; E. developing and enhancing its sense of place by introducing measures that will reduce the severance caused by Clapham Road, particularly in the town centre, reduce road danger and improve environmental and accessibility conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; F. working with TfL to implement the council's Healthy Route Network in the area, including upgrading Cycleway 7 to make it attractive and accessible to the whole community; G. creating public open spaces and linkages throughout the area, including improvements to housing estates and connections to and within housing estates; and H. supporting measures to improve air quality and increase green infrastructure.

West Norwood/Tulse Hill

A. The council will promote the role of West Norwood/Tulse Hill as a vibrant district centre through the development of key sites, to improve the quality and variety of retail floorspace and to increase workspace, education uses, community facilities, cultural uses and housing. Development in the area will need to be of a scale and form related and appropriate to its context with particular regard to local views and heritage assets. Housing densities should be optimised, particularly on highly accessible sites and where there is a broader need to realise a range of public benefits through major regeneration opportunities, such as Site 18. The role and contribution of West Norwood cemetery as a major historic asset and visitor attraction will be promoted. B. The council will promote the district centre as a hub of community life and retail, commercial and cultural activity and will ensure that development enhances the viability and vitality of the centre. Shopping uses will be safeguarded and encouraged; within the primary shopping area, all ground floor units should be in active frontage uses and no fewer than 50 per cent of ground floor units are to be in shop use. Throughout the centre as a whole, there should be no more than 15 per cent and no more than 2 in 5 consecutive hot food takeaway uses. No more betting shops will be permitted in the town centre. C. The council will work with stakeholders to promote improvements to public transport services to the area, including accessibility improvements to the rail stations and the wider objective to improve the reliability and frequency of rail services across the area. The council will work with TfL to reduce traffic dominance caused by Tulse Hill gyratory, including through the potential re-introduction of two-way working, creating better, safer connections for walking and cycling and an improved environment. D. The council will bring forward improvements to conditions for walking and cycling through the Healthy Route Network. E. The council will support measures to increase green infrastructure, improve access to open space and improve air quality. F. Development and investment will be directed towards five focal areas: West Norwood Central Retail Area, West Norwood Commercial Area, Norwood High Street, West Norwood Cultural and Heritage Area and Tulse Hill. This will be delivered by: i. West Norwood Central Retail Area (Site 18) – promoting mixed-use development including housing; a new street frontage pulled back to widen the shopping parade for the town centre, an improved east-west permeability route through the site, preferably aligned with Chatsworth Way. In order to incentivise land assembly and comprehensive redevelopment opportunities the density of new development should be optimised, provided that the architectural quality and detailing is of a high standard to enhance the appearance of the town centre and does not harm locally important views. New commercial floorspace must provide flexible workspace to provide opportunities for creative and digital industries. Any redevelopment must improve the vitality and viability of the town centre as a whole, as well as creating a new sense of place and attracting back shoppers who currently go elsewhere. ii. West Norwood Commercial Area – protecting Lambeth's largest industrial area whilst supporting opportunities for the evolution of West Norwood Commercial Area as a hub of creative enterprise, innovation and industry. Development should provide an increase in the amount, range, quality and flexibility of business premises and a variety of industrial uses in accordance with London Plan policy. The council will proactively seek opportunities to acquire land and work in partnership with existing landowners to increase the amount of industrial floorspace capacity and to diversify the employment offer. iii. Norwood High Street – designating the section of Norwood High Street to the south of the railway line a Creative Business Cluster to redefine and revitalise its role for creative and digital industries, building on the proximity to the Commercial Area, West Norwood station and the heritage and cultural area in the town centre. The council will support the development and renewal of spaces appropriate for creative and digital enterprises to encourage a range of businesses such as makers, artists and designers to locate in the Business Cluster. The council will promote the function of the Business Cluster by supporting: mixed-use or enabling development, which may include residential on upper floors so long as it would not negatively affect the function of the Business Cluster or adjacent KIBA and would deliver ground floor workspace for makers and creative and digital industries; proposals that maximise the delivery of workspace appropriate for creative and digital industries and include a range of unit sizes and workspace typologies; and proposals which support and complement the creative and digital industries, such as the inclusion of ancillary sales/display space or meeting spaces. The council will produce a Supplementary Planning Document for this section of Norwood High Street. iv. West Norwood Cultural and Heritage Area - protecting and strengthening the role of existing cultural, community and heritage assets; supporting new community and cultural uses; preserving and enhancing the historic and heritage significance of West Norwood cemetery including measures to remove assets from the 'at risk' register and supporting public realm enhancements. A priority is to enhance the arrival of pedestrians through significant improvements to West Norwood station and safe and accessible walking and cycling connections to the wider area and local attractions, particularly to the leisure centre and Norwood Park. Development in this area will need to be particularly sensitive in terms of appropriate scale and form in view of the heritage importance of the adjoining cemetery and its many listed buildings. v. Tulse Hill – improving its role as a gateway to the wider West Norwood area. Given the area's high accessibility, the density of new development should be optimised, provided the architectural quality and detailing is of a high standard to enhance the appearance of the town centre and ensure it does not harm locally important views or the setting of heritage assets. Specific objectives include refurbishment of the railway station, with improved access and intensification of uses around the station interchange; supporting higher density residential-led growth with mixed-use retail and food and drink uses; encouraging improved active frontages along either side of the railway line; improved links from Tulse Hill Station to the area to its east; supporting improvements to the public realm to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity; and removal of the gyratory system which causes significant severance to the area, carrying high volumes of traffic on the South Circular and resulting in a hostile environment for walking and cycling. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E.

Kennington/Oval

The council will support growth in Kennington/Oval as an important residential and employment area while enhancing the quality of its existing well-defined character and sense of place and seeking maximum community benefit from development proposals. This will be sought through: A. an area-wide approach to investment and growth to ensure integration with neighbouring Opportunity Areas. B. supporting high quality regeneration for mixed use of the Oval gasworks and adjacent Tesco sites. C. protecting and encouraging intensification of industrial floorspace capacity within the area's Key Industrial and Business Areas in accordance with London Plan policy. D. supporting development at the Oval stadium to extend the range and quality of facilities including those to serve the local community; improved public realm around the Oval to provide an enhanced experience for visitors, more appropriate for an international sporting venue; better links between local facilities and public transport; and improving the relationship of the stadium with the adjoining area. In particular, improvements will be sought to the quality of the linkages with the local centre along Clapham Road, by improving the attractiveness of the public realm, the creation of appropriate public spaces and interesting features and promoting active frontage uses along the route. Development proposals will be expected to mitigate any harmful impacts of large numbers of visitors on the surrounding area. E. seeking to improve the quality and extent of shopping and other appropriate town centre uses within the area and local centres, including appropriate re-use of the Oval House Theatre, as well as sites in the wider area, to improve the range and quality of employment and housing. F. supporting and enhancing the heritage quality and attributes of the conservation area, Kennington Park, St Mark's Church and the use of its churchyard for market use. G. seeking the improvement of traffic, air quality and environmental conditions for school and cyclists, the quality and accessibility of the public realm and linkages between Kennington Park and other spaces and the shopping frontages in Clapham Road and Brixton Road. H. seeking improvements to green infrastructure and access to open space throughout the area. I. implementing the council's Healthy Route Network in the area, including improvements to Cycleway 7 on the A3 corridor, Cycleway 5 on quieter streets and the direct link to Waterloo via Kennington Lane. The council will support TfL in the delivery of expected routes on the A23 linking to Brixton and the A202 linking to Camberwell. J. working with industry stakeholders to minimise the impact of construction activity in the area by planning and co-ordinating activities to reduce disruption, ensure safety, especially for vulnerable road users, and reduce environmental impacts.

Herne Hill

The council will support the role of Herne Hill as a small community-focused district centre by: A. safeguarding and encouraging retail uses and other appropriate town-centre activities, including housing: within the primary shopping area, all ground-floor units should be in active frontage use with no less than 50 per cent of ground-floor units in retail use and no more than 25 per cent in food and drink use; and outside of the primary shopping area, no more than 2 in 5 consecutive ground-floor units should be in food and drink use. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E; B. supporting opportunities to deliver new residential and commercial uses whilst enhancing its sense of place including its historic character; C. supporting residential development on small sites both within and outside of the town centre in accordance with Local Plan policies; D. supporting further improvements to the quality, safety and accessibility of the public realm, convenient linkage between the station and adjoining areas, and opportunities for improvements to the station; E. supporting proposals to increase green infrastructure, access to open space and to improve air quality; F. improving walking and cycling links to and from the area, particularly to Brixton and West Norwood as part of Lambeth's Healthy Route Network and supporting Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood; G. supporting the growth of creative and digital industries in the Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ); and H. working closely with the London Borough of Southwark to ensure a co-ordinated approach to the management of the centre.

Lower Marsh/The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area

promoting the role of Lower Marsh/The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area as a centre for local needs and specialist independent retailing. This will be done by: i. requiring at least 50 per cent of ground floor units in the Lower Marsh/The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area to be in retail use and at least 30 per cent of ground floor units in Lower Marsh to be in food and drink use. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses within Class E; ii. not permitting in the Lower Marsh/The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area the conversion of two or more retail units into larger retail units; iii. supporting improvements to Lower Marsh street market; and iv. not permitting proposals for additional betting shops in the Central Activities Zone retail cluster.

Betting shops and payday loan shops

A. Applications for betting shops will not be permitted: i. in district centres, other than West Norwood, where this would lead to an over concentration defined as being more than three betting shops or more than 1 in 10 consecutive premises; or ii. in local centres where this would lead to an over concentration defined as being more than one betting shop per centre; or iii. where it would lead to an increased perception or likelihood of reduced vitality and commercial viability in the area; or iv. where, because of its nature and its location, it is likely to give rise to anti-social behaviour and disturbance to local residents and users of the town centre and a risk to the level of crime. B. Applications for payday loan shops will not be permitted: i. in local and district centres where this would lead to an over-concentration of such uses, defined as being more than one per centre; or ii. it would lead to an increased perception or likelihood of reduced vitality and commercial viability in the area. C. The approach to betting shops and payday loan shops in Waterloo, Brixton, Streatham and West Norwood/Tulse Hill is set out in their respective Places and Neighbourhoods policies.

Local centres and dispersed local shops

A. The council will support and protect the role of local centres and local shops in meeting the day to day needs of communities. Active frontage uses, and particularly retail uses, will be encouraged and protected. Where new ground floor units are created, generally 50 per cent of this ground floor floorspace should be in commercial, business and service use. Where necessary and justified, the council will use conditions/and or planning obligations to limit uses consented within Class E to achieve the objectives of this policy. B. To ensure the vitality, viability and function of local centres, the change of use of ground floor units will be supported only where the use proposed is an active frontage use and an appropriate mix and balance of uses is retained. The requirements of Local Plan policies ED8, and ED10 also apply. C. Exceptionally, the loss of active frontage uses within local centres will be allowed where it is demonstrated that: i. the premises have been actively marketed over a continuous period of at least one year for an active frontage use compatible with the function of the centre, and it has not been possible to secure an occupier; and ii. the proposal would not detrimentally affect the character of the centre. D. The loss of dispersed local shops outside of local centres will only be supported where: i. the premises have been actively marketed over a continuous period of at least one year for an alternative shop or social infrastructure use compatible with the location, and it has not been possible to secure an occupier; and ii. there is a town centre or accessible provision of essential daily goods within reasonable walking distance (within 400m).

Markets

A. Proposals for new off-street permanent, indoor or street markets, car boot sales and temporary markets will be supported provided that: i. the scale, nature and location would not harm existing shopping facilities or markets located within town centres; ii. there would not be an unacceptable impact on local amenity or the general environment; iii. adequate provision is made for traders' parking, deliveries and servicing, set-up and storage of stalls, power supply and storage and disposal of refuse; and iv. there would not be an unacceptable impact on traffic flow or increase in traffic congestion in the area. B. The council will seek to maintain, and support the enhancement of, existing indoor and street markets within the borough. Developments that would adversely affect existing indoor or street markets will not be permitted. Where construction of a development could adversely affect a street market, applicants should assess this impact and propose mitigation measures to ensure the street market can continue to operate.

Visitor attractions, leisure, arts and cultural uses

A. In accordance with London Plan policy HC5, the council wishes to promote, safeguard and improve leisure, recreation, arts and cultural facilities in the borough where they meet local and wider needs, especially in the Central Activities Zone, Vauxhall and Waterloo London Plan Opportunity Areas and in town centres. B. Visitor attractions and major leisure and cultural activities located in the Central Activities Zone, Vauxhall and Waterloo London Plan Opportunity Areas and Brixton and Streatham major town centres will be supported. Proposals should demonstrate in a visitor management plan how the potential impacts of high volumes of visitors would be managed, including appropriate provision for short term coach parking and, if necessary, long term coach parking on site. Planning obligations will be sought to address any additional public service provision and maintenance, including local transport services, required as a result of the development in accordance with the approach set out in Annex 9. Planning obligations may also be sought for improvements to the public realm, especially on routes to and from public transport nodes. C. Change of use or loss of existing visitor attractions, leisure, arts and cultural uses will not be permitted. Redevelopment for mixed use will only be supported where the existing use is re-provided on site, or a replacement facility is provided elsewhere in the locality.

Town centres

A. The council will support the vitality and viability of Lambeth's hierarchy of major, district and local centres, and Central Activities Zone retail clusters, by: i. supporting retail, service, leisure, recreation and other appropriate uses in these areas; ii. maintaining the predominant retail function of primary shopping areas in major and district centres and the Central Activities Zone retail clusters; iii. delivering the regeneration of Lambeth's town centres; iv. improving existing retail facilities; v. supporting and protecting market areas and areas of specialist shopping including the Lower Marsh/The Cut/Leake Street Special Policy Area; vi. safeguarding local shops and other local services to meet community need within neighbourhoods; and vii. encouraging new residential development on appropriate sites as part of a wide mix of town centre uses and supporting the conversion of unused or underused space above ground floor units for new residential accommodation (subject to the requirements of other relevant policies relating to the existing use of the property). B. Development within centres will be encouraged in accordance with national policy to provide up to 800m2 net additional comparison retail floorspace across the borough by 2041. C. Development in town centres and Central Activities Zone retail clusters will be supported if: i. it is in scale and form appropriate to the size, role and function of the centre and its catchment; ii. it is designed to integrate with and add to the physical attractiveness of the area within which it is located, avoiding blank walls and façades; and iii. the mix of uses is in line with the places and neighbourhoods policies and policies ED8 (evening economy and food and drink uses), ED10 (betting shops and payday loan shops) and ED11 (local centres). Active frontage uses will be required at ground floor level. Exceptions will be allowed only outside of the primary shopping area where the nature of the development does not allow for this and/or it can be shown that a fully serviced active frontage use is unlikely to be let, and it can be demonstrated that the proposal would contribute to enhancing the vitality and viability of the centre. D. Proposals for town centre uses in edge of centre and out-of-centre locations will be assessed against the sequential test and impact assessment set out in the NPPF. Applications that fail the sequential test and/or where the impact assessment (where required) demonstrates significant adverse impact will not be permitted. Where necessary and justified, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations to limit uses consented within Classes E, F1 or F2 in order to achieve the objectives of this policy and to avoid the proliferation of main town centre uses outside of town centres. E. Major redevelopment proposals will be required to re-provide on affordable terms any small shop premises that would be lost and ensure that these are available at the same time as the main elements of the development, subject to viability. This will be secured through conditions or, where appropriate, planning obligations. F. In accordance with London Plan policy E9, major development proposals should provide an appropriate mix of unit sizes. Large-scale commercial development proposals (containing over 2,500m2 gross shop, service and food and drink floorspace) should consider the provision of small shops. G. The subdivision of larger units of over 250 m2 gross floor area within primary shopping areas will not be permitted unless it is demonstrated, though marketing evidence, that there is a lack of demand for larger units. H. The conversion or change of use of the storage and yard facilities of existing retail units will not be permitted where this would compromise the viability or future use of the remaining retail unit.

Evening economy and food and drink uses

A. Evening and food and drink uses should be primarily located in town centres and Central Activities Zone retail clusters in accordance with the requirements in the Places and Neighbourhoods policies in Section 11. B. Evening and food and drink uses will not be permitted where this would cause unacceptable harm to community safety or the amenity of neighbouring residential areas and sensitive uses as a result of: i. noise; ii. litter; iii. increase in anti-social behaviour; iv. visual intrusion arising from service plant such as ventilation and air conditioning equipment; v. size and scale of the proposal; vi. operating hours; vii. impact of delivery vehicles/services; viii. traffic generation and impact on traffic flow and road safety. C. Proposals for evening and food and drink uses should be accompanied by a management plan and a customer management plan, including mitigation measures for any negative impacts of these uses. Impacts such as noise and light pollution on local wildlife and biodiversity should be considered through appropriate location, design and scheduling to address the requirements of London Plan policy G6 Biodiversity and access to nature. D. The use of outdoor areas including garden areas, rooftops, forecourts and pavements in association with food and drink uses will be supported only where: i. this would not cause unacceptable harm to the amenity of adjoining residential property and the area generally, taking into account the size and type of the proposal, the hours of use proposed and the nature and character of the area; and ii. in the case of pavements, the width of the footway is adequate to allow this without obstructing pedestrian flow, and the use is arranged so as not to be a hazard to people with disabilities and older people and families with small children. This may require a suitable means of enclosure to demarcate the extent of the use. Stopping up of public highway to provide private outdoor seating areas will be resisted, especially in town centres. E. Proposals for hot food takeaways will not be permitted if proposed within 400 metres of the boundary of a primary or secondary school. The opening hours of hot food takeaways may be controlled through conditions where this is considered necessary to manage impacts on neighbouring residential amenity. Operators are encouraged to comply with the Healthier Catering Commitment standards. Proposals for drive-through takeaways will not be permitted in any location. Proposals for the redevelopment of existing drive-through takeaways for other uses will be supported, subject to other development plan policies. F. Applications for food and drink uses where home delivery of food is proposed should include a Delivery and Servicing Plan providing details of the scale of operation, delivery collection points, locations for parking of delivery vehicles/bikes and hours of operation, to enable assessment of impacts. In areas of high footfall or where there are highway safety or amenity issues, the council will not permit home delivery services. In other situations the council will seek to agree a management plan with the applicant.

Public houses

A. In accordance with London Plan policy HC7, the council will use its available planning powers to support the retention of public houses. In considering applications which require planning permission for the change of use, redevelopment and/or demolition of a public house, the council will consider whether: i. the public house use is no longer economically viable; a viability report must be submitted and this must include evidence of active and appropriate marketing over a continuous period of at least 24 months and evidence that all reasonable efforts have been made to preserve the facility; ii. the proposal would not result in the loss of a service or facility of particular heritage, economic, social or cultural value to the local community; and iii. the proposed alternative use will not detrimentally affect the vitality of the area and the character of the street scene. B. Changes of use will only be acceptable where the criteria set out in part (a) of the policy above are met and there is no reasonable prospect in the medium term of re-use or refurbishment for an alternative commercial, business and service, community or appropriate sui generis use in town centres; or for an alternative social infrastructure use outside of town centres, demonstrated through marketing evidence. Where necessary and justified, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations to limit uses consented within Classes E, F1 and F2 in order to achieve the objectives of this policy and to avoid the proliferation of main town centre uses outside of town centres. C. If the public house is considered by the council to be either of townscape value or a heritage asset the council will seek retention of the building and any external features of interest, including characteristic pub features. D. Schemes affecting public houses should not result in a loss of cellarage, staff accommodation or other features within the curtilage of the public house which might render the public house use unviable. E. Proposals for new public houses will be supported within Lambeth's town centres, subject to other development plan policies. F. This policy applies to lawful public houses and sites previously in lawful pub use, whether currently in use as a public house or vacant. The council will have regard to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) definition of a public house when applying this policy.

Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace

The council will support the role of Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace as a district centre and work with the adjoining London boroughs to safeguard and encourage retail uses and other appropriate town-centre uses, including housing. It will support opportunities for physical improvements to the centre which enhance and improve its character, increase green infrastructure, improve air quality and will seek to improve traffic, safety, accessibility and environmental conditions for pedestrians and cyclists in the area and public transport links to other parts of London. The council will support the vibrant arts and cultural scene and also encourage the growth of the creative and digital industries sector in the area. New housing in the wider Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace area will be supported. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E. This will be achieved by: A. safeguarding and encouraging retail uses: within the primary shopping area, no less than 50 per cent of ground-floor units should be in retail use; all ground-floor units should be in active frontage use; and no more than 25 per cent in food and drink use; B. supporting the potential extension of the Tramlink to Crystal Palace and/or improvements to rail frequencies on the Beckenham Junction corridor to provide improved access for the area; Gipsy Hill station is only fully accessible to one platform and development should seek to enable step-free access to both platforms; C. working with TfL on options to improve bus services towards central London and supporting planned improvements to the bus station; D. investigating, with TfL and other adjoining boroughs, ways in which traffic conditions in the area can be improved to ameliorate access to sustainable modes of transport, control speeds, reduce congestion and improve air quality, including the consideration of re-introducing two-way working at the triangle and a co-ordinated approach to road danger reduction, parking and servicing control and management; E. implementing the Healthy Route network from Crystal Palace to Herne Hill via Gipsy Hill and West Dulwich and exploring opportunities to deliver improved links southward, particularly to Croydon town centre; F. protecting Cooper's Yard Studios for cultural, creative and digital uses; and G. working closely with the adjoining boroughs to ensure a co-ordinated approach to the management of the centre.

Vauxhall

A retail cluster will be created at Vauxhall, known as Vauxhall Cross. Mixed-use development will be supported that contributes to the creation of this centre including town-centre uses such as retail, employment, housing, leisure, entertainment and other creative, cultural and community uses in line with its Central Activities Zone (CAZ) designation and as part of the wider London Plan Vauxhall/Nine Elms/Battersea Opportunity Area (now known as Nine Elms Vauxhall). This will be achieved by: A. Creating a sustainable mix of high density development contributing to the delivery of the remaining potential for new homes and jobs, including construction jobs, in the Nine Elms Vauxhall area as a whole; B. Promoting the new retail cluster, Vauxhall Cross, which will increase the vitality of the area and form a growth pole in keeping with the CAZ designation; creating opportunities for affordable retail; and focusing active frontage uses to support the retail cluster and underpin its viability, ensuring that the diverse evening economy offer is appropriately managed. At least 25 per cent of ground floor units within the retail cluster should be in retail use to meet the needs of local residents and workers. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E; C. Reinforcing neighbourhood destinations at Black Prince Road, Old Paradise Street and Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens with new mixed-use development, including consolidation and expansion of the cultural and evening economy as part of a network of activities between places of interest; D. Encouraging and facilitating the use of the railway arches as an active spine, a focus for employment and business, as well as a mix of uses which could include cultural, artistic and community uses in appropriate locations, along with routes for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Low Line project; E. Reconnecting Vauxhall to the river with new pedestrian links through the transformation of Vauxhall's transport infrastructure and public realm, improving the riverside walk and enlivening the waterfront with activities; F. The creation of a series of streets, spaces and places, revitalising Vauxhall with new active street frontages and a new public square fronting the main line station entrance as a focus for the new retail cluster; G. Connecting and improving the existing green spaces, especially the Linear Park, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, Vauxhall Park, Lambeth High Street Recreational Ground, Archbishops Park and Larkhall Park, and creating enlarged and new open spaces where possible; H. Improving the transport experience throughout the area by reducing the dominance of road traffic, increasing the capacity of public transport infrastructure and maximising opportunities to walk and cycle safely and comfortably throughout the whole area. This will include the replacement of the existing one-way road system to make it two-way and the building of a new modern bus station and canopy supported by an improved, accessible public realm and connectivity with surrounding areas. Simplified road junctions and crossings will concentrate movements along natural desire lines throughout the whole area; I. Working with TfL to investigate whether the one-way system at Kennington Lane/Durham Street/Harleyford Road can be replaced with a two-way system and to promote walking, cycling and public realm improvements on Albert Embankment and along the viaduct linking Vauxhall to Waterloo as part of the Low Line project. The council, supported by TfL, will also consider the introduction of traffic management measures to reduce through traffic on local streets. Developments must be at least traffic neutral to support the objective creating a new transport interchange. Increased use of the River Thames for transporting people and freight will also be promoted; J. Implementing the council's Healthy Route Network, including improvements for walking and cycling on Albert Embankment to provide a high quality link between Vauxhall and Waterloo; K. Working with industry stakeholders to minimise the impact of construction activity in the area by planning and co-ordinating activities to reduce disruption, ensure safety, particularly for vulnerable road users, and reduce environmental impacts; L. Supporting development that is appropriate to the different characteristics and roles of distinct character areas of Vauxhall. This includes: 1. Lambeth Gateway 2. Central Embankment 3. Glasshouse Walk 4. Vauxhall Cross 5. Miles Street 6. Pascal Place 1 and 2. In the Lambeth Gateway and Central Embankment this means enhancing the appearance and character of Albert Embankment, with active ground-floor frontages and an expanded range of employment and residential uses. The area needs to become highly accessible and well connected to the surrounding area, maintaining and improving safe access to the River Thames. 3. At Glasshouse Walk, to reinforce the character of this area, lower density development than elsewhere in the Vauxhall area will be supported: developing a creative mixed-use quarter centred on Vauxhall Walk; maximising opportunities for the use of the railway arches for commercial, leisure and night-time uses; promoting creative uses around Vauxhall Walk; improving existing public spaces including Pedlar's Park; and regenerating Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens to create a high quality public green space that serves a community focal point which is highly connected, accessible, active and safe. 4, 5 and 6. At Vauxhall Cross, Miles Street and Pascal Place, town-centre-led development, enhancing connectivity between Vauxhall Cross, the riverside and Nine Elms/Battersea to the south. This is consistent with the development underway. In addition: M. The council supports the highest standards of sustainable design and construction and measures to improve air quality. The implementation of, and connection to, district heating networks and other effective forms of CO2 reduction and climate change adaptation, including innovative approaches, will be required in line with Local Plan and London Plan policies and to support the implementation of VNEB (NEV) energy masterplan; N. Remaining locations appropriate for tall buildings are identified in Annex 10. For greater detail on the composition of the cluster, see the Vauxhall Area SPD. The appropriateness of tall building development will be subject to acceptable impacts on the settings of heritage assets (especially the Westminster World Heritage Site). See Local Plan policies Q19 and Q26; O. Social infrastructure, the public realm environment and green spaces will be further strengthened by Lambeth's ongoing partnership working with organisations that are already operating in the locality including the business improvement district, Vauxhall One, Network Rail, Kennington, Oval and Vauxhall neighbourhood forum, TfL and landowners; and P. Development and uses should link with the adjoining areas of the London Plan Opportunity Area in the neighbouring borough of Wandsworth and support the overall approach to development described in the OAPF. Development proposals should take account of the potential to redevelop adjoining or surrounding sites.

Brixton

Brixton's role as a distinctive, multicultural and diverse major town centre will be safeguarded and promoted through careful and sensitive regeneration, recognising its local distinctiveness and historic built environment, and supporting economic, social and environmental sustainable development. A key objective of the Brixton Economic Action Plan is to develop a broader and more resilient local economy. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E. This will be achieved by: A. requiring, in the primary shopping area, that the proportion of retail units does not fall below 60 per cent and that the proportion of food and drink uses does not exceed 25 per cent, taking account of unimplemented planning permissions for change of use. In addition, no more than 2 in 5 consecutive ground floor units in the primary shopping area should be in food and drink use at one time. No more betting shops or payday loan shops will be supported within the centre as a whole. B. requiring, in the indoor markets (as shown on the Policies Map), that no less than 50 per cent of floorspace should be in shop use and no more than 50 per cent floorspace should be in café and restaurant use within each indoor market (Brixton Village, Market Row, Reliance Arcade), subject to a management plan being in place that is agreed between the council and the managers of the indoor markets. The thresholds for shop and café/restaurant floorspace for each indoor market relate to ground floor units and connected upper floors that share the same access for each indoor market. Public houses, wine bars and drinking establishments (including with expanded food provision) in the indoor markets will not be permitted on both the ground floor and upper floors. All independently accessed upper floorspace in each indoor market currently in community, office, research and development use or light industrial use will be protected. C. implementing an evening economy management zone which will seek to support the growth and diversification of the evening and night-time economy whilst managing its impact on local residents and the local environment. In the evening economy management zone, the proportion of units in food and drink, evening and night-time economy uses should not exceed 40 per cent, taking account of unimplemented planning permissions for change of use. No more than 10 per cent of ground floor units in the evening economy management zone should be in public house, wine bar, or drinking establishment (including with expanded food provision) use. In addition, no more than 3 in 5 consecutive ground floor units should be in food and drink, evening and night-time economy uses, taking account of unimplemented planning permissions for change of use. There will be a presumption against the use of rooftops and terraces for food and drink, evening and night-time economy uses in the evening economy management zone unless it can be robustly demonstrated there will be no harmful impact as a result of these uses. D. outside of the primary shopping area, indoor markets (as shown on the Policies Map) and evening economy management zone, ground floor uses in the town centre should be in commercial, business, service, learning, non-residential institution, local community or appropriate sui generis use. The proportion of units in public house, wine bar, drinking establishment (including with expanded food provision) and nightclub use should not exceed 5 per cent and no more than 2 in 5 consecutive ground floor units should be in public house, wine bar, drinking establishment (including with expanded food provision) or nightclub use. This should take account of unimplemented planning permissions for change of use. E. supporting the Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) through the promotion and growth of the existing cluster of creative and digital industries active in Brixton and complementing the wider aspirations for Brixton's economy. Applications within the CEZ for development including office, research and development and light industrial floorspace will be supported where they: i. maximise the amount of market, flexible, low-cost and affordable workspace suitable for creative and digital industries in accordance with Local Plan policies ED1 and ED2; ii. provide a mix of workspace typologies for different types and sizes of businesses with a focus on start-up, incubator and grow-on space for creative and digital industries that diversify and strengthen the sector; and iii. provide space, such as meeting rooms and exhibition spaces, which promotes networking and information sharing between businesses and sectors within the creative and digital industries and that can be accessed by local community groups. F. securing traffic reduction and initiatives to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality; the creation of new high-quality, safe, accessible and animated public spaces with increased green infrastructure; improvements in provision for pedestrian movement and cyclists; improved linkages within the town centre and connections with adjoining areas; and communal use of public spaces and public art. G. improving the quality of public transport provision and interchange; seeking further improvements in the quality and connectivity of public transport such as a fully accessible refurbished mainline train station; working with TfL to open the rear entrance to Brixton Underground Station on Electric Lane; delivering a cycle parking hub near the tube station; and exploring opportunities to improve access to east to west rail links. H. supporting a new mainline rail station building that improves arrival to and depart

Streatham

Streatham's role as a major town centre in South London will be supported and enhanced to create a vibrant and viable town centre with a diverse economy including retail, leisure, offices, hotels and housing. Investment in public realm, green infrastructure and public transport will ensure it is an attractive place to live, work and visit and is well connected to neighbouring centres and to Central London. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E. The vision for Streatham will be delivered by: A. supporting development which enhances the vitality and viability of the town centre by bringing forward new housing, retail, leisure, offices and workspace for creative and digital industries, whilst being sensitive to the centre's conservation area status and valued heritage assets. B. safeguarding retail uses in the two primary shopping areas (Streatham Hill and Streatham Central) and supporting appropriate new retail uses. Within the major centre as a whole, no fewer than 60 per cent of ground floor units in each of the two primary shopping areas (Streatham Hill and Streatham Central) are to be in retail use and within each area no more than 25 per cent food and drink use and no more than 2 in 5 consecutive food and drink uses. Outside of the two primary shopping areas ground floor units should be in commercial, business, service, learning, non-residential institution, local community or appropriate sui generis use. No more betting shops or payday loan shops will be supported across the centre as a whole. C. safeguarding Gleneldon Mews as an important location for light industrial uses and small businesses. D. supporting sustainable travel, the accessibility and use of public transport including buses and rail services, walking and cycling through improvements to the safety and accessibility of public realm and public transport facilities and through measures to reduce the impact and dominance of road traffic and to improve air quality. Development should have regard to parking stress across much of the area and in particular on streets around the town centre and the stations including Norbury station situated just outside the borough. E. improving Streatham's sense of place and visitor experience through investment in Streatham's Heritage at Risk assets, existing public spaces, the creation of new, safe and accessible public realm and increasing green infrastructure. F. encouraging property owners to work in partnership with others to remove assets from the Heritage at Risk Register. G. facilitating development and regeneration opportunities in the following key areas: i. Streatham Hill – its role as a gateway to the town centre from the north will be improved. Development should be of a scale and form appropriate to its location and relationship with the conservation area, and provide increased accessibility to the station and surrounding area. The council will support the regeneration of the former Streatham Hill theatre to become a major leisure and entertainment venue alongside workspace for creative and cultural industries. ii. Streatham Central – the potential of the area surrounding Streatham station will be realised and the council will encourage landowners to work together to bring forward appropriate redevelopment over both the short-term and long-term. Mixed-use development including residential, office and ground-floor active frontages will be supported. A mix of ground-floor unit sizes should be provided to support a diverse offer and to enhance the vitality of the town centre. The high accessibility of this location means that density should be optimised.

Clapham

The council will support the role of Clapham High Street as a district centre by safeguarding and encouraging retail, other town-centre uses, housing and workspace. It will seek to enhance its distinctive character associated with the Old Town, its historic environment, Clapham Common and its popularity for leisure and entertainment, and will encourage provision in particular for cultural, creative, visual and performing arts, street markets and other forms of community innovation, while managing the level of food and drink uses and the impact on amenity of the evening economy. Where necessary and justified to achieve the objectives of this policy, the council will use conditions and/or planning obligations in new development proposals to limit uses consented within Class E. The council will seek to address this by: A. supporting appropriate opportunities to deliver additional housing within the district centre and the nearby neighbourhoods; B. requiring no less than 50 per cent of ground-floor units in the primary shopping area to be in retail use; C. requiring no more than 25 per cent of original ground-floor units in food and drink use across the centre as a whole and no more than 2 in 5 consecutive units in food and drink use; D. permitting no additional public house, wine bar or drinking establishment (including with expanded food provision) or hot takeaway uses; E. supporting measures to improve air quality; F. requiring enhancements to the public realm of the town centre to increase green infrastructure and to improve the safety, accessibility and environment for pedestrians and cyclists and to improve linkages through the town centre, across the High Street and between the town centre and the Metropolitan Open Land at Clapham Common, including projects identified through 'Your Clapham – a vision for the high street' and the Healthy Route Network; G. conserving, managing and improving Clapham Common through the implementation of the Clapham Common Masterplan; H. working with TfL to increase public transport provision, including bus services, in the town centre; to promote a rail service from Clapham High Street to Victoria; to lengthen the platforms at Wandsworth Road and Clapham High Street; to reduce road danger on Clapham High Street and Wandsworth Road; and to improve the quality and safety of Cycleway 7; I. working with industry stakeholders to minimise the impact of construction activity in the area by planning and co-ordinating activities to reduce disruption, ensure safety, especially for vulnerable road users, and reduce environmental impacts. J. recognising the significance of Wandsworth Road in connecting Clapham with surrounding neighbourhoods.

Traffic reduction and sustainable transport

reducing traffic and supporting better conditions for walking and cycling, throughout Waterloo alongside improvements in capacity, accessibility and interchange quality at Waterloo Station; this includes the implementation of the Healthy Route Network across the area and proposals to increase permeability by providing better linkages to Lower Marsh and other parts of Waterloo, while respecting the heritage context of the station and adjoining areas. Traffic management measures to deter unnecessary motor vehicle trips and innovative measures to reduce the impact of freight and construction traffic will be promoted, including increased use of the River Thames and existing piers for transporting people and freight. Promotion of low and zero emissions vehicles will be a particular focus across the area.

Cycle storage

A. Cycle storage in all development (including conversions) should be: i. fully integrated into proposals from the initial design stage; ii. directly and conveniently accessed from outside the building; iii. accessible, attractive, secure and safe to use; iv. either in individual lockers, or in stores shared by groups of immediate neighbours; v. covered, fully ventilated, robustly constructed and easy to maintain; vi. be fully compliant with the London Cycling Design Standards; and vii. inclusive, allowing for different user needs and different types of cycles. B. When considering small-scale flat conversions and intensification of use the council will: i. assess whether there is scope to provide adequate cycle storage provision when assessing unit numbers/site layouts (and may seek a reduction in unit numbers in order to accommodate suitable cycle storage provision); ii. support cycle storage in front gardens/forecourts only where it does not compromises visual amenity or access; iii. support storage within flats where there is a dedicated storage place, fire safety is not compromised, accessibility is convenient and it does not result in cycles being stored externally such as on a balcony or roof; and iv. consider the removal of an on-street parking bay in favour of an on-road cycle store to be shared between residents where it can be shown that there is no other practical alternative due to site constraints. The cost, including the opportunity cost of kerbside space, is to be borne by the development. C. All cycle storage should be fully compliant with the minimum standards set out in the London Plan and exceed these where a high demand for cycling is expected.

Sustainable travel

A. In accordance with London Plan Policy T1, the council will promote a sustainable pattern of development in the borough, minimising the need to travel, maximising trips made by sustainable modes and reducing dependence on the private car in accordance with the Lambeth Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan. B. The council will apply London Plan policy T2, Healthy Streets, in accordance with the Lambeth Healthy Routes Plan and Low Traffic Neighbourhood Plan, to facilitate trips by walking and cycling in order to reduce health inequalities. C. In managing the road network, Lambeth will give priority to the movement of people according to the following hierarchy and this should be reflected in development proposals: i. walking; ii. cycling; iii. buses; iv. Licenced Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs); v. motorcycles/scooters; vi. private cars. The council will also promote and prioritise sustainable freight (see Local Plan policy T8). D. Development that generates a significant number of trips will be required to be located in an area with an appropriate level of public transport accessibility and where public transport capacity can accommodate the proposed increase in the number of trips, or where capacity can be increased to an appropriate level through contributions, where this cannot be achieved through Transport for London or other agencies' funding. E. Development must contribute towards the improvement of inclusive access to public transport and the improvement and delivery of walking and cycling routes that serve the site. This could be achieved through the design itself, and/or through financial contributions, appropriate to the scale and impact of the development. F. The council will apply London Plan policy T4 to the assessment and mitigation of transport impacts, including requirements for travel plans. G. All development should reduce road danger, to help meet the Mayor's 'Vision Zero' target. Road danger should be reduced at source by limiting motor vehicle trips and identifying and delivering highway safety measures at and around the development site, including temporary measures during the construction phase.

Walking

A. Lambeth will support the delivery of a programme of public realm improvements designed to create attractive places that encourage economic and social activity, improve conditions for pedestrians, and make walking a safer, healthier, quicker, more direct and attractive form of travel. B. In line with the hierarchy set out in Local Plan policy T1(c), Lambeth will promote walking by giving greater priority to pedestrians in the use of road space, introducing appropriate motor traffic management measures, reducing road danger from other transport modes and through improvements to signage and way-finding. C. Development proposals should deliver an improved environment for pedestrians, appropriate to the scale and nature of the proposal with particular regard to accessibility, safety, convenience and directness of movements, including provision of new routes and desire lines, and enhancement of existing routes with reference to the Lambeth Healthy Routes Plan. All development should reduce road danger, to help deliver 'Vision Zero' in the borough. Major development proposals should identify key routes and destinations and assess existing and predicted pedestrian flows to, through and from the site. They should provide safe, direct, and attractive routes that accommodate these flows and will be expected to provide improvements that will encourage additional walking trips, including, where appropriate, Legible London signage. Development proposals should facilitate the improvement of footways to minimum standards where these are not currently met, including through the provision of land for adoption as highway, and enable footway widening where increased footfall is expected. Reductions in footway space will not be permitted. D. Pedestrian routes should normally be provided at street level, and Lambeth will seek opportunities to replace existing subways and footbridges with safe routes at street level. Planning applications must ensure that existing pedestrian routes and public rights of way are retained and where appropriate improved. Where new routes that will improve permeability are identified, rights of way should be secured for these.

Cycling

A. The council will apply London Plan policy T5 in accordance with the Lambeth Healthy Routes Plan to promote cycling. B. Local Plan policy Q13 sets out the council's quality requirements in relation to the provision of cycle parking. Lambeth's Healthy Routes Plan sets out the quality requirements in terms of cycling infrastructure. C. Lambeth will improve conditions for people to cycle and make cycling a safer, healthier, quicker, more direct and attractive form of travel. Lambeth will help to enable people who want to cycle to do so and seek to address concerns around road danger and air quality. D. In line with the hierarchy set out in Local Plan policy T1(c), Lambeth will promote cycling by reducing motor traffic and through improvements to routes, giving greater priority to cyclists in the use of road space, reducing road danger from other transport modes and through improvements to signage and facilities. E. The council will require the provision of appropriate secure and covered cycle parking facilities in accordance with the minimum standards set out in London Plan policy T5 and with Local Plan policy Q13. When designing building layouts sufficient space should be allocated at the outset to meet these requirements. Development proposals for non-residential uses should include provision of showers, changing facilities, drying rooms and lockers for cyclists appropriate to the number of cycle parking spaces provided. In purpose-built student accommodation schemes, part of the required cycle parking provision could be provided as pool bikes. For other types of development, pool bike provision is encouraged in addition to the cycle parking requirement. F. In all developments at least 25 per cent of the total cycle parking provision should be of the most accessible type, such as 'Sheffield' stands, of which five per cent of the total cycle parking provision should be designed and clearly designated for larger and adapted cycles. These stands should be spaced further apart and close to access points, to cater for users with disabilities and cargo bikes. For a development requiring 100 cycle parking spaces, this would equate to 20 spaces with standard Sheffield type stands and a further 5 in stands spaced further apart and close to access points. In all cases at least one Sheffield stand should be provided, close to the access point. The provision of folding bikes with storage will be considered where a high level of cycle-rail trips is expected. G. In all developments at least one charge point should be provided to allow for re-charging of electric cycles and a charge point should be provided for a minimum of 1 in 10 cycle parking spaces. Charge points should be accessible to all cycle stand types, particularly those intended to accommodate larger/cargo cycles which may be more likely to require electric assistance. H. Development proposals will be expected to enable and contribute towards improvements to cycle access, including the delivery and improvement of local and strategic routes and links, as identified in the Lambeth Healthy Routes Plan. All development should reduce road danger, to help deliver 'Vision Zero' in the borough. In appropriate locations, developers will be required to contribute land and/or finance towards the delivery of new cycle hire docking locations and other public facilities ancillary to cycling, such as cycle pumps/servicing facilities. A minimum of three years free membership of the Cycle Hire scheme for all residents regardless of tenure, should be made available in new residential developments. Uptake of cycle hire business accounts should be encouraged for occupiers of commercial developments through the travel plan process.

Public transport infrastructure

A. Lambeth will seek better connectivity, quality, accessibility and capacity in public transport and development should support and enable the following projects, where appropriate: i. the Northern Line extension from Kennington to Battersea Power Station with an intermediate station at Nine Elms; ii. improvements to capacity, access (including the facilitation/delivery of step-free access) and interchange at Waterloo and Vauxhall rail and underground stations; iii. improved interchanges and east-west orbital links; iv. an increase in the quality and frequency of train services to Lambeth stations through investment in station capacity, track layouts and signalling improvements as part of the 'metroisation' of rail services in the borough; v. improvements to bus services in Lambeth, including bus priority measures across the borough and new services to the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area, including bus services along the Albert Embankment, in support of Policy PN2 (k) in relation to areas 1 and 2; vi. improvements to facilities and the provision of step free access at railway and underground stations, including delivery of the Access for All scheme at Streatham station and other priority locations; vii. refurbishment and provision of step free access at Brixton rail station; viii. new interchange at Streatham Common station; ix. platform lengthening at Clapham High Street and Wandsworth Road to permit Victoria trains to call at these stations; x. potential extension of the Croydon Tramlink to Crystal Palace; and xi. the delivery of Crossrail 2. B. Lambeth will work in partnership with Transport for London, Network Rail and other public trans

River transport

A. Lambeth will support and promote use of the River Thames as a strategic transport route for passengers and freight. B. The removal of existing piers will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that they are not required and that they are not capable of adaptation for the needs of river transport or other river-related purposes. C. Proposals for new piers or improvements to existing piers for transport or river-related leisure uses will be supported provided they do not result in unacceptable harm to: i. river navigation; ii. the effectiveness of flood defences; iii. the hydrology, environment or biodiversity of the river; or iv. the setting of heritage assets. D. Proposals must be in keeping and appropriate to their context and include arrangements for safe maintenance, management and access which will be secured through planning obligations. E. Development of sites on the Thames riverside must include a riverside walk at least 6 metres in width along the entire river frontage of the site which: i. is wheelchair accessible; ii. incorporates provision for safe use by pedestrians and people who cycle; iii. is well lit; iv. is overlooked by activities within the development; and v. is well linked to the adjoining street pattern with any new access routes designed to be safe and convenient for all users.

Parking

A. The council will apply London Plan policy T6 to promote a reduction in car ownership and private car trips. B. The council will apply the maximum residential car parking standards set out in London Plan policy T6.1 apart from in PTAL areas 1 and 2, where the following Lambeth specific maximum standards will apply: PTAL 2 - Up to 0.25 spaces per unit PTAL 1 - Up to 0.5 spaces per unit C. The council will apply the maximum non-residential car parking standards set out in London Plan policies T6.2, T6.3, T6.4 and T6.5. D. Development should: i. be permit free where the development has a PTAL of 4-6 and/or where the development falls within an existing or planned controlled parking zone; ii. avoid reliance on the public highway to meet the parking requirements of development, including in relation to parking for people with disabilities, motorcycle and coach parking. Where evidence is presented that it is not possible to accommodate parking requirements within the site the council will seek planning obligations in the form of a commuted sum, considering both the cost of implementation and maintenance of any parking bay and infrastructure for electric or other Ultra-Low Emission vehicles, as well as the opportunity cost of lost kerbside space, for example in terms of parking revenues. The approach to calculating commuted sums is set out in Annex 9. iii. make car club membership available to all residents in new residential development and in mixed development that includes housing, and provision of car club spaces where appropriate: all development schemes should promote and provide for car club membership or car pool schemes in place of private parking; iv. comply with London Plan policies for motor-cycles, electric vehicle charging points and coaches; v. ensure that all outdoor and open parking areas are permeable to water. E. Parking in new shopping and leisure developments in opportunity areas and centres should serve the area/centre as a whole and not be reserved solely for use in connection with the development proposed. Preference should be given to short-stay parking. Blue Badge parking and cycle parking should be located closest to town centres and the entrance of facilities. F. In mixed-use development, flexible, shared use of car parking should be provided with consideration of parking spaces for occupants such as families and older residents. G. Lambeth expects that parking control and management should be consistent across the borough, regardless of land ownership or highway status. Parking regimes on housing land should be fully integrated and aligned with parking controls on the surrounding public highway. H. Lambeth will consider the introduction of parking controls across the borough in order to manage demand for parking and allow for more efficient uses of the kerbside such as car club spaces, the creation of better conditions for walking and cycling and in line with carbon reduction objectives. I. When considering parking impacts, the council will prioritise alternative kerbside uses supported in the Transport Strategy, such as car club cars, cycle parking and electric vehicle charge points, ahead of parking for private motor vehicles. J. The redevelopment of existing car parks and garages for other uses will be supported. Parking provision in development proposals on existing car park and garage sites should comply with the standards for the uses proposed and should not seek to replace or re-provide the parking spaces that existed previously.

Servicing

A. The council will apply London Plan policy T7 to promote sustainable freight and servicing. B. New development, and in particular non-residential and mixed-use development, will only be permitted where adequate provision is made for servicing appropriate to the scale, form and location of the proposed development, including provision for commercial vehicles, ensuring that it is appropriate and acceptable in terms of impact on amenity of adjacent properties and road and traffic conditions of the location. Off-site consolidation to reduce the number of deliveries should be considered for larger developments or where access to the site is constrained, while smaller developments should also include consolidation strategies such as common and local procurement. Innovative local delivery and last mile logistics approaches should also be considered to further reduce traffic impacts and emissions, and minimise potential conflict with vulnerable road users. C. Servicing should take place off-street within the development site. Where evidence is presented that this is not possible and it is demonstrated that servicing can take place from the public highway the council will seek planning obligations in the form of a commuted sum, considering both the cost of implementation and maintenance of any loading bay, as well as the opportunity cost of lost kerbside space, for example in terms of parking revenues. The approach to calculating commuted sums is set out in Annex 9. D. Planning applications for developments where the delivery/servicing requirements are of a nature where the type or number of trips generated is considered to be likely to have a significant impact on the adjoining public highway should be supported by a delivery and servicing plan. E. Planning applications for major development, and other development where construction related activities may lead to a significant impact on the surrounding public highway, should include a construction logistics plan or a construction management plan that is appropriate to the scale of the development demonstrating arrangements for construction traffic and how environmental, traffic and amenity impacts will be minimised. F. Developers and their contractors will be expected to adhere to the Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) standard and be registered through the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) or equivalent. They will be required to demonstrate in a construction logistics plan that they have considered the impacts of other construction activities in the vicinity of the site and where appropriate have co-ordinated construction activities with the developers and/or contractors of adjoining sites. G. 24-hour servicing operations should be considered where appropriate to encourage and support out-of-peak deliveries in order to reduce motor traffic and road danger, minimising the impact of servicing at the busiest times, particularly in areas of high footfall. In these cases quiet delivery agreements should be considered. H. New development should make use of existing consolidation and distribution facilities in order to minimise the number of trips required to service the site. Smart or joint procurement measures should be considered to reduce the numbers of deliveries and servicing trips as should the use of micro-consolidation centres. New micro-consolidation centres should be provided within developments where appropriate. The council will also support applications for new standalone micro-consolidation centres within the borough. I. Zero emissions vehicles should be used for servicing wherever possible and consolidated deliveries are expected to be of this type. Servicing by cycle and other non-motor vehicular modes should be used wherever possible. Any on-street loading bay required for a development should be supplied with an electric vehicle rapid charge point to allow zero emissions vehicles to operate from the bay. J. Planning obligations will be used to help secure and enforce appropriate arrangements.

Minicabs, taxis, private hire and ride hail services

A. Proposals for Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) offices and Licenced Taxi ranks will be supported in town centres and other areas where they will meet a demonstrable transport need and where they demonstrate through a transport assessment that their operation would not adversely impact on traffic congestion, local parking supply, capacity or need, pedestrian movement or road safety. B. Proposals will not be permitted where they would cause unacceptable harm to residential or wider amenity; or to highway safety or operation.