Policy information sourced from Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035
Q22 Conservation areas
- Development proposals affecting conservation areas will be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of conservation areas by:
- 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;
- protecting the setting (including views in and out of the area).
- 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:
- the structure proposed for demolition does not make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the area;
- a suitable replacement has been granted planning permission; and
- 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.
For more information please see the Local Plan