London Borough of Lambeth - Dorchester Court public inquiry

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 
 
PUBLIC INQUIRY AT THE CRESSINGHAM SUITE BROCKWELL HALL HERNE HILL SE24 9BJ 
 
Opening on 26 November 2025 at 9.30am 

REASON FOR INQUIRY: “Demolition of the existing garage buildings and replacement with 8 single dwelling houses with associated landscaping. Partial demolition of the existing apartment buildings (blocks 1-8) to facilitate works to remedy structural defects and a single storey roof extension on each building comprising of a total of 16 apartments. Conversion of the Caretaker's Lodge into a community room. Internal and external alterations to the estate, including window replacement and repairs to existing fabric; alterations to services; engineering works; and hard and soft landscaping including alterations to boundary treatment, lighting, the introduction of children's play space, car parking and provision of waste, refuse, estate management and cycle storage. 
Please note: The reference number for this planning application is 20/01200/FUL but there is also an associated application for Listed Building Consent related to these works with reference number: 20/01201/LB”. 
 
An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold an Inquiry opening on the date shown above to decide the appeal. 
 
Members of the public may attend the Inquiry and, at the Inspector’s discretion, express their views. If you wish to participate in the Inquiry virtually where previously agreed you should contact the Local Planning Authority planningappeals@lambeth.gov.uk  
 
If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the Council to confirm that suitable 
provisions are in place. 
Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at the Council offices by prior arrangement or on the Council website (20/01200/FUL & 20/01201/LB) 
Where applicable, you can use the internet to see information and to check the progress of cases through GOV.UK. The address of the search page is - 
https://www.gov.uk/appeal-planning-inspectorate  
Information about the appeal will be available and kept updated on the website at –  www.lambeth.gov.uk/planning-building-control/planning-applications/public-inquiry-dorchester-court 
 
Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate: Robert Wordsworth Address: 3rd Floor, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6PN 
Tel: Tel: 0303 444 5608 
Email: robert.wordsworth@planninginspectorate.gov.uk  
Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/N5660/W/24/3356597 & APP/N5660/Y/24/3356876