Issue - meetings

Conversion of single dwelling house to create three self-contained flats (comprising 1 x 3 bed flat and 2 x 1 bed flats) together with erection of second floor roof extension, erection of single storey rear infill extension, and alterations to rear elevation.

14.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the report.

14.2  Algis Rekesius spoke in objection of the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:

§  The scheme represents over-development.

§  Issues with parking, privacy and overlooking.

§  Believes that the development goes against council policy and the UDP.

§  Issue with the massing of the development.

§  Only 14% of the properties in the road have roof extensions.  There was a requirement for 36% to have roof extensions before approval could be granted.

§  Increased strain on the existing infrastructure and amenities.

14.3  The Sustainability & Design Manager stated that the Council continued to restrict the extension of roofs to the front of the property.  He clarified the guidance for mansard roofs and stated that this design was consistent with the draft UDP.

14.4  In response to a query from Councillor Smith, the applicant confirmed that the v shape at the back of the roof would be retained and the windows in the roof would be replaced with UPVC double glazing, with wood sash windows to the lower levels. 

Councillor Smith voted against the recommendation.

Councillor Hanson abstained from the vote.

RESOLVED that:

1.  SCB1N - Commencement within 3 years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

2.  SCB0- Development only in accordance with submitted plans

The Development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

3.  SCM1 - Materials to Match Existing

All new external finishes in respect of all the works hereby approved (and any other incidental works to be carried out in this connection) shall match the existing building in respect of materials used, detailed execution and finished appearance.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity of the area.

INFORMATIVES:

SI  Reason for approval:

The following policies contained in the Hackney Unitary Development Plan 1995 are relevant to the approved development/use and were considered by this Council in reaching the decision to grant planning permission:  EQ1 [Development Requirements], HO3 [Other Sites for Housing], H012 [Conversions], Policy 3A.2: [Borough Housing Targets], Policy 3A.4: [Housing choice], Policy 4B.1: [Designing Principles for a compact City]

SI.1  Building Control

Your attention is drawn to the provisions of the Building Act 1984 and other Building Control legislation, which must be complied with to the satisfaction of The Planning and Transportation Service,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26