Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing single storey communal lounge and 2 storey wardens flat and the erection of one x 4 and one x 5 storey extensions to provide 10 shared ownership flats (5 x 1 bed, 5 x 2 bed), and seven units of sheltered accommodation (one x 1 bed and six x 2 bed), communal lounge with conservatory, together with associated landscaping.

b.1    The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the report.

b.2    Miss Johnson, spoke in objection of the scheme, her comments are summarised as follows:

§  Noise impact on the estate, only adding to the existing problem.

§  Views of neighbouring properties obscured.

§  Issue of overlooking.

§  Need to enforce the usage of the amenity area.

§  Concern over the mix of residents, as currently predominately sheltered housing, especially with the communal lounge.

§  Effect on the existing tenants, any compensation?

§  Concern regarding hours of work.

§  Style and design of the development is too contemporary for the surrounding area.

b.3    The applicants spoke in support of the scheme, their comments are summarised as follows:

§  The development will be built in accordance with the considerate contractors scheme.

§  The issue of overlooking has been looked at in the revised scheme.

§  No extra parking has been provided to existing numbers.

b.4    In response to a query from the Chair, it was confirmed that the communal areas would not be used by residents of the privately owned flats.

b.5    Councillor Desmond made reference to paragraph 6.3.5 of the report and the Sustainability & Design Manager explained that all of the schemes were different and that the materials proposed for this development followed the existing design of the property.

b.6  Councillor Hanson referred to paragraph 6.8.4 and asked who owned the six existing car parking spaces.  It was understood that the six spaces had been allocated to Hanover in Hackney upon transfer.  This was to be investigated.

b.7  Councillor Webb requested that one of the car parking spaces be allocated for a car club scheme.  This was AGREED.

    Councillor Smith abstained from the vote.

RESOLVED that:

1.  SCB0 – Development in accordance with 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.

2.  SCB1 – Commencement within three years

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

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

  3.  SCM6 – Materials to be approved (entire site)

  Details, including samples, of materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, boundary walls and ground surfaces shall be submitted to and approved by the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13