Issue - meetings

2008/1954 – Erection of six three storey four bed dwelling houses.  Also erection of single storey Conservatory to existing Care Home and new landscaping.

2007/3003 – Listed Building Consent pursuant to planning application 2008/1954 for the erection of 6 dwelling houses attached to rear of Grade II Listed Building at 35 Stoke Newington Green.

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

l.2  Mathew Evans spoke in objection of the scheme, on behalf of Star Images and the Mildmay Club, his comments are summarised as follows:

§  Major issue of the access points for both the Mildmay Club and Star Images.

§  Density of the scheme, with an issue of overlooking and small gardens.

§  All of the properties were to be sold privately, therefore not addressing the need for social housing.

§  Concern raised the established Mildmay Club will be subject to noise complaints from the residents of the new development.

l.3  Karelia Scott-Daniels also spoke in objection of the scheme, her comments are summarised as follows:

§  2 Albion Road would back onto the development site.

§  Concerned about the roof terraces and the noise they would generate.  Inappropriate for the size and density of the scheme.

§  Pleased that area was dedicated to private housing.

l.4  The applicants responded to the concerns raised, their comments are summarised as follows:

§  Consulted widely, including tenants of Thirlmere House, Mildmay Club and Star Images.

§  Presented the scheme to the AGM of the Newington Green Action Group.

§  Presented to the AGM of the Mildmay Club.

§  Proposed a number of measures to reduce the security concerns in the area, including the provision of better lighting.

§  Issue of noise – the properties would be built to building guidelines and they would look to achieve Code 4 which would include sufficient insulation.

l.5  In response to a query from Councillor Smith, the applicants confirmed that the development was to be gated.

l.6    Councillor Desmond wished to clarify the materials to be used and it was explained that brick would be used on the lower levels, with copper cladding on the upper levels.

l.7    The Chair raised the issue of soundproofing and asked whether any assistance would be provided for the soundproofing of the Mildmay Club.   The Planning Officer stated that there was a cost implication and that it was not unusual for residential and industrial units to be located in close proximity of each other.  The applicants added that the issue of soundproofing had been discussed at the consultation stage with the Mildmay Club and they did not feel this was an issue as the new development would have double glazing.  It was requested that a scoping study be undertaken, as the Sub-Committee was minded that noise insulation be provided for the Mildmay Club.  This was AGREED.

l.8    The Chair referred to the major issue of access for the both the Mildmay Club and Star Images.  It was stated that Star Images did not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23