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151 Church Walk
Meeting: 19/11/2008 - Planning Sub-Committee (Item 6)
6 151 Church Walk, London N16 9JU 
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Decision:
RESOLVED that:-
Planning Permission be GRANTED, subject to conditions.
Minutes:
Erection of a four storey building to accommodate 1 x two bedroom house, 1 x three bedroom house, 1 x one bedroom flat and a 1 two bedroom flat, together with roof terraces at first, second and third floors, associated landscaping and provision for refuse storage and bicycle parking.
Amendments: Privacy screening to terraces and additional bicycle storage provided.
(Councillor Desmond arrived during the discussion of this item and so did not take part in the vote).
6.1 The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out in the agenda.
6.2 Paul Treloar spoke in objection to the scheme and his comments are summarised as follows:
§ Lived in his property for over 10 years.
§ Since the small business had departed the site had become derelict. He was keen to see the area developed but was concerned with the development proposed.
§ A number of applications had already been refused on the site, due to height, scale and bulk of the development.
§ The proposed development is too oppressive and overbearing and there will be overlooking to neighbouring properties.
§ The property is too high, at 4 storeys.
§ He and other residents had not had any contact with the contractors.
6.3 David Mikhail spoke in support of the scheme and his comments are summarised as follows:
§ The site was currently a problem and the proposed development would significantly improve this area of Church Walk.
§ They had taken into consideration feedback from previous refusals and incorporated these into the new proposal.
§ The property was only 4 storeys at one corner of the building.
§ The ground level has been stepped down by 2m, which has improved the level of daylight/sunlight to neighbouring properties.
§ Highly ecological site – highly insulated, rain water harvesting, green roof where available and the whole building was recyclable.
§ Intention to build something of quality.
6.4 The Chair referred to the application submitted in 2001 which originally had 2 storeys and wished to know why four storeys was now deemed appropriate. The Planning Officer stated that the 2 storey section of the building was located nearest Clissold Road and that the 4 storey section was located furthest away from the nearest properties. He added that the existing 3m high wall had now been reduced to 2m, which will also have a positive impact on the daylight/sunlight for neighbouring properties.
6.5 In response to a question regarding daylight/sunlight, it was confirmed that a daylight/sunlight report had been submitted which specifically considered the potential impact upon the ground floor Flat 2, No.8 Clissold Road and Flat 3, 6-12 Clissold Road. This report confirmed that the level of daylight/sunlight was well within BRE guidelines.
6.6 Councillor Smith queried whether the development was too small to request a Section 106 contribution for items such as CCTV and better lighting, as there were concerns with anti-social behaviour in the area. The Interim Head of Regulatory Services stated that this development was on the margin and it ... view the full minutes text for item 6