Agenda item

Conversion of a single dwelling house to create three self-contained flats (comprising 1 x 3 bedroom flat, 1 x 2 bedroom flat) together with the erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of new windows and roof lights to front and rear elevations.

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

15.2  Gareth Ryan spoke in objection of the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:

§  Loss of much needed family size accommodation.

§  The requirement for four bed properties was 120sqm, but the proposed development was 157sqm.  It should be made a four bed, not a three bed unit.

§  Potential loss of a large mature tree, which is a significant part of the local area.  This has not been addressed.

§  Plans not to scale.

§  A 36 signature petition had previously been submitted.

§  The proposed windows will have an adverse effect on the area.

15.3  Graham Fisher, agent, spoke in support of the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:

§  The development will provide family accommodation, with 3 bed units and a large 2 bed unit.

§  Provides an adequate layout.

§  The tree issue was recognised and the agent stated that a tree protection condition could be added for the duration of the development.  This was AGREED.

15.4  In response to a query regarding whether the windows would significantly change the exterior amenity of the building, the agent stated that the new windows would be in proportion with the existing ones.

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 the expiration of three years beginning with 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.  SCM1 - Materials to Match

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: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

4.  SCM7 - Details To Be Approved

Detailed drawings/full particulars of the proposed development showing the matters set out below must be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work is commenced. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

·  Front Lightwell

REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract form the character and visual amenity of the area.

  5.  SCR2 – Dustbin Enclosures (Details to be Approved)

Details of dustbin enclosures showing the design, location and external appearance, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before the use/development commences.  The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

REASON: In order to provide far adequate bin enclosures in the interest of appearance of the site and area.

6.  Tree protection condition ………………………

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) and HO12 (Conversions) as well as policies 3A.1 (Increasing London's Supply of Housing), 3A.4 (Housing Choice), 4B.1 (Design Principles for a Compact City) and 4B.3 (Maximising the Potential of Sites) of the London Plan 2008 and Supplementary Planning Guideline 2 (Residential Conversions Extensions and Alterations).

INFORMATIVES

The following Informatives should be added:

SI.1  Building Control

SI.7  Hours of Building Works

NSC  Underground Rooms