Agenda item

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 Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on site. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

 

  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.

 

·  Coloured ‘Fibre-C’ details.

·  Cladding details.

 

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.

 

 

 

5.  SCM9 – No extraneous pipework

No soil stacks, soil vent pipes, flues, ductwork or any other pipework shall be fixed to the (street) elevations of the building other than as shown on the drawings hereby approved.

 

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.

 

    6.  SCT1 – Landscaping scheme to be approved

A landscaping scheme illustrated on detailed drawings shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on site, for the planting of trees and shrubs showing species, type of stock, numbers of trees and shrubs to be included and showing areas to be grass seeded or turfed. All landscaping in accordance with the scheme, when approved, shall be carried out within a period of twelve months from the date on which the development of the site commences or shall be carried out in the first planting (and seeding) season following completion of the development, and shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority for a period of ten years. Such maintenance is to include the replacement of any plants that die, or are severely damaged, seriously diseased, or removed. 

 

REASON: To accord with the requirements of Section 197(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to provide reasonable environmental standards in the interests of the appearance of the site and area.

 

7.  SCT2 – Provision of landscaping as approved

The landscaping hereby approved as part of the development shall be carried out within a period of twelve months from the date on which the development of the site commences or shall be carried out in the first planting (and seeding) season following completion of the development, and shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority for a period of ten years. Such maintenance is to include the replacement of any plants that die, or are severely damaged, seriously diseased, or removed.

 

REASON: To accord with the requirements of Section 197(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to provide reasonable environmental standards in the interests of the appearance of the site and area.

 

  8.  SCT3 – Protection of trees on-site during site works

No demolition, site clearance or building operations shall commence until chestnut paling fencing of a height not less than 1.2 metres shall have been erected around each tree or tree group to be retained on the site, at a radius from the trunk of not less than 4.5 metres.  Such fencing is to be maintained during the course of development to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

 

REASON: In order to protect the existing trees during building operation and site works.

 

    9.  SCT4 – Tree Survey/Retention Plan

A detailed Tree Survey/Retention Plan (plan and schedule) indicating precise location, species, height and condition of each tree accurately plotted and showing which trees are to be retained and which are proposed for felling shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority before any work commences on site.

 

REASON: To accord with the requirements of Section 197(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to provide reasonable environmental standards in the interests of the appearance of the site and area.

 

  10.  SCH10 – Provision for cycles

Secure, covered parking shall be provided for 10 bicycles, as shown on the plans hereby approved, before use of the development hereby permitted commences.

 

REASON: To ensure that a reasonable provision is made within the site for the parking of bicycles in the interests of discouraging car use, relieving congestion in surrounding streets and improving highway conditions in general.

 

11.  SCR2 – Details of refuse storage enclosure

Details of dustbin enclosures (including mandatory recycling facilities), showing the design, external appearance and location thereof, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before construction commences. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved. 

 

REASON: To ensure there is adequate provision for dustbin and recycling facilities for the development in the interests of the appearance and amenity of the area.

 

    12.  NSC – Ecological roofs

Full details of a bio-diverse, substrate based (75mm minimum depth) extensive brown/green roof shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before construction commences. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

 

REASON: To enhance the character and ecology of the development, to provide undisturbed refuges for wildlife, to promote sustainable urban drainage, and to enhance the performance and efficiency of the proposed building.

 

  13.  NSC – Secured by Design

The development shall achieve a Certificate for Compliance to Secure by Design or alternatively achieve Secure by Design standards to the satisfaction of the Metropolitan Police, details of which, to include consultation with the police during the construction period, shall be provided in writing to the Local Planning Authority within one month of the completion date.

 

REASON:  To provide a safer environment for future residents and visitors to the site and reduce the fear of crime.

 

14.  Car Club Scheme ………………………………………

 

  INFORMATIVES (ref. 2007/2979)

 

  The following Informatives should be added:

 

SI.1   Building Control

  SI.2   Work Affecting Public Highway

  SI.3   Sanitary, Ventilation and Drainage Arrangements

SI.6   Control of Pollution (Clean Air, Noise, etc.)

    SI.7   Hours of Building Works

  SI.24   Naming and Numbering

   SI.25   Disabled Person’s Provisions

   SI.27   Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

SI.28   Refuse Storage and Disposal Arrangements

  SI.33   Landscaping

NSI  With regard to surface water drainage, it is the responsibility of the developer to make proper provision for drainage.  Contact Thames Water, Ph. 0845 850 2777, for further information.