Agenda item

Erection of detached three-storey building fronting Holcroft Road to provide 3 x 4 bed houses and landscaping to existing sheltered housing including new garden pavilion.

 

f.1    The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the report.  Reference was made to the addendum, as a petition of objection signed by 25 people had been received since the report had been produced.  

 

f.2    Susan Pomeroy, spoke in objection of the scheme, her comments are summarised as follows:

 

§  A petition was submitted on the 14 August which had not been included in the report.  The local residents had also not been notified that the item was being discussed at Committee.

§  Understand the need for larger units.

§  The proposed development was not in keeping with the surrounding area, too bold and contemporary.

§  Feel too many applications to be considered collectively.  Each should be assessed on their individual merits.

§  Needs of existing residents not being taken into consideration.

§  Already 6 flats sharing the space, this will increase to 12.

§  Loss of amenity space and mature trees.

§  Ask for Hanover in Hackney to consider a more modest proposal.

§  Already difficult to park in Lauriston Road.

§  Private housing not suitable with the existing sheltered housing.

 

f.3    The applicants responded to the concerns raised, their comments are summarised as follows:

 

§  Consulted widely, both this year and last year and met with Planning Officers on-site.

§  Following consultation, the footprint was reduced, along with the height of the properties and the inclusion of the pavilion feature in the garden.

§  Surveillance proposed.

§  Issue of overlooking – mitigated with the use of timber slats, which also help to reduce noise pollution.

 

f.4    The number of car spaces was confirmed as three, following a query from Councillor Webb.

 

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.  SCG6 – Restrictions of Permitted Development Rights

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1995 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order), planning permission shall be required for the erection of any extensions, outbuildings, or any other external alterations.

 

  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.  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.

 

·  Metal railing details 

·  Timber cladding details 

·  Paving details

·  Entrance gate 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.

 

  6.  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.

 

  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.  SCH5 – Provision of parking, turning and unloading space

No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until accommodation for car parking, turning and loading/unloading has been provided in accordance with the approved plans, and such accommodation shall be retained permanently for use by the occupiers and/or users of, and/or persons calling at, the premises only, and shall not be used for any other purposes.

 

REASON: To ensure that the proposed development does not prejudice the free flow of traffic or public safety along the neighbouring highway(s) and to ensure the permanent retention of the accommodation for parking/ loading and unloading purposes.

 

  11.  SCH10 – Provision for cycles

Secure, covered parking shall be provided for six 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.

 

  12.  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.

 

  13.  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.

 

  14.  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.

 

INFORMATIVES (ref. 2007/2972)

 

  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.