Agenda item

Erection of a 4 storey building to provide 4 x 1 bed flats and the rebuilding of a single storey communal lounge building with associated landscaping.

 

i.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 34 people had since been received.

 

i.2    There being no questions from Members, the Chair moved to the vote.

 

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.

·  Corten steel panel details

·  Metal railing details

·  Vertical metal slats access gate details

·  Glazed door and window 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.  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.

 

  7.  SCH10 – Provision for cycles

Secure, covered parking shall be provided for 4 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.

 

  8.  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.

 

  9.  SCR8 – Obscured Glazing

  The proposed side facing projecting glazed windows facing 26 Gloucester Drive at second floor level and 20/21 Cester Drive at third floor level shall be permanently glazed in obscured glass and kept fixed shut.

 

  REASON: To safeguard against overlooking of adjoining sites and premises.

 

  10.  NSC – Balcony Screening

  Details of proposed Balcony screening to the first, second and third floor balconies to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, prior to the occupation of the development. Such screening shall be erected in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter as such.

 

  REASON: To safeguard against overlooking of adjoining sites and premises.

 

  11.  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.

 

  12.  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. 2007/2980)

  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.