Agenda item

Erection of a 4 storey building to provide 8 flats (7 x 2 bed, 1 x 3 bed).  Internal alterations including the relocation of existing sheltered housing lounge and landscaping.

 

k.1    The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the report. 

 

k.2    Vic Scarpa, spoke in objection to the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:

 

§  Daughter lives at number 14, one of properties most affected.

§  Unacceptable development – out of keeping and character with the surrounding area.

§  Adverse affect on the privacy of number 14, the proposed conservatory would only be 3m away from the back garden and 6m away from the bedroom window.

§  Noise generated by the communal conservatory.

§  Issue of overlooking – balconies extend out 2m from the property, less than 3m from the nearest windows.

§  Loss of sunlight to neighbouring properties.

§  Request that the application be deferred to allow the height to be reduced and for a creation of a gap between the new development and the existing terraced houses.

 

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

 

§  Aware of the previous objections made by the resident of number 14.  Amendments have been made in response to these, including the reduction of the height to bring it in line with the existing property.

§  The new proposal was the same height as Parton Lodge and lower than the existing lift/stair tower.

§  The conservatory would only be used by elderly residents, which would reduce the amount of noise generated.

 

k.4    The Chair raised concerns about the balconies being located 3m away from the nearest windows and it was explained that it was only an issue on the first floor of the property.

 

k.5    Councillor Smith raised a serious concern regarding the design of the development as it felt it was an eye sore.

 

k.6    Councillor Webb was also unsure about the colour scheme used on the proposed development.

 

Councillor Smith voted against the recommendation.

 

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.

 

·  Metal railing details 

·  Non oxidized copper cladding details 

·  Glazed spandrel panel details

·  Glass balustrade and coloured glass balustrade details 

·  Paving details and

·  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.

 

  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.  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.

 

  8.  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.

 

  9.  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.

 

  10.  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.

 

  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. 2007/3002)

 

  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.