Agenda item

Demolition of existing single storey workshop building and erection of a pair of three-storey plus basement semi-detached houses (comprising 1 x 4 bed house and 1 x 3 bedroom house) with provision of rear garden space.

 

7.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out in the agenda.

 

7.2  David Warrilow and Clive Rush spoke in objection to the scheme, their comments are summarised as follows:

 

§  Pleased to see that revisions had been made to the original application, including the removal of the parking.

§  Do not object to the warehouse being developed, they just had a couple of objections.

§  There was still some overlooking into the bedroom window of the neighbouring property.

§  The amount of sunlight had been reduced due to the height of the proposed building.

§  They want the party wall to remain in situ.

§  Issue over the right of entry to the private road which had been previously given to number 70 but not 70A.  This would need to be resolved.

 

7.3  The applicant spoke in support of the scheme, her comments are summarised as follows:

 

§  Assured the Committee that she was in possession of all the deeds regarding the right of entry issue.

§  Seven revisions had been made to the original plans, including the inclusion of the party wall.

§  Complex site and done their best to build the development to a very high standard.

§  The height of the proposed development was in line with the neighbouring properties.

 

7.4  The Chair wished to clarify the issue of overlooking into the objector’s property and the Planning Officer believed that the development would not have a negative impact on the property.

 

7.5  Reference was made to the party wall and the applicant confirmed that the party wall would remain as a structured wall.  The Planning Officer added that condition 7 of the recommendation referred to the retention of the party wall.

 

Unanimously RESOLVED that:-

 

 

 

1.  SCBN1 –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.

 

2.  SCB0 – Development only in accordance with submitted 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.

 

3.  SCM2 - Materials to be approved

Full details, including samples, of the materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, including glazing, 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:

- Windows and Doors

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.  SCR2 – Details of refuse storage enclosure

Details of dustbin enclosures 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.

7.  Non-standard – Rear Wall to be retained

The existing building wall located on, or near, the boundary with No.2 Cobble Mews shall be protected and retained throughout all stages of development and following completion of the development.

REASON: To protect the living conditions of neighbouring properties

 

8.  SCG 6 - Restriction of Permitted Development Rights

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order), planning permission shall be required in respect of development falling within Part 1 to the second schedule to that Order.

REASON: To safeguard the amenities of local residents and to protect the character and appearance of the area.

 

9.  SCG10 – Soil Contamination

No development shall take place until details and results of a soil contamination survey of the site and details of remedial measures proposed to treat/eradicate any contamination found have been submitted by the applicant and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing.  The survey shall be carried out by a suitably qualified person or body to be agreed by the Council.  The development shall not take place otherwise than in accordance with the details so approved.

 

REASON: To ensure that the condition of the site is suitable for the development proposed and to ensure a reasonable quality of natural environment, in order to safeguard future occupiers and users of the site.

 

  INFORMATIVES

 

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

Sl.24  Naming and Numbering

SI.27   Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

SI.28   Refuse Storage and Disposal Arrangements

SI.19  Health and Safety at Work Act

NSI.1  All materials submitted pursuant to the discharge of conditions 3 and 4 of this granting of full planning permission ('materials to be approved') should be supplied and delivered at the same time in a container clearly marked with the address of the application site, reference to the application number 2008/1586, and accompanied by coloured copies of relevant elevational drawings, to which each material sample should be clearly referenced and labelled accordingly. Full specifications detailing each material's manufacturer and colour (as per manufacturer's description/name thereof) should also be submitted at the same time.

 

  REASONS FOR APPROVAL

 

The following policies saved 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; EQ1 - Development Requirements; EQ43 - Development of Contaminated Land; EQ48 - Designing out Crime; and HO3 - Other Sites for Housing.

 

The following policies in the London Plan (2008) are relevant to the approved development/use and were considered by this Council in reaching the decision to grant planning permission: 3A.2 - Density Matrix; 4B.1 - Design principles for a compact city; 4B.4 - Enhancing the quality of the public realm.