Agenda item

Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension to provide 2 x 3 bed flats, 2 x 2 bed flats and 4 x 1 bed flats.

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

7.2  The applicant was in attendance to answer any questions that arose.

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

Unanimously 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 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.

3.  SCM6 – Materials to be approved

Details, including samples, of all materials to be used on the external surfaces of the buildings, boundary walls and ground surfaces of this development shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on implementing this planning permission. 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.  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.

5.  SCI3 – No roof plant

No roof plant (including all external enclosures, machinery and other installations) shall be placed upon or attached to the roof or other external surfaces of the building.

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.  SCD1 – Provision of level access

A level access shall be provided to all ground floor units of this development hereby permitted before the use is first commenced.

REASON: In order to ensure that people with disabilities are able to gain proper access to the development.

7.  SCR4 – Wheelchair-accessible homes

The housing units proposed to be located on the ground floor must be designed to wheelchair standards and be in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of providing satisfactory and convenient housing accommodation for persons with disabilities.

8.  SCH10 – Secure bicycle parking

Lockable space shall be made available within the building for the secure parking of 8 bicycles, as shown on the plans hereby approved, before the first occupation of the development.

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

REASONS FOR APPROVAL

The following policies are relevant to the approved development/use and were considered by this Council in reaching the decision to grant planning permission: EQ1 (Development Requirements), HO3 (Other Sites for Housing) of the Hackney Unitary Development Plan 1995; and policies 3A.1 (Increasing London’s Supply of Housing), 3A.2 (Borough Housing Targets), 3A.4 (Housing Choice), 3A.6 (Definition of Affordable Housing), 3A.7 (Affordable Housing Targets), 4B.1 (Design Principles for a Compact City), 4B.4 (Sustainable Design and Construction) and 4B.7 (Respect Local Context and Communities) of the London Plan 2008.

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

  SI.24   Naming and Numbering

   SI.25   Disabled Person’s Provisions

   SI.27   Fire Precautions Act 1971

SI.28   Refuse Storage and Disposal Arrangements

  SI.32   Consultations with TWU

SI.33   Landscaping

SI.36   Soil Contamination Survey