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Erection of four storey block comprising 2 x four bed, 1 x three bed, 4 x two bed and 7 x one bed flats, with associated parking, cycle storage, refuse bay and recycling area to the rear.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

The Committee was advised that this application site was currently vacant and the proposal was virtually identical to the approved scheme in 2006 except for some alterations to the internal flat layout and changes to the provision of bicycle store and parking.  The proposed density of the development would be 453hrh which was considered to be in line with the Council’s UDP.  The applicant was proposing 100% of the housing to be affordable where it was only necessary to contribute 50% of affordable housing.

A proposed scheme was submitted in 2007 which was not approved due to the two units located in the back yard and was refused because of the effect on the loss of privacy.  

The Committee was further informed that the proposed accommodation was satisfactory in terms of space, standard and layout.  The proposal was identical in terms of footprint, height and relationship to adjacent buildings to that of the previously approved scheme in 2006 and provided sufficient amenity space at the rear for future occupiers of the flats.

The revised scheme provided five car parking spaces at the rear and 14 cycle racks.  The scheme provided bin storage and a recycling area to the rear of the proposed building.

The Officer further informed the Committee that there would also be two further amendments:

1. The recycling area would be moved slightly nearer to the site entrance to reduce carrying distance for waste collection.
2. The balconies on the flat elevation had been reduced in size and would now be Juliet balconies.

If the application were approved a revised plan would need to be submitted to take account of refuge and revised balconies.

The Committee enquired whether there was access for emergency vehicles and in response was advised that confirmation had been received from the Fire Brigade that they had no objections. 

The Officer further went on to explain that the 100% affordable housing proposed 25% of the family units, 3 and 4 bed units would be social renting and the smaller units for shared ownership.  Members were concerned that there was currently a trend that shared ownership properties were not being applied for.  The Officer recommended that it would be useful to receive a report from Housing and Registered Social Landlords on the number of shared ownership properties not occupied.

RESOLVED

That the application be granted subject to conditions an a S106 Legal Agreement.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2007/2575

FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE DATED 03/03/2008

Location: 673 Lordship Lane N22

Proposal: Erection of four storey block comprising 2 x four bed, 1 x three bed, 4 x two bed and 7 x one bed flats, with associated parking, cycle storage, refuse bay and recycling area to the rear.

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Decision: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Drawing No’s: 001, 003, 004A, 005A, 010B, 101C, 102C, 103C, 110C, 111B, 120B & 121B.

Conditions:

1.       The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date  ...  view the full minutes text for item 151

Erection of four storey block comprising 2 x four bed, 1 x three bed, 4 x two bed and 7 x one bed flats, with associated parking, cycle storage, refuse bay and recycling area to the rear.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Legal Agreement

This item was deferred to the next meeting.