Agenda item

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 of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

 

2.       The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; in particular with the amended plans received on 3 March 2008.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.  

 

3.       Samples of all materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority before any development is commenced.  Samples should include sample panels or brick types and a roofing material sample combined with a schedule of the exact product references.

Reason: In order for the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the exact materials to be used for the proposed development and to assess the suitability of the samples submitted in the interests of visual amenity. 

 

4.       That details of all levels on the site in relation to the surrounding area be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority.        

Reason: In order to ensure that any works in conjunction with the permission hereby granted respects the height of adjacent properties through suitable levels on the site.  

 

5.       The construction works of the development hereby granted shall not be carried out before 0800 or after 1800 hours Monday to Friday or before 0800 or after 1200 hours on Saturday and not at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Reason: In order to ensure that the proposal does not prejudice the enjoyment of neighbouring occupiers of their properties.  

 

6.       The structures and areas shown to house recycling facilities and refuse and waste storage on drawing 010B within the site shall be implemented and permanently retained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.            

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of the locality.

 

7.        The scheme for the treatment of the surroundings of the proposed development including the planting of trees and/or shrubs shall be submitted to, approved   in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and implemented in accordance with the approved details.         

Reason: In order to provide a suitable setting for the proposed development in the interests of visual amenity.  

 

8.       Details of a scheme depicting those areas to be treated by means of hard landscaping shall be submitted to, approved in writing by, and implemented in accordance with the approved details. Such a scheme to include a detailed drawing of those areas of the development to be so treated , a schedule of proposed materials and samples to be submitted for written approval on request from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development has satisfactory landscaped areas in the interests of the visual amenity of the area.

 

9.       ll parts of the proposed four storey block shall have a central dish / aerial system for receiving all broadcasts for all the residential units created, details of such a scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the property and the approved scheme shall be implemented and permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the neighbourhood.

 

10.     Notwithstanding the elevational treatment of the proposed development shown on Drawing No's 0660/110 Rev C and 111 Rev B, further elevational drawings showing brickwork detailing to the front and rear elevations, in the form of soldier courses above windows, string course, or brick quoins, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.

Reason: In order that the Council may be satisfied as to the external appearance of the development.

 

INFORMATIVE: The new development will require naming / numbering. The applicant should contact the Transportation Group at least six weeks before the development is occupied (tel. 020 8489 5573) to arrange for the allocation of a suitable address.

 

REASONS FOR APPROVAL

 

It is considered that the site is well placed for redevelopment in planning terms, being a previously used site with strong public transport links. It is also considered that in view of the sites location, a redevelopment that incorporates residential use is wholly appropriate.  The proposed residential units will provide a contribution to housing provision within the Borough offering a mix of housing sizes and types.

 

It is considered that the proposed development is in accordance with Policies UD3 'General Principles' and UD4 'Quality Design' of the Haringey Unitary Development Plan and The Councils SPG 1a 'Design Guidance' within the UDP and introduces a carefully conceived and designed scheme that provides a sympathetic development, in keeping with the surrounding area.

 

The position of the proposed buildings on the site means surrounding occupiers will not suffer loss of amenity as a result of additional overlooking or loss of sunlight or daylight.

 

A Section 106 Agreement has to be sought as part of the planning permission that includes affordable housing, education and environmental as a planning obligation to be provided by the developer.

 

Section 106: Yes