Agenda item
137 Tredegar Road, London E3 2EA (PA/09/02084)
Decision:
Addendum Update Report Tabled.
On a vote of 6 for and 1 against, it was –
RESOLVED
That planning permission be refused for the change of use of retail shop (Use Class A1) to restaurant (Use Class A3) and installation of fume extraction system.
Minutes:
Addendum Update Report Tabled.
Mr Stephen Irvine, (Development Control Manager, Development and Renewal), introduced the application for change of use.
The Chair asked those registered to speak in respect of the application to address the Committee.
Mr Omar Khahraman the Applicant’s agent speaking in support of the application presented the reasons why the planning permission should be granted. He reported that the Applicant had already invested a substantial amount of funding into the scheme. His client had sought professional advice hence had carefully gone through all of the previous concerns raised in November 2009. He considered that the proposal would provide the local community with seven jobs. He considered that the application now contained provisions to deal with the concerns around pollution and odour. He considered that the ventilation system proposed was adequate and the noise assessment complied with the BSI requirements. The noise levels would fall below ten decibels. There would be a carbon energy filter. The application would be prepared to install a second carbon energy filter if necessary. In relation to noise disturbance, the premises had CCTV, the staff would discourage patrons from parking outside. The application would also display signs asking people to leave quietly. He considered that there would be no adverse traffic issues as the road outside was relatively quite. He urged the Committee to support the application.
Councillor Marc Francis, speaking in objection to the application, reported on the reasons why he objected to the conversion. He stated that whilst there was a policy to reduce obesity in young people, which was welcomed, his objection was not so much based on that, but on the specific concerns stated in the report regarding noise nuisance, increased parking and traffic congestion. He expressed concern at the impact on the Roman Road Market Conservation Area and the nearby residents of the area. He also considered that the ventilation and storage systems were inadequate. He considered that the application should be refused.
Ms Robertson (Applications Manager Development and Renewal) presented the detailed application. Ms Roberson addressed the issues raised in representations to the application regarding impact on the surrounding residential area.
Ms Robertson also drew attention to the premises close proximity to the Roman Road Market Conservation Area. The proposal would fail to enhance the conservation area. It would also result in an unacceptable increase in noise and disturbance to residential occupiers through increased activity. LBTH Environmental Health did not considered that the proposed extraction flue would neutralise the odours from the premises. It would also be visible from the Conservation Area.
Members queried how the application differed from the two previous rejected applications which was answered by officers. Mr Irvine also clarified the scope of the pre application negotiations.
Members considered that the proposed conversion would attract traffic in an area that was already congested, would result in an unacceptable increase in noise disturbance and pollution. For the reasons set out in the report, Members considered that the planning permission should be refused as per officers recommendations.
On a vote of 6 for and 1 against, it was –
RESOLVED
That planning permission be refused for the change of use of retail shop (Use Class A1) to restaurant (Use Class A3) and installation of fume extraction system.
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