Agenda item
42-44 Thomas Road, London, E14 7BJ (PA/16/01041)
Proposal:
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide new buildings ranging from five to nine storeys comprising 184 residential units (Use Class C3) and 140sqm of flexible commercial space (Use Class A1, A2, A3 or D1), together with associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure works.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to any direction by the London Mayor, the prior completion of a legal agreement, conditions and informatives.
Minutes:
Update report tabled.
Paul Buckenham introduced the application for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide new buildings ranging from five to nine storeys comprising 184 residential units and 140sqm of flexible commercial space together with associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure works
Kate Harrison (Planning Services) presented the report, explaining the key features of the site location and surrounds that had good transport links. Consultation had been carried out and the results of this were noted. It was reported that the demolition of the existing buildings on the site (of no heritage value), to provide a significant number of residential units was supported. The scheme had been significantly amended since its submission in April 2016 with regard to the building height the introduction of sets backs in the design amongst other issues. The changes had minimalized the amenity impacts. The revised scheme would also relate better to the water space and included a courtyard and a public access routes to the canal which was welcomed. The plans would deliver a generous amount of good quality housing. 35% of which would be affordable housing. There would also be a generous level child play space and communal space. It was considered that the density of the proposal could be supported given the quality of the proposal and that it would cause no material harm to amenity. The scheme also complied with the various transport policies. Officers were recommending that the application was granted planning permission.
Members asked about the measures to prevent anti social behaviour on the site given experience at similar developments elsewhere near the waters edge. In response, the committee were reassured that the scheme would be secure by design and the scheme should increase natural surveillance. Furthermore the wider plans for the area should also increase activity and surveillance.
The Committee also asked questions about the impact on neighbouring amenity particularly the properties at Burdett Wharf. It was confirmed that the development opposite the application site on Burdett Wharf had a similar design and massing. Whilst these properties would experience some loss of light, (due in part to the design of the properties), it was considered that the impact on these properties would generally be acceptable as shown in the consultant’s report.
On a vote of 6 in favour and 1 against the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission be GRANTED at 42-44 Thomas Road, London, E14 7BJ for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide new buildings ranging from five to nine storeys comprising 184 residential units (Use Class C3) and 140sqm of flexible commercial space (Use Class A1, A2, A3 or D1), together with associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure works (PA/16/01041).
Subject to:
2. Any direction by the London Mayor.
3. The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations in the Committee report
4. That the Corporate Director, Place is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above acting within delegated authority. If within three months of the resolution the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director, Place is delegated power to refuse planning permission.
5. That the Corporate Director, Place is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters set out in the Committee report.
6. Any other conditions or informatives as considered necessary by the Corporate Director, Place.
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