Proposal:

Demolition of the existing buildings and structures and construction of residential dwellings (use class C3), public realm works, landscaping, access, servicing, parking and associated works.

Recommendation:

Grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations

Update report published

On a vote of 5 in favour and 3 against the Committee RESOLVED:

1.                 That subject to any direction by the Mayor of London planning permission is GRANTED at15-27 Byng Street (odd), 29 Byng Street (Flats 1-6 Dowlen Court) and 1-12 Bellamy Close, London, E14 for the following development

·             Demolition of the existing buildings and structures and construction of residential dwellings (use class C3), public realm works, landscaping, access, servicing, parking and associated works.

SUBJECT TO:

2.             The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations set out in the Committee report.

3.             That the Corporate Director of Place is delegated the power to negotiate the legal agreement. If within three months of the resolution the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director for Place is delegated power to refuse planning permission.

4.              

5.             That the Corporate Director of Place is delegated the power to impose conditions and informatives to address the matters set out in the Committee report.

Update report was published.

Jerry Bell introduced the application for the demolition of the existing buildings and structures and construction of residential dwellings, public realm works, landscaping, access, servicing, parking and associated works.

Fran Haines provided a presentation on the application.

It was noted that this application for planning permission was considered by the Strategic Development Committee on 8th June 2022.The application was deferred by members for a site visit. This was held on 4^th July 2022.

The application has been updated since the June Committee with a Post Committee Clarification Note – prepared by Quod

No additional consultations have been carried out.

The Committee were reminded of the key features of the application, including photographs of the site and surrounds.

The following topics were discussed during the Strategic Development Committee on 8th June 2022. Officers addressed each matter in turn:

• Clarified the number of additional storeys to the residential tower. This proposal sought to increase the number of residential storeys by six (and five overall) compared to the previous scheme, ref PA/20/01065 with other changes as set out in the Committee report.

• Residential entrances would be of the same standard. The development would be tenure blind in terms of the quality of the private and the affordable housing
• Affordable housing. A total of 202 dwellings would be provided including 94 low cost homes which totalled 58% of the total residential accommodation by habitable room, which exceeded policy. 
• Of these 94, 58 would be affordable homes (including 34 London Affordable rent homes) and 36 intermediate homes, which was in accordance with the 70/30 policy target.
• Compared to the previous scheme, this proposal would provide 58 more homes including 12 more affordable homes. Of these 12, six would be homes for London Affordable Rent and 6 shared ownership.
• The proportion of larger family sized affordable homes also complied with policy. A viability assessment had been carried out showing that this was the maximum amount of affordable housing the application could provide.
• Shared ownership agreement. This would be controlled by the nominations agreement in the s106 and One Housing’s, following their inclusion on the LBTH Intermediate Housing register.
• Child play space provision. Play space would be located at podium level in Block C as well as in the pedestrian link. This would be assessable to all.
• Fire safety matters. Details of the staircase and lift arrangements were noted and the fire protection features. The proposals met the relevant building regulation.
• Details of the energy strategy, including the plans to link the development to the Barkantine District Heating Network where feasible and viable. This would be secured via the s106.  If not feasible, an alternative strategy would be secured in the s106 involving Air Source Heat Pumps.

The Officers recommendation is to grant planning permission.

The Committee asked questions of Officers around the following issues:

• Assurances were sought about the quality of the development. It was confirmed that all of the proposed housing would be tenure blind and be of a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4

Proposal:

Demolition of the existing buildings and structures and construction of residential dwellings (use class C3), public realm works, landscaping, access, servicing, parking and associated works

Recommendation:

Grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations

Update report was tabled

On a vote of 7 in favour and 2 against the Committee RESOLVED:

1.       That the consideration of the application at 15-27 Byng Street (odd), 29 Byng Street (Flats 1-6 Dowlen Court) and 1-12 Bellamy Close, London, E14 be DEFERRED for a Committee Site Visit.

Update report was tabled

Paul Buckenham introduced the application for the demolition of the existing buildings and structures and construction of residential dwellings (use class C3), public realm works, landscaping, access, servicing, parking and associated works.

He also outlined the clarifications in the update report. This was in regards to a number of clarifications and corrections and the amended fire safety plans. The Council’s Building Control Service have confirmed that these would address the issues raised and would meet these aspects of the Building Regulations.

Fran Haines (Planning Officer) presented the application, describing the following points:

•         Overview of the site location and surrounding area.

•         The key changes between the previously approved and this scheme (considered by the Committee in April 2021). The scheme had been amended to provide six additional storeys. Amendments had also been made to the layout and the design

•         The Council had carried out consultation. One letter in support was received from the Bellamy Close and Byng Street Residents Steering Group.  Two letters of objection had been received about a number of matters which were outlined. The applicant had also carried out extensive consultation with community.

•         The proposed scheme would deliver 58% affordable housing by habitable room. It will re-provide the existing 24 social rented homes and create 178 residential units. The standard of the accommodation would be high. The viability assessment showed  this was most that could be afforded. 

•         A breakdown of the housing mix and tenures, and compliance with policy targets.

•         The height of the proposal and the design approach. It was considered that it would respond positively to the local context in a tall building zone.

•         Details of the communal  and amenity child play, which was broadly the same as previously approved scheme.

•         That the scheme would deliver a number of other public benefits, including the re – provision of the existing link through the site.

•         The outcome of the amenity assessment. Overall, it was considered that the impacts did not materially differ from the previous scheme. On balance given the public benefits, the impacts would be acceptable.

•         Details of the transport assessment including the provision of cycle parking spaces, cycle storage and a number of assessable car parking spaces.

•         An overview of the planning obligations.

•         Overall, Officers considered that the proposed development would deliver a high quality, well integrated, inclusive sustainable place. On this basis the application was recommended for approval.

The Committee asked questions of officers around the following issues:

•         The provision of affordable housing. Clarity was sought on the additional number to be provided, compared to the consented scheme, and the rent levels. Clarity was also sought on the size of these units.

•         It was confirmed as (set out in the report) that 94 58 affordable homes would be delivered in total. This included the re – provided 24 units and, an additional 34 affordable units and 36 shared ownership units. The re - provided  24 units  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7