Agenda item
Sotherby Lodge, Sewardstone Road, London , (E2 9JQ PA/11/01592 & PA/11/01593)
Decision:
Councillor Helal Uddin returned to the meeting at 8:05pm for the remaining items of business.
Councillor Kosru Uddin left the meeting at 8:05pm.
On a vote of 3 in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention the Committee RESOLVED
1. That planning permission be GRANTED for Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of the existing 3 storey building and Full Planning Permission for the erection of a part 5, part 6 storey building to provide 40 flats (15 x one bedroom, 16 x two bedroom and 9 x three bedroom) subject to:
2. All parties, including all mortgagees, with an interest in the site entering into a deed under s106 and/or s106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to transfer the planning obligations imposed in connection with the original permission to the new permission PA/11/01592, such deed to be to the satisfaction of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) and to secure the following:
a) 35% Affordable Housing
b) Car Free Agreement
c) Education contribution £61,710
d)Any other planning obligation(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal
(as secured with Permission PA/08/00153)
3. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement as indicated above.
4. That, if by 16th February 2012, the legal agreement has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be delegated the authority to refuse planning permission on the grounds that in the absence of a legal agreement, the proposal fails to secure appropriate planning obligations to mitigate its potential impacts
5. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission and conservation area consent to secure the matters set out in the circulated report.
Minutes:
Councillor Helal Uddin returned to the meeting at 8:05pm for the remaining items of business.
Councillor Kosru Uddin left the meeting at 8:05pm.
Pete Smith (Development Control Manager, Planning Services) presented the report regarding Sotherby Lodge, Sewardstone Road, London. The application was to extend the time limit attached to the previously granted planning permission and conservation area consent for the site. Mr Smith explained the nature of the proposal in relation to the surrounding area. He also explained the outcome of the consultation and the concerns raised. It was important to note that the scheme had already been approved in principle. However it was necessary to reconsider this in light of any policy changes that may have occurred since then.
In terms of land use, the continued use of residential remained acceptable. Mr Smith also explained the housing tenure mix including 35% affordable housing in accordance with policy. The height, scale and design remained policy compliant. The site possessed a good Public Transport Level Rating. The scheme would complement and enhance the character of the area. Subject to a Section 106 agreement permission should be granted.
In reply, reference was made to the entrance to Victoria Park. Members sought assurances that the scheme would protect this. Members also queried the suitability of the density given the site’s position in the Conservation Area.
In terms of density, Officers explained that, whilst the scheme exceeded the range for the site, this needed to be balanced against the overall benefits. For instance, the proposal would be car free, would provide adequate private amenity space with no signs of overdevelopment. On these grounds, the scheme was appropriate in terms of density and would make the best use of the site.
Due to its design and the orientation of the buildings, the impact on neighbouring properties would be minimal. In terms of the Conservation Area, the application adequately addressed any concerns. The issues around this subject had not substantially changed since the permission was originally approved. Officers noted the need to protect the entrance to Victoria Park and felt that through the condition the application would secure this.
On a vote of 3 in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention the Committee RESOLVED
1. That planning permission be GRANTED for Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of the existing 3 storey building and Full Planning Permission for the erection of a part 5, part 6 storey building to provide 40 flats (15 x one bedroom, 16 x two bedroom and 9 x three bedroom) subject to:
2. All parties, including all mortgagees, with an interest in the site entering into a deed under s106 and/or s106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to transfer the planning obligations imposed in connection with the original permission to the new permission PA/11/01592, such deed to be to the satisfaction of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) and to secure the following:
a) 35% Affordable Housing
b) Car Free Agreement
c) Education contribution £61,710
d)Any other planning obligation(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal
(as secured with Permission PA/08/00153)
3. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement as indicated above.
4. That, if by 16th February 2012, the legal agreement has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be delegated the authority to refuse planning permission on the grounds that in the absence of a legal agreement, the proposal fails to secure appropriate planning obligations to mitigate its potential impacts
5. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission and conservation area consent to secure the matters set out in the circulated report.
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