Agenda item
15-19 Rigden Street (PA/13/00188)
Decision:
Update Report tabled.
On a vote of 4 in favour and 1 against, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/13/00188) at 15-19 Rigden Street London be GRANTED for the provision of an additional storey to incorporate 1 x 2 bed flat and alterations to the front elevations at first and second floors to provide new balconies subject to:
2. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters set out in the Committee report.
Councillor Anwar Khan did not vote on this item having not been present from the beginning of the item.
Minutes:
Update Report tabled.
Jerry Bell (Applications Team Leader) introduced the report regarding 15 -19 Rigden Street for the provision of an additional storey to incorporate 1 x 2 bed flat and alterations to the front elevations at first and second floors to provide new balconies.
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Silviya Barrett spoke in objection to the scheme as a local resident of the surrounding area. She referred to the letters of objections and petitions against with 26 signatures in total. She considered that the design and scale of the proposal was out of keeping with the Lansbury Conservation Area and the surrounding buildings that were mainly 2-3 stories in height. She objected to the impact on amenity in terms of loss of sunlight and overshadowing. She objected to the impact on traffic congestion and the lack of parking spaces in the area to accommodate the scheme. She commented that a ward Councillor also had concerns about the application. There was a lack of consultation by the Council with local residents. As a result, Officers did not fully understand the views of residents.
Steve Conlay spoke in support of the scheme. He reported on the amendments to the scheme, scaled down from two additional storeys to one. He considered that the height was acceptable given the modest size of the additional storey. There would be a s106 agreement to secure a car and permit free development. The proposed units would make a positive contribution to the street scene as per similar redevelopments near the host building. Mr Conlay explained the position of the balconies at the front and the size of the proposed windows. He did not consider that the balconies would overlook any gardens or would unduly affect amenity due the modest nature of the proposal.
Mary O'Shaughnessy (Planning Officer) presented the detailed report. She explained the application including the site location, the character of the surrounding area and the Conservation Area. The scheme had been subject to statutory consultation and the main issues raised in objection concerned the design, highways and amenity.
It was considered that the scheme, as amended, was in keeping with the host building and the area given the varied character of the area. It was also considered that the impact on amenity was acceptable due to the scale of the additional storey and the separation distances. Highway Services were satisfied with the proposal. Officers were recommending that the application should be granted permission.
In reply to Members, Officers clarified the location of the balconies near 21 and 23 Rigden Street. The separation distances at that point exceeded the requirements in policy which should prevent any adverse overlooking or impact on sunlight/daylight.
Questions were also asked about the increase in windows. Officers considered that the impact from which on amenity should be consummate to what already existed given the windows were generally in the same position as those on the lower floors. Therefore, Officers were not concerned about this.
Officers also reported that the policy on incremental development was now in place in the Development Plan. However, this did not apply in this instance as the scheme did not propose any affordable housing in accordance with policy. It was proposed that an area of secure car parking would be incorporated into the community open space. Full details would need to be secured by condition.
On a vote of 4 in favour and 1 against, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/13/00188) at 15-19 Rigden Street London be GRANTED for the provision of an additional storey to incorporate 1 x 2 bed flat and alterations to the front elevations at first and second floors to provide new balconies subject to:
2. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters set out in the Committee report.
Councillor Anwar Khan did not vote on this item having not been present from the beginning of the item.
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