Agenda item
43 Thomas Road, London, E14 7EB (PA/16/00993)
Proposal:
Retention of existing facades and redevelopment of existing building to provide no. 8 residential dwellings including new third floor. Change of use at Ground Floor from A5 (takeaways) to C3 (residential).
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions.
Minutes:
Jerry Bell (East Area Manager, Planning Services, Development and Renewal) introduced the application for the retention of existing facades and redevelopment of existing building to provide no. 8 residential dwellings including new third floor, change of use at Ground Floor from A5 (takeaways) to C3 (residential).
Nasser Farooq (Planning Services Team Leader, Development and Renewal) presented a detailed presentation of the application. The Committee noted the site’s location on the corner of Burgess Street and Thomas Road. The Committee also noted the planning history of the site including details of the previously refused applications and the reasons for this. They also noted the proposed layout of the scheme. The scheme would be of a good quality design. All of the proposed units would meet the residential space standards save for one unit. However this would be offset by the fact that it would be provided with a generous amount of amenity space. Representations had been received both in support and against the application which were explained. There would be conditions to preserve the amenity of the future occupants. Given the merits of the application, Officers were recommending that the planning permission was granted.
In response, the Committee stressed the need for images of the application to be included in the Committee reports. Members also asked about the sustainability measures in view of the Energy Efficiency Team’s comments. The Committee wished to understand what exactly would be provided. A Member also asked about the quantity of information supplied in support of such measures given the reasons for refusing the previous scheme.
Members also questioned whether the development complied with the Life time homes standards. The Committee also asked about the loss of the A3/5 use, overlooking into properties, the separation distances, height of the mansard roof, and the servicing arrangements
Officers confirmed that application included energy efficiency measures and complied with the relevant requirements for minor developments given the site constraints. In relation to the energy statement, Officers anticipated that this would involve the completion of a feasibility study to ascertain what measures could be incorporated within the application.
The proposal included one Lifetime Homes unit on site. The applicant had expressed a commitment to provide a disabled parking bay close to the site and given the size of the scheme, it was not considered reasonable to require details of the proposed bay before determining the application. However information on the feasible of which would be secured by condition.
The premises currently operated as an A5 style take away use and at some stage prior to this, functioned as a restaurant and a public house use. There had been no objections to the loss of the public house use. The plans had been amended to address the reasons for refusing the previous application. It was also confirmed that there would be a requirement for amenity screening and there would be adequate separation distances between buildings.
Officers were mindful of the issues around the vehicle turning circle. However, it was required that a full servicing and delivery plan be submitted. Overall, Officers felt that the proposal would have a lesser impact on the highway.
Officers also confirmed the height of the mansard roof.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED
1. That planning permission be GRANTED at 43 Thomas Road, London, E14 7EB for the retention of existing facades and redevelopment of existing building to provide no. 8 residential dwellings including new third floor. Change of use at Ground Floor from A5 (takeaways) to C3 (residential). (PA/16/00993)
2. That the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters set out in the Committee report
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