Agenda item

The Planning Officer outlined the details of the proposal for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a part 2, part 3 and part 4 storey building to provide 26 self-contained dwellings (25 x 1 bed and 1 x 2 bed); refuse and recycling facilities; cycle parking and landscaping, and asked that if members were minded to accept the officer’s recommendation and grant planning permission, the stipulation that the Section 106 be completed within 1 month as stated in Recommendation B be deleted.

The Committee received verbal representation from Mr Nick Williams of Pocket Living LLP, and from Mr Charles Moran of CMA Planning, who both stated that the proposal was to provide intermediate affordable housing sold at 20% discount with eligibility and lease restrictions secured in perpetuity through a Section 106 agreement.. They asked that planning permission be granted.

Following questions and deliberation by members, Councillor Kennedy moved a motion to accept the officer’s recommendations and grant planning permission. The motion was seconded by Councillor Walsh.

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                   Councillors Kennedy (Vice-Chair), Adefiranye, Bourne, Pat Raven, Paul Upex and Walsh

ABSTAINED:    Councillor Amrani (Chair)

RESOLVED:     that in respect of Application DC/14/86354:

i.              that the requirement that the Section 106 be completed within 1 month, as stipulated in Recommendation B, be deleted;

ii.            that the Head of Law be authorised to complete a legal agreement under Section 106 of the 1990 Act (and other appropriate powers) to cover the following principal matters:

Affordable Housing

Sales restrictions

·           No occupation of the units other than by Eligible Persons

·           No sales to persons already in ownership of a residential property

·           Sales during first 6 months of marketing only to eligible persons, working or living in Lewisham and earning no more than £54,500.

·           Subsequent 6 months of sales only to eligible persons, working or living in Greater London and in accordance with the London Plan eligibility criteria.

·           After that period, sales only to eligible persons no matter where they live or work. Units may be rented to Eligible Persons, at 80% of Local Market Rate, until the unit is sold.

·           No units to be sold on the Open Market in the first round of sales.

Price

·           Owner must commit not to sell any of the units for more than 80% of Open Market Value in the 1^st round of sales

Other affordable housing obligations:

·           Marketing Methods Plan required

·           Re-sales only to Eligible Persons according to London Plan eligibility criteria

·           No re-sales within 12months of first purchase

·           Monitoring requirements

Contributions

·           Health £16,250

·           Open Space £11,256.08

·           Employment £4,261.36

·           Community facilities £3,925.87

·           Wheelchair £25,000

·           Public realm & walking/cycling links £15,000

Car Free & Car Club

·           Restriction on future residents of the development from acquiring permits within the CPZ. 

·           The provision of a car club scheme at the site (i.e. the provision of car club membership), as a sustainable alternative to car ownership.

Council’s legal costs

·           Reimbursement of the Councils legal, professional and monitoring costs associated with the drafting, finalising and monitoring the agreement.

Local Labour

·           Local labour obligations i.e. use of local labour during construction, working with the Councils Local Labour and Business Coordinator etc.

iii.          That subject to the completion of a satisfactory Section 106 in relation to the matters set out above, that the Head of Planning be authorised to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to conditions and informatives as set out in the report.