Agenda, decisions and minutes

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RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee C meeting held on 10 December 2020, be agreed and signed as a correct record.

The item was removed from the meeting’s Agenda

The Planning Officer, gave an illustrative presentation recommending the grant of planning permission for construction of an additional storey at The Curve Building, Chudleigh Road SE4 to provide:

·         3, one bedroom self-contained flats, together with the provision of 6 additional cycle spaces.

The Committee noted the report and that the main issues were:

·         Principle of Development

·         Housing

·         Urban Design

·         Transport

·         Impact on living conditions of neighbours

Afterwards, members’ questions related to the balconies.

The Officer used their presentation slides to provide clarification to Members with regard to the elevation of the proposed balconies.

The agent on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee. The agent described the development outlining its benefits.

The following enquiries from Members related to balconies, room locations, roof, noise, cladding, parking, bicycle storage.

It was confirmed the previous application was refused due to overlooking from the proposed balconies. The Committee were assured the current application included measures to mitigate the issue of overlooking.

The agent explained acknowledged the room locations and advised the Committee that the new storey would be built independently of the floor below. Therefore, as separate structures there would be no sound impact on the floor below.

It was stated that keeping the current roof under the new storey would ensure waterproofing and sound reduction.

A representative addressed the Committee, on behalf of local residents advising that residents were opposed to the proposal due to concerns regarding noise, the additional storey, parking, parking survey, bicycle storage and height.

The following questions from Members related to cladding and parking.

The representative advised the cladding was viewed as unnecessary and posed a fire risk.

The agent acknowledged the concern raised and advised the developer would be using A1 non-combustible products that confirmed to regulations.

The Team Leader advised Members that fire safety was a building control matter. A fire safety statement was not required from the developer for the application. Fire safety was not a material consideration for the application.

The Officer advised the Committee the development was not subject to a Car Parking Zone (CPZ). Therefore, it was not possible for officers to condition the site to be car free. The Officer noted advice from the local authority’s highways officer following a parking survey conducted for the site. It was concluded the development was not likely to have any impact on traffic.

During the course of the meeting at 7.49 pm a Member joined the meeting. As they had missed the officer presentation and some of the discussion, the Chair advised that they would not be able to vote on the current item under consideration. At 8.03 pm, another Member advised the Committee they would abstain from the voting for this item, as they had lost internet connection. As a result they had missed significant parts of the item under consideration.

Councillors moved the recommendations as outlined in the report. All councillors voted in favour of the recommendations.

RESOLVED – unanimously

That it be noted that the Committee agreed to:

GRANT planning permission for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

The Planning Officer, gave an illustrative presentation recommending the grant of planning permission for an application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions attached to the planning permission DC/17/104264 dated 14 December 2018 as amended by DC/20/119249 dated 03rd February 2021 for ' The construction of a part three/part four storey building incorporating balconies on vacant land at Church Grove SE13 comprising self build residential units (Use Class C3) together with community facilities, shared landscaping space, car parking, secure cycle and refuse storage, alterations to access and other associated works;- in order to make the following amendments:

·         Increase the number of dwellings from 33 to 36

·         Increase the maximum height of the building by 450mm

·         Simplify the building form

·         Replace the external and structural combustible materials

·         Associated amendments to landscaping and other works

In addition to providing details to amend the following conditions to compliance conditions:

·         Condition 3- Archaeology;

·         Condition 4- Outline Construction Logistics Management Plan;

·         Condition 10- Tree Protection Plan;

·         Condition 20- Window and Door Reveals;

·         Condition 36- Design Code; and

·         Condition 37- Noise mitigation on Walkways.

The Committee noted the report and that the main issues were:

·         Principle

·         Housing

·         Urban Design

·         Impact on Adjoining Properties

·         Transport Impact

·         Sustainable Development

·         Natural Environment

·         Planning Obligations

The following members’ questions related to: community space, cladding, self-build, units, tenure,

The Officer advised Members the applicant would address concerns related to community space.

Members were advised by the officer, that the applicant would replace the largely timber cladding with fibre cement board, which would last much longer than timber.

The Committee were informed by the Officer that when assessed with planning policy, it was not a requirement for the development to be self-build. It was confirmed that the development was 100% affordable.

The Officer acknowledged the application proposed the removal of a previously approved family dwelling, for a large family. Members were informed the Officer was satisfied the development would provide family dwellings for small families, as recognised by planning guidance.

It was stated by the Officer that planning policy supported the amendments outlined in the application under consideration and that it was important to view the proposed development as a whole.

The Officer provided clarification regarding the distribution of tenure type and unit sizes, as outlined in the officer report.

The Team Leader reiterated and supported the Officers clarification.

The applicant addressed the Committee, advising that 36 homes were to be built for the community by the community. This would result in an increase in affordable homes and a high quality housing scheme. The applicant informed Members the proposed amendment would commence in spring to summer 2021. The applicant stated the development would bring a vacant site back into use for individuals, couples, families and include a communal play area. Members were advised by the applicant that the developer had collaborated with ‘future residents’ and the local authority. The applicant advised the Committee that fire standards had been improved, and that due to various  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.