Agenda item

RESOLVED

That it be noted that the Committee agreed to:

GRANT planning permission for the demolition of the existing single storey church building at 65 Boone Street SE13, and the construction of a replacement five storey building comprising:

• a church at ground floor and eight new separate flats above, with associated car and cycle parking, bin storage and soft and hard landscaping.

Subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the report.

The Planning Officer gave an illustrative presentation, recommending the grant of planning permission for the proposal, as outlined in the Officer’s report.

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

Principle of Development • Residential Quality • Urban Design •

Impact on Adjoining Properties • Transport • Sustainable Development

Following the Officers presentation, questions put to the Officer, from Members, related to: unit size, waste management, development usage and parking.

The Officer acknowledged an error in the Officers’ report and provided further clarification regarding calculations relating to unit size.

Members were advised by the Officer that residential waste management collection times could be secured, by condition agreed with the developer. The DMTL also advised the Committee that waste management would be allocated between a private contractor and the local authority.

The Officer informed the Committee, that parking limits would managed by conditions agreed with the developer and the local authority. It was also stated that the Highways Authority would be responsible for the CPZ highways consultation, regarding the development. The DMTL advised Members that the CPZ consultation process was not a material consideration for the application under consideration.

The Committee was informed by the Officer that soundproofing would also be applied by the developer to the windows and room structures.

The DMTL confirmed the use as a place of worship would continue, with the added housing provision.

The agent addressed the Committee and described the application site. The agent discussed: community, ill repair issues, proposed facilities, additional well-being therapies proposed and charity business plan.

The applicant addressed the Committee and described the application site. The applicant discussed: benefits of the development, outlook, privacy, overshadowing, height, design, daylight and sunlight report, accessible public space, viability, parking and financial contribution for CPZ.

Members’ questions to the agent, related to: usage.

The agent provided clarification regarding usage of the rooms.

A resident addressed the Committee with objections. The resident alleged that the Church was taking the opportunity to make money.

The resident questioned the Committee not questioning the motives behind the application. The DMTL advised the resident that only material considerations could be discussed by Members, with regard the application.

A member advised the resident to contact the Charity Commission.

The Chair cautioned the resident to only consider material considerations.

Members’ questions to the resident, related to: consultation.

The DMTL advised that the standard consultation provided was according the size and scale of the development.

During Member discussion it was agreed that all concerns raised, would be adequately dealt with by officers.

The Committee considered the submissions made at the meeting, and

RESOLVED – unanimously

RESOLVED

That it be noted that the Committee agreed to:

GRANT planning permission for the demolition of the existing single storey church building at 65 Boone Street SE13, and the construction of a replacement five storey building comprising:

 A church at ground floor and eight new separate flats above, with associated car and cycle parking, bin storage and soft and hard landscaping.

Subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the report.