Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of building to provide 3 x 1-bed and 6 x 2-bed flats with associated parking and amenity space

Recommendations: Refusal

RESOLVED: That the application be refused as per officer’s recommendation.

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of building to provide 3 x 1-bed and 6 x 2-bed flats with associated parking and amenity space.

Officers introduced the application and made a recommendation for refusal.

A representative on behalf of the petition addressed the Committee and referred to photographs that were circulated to Members and officers prior to the meeting. It was submitted that the petition had been signed by 71 residents, the development was unwanted and was totally unsuitable given the location. It was highlighted that this was the demolishment of another family dwelling, changed the character of the area, an overdevelopment of the site with 9 units/15 bedrooms and there was no provision for any family space. It was reiterated that there would be a detrimental impact on the traffic conditions on Harefield Road  and a threat to pedestrian safety. Concerns were also raised regarding the number of parking spaces proposed, access to the site particularly during the construction stage, loss of light and a deterioration of air quality.   The Committee was urged to approve the officer’s recommendation.

Neither the applicant nor the agent were in attendance.

Councillor Tony Burles, Ward Councillor for Uxbridge addressed the Committee and supported the petition. It was submitted that there would be a detrimental effect on neighbouring properties.  Disappointment was expressed regarding the lack of refusal reasons on highways grounds.

Further to Member questions regarding road safety and highways concerns, officers explained that no refusal reasons were provided on highways grounds based on previous decisions and appeal.

Given the loss of a family dwelling, concerns of overlooking and the size of development, the officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That the application be refused as per officer’s recommendation  subject to any amendments in the addendum.