Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting on 18 July 2018 be approved as an accurate record.

None.

It was confirmed that all items were Part I and would be considered in Public.

Two storey, 1 bed, semi-detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space and installation for vehicular crossover to front.

Recommendation: Refusal

This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

This item was withdrawn prior to commencement of the meeting.

Second floor extension and conversion of two storey HMO into 1 x 1-bed and 1 x studio self-contained flats.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That this item be approved.

Officers introduced the report and highlighted the addendum.  The application sought planning permission for the conversion of a two storey 5 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) into 1 x 1-bed and 1 x studio self-contained flats. Members were advised that the property was currently in a dilapidated state and the proposed development would bring it back into use. The proposal was considered to have an acceptable visual impact, would not result in a loss of amenity to neighbouring properties and would provide an acceptable living environment. The proposal was also considered to be acceptable in terms of parking and highways and was recommended for approval. Members were informed that one of the plans in the original agenda pack had been superseded by a revised plan to reflect a reduction in the size of the proposed extension.

Members requested clarification regarding access to the first floor and were advised that it could be accessed from the front of the property. Councillors also enquired about the proposed refuse arrangements at the property and were informed that storage areas used by the existing commercial unit were available to the rear of the property. Members expressed concern regarding parking arrangements and were advised that unrestricted parking was available both on the street immediately outside the property and in surrounding residential streets. On enquiring whether this was acceptable, it was confirmed that, since no increase in parking demand was associated with the proposal and the parking requirement was like-for-like, the proposed parking arrangements were deemed to be adequate.

Members moved and seconded the officer's recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED – That this item be approved.

Two storey, 2-bed, semi-detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space and installation of a vehicular crossover to front, involving demolition of existing garage.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That this item be approved.

Officers introduced the report. The application sought planning permission for the erection of a two storey, two-bed attached dwelling house to include associated parking and amenity space and extension of vehicular crossover to the front. It was considered that the proposal would not result in an un-neighbourly form of development, would provide a satisfactory living environment and would not have a detrimental impact on the street scene or surrounding area. Members were advised that the proposal complied with the London Plan and with national standards. Moreover, the proposed parking arrangements met the Council's standards - 2 spaces for the existing house and 2 for the proposed development. The application was recommended for conditional approval.

Members requested clarification regarding the accessibility of the parking spaces to the rear of the properties.  It was confirmed that a wide access road was in existence which was easily accessible and usable.

Members moved and seconded the officer's recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED – That this item be approved.

Following the publication of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in July 2018, Members were informed that references to said document had to be updated, together with the relevant chapter headings. Delegated authority was sought from the Committee to undertake these revisions where required.

Members unanimously approved the proposed revisions to references to the NPPF document.