Application Number:               19/P2287                     Ward:  Colliers Wood

Officer Recommendation:      GRANT planning permission subject to conditions and a unilateral undertaking to restrict eligibility to parking permits.

RESOLVED that Application 19/P2287 is granted planning permission subject to conditions and a unilateral undertaking to restrict eligibility to parking permits.

Proposal: Demolition of existing building and outbuilding and erection of a two storey building plus lower ground floor level, to contain 8 x self-contained flats with off street parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse storage.

The Committee noted the officer’s report and presentation.

One objector had registered to speak and had submitted a written statement which was read out by the Senior Democratic Services Officer at the request of the Chair.  The statement raised points relating to fire safety and the narrow access and egress which was felt to be unsuitable and unsafe.  A written statement on behalf of the applicant was also read out, setting out the adjustments made to address earlier concerns relating to design, bulk, light and parking.

The Development Control Team Leader South addressed the points raised in the written submission relating to fire safety and advised that this had been addressed through condition to require the applicant to implement a fire safety plan to the satisfaction of the London Fire Brigade.  He also advised that it was not possible to alter the dimensions of the driveway and that officers did not consider that the dimensions were unreasonable.

In response to questions from Members, the Development Control Team Leader South advised that the middle property was single aspect and demonstrated the location of the windows.

Some Members noted that the development would add to the housing stock and did not feel that the application would be detrimental.

At the conclusion of the debate the Chair called for a vote on the recommendation to approve planning application and it was

RESOLVED that Planning Permission be GRANTED subject to conditions and a unilateral undertaking to restrict eligibility to parking permits.

(The Vice-Chair was not present for the entirety of the debate on this item and therefore could not vote.)