Application no. 20/P1091

Ward: Merton Park

Recommendation: GRANT Permission subject to conditions and s.106 legal agreement.

RESOLVED that the application number 20/P1091 be GRANTED planning permission subject to s106 agreement and conditions.

Proposal: Erection of a two storey buildings to provide 9 x self-contained flats on ground floor, first floor and within roofspace. 

The Committee noted the report and the plans presented by the Case Officer. The Committee also noted the modification sheet contained in the supplementary agenda.

An objector had registered to speak to the proposed scheme, and at the request of the Chair, had raised a number of points, including:

·         the development of eight units accommodation was not suitable for the area;

·         lack of privacy, loss of light and overlooking;

·         the constant use of the alleyway would be an invasion to the resident privacy;

·         Impact on wildlife and open space.

The applicant’ agent had submitted a speech which was read out by Democratic Services Officer. The following points were highlighted:

·         there had already been many problems with fly tipping particularly at the southern end of the access way adjacent to the application site and the main reason for that was the area was unobserved.  The proposed development when occupied would help deter fly tippers and improve the situation.

·         the application site had a legal right of way along the access road registered on the title deeds, so consent was not required from any of the Links Avenue owners to use the access way;

·         with regards to the maintenance, repair and suitability of the access way, it was acknowledged that the adjoining owners were under no obligation to maintain and repair the access to a high standard, although there was an obligation to keep the land in an adequate state of repair insofar that it does not interfere with the right of way.  That obligation extends to keeping the access free of blockages.

In the ensuing debate, Members’ raised a number of points and in response to Members’ questions and comments the Case Officer stated the following points:

·         the proposed fence would be approximately 2.8 meters, this would be in line with standard boundary;

·          concerns raised in relation to the waste collection and emergency access.

The Chair moved to the vote on the officer’s recommendation and it was

RESOLVED that the application number 20/P1091 be GRANTED planning permission subject to s106 agreement and conditions.