Application no. 20/P1852

Ward: West Barnes

Recommendation: Grant Planning Permission subject to conditions

RESOLVED that the application number 20/P1852 be GRANTED planning permission subject to conditions.

Proposal: Extension and conversion of existing dwelling to create 5 x self-contained flats and 2 x dwelling houses and the erection of 2 x semi-detached houses at the rear of the site, together with associated works.

The Committee noted the report and the plans presented by the Development Control Team Leader (South). The Committee also noted the modifications sheet contained in the supplementary agenda.

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

·         the development was overlooking to other properties in the area;

·         there were currently flood risk in the area; removing the pool and the garden from number two and replacing it with drives would increase the flood risk;

·         the proposal was out of character and overdevelopment, in terms of height to other properties in the area.

The applicant’s agent had registered to speak, and at the request of the Chair, reiterated some of the points highlighted in the report and addressed the concerns raised by the objectors with regards to loss of privacy, parking and noise. Furthermore, he clarified that there was no overlooking from upper level and the proposals would not have an adverse impact on the street and the area.

Councillor Hina Bokhari had registered to speak on behalf of her constituents, and at the request of the Chair, addressed the Committee the concerns raised by residents in relation to overlooking, flood risk, parking and tree protection. The Committee was also informed that bin lorries had been unable to collect residents bins due to roads being blocked by parked cars.

The Development Control Team Leader (South) directed Members attention to page 25 of the report, condition 7, which stated that ‘No development should commence until details of a proposed sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) had been submitted. The removal of impermeable surfaces should also be shown on the submitted plans in order to reduce flood risk and to contribute to sustainability in accordance with policy DM F2 of the Sites and Policies Plan and SI 13 of the London Plan 2021.

In response to members questions and comments, the Development Control Team Leader (South) directed Members attention to page 26 of the report, condition 9, which stated that ‘’no development should take place until full details of a landscaping and planting scheme had been submitted. The details should also include that all existing trees, hedges and any other features to be retained.

Members raised concerns in relation to lack of details with regards to the new houses being built, the outdoor amenity space, overdevelopment and flood risk in the area.   

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

RESOLVED that the application number 20/P1852 be GRANTED planning permission subject to conditions.