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Demolition of the existing building; erection of a three storey residential development comprising nine flats; provision of ten parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage facilities and new access onto Cheam Road.

Description

Demolition of the existing building; erection of a three storey residential development comprising nine flats; provision of ten parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage facilities and new access onto Cheam Road

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Officer.

The Committee was addressed by Ward Councillor, Christine Howells, who spoke in objection to the Application. The Committee also heard from an objector, and from the Applicant.

The following points were raised by the Committee:

Trees: Members spoke about the number of trees proposed to be planted along the boundary of the site. Members noted that newly planted trees can take a long time to take in the ground, and the possibility of re-planting any which were unsuccessful.

Character of building: Members spoke about the style and character of the proposed development, and noted how it had been well designed.

An additional condition was proposed by the Planning Officer. This condition was that:

(1)          No development shall take place until a detailed scheme of all the semi-mature tree planting along the rear and western flank boundary of the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented in the first planting season and prior to the first occupation of the development or a phasing to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any trees which, within a period of five years after planting, are removed, die or become seriously damaged or diseased in the opinion of the local planning authority, shall be replaced in the next available planting season with others of similar size, species and number, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The approved scheme of screen planting shall thereafter be retained.

An additional condition was proposed by Councillor Jan Mason, and seconded by Councillor Steven McCormick. This condition was that:

(2)          The development shall not be occupied until a Car Parking Management Plan setting out provisions for the management and use of the proposed parking has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details shall include a scheme for allocated parking and the management of spaces and shall be submitted for approval by the Local Planning Authority and only the approved details shall be implemented and retained as approved unless otherwise agreed.

The Committee resolved with 11 Members voting for, 1 Member voting against, and the Chair not voting that the condition be approved.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved unanimously that:

Planning Permission is GRANTED subject to the following:

Condition(s):

(1)          The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

AH P2 L PROPOSED SITE PLAN

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Demolition of the existing building; erection of a three storey residential development comprising nine flats; provision of ten parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage facilities and new access onto Cheam Road.

Description

Demolition of the existing building; erection of a three storey residential development comprising nine flats; provision of ten parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage facilities and new access onto Cheam Road.

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Officer.

The Committee were also addressed by Ward Councillor, Christine Howells, and an objector.

The following items were raised by the Committee:

Site visit: Members noted how a site visit had not yet been arranged, due to constraints around the Covid-19 pandemic. It was noted that due to the nature of the site, a visit would be beneficial to Members when making a decision regarding the Application.

Character of building: Members noted concerns regarding the proposed residential element of the scheme. Members noted the size of the proposed development and spoke about whether it may be out of character of the surrounding buildings.

Councillor Neil Dallen proposed a deferral. This was seconded by Councillor Colin Keane. The reason for this deferral was to give the Committee the opportunity to view the site of the Application.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved with 6 Members voting for, 5 Members voting against and the Chairman not voting that:

The Application be DEFERRED and brought back to the Committee following a site visit.