Decision details

The Committee received a developer presentation from Lexus Planning

·        The revised proposed scheme ranged in height from 6 to 12 storeys, and provided 95 residential units, and approximately 373 sq. m of commercial floor space

·        The revised  scheme proposed 62 private and 33 affordable residential units

·        The revised scheme would essentially be car-free, with the provision of 10 flexible use disabled spaces, which could also be utilised for a car club; vehicular access to the site was from The Mews to the east.

·        Amenity space for the development would be created through the provision of a communal garden at level 5 of the lower building to the south, as well as private terraces and balconies.

Members raised the following issues: 

·        Whether comparison to buildings nearby which were outside of the Conservation Area was disingenuous

·        What the justification was for the proposed height, why so high?

·        Density of scheme. Why so high and dense?

·        Consultation with the Church.  What consultation had been undertaken?  This should include the Civic Society

·        The principle of the car club was welcomed

·        The developer was invited to engage in the Romford Masterplan process