Issue - meetings

The proposal before Members sought planning permission for the demolition of the existing house and the construction of a new residential development consisting of 8no. flats. The accommodation would comprise 4no. one bedroom units and 4no. two-bedroom units.  

Members noted that the proposal raised considerations in relation to the impact on the Gidea Park special character area, the impact on the residential amenity of the future occupants and of neighbouring residents, and parking and access.

During the debate Members discussed the impact on the character of the area and street scene, that the proposal was an overdevelopment of the site and would have an impact on the area of special character.

The report recommended that planning permission be granted, however following a motion to refuse the granting of planning permission which was carried.

It was RESOLVED that planning permission be refused on the following grounds that:

·         The impact of building upon character of Special Character Area arising from amount of development/physical form.

·         The failure to provide a contribution towards education provision.

·         The failure to secure parking permit restriction.

The Committee agreed to make a request for the building to be listed as it was of the view it had a heritage that needed to be protected.