Agenda item

Planning application P1084.14 and listed building consent L0010.14 were presented together but voted on separately.

The planning application proposed the demolition of 1960’s additions to a Grade II listed building, the conversion and extension of the remaining building to accommodate four 2-bed and three 3-bed apartments and the erection of two 5-bed detached dwellings within the grounds toward the southern boundary of the school site.

The listed building consent sought authority for works to a Grade II listed building.

The report detailed that following the demolition of the 1960’s additions the original building would be extended on the east and west elevations by the addition of new two storey elements. These would be constructed in a similar style and materials to the main building.  The apartments would be of different sizes and layouts to accommodate existing rooms and the historic features of the listed building.  All the apartments would exceed the minimum floor space standards set out in the London Plan.

Members noted that one late letter of representation, objecting to the proposals had been received.

Members noted that the application had been called in by Councillor Linda Van den Hende on the grounds ofoverdevelopment.

In accordance with the public speaking arrangements the Committee was addressed by an objector with a response from the applicant’s agent.

The objector speaking on behalf of the governing body of the adjacent school raised concerns over the close proximity of the school to the proposed development and their ability to co-exist without conflict. The speaker raised specific concers over noise disturbance during demolition and construction, highway safety and separation distances. 

In response the applicant’s agent stated that the proposed development was represented an appropriate re-use of the Grade II listed building. The agent stated that the development was low density and high quality and would not harm the listed building. The agent noted that the Highways department had not objected to the development. He stated that dialogue had been opened with the school on a suitably timed programme for the development. The agent concluded that the development would act to safeguard the listed building.

With its agreement Councillor Linda Van den Hende addressed the Committee. Councillor Van den Hende commented on the importance of the listed building noting that it was unoccupied and in danger of falling into disrepair. Councillor Van den Hende commented on the size of the proposed development suggesting that the proposed car parking provision would be insufficient. Councillor Van den Hende also raised concerns over the access road to the site; overdevelopment; overlooking; and separation distances between the proposed development and the shool.

During the debate Members discussed the design of the proposed development, the relationship between the development and the listed building, highway safety and separation distances between the development and the school. Members also noted that the listed building had not been in use for some years and was in danger of falling into disrepair. A member commented that the removal of the 1960’s extension to the listed building and addition of new extensions would enhance the listed building itself. Members received clarification on the proposed parking provision for the new dwellings.

The Committee noted that the development proposed would be liable for the Mayor’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in accordance with London Plan Policy 8.3 and that the applicable fee would be £6440 subject to indexation based on the creation of a net increase of 322 sq. metres of new internal floor space. 

It was RESOLVED that planning application P1084.14 was unacceptable as it stood but would be acceptable subject to the applicant entering into a legal agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure the following:

•   A financial contribution of £54,000 to be used towards infrastructure costs in accordance with the Policy DC72 of the LDF Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document and the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document.

•   All contribution sums shall include interest to the due date of expenditure and all contribution sums to be subject to indexation from the date of completion of the Section 106 agreement to the date of receipt by the Council.

•   The Developer/Owner to pay the Council’s reasonable legal costs associated with the Legal Agreement prior to the completion of the agreement irrespective of whether the agreement is completed.

•   Payment of the appropriate planning obligations monitoring fee prior to the completion of the agreement.

That the Head of Regulatory Services be authorised to enter into a legal agreement to secure the above and upon completion of that agreement, grant planning permission subject to the conditions as set out in the report

The Committee having considered the report RESOLVED that listed building consent L0010.14 be granted subject to the conditions as set out in the report.