Issue - meetings

Description:

This Application sought approval for change of use from pub/restaurant use (Use Class A3/A4) to 13 residential units comprising 2 no. studio flats, 6 no. 1-bed flats and 5 no.2-bed flats, and associated alterations.

Additional Information:

The Planning Development Manager informed the Committee that:

1.   A consultation response was received from Thames Water raising no objection (a copy had been forwarded to the applicant). They requested the following informative was attached to the decision notice:

Informative

A Groundwater Risk Management Permit from Thames Water will be required for discharging groundwater into a public sewer. Any discharge made without a permit is deemed illegal and may result in prosecution under the provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991. We would expect the developer to demonstrate what measures he will undertake to minimise groundwater discharges into the public sewer. Permit enquiries should be directed to Thames Water’s Risk Management Team by telephoning 02035779483 or by emailing wwqriskmanagement@thameswater.co.uk. Application forms should be completed on line via www.thameswater.co.uk/wastewaterquality

2.    A consultation response was received from the Crime Prevention Officer raising no objection (a copy had been sent to the applicant). He made security related comments, most of which were very detailed (e.g. laminated glazing, door locks) elements which are not normally covered and enforced under the planning regulations. He also recommended a condition to be imposed requiring the redevelopment to achieve the Secured by Design Award. Whilst it was not considered reasonable to impose such a condition, it was proposed to add the following informative to the decision notice:

Informative

The applicant’s attention is drawn to the ACPO/Home Office Secured by Design (SBD) award scheme, details of which can be viewed at www.securedbydesign.com

3.    Amended plans had been received showing the design and position of the proposed railings around the top of light well on the western elevation of the building. The proposed elevation drawing also showed the new platform lift. The Council’s Conservation Officer raised no objection to the proposed railings. Condition 2 (drawing numbers) of both the planning application and listed building consent were amended accordingly:

Condition 2 (17/01143/FUL & 17/01144/LBC)

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and drawings:

THS/EX/100; /101; /102; /103; /104; /105; /200; /201; /202; /300 (x 2); /401 received 15 July 2017.

THS/PL/100; /101 (x 2); /102; /103; /105; /200; /201; /202; /300; /301; /302; /303; /401; /500; /501; /502; /506; /900 received 15 July 2017.

THS/PL/202 Rev. C received 06 February 2018

THS/PL/101 Rev. B received 07 February 2018

Reason:- For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning

4.    With regard to the pair of blind arched windows in the southern rear elevation, the report referred to them being “blocked” whereas in fact they are “blind”.  Therefore the following paragraphs in the report were amended:

3.4 The proposal involved the change from pub/restaurant   use (Use Class A3/A4) to 13 residential units comprising 2 no. studio, 6 no. 1-bed and 5 no.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22