Decision details
633 & 635 Harrow Road, Wembley (Ref. 16/4666)
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
PROPOSAL: Demolition of Nos 633 and 635 Harrow Road and detached double garage and erection of a new three storey block providing 8 self-contained flats (1 x 1bed, 5 x 2bed and 2 x 3bed) whilst retaining existing vehicular crossovers from Harrow Road and Dalmeny Close, provision for car, cycle and bike parking, bin stores and landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report and to grant delegated authority to the Head of Planning to make minor changes to the wording of the decision, where necessary.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the proposal and answered members’ questions.
Maria Henning (objector) objected on grounds of overlooking, lack of privacy, inadequate parking provisions, out of character with the houses in the area and failure to comply with Supplementary Planning Guidance 17 (SPG17).
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Daly stated that she had been approached by the applicants and the objectors. Echoing the views expressed by the objector, Councillor Daly added that the proposed development would adversely impact on the suburban character of the area. She also referenced the close proximity of the proposal to the boundary with No. 631 Harrow Road which she added could give rise to loss of privacy.
As she had previously expressed views against the application Councillor Daly left the meeting room after addressing the Committee.
Phillip Norvill (applicant’s agent) addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions. He added that although the proposal would alter the streetscene, it would respond to the needs of the area including housing. He continued that the proposal complied with adopted policies and development plan policies in addition to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contribution.
In the ensuing discussion, members noted that the proposal was a departure from SPG17 and expressed concerns regarding stacking, inadequate provision for car and cycle parking, impact on neighbours and overdevelopment of the site. With that in view, members were minded top refuse the application and thus deferred the application to the next meeting for a report setting out conditions for refusal
DECISION: Deferred to the next meeting for a report setting out conditions for refusal.
Voting was recorded as follows:
FOR Councillor Agha (1)
AGAINST: Councillor Joshua Mitchell-Murray (1)
ABSTENTION: Councillors Marquis, Hylton, Colacicco,
Maurice and Pitruzzella (5)
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report and to grant delegated authority to the Head of Planning to make minor changes to the wording of the decision, where necessary.
Publication date: 15/03/2017
Date of decision: 15/03/2017
Decided at meeting: 15/03/2017 - Planning Committee
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