Decision details
19/4130 Land rear of 65, Teignmouth Road, London
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
PROPOSAL:
Conversion of garage into a residential unit (Use Class C3) and works to include a single storey extension, 2 rooflights, provision of cycle and refuse storage, associated landscaping and alterations to boundary
RECOMMENDATION:
GRANT planning permission and that the Head of Planning be granted delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out within the Committee report.
That the Head of Planning be granted delegated authority to make changes to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions, informatives, planning obligations or reasons for the decision) prior to the decision being actioned, provided that the Head of Planning is satisfied that any such changes could not reasonably be regarded as deviating from the overall principle of the decision reached by the Committee nor that such change(s) could reasonably have led to a different decision having been reached by the Committee.
Ms Michele Katzler (Planning Officer) introduced the report, setting out the key issues and answered members’ questions. She clarified that the application which was for refurbishment work would not involve any demolition.
Mr Ishrat Malik (in remote attendance) objected to the application for several reasons including the following:
· The application which would involve a change of use from garages to a living accommodation would contravene Mapesbury Conservation Area Design Guide.
· As the site falls within a controlled parking zone this would suggest there would be a demand for parking and as such removal of a garage would be of detriment to the local area
· Loss of privacy, daylight and sunlight – contrary to Brent Development Management Policies
· The installation of an electric gate and external air source heat pump would result in noise pollution, detrimental to the local flora and fauna and natural habitats for wildlife.
· The application would set a precedent for similar an undesirable developments contrary to the Article 4 Design Guide
In accordance with the planning Code of Practice, Councillor Colacicco (ward member) addressed the Committee. Councillor Colacicco stated that whilst Mapesbury Area Residents’ Association did not object to the application, they would like to see strict conditions imposed to ensure that the applicant did not deviate from the plans submitted.
In responding to the issues raised, the Planning Officer clarified that by using discreet materials, the proposal would not result in significant harm to the character of the area. She added that the structural engineer and building regulations would ensure that the external heat pump would not give rise to undue noise. Furthermore, conditions had been imposed for permeable landscaping and to prevent permitted development including upward development.
With no further issues raised and having established that all members had followed the discussions, the Chair thanked all speakers for their contributions and asked members to vote on the recommendation. Members voted unanimously to approve the application as recommended.
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended.
(Voting on the recommendation was unanimous)
Wards Affected: Mapesbury;
Publication date: 09/09/2020
Date of decision: 09/09/2020
Decided at meeting: 09/09/2020 - Planning Committee
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