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16/4003 10 Villiers Road, London, NW2 5PH
Meeting: 15/02/2017 - Planning Committee (Item 8)
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Additional documents:
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended subject to amendments to conditions 1, 6, 8 and 9 as set out in the supplementary report, the deletion of references to conditions for the preservation or planting of trees (page 99 of the report) and an informative for the development of a Construction Management Plan in consultation with the local residents.
Minutes:
PROPOSAL: Erection of a rear dormer window and three front roof lights, conversion of garage, erection of a single storey rear extension, creation of a basement level, erection of rear extension at first floor level and sub-division to provide an additional 2 flats to existing flats (totalling 1x 3bed, 1x 2bed, 1x 1bed and 1x studio) with associated bin and cycle stores.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission and that the Head of Planning is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report.
Angus Saunders (Area Planning Manager) introduced scheme and answered members’ queries. In referencing the supplementary report, he drew members’ attention to amendments to conditions 1, 6, 8 and 9 and the deletion of references to conditions for the preservation or planting of trees (page 99 of the report).
John Reynolds in objecting to the proposed development highlighted his concerns of over-development, increased parking problems, significant alteration to the character of the houses in the area and construction noise. He added that the basement construction could set a precedent for future such undesirable developments in the area.
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Jones (ward member) stated that she had been approached by the objectors. Councillor Jones echoed the views expressed by the objector.
In responding to concerns raised by the objector, Angus Saunders stated that the principle of the development was acceptable and that the proposal complied with the London Plan and the Council’s basement guidance. He added that construction issues would be addressed by Building Regulations but if members so wished additional conditions could be imposed to control further aspects of the development.
Members discussed the application and in approving the recommendations as amended, added an informative that the development of a Construction Management Plan be carried out in consultation with the local residents
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended subject to amendments to conditions 1, 6, 8 and 9 as set out in the supplementary report, the deletion of references to conditions for the preservation or planting of trees (page 99 of the report) and an informative for the development of a Construction Management Plan in consultation with the local residents.
(Voting was unanimous: For 6; Against 0).