Agenda item
107 Brondesbury Park, Brondesbury, London, NW2 5JL (Ref. 17/2670)
Minutes:
PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into a habitable room to include replacement of garage door with window and new entrance door, erection of a single storey side to rear extension, roof extension to also include a rear dormer window, insertion of seven rooflights and conversion of dwellinghouse into 6 self-contained flats (1x 3bed and 5x 2bed), provision for cycle parking spaces and bin stores and subdivision of rear garden space
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Committee resolve to grant planning permission and delegated authority to the Head of Planning to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report and any other conditions considered necessary by the Head of Planning
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.
That the Committee confirms that it has paid special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character and appearance of the adjacent Willesden Green Conservation Area as required by Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
Damian Manhertz (Area Planning Team Leader) introduced the report and outlined the key issues of the application. He advised Members that the proposed conversion complied with Council policy regarding the principle of development as the existing house exceeded the minimum floor space threshold. He continued that the proposed extensions would be of an acceptable appearance and would not result in an unduly detrimental impact on the amenities of surrounding occupiers or the character of the locality. In respect of transportation, he advised that the proposal would provide off-street parking and a parking permit restriction would mitigate the potential impact of over-spill parking in the locality of the application site. Additionally and with cycle parking proposed, the development would not have an adverse impact on parking or highway safety.
Mr Briefel (objector) raised concerns that the proposal would be out of scale with the character of neighbouring properties. He added that the proposed development would cause loss of light to the rear garden of his adjoining property.
Mr Glen Christen (applicant’s agent) stated that the property with the proposed extensions was adequately large for the conversion into 7 dwelling units. He added that the proposal exceeded the minimum threshold for conversion, the London Plan and space standards. Mr Christen continued that the relatively minor extensions to the property complied with SPG on rear extensions and would have minimal impact on neighbouring amenity.
In response to members’ questions on insulation, stacking and potential noise from the nearby temple, Mr Christen advised that further details would be submitted on stacking and that adequate conditions had been recommended in addition to building regulations to address insulation and that noise from the temple would not be an issue to the residents.
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended.
(Voting for approval was carried as follows: For 5, Against 1 and Abstain 2).
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