Agenda item
16B & 16C Callcott Road, London, NW6 7EA (Ref.12/0065)
Decision:
Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Minutes:
PROPOSAL: Installation of juliet balcony to first floor rear window and proposed window to replace existing door at the second floor level of terraced property in use as three self-contained flats.
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RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
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With reference to the tabled supplementary report, Steve Weeks, Head of Area Planning, reported that the applicant’s agent had confirmed that there were no proposals for a roof terrace to be considered under this application adding that any such application submitted in the future would be assessed on its own merits. He continued that as the applicant had not demonstrated that the existing outward opening door was authorised or how an inward opening door onto the staircase would comply with building regulations, the replacement window was considered to be the most appropriate solution. He added that the removal of the timber board blocking access to the flat roof at the second floor was considered to be in breach of the enforcement notice and as such a letter from the Council's Enforcement Team had been sent to the applicant advising him of the breach.
Mrs Bernadette Doyle an objector stated that the installation of juliet balcony window which would be close to her bedroom constituted an infringement on her residential amenities, loss of privacy and loss of use of her garden through noise and overlooking from the tenants at the property. In response to Councillor Daly’s question about the situation since the enforcement notice was served, Mrs Doyle stated that she had observed a modest improvement.
Mrs Fiona Finlay an objector stated that the juliet balcony window was imposing and out of character with the other properties within the Conservation Area. Mrs Finlay raised questions as to how the roof access would be restricted to prevent noise nuisance to the gardens of the adjoining properties.
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Mary Arnold, ward member stated that she had been approached by the objectors. Councillor Arnold objected to the proposed development and urged members for refusal on the following grounds:
a) Detrimental impact on the amenities of neighbouring residents.
b) Overlooking and loss of privacy
c) Noise nuisance from the tenant occupiers at the property.
d) Evidence that the roof terrace was still in use despite the enforcement notice that had been served on the property.
In response to Councillor Hashmi’s request, Steve Weeks clarified the proposal and added that it would be appropriate in conservation area terms to require the installation of a sash window to the upper floor . In response to a question about the option of appeal, he suggested that an Inspector would be looking at the actual harm caused by any window or door opening in comparison to those that already existed. The Head of Area Planning continued that the height of the juliet balcony handrail of 1.1m had been designed for safety reasons. In respect of the timescale for completion he requested members to delegate the negotiation to officers. He recommended an amendment to condition require the inclusion of sash windows.
DECISION: Planning permission granted subject to conditions as amended in condition 4 to require the inclusion of sash window and informatives. |
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