Issue - meetings
61 Exeter Road, London, NW2 4SE (Ref. 10/0868)
Meeting: 20/07/2010 - Planning Committee (Item 6)
6 61 Exeter Road, London, NW2 4SE (Ref. 10/0868) 
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Decision:
Refusal
Minutes:
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Demolition of existing rear conservatory, erection of single-storey rear extension with green roof and extension of terrace area to the rear; installation of external cladding to flank and rear wall, raising of the height of the roof by 100mm to allow for additional insulation in the loft and installation of 2 additional rooflights adjacent to 59 Exeter Road and 1 rooflight adjacent to 61 Exeter Road; replacement of door with window and installation of 2 new ground-floor windows to side of dwellinghouse (as amended by plans received 07/07/2010). |
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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: Refuse planning permission. |
With reference to the tabled supplementary information, the Northern Area Planning Manager, Rachel McConnell submitted the following responses to additional issues raised by the applicant’s architect;
· The sketch showing the visibility of the cladding from the streetscene failed to take into account the wider views of the flank walls as the dwelling was situated directly opposite the junction of Exeter Road with St Gabriel’s Road. Furthermore the Article 4 direction included alterations to all elevations and did not just control elevations visible from the street.
· The detailed drawings of the proposed window reveals were considered to have detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the building within the Conservation.
· Detailed drawings would increase the height of the roof by 210mm and its thickness thus making it visible from the streetscene and in contrast to the uniform appearance with the 3 neighbouring dwellings on Exeter Road.
· The architect had not provided a breakdown of the difference between internal and external insulation
· The primary consideration for applications within a Conservation Area was the impact on the character and appearance of the building and in this instance the proposed development failed to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse.
She also referred to additional comments received from a ward member and the Mapesbury Residents Association (MAPRA) adding that they reinforced concerns already made. In conclusion Rachel McConnell submitted that the proposed measures from the architect were inappropriate and unsympathetic, and reiterated the recommendation for refusal.
Ms Sheelagh Putnam on behalf of MAPRA objected to the proposed development on the grounds that it would be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse which would fail to preserve or enhance the dwelling within the Conservation Area, thus resulting in a detrimental impact on the amenity. On the external cladding and the roof Ms Putnam stated that the proposal would also fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse within the streetscene adding that the difference between internal and external insulation in terms of energy savings was negligible.
Mr Nick Martin (MAPRA) speaking in a similar vein stated that the external cladding was not desirable as it would affect the character of the Conservation Area and set a precedent for similar undesirable precedents in the Conservation Area. He added that the reduction in carbon emission in respect of external rendering should not override Conservation Area guidelines.
Mr Alexis Rowel the ... view the full minutes text for item 6