Agenda item

To consider an application for the erection of one and two-storey extensions with accommodation in the roof, installation of new windows, balconies, lightwells, dormer windows and ancillary works to convert the existing office building (Use Class E) to 21no. residential units, comprising 11no. 1 bedroom and 10no. two bedroom flats.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 22/00377/FPM, seeking planning permission for the erection of one and two-storey extensions with accommodation in the roof, installation of new windows, balconies, lightwells, dormer windows and ancillary works to convert the existing office building (Use Class E) to 21 no. residential units comprising 11 no. 1 bedroom and 10 no. two bedroom flats at Stewart House, Primett Road.

It was RESOLVED that application 22/00377/FPM be granted planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report, together with the revised/additional conditions and informative set out below, and the transfer of the signed Section 106 legal agreement which has secured and/or provides for Employment and Apprenticeships opportunities, and that delegated powers be given to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulation, in consultation with the Chair of Planning & Development Committee, to negotiate and secure the obligation detailed above (including triggers where appropriate) as part of the Section 106 Agreement, in order to mitigate the developments impact on infrastructure as well as secure the planning benefits which this scheme seeks to deliver.  In addition, the imposition of suitable safeguarding conditions, with authority given to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulation, in consultation with the Chair of the Planning & Development Committee, to amend or add to the suggested draft conditions set out in the report, prior to the decision notice being issued, where such amendments or additions would be legally sound and most effectively deliver the development that the Planning & Development Committee has resolved to approve.

Revised / Additional conditions:

7.     The noise mitigation measures as detailed in Table 14 and paragraphs 7.5.2 to 7.5.3 of the Noise Impact Assessment prepared by Cambridge Acoustics and dated 15 September 2021 shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure there is an acceptable living environment for future occupiers and neighbouring residential properties.

15.   Prior to the beneficial occupation of the development to which this permission relates, a privacy screen shall be erected on the northern edge of the balcony of Flat 15. The screen shall be fitted with obscure glass to level 3 on the standard scale and it shall measure 1.8m in height from the floor of the balcony. Once installed, the screen shall be permanently retained unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

REASON: In the interests of the living conditions of occupiers of the development.

16.   Prior to the beneficial occupation of the development to which this permission relates, details of low and zero carbon technologies to be utilised within the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved technologies shall be installed prior to the beneficial occupation of the development and permanently retained thereafter unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

REASON: In the interests of sustainability and adaptability to climate change.

Additional Informative:

7.     A Groundwater Risk Management Permit from Thames Water will be required for discharging groundwater into a public sewer. Any discharge made without a permit is deemed illegal and may result in prosecution under the provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991. We would expect the developer to demonstrate what measures he will undertake to minimise groundwater discharges into the public sewer. Permit enquiries should be directed to Thames Water’s Risk Management Team by telephoning 020 3577 9483 or by emailing trade.effluent@thameswater.co.uk . Application forms should be completed on line via www.thameswater.co.uk. Please refer to the Wholsesale; Business customers; Groundwater discharges section.