Issue - meetings

To consider the retrofit of 7no. apartment blocks comprising the installation of external wall insulation in render and brick-effect render finish; re-roof with Solar PV array system; replacement of windows on stairwell facade, replacement windows and doors; upgrade of external ventilation and replacement balconies.

The Committee considered the report in respect of application 24/00060/FPM seeking permission for the installation of external wall insulation and associated external finish, installation of solar PV array system; replacement roof tiles; replacement of external windows and doors, alterations to external ventilation and balcony upgrade.

It was RESOLVED that 24/00060/FPM be granted planning permission.

The Committee considered a report on planning application 24/00060/FPM seeking planning permission for the installation of external wall insulation and associated external finish, installation of solar PV array system; replacement roof tiles; replacement of external windows and doors, alterations to external ventilation and balcony upgrades.

The Officer explained each building is three storeys, L-Shaped with a dual pitched tiled roof and contain 9no. flats each. The buildings were constructed with white painted render, red-multi bricks with blue panels and horizontal cladding highlights. Windows and doors are modern white uPVC framing. The balconies had green panels and the buildings had a post-war appearance typical of properties constructed in this neighbourhood. Each building has small areas of shrub planting to the front with large areas of public open space around. Car parking was communal along Penn Road and shared with other residential dwellings.

-        Photographs, Elevation drawings, CGIs were shown and there was no change to the footprint.

-        There was one public representative due to fire safety, but all materials comply with fire tests.

The Committees asked where the cost will fall. Officers explained the cost would be through Government Grant money and there would be no cost to the tenants.

It was RESOLVED that 24/00060/FPM be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report:

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4403 P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4404 P02.

2.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004)

3.     The External Materials used in the development to which this permission relates shall be those detailed on the approved plans and in the accompanying planning submission documents unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Informative:

1.     Public Information on Planning Applications Warning: all information provided on your planning application is now publicly available. Individuals and organisations offering their services may contact you. The Council does not endorse or approve any builders, surveyors, trades persons or other supplier, and advises householders to obtain quotes/references and check the legitimacy of any contractor who contacts them before making payment.

2.     Stevenage Borough Council adopted a Community Infrastructure Levy 9CIL) Charging Schedule at Full Council on 27 January 2020 and started implementing CIL on 01 April 2020. This application may be liable for CIL payments, and you are advised to contact the CIL team for clarification regarding this. If your development is CIL liable even if you are granted an exemption from the levy, please be advised that it is a requirement under regulation 67 of The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) that CIL Form 6 (Commencement Notice) must be completed, returned and acknowledged by Stevenage Borough Council before building works start. Failure to do so will mean you risk losing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3