Issue - meetings

PERMISSION

Description of application – Demolition of existing 2 storey part vacant offices and the construction of a flatted block comprising 9 x 2 bedroom apartments, together with demolition of 9 garages and the provision of off-street parking and refuse storage.  Works also include the erection of a new external staircase to the side of 12 Letchworth Drive.

Oral representations in support and in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

It was reported that a further four objections, similar to those already contained in the report, had been received.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning with the addition of a further condition and one informative to read:-

20  Prior to first occupation of the development, a minimum of 20% parking spaces shall be provided with active electric vehicle charging facilities, with passive provision for all remaining spaces.  The details of both active and passive electric charging units including the location of the spaces shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the installation and the approved details shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.

Reason: In order to ensure adequate parking provision and facility to meet the needs of future residents and in accordance with London Plan Policy 6.13 and Bromley Local Plan Policy 30 and Draft London Plan Policy T6.1.

Informative

3  You should consult the Street Naming and Numbering Section at the Civic Centre on 020 8313 4742 or e-mail: address.management@bromley.gov.uk regarding street naming and numbering.  Fees and application forms are available on the council’s website at www.bromley.gov.uk