Issue - meetings

Description of application – Redevelopment of Anerley Town Hall overflow car park for the erection of a part three storey to provide 10 residential flats

comprising 4 x 1 bed and 6 x 2 bed flats. Creation of a new access onto George Groves Road and provision of 7 off-street parking spaces, cycle spaces and associated amenity spaces.

Oral representations from the applicant’s architect in support of the application were received at the meeting. In response to questions from Members, the architect reported that the proposal for 4 x 1 bedroom and 6 x 2 bedroom was decided as part of the development briefing given for the site. Being regulated by a general-wide policy, there was a need for the right mix of accommodation in that particular neighbourhood.  One unit would be wheelchair accessible.  Six off street parking bays would be provided and it was anticipated that further infrastructure would be built to include electric car charging bays. He agreed that at least two of the current proposed bays would include active electric charging points.

The Development Management Team Leader – Major Developments, confirmed that all financial agreements had been agreed. She also suggested that a condition for biodiversity enhancements be added to the recommendation.

Councillor Allen reported that Ward Member Councillor Wilkins strongly supported the application. Councillor Allen moved that the application be permitted and if approved, would like to see construction begin without delay. Councillor Brooks seconded the motion for approval stating that parking was not a big issue with buses and trains being easily accessible. 

Having considered the report, objections and representations, Members RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS as recommended and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning and Building Control.  A further condition for at least two of the proposed parking spaces to include electrical car charging points was added.