Agenda item

PERMISSION

Description of application – Demolition of the existing commercial units

(Class B1) and redevelopment of the site for a 2-3 storey residential scheme

comprising of 7 (Class C3) residential units with associated landscaping and car parking.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.  It was reported that three further objections to the application 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 and Building Control) with two further conditions to read:-

“15.  Details of electric vehicle charging points for the rear car parking spaces (to include one active charging point and the remaining as passive provision) shall be submitted to and approved in writing before any above ground construction is commenced.  The charging points shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development and shall be permanently retained thereafter.

REASON: To encourage sustainable modes of transport in accordance with Policy 6.13 of the London Plan.

16.  Details of the means of privacy screening for all balconies shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any above ground construction is commenced. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the balcony being brought into use and permanently retained as such.

REASON: In order to comply with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and in the interest of the appearance of the building and the visual amenities of the area.”