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PERMISSION SUBJECT TO A S106 AGREEMENT (TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE DATE OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING) AND ANY DIRECTION BY THE MAYOR OF LONDON

Description of Application: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of part two/part three storey building comprising 16 affordable housing apartments with 12 parking spaces, refuse and cycle store (AMENDED DESIGN).

An oral representation from the agent in support of the application was received at the meeting.

In response to questions from the Sub-Committee the agent confirmed that:

·  All of the proposed 16 units were adaptable.

·  The apartment block did not have a lift.

·  Two of the units were on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible.

·  The scheme made more efficient use of the site than the previous proposal for three bungalows.  This scheme was a mix of 1 and 2 bed apartments.

·  All 16 units would be affordable.

·  In the view of the agent there was no need to demonstrate very special circumstances as this was appropriate development in the green belt.  However, if there was a need to cite very special circumstances there were a number of such circumstances including the need for affordable housing.

The Sub-Committee noted that Ward Councillor Dr Gupta had submitted a written representation in support of the proposals and Members of the Committee confirmed that they had read the submission.

Members, having considered the report, objections and representations RESOLVED that permission be GRANTED for the following reasons:

The development involves the complete redevelopment of previously developed land and contributes to meeting an identified affordable housing need.  It would not cause substantial harm to the openness of the green belt for the reasons set out in the GLA planning report. It is therefore not inappropriate development by virtue of paragraph 149(g) of the NPPF.

This is subject to notification to the Mayor of London, an acceptable planning obligation as set out in recommendation 3 with 3 shared ownership units and 3 London affordable rent units out of the 16 units permitted and the imposition of such conditions that the Assistant Director of Planning considers necessary.

In the event an acceptable planning obligation is not completed within 3 months, the Assistant Director of Planning may thereafter refuse the application for that reason.