Clapton CAAC January 2016

Planning Applications for Clapton CAAC Thursday 21 January 2016

2015/4364 60-62 Filey Avenue N16 6JJ Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of new rear extension at ground and basement levels (maximum width 17m, maximum depth 13.8m) to extend existing Mikvah bath facilities. (Gerard Livett)

No objection.

2015/4206 35 Oldhill Street N16 6LR Retrospective planning permission for erection of galvanised steel extract flue on side elevation of rear addition (outrigger) from ground floor to roof level (Tim Wild)

We object to the extractor flue as a large, glaring eyesore, grossly insensitive to its surroundings. Every adjacent building is either Grade II listed (Grove House and nos 2-8 Stamford Grove West) or locally-listed (Stamford Grove Mansions). It disrupts the view of anyone walking up the street. We welcome the LPA’s Enforcement notice.

2015/4283 162 Osbaldeston Road N16 6NJ Erection of single-storey rear extension at ground floor level. (Gerard Livett)

No objection.

2015/4126 83 Osbaldeston Road N16 6NP Lawful development certificate to establish the use of the second and lower mezzanine floors of the property as a separate 2 bedroom flat. (Nafis Rashid)

No comment.

2015/4610 19 Cazenove Road N16 6PA Erection of new part one storey, part two storey dwellinghouse to the rear of 19 Cazenove Road. (Catherine Slade)

However we suggest you are mindful of the plane tree, whose retention we support, however whose roots which, have lifted the footpath alongside the railway. The roots need protecting but inevitably the footpath will need some attention to remain safe and the proposed works may exacerbate on bring forward any such repairs which will need careful consideration to protect the tree.

2015/4496 75 Maury Road N16 7BT Lowering of existing lower ground floor level, installation of front lightwell with associated access and associated external alterations. (Louise Smith)

It is not clear if the boundary is affected by the development. If it is to be modified it should be in keeping within keeping and the matter reserved pending detailed drawings.

2016/0140 Telecommunication Adjacent to 50 Brooke Road N16 7LR Removal of 3 existing antennas and the addition of 3 new antennas onto the existing monopole and the removal of 1 no. equipment cabinet and the installation of 3 new cabinets. (Louise Smith)

No comment.

2015/4574 Land adjacent to 1 Jenner Road, N16 7SB Removal of existing structures and vegetation and erection of a three-storey single family dwellinghouse and associated works. (Nick Bovaird)

The form and massing are broadly acceptable (and preferable to alternativer application 2015/4640) but the detailed design of the roof terrace is problematic - the result is an unappealing 'stockade'. We are concerned how it will it appear throughout the year as seasons affect the appearance.

2015/4640 Land adjacent to 1 Jenner Road N16 7SB Removal of existing structures and vegetation and erection of a part single part four storey building comprising two flats and associated works. (Nick Bovaird)

The alternative application 2015/4574 is more successful.

This scheme is too tall and dominant. It detracts from the end of terrace by being the same height. It apes the rhythm of the terrace but none of the architectural language - in particular the fenestrations, which are a bit odd.

2015/4096 91 Lower Clapton Road E5 0NP Change of use of ground floor rear to 1 x 1 bed self contained dwelling (use class C3) and associated elevational alterations to the rear (Micheal Garvey)

No plans are available for this application, but in general the loss of retail in a viable employment area should be resisted.

2015/4070 2B Median Road E5 0PL Insertion of a new externally illuminated fascia sign (Nafis Rashid)

The Clapton CAAC supported the related shopfront design. This more detailed design is broadly supported subject to further details of the proposed "top illumination" in the centre panel and fascia being provided and reviewed.

2015/4292 46-48 Lower Clapton Road E5 0RN Use of the property for self-contained flats (Class C3). (Louise Smith)

The application is not supported by any proof but in any event the premise of the application is wrong. It's not a single dwellinghouse so 10 years of continuous use needs to be established. In general the CAAC resists the loss of valid employment uses in a viable employment area.

2015/4149 21 Ickburgh Road, E5 8AF Erection of front lightwell containing basement bay window and stairs; removal of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of single-storey rear extension at ground floor level with rooflight; removal of existing rear dormer and erection of rear dormer extension at second floor/roof level; basement excavation to establish additional, ancillary habitable areas with rear/side courtyard at basement level and removal of building volume above; installation of three rooflights to main rear roof; installation of replacement slate roof tiles; establishment of additional front entry (Tim Wild)

No comment.

2015/3886 167 Brooke Road E5 8AG Erection of single storey rear extension at ground floor level, installation of lightwells to the front and rear elevation and excavtion (sic) to existing basement level. (Revised Description of Development) (Louise Smith)

No evidence has been submitted to justify exceeding the maximum 3m depth of rear additions stipulated in the Residential Extensions SPG. The proposed new rooms are both exceptionally generously proportioned at 28m2. In view of the loss of garden and lack of justification, we object.

2015/4592 15 Clapton Square E5 8HP Creation of new door opening at rear ground floor level and installation of external steps between upper ground floor and lower ground floor. (Evie Learman)

No objection.

2015/4573 15 Clapton Square E5 8HP Creation of new door opening at rear ground floor level and installation of external steps between upper ground floor and lower ground floor. (Evie Learman)

No objection.

2015/4631 15 Hogan Way E5 8RF Erection of a rear roof dormer; insertion of two velux rooflights to the front roof slope. (Nafis Rashid)

No comment.

2015/4130 64 Geldeston Road E5 8SB Erection of a rear roof extension and insertion of two rooflights to the front slope. (Nafis Rashid)

[This application was determined before these comments were submitted]

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the application which is surrounded by the CA, but does not detrimentally affect its setting.

2015/4507 Ground floor flat 64 B Geldeston Road E5 8SB Erection of a single storey rear extension at ground floor (Nafis Rashid)

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the application which is faces the CA, but does not detrimentally affect its setting.

2015/3512 13 Clapton Common E5 9AA Erection of part two storey, part single storey extensions at lower ground floor level to facilitate the conversion of a four bedroom HMO at lower ground floor and upper ground floor level into three residential units (2x1bed and 1x3bed). (Nick Bovaird)

This scheme, which is just outside the CA is poor designed and incoherent. The prominent elevation makes it more important to get right and as such the poor design risks affecting the setting of the CA negatively.

2015/4019 54-54a Clapton Common E5 9AL Demolition of existing residential buildings and erection of a seven-storey building at lower ground, ground and first to fifth floor levels to provide 19 self-contained residential units (1 x 1-bed, 9 x 2-bed and 9 x 3-bed); associated landscaping, cycle and refuse storage. (Gerard Livett)

We have some concerns over the design.

1. The sukkah balconies need some refinement. The principle is sound and well considered but the CGI rendered views show them to be heavy additions to the elevations and the stalled profile may direct light awkwardly.
2. The upper floor is ungainly and out of scale with the immediately adjacent buildings. The building would be more successful without it.
3. The ground floor needs some further refinement to better present a more domestic and street-like presence.

2015/4363 398 Mare Street E8 1HP Submission of details pursuant to conditions 1 (Archaeology), 2 (Tree protection), 4 (Details of windows, doors, shopfront), 5 (Green roof), and 10 (External flue) of planning permission ref 2013/1000 dated 07/10/2014 (Micheal Garvey)

No objection.

2015/4578 18 Gould Terrace (rear of 387 Mare Street) E8 1HY Part-Demolition of rear elevation to 18 Gould Terrace (rear of 387 Mare Street) including stair to basement and part of ground floor structure, first floor flat roof and alterations to part of rear wall of first floor flat. Two storey extension on Gould Terrace to accommodate new layout of first floor with extension of existing 1 bed self-contained dwelling to form a 2 bed self-contained dwelling with separate access from communal entrance. New stair access to existing basement with change of use from Amusement Arcade (sui generis) to B1 (office). (Ronan O'Connor)

The additional studio flats substandard (37m2), and the design is unsympathetic and does not enhance the host building, which has historic significance.

2015/4327 383-385 Mare Street E8 1HY Erection of first and second floor extensions to provide 3 no. self contained flats (2 X 1 bed and 1 X 3 bed). Revisions to ground floor rear access from Gould Terrace with provision of separate entrances to retail and residential units. Associated changes to both front and rear facades including new windows and doors and facade treatment. Provision of living roof and roof lights to building. (Ronan O'Connor )

[This application was determined before these comments were submitted]

The Clapton CAAC would prefer a single source of reclaimed London Stock Brick to the front elevation. Timber windows to match neighbours should be secured by condition - the proposal seems to show different recesses.

2015/4147 248 Dalston Lane E8 1JG Erection of a mansard roof extension to create a 1-bedroom self-contained flat (Ronan O'Connor)

2015/1269 and 2012/1139 both literally IDENTICAL (see the dates on the documents) to this application and were refused. Notwithstanding the Clapton CAACs previous comments the LPA should refuse to determine the current application under s 70A of the 1990 Act, rather than refuse it, to avoid an appeal being made.

2016/0065 282 Dalston Lane E8 1JG Rear garden Sycamore - Crown reduce height by 1-2m, reduce lateral branches by 1-1.5m back to previous points of reduction leaving suitable secondary growth to form a smaller crown. (Nick Jacobs)

No comment.

2015/4514 Rear of 50 and 52 Amhurst Road E8 1JH Change of use from a studio (B1) to a self-contained dwelling (use class C3) (Raymond Okot)

No objection.

2015/4510 40-42 Amhurst Road E8 1JN Erection of three-storey rear extension at lower ground, ground and first floor level to form 2 residential units, extend two existing units at first floor level, remove internal staircase and reconfigure units at second floor level to provide an overall mix of 3 x 1 bed units, 2 x 2 bed units and 1 x 3 bed units. (Evie Learman)

No comment.

2015/4596 15 Kenmure Road E8 1JU Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension at level, erection of rear roof extensions and insertion of rooflights to the front slope. (Evie Learman)

No objection.

2015/4618 7 Mehetabel Road E9 6DU Erection of a roof extension to create an additional storey (Barry Coughlan)

No objection.

2015/4431 11 Sutton Place E9 6EH Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission APP/U5360/A/13/2203247 (Hackney ref 2013/1660) (Barry Coughlan)

No objection.

2015/4437 11 Sutton Place E9 6EH Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission APP/U5360/A/13/2203253 (Hackney ref 2013/1227) (Barry Coughlan)

No objection.

2015/4316 9 Sutton Place E9 6EH Erection of single storey rear extension and replacement of doors to front vaults at lower ground floor level. (Barry Coughlan)

No objection.

2015/4328 9 Sutton Place E9 6EH Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension, internal configuration including removal of partitions at lower ground floor and first floor level and reconfiguration of base of stair to lower ground floor; lowering of floor to front vaults and replacement of doors to vaults. (Barry Coughlan)

No objection.

2015/4504 8 Sutton Square E9 6EQ Rear garden Pear - Fell (Nick Jacobs)

No comment.

2015/4505 Sutton House 2 Homerton High Street E9 6JQ Installation of fall arrest system on north roof including installation of galvanised steel posts with lead flashing's (sic) and cable wire between locations. (Raymond Okot)

No objection.