Kingsland CAAC February 2018

Planning Applications for KCAAC meeting on Monday 5 February 2018

2017/5014 and 2018/0010 30 Albion Square E8 4ES Raising height of flat roof at second floor level; installation of skylight on main roof; external alterations including relocation of soil pipes and installation of roundels on flank wall. and Raising height of flat roof at second floor level; installation of skylight on main roof; external alterations including relocation of soil pipes and installation of roundels on flank wall. Internal alterations, including removal of part of second floor internal wall and ceiling and provision of new stud walls at second floor level, to provide new bathrooms on ground, first and second floors. (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

We object to the rooflight. The house is situated on a corner and therefore a rooflight in the pitch above the flank wall will be clearly visible. It also seems from the proposed roof plan that it will be positioned above the front bedroom and not, as stated in the Design and Access statement, above the proposed new shower room. We have no objection to the other proposed alterations providing no original features will be removed during the work. We would however request the removal of the satellite dish from the flank wall. It is in a high profile position and leads other residents to feel that they can install a dish in a similar location with impunity.

2017/4853 17 Balls Pond Road N1 4AX Erection of single-storey roof extension to provide new third floor. (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

We object to this application. This property is part of a terrace in which several of the properties are locally listed and which has an uninterupted skyline. The effect of a mansard roof to No 17 would be detrimental to the setting of the terrace. The applicant states in the Design and Access statement that there are many mansard roofs in the street but they are only on the north side of the road which is in Islington and those opposite are part of a recently built development.

2017/5021 and 2018/0009 7 De Beauvoir Square N1 4LG Erection of rear balcony and access stairs at upper ground floor level. and Erection of rear balcony and access stairs at upper ground floor level and associated alterations, including re-hanging of doors to open inwards and garden wall works. (Louise Smith 0208 356 8061)

We have no objection to this application but wondered whether a darkish lead grey paint would be a more appropriate colour for the period of the building.

2018/0256 30 De Beauvoir Square N1 4LE Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Works to a Listed Building comprising the installation of capitals atop the existing piers on either side of the front gate. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

We have no objection to the replacement pier caps however we wondered why it would be necessary to paint the stone white.

2018/0038 54C Downham Road N1 5AS Variation of condition 2 (development in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission ref 2016/0882 dated 18/05/2016 for demolition of existing bookmakers building (Sui Generis) and erection of a single-storey plus basement 2-bed dwellinghouse (use class C3). The variation would allow an alteration to the lightwell to provide outdoor amenity space at ground floor level to the front of the dwellinghouse. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

We don't understand this application as the plans and elevations are conflicting. The proposed tall brick pier on the left of the front elevation is not shown in the plan. It seems unnecessarily tall and the design as originally granted is much less cluttered.

2018/0048 15 Enfield Road N1 5EN Erection of roof extension to form a three bed flat (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

We object to this application on the grounds that the proposed extension at roof level would be a detremental addition to a landmark building. The present skyline with the wood ventilation towers will be destroyed by this proposal.

2018/0230 28 Englefield Road N1 4ET Erection of mansard roof extension at main roof level. (Louise Smith 0208 356 8061)

We strongly object to this ugly proposal. It is totally out of scale to the architecture of the existing building. This would definitely not enhance either the streetscape or the Conservation Area.

2017/4728 32 Englefield Road N1 4ET Erection of roof extension, erection of lower and ground floor rear extension; alterations to front entrance steps and railings. (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

We have no objection to the proposed extensions at lower and upper ground floor levels. However we object strongly to the proposed mansard roof extension. The location of this property close to the junction with Culford Road means that the proposed mansard roof would be very visible from the surrounding streets. Approval of the application would set a dangerous precedent for the rest of the Conservation Area. The predominant scale of these Victorian houses is three storeys.

2017/5017 167-169 Kingsland Road E2 8AL Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2008/0735 dated 21/06/2011 for 'Demolition of existing building and erection of a replacement six storey building to provide a doctors and dentist surgery (D1) at ground floor (918 sq m) and 9 residential flats (C3) above (4 x 2, 4 x 3 and 1 x 4 bed units).' Effect of variation would be to change window and balcony designs, alter external materials, increase height of building and introduce plant to the roof. (Louise Smith 0208 356 8061)

No objection.

2017/4458 and 2017/4501 Former Sisters' House at Christ Apostolic Church 217/223 Kingsland Road E2 8AN Use of former Sisters' House as House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), with secondary access to Nuttall Street. and Internal alterations to change detailing of rooms in connection with use of former Sisters' House as House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), with secondary access to Nuttall Street. (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

No objection.

2017/5019 280 Kingsland Road E8 4DG Erection of single-storey front extension at lower ground floor level; erection of two-storey rear extension at lower ground and ground floor level; erection of single-storey roof extension to provide new third floor; provision of new balconies on first and second floor rear elevation; new windows in rear elevation. [Note for consulation, proposal also includes reconfiguration of existing residential units to provide 2 x 1-bed, 1 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed units] (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

We object to this application. A subservient, mansard style, roof extension would be more appropriate for one of the few remaining pairs of Georgian houses in the Kingsland Road. We regret that despite substantially increasing the size of the building the first floor flat will still remain substandard accomodation. The proposed cycle and bin store in front of teh building has a negative impact on teh streetscape and should be refused.

2017/5020 396 Kingsland Road E8 4AA Erection of mansard roof extension, first floor rear extension, balconies to the rear at first and third floor, replacement windows and the conversion of the upper floors to 3 selfcontained flats (studio, 1x1-bed, 1x2 bed). (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

We have no objection to this application but we wonder what the limitation is on headroom in Flat A.

2017/4208 466 Kingsland Road E8 4AE Erection of mansard roof extension; a two storey rear extension, and single storey rear extension to form 2 flats (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

We are concerned about the disjointed elements of the proposed front façade of this building. The double windows on the proposed mansard roof sit uncomfortably above the single casement windows on the lower floors and the shopfront is yet another incongruous element. We have no objection to the extension at the rear.

2017/4797 103 Tottenham Road N1 4EA Erection of a single storey ground floor infill rear extension (Raymond Okot 020 8356 8080)

We would prefer to see the proposed side extension in brick. We are also concerned about the arrangements for the roof water run off because it appears to be going into the neighbouring garden.

2017/4851 122 Tottenham Road N1 4DY Change of use of ground level Class A1 (Retail) to Class C3 (Residential Dwelling Unit), removal of shopfront and installation of new windows and door; alterations to front mono-pitched roof (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

We still object to the proposals for the front elevation of this building. The existing front elevation is fine for a shop front but if this property becomes residential or other commercial use the projecting portion should be removed to align the elevation with the adjacent flat fronted buildings. Unfortunately this would result in substandard residential accomodation, although we accept that attempts have been made to screen the bedroom area from the door and the living space.