Kingsland CAAC November 2022

Planning Applications for Kingsland CAAC meeting for November 2022

2022/2426 Shearsby Newsagents, 402 Kingsland Road, E8 4AA Change of use from Class E (a) Retail to Suis Generis (Hot Food Takeaway) Full Planning Permission (Raymond Okot)

We think that this application should not have been registered as there is no documentation to demonstrate that the premises cannot be let for retail use. There are about 60 premises in the Kingsland Road local shopping centre between Forrest Road and Middleton Road. 13 are restaurants/takeaways and four are cafes, an additional hot food takeaway is surplus to requirements and the premises should remain in retail use.

2022/0963 Flat A, 64 Middleton Road, E8 4BS Demolition of mechanic’s garage (use class B2) and erection of a two-storey 3 bedroom dwellinghouse (use class C3). Full Planning Permission (Alix Hauser)

We have serious concerns over the lack of detail on the final finish of this building and whether it will be of sufficient quality for such a prominent infill site close to the listed buildings in Albion Square. While two storeys are acceptable, we would like to see a reduction in the floor area to limit the impact of this development on the neighbouring properties. We note that no mention is made in either of the documents or the list of amenity spaces of a roof terrace above the study, yet there is a door shown leading to this outside area from the master bedroom.

2022/2559 67 Balls Pond Road, N1 4BW Erection of a single-storey rear extension Householder Planning (Thomas Russell)

While we are pleased that the applicant wishes to replace the existing uPVC windows with painted timber sash windows, the proposed extension to the outrigger is not acceptable. Hackney's Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD stipulates that single storey rear extensions should project no more than 3 metres from the original elevation of the host property. The proposed extension would project 3 metres from the rear wall of the outrigger. However the Conservation and Urban Design Team have stated that the outrigger is not original. The 1894 map referred to by the applicant is probably only indicative of a scullery and wash house to the rear of the property. Therefore the single storey extension would extend over six metres beyond the rear elevation of the main building contrary to the guidance in the SPD.

2022/2567 67 Balls Pond Road, N1 4BW Erection of a single-storey rear extension Listed Building Consent (Thomas Russell)

While we are pleased that the applicant wishes to replace the existing uPVC windows with painted timber sash windows, the proposed extension to the outrigger is not acceptable. Hackney's Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD stipulates that single storey rear extensions should project no more than 3 metres from the original elevation of the host property. The proposed extension would project 3 metres from the rear wall of the outrigger. However the Conservation and Urban Design Team have stated that the outrigger is not original. The 1894 map referred to by the applicant is probably only indicative of a scullery and wash house to the rear of the property. Therefore the single storey extension would extend over six metres beyond the rear elevation of the main building contrary to the guidance in the SPD.

2022/2195 104 De Beauvoir Road, N1 4DJ Lightweight glass rear extension, plus 2 projecting windows, one on the rear and a new opening on the flank wall. Replacing of the acrylic grass in the rear garden with a mix of paving and flower bed. Level up of the driveway. Householder Planning (Raymond Okot)

We have concerns over the extent of the paving given the small amount of garden that remains. Also about the extent of glazing to the extension and the potential for light pollution and overheating.

2022/2457 52 Northchurch Road, N1 4EJ Demolition of existing rear extension and shed and erection of a two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension, landscaping and internal alterations Householder Planning (Raymond Okot)

This house has already been substantially extended and we are uncomfortable with the scale of the wrap around side/rear extension at upper ground floor level. We should like to see the side extension set back one metre from the front of the property. We are concerned at the proportions of the proposed window in the side extension at upper ground floor level and we find the double doors at lower ground level out of keeping with the style of the house.

2022/2532 81 De Beauvoir Road, N1 4EL Alterations to rear fenestration, creation of a door on the side elevation, installation of gate and railing to frontage, refuse and cycle stores, landscaping, internal alterations, and associated works. Full Planning Permission (Danny Huber)

We have no objection to the proposed changes but we wonder why the existing gate is being retained. We would like to see one which would harmonise with the new railings and gates.

2022/2393 41 Ardleigh Road, N1 4HS Construction of a part single storey part two storey rear extension together with the creation of a roof terrace and the addition of an external spiral staircase. Householder Planning (James Clark)

We object to the creation of a roof terrace and the spiral staircase. The former will give a commanding view over the surrounding gardens with associated loss of privacy. The staircase would be visually overbearing and have a detrimental effect on the rear elevation of the host building and the terrace.

2022/2387 First Floor And Second Floor Flat, 43 Stamford Road, N1 4JJ Replacing single-glazed wooden frame sash windows at front of property with double-glazed wooden frame sash windows. Full Planning Permission (Raymond Okot)

We object to this application. The document with the proposed window details has failed to load and we therefore have no way of judging whether the replacement windows will match the existing and have the correct glazing bar profiles.

2022/2506 Flat A, 55 Lawford Road, N1 5BJ Erection of single-storey rear extension at lower-ground floor level Full Planning Permission (Thomas Russell)

No objection.