Flat enlargement and bin relocation at Redhall Court, Chaldon Road, Caterham

“The proposal site is occupied by a 2-storey building constructed of red brick, with red clay hanging tiles along its mid-section at first floor level, under a tiled roof, located on the southwest side of Chaldon Road, within the urban area of Caterham (Caterham on the Hill). There are bungalows located to the rear. The building currently comprises 14 bedsits with access to parking to the rear (8 spaces) and 2 parking spaces to the front.”

“2010/230 - Insertion of additional windows in association with internal alterations together with provision of an additional 6 parking spaces (total 10 spaces). Approved (full) 20/05/2010”

“CAT/7433 - DEMOLISH EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ERECT 20 DWELLING UNITS FOR OLD PEOPLE AND A WARDENS FLAT Withdrawn/substituted…”

“The proposed works would be focused on the front of the building, where it is proposed to alter the building internally to accommodate the floor changes/expansion to Flat 3 and to externally alter the buildings fenestration to accommodate these alterations. No extensions to the building are proposed and the relocation of the bin/refuse store to the rear of the property would be within the confines of the proposal sites boundary.”

“It is concluded that the proposal would not detract from the character of the host dwelling or negatively impact the character of the surrounding area and would not result in harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties and therefore the development is considered to be acceptable in this regard.”

“It is proposed to remove the Welfare Office and extend the floor are of Flat 3 into the empty office space to create additional bedrooms (2 and 3) with access and turning areas for wheelchair users. The proposal would see the existing northwest facing office windows reduced in size using bricks closely matching those in the existing building. The new windows would be very similar in design to those on the upper floor.”

“The bin store located at the front of the property is currently situated outside what would be the windows for Bedrooms 2 and 3 for Flat 3. It is therefore proposed to relocate the bin store to the rear of the site, on an area of existing and new additional pathing/hardstanding, located in the southwest corner of the site, adjacent to existing parking bays and 18 Redhall Court.”

“County Highway Authority – The County Highway Authority has undertaken an assessment in terms of the likely net additional traffic generation, access arrangements and parking provision and is satisfied that the proposed development would not have a material impact on the safety and operation of the adjoining public highway.”

“Third Party Comments – No third-party comments were received.”

“The Committee considered an application for the enlargement of Flat 3, Redhall Court, Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PJ. This would provide an additional bedroom and relocation of the existing bin store / recycling area from the front to the rear of the property.”

“R E S O L V E D – that planning permission be approved, subject to conditions.”