Mixed-use flats and shops at Development at 60 to 66 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green

“Details of Development Demolition of existing retail units, associated structures and removal of seven trees. Erection of a six storey building comprising mixed use with Commercial use at ground floor level (Class E (a to f)) and 18no. self-contained flats (Class C3) above (2 x 2, 4 x 1 and 12 x 2 bedrooms) with associated landscaping works, access, cycle storage, waste / refuse storage and amenity space. (Summary).”

“The site comprises two single storey shops (Olympus tiles at Nos 60 – 64 and food shop at No 66 Snake Lane East) in Woodford Broadway local town centre. There is a dead frontage facing Madeira Avenue including unkempt land with industrial style palisade metal fencing. To immediate east is a single storey shop, also a potential development site. Adjacent to rear north are five flats at 1a, b, c, d and e Madeira Grove with an access road to these flats in between.”

“The site is located 36m away east from the nearest buildings of the Woodford Broadway conservation area, being separated by a wide area of road in front of the eastern Woodford tube station entrance and railway line. The nearest buildings in the conservation area are an attractive curved parade of Edwardian (1901-1910) shops below homes being 3.5 storeys high.”

“The development would create a six storey scheme of 18 market homes (4 x 1 bed/2 person and 14 x 2 bed/4 person) with new retail premises below (279sqm).”

“The proposed development would have an acceptable design and no significant adverse impacts on neighbouring amenity, complying with Local Plan Policies LP26 & LP27 and London Plan Policies D3, D4, D5, D6, D7 & D8.”

“Recommended condition will be attached to the decision notice. Environmental Health (Noise) No objection raised subject to conditions requiring further details of a sound insulation and ventilation strategy to meet internal noise levels, fixed plant noise limits. Agreed Environmental Health (Air Quality) Support scheme subject to details of mitigation and monitoring air quality for dust emissions The construction method statement condition will minimise dust levels.”

“SUDS Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) No objection subject to a condition to detail the updated scheme. Agree see SUDS section of report Conservation Officer Object and consider that there would be a low level of “less than substantial harm”.”

“Resolved: That we agree (i) the Director of Planning and Building Control be authorised to grant planning permission, the exact terms of which are delegated to the Director of Planning and Building Control, subject to the changes in the addendum report and the following conditions:-”