Seven residential units at 12 Church Hill, Walthamstow, London E17

“184020 Prior Approval - Change of Use from Offices (Class B1) to residential (Class C3). Withdrawn 760694 CONTINUATION OF USE OF COACH HOUSE FOR STORAGE PURPOSES. Approved (with Conditions & Informatives) 5.2 B. Pre-application Advice PRE_24_0363 - Officers acknowledge that the primary points of contention of pre application response PRE_24_0109 have been addressed.”

“However, TPO legislation dictates that the replanting location must be within close proximity to the original location. PRE_21_0016 - Construction of three storey apartment building to accommodate 5 apartments together with extensive landscaping works – officers note that pre application advice was issued under the now defunct Local Plan which has since been superseded by Part 1 of the 2024 Local Plan which planning decisions are now based on.”

“There would be no loss of green space as the development would be upon a former car park and previously developed land. Due to the biodiversity net gain requirement the scheme must have a net gain in biodiversity. This point is assessed below in section 10 of the report. Increased traffic (during and post construction)”

“The current legislation sets out that an LPA cannot refuse a planning application based on a biodiversity deficit within the baseline assessment. The applicant has provided a baseline assessment which has been considered acceptable. Therefore, a condition would be inserted into any decision that approves development whereby the applicant would need to demonstrate how they will enhance biodiversity beyond what existed before the development.”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 250991 for subdivision of Land adjacent to No. Church Hill to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building (Block A), including the demolition of ‘the Lodge’ allowing for the construction of a 4- storey building (Block B) to accommodate 7 self-contained residential units (Use Class C3). Associated works to include fenestration alterations to No.”

“Highways and Transportation: o i) Car Free Development - the development is to be classified as car-free and residents will not be eligible for parking permits. o ii) A condition survey is required of the carriageway and footways fronting the site prior to the commencement of any works. o iii) A S106 request of £7,000.00 is requested toward improving sustainable modes of transport. o iv) A S106 contribution of £750.00 towards CLP monitoring.”

“E) Legal Fees: o Payment of the Council’s legal fees for the preparation and completion of the Legal Agreement. o ii) Monitoring Fee - A financial contribution towards the implementation and monitoring of and securing compliance with the S106, equal to 5% of the total of all other financial contributions.”