Two-storey two-bedroom home at Land at Side of 68 Davies Lane, Leytonstone

“250762 Applicant: [the applicant]: Land adj. Davies Lane, Leytonstone, E11 3DR Proposed development: Construction of a two storey dwellinghouse (1x2- bed) (Use Class C3). Associated works to include hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment and refuse/cycle storage. Wards affected: Leytonstone Appendices: None 1 RECOMMENDATION 1.1 That planning permission is GRANTED subject to conditions and informatives and completion of a Section 106 legal agreement.”

“SITE AND SURROUNDINGS 3.1 The application site is a vacant piece of land currently used for the storage of materials. Historically it is likely to have formed part of the garden of no. Davies Lane. It is enclosed with a makeshift fence at ca. 2m height, which is of no architectural merit. The prevailing character of Davies Lane is a residential terrace row to the north and west and other educational and community buildings to the east and south.”

“The following heads of terms have been agreed in writing with the applicant/agent: • £1,000 financial contribution towards improving sustainable modes of transport (walking and cycling), which future occupiers would benefit from • £250 financial contribution towards CLP monitoring • £650 financial contribution towards Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) • Car-free status assigned to the new dwelling, ensuring that future occupiers are not entitled to on-street…”

“It represents a modern addition to Davies Lane, which adds interest to the street scene, overcoming previous reason(s) for refusal. The proposed legal agreement would provide adequate mitigation from the development in terms of sustainable transport, parking and the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation. Taking into account the consistency of the scheme with the Local Plan and considering all material planning considerations, the proposal is acceptable.”

“Statutory Consultation: Consultees Response Highways Requests S278 agreement for renewal of the footway, street furniture and road markings, detailed comments in response to the outline CLP, requests condition survey and car-free clause, requests financial contributions of £1,000 towards improving sustainable modes of transport and £250 towards CLP monitoring Transport Policy No comments received Sustainability & Energy Confirms carbon requirements are achieved with 85%…”

“Consultees Response Thames Water No comments received London Fire Brigade No comments received Natural England No comments received 7 DEVELOPMENT PLAN The London Plan (2021) 7.1 On Tuesday 2nd March 2021 the Mayor of London published the replacement London Plan. From this date it forms part of the Development Plan for the purpose of determining planning applications. The 2021 London Plan supersedes the 2016 London Plan, which no longer has any effect.”

“Davies Lane Primary School • Davies Nursery School • Davies Lane Children’s Centre • 100 Mornington Road • 102 Mornington Road The Council received a total of 8 objections, which are summarised below. Objection Received Officer Response Design not in-keeping with the character of Davies Lane, principle supported The design approach is modern and adds interest to the street scene.”

“Objection Received Officer Response character design, garden size, noise from ASHP, loss of privacy Construction disturbance would be managed at least partially through a detailed construction logistics plan. Design not in-keeping with the street, concern relating to overlooking to school The design approach is modern, which distinguishes it from its neighbours. Good design mustn’t constitute a copy of its surroundings, especially in areas with diverse forms and finishes.”

“Transport and highways • £1,000 financial contribution towards improving sustainable modes of transport (walking and cycling), which future occupiers would benefit from • £250 contribution towards CLP monitoring • Car-free status assigned to the new residential dwelling, ensuring that future occupiers are not entitled to on-street parking permits SAMMS • £650 towards Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Legal fees • Legal monitoring fee equivalent to 5% of the total…”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 250762 in line with the reasons and recommendations contained in the committee report and update report, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report and completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106) with the following Heads of Terms:”

“Payment of the Council’s legal fees for the preparation and completion of the legal agreement…”