Electric vehicle charging point at Outside 862 - 868 High Road, Finchley, London N12

What was proposed

The application proposed an electric vehicle charging unit with a double-sided LCD screen, feeder pillar and associated electrical connection works.

“Proposal: Installation of 1no. electrical vehicle charging point unit with double- sided LCD screen, feeder pillar and associated electrical connection works…”

Officer report

The site

The site is outside commercial premises beside on-street parking bays, and is not listed or within a conservation area.

“The application site is located outside of 862 - 868 High Road, N12 9RH which are in commercial use at ground floor and can be found adjacent to the on-street parking bays.”

“The site is not listed or within a conservation area.”

Officer report

Earlier application

A related application for an illuminated LCD screen with an integrated charging point was pending consideration.

“Reference: 25/2258/ADV Address: Outside 862 - 868 High Road, N12 9RH Decision: Pending Consideration Decision Date: No Decision Made. Description: Installation of 1no. double-sided internally illuminated LCD screen with integral electrical vehicle charging point…”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers considered the unit acceptable in design, residential amenity, highway impact and public safety terms.

“While the proposed electrical vehicle charging point unit may result in an increase in the use/turnover of vehicles attending the site by the public through the facilities provided, it is not considered that this would be detrimental to the living conditions or amenity of neighbouring residents relative to the potential use of the existing parking space.”

“The site can be found located outside of 862 - 868 High Road, N12 9RH. The EVCP will be situated 300mm from the kerb and provide a safe environment with no negative impact on the street scene. The existing footway has a total width of 4800mm. The JOLT Unit is 1160mm wide and will be placed 300mm from the kerb edge. This leaves 4800mm of clear footway width between the JOLT unit and the back of the footway.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Fifteen objections were received, while Highways and Transportation raised no objection.

“Consultation letters were sent to 39 neighbouring properties. 15 comments of objection were received, with the comments summarised as:”

“Highways and Transportation - No objection.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector spoke against the application and the agent spoke in support; members then questioned the speakers and officers.

The committee vote

The committee voted four in favour, one against and no abstentions on the officer’s recommendation.

“Following discussion, the Committee moved to a vote on Officer’s recommendations.”

“For – (approval) 4 Against – (approval) 1 Abstention – (approval) 0”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions, with delegated authority for minor changes after consultation with the chair or vice-chair.

“RESOLVED that the application be approved subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that…”

Minutes