57-home estate redevelopment at Stanhope House And Holmsdale House, Southgate, London N11

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing two residential blocks and garages, building 57 homes, refurbishing garages, and providing parking, landscaping and amenity space.

“The proposal involves the Demolition of Stanhope House, Holmsdale House and garages opposite 15 - 20 Coppies Grove, and redevelopment to provide 57 homes in buildings ranging between 3 to 6 storeys, alongside car parking, cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage, amenity space, landscaping and associated works. Refurbishment works to garages beneath 15 - 20 Coppies Grove…”

“As part of the proposals, it is proposed to refurbish a row of garages beneath 15-20 Coppies Grove and provide an improved refuse storage for existing residents • In addition, it will provide extensive public realm and landscape improvements across the Estate. • Proposal is car-free with the exception of 6 new Blue Badge car parking spaces and one car club parking space (with active EV charge point).”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is within a 1970s housing estate managed by Barnet Homes, has good transport links, and lies outside a conservation area.

“The application site is located within the Coppies Grove Housing Estate which was built in the 1970s, a housing estate managed by Barnet Homes Ltd. It relates to two residential blocks, Stanhope House and Holmsdale House, a row of single-storey garages located opposite 15-20 Coppies Grove, and garages located beneath 15-20 Coppies Grove.”

“It has a PTAL rating of 5, which indicates good transport links. The host site is located within flood zone 1, with a low risk of surface water flooding. The host site is not located within in conservation area, nor is it a locally or statutory listed building. There is no tree preservation orders on site, or within the surrounding vicinity.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no significant planning history for the application site.

“There is no planning history of significance in relation to the Application Site.”

Officer report

Public comments

One public response supported new housing and affordable and social homes but questioned the proposed shared ownership tenure.

“- concerned about the inclusion of shared ownership tenure in the scheme. This form of tenure has left many people trapped in properties they can't sell but also can't afford to live in, as widely reported by mainstream media and housing sector publications.”

“- urge the Council to consider reclassifying the proposed shared ownership properties. Further I would like the Council to declare a moratorium on new shared ownership properties in general, for the same reasons.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the application, and Councillor Paul Lemon addressed the committee as Brunswick Park ward councillor.

The committee vote

The committee voted nine in favour, with no votes against and no abstentions.

“The Committee moved to a vote on Officer’s recommendations. The vote was as follows:”

“For – 9 (approval) Against – 0 (approval) Abstention – 0 (approval)”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to completing the legal agreement and complying with conditions, with delegated authority for minor changes.

“That planning permission be granted subject to the completion of the S106 agreement and conditions and that 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 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…”

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