Two self-contained apartments at Land Between 80 - 82 Hurst Road, Erith

What was proposed

A two-storey end-of-terrace building was proposed, containing one two-bedroom and one one-bedroom self-contained home, with parking and landscaping.

“The proposals are for construction of a two-storey end-of-terrace building comprising of two self-contained units, off-street parking and landscaping.”

“The proposal seeks to construct a new, two-storey, end-of-terrace dwelling comprising one two bedroom and one one-bedroom, self-contained dwellings.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is on Hurst Road, near Northumberland Heath, with a congested parking area, local bus services and an existing access route.

“The proposal site is located on the west side of Hurst Road, Erith, approximately 180m north of the junction with Colyers Lane. Hurst Road is an unclassified road and designated a Local Access Road. The rear of the proposal site borders the Local Centre of Northumberland Heath.”

“There are no waiting restrictions in the vicinity of the site, however, the road is known to be congested for parking. The area has historically been used for informal off-street parking, although, more recently it has been hoarded off to prevent this.”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the design, accommodation, neighbour impact, traffic, drainage and other matters acceptable, subject to conditions, and recommended permission.

“The development would provide a good standard of accommodation for future occupiers and would not cause unacceptable harm to the amenity of neighbouring residents in terms of privacy, outlook, or daylight. The proposal would also not result in a significant increase in traffic generation or highway safety issues.”

“In view of the above, the proposal is considered to accord with the relevant policies of the Development Plan, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and all other material considerations. Accordingly, it is recommended that planning permission is granted, subject to the recommended conditions.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Environmental Health raised no objection, while the Highway Authority had no objection subject to parking, cycle and refuse-storage conditions.

“On balance it is accepted that whilst the front boundary wall is not an arrangement that the Highway Authority supports, it could be constructed to a height of 1m under permitted development rights and the curve provides an increased visibility to the south that other local private roads do not benefit from. The highway Authority has no objections, subject to the imposition of the following conditions: -”

“The parking spaces shown reserved for the parking of cars shall only be used for the parking of motorised vehicles and shall be available for such use at all times.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A person objecting addressed the committee, the applicant spoke in support, and another registered objector did not speak.

Members’ discussion

Members considered the observations and comments made, and raised concern about whether one parking space would be usable.

“The Committee discussed the application, considered all observations, points and comments made by the speakers and noted the report with the Addendum item for this application. During the discussion, Members were concerned about the usability of one of the car parking spaces and it was suggested that condition 10 was amended to seek further details of the parking layout.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

The committee voted 6/4 to approve the application as recommended, with the addendum and an amendment to Condition 10 requiring further parking-layout details.

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 6/4 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them, as amended by the Addendum and subject to amending Condition 10 regarding the car parking space.”

Minutes