Six bin storage units at Tramway House, Stonewood Road, Erith

“This application seeks planning permission for the installation of six bin storage units within the communal car park. The bin stores would be MetroSTOR PBM 3 and be aligned in two rows of three. The dimensions measure approximately 1.84m in height, 4.55m in width and 1.39m in depth for each individual row (3 stores).”

“Tramway House relates to a six-storey block located to the northern side of Stonewood Road and on the western side of the junction between Walnut Tree Road and West Street, with access taken from Stonewood Road. Stonewood Road, Walnut Tree Road, and West Street are unclassified Local Access Roads.”

“The property is not locally listed, statutorily listed, or within a conservation area.”

“Concern regarding loss of parking spaces. ➢ Concern regarding rat infestation ➢ Concern regarding health risks RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY”

“03/03516/FUL: Erection of a six storey block comprising 23 residential flats with associated parking. Granted on 21/01/2004.”

“The key issues to consider include the impact of the development on the character and appearance of the area; the impact on the occupiers of neighbouring properties and the impact on parking and the highway.”

“For the reasons set out in the report, the proposed development is considered to be acceptable and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the street scene or the wider area. The proposal is considered to result in no significant harm to the amenities of neighbouring properties and is not anticipated to result in adverse issues with parking or highway safety.”

“Whilst the proposal would result in the loss of two vehicle parking spaces, the Local Highways Authority has reviewed the proposal and considers that the loss would not be detrimental and the spaces have not been utilised for parking for a significant period. The proposal has been revised to 6 bins storage containers within the two car parking spaces. No additional car parking spaces are lost due to the amended drawings.”

“The proposed bins stores would measure 1.8m in height and 1.3m in depth with one row of four units measuring 4.5m in width and a single unit measuring 1.5m in width. The bins would allow front loaded touch free deposits and have all-steel construction finished in Pre-Coated Steel in Firenze Anthracite Grey.”

“Following their discussion, the Committee moved and seconded the recommendation as set out in the report, but this was not supported on a vote of 5/4. Following further discussion, a motion contrary to the recommendation before the Committee, namely that the application be refused, was moved and seconded, and the Committee RESOLVED to refuse the application on a vote of 5/3.”

“The key reasons given for refusing the proposal was its impact on the amenity of the neighbouring occupants of the flats there, due to potential odour issues, and be unsightly, due to its siting near the main entrance of the building, and when viewed from the footpath.”