One three-bedroom dwelling at Garages Adjacent To 11 Blackhorse Road, Sidcup

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing existing garages and building a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling with refuse storage.

“SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Erection of a two storey end of terrace dwelling with refuse storage following the demolition of existing garages.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site contained single-storey garages and an unkept landscaped area beside residential terraces, with a low flood risk and moderate public transport access.

“The application site is situated to the western side of Black Horse Road toward the end of the cul-de-sac. The site at present is occupied by single storey garages and an unkept area of landscape land to the rear. The site lays adjacent to the neighbour at no. Black Horse Road to its north and those in Grassington Road at ‘Trident House’ and the ‘Scouts Halls’ lay directly to the south of the site.”

“The area is designated for primary residential use and does not fall within a conservation area or impact any listed buildings. The site is situated within Flood Zone 1, meaning it is at low risk from flooding. It has a PTAL rating of 3 with 10 bus routes within the specified walking distances.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions included a three-bedroom house with an integral garage and later schemes for a dwelling, flats and associated parking.

“98/02521/FUL: Erection of a three bedroom house with integral garage: Grant permission 02.02.2000”

“07/09358/FUL: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1 x 3 bed dwelling, and 2 x 2 bed flats with associated parking: Granted permission 18.12.2007”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Highway Authority and other consultees raised no objection subject to conditions covering construction, drainage, contamination and other matters.

“Highway Authority No objection subject to conditions.”

“Local Lead Flood Authority No objection subject to conditions in relation to the carrying out of a BRE365 infiltration test and submission of a scheme for a Sustainable Drainage System for approval by the LPA.”

Officer report

Neighbours’ objections

Objections from eleven neighbouring addresses covered construction disturbance, parking, possible damage, loss of light, overlooking, overdevelopment and the plot’s size.

“Objections have been received from 11 neighbouring addresses. In summary the following objections have been raised.”

“General noise and disruption during construction ➢ Parking concerns ➢ May cause damage/subsidence surrounding properties ➢ Loss of light and overlooking ➢ Proposed garage would restrict parking in the area ➢ Plot too small for the development proposed ➢ Sewer running under site ➢ Overdevelopment…”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two objectors addressed the committee, and the agent spoke in support of the application.

The committee’s debate

The committee considered the speakers’ comments, observations and the officer report with its addendum before voting on the recommendation and an alternative motion.

“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.”

“Following their discussion a motion to support the recommendation, as amended by the Addendum was moved, seconded but not supported on a vote of 3/7. Following further discussion, a motion contrary to the recommendation before the Committee, namely that the application be refused and authority be delegated to the Deputy Director for Housing and…”

Minutes