Four affordable flats at 5 Perryfield Road, Southgate, Crawley

“Conversion of the existing building, demolition of rear extension and erection of two storey rear extension to provide four affordable flats with associated cycle storage, refuse facilities, landscaping and associated works.”

“The Group Manager (Development Management) provided a verbal summation of the application, which sought permission for the construction of a two-storey rear extension on a detached dwelling to enable its conversion into four self-contained flats. The officer updated the Committee that, since the publication of the agenda, information had arisen which required amendments to the drawing numbers set out in the report.”

“Permit subject to a Section 106 agreement to secure on-site provision of a minimum of 40% affordable housing, and subject to the following conditions:”

“The Committee then considered the application. Committee members discussed the design of the proposed development and sought further information on its compliance with policy and impact on the streetscene and character of the local area, with some raising concerns about over-modernisation of the building.”

“Some Committee members expressed disappointment about the lack of on-site parking provision. The officer explained that the application was considered acceptable on parking terms as the proposed reconfiguration of the site and closure of the existing vehicular access would generate two additional on-street parking bays.”

“The Committee then moved to a vote on the recommendation set out in the report. The recommendation was moved by Councillor Rana as the Chair and seconded by Councillor Bidwell as the Vice-Chair.”

“Permit subject to a section 106 agreement to secure on-site provision of a minimum of 40% affordable housing, and subject to the conditions set out in report PES/514d.”