Three flats at 31 Tempest Avenue, Potters Bar

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing an outbuilding, extending and altering the house, and creating three flats with parking, storage and amenity space.

“25/1767/FUL 31 Tempest Avenue, Potters Bar, EN6 5JU The Planning Officer presented the application which was for: ‘Demolition of existing outbuilding; construction of part single, part two storey side and rear extension; conversion of loft to habitable space with associated roof alterations to include 2x rear dormers and insertion of 3x front rooflights; cycle and bin storage, alterations to fenestration, amenity space and front driveway; all to facilitate sub-division of…”

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The site

The application site was 31 Tempest Avenue, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5JU.

“25/1767/FUL 31 Tempest Demolition of existing Holly Holt Grant Avenue outbuilding; construction Permission Potters Bar of part single, part two Hertfordshire storey side and rear EN6 5JU extension; conversion of loft to habitable space with associated roof alterations to include 2x rear dormers and insertion of 2x front rooflights; cycle and bin storage, alterations to fenestration, amenity space and front driveway; all to facilitate sub- division of dwelling into 3x flats.”

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Other applications

Two later applications were noted for 10-bed and 12-bed houses in multiple occupation, but members were told not to let them affect this decision.

“Officers stated for full disclosure that 2 further applications had since been received by the applicant since report publication, the first for a 10 bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) and the second for a 12 bed HMO. They reminded Members that this should not however affect their judgement when determining the application before them.”

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Who spoke

A local resident and a [name withheld] spoke against the application, and the Chair read a speech on behalf of the applicant.

What members discussed

Members discussed possible overdevelopment, effects on the street scene, bin storage and parking, including electric vehicle charging and allocated spaces.

“Some members were concerned about overdevelopment and impact on the street scene, sufficient bin storage and parking provision at the site. In response to questions, clarification was given that one Electric Vehicle (EV) charger would be allocated for flat 1, and another for flat 2. Flat 3 would not have an EV charger. Flats 1 and 2 would also have 2 parking spaces each whilst Flat 3 would have 1 allocated parking space and thus was considered to be policy compliant.”

“-PL 82- submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to occupation of the development. There would be no impact on the street scene given there were no significant external changes to the approved scheme. Members were reminded that they must consider the application as set out in the papers in front of them, it was not possible to speculate on intentions or future applications that may or may not be submitted by the applicant.”

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The vote

Nine members voted for the officer report’s recommendations and three voted against; no members abstained.

“It was proposed by: Councillor M Allen, seconded by Councillor L Smith that the recommendations as set out in the Officer report be agreed.”

“For: (9 total) - Councillors M Allen, G Briski, A Kaza, P Kaza, D Lambert, P Morris, C Shenton, L Smith, H Green Against: (3 total) – Councillors M Amron, B Rosehill, N Susman Abstain: (0 total) - No votes Total votes cast: 12”

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The decision

Permission was granted subject to the report’s conditions, with biodiversity net gain information considered adequate.

“RESOLVED that permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as listed in the report and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) information being considered adequate.”

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