14 residential units at 266-278 Yeading Lane, Hayes

“Proposal: Partial demolition of existing building, construction of a two storey upward extension and internal works to provide 14 residential units, enhancement to existing shopfronts and alterations to front elevation to form a new central entrance to the upper floor level. External works including vehicle and cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage and resurfacing of the service yard.”

“Access to the residential accommodation is provided via an uncovered first-floor rear walkway and the associated staircase is positioned externally along the northern side elevation of the building. The commercial units front a service road accessed from Yeading Lane. Vehicular access to the rear of the site is provided by a service road located to the south of the parade and a further service road that is accessed off Willow Tree Lane.”

“Residential properties are located to both the north and rear of the site, while a further two -storey retail parade lies to the south beyond the service road. The existing building has an overall width of approximately 48.1 metres, with a maximum depth of 20 metres at ground floor level, reducing to 8.4 metres at first floor level.”

“GRANT planning permission subject to the completion of a satisfactory section 106 legal agreement to secure the heads of terms set out below, and subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1.”

“- Parking Permits: Residential Parking Permits restriction (excluding Blue Badge holders). - Carbon Offset Contribution: A Carbon Offset sum based on an Updated Energy Strategy to be submitted to discharge Condition 19, with the offset calculation based on £95 per tonne of CO2 over a 30 year period. - Project Management & Monitoring Fee: A Project Management and Monitoring Fee, equalling 5% of the total financial contributions to be paid under this agreement.”

“Planning Officer Response Access Officer No objection subject to conditions to secure details of step free access and compliance with M4(2) Building Regulations .”

“The recommended conditions are proposed to be attached should the application be determined for approval. Highways No objection subject to a s106 legal agreement to restrict residents from applying for parking permits and a contribution towards signage.”

“Members sought clarification on sustainability measures, parking provision and the impact of the proposal on the street scene. Officers advised that the scheme incorporated a range of energy efficiency measures and that an updated energy strategy would be secured by condition. It was confirmed that the development would be largely car-free, with two disabled parking bays provided, and that no objections had been raised by the Council's Air Quality Officer.”

“Following concerns about traffic during construction, Members agreed that Condition 18 should be strengthened to restrict construction and delivery vehicles during peak periods and prevent vehicle waiting and engine idling near the site. Officers also advised that, despite the increase in height, the design and roof form would reduce the visual impact and improve the appearance of the parade.”

“With the agreed amendment to Condition 18, the officer recommendation was moved, seconded and when put to the vote was approved, with five votes in favour and one abstention.”

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved as per officer recommendation subject to the amendment to condition 18.”