Two semi-detached homes at Former Garage Site adj 43 St Christopher Road, Cowley

“Proposal: Demolition of existing lock-up garages and erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking and external works.”

“The application seeks planning permission for the demolition of existing lock-up garages and erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking and external works.”

“The application site comprises a former garage plot located on land adjacent to No. St Christopher Road, within a predominantly residential area of Uxbridge. The site currently comprises single storey vacant garage structures. The land is bounded by residential properties to the north, south and west with Manor Farm located east of the site. The land adjoining east of the site lies within the Green Belt, an Archaeological Priority Area and Cowley Church (St.”

“The site has a PTAL ranking of 1b (poor).”

“The garages within the site are underutilised. Their demolition and replacement with 2 new dwellings is supported in principle, given the development plan’s support for the optimisation of brownfield sites to provide new housing. Furthermore, the proposal seeks consent for 2 x 3 bed dwellings, which would contribute towards meeting an identified need across the borough. These benefits weigh in favour of the proposal.”

“It is recommended that planning permission is granted subject to conditions (Appendix 1) , by virtue that the development would not have a significant impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties, nor would it harm the character and appearance of the area, and it would not have a harmful impact on the highway network.”

“Members queried the provision of street lighting due to anti-social behaviour concerns. Condition five required details of external lighting to be submitted and assessed. Officers noted that increased surveillance from new dwellings and lighting conditions should be sufficient.”

“Members suggested restricting Saturday working hours due to proximity to residential properties. It was noted that standard working hours including Saturday mornings were consistent with national planning practice and cannot be altered without justification.”

“Officers’ recommendations were moved, seconded and when put to a vote…”

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved…”