Five flats and extensions at Barclays, 105 Victoria Road, Horley

“25/01984/F This application is referred to Committee in accordance with the Constitution as the application site is for net 4 dwellings. SUMMARY The application is for a two storey extension on top of the existing property and a three storey extension to the rear to provide 5 self contained flats (3 x studio and 2 x 1 bedroom units)”

“The site is a detached unit that was most recently used as a bank on Victoria Road within the town centre of Horley. The surrounding area is characterised by town centre uses with a mixture of retail, commercial and cafes / restaurants. The majority of the units have offices or flats to the first floor. There are no significant trees likely to be affected by the proposed development. The site is relatively flat.”

“23/02037/PAP3MA - Prior Notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E space to form 9 apartments - prior approval not required.”

“25/00544/S73 - Prior Notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E space to form 9 apartments. Variation of condition 1 of permission 23/02037/PAP3MA. Amendments to approved plans – approved with conditions.”

“Highway Authority: Comments have been received from the county highways authority, who having assessed the application on safety, capacity and policy grounds, recommends a condition relating to facilities for covered and secure cycle storage.”

“Horley Town Council: No objections, although HTC has concerns over insufficient parking spaces for the number of flats and would suggest implementing sustainable foliage on the front of the building to improve the external appearance.”

“The Committee asked about why there was no affordable housing within the development. It was stated that the 9 flats had been given prior approval and this was a separate application for the 5 new flats on this application. As they came in 2 separate applications it avoided the need for affordable housing.”

“In response to a member question, it was stated that if the developer wanted to add a further storey to the building in the future, then this would be subject to a further planning application and that would have to be assessed on its merits.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation and addendum, with an additional condition requiring a Method of Construction Statement and deletion of the duplicate informative (number 8).”