Nine flats at 61 Church Road, Addlestone

“This application seeks permission for the demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a 2 storey (with accommodation in the roof) block of 9 flats (7 x 1 bed and 2 x 2 bed) with associated parking, refuse and landscaping.”

“The proposed building would have an L shaped footprint with a ridge height of approximately 9.3 metres with a pitched and crown roof design with front and rear gable ends. A rear dormer and rooflights are also proposed. The building will be constructed with red brick with first floor render elements and stone detailing. To the front of the site is an area of car parking with 5 spaces.”

“The application site consists of a detached two storey dwelling located on the southern side of Church Road. The existing property has an area of off street parking to the front and a well landscaped garden. The rear of the site abuts the rear gardens of 4-5 Audley Close which are single storey bungalows. To the East is Fairlawns, a three and four storey block of flats sited on the corner of Church Road and Addlestone Park but fronting Addlestone Park.”

“The application site is located in the Urban Area.”

“It is recommended the Planning Committee authorises the HoP: A Grant Consent - subject to conditions set out in section 11 of this report and subject to the completion of a legal agreement which secures: • Mitigation against the impact of the development on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.”

“B To refuse planning permission at the discretion of the HoP should the s106 Agreement not progress to their satisfaction.”

“Consultee Comments RBC Arboricultural Officer No objection subject to conditions RBC Deputy Direct Services Manager Concerns raised that not enough space to allow standard RCV to reverse off the main road and give crew sufficient space to manoeuvre and load bins safely.”

“SCC County Highways Authority No objection subject to conditions Surrey Wildlife Trust No objection subject to conditions…”

“Representations and comments from interested parties. Neighbouring properties were consulted in addition to being advertised on the Council’s website. 6 letters of representation have been received from individual addresses which can be summarised as follows:”

“Neighbours were not notified of application and no site notice displayed outside property. Officer note: all adjoining neighbours were consulted and there is no requirement to display a site notice for this type of application • Concerns regarding lack of parking (5 parking spaces for 9 flats and no visitor parking) meaning vehicles will park on main road • Concerns regarding highways safety and traffic • Concerns regarding pedestrian safety • Concerns for loss of family…”

“The Committee noted the Officer’s report and presentation – the site was within the settlement area of Addlestone, was served by public transport and the locality included other flatted developments. There was one consultee comment around the ability of a RCV to operate on the site; representations from neighbouring properties were summarised in the report. Officers clarified that the development would require a private waste collection service.”

“The proposal included five car parking spaces at the front, which was not in line with policy and would likely result in further on-street parking.”

“A: grant consent - subject to the conditions set out in section 11 of the report and subject to the completion of a legal agreement which secures: • Mitigation against the impact of the development on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.”

“B: refuse planning permission at the discretion of the Head of Planning should the s106 Agreement not progress to their satisfaction.”