391 build-to-rent homes at Renshaw Estate Mill Mead, Staines-upon-Thames

“Application No. 22/00591/FUL Site Address Renshaw Industrial Estate Mill Mead Staines-upon-Thames TW18 4UQ Applicant Dandara Ltd Proposal Demolition and redevelopment to provide 2 new buildings (5 -11 storeys) comprising build-to-rent residential apartments (Use Class C3) including affordable housing, alongside ancillary residential areas (flexible gym, activity space, concierge and residents lounge) and landscaping, public realm, children's play area, bin storage, plant…”

“Application Dates Valid: 06/01/2021 Expiry: 22/07/2022 Target: 22/07/2022 Executive Summary This planning application seeks full planning consent for the redevelopment of the Renshaw Industrial Estate in Staines-upon- Thames and proposes 391 Build-to-Rent residential units, ancillary facilities, 215 parking spaces, landscaping and a children’s play space.”

“The site currently comprises two storey commercial buildings used for various warehousing and office functions, although approximately half of the site was destroyed by fire in 2014. The fire damaged buildings were…”

“To the north of the site are residential properties within the Moormede Estate, with those immediately north of the site being flats in 3 storey blocks. To the east is the telephone exchange building. To the south is Charter Square (formerly Majestic House), a mixed residential and commercial development. To the west, the site is bounded by an elevated railway embankment of the Windsor line.”

“The site has outline (17/01365/OUT) and reserved matters (21/01200/RMA) planning approval for 275 residential units set over two buildings with 248 parking spaces that were approved on 27/07/2018 and 4/10/2021 respectively.”

“An application for the redevelopment of the site for 2 buildings comprising 397 build-to-rent residential units with 197 parking spaces was refused by Planning Committee in 2021.”

“Consultee Comment County Highway Authority No response received, however the CHA raised no objection to the previous application 21/00010/FUL Environment Agency No response received, however conditions and informatives recommended in connection with the outline application have been added.”

“Tree officer No objection Health & Safety Executive No response received – verbal update will be provided at planning committee Surrey Police Secure by Design Officer Recommends that the proposal meets secure by design Network Rail No objections Environmental Health (noise) No objection subject to conditions Environmental Health (Air Quality) No objection subject to conditions Environmental Health (Contaminated land) No objection subject to conditions Heathrow Safeguarding…”

“Representations include objections on the following grounds: ➢ Too many new developments ➢ Loss of property value ➢ Close proximity ➢ Inappropriate tenure ➢ Increased traffic ➢ Narrow roads ➢ Increased pollution ➢ Deterioration of air quality ➢ Loss of view ➢ Increase in noise levels ➢ Too big ➢ Too high ➢ Loss of light ➢ Overlooking ➢ Insufficient green space ➢ Children’s play area will cause anti-social behaviour ➢ Town houses not disabled accessible ➢ Unreasonable to…”

“Planning Issues - Principle - Housing Land Supply - Build to Rent - Size, Type and Density - Design and layout - Affordable Housing - Access and the Link Road - Highway Issues - Parking - Travel Plan - Impact on Residential Amenity - Daylight and Sunlight Assessment - Amenity Space - Open Space - Waste and Recycling - Air Quality - Arboricultural Issues - Ecology - Archaeology - Drainage Strategy - Flooding - Renewable Energy - Noise - Contaminated Land…”

“The applicant’s submitted TA is based on the development providing relatively low levels of car parking – 215 spaces - (0.54 spaces per unit overall) and suggests that this would minimise the use of private cars amongst residents and encourage alternative modes of transport.”

“This issue is a planning judgement, balancing all the information, given that there is no highway safety objection from the CHA, that the Council’s Parking Standards SPG allows for a reduction in parking standards in the town centre and that the Planning Inspectorate has recently considered the issue of parking stress, it is considered that the parking proposed is acceptable and represents a reasonable parking reduction for this particular development proposed in this…”

“Description: The Planning Committee considered a report from Officers containing advice from the Council’s consultants and legal advisors about matters arising from an update on a planning committee report.”

“Members considered matters arising from the report and debated them.”

“Decision: The Committee resolved to approve the recommendation.”