16 apartments at Ivy Leaf Club & Inst Ltd, Hendon, Sunderland

“Proposal: Conversion of social club to 16no. apartments; including construction of second floor extension, provision of new windows and render to external walls (as amended)”

“The application seeks full planning permission for the conversion of social club to 16no. apartments; including construction of second floor extension, provision of new windows and render to external walls the Ivy Leaf Club, 38A Suffolk Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR2 8JZ.”

“The initial point to draw to attention would be that a dormer extension has recently been added to the building (around summer 23). The Agent has submitted two versions of the existing plans, one showing the building as previously and the another showing the dormer extension. Given that the dormer window does not appear to benefit from planning permission, the application will be determined on the basis of the pre-existing plans (i.e.”

“* the successful completion of a legal agreement to provide off-site financial contributions to mitigate the increased recreational pressure upon the protected coastline and open space.”

“* There does not exist a mechanism to provide the relevant obligations which make the proposed development acceptable in planning terms - namely the provision of off-site financial contributions to mitigate the increased recreational pressure upon the protected coastline and open space.”

“The Core Strategy, at policy BH1, also says that "development should... ensure a good standard of amenity for... future occupiers of land and buildings". The recently amended plans show that the main rooms in each apartment would have a window with a good outlook, albeit the windows for the bedrooms of the second apartment look into the back lane between Atholl Road and Hendon Burn Avenue.”

“In terms of the detailed impacts, the proposed development would accord with the relevant policies within the development plan for amenity, drainage, ecology (subject to the completion of a legal agreement), groundworks, heritage and highways and there are not any material considerations which indicate a decision should be made otherwise.”

“Local Highway Authority - "no objections to the proposal on highway grounds".”

“Northumbria Police - "Though some of the security issues have been addressed it is our belief that the new design has created other issues which will need to be addressed before Northumbria Police can consider removing our objection to the development".”

“The Chairperson thanked the Officer for their presentation and opened up the meeting for questions from Members.”

“In response to Councillor Dixon’s request if more proactive contact could be had with the applicant bearing in mind the condition of the building, the Planning Officer advised that there was a condition for the development to be…”

“There being no further questions or comments, the Chairperson put the Officer’s recommendation, as set out in the report, to the Committee and with all Members being in agreement it was:-”

“OR (ii) If the points within (i) have not been satisfactorily completed by 26 June 2026, then REFUSE planning permission for the reason below:”