Replacement communal windows at Chelmer House And Post Office Land, Chadwell St Mary

“This is a Thurrock Council full planning application seeking planning permission for the replacement of the curtain walling system on a block of flats known as 1 to 23 Chelmer House with uPVC casement units to provide improved ventilation to communal areas in line with the fire risk assessment.”

“This planning application seeks approval for the replacement of the curtain walling on the north and west elevation with uPVC casement units to provide improved ventilation to communal areas in line with the fire risk assessment. There are no proposed changes to any residential accommodation within the block.”

“The application site comprises a four-storey residential block of flats located at the corner of Chelmer Road and River View, positioned between the Chadwell St Mary shopping parade. The building has a distinctive C-shaped layout, a central courtyard and off-street parking for residents.”

“The application site is located just outside the designated shopping parade in River View, Chadwell St Mary. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character, comprising a mix of medium- to low-rise housing developments.”

“As existing the majority of the windows of the residential flats of the building are white double glazed uPVC windows. The proposed works will assure fire compliance while trying to minimise changes to appearance of the building. The proposed design and appearance of the application site is considered to blend in well with the existing window and façade treatment and overall would not harm the architectural character or visual amenity of the host building.”

“In conclusion, the proposed works are considered to be both necessary and proportionate, responding directly to fire safety requirements while keeping changes to the building’s appearance to a minimum. The replacement windows ensure that the overall look and character of the building is preserved. The scheme therefore respects the local setting and aligns with the aims of the NPPF and Core Strategy Policies CSTP22 and CSTP23.”

“The works as described in the application will be subject to Building Control approval. In particular, the works will need to be designed and constructed in compliance with parts B1& B5 of the Building Regulations 2010.”

“Comments awaited at time of drafting report.”

“Members queried whether the doorways will be changed. It was confirmed that this was solely for windows and Essex Fire Service have no objections.”

“Members stated they were in in full agreement with the proposal.”

“That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to GRANT planning permission for the development subject to those reasons set out in section 16 of the report.”

“For (8): Councillor Fletcher, Sisterson, Cherry, Green, Jones, Kelly, Panjala, Shinnick Against (0): Abstain (0):”