87 flats at 18a Hickman Avenue, Chingford, London E4

“Committee/Date: Planning Application reference: 241692 Applicant: [the applicant]: 18a Hickman Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9JG Proposed development: Redevelopment of site to provide a part 6, part 8 storey building comprising 87 self-contained flats (Use Class C3); associated roof top plant; landscaping, refuse storage and cycle parking, and associated infrastructure.”

“The site comprises an existing two storey office building and associated car park within Highams Park District Centre. It forms part of recent development centred around the Tesco Superstore. It sits at the northern edge of this project, in between housing development - largely medium density blocks of flats at 4-5 storeys in…”

“The western boundary of the site comprises the Aldriche Way Estate, on raised land separated from the site by a retaining wall. Notably, to the immediate west of the site there is a 13 storey block of flats, St Nicholas Court, associated with late twentieth century development on the Aldriche Way Estate, and a prominent feature in the townscape of the northern part of the Borough.”

“That Planning Permission be GRANTED subject to conditions and informatives and completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106) with the following Heads of Terms:”

“- Securing the provision of 35% affordable housing in the layout set out in the Design and Access Statement.”

“- There should be more effort to connect with the streets on Aldriche Way - Will add to the pressure on public services (referred to by 2 consultees) - Does not help reduced the levels of anti-social behaviour in the surrounding area. (referred to by 2 consultees) - Unattractive design (referred to by 2 consultees) - The layout of rooms is inappropriate. - The site is overdeveloped. - There needs to be speed humps on the road by the site.”

“Noise - proposal will lead to noise due to additional population density The character of the area is defined by medium density residential development alongside commercial development associated with a town centre. In this respect the likely issues associated with noise arising from population density would not adversely impact on the character of the area. The issues associated with noise arising from plant are dealt with in section L of the report.”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 241692 in line with the reasons and recommendations contained in the committee report and update report, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report, and completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106) with the following Heads of Terms:”

“A financial contribution of £78,078 towards a Carbon Offset Fund. Payable upon implementation. • Second COF payment • Connection Ready. • Updated Energy Statements on commencement and completion based on As Built energy calculations. • Prior to occupation evidence must be provided that any communal energy supply billed to occupants are guaranteed fair and clear billing in line with GLA guidance. • Measures to secure post-construction monitoring (“Be Seen”). o A.”