Roof extension and new flat at 64 Woodbury Street, London SW17

“Creation of a new flat • The extensions would facilitate the creation of a one-bedroom, single occupancy, flat at roof level. • The resultant flats would measure: 1) First floor flat: would retain a 2-bedroom 3- person unit of approximately 63.7sq.m; 2) Proposed second floor flat would provide 1 bedroom 1 person unit of approximately 37.5sq.m. • Access to Flat A and B will be via the existing dedicated front door and up the internal stairs to a communal corridor.”

“SITE DETAILS: The subject site contains a two-storey, mid-terrace, building which contains two purpose-built maisonettes, the current application relates to the first floor flat. The surrounding area is residential in nature. The property is not listed or located within a conservation area.”

“As such, with the nominal loss in existing habitable floor space, the proposal is considered to be more akin to a new build as opposed to a conversion where the requirements of LP26 would be applicable. As such, provided the relevant policy tests in respect to design and quality of accommodation are met, the proposal is considered to be acceptable in principle.”

“RESOLVED (Unanimous) that planning permission be granted for the reasons set out in the report, CIL liable.”

“Condition – Screening to balcony (where shown on approved drawing) Prior to commencement of use of the terrace as shown on drawing numbers [15 A; A; A] the obscure glazed screening to each side and rear at a minimum height of 1.7m above finished floor level shall be installed. The screening shall be retained and maintained as such thereafter.”

“Condition – Waste, storage provision Prior to the first occupation of the development, the refuse and recycling storage shown on approved drawings shall be provided and shall be retained for the users of the development and for no other purpose. Reason: To ensure adequate provision is made for waste storage in accordance with Council policies LP1 and LP2 of the Local Plan coupled with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework.”