Two single-storey dwellings at Kimber Road, London SW18

“This application for full planning permission proposes the demolition of two detached garage blocks and the erection of 2 x two-bedroom single storey dwellings with associated landscaping, refuse and cycle storage.”

“The existing site contains two single-storey detached garage blocks sited towards the western side of Coleman Court, comprising five brick inter-war residential buildings located on the corner of Kimber Road and Burr Road. Four of the blocks are four storeys high and accommodate 148 1 bedroomed flats. These blocks are arranged around three communal landscaped greenspaces. The fifth block consists of a single storey dwelling that fronts Burr Road to the east.”

“A part five, part six-storey telecommunications building lies to the north, King George’s Park lies to the east and an industrial site, comprising part single, part two-storey industrial units lies to the south and west.”

“December 2011 (2011/4973) Withdrawn: The installation of vehicular and pedestrian automated gates to the entrance of the property on Kimber Road and Burr Road leading into the car parks.”

“February 2022 (2020/0530) Approved Subject to Legal Agreement CIL: Erection of a fourth floor level roof extension to provide 20 x 1-bedroomed flats; demolition of an existing single- storey courtyard dwelling and the erection of a replacement 3-storey block of 3 x 2 bedroomed flats. Provision of associated bicycle and bin stores. [Note: This permission has not been implemented]”

“The proposed development would not cause any significant harm to the amenity of surrounding properties in relation to loss of daylight/sunlight, loss of outlook or privacy, nor is it likely to result in excessive levels of noise and disturbance in accordance with policy LP2 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023).”

“Subject to recommended conditions, transport, waste and fire safety have been found acceptable to Officers. Conditions have also been recommended to secure well- designed sustainable development in terms of water use and carbon reductions. The proposal is therefore in accordance with policies LP2, LP10, LP12, LP14, LP49, LP50 and LP51 of the Local Plan (2023), as well as the guidance within the Housing SPD (2016).”

“Proposal offers no benefit to Coleman Court • Concerns regarding the impact of construction work on outdoor space, habitats and wildlife and that this could cause irreversible damage • Disturbance including noise, dust and disruption to water, power or communications supply during construction • Damage from construction vehicles • Safety concerns from heavy vehicles including construction vehicles and service lorries at main entrance/exits to Coleman Court during…”

“Ecology/Biodiversity: • No objections subject to conditions requiring an updated Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and a Landscape and Ecology Enhancement and Management Plan to be submitted • A Biodiversity Gain Plan (see Biodiversity gain plan - GOV.UK) and final BNG metric would still be required to be submitted. These should be submitted along with the rest of the above ecology details at the conditions discharge stage.”

“RESOLVED – (unanimous) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report.”