SD22A/0425
Alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Refs. 5D16A/0269 and 5D18A/O285) comprising; Retention permission for: (i) an increase in the number of residential apartment units from 37 to 42 units now consisting of 2 one-bedroom units, 34 two-bedroom units, and 6 three-bedroom units, and; (ii) all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development; Planning permission for: (i) the amalgamation of unit nos. 22 and 23 and the amalgamation of unit nos. 34 and 33; (ii) internal alterations to provide for an increased quantum of storage space; (iii) alterations to private amenity spaces to provide for extension of ground floor private courtyards and balconies, of unit nos. 6-11, 17-20, 22-25, 27-30, 32-35, and 37-40 and the addition of private amenity spaces to unit nos. 12-16, 21, 26, 31, 36, and 41-42; (iv) the provision of fire escape stairs from the third floor to the fourth floor; (v) revisions to the permitted site layout to now provide for 50 car parking spaces (inclusive of 3 disabled parking spaces and 5 electric vehicle charging spaces); (vi) the provision of 110 residential bicycle spaces (88 residential bicycle spaces and 22 visitor bicycle spaces); (vii) relocation of bin store from eastern boundary wall to northern boundary wall; (viii) landscaping, including communal public open space comprising 1 playground (583sq.m total), and all associated boundary treatments, and; (ix) all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
Substandard residential amenity and poor design quality, specifically regarding internal layout, single-aspect units, and inadequate sunlight.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design and configuration result in substandard accommodation and inadequate residential amenity due to poor internal layouts, single-aspect units, and insufficient sunlight.
- The development materially contravenes local housing policies and national standards, including the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines 2020.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the residential amenities and sustainable development of the area.