Decision details

The planning officer introduced the report which related to 48 Norrice Lea, London, N2 0RL

An oral representation was made for the applicant.

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the cover report and the addendum, which was to refuse the application.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For -                0

Against -        7

Abstain –       0

Cllr Marshall moved a motion to approve the application subject to it being granted as a personal consent, the motion was seconded by Cllr Rich.

The reasons given for approving the application, against the officer’s recommendations, were as follows:

-       The Committee felt that the application was required for the safety of the applicant and his family. The Committee felt that by adding the condition of the application being a personal consent, this would avoid setting a precedent and affecting the character of the road.

Votes on approving the application subject to it being granted as personal consent were recorded as follows

For -                6

Against -        0

Abstain-         1

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to APPROVE the application subject to application being granted as a personal consent.

Conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 1054.4GAP OS, 1054a HC GA existing, 1054 D100, 1054a HC GA proposed.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning and so as to ensure that the development is carried out fully in accordance with the plans as assessed in accordance with Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policy DM01 of the Local Plan Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

2.This development must be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

3. Within 2 months of the date when the premises cease to be occupied by Paul Eden and his family, the gates hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition.

Reason: To ensure the character and appearance of the house and the Hampstead Garden Suburb Conservation Area are protected in accordance with policy DM06 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

4. The materials to be used shall be as specified in the application documents.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the building and surrounding area in accordance with Policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy (adopted September 2012).