(Coldharbour Ward) (10/02057/FUL) PDF 308 KB - Lambeth Council

easons:
(i) The proposed extension, by reason of its siting, size, height, massing and
design, would constitute an intensive development of the site. The third floor
extension, by virtue of its design, size, height and fenestration detail, would be
obtrusive and prominent in the street scene and would be out of keeping with
the existing building. As such the development would fail to preserve or
enhance the character of the Conservation Area. The proposal is therefore
contrary to Policies CD2, CD18 and H10 of the adopted Unitary Development
Plan, Policies 33 and 42 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan and
Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance on Residential Extensions and
Alterations.
(ii) The proposed development, by reason of its siting, fenestration and its
proximity to the rear boundary would adversely affect the residential amenities
of neighbouring properties at the rear of the site and would result in overlooking
and loss of privacy. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policies CD18, G17,
H10 and Standard ST5 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan
(1998) and to Policy 33 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan
(2002-2017).
3.7 On the 25 th August 2005 an appeal (Ref APP/N5660/A/05/1180594) against the
refusal of planning permission for the extension and provision of 8 flats (Ref
05/00578/FUL) was allowed. The scheme of conversion has been
implemented.
4 Proposal
4.1 Planning permission is sought for the change of use of the existing ground floor
shop (Class A1) to provide a mixed use of Restaurant / Café (Class A3) and
Drinking Establishment (Class A4) involving excavation to provide a new
basement level to be used for ancillary storage purposes.
4.2 External alterations are proposed as part of the proposal. These entail:
• Installation of an access hatch on the shop forecourt to provide access to
the proposed basement level.
• Installation of an external extract flue on the eastern side of the rear
elevation of the property. The flue would be 7.8m in height and extend
0.7m above the host building.
• Installation of 2 cycle racks to store 3 cycles at the western side of the
front of the site.
• Provisions for storage of 2 refuse bins at the western side of the front of
the site.
4.3 The application proposes to operate between 10am to midnight Monday to
Sunday and on Public and Bank Holidays.
4.4 Proposed employment would be 4 full-time staff and 8 part-time staff.