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3.2 The application seeks consent for a two storey building with a gross external floor area of 483 square metres. The development will be located in a similar position to the existing building, with its main frontage along the boundary of the site with Gogmore Lane. The building will be increased in width by some 2.6 metres, and the depth will be increased by 2.6 metres. One of the existing vehicular accesses will also be permanently closed as part of the scheme. 3.3 A single storey detached cycle and refuse store of some 33 square metres would be located to the south west of the building. Parking would be concentrated to the rear of the building, comprising 16 spaces, two of which would be allocated for disabled persons. A landscape buffer zone would be created along the rear boundary, to a depth of just under two metres. 3.4 The application drawings state that the building may be divided into two separate units. As this would not entail a material change of use of the premises, it is considered that prior planning permission would not be required for this. 4. Consultations 4.1 The application has been advertised in the <strong>Council</strong>’s weekly list of applications and 43 letters have been sent to properties surrounding the site. In response to the above consultation, 1 letter of objection has been received from Prospect on behalf of all of the businesses located at Flaxman House. The letter outlines the following concerns: • Concerns in respect of the proposed demolition of the boundary wall and construction near the existing boundary with Flaxman House. Special care should be taken during any demolition/construction to ensure that no damage or inconvenience is caused. 4.2 In addition a letter has been received from The Chertsey Society who raise concerns that there is an over provision of office development within Chertsey, many of which are vacant. The Society confirm that they would be willing to remove their objection if the building was designed with the appropriate plumbing and wiring so that it could be easily adapted to either residential or office use depending upon the state of the local market. The society advise that this approach would be in accordance with the objectives of the Housing and Transport Task Group of the Local Strategic Partnership. They also request that an archaeological watching brief is maintained on the site. 4.3 The County Highway Authority recommends conditional approval. 4.4 Formal views are awaited from the Environment Agency.
5. <strong>Planning</strong> Considerations 5.1 The application site is in existing commercial use within the urban area of Chertsey Town Centre. There is no objection in principle to its redevelopment. Concerns were raised under recent applications given the proposed height and position of the building and its possible impact upon existing residential properties to the rear. 5.2 This revised scheme has adjusted the overall depth of the building to 9.2 metres, retaining a revised distance of some 15.6 metres to the rear boundary of the site. In addition the applicant proposes a two metre deep strip of landscaping along the rear boundary of the site. If permitted the proposed building would be located some 2.6 metres closer to the existing residential properties to the rear than the original building. At its closest point, the proposal would be located some 30 metres from the main rear walls of residential properties along Riversdell Close. This would be a similar distance to that already existing between those residential properties along Riversdell Close and Hamilton Court, a commercial development adjacent to the application site. In addition the applicant has confirmed that all windows located upon the rear elevation facing these properties would be designed with obscure glass or be high level, in order to prevent overlooking and loss of privacy to existing residential properties along Riversdell Close. 5.3 This revised scheme is considered to have overcome earlier concerns. Whilst the new building would be closer to existing properties than the original building, the distance retained is considered sufficient to protect the amenities of residential properties to the rear, so as to prevent unacceptable levels of overlooking and loss of privacy. The revisions are also felt to have overcome concerns relating to overbearing impact. The applicants also propose a planting strip along the rear boundary, which would help screen the proposal from rear dwellings. The proposed types and height of planting would have to be considered during the submission of reserved matters. 5.4 The plans also detail the erection of a 3.3 metre high wall along the rear boundary with properties on Riversdell Close. The current concrete fencing has a maximum height of 2.4 metres. Following discussions with the agent he has confirmed that the rear boundary has been increased in height following a request by local residents along Riversdell Close. Whilst the proposed screening to the site is not to be considered at this stage, concerns are raised in respect of this increased height and the impact upon the visual amenities of the area. It is considered however that any replacement screening should not be any lower than the existing concrete fence extending to a height of 2.4 metres in order to protect the amenities of neighbouring residential properties.
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