Agenda item

Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide three new residential units (Class C3); extension at rear seventh floor level.

A late representation was received from a resident (Unknown).

The presenting officer tabled the following amendments to Condition 3 and two additional Conditions.

Item 1: Fitzhardinge House, Portman Square W1

Amended Condition 8

Pre-commencement condition

You must apply to us for approval of drawings and manufacturer's specification of the following parts of the development:

(i) The sun pipes shown on the submitted drawings.

(ii) How the kitchen of Flat 63 and the existing bathrooms at seventh floor levels that will have a rooflight removed and not re-provided will be mechanically ventilated.

(ii) How the rooflights to the master bedroom and associated en-suite of Flat 64 will be controlled by the occupants of this flat.

(iv) How the motor controlling the retractable rooflight serving Flat 64 will be relocated to the side of the rooflight and the rooflight remain able to slide back and forth controlled by the occupants of Flat 64.

You must not commence development start any work on these parts of the developmentuntil we have approved what you have sent us. You must then carry out the work according to these approved drawings and manufacturer's specification in full prior to the occupation of any of the flats hereby approved. These features, along with the voids shown on the approved eighth floor plan, shall be retained for the life of the development.

No change to reason.

Additional Condition 12

You must apply to us for approval of detailed drawings of the following parts of the development:

– The 1.7m tall privacy screen enclosing the western eighth floor terrace.

You must not start any work on these parts of the development until we have approved what you have sent us. You must install the privacy screen in accordance with these approved drawings prior to the occupation of any of the flats hereby approved and this privacy screen shall be retained in situ for the life of the development.

Reason:

To make sure that the appearance of the building is suitable, that it contributes to the character and appearance of this part of the Portman Estate Conservation Area, and to protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring properties.  This is as set out in Policies 7, 38, 39 and 40 of the City Plan 2019 - 2040 (April 2021). 

Additional Condition 13

You must not use the flat roof around the lantern light serving Flat 64 or the roof of the eighth-floor roof extension for sitting out or for any other purpose. This is with the exception of access for maintenance and to escape in an emergency. 

Reason:

To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring properties, as set out Policies 7 and 38 of the City Plan 2019 - 2040 (April 2021).

Oliver Jefferson addressed the committee in support of the application.

Ian Miller addressed the committee in support of the application.

The Committee Officer read a statement which was submitted by Lina Zayani who wrote in objection to the application.

Adam Sapera addressed the committee in objection to the application.

RESOLVED: (For: Councillor Jason Williams and Ed Pitt Ford: Against Councillor Sara Hassan and Councillor MD Shamsed Chowdhury. Councillor Williams used his casting vote)

1. That conditional permission be granted.

2. That an additional Condition be included which stipulates that the new flats shall be heated and hot water provided by electricity only via air source heat pump, with details to be reserved by Condition. In addition, Standard Plant Conditions dealing with noise and vibration are to be imposed.