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Clapton CAAC March 2017

Planning Applications for Clapton CAAC Thursday 23 March 2017

2017/0823 42 Lower Clapton Road E5 0PD Alterations to ground floor windows and doors to side and front elevations (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

The application is broadly welcomed if it brings the ground floor into active use but feel the cill heights of the original pub should be retained.

2017/0572 The Rectory, Scout Hut and former Learning Trust Facility, St John-at-Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, E5 0PD Deed of variation of the S106 agreement pursuant to application 2012/3345 dated 6th March 2015 for mixed use development of 4 stories accomodating 58 dwellings and community facilities. The deed amends affordable housing clauses to allow the St John of Hackney housing charity to retain control of the affordable housing units. (Steve Fraser-Lim)

The issues raised were controversial at Planning Sub-committee (to which the application should be returned, if approval is recommended), but the change raisies no conservation area issues.

2016/4638 192 Evering Road Hackney LONDON E5 8AJ Erection of extension at upper first floor level (shown as mezzanine level on submitted plans) and other associated external alterations. Works to convert the property into 5 flats (1 x 3 bedroom; 3 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bedroom). Propsoal includes the retention of an altered front lightwell and deeper extension at ground floor level to the rear. (Louise Smith 0208 356 8061)

We note this is quite a large extension though feel it is a matter primarily for neighbours whose amenity is affected.

2017/0315 178 Clarence Road Hackney LONDON E5 8DY Excavation at lower ground floor level and erection of two storey extension to the rear at lower ground and ground floor level with rear lightwell to provide a 1 bedroom self contained residential flat. (Louise Smith 0208 356 8061)

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the proposal which is an improvement on the previous propsals as it no longer interferes with the shop front.

2017/0878 2017/0883 Flat A, 20 Clapton Square E5 8HP Conversion of basement flat from one bed flat to a two bedroom flat and single storey rear extension at baserment level. (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the proposal.

2016/4691 15 Durlston Road E5 8RP Replacement fenestration to the rear to facillitate the conversion of the property into two separate residential units. (Nick Bovaird 0208 356 8291)

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the proposal.

2017/0623 351 Mare Street LONDON E8 1JB Installation of security gate on the east elevation of the building . (Raymond Okot 020 8356 8080)

The Clapton CAAC feels the design of the proposed gate is critical and is not sufficiently demonstrated in the application. More detailed drawings are required, showing the gate in its open and closed states and details of what hours it is typically expected to be in each state.

2017/0704 1C Kenmure Road E8 1JU Erection of a rear roof dormer extension to create an additional storey at second floor level and installation of roof lights to the front roof slope. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the proposal.

2017/0651 5 Gould Terrace E8 1JX Erection of a two-storey rear extension to replace existing one-storey rear extension. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

The Clapton CAAC feels the proposal forms an incongruous mass that in being contained by a high wall makes it difficult to appreciate any purported merit or coherence of the whole extension. The proposal would be overlooked by a number of flats to the rear and the form disrupts the in-tact rythm of the pairs of existing extensions with an over-dominant and intrusive form of development which is exacerbated by materials with display little sympathy with the host building. In addition the extension harms the appearance of the rear elevation by reducing a window that is reflected in the pattern of the terrace, to a slot.

2017/0824 7 Mehetabel Road LONDON E9 6DU Erection of a single storey roof extension to rear outrigger and installation of a rooflight (Toyin Omodara 0208 356 8095)

The Clapton CAAC is unconviced by the proposal. The simplified form and materials give it the appearance of a garden shed, incongrously placed on a roof. The proposed tall glazing attempts to make a modern design statement but instead confuses the design. Some more natural materials may soften the impact of the proposal and make it acceptable, however the site is readily overlooked by railway so design and form are critical.

2017/0916 Flat 2 Shield House 22 A Sutton Place LONDON E9 6EH Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension (Raymond Okot 020 8356 8080)

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the proposal but question whether the poposal strictly meets policy on the loss of garden space.

2017/0313 Flat A, 45 Northwold Road N16 7DH Excavate existing basement to create habitable space; excavation of front and rear lightwells; erection of a single storey side infill extension; convert rear pitch roof to flat roof; insert glazed balustrade and exterior alterations. (James Clark 020 8356 7731)

The Clapton CAAC has no objection to the proposal but observe that the proposed terrace may give rise to issues of overlooking.

2017/0550 68 Oldhill Street Hackney LONDON N16 6NA Use of property as A5 takeaway restaurant. (Louise Smith 0208 356 8061)