Kingsland CAAC August 2021

Planning Applications for Kingsland CAAC meeting for August 2021

2021/1926 Barnes Hire City Ltd, Arch 323 To 324 Stean Street, E8 4ED Planning permission for the erection of a single storey marquee (Sui Generis / Class D2) for a baking venue on disused vacant land. Pedestrian street entrance from Lee Street arch. Proposed marquee is 4.1m high and is to be used as a cooking class venue from 15/08/2020 for no more than 120 months. Full Planning Permission (Kim Aukett)

We have no objection in principle but are concerned at the lack of detail. There is insufficient information on waste management and toilet facilities or food storage on site.

2021/2068 Frederick Building, 76 Tottenham Road, N1 4BD Amalgamation of two adjoining ground floor flats into a single-family home. Internal refurbishments and alterations to the elevations facing the inner courtyard. Full Planning Permission (Lasma Putrina)

We have concerns about this application. A significant part of the proposal appears to be subject to further structural assessment which would affect our consideration of these plans.

2021/2091 542 Kingsland Road, E8 4AH Replacement of external material and normalise the granted listing building planning (2007/2690) Listed Building Consent (Gerard Livett)

We support the reinstatement and upgrading of this listed building. There is little detail regarding the replacement wooden sash windows but trust that this and the other works will be closely overseen by the Conservation Officer.

2021/2008 3, Walton Villas Downham Road, N1 5AN Retrospective removal of the existing external staircase and installation of a new, building regulations compliant staircase Householder Planning (Lasma Putrina)

The bulk of the replacement wooden staircase is such that it appears very oppressive from ground level. We appreciate that section K1 of the Building Regulations 2010 is fairly prescriptive but wonder whether a metal replacement or even a spiral design had been considered. This would have resulted in a less dominant structure.

2021/1921 24 Kingsland Road, E2 8DA Replacement of felt roof coverings with standing seam zinc, alterations to rear dormers; insertion of two roof lights, formation of rear roof terrace to third floor level with associated metal balustrades and privacy screen; replacement of windows to front and rear with double glazed timber sash windows incorporating acoustic glazing; restoration of front facade Full Planning Permission (Danny Huber)

We welcome the renovation and proposed use of this building. However we are concerned that there is little information regarding the proposed roof terrace and its possible impact on neighbouring buildings in this tight area. We would also expect more information on the detailing of replacement windows and colour finish to the repaired frontage and the style of the new entrance door.

2021/1900 33 Englefield Road, N1 4EU Removal of condition 5 (physical site investigation and detailed remedial works) of planning permission 2019/4317 granted on 21/07/2020 Removal/Variation of Condition(s) (Raymond Okot)

We have no objection although we are curious about the recommended watching brief due to the "likely" presence of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and any associated contamination on the site.

2021/1215 Davis House, 83a Geffrye Street, E2 8JA Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide additional floorspace (Use Class E) together with associated works to the existing building and the introduction of a replacement access gate, cycle parking, a refuse storage area and associated works to external amenity area *Re-consultation due to daylight and sunlight study and new sections being provided* Full Planning Permission (Louise Prew)

We still object to the proposed roof design. This should appear as a modest industrial building in this setting. However the proposed roof extension is bulky and overbearing and will have a detrimental effect on the setting of the listed Georgian terrace to the north.

2021/1999 2 Albion Square, E8 4ES Internal alterations-rooms, doors, openings, new shower room. Removal of existing side extension and replace with new single storey side extension; New French doors to lower ground floor rear and new window to lower ground floor rear; new French doors and windows to ground floor bay window; new rear steps and replace handrail, new side window, new front gate, new front pendant light above front porch, removal of security bars to lower ground floor front . Listed Building Consent (Micheal Garvey)

We have no objection to this application. We note that the Listed Building Officer has provided advice on several matters and we trust that he and the Conservation Officers will keep an eye on the details of the works to be carried out.

2021/2226 2 Albion Square, E8 4ES Removal of existing side extension and replace with new single storey side extension; New French doors to lower ground floor rear and new window to lower ground floor rear; new French doors and windows to ground floor bay window; new rear steps and replace handrail, new side window, new front gate, new front pendant light above front porch, removal of security bars to lower ground floor front. Householder Planning (Micheal Garvey)

We have no objection to this application. We note that the Listed Building Officer has provided advice on several matters and we trust that he and the Conservation Officers will keep an eye on the details of the works to be carried out.

2021/2235 312 Kingsland Road, E8 4DE Installation of 28.0m x 14.5m steel frame canopy with tensile membrane roof to cover the playground area and to facilitate use as a multi-use area; repositioning of school gate on Downham Road; installation of fencing on western elevation at ground floor level. Full Planning Permission (Barry Coughlan)

We object to this rather poorly presented application. The Design & Access statement provides little information on the reason for and detail of the planned changes. The proposed banners appear to be of low visual quality and on the Downham Road elevation the use of two signs of different design will look poor. We are also unclear why one is for Waterside Academy. There are no detailed drawings of the proposed canopy or any assessment of its potential impact on neighbouring properties resulting from the change of use of the playground area. The planters proposed on the Downham Road elevation would give little environmental gain. De-paving and planting directly into the ground would increase the chances of the vegetation surviving and aid water drainage. The site plan document 4D110 shows a 2000mm metal fence to be erected on the western margin of the site where it abuts the Kingsland Basin. However this proposal is not mentioned in the D&A. We understand that during the Covid pandemic the school has been using the decked area overlooking the Basin although it was not used before. We are concerned that long term use of this area by the school will be detrimental to the ecology of the Basin and that the proposed railings will detract from the character and visual amenity of the area. The increase in noise level will have a substantial impact on the neighbouring residents. There seems to be no attempt to enhance the Conservation Area with these proposals. Judging by the answers to questions 18 and 20 in the Application Form the applicant appears to be unaware of, or uninterested in, the fact that the Kingsland Basin is part of the Regent’s Canal Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.

2021/1635 Floria Cafe, 232 Kingsland Road, E2 8AX Retrospective permission for installation of a new shopfront and the erection of a single story rear extension and re-location of air conditioning units to the roof of the extension including the installation of acoustic enclosures. Full Planning Permission (Alix Hauser)

We object to this application which provides insufficient information. The applicant has not shown the context to adjoining buildings at the rear. Consequently it is not possible to assess the impact of the rear extension on the Grade II listed Edwards Passmore building to the north. They have not addressed the issue of the existing roller shutter which we raised in our response to application 2021/1644. This surface mounted shutter has a detrimental effect on the setting of the adjoining listed building. The drawings show the accoustic panels surrounding the units as a solid box, how are the units vented and how does one gain access for servicing? The proposed escape route is outwith the boundary line of the site and no details are provided on ownership and conditions of use. We also wondered whether the internal steps should have handrails as they are acting as a means of escape.

2021/2081 1 Seville Mews, N1 5BW Replacement of the existing front and rear single glazed timber windows with new double glazing uPVC windows in white to match the existing ones. Replacement of front entrance and storage doors with new timber doors to match the existing ones. Full Planning Permission (Lasma Putrina)

We object to the proposed uPVC replacement windows. This is not an acceptable material for use within the Conservation Area and hardwood, which is more sustainable, should be used instead. The argument in the Heritage statement that the Mews is set back off the main road and the properties are not of traditional design therefore uPVC may be employed has no validity. There are several modern mews developments within the De Beauvoir Conservation Area and they have timber framed windows and timber doors. Seville Mews should be no exception.

2021/2293 1, Fermain Court North De Beauvoir Estate, N1 5SX Replacement of timber cladding with a fire resistant EWI (External Wall Insulation) system. Full Planning Permission (Alix Hauser)

We have no objection but trust that Hackney Council has exercised due diligance on both the proposed material and the companies involved in its installation.

2021/2329 29 Northchurch Road, N1 4EB Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) attached to planning permission 2017/1680 dated 25/04/2017: Effect of variation would be to omit railings Discharge of Condition (Gerard Livett)

We object to this application which is for 29 Northchurch Terrace not Road as stated in the site description. . There is no dropped kerb/crossover to this property and this section of the road has parking bay lines marked out. We therefore think that railings should be installed as indicated in the granted application.