Kingsland CAAC February 2020

Planning Applications for Kingsland CAAC meeting for 3 February 2020

2019/3981 58 Englefield Road N1 4HA Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side extension, a roof extension to the rear outrigger and replacement of windows to front and rear elevations (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

We are concerned at the proposed increase in height of the rear outrigger. At present, this matches exactly the rear outrigger of the neighbouring property, and the proposal would mean that the two no longer match neatly. It will also impinge on the window behind it on the rear facade of the main house. Examples elsewhere on the street in the past do not per se, set useful or acceptable precedents for the present. We are also puzzled that it is proposed to keep the metal-framed window at first floor on the rear elevation of the outrigger, whereas other metal framed windows are being replaced with double glazed wood sash-framed windows. This would be an opportunity to redesign this window to match the original on the adjoining house. We hope that the paving to the rear garden will be carried out with a permeable surface. We note that there is a Proposed roof plan missing from this set of drawings.

2019/4208 35 Northchurch Road N1 4ED Erection of timber slatting above existing eastern boundary wall. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No objection

2019/4222 35 Northchurch Road N1 4ED Erection of timber slatting above existing eastern boundary wall. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No objection

2019/4317 33 Englefield Road N1 4EU Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a two storey 2-bedroom house. Rear single storey extension to existing 3-bedroom maisonette. Replacement of rear fenestration and other associated external alterations. (Kelsi Bolstad 020 8356 4160)

We do not have a problem with the principle of extending this property but we do object to the proposed plans.  This is a prominent corner plot and therefore it is important that the size and proportions of both the side and rear extensions follow the guidelines. The D&A statement mentions that this scheme could form a template for future Benyon projects so even more reason to maintain the guidelines.  The depths and heights of the rear extensions should not exceed the existing rear extensions of Nos 31 and 29.  The rear extension to the new side building should be subservient in both depth and height to the proposed rear extension of the existing main building.  The De Beauvoir Design Guide indicates that side extensions should be one storey less than the full height of the building and, where basements exist, extensions should be built from the lower ground level.  The proposed two storey house has been designed to appear as a traditional side extension and although it seems to match the height of the Garden Centre at the eastern end of the terrace it compares unfavourably with the side extension of 35 Englefield Road on the opposite corner of Culford Road to which it is physically much closer.  The pitched roof to the side addition alongside Culford Road is out of keeping and should be reconsidered.  The proposed brick piers and railings give a cluttered look which is detrimental to the façade as they do not follow an  original format.  Much better to have railings and backstays. Some good examples exist further along Englefield Rd. on the Islington side (no. 87-105} These buildings are larger but the format for the period remains the same. 

2019/4331 562-564 Kingsland Road E8 4AH Alterations to shopfront and advertising (Fabian Culican 020 8356 4747)

No objection

2019/4435 4 Albion Square E8 4ES Erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension; conversion of existing side infill extension from garage to internal space; landscaping to include new side/rear external stair, boundary treatment alterations and works to party wall; Elevation alterations to include general repair/upgrade of walls and windows and re-building of the roof. Changes from previous schemes include glazing and cladding changes to rear extension and internal changes. (Thomas Bertwistle 020 8356 2532)

No objection

2019/4451 148 Culford Road N1 4HU Erection of a mansard roof extension (Raymond Okot 020 8356 8080)

We strongly object to this application. While the roofscape in this part of Culford Road has been compromised to some degree over the years, this is an extreme exception and is completely inappropriate to the architecture of De Beauvoir, and would set an unfortunate precedent. The proposed mansard roof would be clearly visible from Culford Grove and from either direction along Culford Road.

2019/4459 4 Albion Square E8 4ES Erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension; conversion of existing side infill extension from garage to internal space; landscaping to include new side/rear external stair, boundary treatment alterations and works to party wall; Elevation alterations to include general repair/upgrade of walls and windows and re-building of the roof. Changes from previous schemes include glazing and cladding changes to rear extension and internal changes. (Thomas Bertwistle 020 8356 2532)

No objection

2019/4482 Flat 4 37 Ardleigh Road N1 4HS Erection of single storey side extension above third floor, 3 new rooflights to front and side roof slope, (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

We strongly object to this application. The existing side extension is already further forward than those on other houses in the street, and we would prefer that this extension at least abides by the rules in the De Beauvoir Design Guide in staying subordinate to the main house. Interaction with the eaves by the proposed extra floor would compromise the facade of the building.

2019/4496 2-10 Reliance Wharf Hertford Road N1 5EW Retrospective permission for the erection of two site layout and location signs on either side of Reliance Wharf. (Claire Moore)

We have no objection to the principle of a sign with a map of the site, but feel that the glazed notice board rather randomly stuck onto it is particularly unatttractive.

2020/0043 48 Lawford Road N1 5BL Erection of single storey rear extension, installtion of 2 nos. rooflights, erection of patio, lighting and other associated landscaping works at the rear garden, erection of bin and cycle storage at the front garden, and replacement of fence with wall, proposed steps, proposed planting area, and low level lighting at front garden and other associated works. (Kim Aukett 020 8356 4740)

This proposal includes a good attempt at concealing bins and a cycle store, but it would be made better by designing the front garden to allow somewhere to plant a climber to conceal the back of the construction, facing the parking space. We note that the 3D image shows glazing bars on the long vertical window on the back elevation of the house, whereas the proposed elevation shows a single glazed pane, which we would prefer.

2020/0060 28 Albion Square E8 4ES Construction of a Garden Studio at the end of the rear garden to provide space for a study (Claire Moore)

No objection

2020/0143 76 Southgate Road N1 3JD Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Changes to rear dormer window and erection of new side dormer window and other associated external alterations. (Kelsi Bolstad 020 8356 4160)

We strongly object to this application, on several counts. We object 1) to the scale of the proposed extensions which, on a plot already decreased in the past, constitute considerable overdevelopment. This is a prominent corner site, and any side extension should be significantly stepped back. 2) to the proposed panelling on the front elevation and side of the house: this has clearly entailed much thought, but again, as this is a prominent site, we are very concerned that, on the basis of the information that we have, this is going to be neither attractive nor appropriate. 3) to both the proposed new side dormer window, which is inappropriate to the Conservation Area, and to the increase in size of the proposed rear dormer. 4) to the paving over of an area of the garden for parking, which decreases water run-off and means that one parking space on the street is lost once the gate is installed.