Agenda item

Planning application reference 24/AP/0303

Report: See pages 44 to 156 of the agenda pack and addendum pages 1 to 20.

PROPOSAL

Demolition of all buildings on site and comprehensive redevelopment to provide a part three and part-four storey (including ground) plus basement new care home (Class C2 - Residential Institutions), including cycle parking, refuse/recycling storage, mechanical and electrical plant, new sub-station, landscaping and green/living walls, amenity areas, perimeter treatment and associated ancillary works.

The committee heard the officer’s introduction to the report. Members of the committee asked questions of the officers.

There were objectors present who addressed the committee and responded to questions from members.

At this juncture, the committee adjourned for a five-minute comfort break. The meeting resumed at 9.30pm.

The applicant addressed the committee and responded to questions from members.

There were no supporters present, who lived within 100 metres of the development site and wished to speak.

Councillors, Ian Wingfield, Jason Ochere and Ellie Cumbo addressed the committee in their capacity as ward members. They responded to questions from members of the committee.

The applicant responded to further questions from members of the committee.

Members further debated on the application.

Motion to exclude the press and public

At 11.40pm, a motion to exclude the press and public was moved, seconded and resolved:

That the committee discuss further aspects of the scheme with officers.

The meeting reconvened at 12.25am.

A motion to grant the application subject to conditions and amended conditions set out in the officer’s report, and addendum report, that were presented during the hearing, was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.

RESOLVED:

1.  That planning permission be granted subject to amended conditions, additional condition as set out below and, in the report, and addendum report and for the applicant to enter into an appropriate S106 legal agreement.

2.  That in the event that the requirements of paragraph 1 above are not met by 31 March 2026, the director of planning and growth be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 291.

Note: 

Additional condition

Room Layouts

Notwithstanding the plans hereby approved, prior to the commencement of the development (and in consultation with Southwark Adult Social Care), 1:10/1:20 scaled layouts of the rooms including the wet rooms; common areas; and equipment storerooms showing the internal layout of furnishings, movement patterns and expected occupancy are to be submitted and approved in writing by the LPA.

The development shall be constructed in accordance with the agreed details.

Reason: To ensure that the development provides excellent accessibility, accommodation, and access to high quality communal spaces in accordance with policy P7 of the Southwark Plan (2022).