Agenda item

RESOLVED: 

That the determination of planning applications, or formal observations and comments, the instigation of enforcement action and the receipt of the reports on the agenda be considered.

 

That the decisions made on the planning applications be subject to the conditions and/or made for the reasons set out in the attached reports unless otherwise stated.

 

That where reasons for the decision or condition are not included in the report relating to an individual item, that they be clearly specified.

 

 

The Chair agreed to vary the order of the agenda items.

 

Item 6/2 – Recommendation: Grant – 14 Fellbrigg Road, London SE22 9HH  (See pages 27 – 38)

 

Proposal:  Variation of condition 2 on application 9200224 to extend opening   hours to: 8:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday and 9:00 to 22:00 on   Sunday.

 

The planning officer introduced the report, circulated plans of the scheme and responded to Members’ questions.

 

Members questioned the planning history, enforcement history and nature of nearby uses including the impact from Thai Corner Cafe. 

 

Representations were then heard from the objectors representing No. 33 Fellbrigg Road who also submitted a letter to members citing their main concerns which are as follows:

 

• object to the extension of opening hours into the evening

 

• primary concern is the disturbance from the noise that will inevitably be caused by attracting customers to its premises during the extension hours

 

·  Additional traffic and parking issues

 

·  the possibility of this being a stepping stone for the cafe (either through its current or future owner) looking to develop in the future into a full-blown restaurant with the subsequent applications for even later opening hours, a drinks licence etc

 

The applicant then addressed the meeting stating that the cafe previously opened  earlier than what has been applied for.  The applicant explained that she was not aware of the restrictions when she took over the business and only wishes to serve vegetarian food and not looking for an alcohol or food licence.

 

Members questioned the type of conditions that could be imposed – the planning officer stated this type of application did not allow for conditions to be imposed however the opening hours could be altered.

 

 

 

 

 

A supporter at No.31 spoke in favour of the application.  The supporter said the cafe would provide a better and healthier option of food for the community.  Overall he felt this is a positve step. 

 

No questions were asked of the supporter.

 

Members further debated on this item.

 

 

RESOLVED:  That the Community Council agreed to the variation of condition 2 on     application 9200224 to allow opening hours from 8am to 7pm Mon to     Sat and 9am to 7pm on Sun.

 

Recommendation

Variation of condition 2 on application 9200224 to extend opening hours to: 8:00 to 19:00 Monday to Saturday and 9:00 to 19:00 on Sunday.

 

 

Item 6/1 – Recommendation: Grant – 27 Turney Road, London SE21 8LX  (See pages 14 – 26)

 

Proposal:  Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a new single   storey side/ rear extension to old boundary line.  Extension and   realignment of the rear boundary to the north east up to the adjoining   garage structure with three new storage structures along the north     east side elevation up to the Turney Road frontage.

 

The planning officer introduced the report, circulated plans of the scheme and responded to Members’ questions.

 

Officers clarified that this scheme was a slight variation to the scheme previously approved by DCC.

 

No objectors were present at the meeting.

 

The applicant was present to respond to Members’ questions.

 

 

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted.

 

 

Item 6/3 – Recommendation: Grant – 103 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8HU  (See pages 39 – 48)

 

Proposal:  Display of externally illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign to front     of building.

 

The planning officer introduced the report, circulated plans of the scheme and responded to Members’ questions.

 

It was noted objections have been received to the illumination and the design of the fascia and projecting sign.

 

Members raised concern over the wording of condition 2 stating that it could mean that the lights could be switched back on after 23:00 hours. 

 

Members also expressed concern about the fact that the lights could be left on all day and suggested the condition be reworded and the lighting to be energy efficient.

 

RESOLVED:     That advertisement consent be approved subject to an         amendment to Condition 2 and a new informative.

 

Condition 2

 

The illuminated fascia and projecting signage hereby approved shall only be illuminated during the hours of darkness and not at all after 22:00 hours or before 15:00 hours daily.

 

Reason

To safeguard the amenity of the residential properties above the premises and to reduce energy consumption in accordance with Policies 3.2 Protection of amenity and 3.4 Energy efficiency of the Southwark Plan 2010.