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GARAGES ADJACENT TO 554 TO 584, MIDDLE PARK AVENUE, ELTHAM, SE9 5QS
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GARAGES ADJACENT TO 554 TO 584, MIDDLE PARK AVENUE, ELTHAM, SE9 5QS
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View council mapAn application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission referenced 23/0970/F dated 22nd April 2024 for "Demolition of existing garages and construction of a part 6, part 5, part 4 storey residential building (Class C3) with associated works" to amend the wording of Conditions 2 (Approved Drawings), 26 (Refuse & Recycling) and 27 (Cycle Parking) to facilitate:The building footprint has been shifted northwest to maximize separation from the existing sewer located to the southThe depth of the building has been reduced to increase the setback from the front boundary, allowing space for sheet piling behind the footpath. Floor-to-floor heights have been increased to provide sufficient servicing voids and meet technical requirementsBay projections have been squared off to minimize overhangs and ensure compliance with highway constraintsThe balustrade to the rear elevation walkways has been removed, with the upstand raised to a minimum height of 1100mm to meet fire strategy requirements for protected covered areasRefuse store, substation, and cycle store layouts have been reconfigured to relocate them away from the sewer line running along the south of the siteWindow layouts for wheelchair-accessible units have been revised in accordance with the fire strategy; fire-rated windows are required on the ground floor north elevationAdjustments have been made to the elevations and fenestration to accommodate the integration of structural columns.
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| Decision noticeDecision Notice · PDF | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| ReportsReport · PDF | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| Drawing registerRevised Drawing · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed sections - sheet 1 of 4-pl03Revised Drawing · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed elevations - sheet 2 of 2Revised Drawing · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed elevations - sheet 1 of 2Revised Drawing · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| Planning plans - ground and first floorRevised Drawing · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed site planRevised Drawing · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| 24005_mpa_ revised nma drawings - pl03Revised Drawing · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| Acknowledgement letterCorrespondence · PDF | 19 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed sections - sheet 4 of 4Drawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed sections - sheet 2 of 4Drawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Site location planDrawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Covering letterDocument | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed sections - sheet 3 of 4Drawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed siteSuperseded · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Planning plans - ground and first floorSuperseded · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed elevations - sheet 1 of 2Superseded · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Planning plans - fourth and fifth floorDrawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed elevations - sheet 2 of 2Superseded · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Planning plans - second and third floorDrawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Planning plans - roofDrawing · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed sections - sheet 1 of 4Superseded · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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