Land at Thames Industrial Estate Princess Margaret Road East Tilbury Essex RM18 8RH
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Planning Committee 11.12.14.2014 Application Reference: 13/01163/FUL Reference: Site: 13/01163/FUL Land at Thames Industrial Estate Princess Margaret Road East Tilbury Essex RM18 8RH Ward: Proposal: East Tilbury Redevelopment of an area of previously developed land towards the southern boundary of Thames Industrial Estate to provide 50 dwellings, together with an associated financial commitment towards the repair, upkeep and stewardship of surrounding former factory buildings (some of which are listed), improved access arrangements and the creation of an area of public open space along the site frontage. Plan Number(s): Reference Name Received 200/001 Planning Application Boundary 4.12.13 200/002 Demolition Plan 4.12.13 200/200 Layout Plan 4.12.13 200/201 Rev C Masterplan 4.12.13 200/300 REV A House type 02A 06.09.14 200/301 REV A House type 02A 06.09.14 200/302 REV A House type 02B 06.09.14 200/303 REV A House type 02B 06.09.14 200/304 REV A House type 02C 06.09.14 200/305 REV A House type 02C 06.09.14 200/306 REV A House type 03A 06.09.14 200/307 REV B House type 03A 06.09.14 200/308 REV A House type 03B 06.09.14 200/309 REV B House type 03B 06.09.14 200/310 REV A House type 03C 06.09.14 200/311 REV B House type 03C 06.09.14 200/312 REV A House type 03D (Garage end) 06.09.14 200/313 REV B House type 03D (Garage end) 06.09.14 200/314 REV A House type 03D (Dwelling end) 06.09.14 200/315 REV B House type 03D (Dwelling end) 06.09.14 200/316 REV A House type 04A (Garage end) 06.09.14 200/317 REV A House type 04A (Garage end) 06.09.14 200/318 REV A House type 04A (Dwelling end) 06.09.14 200/319 REV A House type 04A (Dwelling end) 06.09.14 Planning Committee 11.12.14.2014 Application Reference: 13/01163/FUL 200/350 Rev B Terrace 01 & 02 Plans and elevations 06.09.14 200/351 REV B Terrace 03 & 04 Plans and elevations 06.09.14 200/352 REV B Terrace 05 & 06 Plans and elevations 06.09.14 200/400 REV A Site Sections A, B & C 06.09.14 200/401A REV A Site Sections D, E & F 06.09.14 200/500 REV A Terrace plans ground floor 06.09.14 200/501 REV A Terrace plans first floor 06.09.14 D0214 004 Typical Sections 4.12.13 13-T006 01.1 Rev B Proposed access incorporating MOT Centre 09.04.14 13-T006 01.2 Rev B Proposed access incorporating MOT Centre 09.04.14 13-T006 11 Swept Path Analysis 09.04.14 13-T006 12.1 Proposed access incorporating MOT centre – 09.04.14 Swept path analysis – large car 13-T006 12.2 Proposed access incorporating MOT centre – 09.04.14 Swept path analysis – box van 13-T006 14 Proposed access incorporating MOT Centre 09.04.14 13-T006 13 Car park space dimensions 09.04.14 The application is also accompanied by: - Planning Statement, Iceni, Nov 2013 - Design, Access and Heritage Statement, RII, Nov 2013 - Transport Assessment, Iceni, Nov 2013 - Sustainability Statement, Iceni, Nov 2013 - Energy and Water Statement, Iceni, Nov 2013 - Utilities Statement, Ardent, Nov 2013 - Flood Risk and Surface Water Drainage Assessment, Ardent, Nov 2014 - TIE Sequential Test, Iceni letter dated 10.09.14 - Noise Impact Assessment, Ardent, Nov 2013 - Statement of Community Engagement, Iceni Projects, Nov 2013 - Archaeological Desk-based Assessment, CgMs, Nov 2013 - Ecological Assessment, Ecology Solutions Ltd, Nov 2013 - Arboricultural Implications Report, Simon Jones Associates, Dec 2013 Applicant: Validated: Thames Industrial Estate Limited 6 December 2013 Date of expiry: 7 March 2014 Recommendation: Approval subject to s106 agreement and conditions 1.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL 1.1 The application proposes the redevelopment of an area of previously developed land towards the south-eastern boundary of Thames Industrial Estate (TIE). The site contains buildings formally used as the computer centre and an area formally used as car parking in connection with the former Bata Estate (now TIE). The Planning Committee 11.12.14.2014 Application Reference: 13/01163/FUL application site also extends along the eastern frontage of TIE. The application proposes; Erection of 50 dwellings Amended access arrangements to the TIE Creation of an area of public open space along the site frontage Financial commitment towards the repair, upkeep and stewardship of surrounding former factory buildings forming part of the TIE. 1.2 These elements are further described below; 1.3 Layout – The proposed residential parcel of the site is located within the south- eastern part of the current TIE and measures 1.6ha. The 50 dwellings proposed comprise a mix of two, three and four bedroom houses as detailed in the schedule below. 1.4 The houses are proposed to be laid out in a series of 6 terraces referred herein as Terraces 1 to 6. Two terraces (No 1 and 2) are proposed parallel to the adjacent five–storey listed factory Building 13 (Trafalgar House) and follow the grid arrangement of the existing principle buildings within the TIE. The terraces are aligned back to back and each contains 11 houses. The ends of the terraces do not extend forward of the eastern or western elevation of Trafalgar House. Each terrace measure 80m wide and are set back from the road frontage with Princess Margaret Road by 35m. 1.5 The application proposes a further four rows of terraced housing to the south (Terraces No. 3-6). Each terrace contains 7 houses. They are proposed to be sited on a perpendicular axis to both Terraces 1 and 2 and the principle grid arrangement established by the wider TIE. Each terrace measures 51m long. The most easterly terrace (Terrace No.6) is set back 22m from the road frontage with Princess Margaret Road. The terraces are laid out in a back-to-back arrangement. A central boulevard is proposed between the two pairs of terraces. 1.6 The layout affords a 14.6m back to back distance between the terraces. Each house has a private garden of c.52sq.m and this is supplemented by balconies that range in size from 6sq.m to 18sq.m with the average terrace being 10.3sq.m. 1.7 Each of the dwellings has an internal garage and an allocated parking space within a forecourt. Thirteen visitor parking spaces are proposed in a parallel arrangement along an internal road in the southern part of the site and around the western perimeter. 1.8 The application proposes the reconfiguration of parking serving the existing Building 13. A total of 32 parking spaces arranged in rows and proposed to be created between the access road and the building. A large vehicle turning head is proposed Planning Committee 11.12.14.2014 Application Reference: 13/01163/FUL immediately to the west of Building 13. 1.9 The application proposes the creation of an area of public open space along the frontage of the TIE. At present the site frontage contains a 1,750sq.m area of open space which includes the Tomas Bata statue. The northern boundary of this area is currently defined by a row of coniferous trees. The area to the north currently comprises maintained grassland located between Building 12 and the site’s frontage with Princess Margaret Road. This area is currently part of the TIE and fenced off preventing public access. The application proposes to incorporated a triangular shaped area of c.1,000sq.m into the open space, make it publically accessible and undertake hard and soft landscaping. 1.10 Scale and Appearance – The proposal incorporates three principle housing types and a number of derivations; House Type 2 (incorporating derivations a, b and c); this comprises 10 two- bedroom two-storey terraced houses. The houses measure 7.2m wide, 9.7m deep by 6.5m high. House Type 3 (incorporating derivations a, b, c and d); this comprises 38 three- bedroom two-storey terraced houses. The houses measure 7.2m wide, 9.7m deep by 6.5m high. House Type 4; this comprises 2 four-bedroom three-storey end of terraced houses. The houses measure 7.8m wide, 9.7m deep by 9m high. This house type is employed on the eastern end of Terrace 1 and the northern end of Terrace 6. 1.11 The proposed houses have shallow mono-pitched metal standing seam roofs influenced by the architectural detailing of the original phases of Bata housing, albeit in a contemporary fashion. The houses are in a limited pallet of materials principally finished in render or brick. All houses have an integral garage and a front facing balcony. Eight units comprising House type 02a, 02b and 04a also have rear facing balconies. 1.12 Landscaping and public realm – With regards to the proposed residential parcel, a drainage swale is proposed around the northern and eastern boundary. The northern swale defines the northern boundary of the residential parcel and runs parallel with the internal access road from Princess Margaret Road. The eastern swale runs parallel with Princess Margaret Road. The application proposes tree planting around the perimeter and within the site. 1.13 The residential parcel incorporates two areas of open space. The first within the north-eastern corner of the site measures 742sq.m. The second is located in the south-western corner and measures 324sq.m.