Gallican Investments Limited Planning Statement The Antigallican 428 Woolwich Road, Charlton SE7 8SU savills.co.uk Executive Summary The application seeks to deliver a high quality shared-living scheme within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This application proposal scheme comprises the demolition of the existing 1 storey projection from the east elevation and construction of a 3-storey side extension including the construction of a roof extension and part change of use of ground floor to facilitate the provision of a mixed use development comprising of a Public House (Use Class Sui- Generis) at ground floor level and 49 no. shared living (HMO) units (sui generis use) across the upper floors and part of the ground floor. The proposed shared-living use is considered acceptable and appropriate within this location, and has been designed to the highest quality and will award a currently neglected, vacant property the opportunity to contribute positively aesthetically and economically to the local area. The retention and rejuvenation of the Public House has a clear social and economic benefit that the proposal will bring to the local community. The design of the scheme has been meticulously considered under a previous application (App Ref: 18/2673/FUL) and been deemed appropriate and acceptable through the extant permission and in accordance with planning policy. Overall, this high quality development will support and meet the local housing need and demand for this type of new type of housing within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and provide clear economic and social benefits. Planning Statement The Antigallican 428 Woolwich Road, Charlton SE7 8SU Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Application Proposals 4 3. Site and Context 5 4. Planning History 7 5. Planning Policy Context 8 6. Planning Assessment 11 7. Planning Conditions and Obligations 19 8. Conclusions 20 Gallican Investments Limited December 2020 1. Introduction This Planning Statement has been prepared on behalf of Gallican Investments Limited in respect of development proposals that require planning permission at The Antigallican, 428 Woolwich Road, Charlton SE7 8SU (‘the site’). Planning permission is sough from the Royal Borough of Greenwich (‘the Council’) for: ‘Change of Use from Hotel (Use Class C1) to a 49 shared living units HMO (Use Class Sui Generis), whilst retaining Public House at ground floor level (Use Class C4) as amendment to planning permission dated 29/05/2019 Ref: 18/2673/F for Demolition of existing single storey projection from east elevation and construction of a 3-storey side extension and a rooftop extension.’ The Planning Statement is intended to provide an overview of the proposed development, describe the application proposals, site context, planning policy context, planning assessment and planning conditions & obligations. Herein, detailed consideration is given to the principle and the impact of the proposed development, assessed against relevant development plan policies and other material considerations. This Planning Statement follows the below format: Section 2 – Application Proposals Section 3 – Site Context Section 4 – Planning Policy Context Section 5 – Planning Assessment Section 6 – Planning Conditions and Obligations Section 7 – Summary and Conclusions The Antigallican Public House (Source: www.kayak.co.uk) Gallican Investments Limited December 2020 1.1. Gallican Investments Limited Gallican Investments Limited’s approach to shared living aims to address the key challenges of today’s urban living. The way we live is changing. Urban accommodation in the 21st century is no longer about static housing or climbing the traditional ‘property ladder’ model, that has grown out of balance with current social-economic norms. Even the supposedly more flexible rental market offers high barriers to entry, and a poor value proposition. Our needs go beyond these pedestrian concepts. What we seek now is convenience and amenities on our doorstep, in exchange for a smaller private space, combined with community that can provide the physical, human connections modern living often sacrifices in favour of increasing digital and virtual connectivity. Gallican Investments Limited strive to create and set new standards for urban living, and make it accessible, without compromising on quality or flexibility. The target audience are sociable people seeking an innovative home and way of living, and a community that offers access to shared experience, the product is mostly sought by age category 30-45yrs +-5yrs. The aim is to make luxurious living available at a price previously perceived by our residents as unattainable. In summary, the aim is to create a shared-living hub, thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of residents and welcoming for the local community. We consider that the proposal within this planning application demonstrates this, along with further detailed matters to ensure that the design is detailed and comprehensive. 1.2. Application Submission Content The planning application material which accompanies the planning application is set out below: . Completed Application Form and Certificate A – Gallican Investments Limited . Community Infrastructure Levy Additional Information Form – Gallican Investments Limited . Planning Statement - Savills . Design and Access Statement – Gallican Investments Limited . Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing Assessment – Syntegra Ltd . Air Quality Assessment – Syntegra Ltd . Noise Impact Assessment – Syntegra Ltd . Energy Strategy Report – Syntegra Ltd . Flood Risk Assessment – Ambiental Environmental Assessment Gallican Investments Limited December 2020 1.3. List of Plans and Drawings The application submission includes the following architectural plans and drawings: 01 Location Plan Rev A 02 Existing Site Plan 03 Existing Floor Plans 04 Existing Elevations 05 Proposed Site Plan 06 Proposed Floor Plans 07 Proposed Elevations and Sections 08 Proposed Design and Access Statement 09 Planning Statement 10 CIL Form 11 Daylight and Sunlight Assessment 12 Noise Impact Assessment 13 Flood Risk Assessment 14 Air Quality Assessment 15 Energy Strategy Report 16 Operation and Management Plan 17 Response to Covid19 Statement 18 S106 Statement Gallican Investments Limited December 2020 Application Proposals In this section, we outline the application proposals and summarise the key features. Further consideration of these issues is given with the Planning Assessment section of this statement. 1.4. Description of Proposals The proposals at the site include: ‘Change of Use from Hotel (Use Class C1) to a 49 shared living units HMO (Use Class Sui Generis), whilst retaining Public House at ground floor level (Use Class C4) as amendment to planning permission dated 29/05/2019 Ref: 18/2673/F for Demolition of existing single storey projection from east elevation and construction of a 3-storey side extension and a rooftop extension.’ 1.4.1. Land Use The existing building on the site comprises a public house (Sui generis) and hotel (Use Class C1) which ceased operation in 2018. Since then, the building has been vacant and is falling into a state of disrepair. The proposal seeks to revitalise the prominent locally listed building through the extension and refurbishment of the site to provide a mixed use shared-living scheme, comprising Public House (Use Class sui generis) at ground floor level and 49 shared-living (HMO) units across the upper floors and part of the ground floor. The shared living (HMO) units are designed to provide accommodation for occupation of between 6 months up to 1 year. 1.4.2. Design The design of the scheme has been carefully considered and designed in line with the Council’s advice to protect and enhance the locally listed building and to establish an appropriate scheme that responds to the local context, but also delivers the practical needs of the development. The proposed elevations have been based on the rhythms and architectural hierarchies found in the facades of the original building. The overall aperture sizes of the existing windows have been carried through into the new building in the same vertical hierarchy in order to establish a sense of harmony across the development. The proposal’s architectural offer is enriched through the ‘mirroring’ of the existing façade onto Woolwich Road, in order that the hotel entrance becomes a central. Whilst some may say that this will obscure the division between new and old it will add prominence to the hotel entrance, and reflect the elevation facing Charlton Church Lane. 1.4.3. Car and Cycle Parking To ensure that the development is as sustainable as possible, the development will be car-free. An accessible parking bay is to be provided. Cycle parking and storage, will be provided at basement level relate solely to the shared-living units. The cycle parking provision is in accordance with the emerging New London Plan standards. Gallican Investments Limited December 2020 2. Site and Context 2.1. The Application Site The site is a broadly square shape and comprises The Antigallican, a three-storey former public house and hotel. The Antigallican is situated at the junction between Woolwich Road (A206) and Charlton Church Lane. Woolwich road is busy arterial road with dual lanes running East/West. The main building of the existing public house extends to three storeys with basement. The bar and hotel reception are located on the ground floor, with hotel rooms on the first and second floor. The main building is internally connected to the southern elevation of the public house and continues eastward to the courtyard, this extension is one storey within the south west corner of the site and was used as a function room connected to the bar historically. The south east corner of the site extension accommodates hotel rooms across two floors, to the east the extension accommodates hotel rooms across a single storey. The currently vacant bar is accessed from the corner of Charlton Church Lane and Woolwich Road. The hotel is accessed through a separate entrance from Woolwich Road which leads to a reception area and stairwell. The hotel accommodation comprises 23 rooms across three-storeys; . Ground floor: 6 no. ensuite rooms and 1 no.