The Planning Committee of Redbridge Council met on Monday 26 February 2024 to discuss two significant development proposals. The meeting's agenda also included consideration of petitions and the date of the next meeting.

Development at 64 Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Ilford

The committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for the demolition of an existing building at 64 Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, and the erection of a two-storey building to create eight residential units. The proposal included associated landscaping, amenity space, car parking, cycle, and refuse storage. The report pack indicated that this application was called in by the Chair of the Planning Committee and the Operational Director of Planning and Building Control due to its strategic importance. The report detailed the site's history, including previous refused applications, and outlined the policy framework, including the London Plan and Redbridge Local Plan, relevant to the proposal. It also summarised objections from local residents concerning parking, overdevelopment, and design, as well as responses from consultees such as the Family Information Services and the Local Highways Authority. The report analysed the proposal's compliance with policies on housing delivery, the principle of development, design, housing quality, impact on neighbouring amenity, transportation, and environmental considerations. The officer recommendation was to grant permission, subject to conditions and obligations.

Development at Findlay House, 7 Manor Road, Woodford Green

The committee was also scheduled to discuss a proposal for the demolition of existing buildings at Findlay House, 7 Manor Road, Woodford Green, and the construction of a new residential care home (Use Class C2). This development would include associated parking, landscaping, and infrastructure, and was put forward by Hallmark Care Homes. The report highlighted that the site was historically used by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, who are relocating their operations. The proposed care home would provide 110 bedrooms, offering residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care. The report detailed the site's context, including its proximity to conservation areas and listed buildings, and outlined the policy framework, including the London Plan and Redbridge Local Plan. It summarised objections from local residents regarding design, character, and impact on neighbouring amenity, as well as support from others for the provision of care facilities and employment opportunities. The report analysed the proposal's compliance with policies on housing delivery, the principle of development, quality of accommodation, design, heritage, townscape, impact on neighbouring occupiers, transportation, trees, landscaping, ecology, environmental considerations, safety, and security. The officer recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement.

Petitions

The committee was also scheduled to be advised of any petitions received since the last meeting. One petition, signed by 19 residents, was noted regarding an application at Shepherd House, 143 Shepherds Close, Chadwell Heath, Romford, concerning a roof extension and rear extension to create three additional flats.