Chalgrove Road | Hill Patru Architects

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46 Chalgrove Road - Introduction

The proposals at 46 Chalgrove Road seek to accommodate a series of mews type dwellings and maisonette, on an otherwise under-utilised site. The site is currently a single property with two allocated postal numbers. No.46 is an end of the terrace house. Judging by its architectural detailing and by the configuration of the rest of the streetscape, the property seems to have been added to the original terrace at a later date. The property is a three bedroom house that has suffered a series of ad-hoc alterations including first and ground floor extensions to the rear.

At number 46a there are a series of light industrial units / workshop units of assorted scales (including two storeys) built on the boundary with neighbouring gardens and forming a yard in the centre of the site. The units on that site have been used for multiple businesses over the years (carpenter, metalworker, shutter fabricator, furniture maker, and car body repairs). A change of use class to C3 would therefore be required for the redevelopment of this part of the site.

Site constraints

When assessing the feasibility of a residential development on this site, there are a number of key issues to be considered in the design process, namely:

Daylight and sunlight conditions for both the new development and neighbouring properties
Proximity of neighbouring properties to the site in relation to Haringey’s SPD guidance of an 18m separation distance between properties for the purposes of overlooking.
Fire fighting strategy (Distance from front to back of site is 42m, therefore all dwellings can be accessed within 45m of Chalgrove road).
Single point access into the site
There is a varied orientation of adjacent properties along the boundary edge
Street frontage
End-of-terrace condition
Proximity of refuse storage from site entrance
Surveillance, permeability and cohesiveness in order to not result in a loss of security to adjacent dwellings
Security of existing adjacent properties and gardens.

The Proposals in developement

The developing scheme is for 4 mews houses and a block of two flats, that replaces the existing dwelling at 46 Chalgrove Road. The mews houses have first floor terraces, with 2.9m gaps between each and inward looking windows and doors. As the site runs on a East to West axis the gaps allow for East facing windows to each unit. Inverted living (with living / dining accommodation at first floor) means that these East facing windows serve the living / dining and kitchen accommodation.

Large inward looking openings to the terrace negate the need and reliance for clear glazed windows to the North or South elevations. There are no clear glazed overlooking windows to the gardens of Manor Road to the South, or Chalgrove Road, to the North. Instead, a single high level window to the first floor kitchen of Units 1-5 is proposed on the North elevation. A projecting oriel window with high level glazing to the south facing panel is proposed to the Southern elevation.

Direct overlooking from terraces is avoided by the use of a perforated brick terrace screens. The terraces are greater than 18m from any first floor neighbouring windows.

FAQs

What stage are the proposals at?

The prposals are being developed for a planning submittal in late 2024

I'm worried about overlooking. What is being done to prevent this?

The plans have been developed in such as way that there will be no direct overlooking of gardens or properties. On the North flank of the mews houses there is a single, high level window (above head height. On the South flank of the mew houses there is a projecting oriel window with a high level glazing (above head height). The projecting oriel window has clear glazing on the sides, so residents can look up and down their mews street only.

When will the proposals be built, and how long will it take?

It is too early to say at this stage. The planning process could be a lengthy. If the planning application were to be successful, the construction of a scheme of this size may take between 18-24 months to complete.

I'm worried about security, what is being done to prevent garden hopping?

We have receieved a number of comments regarding security and questions as to whether the scheme would be a gated or open mews street. We take suggestions and concerns seriously and will be developing the design accordingly. If you are worried about security and/or have a preference as to whether the scheme is gated or open, please leave a comment in the comments section below.

Who are the dwellings for?

The owner of the site is a private developer and at this stage it is assumed that the dwellings will be private sale.

What is the width of the Mews Street?

The Mews street varies in width, with the feeling of greater width where there are small courtyards in front of house entrances. All houses are set away from the boundary by at least 2m. This is to ensure that the seperation distance between the mew houses, and the houses of Manor Road, is adequate.

A community engagement event was held on site on 10th August 2024 inviting local residents to view the proposals, and to speak with the architects. Comments received on the day will inform the design process. We welcome further feedback, which will be reviewed by the design team during the development of the proposals. Full details of the project will be available once the application is submitted in Autumn 2024 and a formal consultation process will commence.