Agenda and minutes

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RESOLVED

·         That the Chair’s announcement regarding the filming of the meeting for live or subsequent broadcast be noted.

The Planning Committee abides by the Council’s Planning Protocol 2016. A factsheet covering some of the key points within the protocol as well as some of the context for Haringey’s planning process is provided alongside the agenda pack available to the public at each meeting as well as on the Haringey Planning Committee webpage.

The planning system manages the use and development of land and buildings. The overall aim of the system is to ensure a balance between enabling development to take place and conserving and protecting the environment and local amenities. Planning can also help tackle climate change and overall seeks to create better places for people to live, work and play. It is important that the public understand that the committee makes planning decisions in this context. These decisions are rarely simple and often involve balancing competing priorities. Councillors and officers have a duty to ensure that the public are consulted, involved and where possible, understand the decisions being made.

Neither the number of objectors or supporters nor the extent of their opposition or support are of themselves material planning considerations.

The Planning Committee is held as a meeting in public and not a public meeting. The right to speak from the floor is agreed beforehand in consultation with officers and the Chair. Any interruptions from the public may mean that the Chamber needs to be cleared.

RESOLVED

·         That the details of the process to be followed for the meeting be noted. 

Apologies were received from Cllrs Basu and Beacham.

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of urgent business. Late items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear. New items will be dealt with at item 11 below.

None.

Cllr J Mann identified that she would stand down from the Committee for the determination of item 9, Alexandra Palace as she was a member of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board.

Cllr Bevan identified that he had had previous contact with the applicant for item 8, Mowlem Trading Estate, over a number of issues but which he considered was not of a level to prejudice his participation in the determination of the application.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 3 November.

RESOLVED

·         That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 3 November be approved.

Redevelopment in the form of new industrial / warehousing units (Use Class B1(C), B2 and B8) together with relocated electricity substation.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions and subject to a s106 Legal Agreement

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the site in the form of new industrial/warehousing units (Use Class B1(C), B2 and B8) together with relocated electricity substation. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, equalities and human rights implications and recommended to grant permission subject to conditions and subject to a s106 Legal Agreement.

The planning officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report. The attention of the Committee was drawn to a tabled addendum setting out a number of amendments to conditions and informatives and a further clarification with regard to the reference to carbon reduction targets within the officer report.

The Committee expressed concern over non compliance of the scheme with the 40% London Plan target for carbon emissions reduction. Officers clarified that the scheme’s projected 35.62% carbon reduction level met the 35% reduction target under the 2013 Building Regulations and which was equivalent to the 40% target under the 2010 Building Regulations. As such, the scheme was considered London Plan compliant in this regard, a position supported by the Council’s Head of Carbon Management.

The Committee sought further clarification regarding onsite parking provision, particularly on the basis that the planned loss of 18 parking spaces was at odds with the forecast significant increase in the number of jobs to be created onsite. Officers advised that the scheme was compliant with the Council’s car parking standards which reflected the London Plan and which only permitted provision to be assessed on the basis of floor area.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY/2016/3489 be approved and that the Head of Development Management be authorised to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives subject to the signing of a s106 Legal Agreement providing for the obligation set out in the Heads of Terms.

·         That the s106 Legal Agreement referred to above is completed no later than 31 January 2017 or within such extended time as the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director Planning shall in her/his sole discretion allow; and

·         That, following completion of the agreement referred to above within the time period provided, planning permission be granted in accordance with the Planning Application subject to the attachment of the conditions.

·         That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Development Management or Assistant Director Planning to make any alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended heads of terms and/or recommended conditions as set out in the officer report and to further delegate this power provided this authority shall be exercised in consultation with the Chairman (or in their absence the Vice-Chairman) of the Sub-Committee.

Subject to the following condition(s)

1.    The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Proposal 1: Planning Permission for alterations to north west corner of existing building 'West Yard Site' including reinstatement of existing arches, refurbishment of north west tower, construction of two storey building within the west wing, creation of two new openings in east elevation, creation of an ancillary office at 5th floor level, and installation of new gates and hard surfacing (amended description)

Proposal 2:Listed Building Consent for alterations to north west corner of existing building ‘West Yard Site’ including reinstatement of existing arches, refurbishment of north west tower, construction of two storey building within the west wing, creation of two new opening in east elevation, creation of an ancillary office at 5^th floor level, and installation of new gates and hard surfacing (amended description)

RECOMMENDATIONS: grant planning permission subject to conditions and grant listed building consent subject to conditions

[Cllr J Mann stood down from the Committee for the determination of this item].

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning and Listed Building consent for alterations to the north west corner of the existing building 'West Yard Site' including the reinstatement of existing arches, refurbishment of north west tower, construction of two storey building within the west wing, creation of two new openings in east elevation, creation of an ancillary office at 5th floor level, and installation of new gates and hard surfacing (amended description). The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, equalities and human rights implications and recommended to grant permission subject to conditions and grant Listed Building consent subject to conditions.

The planning officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report.

The Committee sought clarification over the local objections received in response to the revised scheme. Officers advised that a full re-consultation exercise had been taken following the submission of revised plans and which had not resulted in the receipt of additional objections.

Further details were sought on the design of the replacement pedestrian gate. Officers advised that it would be of modern design and high specification in order to fit in with the contemporary style of the new building.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY/2016/1574 be approved and the Head of Development Management delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives.

·         That Listed Building consent HGY/2016/1575 be approved and the Head of Development Management delegated authority to issue the Listed Building Consent and impose conditions.

Conditions

TIME LIMIT

1. The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS

2. The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to avoid doubt and in the interests of good planning.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN

3. The applicant is required to submit a Construction Management Plan (CMP) and Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) for the local authority’s approval 3 months (three months) prior to construction work commencing on site. The Plans should provide details on how construction work (inc. demolition) would be undertaken in a manner that disruption to traffic and pedestrians on Alexandra Palace Way and the roads surrounding the site is minimised.  Construction vehicle movements shall be carefully planned and co-ordinated to avoid the AM and PM peak periods, the plans must also include measures to safeguard and maintain the operation of the local highway network including the east car  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

To advise of major proposals in the pipeline including those awaiting the issue

of the decision notice following a committee resolution and subsequent

signature of the section 106 agreement; applications submitted and awaiting

determination; and proposals being discussed at the pre-application stage.

The Committee considered an update on major planning proposals in the pipeline.

The Committee raised the following points:

Earlham Primary School

In response to a question regarding timescales, officers advised that a full application was anticipated for submission in the summer.

The Richards Music Centre, Highgate School

Cllr Carter in his capacity as a local ward councillor raised the importance of future expansion plans for the school being considered as part of an overall plan for the wider Highgate village area. Officers confirmed that the site allocations policy identified the need for a masterplan for the area to ensure a coordinated approach to development schemes coming forward.

Hornsey depot

Officers were asked to note early concerns regarding the potential visual impact of industrial fencing to the site.

Apex House

Clarification was sought on the nature of proposed monitoring meetings. Officers advised that these would primarily relate to the discharge of conditions and s106 heads of terms.

None.

2 February.

2 February.