Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of part 3 / part 4 storey buildings to provide 186 sqm of A1 / A2 / A3 floorspace and 48 residential units together with formation of new vehicle access to Tottenham High Road. RECOMMENDATION: Refuse permission.                       

The Officer presented his report and informed the Committee that the application site fell within Bruce Grove Conservation Area and was within an area of archaeological importance. 

The development proposed an overall density of 410-430hrh taking into consideration the mixed use nature of the scheme.  The buildings were located at various positions throughout the site which were regarded as relating poorly to the surrounding pattern of development.  It was also considered that the proposed development failed to complement the character of the surrounding conservation area and was of a scale that was not sensitive to the area.

The Council’s Principle Transportation Officer objected to the proposed access to the site for anything other than emergency vehicle, refuse collection access as service access was not acceptable.   The scheme further failed to provide adequate amenity space within the development.  Waste management had identified that part of the development exceeded the maximum distance from the storage areas proposed.  It was considered that a car free development was regarded as appropriate.

Further to Members comments as to the application not being acceptable whether there were to be amendments, Cllr Bevan requested that a further reason for refusal be included that according to the UDP the application site was not in a CPZ therefore the proposed development would not be car free.

The officer responded that it was not appropriate to accept this as a further reason for refusal.  One of the reasons for refusal was that cars would not be able to access the site and centred around vehicle servicing and delivery.  The Transport Officer confirmed that the Committee could not use the lack of car parking provision as a reason for refusal as the site was sustainable and transport available.

Cllr Bevan advised that he was not in agreement with the Transport Officer’s advice and moved a motion to add a condition that a further reason for refusal be included to the according to the UDP the application site was not in a CPZ therefore the proposed development would not be care free.  On a vote there being 1 for and 7 against the motion was lost.

RESOLVED

That the application be refused planning permission for the reasons stated in the report.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2007/2583

FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE DATED 03/03/2008

Location: 596 - 606 High Road N17

Proposal: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of part 3 / part 4 storey buildings to provide 186 sqm of A1 / A2 / A3 floorspace and 48 residential units together with formation of new vehicle access to Tottenham High Road.

Recommendation: Refuse Permission

Decision: Refuse Permission

Drawing No’s: 0557(PL)001, 002, 009A, 010A, 011A, 012A, 110A, 111A, 112A, 113A, 114A, 115A, 116A, 200A, 300A, 301A, 302A, 303A, 304A, 305A, 306A, 400, 401 & 402.

Reasons:

1.       The proposed development lies in an area of sensitive and special character worthy of retention within the Scotland Green Conservation Area.  The proposal, if approved, would seriously detract from the important character to the detriment of the vicinity  ...  view the full minutes text for item 155