Issue - meetings

To note the procedures followed in the Little Dinosaurs enforcement case and the extent of the demised area following discussion of the matter at previous meetings.

The Committee received the report which explained the background to the planning enforcement case in relation to the Little Dinosaurs facility and action taken by the Alexandra Palace and Park Trust officers.

Andrew Gill, General Manager – Alexandra Palace and Park informed members that unless the proposals were radically different from the original planning permission granted to Little Dinosaurs there was no requirement for the proposals to be presented again to the Statutory Advisory Committee. 

A discussion followed in relation to paragraph 6.7 (page 30 of the agenda pack) and paragraph 8.1 (page 32 of the agenda pack) of the report.  The Chair suggested that if members of the public were able to obtain redacted versions of leases then the Advisory Committee should also have access.  Some Committee members commented that such information should only be requested if it was relevant to a decision or recommendations being made by the Advisory Committee.

Whilst Committee members recognised that the report provided a clear account of what had transpired (and that the tenant had appeared to receive verbal consent) they  expressed concern that the proper procedures had not been followed, and asked the Board to note their concerns.

The Committee heard from Councillor Bob Hare’s comments that there were other options for storage within Alexandra Park which the tenant could have utilised.

The Advisory Committee wished to ensure that they would be able to continue to monitor the outcome of the appeal and any future planning application by the Tenant to extend the outside area.

RESOLVED

i.          That the Alexandra Park Manager be requested to keep the Committee informed on the status of the planning inspectorate’s  decision in relation to Little Dinosaurs. 

ii.         That the Committee’s concern as to  the extent of and area covered by the Little Dinosaurs building be noted by the Board.

iii.        That the Board should consider in principle whether in future it would agree to provide the Committee  with  copies of the (redacted)  proposed lease on a case by case basis, if so requested/ required by the Committee.