Issue - meetings

To inform the committees of the proposals for new sheds by Network Rail and ask if the committees have any advice they wish to offer the Alexandra Palace and Park Board.

RECEIVED the briefing of the Park Manager, Mark Evison, on the proposals by Network Rail for new rail sheds which would be visible from the Park and Palace, as set out in Pages 57 – 60 of the agenda pack).The Committees were reminded that individuals, associations and groups could make their own representations to the Planning Authority.  If no details are available before a planning application is made, an Urgency Meeting of the Advisory Committee may be required to consider the details.

NOTED

·        There was limited information available on the proposals despite requests by the Park Manager for more detail from Network Rail.

·        Committee Members expressed concern about the height of the proposed shed and considered 11 metres to be very high, which would detract from the view to the east from the Palace.

·        The Alexandra Palace Conservation Area Advisory Committee (APCAAC) had objected to Network Rail’s original proposals and was likely to object to this proposal.

·        That the Board be encouraged to reject the proposals if more information was not provided by Network Rail.

AGREED

That Network Rail be urged to provide more information on the proposals for new rail sheds which could be considered by the Committees.