Issue - meetings

Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission in order to extend the time limit for implementation for: Demolition of existing garages and erection of three storey building comprising 1 x 3 bed, 4 x 2 bed and 4 x 1 bed flats with commercial use (A1/A2) at ground floor level, offices at first floor level and parking at basement level. (Original Ref: HGY/2008/0593)

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and subject to sec. 106 Legal Agreement.

Cllr Basu declared a prejudicial interest in this item as, in his capacity as Ward Councillor, he had held discussions with local residents and other Ward Councillors regarding this application in advance of the meeting. Cllr Basu remained in the room but took no part in the discussion or vote.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Place and Sustainability on the application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission at 16-52 High Road, N15. The report set out details of the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses and assessment of the application, and recommended that the application be granted, subject to conditions and a section 106 agreement. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining key aspects of the application and advised on an objection received from Cllr Claire Kober, which should have been included in the report under the section for consultation responses from Ward Councillors. The Committee was advised that Government guidance in respect of applications  to extend the time limit of an extant planning permission was that these would be expected to be considered favourably unless there had been a material change in circumstances since the original permission was granted.

The following issues were discussed by the Committee in relation to this item:

• Concerns were raised regarding overlooking and overshadowing, in response to which the Committee was advised that the scheme had been designed so as to minimise overlooking, and the distance at the rear of the property at 1 Rostrevor Avenue was felt to be sufficient to minimise any impact on daylight and sunlight.

• Concerns were expressed by Committee members and by a local resident and Cllr Goldberg, Ward Councillor, regarding traffic levels and the impact that access to and from the site onto Rostrevor Avenue would have on an area under significant existing traffic and parking pressure from residents and people attending the synagogues local to the site. Concerns were expressed that this would lead to an increase in accidents and might preclude the current proposal for Rostrevor Avenue becoming one-way. Officers stated that, from a safety perspective, access onto Rostrevor Avenue was preferable to the High Road and that it was estimated that the development would lead to an increase of just 6 cars per morning peak time, which was considered to have no appreciable impact on safety issues. It was also confirmed that the development would have no impact on whether or not a one-way system was implemented on Rostrevor Avenue. A full road safety assessment would be undertaken prior to implementation of any scheme and funding for highways improvements was also included in the proposed section 106 agreement.

• Officers reminded the Committee of the Government guidance in respect of dealing with applications to extend the time limit of extant planning permissions.

Cllr Rice proposed a motion, seconded by Cllr Reid, that this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee in order for a full transport report to be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 61