Issue - meetings

Conversion of Grade II listed building to provide 9 residential units and erection of a new building to the rear to accommodate 4 self contained flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and subject to S106 Agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the planning application at 7 Bruce Grove N17 6RA. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities and recommended that the permission be granted subject to conditions and a s)106 agreement. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining the key aspects of the application and responded to questions from the Committee.

The following points were raised in discussion:

·      It was confirmed that the staircase in the vestibule would be moved and reconstructed within the main building.

·      In respect to the commemorative plaques currently on site, it was confirmed that four would be retained and that an informative would be added for consultation to be undertaken with local Councillors in determining their location in the building.

·      The Committee raised concern about the proximity of the bus stop located directly outside the front of the building. The transport officer confirmed that the bus stop in question was under the control of Transport for London (TfL) and that the Council were liaising with the TfL Network Manager in the development of a collective solution to siting issues with regard to other bus stops and crossing points on the High Road. It was agreed that details of discussions to date with TfL on this issue would be circulated to the Committee. A commitment was also made to consult local Councillors in the development of a solution going forward.

·      The classification of the development as car free was queried as the proposal included provision of two parking spaces within the scheme. It was agreed that the scheme should more appropriately be classified as a car restricted development and that the two spaces needed to be clearly designated through an additional condition as for disabled and trade services use only. 

·      It was requested that an informative be added proposing Trades House as a name for the scheme.

RESOLVED

·      That planning permission be granted in accordance with planning application no. HGY/2012/0563, subject to a pre-condition that the owners of the application site shall first have entered into an Agreement or Agreements with the Council under Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (As Amended) and Section 16 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 in order to secure:

(1.1) A sum of £1,000.00 towards the amendment of the relevant Traffic Management Order(s) (TMO) controlling on-street parking in the vicinity of the site to reflect that the residential units shall be designated 'car free' and therefore no residents therein will be entitled to apply for a residents parking permit under the terms of this Traffic Management Order(s) (TMO);

 (1.2) The S106 to include the provision of one years free membership to a  “Car club scheme” for residents of the new development to help mitigate the lack of off-street parking provision;

(1.3) That the Agreements referred to in the resolution above is to be completed within such  ...  view the full minutes text for item 191