Issue - meetings

To advise of major proposals in the pipeline including those awaiting the issue of the decision notice following a committee resolution and subsequent signature of the section 106 agreement; applications submitted and awaiting determination; and proposals being discussed at the pre-application stage.

The Committee considered an update on major planning proposals in the pipeline.

Concern was raised over the scale of development potentially to be brought forward at Hale Wharf, particularly proposals for an up to 16 storey building. Officers advised that the scheme was at very early application phase, with the planning service yet to take a view on proposals and which would be made within the context of Tottenham Hale’s growth area designation, development potential and good transport links which supported higher density schemes. It was anticipated that early proposals would be submitted to a pre-application Planning Committee in March.

Clarification was sought on the affordable housing contribution for the Furnival House scheme. It was confirmed that the permission granted in 2010 included an £1.5m offsite affordable housing contribution to be paid on completion. It was advised that it would not be feasible to renegotiate the s106 agreement as part of the determination of the s73 application due for submission.

Cllr Rice requested additional details on the Lea Valley Techno Park application. Officers advised that an extension was planned within the envelope of the school building and that further details would be emailed to Cllr Rice.

RESOLVED

·         That the report be noted.

To advise of major proposals in the pipeline including those awaiting the issue of the decision notice following a committee resolution and subsequent signature of the section 106 agreement; applications submitted and awaiting determination; and proposals being discussed at the pre-application stage.

The Committee considered an update on major planning proposals in the pipeline.

Members emphasised the importance of the level of s106 contributions for the Hale Wharf scheme in recognition of the level of development in the area and subsequent associated pressure in the locality. Officers advised that this would be covered under the draft Tottenham Area Action Plan Development Plan Document which will be submitted to Cabinet in January. 

In response to a request, officers agreed to explore the potential for revising the s106 legal agreement for the Furnival House application to reflect the uplift in property values since the application was approved.

RESOLVED

·         That the report be noted.