Issue - meetings

Val Paley questioned when the Committee would have the opportunity to discuss the Heartlands development and its effect on the amenity of the Park. The Chief Executive advised that she was unsure of whether the SAC were able to formally comment on planning applications that were not submitted by the Alexandra Park and Palace. (Action: Clerk).

The Committee noted that individual resident’s associations were able comment on planning applications, as part of the process at Planning Committee.

The Clerk to ascertain the kay dates for the Heartlands planning application. (Action: Clerk).

*Clerk’s note – The SAC’s remit extends to commenting on planning applications either submitted by the Trust or those on the Trust’s land. At the time of writing the minutes, the Clarendon Road Gas Works site was due to be validated around the week beginning 6^th November, this would start the clock on the wider planning process and the planning department have confirmed that the application has met the relevant requirements at the present stage. A description of the site includes the construction of 2-15 storeys to accommodate 622 residential units, as well as a number of other use classes including business use and a day nursery.  It was anticipated that the application would be heard by the Committee at the beginning of the next calendar year*.