Agenda and minutes

Apologies for lateness were received from Cllr Reid.

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of urgent business.  Late items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear.  New items will be dealt with at item 16 below.

The Chair admitted an item of urgent business in relation to 26 Lordship Lane, Tottenham, N17. The reason for urgency was that an extension of time until the 30^th July 2010 for the completion of the section 106 agreement had been requested.

A member with a personal interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered must disclose to that meeting the existence and nature of that interest at the commencement of that consideration, or when the interest becomes apparent.

A member with a personal interest in a matter also has a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public with knowledge of the relevant facts would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice the member's judgment of the public interest and if this interest affects their financial position or the financial position of a person or body as described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct and/or if it relates to the determining of any approval, consent, licence, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider receiving deputations and/or petitions in accordance with Part Four, Section B, Paragraph 29 of the Council’s Constitution.

Two petitions had been submitted in relation to agenda item 12, Hornsey Town Hall, and had been circulated to the Committee in advance of the meeting.

To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Planning Committee held on 14 June 2010.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2010 be approved and signed by the Chair.

To consider any items admitted at item 2 above.

The Committee considered a request for an extension of the time period for the completion of the section 106 agreement in relation to 26 Lordship Lane, Tottenham, N17 to 30^th July 2010. This was because the applicant had not been in a position to complete the agreement by 7^th July, as previously conditioned by the Committee.

RESOLVED

That the time period for completing the Section 106 agreement be extended until 30^th July 2010.

To advise the Committee on Appeal decisions determined by the Department for Communities and Local Government during May 2010.

The Committee considered a report about appeal decisions determined by the Department for Communities and Local Government during May 2010 of which 1 (100%) was allowed and 0 (0%) were dismissed.

RESOLVED

That the content of the report be noted.

To inform the Committee of decisions made under delegated powers by the Head of Development Management and the Chair of the above Committee between 24 May 2010 and 20 June 2010.

The Committee considered a report on decisions made under delegated powers by the Head of Development Management and the Chair of the Planning Committee between 24 May 2010 and 20 June 2010.

RESOLVED

That the content of the report be noted.

To advise the Committee of performance statistics on Development Management, Building Control and Planning Enforcement since the 14 June 2010 Committee meeting.

The Committee considered a report on decisions taken within set time targets by Development Management, Building Control and Planning Enforcement since the 14^th June 2010 Planning Committee meeting.

RESOLVED

That the content of the report be noted.

Report of the Director of Urban Environment to inform Members on Planning Enforcement’s progress in maintaining service delivery in the first quarter of 2010/11 and on proposed actions to improve the perception of Planning Enforcement following resident focus groups.

The Committee received a report on Planning Enforcement’s progress in maintaining service delivery in the first quarter of 2010/11 and on proposed actions to improve the perception of Planning Enforcement following resident focus groups.

The Committee was advised that the figures for the outcomes of Planning Enforcement closed cases had been updated, and a revised table was provided to Members at the meeting.

In response to a question from the Committee, Marc Dorfman, Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration, advised that a report on Section 106 monies was being prepared, and it was anticipated that this would be presented to the Committee at the scheduled meeting in September.

RESOLVED

That the content of the report be noted.

To confirm the following Tree Preservation Orders:

1. 5 Womersley Road N8
2. 62 Southwood Lane N6

The Committee considered a report recommending tree preservation orders at 5 Womersley Road, N8 and 62 Southwood Lane N6.

RESOLVED

That the Tree Preservation Orders set out in the report be confirmed.

Refurbishment and conversion of the Town Hall Building comprising alterations, extension and change of use from B1 (Business) and Sui Generis to a mixed use scheme incorporating: D1 (Non-Residential Institutions), A3 & A4 uses (Restaurants, Cafes and drinking establishment), D2 (Assembly and Leisure) and retaining existing B1 and Sui Generis (Theatre and performance venue) use. Alterations, extensions and change of use of Link Block and East Wing from B1 (office) to C3 dwellinghouses. Extension, alteration, refurbishment and change of use of the Broadway Annexe East Part from B1 office to A1 retail and B1 office (West part to be C3 residential). New residential development comprising 123 No. units in total (35 x 1 bed flats, 61 x 2 bed flats, 20 x 3 bed flats, 3 x 4 bed flats and 4 x 4 bed houses) and associated car parking at basement level, including residential accommodation in the existing Town hall (East Wing and Link Building), the Broadway Annexe (West Part) and Mews. Erection of sub-stations. Alterations and landscape improvements including to the Town Hall Square, and use of the square for both public events and markets / small festival uses.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and subject to s106 Legal Agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which gave details of the application, the consultation, the site and its environment, planning history and all the relevant planning factors and policies.

The Planning Officer gave a summary of the report outlining the key points and took questions from the Committee. A list of revised drawings was also provided to Committee Members. In response to a question from the Committee regarding how the application would be processed fairly, given that the Council was the applicant, the Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration, reported that the application would be handled and assessed on the same basis as any other. It was reported in response to a question from the Committee that alternative facilities to the public toilets proposed for demolition would be provided within the Town Hall building. In response to concerns expressed by the Committee that the facilitating development might be completed and used for income generation before the works of public benefit to the Town Hall were completed, it was reported that the Section 106 agreement would be worded to ensure that this was not a possibility.

The Chair permitted three local residents to speak in objection to the scheme: Mr Ibbotson, Chair of the Conservation Area Advisory Committee, Mr Hales and Dr Toyne. Local residents raised concerns pertaining to the sustainability of the scheme, funding for the development, public transport links, the limited amount of parking proposed, landscaping and lack of consultation. Residents were supportive of the refurbishment of the Town Hall in principle, but expressed concerns regarding the scale of the development and the impact this would have on the Conservation area and local properties, particularly in respect of loss of light. It was requested that further thought be given to the design of the square and the public realm. Dr Toyne challenged the daylight surveys that had been provided to the Council.

Cllr Lyn Weber, Ward Councillor for Crouch End, addressed the Committee in support of the refurbishment of the Town Hall buildings but echoed the concerns expressed by residents and also suggested that the proposal should incorporate more sustainable technologies, protection for neighbouring tree roots, additional tree planting as screening and that contact details for the developer be displayed clearly on the site to enable local residents to contact them directly regarding any issues during construction. Cllr Weber also expressed concerns over the amount of housing that would be provided and the lack of affordable housing.

Ann Wilks, Chair of the Hornsey Town Hall Creative Trust, addressed the Committee in support of the application. Ms Wilks explained that the Trust aimed to revive the Town Hall, making it accessible to the community, and that after years of considering the options available, the Trust was satisfied that the current proposal achieved a balance of all the different requirements for the site. In respect of the anticipated shortfall in funding, Ms Wilks confirmed that the Trust was committed to raising funds to meet this shortfall. Graeme Jennings from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

Listed Building Consent for refurbishment and conversion of the Town Hall Building comprising alterations, extension and change of use from B1 (Business) and Sui Generis to a mixed use scheme incorporating: D1 (Non-Residential Institutions), A3 & A4 uses (Restaurants, Cafes and drinking establishment), D2 (Assembly and Leisure) and retaining existing B1 and Sui Generis (Theatre and performance venue) use. Alterations, extensions and change of use of Link Block and East Wing form B1 (office) to C3 dwellinghouses. Extension, alteration, refurbishment and change of use of the Broadway Annexe East Part from B1 office to A1 retail and B1 office (West part to be C3 residential). New residential development comprising 123 No. units in total (35 x 1 bed flats, 61 x 2 bed flats, 20 x 3 bed flats, 3 x 4 bed flats and 4 x 4 bed houses) and associated car parking at basement level, including residential accommodation in the existing Town hall (East Wing and Link Building), the Broadway Annexe (West Part) and Mews. Erection of sub-stations. Alterations and landscape improvements including to the Town Hall Square, and use of the square for both public events and markets / small festival uses.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant consent, subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, for Listed Building Consent, which gave details of the application, planning history and relevant factors and policies.

RESOLVED

That Listed Building Consent for application HGY/2010/0501 be granted, subject to conditions and subject to referral to the Secretary of State for determination under regulation 13 of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990.

Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of existing buildings, including Courtyard infill building, Library garage, Mews studio, public WCs, and removal of prefabricated unit to rear of the Town Hall. Demolition of walls, fences and removal of trees.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant consent, subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, for Conservation Area Consent, which gave details of the application, the site and surroundings, planning history and relevant policies.

RESOLVED

That application HGY/2010/0502 be granted consent, subject to referral to the Secretary of State under Regulation 13 of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990.

Regeneration of district park with improved park furniture / lighting; restoration of heritage features including Shell Theatre, model traffic area and Lordship Lane entrance / toilets; new river corridor with timber bridges and pathways, new Environment Centre for community groups.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission, subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which gave details of the application, the consultation, the site and its environment, planning history and all the relevant planning factors and policies.

The Planning Officer presented a summary of the report outlining the key points, and answered questions from the Committee. Further to the report circulated, it was reported that the Environment Agency had withdrawn their objections to the application, and would be requesting a range of conditions, the subject of which were circulated to Members. It was also reported that the area of the site was 23 hectares, as opposed to the figure set out in the report, and that the footprint of the environmental building was 303 square metres.

Members were advised that the Council’s Environmental Health team had originally objected, however, this objection had now been resolved as they now understood that the brook was not going to be opened up under the scheme.

The Committee examined the plans on display in relation to the application.

In response to questions from the Committee, it was confirmed that the concerns raised by the Environment Agency and the Environmental Health Service would be addressed by the conditions imposed. 

RESOLVED

That application HGY/2010/0471 be granted permission, subject to conditions, and that authority be delegated to officers to approve the conditions proposed by the Environment Agency subsequent to the meeting.

Monday, 13 September 2010, 7pm.

Monday 13 September 2010, 7.00pm.