Agenda and minutes

Apologies for lateness were received from Cllrs Bevan, Hare and Patel.

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 18 below.   New items of exempt business will be dealt with at item 18 below.

None received.

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 judgement of the public interest.

Cllr Adje declared an interest in respect of agenda item 14, The Lodge, Church Lane N17, as it was located within his ward.

To consider receiving deputations and/or petitions in accordance with Standing Order 37

None received.

To confirm and sign the Minutes of the PASC held on 26 February 2007.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the PASC meeting held on 26 February 2007 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Appeal decisions determined during February 2007.

The Committee noted the outcome of 14 appeal decisions determined during February 2007.  It was also noted that 8 out of the 14 appeals were allowed and 6 dismissed.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.

Decisions made under delegated powers between 29 January 2007 and 4 March 2007.

Members were asked to note the decisions taken under delegated powers between 29 January 2007 and 4 March 2007.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.

To advise Members on Performance Statistics on Development Control and Planning Enforcement Action.

Cllr Patel entered the meeting 7:07pm

The Committee was asked to note that the performance targets (for both Haringey and The Department of Communities and Local Government) for all major, minor and other applications were met during January 2007.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.

To confirm the following Tree Preservation Orders:

1. 72 Tetherdown N10
2. 44 Beech Drive N2

The Committee was advised that objections had been received from two local residents in respect of 72 Tetherdown N10.  They were concerned that the tree had caused damage to the structure of a garage.  The Arboriculturalist had commented in his report that the tree was visible from Tetherdown and Pages Lane and was not a risk to buildings and people.  No objections had been received in respect of 3 hornbeams located very close together in the rear garden of 44 Beach Drive N2.

RESOLVED

That the following Tree Preservation Orders be confirmed:

1. 72 Tetherdown N10
2. 44 Beach Drive N2.

In accordance with Sub Committee's protocol for hearing representations; when the recommendation is to grant planning permission, two objectors may be given up to 6 minutes (divided between them) to make representations.  Where the recommendation is to refuse planning permission, normally no speakers will be heard.  For items considered previously by the sub committee and deferred, where the recommendation is to grant permission, one objector may be given up to 3 minutes to make representations.  Where the recommendation is to refuse permission, normally no speakers will be heard.

Cllr Hare entered the meeting 7:10pm

RESOLVED

That the decisions of the Sub Committee on the planning applications and related matters be approved or refused with the following points noted.

Erection of part single / part 2 storey three bedroom dwelling house with garage, study and associated refuse storage and landscaping.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

Cllr Bevan entered the meeting 7:11pm.

Officers reminded Members that this application had been deferred from the last meeting on 26 February 2007 for a site visit which took place on Friday 23 March 2007.  Officers once again summarised the report.

Members questioned officers on the following issues:

• The height of the development had been pulled back to limit the effect  of overlooking onto the ground floors of Northwood Hall.
• The landscape which was considered to be large enough to be developed however, the character of the area would largely be retained.
• Access would be limited for other vehicles.

Two objectors addressed the Committee and had raised concerns regarding tree retention and had wanted clarity on which trees would be retained.   The Committee was advised by officers that almost all the trees would be retained, however there were a number of smaller self seeded trees which needed to be removed.  Concerns were raised regarding the small site and that wildlife would be displaced.  A further request was also made that the Committee reconsider the application in the style of surrounding buildings. 

The applicant spoke and confirmed that none of the trees would be removed.  He stated that 90% of the trees were self seeded sycamores and that permission had been granted by the Council in 2004 to fell some of the trees in the centre of the site.  He also confirmed that the house design had been considered with great sensitivity and that the mass was fully BRE compliant and sited away from Northwood Hall.  Overlooking had also been considered as there were no windows adjacent to adjoining properties.

Cllr Amin entered the meeting 7:40pm.

The Committee questioned the applicant in detail about the proposed development.  The Chair moved the motion to grant the application.  On a vote there being 4 in favour, 3 against and 1 abstention, the application was granted subject to conditions.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2006/1857

FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUB COMMITTEE DATED 26/03/2007

Location: R/O 73 - 79 Hornsey Lane N6

Proposal: Erection of part single / part 2 storey three bedroom dwelling house with garage, study and associated refuse storage and landscaping.

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions

Decision: Grant subject to conditions

Drawing No’s: S101, 102, 103, 014, 105; A001C, 002C, 003B, 004B, 005A, 006C & 007A.

Conditions:

1.      The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2.      The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.

3.      Notwithstanding the description of the materials in the application,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 188.

Demolition of existing garages and erection of 3 storey block comprising

1 x three bed and 2 x four bed houses and 4 x two bed and 2 x one bed flats. Development includes associated landscaping and parking.

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

The Chair announced that this application be withdrawn in order for the site visit to be carried out.

RESOLVED

That the decision on this application was deferred for a site visit.

Demolition of existing garages and erection of 3 x 3 storey building comprising 13 x 1 bed flats, 9 x 2 bed flats and 8 x 3 bed flats and 12 x 4 bed houses and associated landscaping (Revised schemed HGY/2005/1592).  RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

The Committee was advised by Officers that following the deferral of this application for a site visit at the last meeting, all interested parties had met and their expressed views were now resolved.  The application site comprised a strip of land fronting Seven Sisters Road between Netherton Road to the south, Moreton Road to the north and Pulford Road to the west.  Members queried how close the blocks of flats would be to the street edge and were advised that it was at the narrowest part of the development, and that the blocks would overlook the school.

Objections were received on behalf of Tiverton Primary school who were opposed to the development because of the height of the flats; this would be right against the playground and be imposing on the school playground.  A resident of Pulford Road also raised concerns regarding privacy, however supported the development of new flats.

The applicant’s representatives advised the Committee that the scheme was 100% shared ownership and key worker housing.  The applicant was willing to work with the school with respect to the development of the boundary wall.  A light survey had been produced and it was considered there would be a minimal loss of light.  The Committee questioned the applicant on the cycle storage to be provided and was informed that a large secure cycle storage area was provided at the end of building one.

Cllr Meehan entered the meeting 8:55pm.

The Committee considered the application in detail and decided to refuse the application on the grounds of:

1. Design - poor quality of the design.
2. Over developed - in terms of height, bulk and size in relation to the development.
3. Streetscape – overbearing impact on the streetscape which would benefit from the open space.
4. Overlooking of the school.

Cllr Meehan, Kober and Amin left the meeting 9:05pm.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2006/2483

FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUB COMMITTEE DATED 26/03/2007

Location: 381 - 481 Seven Sisters Road N15

Proposal: Demolition of existing garages and erection of 3 x 3 storey building comprising 13 x 1 bed flats, 9 x 2 bed flats, 8 x 3 bed flats and 12 x 4 bed houses and associated landscaping (Revised scheme HGY/2005/1592).

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Decision: Refuse

Drawing No’s: P102_001-01, P102_001-02, P102_001-03, P102_001-04, P102_001-05, P102-200-01A, P102-200-02, P102_200-03, P102A_200-04, 200-05, P102_300-01, P102_300-02, P102_300-03, P102_300-04, P102_100-01B, P102_100-02, P102B_100-03, P102_200-01A, P102_200-02, P102_SK-20 & Design & Access Statement.

Conditions:

1.      The proposed development by reason of excessive height and bulk is a monolithic form of development which would have an overbearing impact upon the streetscape in this part of Seven Sisters Road and the school playground and residential properties in Pulford Road contrary to Policies UD3 'General Principles' and UD4 'Quality Design' of the Haringey Unitary Development Plan.

2.      The proposed development does not include a formal undertaking to meet the costs of:  'The provision of affordable housing at 50% of the total units, to achieve: 50 habitable rooms for shared ownership units and 23 habitable  ...  view the full minutes text for item 190.

Construction of underground mortuary; alterations including partial demolition and single storey infil extension to existing vacant office buildings; excavation of vehicle access and turning areas; landscaping.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to Direction from Government Office for London (GOL).

The Officer presented his report and explained that the application adjoined Tottenham Cemetery and was accessed from Church Lane, immediately opposite Bruce Castle Park.  The application site was within the Tottenham Conservation Area and designated Metropolitan Open Land.  The proposal was for the construction of a underground mortuary.  Archaeological issues could arise from any excavation works undertaken and these would have specific conditions should the application be approved. 

The committee was also advised that the mortuary would cater for both Enfield and Haringey London Boroughs.

An objector addressed the Committee and was opposed to the proposal on the basis that the building would be put in the wrong place.  The development would destroy the wilderness (home to wildlife) and the site would be spoiled permanently.

Cllr Amin re-entered the meeting 9:20pm.

The applicant spoke and advised the Committee that although the mortuary service did not relate to hospitals or the ambulance services in the borough it was a vital service.  The location was by far the best away from residents within the conversation area.  The proposal would have a minimal impact on the Lodge and no impact on Church Lane.

Members considered the proposal and questioned whether it would be possible for the double metal gates to be restored to match the brick work and fences near the site.  The Committee was informed that they were not within the application site although the request could be detailed as an informative.

The committee decided to grant the application subject to reference to GOL; and subject to additional informatives regarding the double gates to the Cemetery and concerning re-use of topsoil, planting of native shrubs and trees, and safeguarding of birds nests and bat habitats.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2007/0109

FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUB COMMITTEE DATED 26/03/2007

Location: The Lodge, Church Lane N17

Proposal: Construction of underground mortuary; alterations including partial demolition and single storey infil extension to existing vacant office buildings; excavation of vehicle access and turning areas; landscaping.

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions and subject to Direction from Government Office for London (GOL).

Decision: Grant subject to conditions and subject to Direction from Government Office for London (GOL).

Drawing No’s: S5139/D/0001, S50139/D/0002, S50139/D/0003, S50139/D/0004, S50139/D/0005, S50139/D/0006, S50139/D/0007, S50139/D/0008, S50139/D/0009, S51039/D/0010, S50139/D/0011, S50139/D/0012, S50139/D/0013, S50139/DP/0014, S50139/D/0015, S50139/D/0016, S50139/D/0017, S50139/D/0018, S5139/D/0019, S5139/D/0020, 0657/TS/001, 0657/LL/102, 0657/LL/103, 0657/LP/301, 0657/LP/302 & 0657/LP/303.

Conditions:

1. The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2. The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.

3. That a detailed scheme  ...  view the full minutes text for item 191.

Demolition of existing garages and erection of 5 x 3 storey 3 bedroom dwelling houses with rooms at lower ground floor, upper ground and first floor levels, balconies to front elevation and parking for 5 cars. (Amendments to the basement level previous application HGY/2005/0808).

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission with conditions and subject to a legal agreement

The officer presented the report and advised the Committee that this application had previously been approved on 18 January 2007.  This application was to consider a small scale change to the application already granted.  An amendment to enlarge the areas of the basement and an alteration to the S106 legal agreement.

The Committee considered the application and were concerned about the drainage on the access road.  Members requested a condition be included that drainage be included as part of the road surfacing condition.

The Committee decided to grant the application with conditions and subject to a S106 legal agreement.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2007/0251

FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUB COMMITTEE DATED 26/03/2007

Location: Harvey Mews, Harvey Road N8

Proposal: Demolition of existing garages and erection of 5 x 3 storey 3 bedroom dwelling houses with rooms at lower ground floor, upper ground and first floor levels, balconies to front elevation and parking for 5 cars. (Amendments to the basement level previous application HGY/2005/0808).

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Decision: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Drawing No’s: 1419/AG(0)2-01 Rec D, 1419/AG(0)5-01 Rec A & 1419/AG(0)6-01 Rec A.

Conditions:

1.      The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2.      The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.

3.      Notwithstanding the details of landscaping referred to in the application, a scheme for the landscaping and treatment of the surroundings of the proposed development to include detailed drawings of:

a.      those existing trees to be retained.

b.      those existing trees to be removed.

c.      those existing trees which will require thinning, pruning, pollarding or lopping as a result of this consent.  All such work to be agreed with the Council's Arboriculturalist.

d.      Those new trees and shrubs to be planted together with a schedule of species shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development.  Such an approved scheme of planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out and implemented in strict accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the building or the completion of development (whichever is sooner).  Any trees or plants, either existing or proposed, which, within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, become damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with a similar size and species.  The landscaping scheme,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 192.

Redevelopment of site to include demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1 x 3 storey block comprising of 363.55sqm of commercial (B1) floor space at ground floor level and 1 x one bed, 1 x 3 bed and 6 x two bed flats at 1st and 2nd floor level. Provision of communal garden at roof level and refuse and cycle storage at ground floor.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and subject to section 106 Legal Agreement

The Committee was informed that this application comprised a 2 storey building on Overbury Road, part of a terrace of similar buildings close to Tewkesbury Road.  The application was for a mixed use development with a density of 454hrh.  The scheme was considered not to be unduly overbearing on neighbours privacy or amenity.

Members questioned the similarity of this development to that of one agreed several months ago and whether they were connected applications.  The Committee was informed that there was no connection between the two applications.

The Committee decided to grant the application subject to conditions and a S106 Legal Agreement.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2007/0254

FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUB COMMITTEE DATED 26/03/2007

Location: 21 - 27 Overbury Road N15

Proposal: Redevelopment of site to include demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1 x 3 storey block comprising of 363.55sqm of commercial (B1) floor space at ground floor level and 1 x one bed, 1 x 3 bed and 6 x two bed flats at 1st and 2nd floor level. Provision of communal garden at roof level and refuse and cycle storage at ground floor.

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Decision: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Drawing No’s: 679-001 to 006 inclusive, 679-007A, 679-008B, 679-009A, 679-010A, 679-011A, 679-012, 679-013, 679-014, 679-015A, 679-016A, 679-017, 679-020, 679-021 & 679-022A.

Conditions:

1.      The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2.      The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.

3.      Notwithstanding the description of the materials in the application, no development shall be commenced until precise details of the materials to be used in connection with the development hereby permitted have been submitted to, approved in writing by and implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to retain control over the external appearance of the development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area. 

4.      The construction works of the development hereby granted shall not be carried out before 0800 or after 1800 hours Monday to Friday or before 0800 or after 1200 hours on Saturday and not at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays.           

Reason: In order to ensure that the proposal does not prejudice the enjoyment of neighbouring occupiers of their properties.

5.      The proposed development shall have a central dish/aerial system for receiving all broadcasts for all the residential units created, details of such a scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 193.

Change of use of ground floor, erection of extensions at lower ground and ground floor level and conversion of property into 5 x one bed, 3 x two bed and 1 x three bed self contained flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and Section 106 Agreement.

Members having read the report prior to attendance at the Committee felt it was prudent to request a site visit.

RESOLVED

That the decision on this application was deferred for a site visit.

To consider any items admitted at item 2 above.

There were no items of urgent business submitted.

Members, applicants and objectors are requested to note that site visits normally take place on the preceding Friday before the next PASC meeting  the following week.  This will be confirmed after the current meeting.

The site visits for the above deferred applications will take place on Friday 13 April 2007 from 9:30am.

1. Garages at Harold Road & Newton Road N15
2. Former Public House, 159 Park Lane N17

Tuesday 17 April 2007

Monday 14 May 2007

Tuesday 17 April 2007 ~ scheduled meeting

Monday 14 May 2007 ~ scheduled meeting

Thursday 17 May 2007 ~ Special meeting (to be confirmed)

The meeting ended at 10:15pm