Agenda and minutes

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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 13 below.

New items of exempt business will be dealt with at item 13  below. Late items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear.  New items will be dealt with at item 13.

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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 Hare declared an interest in respect of the application for 17 Cromwell Place N6 as he knows the applicant.  He decided to withdraw from the room when this item was discussed and decided on.

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

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To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 23 January 2006

RESOLVED 

                     That the minutes of the Planning Applications Sub Committees on 23 January 2005 be agreed and signed.

For Development Control, Building Control and Planning Enforcement

Members noted that statistics were above the Haringey and Government targets and officers confirmed that a more detailed report on planning enforcement policy issues would be brought to the next PASC on 27 March.  The Assistant Director of Planning, Environmental Policy and Performance advised members that she was due to meet with the Environmental Services Director to find a way forward on the current discrepancies between Licensing and Planning decisions. 

To note delegated decisions for the period 1.1.06 to 5.2.06

Noted

To note Appeal Decisions for January 2006

Councillor Peacock was concerned about the application for 223 Mount Pleasant, which had been allowed on appeal, as she was familiar with the case and felt that it impacted seriously on the light and amenity of the residents at number 225.  Officers advised that the reasons leading to the decision would be recorded in the Inspector’s decision notice.  The Planning Inspectorate had a complaints procedure but no means of overruling an Inspector’s decision unless they had acted outside of the law.

The Committee is recommended to consider and agree the Council’s response to the Unitary Development Plan Inspector’s report and proposed modifications to the Plan.  Members should note that the responses and modifications will be considered by the Executive on 21 March 2006.  A copy of the schedules of responses and modifications will be placed in the Members Room.  The committee is asked to recommend to the Executive that the schedule be agreed and placed on deposit for public consultation.  A presentation of the key issues will be made to the Committee. 

The Assistant Director (PEPP) presented the Council’s response to the Inspector’s Report which was due to be considered by the Executive on 21 March 2006.   Members were asked to note the following amendments to the report:

1.      Whilst the 70/30 split will no longer appear in the UDP, reference will be made to an SPG which will contain the relevant target percentages for different parts of the borough.  

2.      With regard to Open Space; officers recommended that we do not delete operational railway land from green/ecological corridors but the policy be amended to allow consideration be given to developments for operational purposes where appropriate. 

3.      That transport proposals where there is no financial commitment be deleted but reappear at the introduction section. 

4.            That all reference to tall buildings includes a specific reference to Town Centres.  Members noted that the Mayor’s definition of a tall building was 30 metres (approx 10-12 storeys).

In response to member’s questions, the Assistant Director advised that the Highgate Bowl was not considered as SLOL as it did not meet the criteria and was considered to have sufficient protection and success in appeal cases.  Members were advised that UDP policy protected all open space, including undesignated areas. 

In respect of saturation of commercial premises in certain areas, there had to be evidence available that harm would be caused by the over concentration.  Members were advised that in some cases, ie. restaurants, this could actually enhance an area.  This policy also applied to   hostels. 

St Anne’s hospital would be subject to a  planning brief and funding for the Heartlands spine road was announced last week. 

A member steering group would be set up to consider Housing SPG but it was likely that the June adoption date would be met.

                     RESOLVED

1.         That the Inspector’s report and officer recommendations in the response be noted with the amendments (1-4) as set out above.

2.         That the modifications proposed be recommended to the Executive of 21 March and made available for public consultation during April and May.  It was noted that it was consultation during the purdah period was permitted. 

To ask members to note the attached amendments to the Scheme of Delegation to Officers relating to Planning Enforcement which have been agreed by full Council. 

RESOLVED

                     That the changes to the Scheme of Delegation to officers relating to Planning Enforcement, already adopted by full Council as amendment to Part F7 of the Council’s constitution be noted.  

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.

1.         35A Wood Vale, N10                                                                     

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a two storey 4 bedroom dwelling with rooms at lower ground floor level.   Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions

2.         57 Mount Pleasant Road N17

Retropsective Planning application for the erection of single storey out building in rear garden (Certificate of Lawfulness).  A site inspection was conducted on 9 February 2006 by Council Officers who confirmed that the outbuilding has been built within the boundary of 57 Mount Pleasant Road.   Therefore the out building is considered to be permitted Development.

3&4.    R/O Palm Court, Lionel House, Maxwell House and Lawrence House, Palmerston Road N22

Demolition of existing garages and erection of 3 x 2 storey blocks comprising 4 x 2 bed and 5 x 3 bed dwelling houses with integral garages, 5 parking bays, 3 bin stores and landscaping.  Recommendation: Refuse Permission.   Also Conservation Area Consent for the above development.  Recommendation: Refuse Permission. 

5.         7 Cromwell Place, N6 5HR

Retrospective Planning Permission for the reconstruction of the front wall of the property involving further changes to the wall as it currently stands including the formation of a pedestrian gateway near the middle of the wall and the retention of the vehicle entranceway; off street car park and drop kerb. Recommendation : Grant Permission

6.         Land r/o 14 High Road and Adjacent to 2 Whymark Avenue N22

Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3/part 4 storey building comprising office space at ground floor level and 5 x two bed and 4 x one bed self-contained flats at 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd floor levels.  Provision of cycle storage at ground floor level.  Recommendation : Grant Permission subject to conditions.

7.         22-24 High Road, N22

Erection of part 2/3/5 storey building comprising retail at found and rear first floor level and residential at 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th floor levels consisting of 4 x one bed and 5 x two bed flats.  Associated refuse and cycle storage at ground floor level.  Recommendation : Grant Permission subject to conditions.

8.         33 Clarendon Road, N8

Erection of 3-storey side extension comprising offices and associated rooms.  Recommendation : Grant Permission subject to conditions

9.         Unit 4 Arena Estate, Green Lanes N4

Provision of additional retail floor space at mezzanine level (Use Class A1) associated with Unit 4

Provision of additional retail floor space at mezzanine level (Use Class A1) Associated with Unit  ...  view the full agenda text for item 107.

RESOLVED

That the decisions of the Sub Committee on the planning applications and related matters, as set out in the schedule attached to these minutes, be approved or refused, with the following points noted:

1.      35A Wood Vale, N10.  

Two objectors spoke and asked members to note the 11 objections and the fact that they would favour a two storey development but not three.   They also tabled photographs showing the building line intrusion and, in their opinion, that the development was out of character for Wood Vale.   The applicant spoke in support of the development and advised members that he had followed an extensive consultation process, he felt that   it would provide an attractive landscape (replacing a current eyesore) and it had strong eco credentials.  Officers advised members that a number of Wood Vale properties had been extended at the rear.  Members commented of the impact of the correct choice of brick and felt that this should be inspected on the site.   Officers confirmed that Permitted Development rights in respect of rear extensions and roof extensions etc would be withdrawn by condition already on the Recommendation.  Members agreed the application,  subject to conditions, with an additional condition regarding brick detailing on the front elevation.

2.      57 Mount Pleasant Road N17

An objector spoke outlining his concerns about the retrospective planning application for this development as he felt it was an eyesore, out of character and he was concerned about its proposed future commercial use.  He was also unhappy that the objections he has raised were not detailed in the report but officers confirmed that only the number of complaints was reported; not detail.  Officers also confirmed that under permitted development status, the UDP would not apply and any future change of use would be subject to a further planning application.  The applicant spoke and felt that the objections were speculative and frivolous.   Members agreed to grant the Certificate of Lawfulness.  Councillors Adamou, Peacock and Santry abstained and Cllr Engert did not participate in the debate and decision as she was not present at the start of this item.

3.      Unit 4, Arena Estate, Green Lanes N4

Members noted that mezzanine floors do not usually require planning permission but outline planning permission in this case had limited the floor space and this mezzanine covered units 4 and 5.  Members agreed the application, subject to conditions. 

4.      r/o Palm Court, Lionel House, Maxell House and Lawrence House, Palmerston Road N22

Members noted that this application had been refused 4 years ago.  Officers had recommended it again for refusal as the density was in excess of UDP Policy for backland development; intrusive amenity on the existing residents, impact on the river view and the deficiency in external amenity space.  Members decided to refuse the application on the grounds of overdevelopment and overbearing impact.

                    5. 17 Cromwell Place N6

As Cllr Hare had earlier declared an interest he left the meeting at this point.   Members noted this was a retrospective application, that a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 107.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2005/2110

FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUB COMMITTEE DATED 27/02/2006

Location: 35A Wood ValeN10

Proposal Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a two storey 4 bedroom dwelling with rooms at lower ground floor level.

Recommendation  Grant

Decision Grant

Drawing Nos.  207 / PD/ 01, 02, 03A, 04A, 05A, 06, 07, 08A, 09A, 10, 11 & 19.

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.         Samples of all materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Planning Authority before any development is commenced.  Samples should include sample panels or brick types and a roofing material sample combined with a schedule of the exact product references.

            Reason: In order for the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the exact materials to be used for the proposed development and to assess the suitability of the samples submitted in the interests of visual amenity.

4.         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 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, once implemented, is to be maintained and retained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order for the Local Authority to assess the acceptability of any landscaping scheme in relation to the site itself, thereby ensuring a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108.

To confirm the following Tree Preservation Orders:

1.                  Chester House, Pages Lane N10

2.                  17 Christchurch Road N8

3.                  The Bull, 13 North Hill N6

4.                  Entrance to the Gas Works bordering 123 Hornsey Park Road N8

5.                  40 Lansdowne Road N10

RESOLVED

      That the following Tree Preservation Orders be confirmed:

Chester House, Pages Lane N10

17 Christchurch House N8 – but that the arboriculture revisit the pine.

13 North Hill N6

123 Hornsey Park Road N8 – but that the 7 trees as set out in the report be confirmed and the other 3 be revisited.  The Assistant Director confirmed that the Council was promoting development on this site.                

40 Lansdowne Road N10

27 March 2006, 7pm, Civic Centre, Wood Green

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

27 March 2006, 7pm

The meeting ended at 9.50 pm