Agenda and minutes

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Noted

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Noted

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jennifer Mann.

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 11 below.

None.

Councillors Christophides and Waters advised that they were Trustees on the Alexandra Palace and Park Board, who had submitted comments on the Haringey Heartlands application, although these comments were neither in support or objection to the application.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 28 November 2017, 11 December 2017 and 18 December 2017.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 28 November 2017, 11 December 2017 and 18 December 2017 be approved.

Address: Land at Haringey Heartlands, between Hornsey Park Road, Mayes Road, Coburg Road, Western Road and the Kings Cross / East Coast Mainline, Clarendon Gas Works, Olympia Trading Estate, and 57-89 Western Road, London N8 & N22

Proposal: Hybrid planning permission (part Outline, part Detailed) for the demolition of Olympia Trading Estate and Western Road buildings and structures, and a phased, residential led mixed use development comprising the construction of buildings across the site to include the following: 163,300sqm GEA Use Class C3 Residential; 7,168sqm to 7,500sqm GEA Class B1 Business; 1,500sqm to 3,950sqm GEA Class A1-A4; 417sqm GEA Class D1 Day Nursery; and up to 2,500sqm GEA Class D2 Leisure; New Basement Level; Two Energy Centres; Vehicular Access, Parking; Realignment of Mary Neuner Road; Open space; Associated Infrastructure and Interim Works; Site Preparation Works.

Outline Permission is sought for 103,150sqm Class C3 Residential; 7,168sqm to 7,500sqm Class B1 Business Use; 1,500sqm to 3,950sqm Class A1-A5; and up to 2,500sqm Class D1/D2 Leisure Use; Buildings up to 103.90m AOD; associated cycle and car parking provision; new basement level; energy centres; new public square, public realm works and landscaping; vehicular access and new servicing arrangements; associated highway works; and facilitating works. All matters (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout, Scale and Access) are Reserved. Vehicular access into the Basement Car Park from Mary Neuner Road and Western Road are submitted in detail.

Detailed Permission is sought for the construction of Building A1-A4, B1-B4 and C1; ranging from 2 to 15 storeys to accommodate 616 residential units; 332sqm Class B1 Business Use/Class A1-A4 Use; 417sqm Day Nursery; associated cycle and car parking provision; two basements; energy centre; public realm works and landscaping; vehicular access and new servicing arrangements; associated highway works; Realignment of Mary Neuner Road.

Recommendation: GRANT

The Committee considered an application for: hybrid planning permission (part Outline, part Detailed) for the demolition of Olympia Trading Estate and Western Road buildings and structures, and a phased, residential led mixed use development comprising the construction of buildings across the site to include the following: 163,300sqm GEA Use Class C3 Residential; 7,168sqm to 7,500sqm GEA Class B1 Business; 1,500sqm to 3,950sqm GEA Class A1-A4; 417sqm GEA Class D1 Day Nursery; and up to 2,500sqm GEA Class D2 Leisure; New Basement Level; Two Energy Centres; Vehicular Access, Parking; Realignment of Mary Neuner Road; Open space; Associated Infrastructure and Interim Works; Site Preparation Works.

Outline Permission is sought for 103,150sqm Class C3 Residential; 7,168sqm to 7,500sqm Class B1 Business Use; 1,500sqm to 3,950sqm Class A1-A5; and up to 2,500sqm Class D1/D2 Leisure Use; Buildings up to 103.90m AOD; associated cycle and car parking provision; new basement level; energy centres; new public square, public realm works and landscaping; vehicular access and new servicing arrangements; associated highway works; and facilitating works. All matters (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout, Scale and Access) are Reserved. Vehicular access into the Basement Car Park from Mary Neuner Road and Western Road are submitted in detail.

Detailed Permission is sought for the construction of Building A1-A4, B1-B4 and C1; ranging from 2 to 15 storeys to accommodate 616 residential units; 332sqm Class B1 Business Use/Class A1-A4 Use; 417sqm Day Nursery; associated cycle and car parking provision; two basements; energy centre; public realm works and landscaping; vehicular access and new servicing arrangements; associated highway works; Realignment of Mary Neuner Road.

The Planning Officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report.

Marcus Ballard addressed the Committee on behalf of the Parkside Malvern Residents Association in objection to the application.  He requested that there be a compromise between the development and the deculverting of the Moselle river.  He referred to the Atkins report provided by St William and stated that there was a number of errors, mainly that the river level was not as deep as had been suggested (although future building works would bury the river further below ground); and that the water quality standards used by St William were incorrect.  He referred to the option of future proofing the development so that the river could be daylighted in the future, but explained to the Committee that he did not believe this to be a suitable option.  He requested that a condition be added to the permission (if granted) in relation to deculverting the river.

Nick Rau addressed the Committee on behalf of Fountain Area Residents Assocation in objection to the application.  He also requested that if permission were granted, that a condition be included to require the deculverting of the river.  He referred to the future proofing suggestion and stated that he did not think this was viable, as it would involve carrying out works in the gardens of new residents.  He informed the Committee that 72 representations had been made on the Planning website in support  ...  view the full minutes text for item 167.

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.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To advise the Planning Committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period 1 – 26 January 2018.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To consider any items admitted at item 4 above.

None.

22 February 2018

22 February 2018