Agenda and minutes

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The planning system manages the use and development of land and buildings.  The overall aim of the system is to ensure a balance between enabling development to take place and conserving and protecting the environment and local amenities.  Planning can also help tackle climate change and overall seeks to create better public places for people to live, work and play.  It is important that the public understand that the committee makes planning decisions in this context.  These decisions are rarely simple and often involve balancing competing priorities.  Councillors and officers have a duty to ensure that the public are consulted, involved and where possible, understand the decisions being made.

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The Chair referred to the planning protocol and this information was noted.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Gina Adamou. Apologies for early departure were also received from Councillor Emine Ibrahim.

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.

There were no items of urgent business.

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There were no declarations of interest.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 4 October 2021 as a correct record.

In relation to item 8 of the minutes, it was noted that the title for PPA/2021/0011 should read ‘Brunel’ rather than ‘Brunei’ Walk; this amendment was agreed by the Committee.

RESOLVED

That, subject to the above amendment, the minutes of the Planning Sub-Committee held on 4 October 2021 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

In accordance with the 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, the applicant and supporters will be allowed to address the Committee. For items considered previously by the Committee and deferred, where the recommendation is to grant permission, one objector may be given up to 3 minutes to make representations.

The Chair referred to the note on planning applications and this information was noted.

Proposal: Demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a mixed use development providing 9 residential units, 3,495 sqm of commercial space and a gallery/café together with associated landscaping, refuse storage and cycle parking.

Recommendation: GRANT

The Committee considered an application for the demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a mixed use development providing 9 residential units, 3,495 sqm of commercial space and a gallery/café together with associated landscaping, refuse storage and cycle parking.

Christopher Smith, Planning Officer, introduced the report and responded to questions from the Committee:

·         It was clarified that the development would be car free so, although residents and businesses were not allowed to have car parking permits, they could have visitor parking permits.

·         In response to a question about why small businesses would not be allowed to have one parking space, the Transport Planning Team Manager explained that the development needed to be car free to meet climate aspirations. It was noted that loading bays were provided on the street.

·         It was noted that the applicant would be required to make a deferred carbon offset payment if the development failed to connect to a District Energy Network (DEN). The Head of Development Management explained that the emissions had been calculated based on connection to a DEN and that, if the development failed to connect to a DEN, the applicant would be required to make a payment which would offset the additional emissions.

·         In response to a question about whether there would be heat pumps or gas boilers, the Planning Officer noted that the energy report would be confirmed by condition. It was explained that the applicant would be required to provide details of any proposed boilers. It was added that it was possible to connect air source heat pumps and this would still be an option.

·         It was noted that the detail of green roofs and green walls would be included in a landscaping statement which would be secured by condition. It was also confirmed that there would be a communal amenity space on the roof of the residential blocks.

·         It was enquired what would happen if any commercial space was converted into residential at a future date, whether there would be a financial contribution or whether a proportion of the space would be affordable. The Planning Officer stated that the emphasis was to seek financial contribution in the first instance.

·         In relation to affordable housing, the Head of Development Management explained that the scheme would have nine residential units which fell below the threshold requiring the provision of affordable housing. It was noted that there was a safeguard in the heads of terms whereby the applicant would be required to provide affordable housing if 10 or more units were provided on site.

·         It was enquired whether it was possible for the developer or future developers to use permitted development rights to permit a future change of use and to what extent the planning decision could protect an allocation to affordable housing. The Head of Development Management explained that this legal agreement would travel with the land, would apply to permitted development rights, and would be written into the section 106 agreement.

·         It was noted that a previous application had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Proposal: Redevelopment of the site comprising the demolition of existing garages and the erection of a nine-storey building to accommodate 23 residential units for council rent (Class C3). Associated cycle and refuse/recycling storage facilities, accessible car-parking spaces, and landscaping and public realm improvements including a children's play space. Relocation of existing refuse/recycling facility.

Recommendation: GRANT

The Committee considered an application for the redevelopment of the site comprising the demolition of existing garages and the erection of a nine-storey building to accommodate 23 residential units for council rent (Class C3); associated cycle and refuse/recycling storage facilities, accessible car parking spaces, and landscaping and public realm improvements including a children's play space; relocation of existing refuse/recycling facility.

The Chair noted that, at her discretion under the rules of the Planning Protocol, the Committee would hear from three objectors in relation to this application. They would have three minutes each to present their views to the Committee and then those speaking in support of the application would have nine minutes to speak.

Cllr Rice highlighted that the Committee had considered this application previously and enquired why it was being reconsidered. The Chair stated that this would be addressed within the presentation of the application.

The Head of Development Management introduced the application. It was explained that the Committee had considered the application on 14 September 2021 but that, due to an error which related only to the press notice, the consultation period had been extended to 24 September 2021. As such, the Committee had resolved to grant planning permission with the condition that, if any new, material points were raised, they would be brought back to the Committee for consideration. The Head of Development Management explained that some new points had been raised in this period, which had been broadly but not specifically considered in the previous report, and therefore the application had been brought back to the Committee. It was noted that the additional points raised were disabled access and the usability of the building and fire risk and accessibility of disabled users.

It was stated that accessibility and layout had been broadly considered and it was highlighted that the design would have to comply with the requirements for disabled residents under Part M4(3) of the Building Regulations. It was noted that the proposals would exceed the minimum space standard set out in the London Plan and that, although there would be two flats on the first floor, Haringey Occupational Therapy Team considered the proposals to be accessible. It was added that there would be two disabled parking bays with level access. It was explained that the plans showed the arrangements in detail and that these included wheelchair turning areas, scooter parking, and assisted doors.

In relation to fire safety, it was noted that there was a ‘stay put’, or ‘defend in place’ strategy. There were a number of doors to ensure compliance with the required fire safety measures and the main entrance and secondary access door would be power assisted. It was noted that there was a Fire Statement and Fire Safety Strategy Report which had been reviewed by Building Control and the London Fire Brigade who were satisfied with the proposed detail. It was stated that all of the other, material points raised had been considered in the previous report.

Officers responded to questions from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

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.

It was enquired whether there had been any further developments in relation to 139-143 Crouch Hill. The Head of Development Management noted that there had been no update since January 2021.

RESOLVED

To note the report.

To advise the Planning Committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period 26 September 2021 to 15 October 2021.

There were no queries on the report. The Chair noted that any queries could be directed to the Head of Development Management.

RESOLVED

To note the report.

To consider any items admitted at item 4 above.

There were no items of urgent business.

To note the date of the next meeting as 8 November 2021.

It was noted that the date of the next meeting was 8 November 2021.