Agenda and draft minutes

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

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Emery and in accordance with Committee Standing Orders 53 to 56 Councillor Cawley-Harrison was in attendance as a substitute. He carried full voting rights in accordance with Committee Standing Order 59.

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There were no items of urgent business.

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In relation to item 9, HGY/2022/2116 – THE GOODS YARD AND THE DEPOT – 36 & 44-52 WHITE HART LANE (AND LAND TO THE REAR) AND 867-869 HIGH ROAD (AND LAND TO THE REAR) N17 8EY (PAGES 181-590)Cllr Ibrahim noted that she was an Arsenal supporter and a member of AISA (Arsenal Independent Supporters’ Association). She stated that she considered this non-prejudicial and would therefore take part in the discussion, voting, and would be considering the item with an open mind. She would also take all material planning considerations into account. Cllr Bevan and Cllr Jameson also noted that they were members of a group which meets with Spurs on a regular basis to discuss operational aspects within the stadium. Both considered this to be a non-prejudicial personal interest and therefore confirmed that they would take part in the discussion, voting, and would be considering the item with an open mind. They would take all of the material planning considerations into account.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 11 May 2023, 5 June 2023 and 3 July 2023 as a correct record.

To follow

Minutes 11^th May 5^th June, 3^rd of July supplementary pack. APPROVED

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: Retention of existing Police Station building (Block A) with internal refurbishment, rear extensions and loft conversions to create 6 terrace houses and 4 flats. Erection of two buildings comprising of Block C along Glebe Road and Harold Road to create 8 flats and erection of Block B along Tottenham Lane and towards the rear of Tottenham Lane to create 7 flats and 4 mews houses including landscaping and other associated works.

Recommendation: GRANT

Valerie Okeiyi, Planning Officer introduced the report for: Retention of existing Police Station building (Block A) with internal refurbishment, rear extensions and loft conversions to create 6 terrace houses and 4 flats. Erection of two buildings comprising of Block C along Glebe Road and Harold Road to create 8 flats and erection of Block B along Tottenham Lane and towards the rear of Tottenham Lane to create 7 flats and 4 mews houses including landscaping and other associated works.

The following was noted in response to questions from the Committee:

• The Planning Officer reiterated that the building was a good design. The detail of the design concept of Block B had a weaving pattern and a flat roof which expressed that it was a modern building, whilst fitting in with the Edwardian surroundings, including the Police station. The Planning Officer commented that the building would contribute to the quality of the area.
• The building itself had existed for longer than 50 years. The whole life cycle carbon assessment looked at the first 50 years of the development and ensured that the building was sustainable. The building would be expected to have a much longer life span.
• The development would provide a total of 29 residential dwellings, contributing towards much needed housing stock in the borough. The development would also provide 19.4% on-site affordable housing. Based on current values and current build costs, there was no further affordable housing that could be delivered. Planning Officers have advised the applicant to prioritise low cost rented units as there was generally less affordable housing in this part of the borough. The Planning Officer concluded that this was an appropriate affordable housing offer in these circumstances.
• Parking would be provided in line with the London Plan, the site was very accessible and was a car free development in line with policies. There would be blue badge parking available.
• The Planning Officer confirmed that they had been liaising with a number of housing associations who were satisfied with the unit mix proposed for Block C.
• Block C was constrained due to its layout of one bed homes which maximised the space within the block. However, this would maximise the level of affordable units.
• There was ongoing discussion regarding refuse collection. Planning Officers had conditioned a service and delivery management plan as part of the suite of conditions.
• In terms of the wind assessment, the proposed development was not tall enough for this as it was four and three storeys in height.
• The solar PV array was changed several times. The array was enlarged due to an additional roof space being found.
• The Applicant had agreed a contribution towards a feasibility study for a cycle route.
• Block C was revised as it previously had an all-brick roof and there were concerns it would be too plain. This was again revised to include a slate roof, fitting in more with the Police station.
• Block C included insulation to a high standard. There was cycle parking on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Proposal: Full planning application for (i) the demolition of existing buildings and structures,site clearanceand theredevelopment ofthe sitefor aresidential-led, mixed- use development comprising residential units (C3); flexible commercial, business, community, retail and service uses (Class E); hard and soft landscaping; associated parking; and associated works. (ii) Change of use of No. 52 White Hart Lane from residential (C3) to a flexible retail (Class E) (iii) Change of use of No. 867-869 High Road to residential (C3) use.

Recommendation: GRANT

James Dawe, Planning Officer, introduced the report for: Full planning application for (i) the demolition of existing buildings and structures, site clearance and the redevelopment of the site for a residential-led, mixed- use development comprising residential units (C3); flexible commercial, business, community, retail and service uses (Class E); hard and soft landscaping; associated parking; and associated works. (ii) Change of use of No. 52 White Hart Lane from residential (C3) to a flexible retail (Class E) (iii) Change of use of No. 867-869 High Road to residential (C3) use.

The following was noted in response to questions from the Committee:

• The submission had been accompanied by a basement impact assessment that looked at the ground stability of the site and the surroundings. This assessment confirmed that there was appropriate basement and excavation design solutions. These would enable the basement to be excavated and constructed without having impacts on the neighbouring buildings. There would be a survey taken beforehand which would check the condition of the building and monitor conditions during and after construction. If there was any damage, this would be addressed through the party wall agreement.
• Regarding impacts to Brook House primary school, they would benefit from the additional open space. It had always been anticipated that there would be construction on this site, however the long-term impacts were likely to be very positive to the school. There would be some short-term disruption and several conditions and mitigations have been included that would control that as much as possible.
•  The wider High Road West planning application covered the whole site allocation and included the Love Lane Estate, The Planning Officer cited they had an obligation to deliver an area to decant residents from these properties. For this application residents with tenancies at Love Lane Estate that were moving directly into this building would likely pay council rent. However, this would be a housing decision as opposed to a planning decision.
• Planning Officers always considered the quality of the design and ensured that the density delivered was to the best design possible. Planning Officers were satisfied that the quality of provision for the high-density scheme would be acceptable.
• Parking would have to be covered by the parking management plan. The new requirements from the London Plan stated that parking spaces are to be leased not sold. Planning Officers would be looking at how best this could be managed, whilst ensuring they could deliver 10% wheelchair accessible parking. Planning Officers advised they would prioritise the social rented units as part of this plan.
• The start date was set out as five years in the report, but in the detailed conditions the recommendation was 3 years. Previously, Planning Officers had allowed for up to a five-year delay to start working on the development due to uncertainty the recommendation is now for 3 years.
•  A majority of the new dwellings would have good levels of internal light provision, this being 50% of the room. The lower levels of the building would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

There were no new items of urgent business.

To note the date of the next meeting as 11 September 2023.

It was noted that the date of the next meeting was 11^th September 2023.