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, Councillor Dunstall and Councillor Ibrahim, Councillor Worrell. Apologies for lateness were received from Councillor Brennan.

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 12 below.

There were no items of urgent business.

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Cllr Brennan recused herself from item 8 as she had prejudicial interest, she sits on the members forum for the Civic Centre.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 18^th July 2023 as a correct record.

RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 18 July 2023 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:Full planning application for the redevelopment of the existing rear car park for the erection of a three storey building (plus roof enclosure) comprising of Class E floorspace; 2 x two storey links; creation of central courtyard; parking and landscaping; and refurbishment and external alterations of the existing Civic Centre and offices, including alterations to entrance facade and fenestration; and associated works for the continuation of mixed civic (Class F1) and office (Class E) uses

Listed Building Consent application for the refurbishment and extension of the Civic Centre including the replacement of elevational pre-cast concrete panels; replacement of windows and curtain walling; removal of entrance steps and replacement with a ramp; removal of part of the roof structure to create an open plant room; installation of photovoltaic panels at roof level; installation of thermal insulation; removal of internal partitions in the north wing; extension to the Civic Centre to provide three-storey building and 2x two-storey links; and associated works

Recommendation: GRANT

Samuel Uff, Planning Officer introduced the report for full planning application for the redevelopment of the existing rear car park for the erection of a three storey building (plus roof enclosure) comprising of Class E floorspace; 2 x two storey links; creation of central courtyard; parking and landscaping; and refurbishment and external alterations of the existing Civic Centre and offices, including alterations to entrance facade and fenestration; and associated works for the continuation of mixed civic (Class F1) and office (Class E) uses. Listed Building Consent application for the refurbishment and extension of the Civic Centre including the replacement of elevational pre-cast concrete panels; replacement of windows and curtain walling; removal of entrance steps and replacement with a ramp; removal of part of the roof structure to create an open plant room; installation of photovoltaic panels at roof level; installation of thermal insulation; removal of internal partitions in the northwing; extension to the Civic Centre to provide three-storey building and 2x two-storey links; and associated works.

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

• There would be offsite parking facilities at George Meehan House and in the Wood Green mall. The Town Centre also has an excessive car park. Staff could utilise any of these for parking.
• The parking scheme complies with the London Plan. Blue Badge holding staff could use this to park on any neighbouring street, in light of this, there was sufficient on street parking to accommodate  staff with blue badges. This would be monitored, and  modelling was based on current numbers.
• Officers can only consider what is in the red line boundary. In regard to the Woodland Garden, this area has been assessed but further discussion could be picked up in the Strategic Planning Committee/Local plan.
• There was not currently potential for having any memorial benches. However, the Applicant team has not finalised the design, residents and councillors could contribute to this final design.
• In terms of the design, the new annexe will have window reveals which would help to address any risks of overheating by reducing the amount of solar gain. The overheating risk in the existing building would be managed by a hybrid ventilation strategy with openable windows and mechanical ventilation, an open plan layout for more cross ventilation and improvements to insulation to the existing building would help regulate the temperatures.
• The glazing of the windows in the building design would be enhanced in terms of it’s G Value, that would mean less sunlight would beam into the building. This would also help with overheating risks.
• The entire building is protected by the listing due to its use of Scandinavian architecture.
• Officers would receive the detailed design of the double stacking cycle parking and ensure there are no safety issues. The double stacked cycle parking allows for a more generous cycle parking provision. There would be two cycle parking areas. Within the first storage area, there would be space for ground level parking for larger bikes. There is a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

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.

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

·         Regarding Edmansons Close, the applicant was a charity so was not set up for development, which meant that it was taking longer than it normally would. Officers had also found several issues along the way that were being worked through.

·         Regarding Arundel Court and Baldewyne Court, that was expected to be submitted before Christmas this year. There had been issues that the housing team have had to work through which have caused delays. They have now got the funding for the project to move it forward.

RESOLVED

To note the report.

There were no new items of urgent business.

To note the date of the next meeting as 2^nd October.

It was noted that the date of the next meeting was 16^th October.