Agenda, decisions and minutes

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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 13 below.

The Chair drew the Committee’s attention to the omission of the standing planning protocol item from the agenda.  Copies of the planning protocol summary document were available to members of the public present at the meeting.

None.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 13 March 2017.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 13 March 2017 be approved.

Noted.

Proposal: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a building providing 434 sq.m.  (GEA) of commercial floorspace (Class A1/A3), 128 residential units (117 shared ownership units) (Class C3), landscaped amenity space, cycle parking and all structural and associated works.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and signing of s106 Legal Agreement.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a building providing 434 sq.m. (GEA) of commercial floorspace (Class A1/A3), 128 residential units (117 shared ownership units) (Class C3), landscaped amenity space, cycle parking and all structural and associated works.

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

The Committee raised a number of questions and issues, responses to which are summarised as follows:

-           The proposal on waste management had changed to increase the size of the bin store, following the objections made by the Waste Management Team.

-           Wind modelling had been carried out on the initial development, however once other developments were in place, the conditions would likely improve.

-           In relation to wheelchair access, the site had step free access and was easily connected to Tottenham Hale station, which was an accessible station.

-           The s106 money available for use in Down Lane Park would be used on a number of different projects identified in the green open space strategy.

-           The site was not in a Controlled Parking Zone, but the surrounding areas were, and it was expected that a large proportion of residents would use public transport.  There would be a large loading bay on Station Road and Hale Road, and this could be used by delivery vehicles accessing the site.

-           Bike parking was provided on the 1^st and 2^nd floor, using a two tiered parking system.

-           The architects had met with the Quality Review Panel on three occasions and had significantly changed and sculpted the scheme through this process.  The site was a challenging one, however, the architects did not feel that the scheme had been constrained due to this.

The Chair moved the recommendation and following a vote, it was

RESOLVED

i)          That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission and that the Head of Development Management is authorised to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives subject to the signing of a section 106 and Legal Agreement providing for the obligations set out in the Heads of Terms below.

ii)         That the section 106 legal agreement referred to in resolution (i) above is to be completed no later than 10^th July 2017 or within such extended time as the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director Planning shall in her/his sole discretion allow; and

iii)       That, following completion of the agreement(s) referred to in resolution (i) within the time period provided for in resolution (ii) above, planning permission is granted in accordance with the Planning Application subject to the attachment of the conditions.

Conditions

1)        Three Year Expiry (HGY Development Management)

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

Proposal: Conversion of disused first and second floor of existing building above existing ground floor retail unit to create seven dwellings. Modification to roof above existing buildings at first and second floor level, including re-positioning of small plant. Modification to rear of existing building at second floor level including construction of new build extension creating a further three dwellings (10 dwellings in total). Modification to proposed residential entrance at ground floor level.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and signing of s106 Legal Agreement.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the conversion of disused first and second floor of existing building above existing ground floor retail unit to create seven dwellings. Modification to roof above existing buildings at first and second floor level, including re-positioning of small plant. Modification to rear of existing building at second floor level including construction of new build extension creating a further three dwellings (10 dwellings in total). Modification to proposed residential entrance at ground floor level.

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

The Committee raised a number of questions and issues, responses to which are summarised as follows:

-           The façade of the building would remain the same, as would the retail unit on the ground floor.  The first and second floor of the building had been vacant for around 15 years, and the proposal was to create 7 residential units.

-           Cycle parking would be provided on the 1^st floor of the premises.

The Chair moved the recommendation, and following a vote it was

RESOLVED

i)          That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission and that the Head of Development Management is authorised to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives subject to the signing of a section 106 Legal Agreement providing for the obligation set out in the Heads of Terms below.

ii)         That the section 106 legal agreement referred to in resolution (i) above is to be completed no later than 16/04/2017 or within such extended time as the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director Planning shall in her/his sole discretion allow; and

iii)       That, following completion of the agreement(s) referred to in resolution (i) within the time period provided for in resolution (ii) above, planning permission be granted in accordance with the Planning Application subject to the attachment of the conditions.

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 accordance with the following approved plans and specifications:

Reason: In order to avoid doubt and in the interests of good planning.

CONSERVATION

3.      Samples of all the new proposed materials and external finishes should be submitted for further approval, prior to commencement of works on site.

Reason: To ensure the preservation and enhancement of the conservation area and locally listed building

4.      A further statement indicating the repair works to the front elevation and a relating methodology should be submitted for further approval, prior to commencement of works on site.

Reason: To ensure the preservation and enhancement of the conservation area and locally listed building

TRANSPORT

5.      Prior to the commencement  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

The following items are pre-application presentations to the Planning Sub-Committee and discussion of proposals.

Notwithstanding that this is a formal meeting of the Sub-Committee, no decision will be taken on the following items and any subsequent applications will be the subject of a report to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee in accordance with standard procedures.

The provisions of the Localism Act 2011 specifically provide that a Councillor should not be regarded as having a closed mind simply because they previously did or said something that, directly or indirectly, indicated what view they might take in relation to any particular matter.  Pre-application briefings provide the opportunity for Members to raise queries and identify any concerns about proposals.

The Members’ Code of Conduct and the Planning Protocol 2016 continue to apply for pre-application meeting proposals even though Members will not be exercising the statutory function of determining an application.  Members should nevertheless ensure hat they are not seen to pre-determine or close their mind to any such proposal otherwise they will be precluded from participating in determining the application or leave any decision in which they have subsequently participated open to challenge.

Noted.

Proposal: Redevelopment of the site to create a mixed-use development comprising 9 retails units (approx. 2,00sqm), a 148 bed hotel (approx. 5,300sqm), and 199 residential units.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

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 Committee received the report detailing updates on major proposals, and the Chair requested that where Members had questions regarding specific schemes that they should contact officers directly.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To advise the Planning Committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period 1 March 2017 to 30 March 2017.

The Committee received the report detailing applications determined under delegated powers, and the Chair requested that where Members had questions regarding specific schemes that they should contact officers directly.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To consider any items admitted at item 3 above.

None.

8 May 2017

Noted the date of the next meeting – 8 May 2017.