Agenda and minutes

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Noted.

The Planning Committee abides by the Council’s Planning Protocol 2016.  A factsheet covering some of the key points within the protocol as well as some of the context for Haringey’s planning process is provided alongside the agenda pack available to the public at each meeting as well as on the Haringey Planning Committee webpage.

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.

Neither the number of objectors or supporters nor the extent of their opposition or support are of themselves material planning considerations.

The Planning Committee is held as a meeting in public and not a public meeting.  The right to speak from the floor is agreed beforehand in consultation with officers and the Chair.  Any interruptions from the public may mean that the Chamber needs to be cleared.

Noted.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Beacham.

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 9 below.

None.

None.

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 that 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: Hybrid application (part outline and part detailed) for a revised masterplan for the redevelopment of the site to provide approximately 1600 residential units, and an increase in commercial floorspace over the previously approved scheme.

Representatives for the applicant and the planning officer gave a short presentation on early plans for the scheme.

In response to questions and comments from the Committee, the applicant stated that:

-           The new plans included more homes, employment and open spaces than the consented scheme. 

-           The GP surgery had been removed from the plans, due to a neighbouring site including it in their scheme, and it was anticipated that the other site would be completed first.

-           It was anticipated that the ownership of the pocket parks would fall to the residents and be maintained and management by the site’s estate management team, and the cost of this would be covered in the service charges.

The Chair thanked all for attending.

Proposal: Submission of reserved matters namely a) scale b) layout c) landscape and d) appearance for a development comprising a total of 54 affordable residential units (Class C3) (12 x 1 bed, 24 x 2 bed and 18 x 3 bed units) in three blocks ranging in height from 4-stories to 5-stories pursuant to outline planning application ref: HGY/2016/2184.

Representatives for the applicant and the planning officer gave a short presentation on early plans for the scheme.

In response to questions and comments from the Committee, the applicant stated that:

-           The wall height along Monument Way would be up to 2m in height, although this would not affect light into the properties.

-           The plans had been considered by the QRP on three occasions.

-           The balconies all had a solid front which should eliminate noise from the road when being utilised.

-           The deck access backed on to kitchens and bathrooms and would not cause disturbance to residents in their lounge areas or bedrooms/

The Chair thanked all for attending.

To consider any items admitted at item 4 above.

None.

11 September 2017

11 September 2017.