Agenda and minutes

Venue: Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, 1 Philip Lane, Tottenham N15 4JA

Contact: Fiona Rae, Principal Committee Co-ordinator  3541, Email: fiona.rae@haringey.gov.uk

Note: The meeting will start at 7pm or on the rising of the Full Council, whichever is later. To watch the meeting, click the link on the agenda frontsheet. 

Items
No. Item

1.

FILMING AT MEETINGS

Please note this meeting may be filmed or recorded by the Council for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site or by anyone attending the meeting using any communication method.  Although we ask members of the public recording, filming or reporting on the meeting not to include the public seating areas, members of the public attending the meeting should be aware that we cannot guarantee that they will not be filmed or recorded by others attending the meeting.  Members of the public participating in the meeting (e.g. making deputations, asking questions, making oral protests) should be aware that they are likely to be filmed, recorded or reported on.  By entering the meeting room and using the public seating area, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings.

 

The Chair of the meeting has the discretion to terminate or suspend filming or recording, if in his or her opinion continuation of the filming, recording or reporting would disrupt or prejudice the proceedings, infringe the rights of any individual, or may lead to the breach of a legal obligation by the Council.

Minutes:

The Chair referred to the notice of filming at meetings and this information was noted.

2.

PLANNING PROTOCOL

The Planning Committee abides by the Council’s Planning Protocol 2017.  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.

Minutes:

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

3.

APOLOGIES

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Gina Adamou.

4.

URGENT BUSINESS

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.

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.

5.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

A member with a disclosable pecuniary interest or a prejudicial interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered:

 

(i) must disclose the interest at the start of the meeting or when the interest becomes apparent, and

(ii) may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must withdraw from the meeting room.

 

A member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not registered in the Register of Members’ Interests or the subject of a pending notification must notify the Monitoring Officer of the interest within 28 days of the disclosure.

 

Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal interests and prejudicial interests are defined at Paragraphs 5-7 and Appendix A of the Members’ Code of Conduct

Minutes:

In relation to item 8, HGY/2021/2031 – Wood Green Social Club, 3 & 4 Stuart Crescent, N22 5NJ, Councillor Peter Mitchell noted that two residents had approached him about the application. He explained that he had made it clear that he could not comment but agreed to request that the application be considered by the Planning Sub Committee. Councillor Peter Mitchell would be taking part in the discussion and voting on this item.

6.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 256 KB

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 6 December 2021 as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes of the Planning Sub-Committee held on 6 December 2021 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

7.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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.

Minutes:

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

8.

HGY/2021/2031 - WOOD GREEN SOCIAL CLUB, 3 & 4 STUART CRESCENT, N22 5NJ pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Proposal: Partial demolition of rear extensions and construction of 5 x part two, part three storey mews dwellings. Demolition of three storey front projection, demolition and re-construction of existing 2nd floor of ‘Social Club’ building and change of use of first floor from Community use to C3 (Residential) with balcony areas and internal re-configuration of existing 5 no. residential units within 3 & 4 Stuart Crescent and creation of an additional 9 no. residential units with associated landscaping works and parking.

 

Recommendation: GRANT

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for the partial demolition of rear extensions and construction of 5 x part two, part three storey mews dwellings. Demolition of three storey front projection, demolition and re-construction of existing 2nd floor of ‘Social Club’ building and change of use of first floor from Community use to C3 (Residential) with balcony areas and internal re-configuration of existing 5 no. residential units within 3 & 4 Stuart Crescent and creation of an additional 9 no. residential units with associated landscaping works and parking.

 

Matthew Gunning, Planning Officer, introduced the report and responded to questions from the Committee:

·         In relation to the storeys proposed, it was noted that unit 5 would be single storey and the remaining units would be between two and four storeys. It was added that the bulk of the proposals had been minimised during the application period.

·         In relation to the distance between the proposal and the existing properties on Ewart Grove, the Planning Officer commented that the distances varied slightly depending on where measurements were taken from but were between 19.5m and 20.5m. It was acknowledged that this would be a close relationship but it was considered to be acceptable in an urban context.

·         It was queried whether the height of the wall at the rear of the Social Club would be higher or lower than the existing building. The Planning Officer noted that the heights depended on where the measurements were taken due to the variation of the ground level and the heights of different sections of the proposal. It was explained that, because the wings of the proposed building were angled downwards, or chamfered, and the main form was further from the boundary, the resulting relationship was considered to be acceptable.

·         In relation to the proposed mews house known as Mews 5, the Planning Officer noted that the existing wall was 3.4m high and that the proposed wall would be 6.4m high in total. It was explained that the aspect had been changed during the application process to minimise the bulk of the proposal, particularly in relation to 13 Ewart Grove. It was explained that the garden was considered to be sufficiently deep to mitigate the impact of the wall.

·         It was noted that the locally listed building did not have statutory protection but that the changes would be modest. It was commented that a low wall and soft landscaping would also be introduced at the front of the building and that large structure to the rear of the building would be removed; these were considered to improve the appearance of the building.

·         It was confirmed that the bin storage area on site would be for all units, including the mews houses and the semi-detached element.

·         In relation to parking, it was clarified that it was proposed for the scheme to be car free as there was considered to be capacity in the area. It was stated that paragraph 6.69 of the report should state that it was not considered unreasonable  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

9.

HGY/2021/2283 AND 2284 - PRINTWORKS NOS. 819-829 HIGH ROAD, N17 8ER pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Proposal:Full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and structures to the rear of 819-829 High Road; the demolition of 829 High Road; and redevelopment for a residential-led, mixed-use development comprising residential units (C3), flexible commercial, business and service uses (Class E), a cinema (Sui Generis), hard and soft landscaping, parking, and associated works. To include the change of use of 819-827 High Road to flexible residential (C3), cinema (Sui Generis), and commercial, business and service uses (Class E).

 

Listed building consent: Internal and external alterations to 819/821 High Road (Grade II), including reinstatement of hipped roof, demolition works to the rear, facade and related external works, internal alterations, and associated works.

 

Recommendation: GRANT

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and structures to the rear of 819-829 High Road; the demolition of 829 High Road; and redevelopment for a residential-led, mixed-use development comprising residential units (C3), flexible commercial, business and service uses (Class E), a cinema (Sui Generis), hard and soft landscaping, parking, and associated works. To include the change of use of 819-827 High Road to flexible residential (C3), cinema (Sui Generis), and commercial, business and service uses (Class E).

 

The Committee also considered an application for listed building consent for Internal and external alterations to 819/821 High Road (Grade II), including reinstatement of hipped roof, demolition works to the rear, facade and related external works, internal alterations, and associated works.

 

Philip Elliott, Planning Officer, introduced the report and responded to questions from the Committee:

·         In relation to health, some members of the Committee noted that the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) had requested a section 106 contribution for new healthcare provision. The Assistant Director for Planning, Building Standards, and Sustainability clarified that the council’s Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was clear that health contributions were made through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) rather than section 106 legal agreements. It was noted that the CIL payable was a fixed amount based on floorspace and could not be negotiated. It was explained that CIL money could be spent on health services in the borough and that the council and health partners had a wider relationship to discuss CIL spending. It was noted that CIL was decided by Cabinet but that the CIL governance policy document and delivery plan took health into consideration. It was added that the health services were regularly involved in infrastructure planning discussions.

·         Ian Laurence (F3), applicant team, confirmed that affordable housing would be distributed evenly throughout the development, across all unit sizes and different locations throughout the buildings. Richard Serra (Tottenham Hotspur Football Club), applicant team, stated that the offer was policy compliant and the council would have the option to buy some of the units. It was noted that the council would likely not look to buy the intermediate units as it would not be cost effective to obtain the units at intermediate levels and offer them as council rents.

·         It was clarified that there would be 200sqm of playspace on the podium level which would be accessible by all residents. It was noted that there would be an outdoor, communal amenity space which would be compliant with policy. It was added that the scheme would also improve the public realm in Brunswick Square and Percival Court, including a widened vehicle carriageway and delineated pedestrian area.

·         The Planning Officer noted that the applicant had requested a five year. permission and that this was considered to be acceptable to provide some time for future agreements with neighbouring land owners.

·         It was explained that the scheme would provide 19.5% family housing and it was noted that this was a relatively high level  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

10.

HGY/2021/2882 - LAND ADJOINING REMINGTON ROAD AND PULFORD ROAD, N15 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Proposal: Redevelopment of site including demolition of garages to provide 46 new homes for Council rent (Use Class C3) comprising part 3, 5 and 6 storey apartment buildings (31 homes) and 1, 2 and 3 storey houses and maisonettes (15 homes) with associated amenity space, landscaping, refuse/ recycling and cycle storage facilities. Reconfiguration of Remington Road as one-way street, 7 on-street parking spaces, children's play space, public realm improvements and relocation of existing refuse/recycling facilities.

 

Recommendation: GRANT

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for the redevelopment of site including demolition of garages to provide 46 new homes for Council rent (Use Class C3) comprising part 3, 5 and 6 storey apartment buildings (31 homes) and 1, 2 and 3 storey houses and maisonettes (15 homes) with associated amenity space, landscaping, refuse/ recycling and cycle storage facilities. Reconfiguration of Remington Road as one-way street, 7 on-street parking spaces, children's play space, public realm improvements and relocation of existing refuse/recycling facilities.

 

Tania Skelli, Planning Officer, introduced the report and responded to questions from the Committee:

·         It was enquired why the proposal would be built on green space and how many trees would be removed. The Planning Officer explained that the site was not classified as green space but included an area of non-designated open space which was considered to be low quality. It was noted that 15 trees would be lost but that there would be 63 new trees. The Head of Development Management acknowledged that the quantitative loss of open space was not strictly in accordance with Policy DM20, which stated that there should be no net loss. However, as the area had been assessed as low quality space and the proposal would deliver enhancements, it was considered that the benefits outweighed the harm of the proposal and that the scheme was acceptable.

·         Some members noted that there had been little response to the consultation and commented that it was reassuring to see some comments in the addendum. It was suggested that the council should employ a community development worker to coproduce the communal areas with residents. Martin Cowie, applicant team, explained that residents and the local community would be consulted on the specifics of the landscaping. It was noted that the current proposals were based on the comments received so far but that further engagement would take place. It was confirmed that, although it may not be possible to deliver some requests, the applicant would be happy to accept a condition to reflect this.

·         In relation to a question about the response from the Conservation Officer, it was clarified that the site was located in the St Ann’s Conservation Area, not the Wood Green Conservation Area. It was confirmed that the Conservation Officer had not objected to the proposals and it was considered that there would be no harm to the conservation area.

·         The Head of Development Management explained that, as this was a council application, the carbon offset payment would be undertaken as an exchange of letters between Council Directors as it was not possible for the council to secure a section 106 agreement with itself.

·         Some members drew attention to the illustration of the village square and raised concerns that there was a pathway from the playspace directly onto the road. It was also noted that raised walls were considered to be unsafe as pedestrians could be pinned against these walls by cars. It was suggested that the square should be redesigned. Sarah (Landscape Architect),  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

11.

UPDATE ON MAJOR PROPOSALS pdf icon PDF 179 KB

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.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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.

12.

APPLICATIONS DETERMINED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS pdf icon PDF 101 KB

To advise the Planning Committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period 22 November 2021 to 10 December 2021.

Minutes:

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.

13.

NEW ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.

14.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

To note the date of the next meeting as 24 January 2022 (provisional).

Minutes:

It was noted that the date of the next meeting was 31 January 2022.