Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr Solomon for whom Cllr Williams substituted.

A member with a personal interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered must disclose to that meeting the existence and nature of that interest at the commencement of that consideration, or when the interest becomes apparent.

A member with a personal interest in a matter also has a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public with knowledge of the relevant facts would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice the member’s judgement of the public interest and if this interest affects their financial position or the financial position of a person or body as described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct and/or if it relates to the determining of any approval, consent, licence, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.

Cllr Peacock stated her intention to speak in objection to item 10 and agreed therefore not to take any part in Committee discussions on this item. Cllr Peacock also declared a personal interest in relation to item 7 in that she had run the building in question for a number of years.

Cllr McNamara declared a personal interest in agenda items 7 and 8 by virtue of being a Bruce Grove ward Councillor.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 11 June 2012.

The Committee queried the proposed condition relating to noise outlined in the minutes for the 865 High Road N17 0AA application as it was considered that the Committee had requested a strengthening of this condition beyond compliance with BS8233 to address the issue of the nearby wood machinists. It was agreed that officers would revisit this condition with a view to broadening its scope.

RESOLVED

·      That subject to the amendment above, the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June be approved and signed by the chair.

Conversion of Grade II listed building to provide 9 residential units and erection of a new building to the rear to accommodate 4 self contained flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and subject to S106 Agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the planning application at 7 Bruce Grove N17 6RA. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities and recommended that the permission be granted subject to conditions and a s)106 agreement. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining the key aspects of the application and responded to questions from the Committee.

The following points were raised in discussion:

·      It was confirmed that the staircase in the vestibule would be moved and reconstructed within the main building.

·      In respect to the commemorative plaques currently on site, it was confirmed that four would be retained and that an informative would be added for consultation to be undertaken with local Councillors in determining their location in the building.

·      The Committee raised concern about the proximity of the bus stop located directly outside the front of the building. The transport officer confirmed that the bus stop in question was under the control of Transport for London (TfL) and that the Council were liaising with the TfL Network Manager in the development of a collective solution to siting issues with regard to other bus stops and crossing points on the High Road. It was agreed that details of discussions to date with TfL on this issue would be circulated to the Committee. A commitment was also made to consult local Councillors in the development of a solution going forward.

·      The classification of the development as car free was queried as the proposal included provision of two parking spaces within the scheme. It was agreed that the scheme should more appropriately be classified as a car restricted development and that the two spaces needed to be clearly designated through an additional condition as for disabled and trade services use only. 

·      It was requested that an informative be added proposing Trades House as a name for the scheme.

RESOLVED

·      That planning permission be granted in accordance with planning application no. HGY/2012/0563, subject to a pre-condition that the owners of the application site shall first have entered into an Agreement or Agreements with the Council under Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (As Amended) and Section 16 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 in order to secure:

(1.1) A sum of £1,000.00 towards the amendment of the relevant Traffic Management Order(s) (TMO) controlling on-street parking in the vicinity of the site to reflect that the residential units shall be designated 'car free' and therefore no residents therein will be entitled to apply for a residents parking permit under the terms of this Traffic Management Order(s) (TMO);

 (1.2) The S106 to include the provision of one years free membership to a  “Car club scheme” for residents of the new development to help mitigate the lack of off-street parking provision;

(1.3) That the Agreements referred to in the resolution above is to be completed within such  ...  view the full minutes text for item 191.

Listed Building Consent for the conversion of Grade II listed building to provide 9 residential units and erection of a new building to the rear to accommodate 4 self contained flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant Listed Buidling Consent subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the listed building consent related to the 7 Bruce Grove N17 6RA planning application.

RESOLVED

·      That listed building consent HGY/2012/0564 be granted subject to conditions

IMPLEMENTATION 

1.         The works hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the end of three years from the date of this consent.

Reason: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2.         The development hereby permitted shall not be undertaken before a contract for the carrying out of the works of redevelopment of the site has been made and full planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment for which the contract provides.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

EXTERNAL APPEARANCE

3.         No new plumbing, pipes, soilstacks, flues, vents or ductwork shall be fixed on the external faces of the building unless shown on the drawings hereby approved.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

4.         No new grilles, security alarms, lighting, cameras or other appurtenances shall be fixed on the external faces of the building unless shown on the drawings hereby approved.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

5.         All new external and internal works and finishes and works of making good to the retained fabric, shall match the existing adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to material, colour, texture and profile, unless shown otherwise on the drawings or other documentation hereby approved or required by any condition(s) attached to this consent.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

6.         The new joinery work shall match the existing joinery work adjacent in respect of materials, dimensions and profiles, unless shown otherwise on the drawings or other documentation hereby approved or required by any condition(s) attached to this consent.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

7.         The position type and method of installation of all new and relocated services and related fixtures shall be specified in advance of any work being carried out, and the advance approval of the Council as local planning authority shall be obtained wherever these installations are visible, or where ducts or other methods of concealment are proposed.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

8.         Details in respect of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council as local planning authority in consultation with English Heritage before the relevant work is begun. The relevant work shall be carried out in accordance with such approved details [specify: detailed drawings at [scale]; samples of materials, schedule of works/specification, method statement, other]:

a.      An elevation at an appropriate scale (1:20 or larger) showing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 192.

Variation of condition 2 (plans and specifications) attached to planning permission HGY/2009/1122, to substitute existing drawings scheduled in the decision notice with revised drawings

RECOMMENDATION: That planning permission be granted, subject to conditions and subject to a s106 legal agreement

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of a variation to the planning permission previously granted for 700-702 High Road, N17 0AE (HGY/2009/1122). The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities, and recommended that the permission be granted subject to conditions and a s)106 agreement. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining the key aspects of the application and responded to questions from the Committee.

The Committee raised concern about the design of the building frontage to Tottenham High Road and that the drawings provided in the application did not provide sufficient detail on a number of design aspects such as the impact of the proposed design on the side window to one of the adjacent buildings. Officers confirmed that the applicant had been asked to provide scale drawings of the frontage for consultation with the conservation officer and English Heritage. In light of this, the Committee passed a motion, seconded, that the application be deferred until more detailed, scale drawings of the frontage could be provided as well as further information on the design specification including proposed materials. This would help provide assurance to the Committee that the scheme would be in keeping with the design standard of the High Road. 

RESOLVED

·      That determination of planning application HGY/2012/0996 be deferred to a future Committee meeting to allow the applicant to submit the additional information requested above for consideration.

Construction of additional storeys on third and sixth floor and a single storey extension to north west elevation, with ancillary facilities and alterations, to increase accommodation from 146 bedrooms to 182 bedrooms.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

Cllr Peacock did not take any part in Committee discussions on this item. 

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the planning application at 143 Northumberland Park N17 0TL. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities.

It was noted that a previous application had been refused planning permission on the grounds on being contrary to Policy HSG5 and resulting in the intensification of use of the hostel. It was advised that this decision had been the subject of a subsequent appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The appeal had been dismissed and a revised application submitted in line with the Inspectors findings and which was now before the Committee for consideration. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining the key aspects of the application and responded to questions from the Committee.

The Committees attention was drawn to the detail of the appeal findings of the Planning Inspector in October 2011 against the previous decision to refuse planning permission. It was emphasised that the Inspector had not refused the appeal on the ground of over-intensification of use of the hostel but on poor standard of design with particular regard to material, height and massing and which would have harmed the character and appearance of the area. The planning application had subsequently been redesigned in line with the Inspector’s findings and officers were now recommending that the revised application be granted planning permission subject to conditions as it was considered that there was no longer strong enough justification to refuse approval using policy HSG5. The Committee was reminded that the Planning Inspectorate decision constituted a highly material consideration that needed to be taken into account during their deliberations.

Cllr Peacock addressed the Committee in her capacity as a local ward Councillor to speak in objection to the application. She outlined some of the issues with the hostel that had been raised over a number of years at her ward surgeries, predominantly those relating to the management and condition of the building. These included structural shortcomings of the building such as the location of WCs and showers on alternate floors and evidence of the unsuitable placement of families with children in the hostel.

Cllr Amin addressed the Committee to speak in objection to the application and expanded on the issues with the hostel that had been advised to her as a ward Councillor. There were general concerns about the placement of vulnerable people in the building and the lack of provision of associated support. Issues had also been raised with the limited communal facilities provided to residents which often resulted in groups congregating outside and causing associated issues with anti-social behaviour.

Mr Turrson-Badoo, a resident from Northumberland Park Road addressed the meeting to speak in objection to the application. He expressed concern over the rising crime and deprivation rate in the area and the impact that an extension of the hostel  ...  view the full minutes text for item 194.

Mixed use development providing commercial units along Lymington Avenue and 66 residential units arranged from 2 - 6 storeys, with parking and private amenity areas to the rear.

RECOMMENDATION: That planning permission be granted, subject to conditions and a s106 legal agreement.

Cllr Peacock rejoined the Committee.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the planning application at Lymington Avenue N22 6JB. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities, and recommended that the permission be granted subject to conditions and a s)106 agreement. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining the key aspects of the application and responded to questions from the Committee.

·      In response to concerns about the potential for the overshadowing of properties in the roads to the rear of the scheme, the design elements proposed to mitigate these risks were noted including the stepped form of the development. 

·      Confirmation was provided that the provision of further car club spaces on Lymington Avenue would be subject to review in line with the demand arising from the scheme.

·      It was confirmed that further discussions would be required with the developers regarding the objection from a local resident to the location of a bin store backing onto 98 Pelham Road. As such, it was agreed that a condition be added to require the submission of further details to the Council in this regards before the development commenced with a viewing to minimising the impact on Pelham Road.

·      It was requested that an informative be added for the developers to consult with local ward Councillors with regards to the naming the scheme.

·      Members raised concern over the impact of the development on the number of narrow pathways in the vicinity of the scheme. It was confirmed that the planning agreement set out a 3m minimum width of footways around the development.

RESOLVED

·      That planning application HGY/2012/0770 be approved subject to a pre-condition that the owners of the application site shall first have entered into an Agreement or Agreements with the Council under Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (As Amended) and Section 16 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 in order to secure:

(1.1) A contribution of £.335,000.00 towards educational facilities within the Borough according to the formula set out in Policy UD8 and Supplementary Planning Guidance 10c of the Haringey Unitary Development Plan July 2006;

(1.2) A contribution of £80,000.00 towards walking and cycling improvements within the local area;

(1.3) A car-free development.  The residential units must be defined as car-free and therefore no residents therein will be entitled to apply for a resident’s parking permit under the terms of the of the relevant TMO controlling on-street parking in the vicinity of the development.

(1.4) An open space contribution of £85,000.00

(1.5) The developer to pay a administration / monitoring cost of £1,500.00 in connection with this Section 106 agreement.

(1.6) A sum of £1,000.00 made towards the amendment of the relevant Traffic Management Order(s) (TMO) controlling on-street parking in the vicinity of the site to reflect that other than the 11 car parking spaces proposed the residential units hereby approved shall be designated  ...  view the full minutes text for item 195.

Redevelopment of the vacant site to include erection of a four storey building fronting Lordship Lane comprising 14 x 1 bed and 2 x 2 bed supported housing units for people with mental health and learning disabilities with an A3 unit (cafe) ancillary to the building at ground floor level, with 28 bicycle stands, 5 car parking spaces and an area for refuse and recycling to the rear (AMENDED DESCRIPTION).

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission, subject to conditions and subject to a s106 legal agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the planning application at 673 Lordship Lane N22 5LA. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities and recommended that the permission be granted subject to conditions. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining the key aspects of the application and responded to questions from the Committee.

·      The Committee raised the importance of being given the opportunity to provide input into the selection of materials for schemes where it constituted an important part of the end design. As such, it was agreed that an informative would be added to provide the Committee with the opportunity to look at the choice of materials for the development.

At a wider level, it was agreed that a new procedure would be introduced to inform local ward Councillors and Planning Committee members when materials were released for planning schemes to provide a two week period of opportunity during which their input could be given. Following this period, officers would then approve the materials. To accompany this new procedure, a Member training course on materials would be scheduled after Christmas.

·      The Committee discussed the importance of the scheme complying with the secured by design Police initiative particularly as it would provide housing for people with mental health and learning disabilities. As such, it was requested that two of the key features in this regard around key controlled areas and post boxes within the entrance lobbies be strengthened through inclusion as a condition to ensure compliance. 

·      It was requested that an informative be added proposing Vincent House as a name for the scheme.

RESOLVED

·      That planning application HGY/2011/1597 be approved subject to a pre-condition that Dr S L Datoo, DRS Domiciliary Agency Ltd and [the owner (s)] of the application site shall have first entered into an Agreement with the Council under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (As amended) and Section 16 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 in order to secure £28,000 towards Transportation Contribution, £1000 towards the amendment of the TMO, a contribution towards local Employment and Construction Training initiatives and £1000 towards recovery costs; i.e. a total of £30,000.

(1.1) That the Agreements referred to in the resolution above is to be completed within such extended time as the Council's Assistant Director (Planning Policy and Development) shall in his sole discretion allow; and

(1.2) That in the absence of the Agreements referred to in the resolution above being completed within the time period provided in the resolution above, the planning application reference number HGY/2011/1597 be refused for the following reason:

The proposal fails to provide an Transportation Contribution in accordance with the requirements set out in Supplementary Planning Guidance 10a attached to the Haringey Unitary Development Plan,  a contribution towards the amendment of the TMO, contribution towards local Employment and Construction Training initiatives and contribution towards  ...  view the full minutes text for item 196.

Erection of 4 storey block comprising 8 x two bed flats with x 2 dormer windows at the rear (amended description) (amended plans).

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission, subject to conditions and subject to a s106 legal agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the planning application at 606 Lordship Lane N22 5JH. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities, and recommended that the permission be granted subject to conditions. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining the key aspects of the application and responded to questions from the Committee.

RESOLVED

·      That planning application HGY/2012/0491 be approved subject to a pre-condition that Simon Oliver Magic Drinks Ltd and [the owner (s)] of the application site shall have first entered into an Agreement with the Council under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (As amended) and Section 16 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 in order to secure £43,912.50 as an Educational Contribution, £3000 contribution towards a Section 106/278 agreement , £1000 towards the amendment of the TMO, a contribution towards local Employment and Construction Training initiatives and £1000 towards recovery costs; i.e. a total of £48,912.

(1.1) That the Agreements referred to in Resolution (1) above is to be completed  within such extended time as the Council's Assistant Director (Planning Policy and Development) shall in his sole discretion allow; and

(1.2) That in the absence of the Agreements referred to in Resolution (1) above being completed within the time period provided for in Resolution (2) above, the planning application reference number HGY/2012/0491 be refused for the following reason:

The proposal fails to provide an Education Contribution in accordance with the requirements set out in Supplementary Planning Guidance 12 'Educational Needs Generated by New Housing Development' attached to the Haringey Unitary Development Plan, a contribution of £3000 towards a Section 106/278 agreement, a contribution towards the amendment of the TMO, a contribution towards local Employment and Construction Training initiatives and contribution towards recovery costs

·    That, following completion of the Agreement referred to above within the time period set out, planning permission be granted in accordance with planning application reference number HGY/2012/0491 subject to conditions:

IMPLEMENTATION

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 complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.

MATERIALS & SITE LAYOUT

3.         Notwithstanding the description of the materials in the application, no development shall be commenced until precise details of the external materials to be used in connection with the new building hereby approved (including front boundary treatments) have been submitted to, approved in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 197.

Erection of a three storey building comprising 4 x 1 beds, 3 x 2 beds, 2 x 3 bed self contained flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and subject to a s106 legal agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the planning application at 283 Hermitage Road N4 1NP. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, planning obligations, human rights and equalities, and recommended that the permission be granted subject to conditions and a s)106 agreement.

On a motion, seconded, it was:

RESOLVED

·      That determination of planning application HGY/2011/2138 be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration and Economy.

Committee members were asked to forward any comments on this application directly to the Assistant Director.

Monday, 10 September, 7pm

Monday 10 September, 19.00.