Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Basu, for whom Cllr Egan was substituting, from Cllr Reid, for whom Cllr Hare was substituting and from Cllr Schmitz for whom Cllr Scott was substituting.

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.

The Chair agreed to a request from Cllr McNamara that future items for the Regulatory Committee be discussed as an item of urgent business.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider receiving deputations and/or petitions in accordance with Part Four, Section B, Paragraph 29 of the Council’s Constitution.

A petition had been submitted in respect of agenda item 9 – 145h Crouch Hill – and would be considered under the agenda item to which it referred.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 10 September 2012.

RESOLVED

That the second paragraph of PC214 be amended to read “It was agreed that the informative in respect of the naming of the new development at 7 Bruce Grove, considered on 9 July 2012, be amended to include the Committee suggestion of the rear building being Luke Howard Close and the house being Trades House.”

That, subject to the amendment above, the minutes be approved and signed by the Chair.

Demolition of existing property and erection of new 2 storey dwelling with rooms in roof and at basement level.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission, subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, regarding the application for planning permission at 54 Sheldon Avenue, N6, for demolition of existing property and erection of a new 2-storey dwelling with rooms in roof and at basement level. The report set out details of the site and surroundings, proposal, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, details of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) applicable, human rights and equalities issues, and recommended that the application be granted, subject to conditions. The Planning Officer gave a presentation on key aspects of the report, and responded to questions from the Committee:

·        In response to a question from the Committee regarding the hydrological information provided by the applicants, it was confirmed that a full hydrological report had been submitted, but that as the application had been made prior to the new arrangements for basement developments, there was no Basement Impact Assessment.

·        The Committee requested that images of sites as existing and proposed be produced to the same scale and from the same angle, so that such views were directly comparable.

·        With regard to the cumulative impact of basement developments, it was reported that a condition was proposed that a report on this issue be produced by an appropriately qualified person to ensure that any issues were identified and suitable mitigation imposed prior to work commencing. This issue had been raised in consideration of the new Principles of Basement Development guidance and there would be more rigorous tests around such issues for new applications involving basement excavations.

·        The Committee expressed a view that the monkeypuzzle tree to the front of the site should be retained, and it was agreed that this could be added as a condition.

The Chair moved the recommendations of the report, with an additional condition that the monkeypuzzle tree should be retained and on a vote it was:

RESOLVED

That application HGY/2011/2065 be granted, subject to the conditions below and the additional condition regarding the retention of the monkeypuzzle tree.

Applicant’s drawing No. (s) 54SHE-001 P2, 54SHE-002 P2, 54SHE-003 P3, 54SHE-020 P1, 54SHE-030 P2, 54SHE-031 P2, 54SHE-Location Plan, 54SHE-100P4, 54SHE-101P3, 54SHE-102P3, 54SHE-103P2, 54SHE-110P2, 54SHE-200P4, 54SHE-300P3, 54SHE-301P3.

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 materials to be used in connection with the extensions hereby permitted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 226.

Conservation area consent for demolition of existing property and erection of new 2 storey dwelling with rooms in roof and at basement level.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission, subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, regarding the application for Conservation Area consent for the demolition of existing property and erection of a new 2-storey dwelling with rooms in the roof and at basement level at 54 Sheldon Avenue. The report set out details of the site and surroundings, the proposal, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, CIL applicable, human rights and equalities considerations and recommended that permission be granted, subject to conditions.

The Chair moved the recommendations of the report and it was:

RESOLVED

That Conservation Area consent application HGY/2011/2066 be granted, subject to conditions.

Applicant’s drawing No. (s) 54SHE-001 P2, 54SHE-002 P2, 54SHE-003 P3, 54SHE-020 P1, 54SHE-030 P2, 54SHE-031 P2, 54SHE-Location Plan, 54SHE-100P4, 54SHE-101P3, 54SHE-102P3, 54SHE-103P2, 54SHE-110P2, 54SHE-200P4, 54SHE-300P3, 54SHE-301P3.

Conditions:

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 demolition 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: In order to ensure that the site is not left open and vacant to the detriment of the character and visual amenities of the locality

REASONS FOR APPROVAL

The demolition of the building on this site is acceptable in principle as it makes a neutral contribution to the character and appearance of Highgate Conservation Area. Subject to conditions, their demolition is acceptable and accord with the National Planning Policy Framework, policies 7.8 and 7.9 of the London Plan 2011, policy CSV7 'Demolition in Conservation Areas' of the adopted Haringey Unitary development Plan 2006 and SPG2 'Conservation & Archaeology'.

Section 106: No

Conversion of church recording studios to 5.no residential units (C3) (4 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed) and 50sqm of commercial/office (B1) space.

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

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, on the planning application for the conversion of church recording studios to 5 residential units and 50sqm of commercial/office space. The report set out details of the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, planning obligations/CIL, human rights and equalities issues, and recommended that the application be granted, subject to conditions and to a s106 legal agreement. The planning officer gave a presentation outlining key aspects of the report and advised that subsequent to the report being written an additional 5 letters of objection had been received and a petition containing approximately 500 signatures, which was passed around for the Committee’s inspection.

In response to questions from the Committee, the following points were discussed.

• Although the scheme was designated car-free, residents would be entitled to purchase visitor permits; confirmation would need to be sought from the parking department as to the limit on the number of such permits that could be issued. The Committee asked that this be looked into.
• It was confirmed that the e-petition referred to in the report was in objection to the application, and had been submitted via the Council’s website. In response to concerns raised that the neighbouring church had not been consulted, it was confirmed that the church had been consulted, and a response from solicitors acting on behalf of the church was included in the consultation responses on the Council’s website.
• It was confirmed that the nearest parking space for a car club space as specified in the report was across the road, but that there were several possible locations for this space.
• The Committee expressed concerns regarding sound insulation between the flats, particularly if the large stained-glass windows were going to span different units. It was confirmed that all flats would need to comply with building regulations, but that if this were a specific concern, an additional condition could be added in respect of soundproofing.
• With regards to the proposed change of use, it was confirmed that this site did not fall within a town centre location or an employment area, and that as a recording studio the premises was sui generis and not a specific employment use. Change of use was therefore considered acceptable at this location.
• The Committee also expressed concern about the other recording studios and the church within the same building, and how the proposed flats would be soundproofed against these uses without causing disturbance to residents, or incurring costly soundproofing requirements for the tenants of these other organisations. It was suggested that a further condition be applied to provide reassurance on this point.
• The Committee obtained advice from the legal officer that they should give due weight to signatures to the petition from addresses outside of the borough, and to consider such a submission in its totality and on its relevance to planning issues. Marc Dorfman, Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Economy, advised that the key planning issues addressed by the petition were those of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 228.

Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission HGY/2008/2319 for retention of pub use at ground and basement levels, with refurbishment of upper floors to form 1 x 3 bed, 1 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed flat.  Demolition of existing side extensions and erection of new three storey side extensions and erection of new three storey rear extension comprising 3 x 1 bed and 1 x 2 bed flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and subject to Sec. 106 Legal Agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which set out the application for planning permission to replace an extant permission for retention of pub use at ground and basement levels, with refurbishment of upper floors to form flats at the Nightingale, 40 Nightingale Lane, N8. The report set out details of the site and surroundings, the proposal, planning history, relevant planning policies, consultation and responses, analysis, CIL applicable, human rights and equalities considerations and recommended that permission be granted, subject to conditions and to a section 106 legal agreement. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining key aspects of the report, and responded to questions from the Committee.

• In response to a question from the Committee, it was confirmed that as an application to replace an extant permission, the Committee could consider all issues relating to the application but must bear in mind the previous permission granted and would need robust reasons for any significant difference in view from the previous decision.
• The Committee noted that London Stock bricks could vary significantly in shade, and felt that the materials used in this development should reflect the existing surrounding structures, it was also felt to be important that the window frames used were of a good standard.
• It was confirmed that the proposed materials condition would cover issues raised in respect of the choice of brick to be used and the window frames. It was confirmed that the specific views expressed by the Committee during its meeting would be communicated to the officer managing the condition to ensure that these were taken into consideration; a robust system should be established to ensure that this information was passed on as a matter of course.
• The Planning Officer confirmed that all conditions on an application were enforceable, but there was a need to monitor during construction in order to effectively ensure that conditions were abided by – the Planning Enforcement team were working towards a more proactive approach to such issues.

Cllr Monica Whyte, Ward Councillor, addressed the Committee with some concerns regarding the application, these being:

• Car parking – whether this would be on-site or on-street, especially in light of the potential introduction of a nearby CPZ.The transportation officer advised that the number of spaces proposed to be provided on-site was assessed to be adequate and that there were no plans to introduce a CPZ which would directly affect this site. It was further reported that there were no concerns regarding on-street parking pressure in this locality.
• In respect of the noise from the pub, whether it would be possible to add a condition to regulate the use of the outside space associated with the pub. It was agreed that such a condition would be possible.

In their final discussions on the application, the Committee requested that a note go on file to ensure that the recommendations of the Committee were communicated to the officer managing the implementation of the conditions, and that further clarification of the process by which such views  ...  view the full minutes text for item 229.

Reserved matters application for the use of the ground floor and mezzanine level within Block C1 as a Renal Unit (Use Class D1) comprising a total floor area of 2128 sq.m (GEA) including the enlargement of the mezzanine floor (approved under reserved matters application HGY/2009/0246) to create an additional 612 sq.m (GEA) of floorspace, installation of a new ground floor facade, alterations to the basement car parking layout beneath Block C and installation of plant within the basement beneath Block C. Discharge of Conditions 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, 41 and 42 attached to the outline consent.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve reserved matters subject to conditions.

The Committee consider a report, previously circulated, on the reserved matters application for the use of ground floor and mezzanine level within Block C1 as a renal unit. The report set out details of the site and surroundings, planning history, proposed development, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, human rights and equalities issues, and recommended that the application for reserved matters be granted, subject to conditions. The Planning Officer gave a presentation setting out key aspects of the application, and responded to questions from the Committee. Although no objectors had registered to speak, the Chair exercised his discretion to permit the applicant to answer questions from the Committee.

• The Committee asked whether there would be a café as part of the development; the applicant confirmed that a café was proposed around the corner from the site.
• The Committee asked about the spaces for patient transportation, and it was confirmed that drop-off points were indicated within the application drawings. In respect of the provision for transport associated with the unit, it was confirmed by the transportation officer that, based on analysis from other renal units, a large number of patients would travel using patient transport.

RESOLVED

That standing orders be suspended to permit the conclusion of the business in hand at 9:50pm.

·        The applicant confirmed that the roads around the site were not public access, and would therefore be controlled in terms of traffic, it was also confirmed that there would be 24 hour security at the transport drop-off points.

·        In response to concerns raised by the Committee regarding the secure storage of medical waste, it was confirmed by the architect that all waste would be divided between routine waste and medical waste; medical waste would be held in a secure holding area, with its own dedicated lift and then transported to a designated secure area for collection by specialist contractors. At all stages, such medical waste would be kept secure and there would be no public access to the areas where it was stored.

·        In response to a question from the Committee regarding the small awnings shown above the windows on the drawings, it was confirmed that these had been stated as a requirement by the services consultant, in addition to the shade provided by the opposite building.

·        Planning officers advised that they had accepted the evidence produced by the applicants in respect of the attempts to market the site for retail use in good faith; it was anticipated that retail tenants were more likely to occupy the south west corner of the development, closest to the tube station. In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Dorfman advised that, on the basis of the wider development in the area, which was likely to bring in additional retail floorspace, the proposed use of this location for healthcare was felt to be acceptable.

·        It was confirmed that at basement level, all storage areas associated with the unit would be isolated, but that the car-parking area would be shared with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 230.

To consider any items admitted at item 2 above.

Cllr McNamara proposed that the following items be added to future agendas of the Regulatory Committee:

• Road listings (names of developments)
• Materials, and the ability of Members to engage in this process
• Protocol on items referred to Committee
• The engagement of Ward Councillors in discussions between planning officers and applicants

It was reported that the OSC Environment and Housing Panel would be looking at the issue of public involvement in the Planning and Licensing processes, and it was hoped that the Regulatory Committee could receive a brief update on this at its next meeting.

Cllr Solomon suggested that in future applications involving listed buildings or conservation areas, the report should include details of the original reasons for listing for the Committee’s benefit.

Monday, 12 November 2012, 7pm.

Monday, 12 November 2012, 7pm.

The meeting closed at 10:10pm.