Agenda and minutes

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RESOLVED

·         That the Chair’s announcement regarding the filming of the meeting for live or subsequent broadcast be noted.

Apologies were received from Cllr Doron.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 1 June.  

RESOLVED

·         That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 1 June be approved.

An action remained outstanding for details of the reasons behind the refusal of the approval of details application for 270-274 West Green Road to be sent to Cllr Mallett. Officers agreed to progress this as a matter of urgency.

Change of use of land to horticultural use related to an existing educational establishment. Construction of 12 planting beds, 1 shed and two polytunnels which will be capable of being moved around the site. Erection of a 1.8m fence with access from the existing footpath and management of trees located on the site including those subject to Tree Preservation Orders. (AMENDED PLANS)

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the change of use of land to horticultural use related to an existing educational establishment. Construction of 12 planting beds, 1 shed and two polytunnels, erection of a 1.8m fence and management of trees located on the site including those subject to Tree Preservation Orders. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, equalities and human rights implications and recommended to grant permission subject to conditions.

The planning officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report. The Committee’s attention was drawn to an additional slide, omitted in error from the agenda pack, which set out an alternative arrangement for the site as proposed by the Fortis Green Allotments Trust. A tabled submission was also circulated to the Committee at the request of the objectors including a letter received from Professor David Brown who was unable to attend the meeting.

[7.05pm - Cllr Carroll entered the meeting late and as such was unable to take part in the determination of this item]. 

A number of objectors addressed the Committee and raised the following points:

·         General support was expressed for Treehouse School’s horticultural activities programme but not the proposed scheme.

·         Should the scheme be approved, additional conditions were proposed for imposition including exclusion of the copse from any change of use; the fencing off of the copse from the horticultural area; the setting back and reduction in height of the eastern fence to 1.2m; replacement of the northern fence with a hedge; reduction in the size of the proposed shed; refusal of permission for polytunnels and timing the works in accordance with the ecological report.

·         There was sufficient space within the campus of the school to accommodate the project and as such there was no demonstrable need for the development of the site.

·         The construction of trails through the copse would be ecologically damaging.

·         The ecological management plan would only apply to the site after the change of use and was therefore more a garden management plan.

·         Concerns were expressed that the damage to the site would be more significant than contained to one small area.

·         Erecting polytunnels and a horticultural garden in a wildlife sanctuary would be destructive and a poor lesson in teaching children about ecology.

·         A significant number of local people were in objection to the scheme as destroying an undisturbed woodland and unique wildlife habitat.

·         The application was contrary to Council policy in constituting the development of a Site of Nature Conservation (SINC).

·         Works would cause disturbance to birds during nesting season.

·         Concerns were raised over the potential for further tree removal onsite in the future as the project developed.

Cllr Newton addressed the Committee and expressed concern about the project. Although the important work of the school was recognised, it was felt that consultation and collaboration with local people had been limited, as were changes made  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

Erection of a new conservatory to nursery building.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permisison subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the erection of a new conservatory to the nursery building. The report set out details of the proposal, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses, analysis, equalities and human rights implications and recommended to grant permission subject to conditions.

The planning officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report.

The Committee expressed disapproval that a representative for the applicant was not in attendance at the meeting, an issue that had been raised for school applications at previous meetings.

In response to a question, confirmation was provided that the buildings to the north and rear of the site were residential. Officers however considered that the application would not harm the amenity of surrounding properties particularly in consideration of high background noise levels from Seven Sisters Road.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY/2014/3466 be approved subject to 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:  TR/01/01

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

Informatives:

INFORMATIVE 1:  In dealing with this application, Haringey Council has implemented the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No.2) Order 2012 to foster the delivery of sustainable development in a positive and proactive manner.

INFORMATIVE 2: Hours of Construction Work: The applicant is advised that under the Control of Pollution Act 1974, construction work which will be audible at the site boundary will be restricted to the following hours:-

- 8.00am - 6.00pm    Monday to Friday

- 8.00am - 1.00pm    Saturday

- and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

To advise of decisions taken under delegated powers between 1 June – 19 June 2015.

The Committee considered an update report on applications determined under delegated powers between 1 June and 19 June 2015.

RESOLVED

·         That the report be noted.

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 considered an update on major planning proposals in the pipeline.

St Ann’s Hospital

Confirmation was provided that the s106 agreement had been executed by both parties but there had been a slight delay from the applicants side due to outstanding legal fees.

Furnival House, 50 Cholmeley Park

Discussions were ongoing with the developer. Officers agreed to send Cllr Bevan an update.

Hale Village Tower, Ferry Lane

Clarification was sought on whether the Council had a maximum storey height policy for tall buildings. Officers advised that it would not be appropriate to impose a ceiling on the number of storeys. A discussion session had been scheduled with Members on 16 July to discuss a policy position.  

Steel Yard, Station Approach, Hampden Road

Officers clarified that owing to the recent sale of the site, an application for a revised scheme was anticipated to be submitted for determination.  

191-201 Archway Road

A position statement would be provided to Cllr Carter, with particular reference to the proposed retention of the work units in the basement.

RESOLVED

·         That the report be noted.

23 July – pre-application session.

23 July. The Chair advised that this was likely to be a slightly longer meeting, with consideration of a pre-app briefing for the Spurs site plus determination of three planning applications.