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 Weston for whom Cllr Rice substituted.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 6 and 23 July.

RESOLVED

·         That the minutes of the Planning Committees held on 6 and 23 July be approved.

Cllr Bevan clarified that his comments at the Spurs stadium pre application briefing on 23 July were meant to relate to winter balconies as opposed to green balconies.  

Variation of Condition 2 (accordance with approved plans) following consent of planning permission HGY/2014/0511 to revise the design of the houses.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the variation of condition 2 (accordance with approved plans) following consent of planning permission HGY/2014/0511 to revise the design of the houses. 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 consisting of an amendment to an approved scheme.

Cllr Newton addressed the Committee as a local ward councillor and raised the following points:

·         The design was boxy and intrusive and would result in overlooking to neighbouring properties.

·         The access way to the site was the primary access pathway used by Tetherdown School pupils. Increased vehicle movements due to the scheme would be dangerous for pedestrians, particularly unaccompanied children, concerns over which had been raised by the School.

The Committee were reminded by the legal officer that the merits of the original scheme could not be revisited under the current application for variation as the principles had been accepted in the granting of the original permission.

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

·         Concerns were raised over the obtrusive profile and visual massing of the new design, the flat roof ‘boxy’ appearance and the close proximity to neighbouring gardens and subsequent noise pollution.   

·         Details had not been provided on a replacement for the mooted wooden cladding

·         The Planning Inspector’s view at the last appeal on the first floor windows and balconies to the north and west elevations being unreasonable should be respected.

·         The plans still contained first floor box glass windows which it had been stated were due for removal. It was requested that rear facing first floor windows be obscured for privacy.

·         It was requested that clear boundaries to the rear of the scheme be established via survey and the 2m high fence be measured from the adjacent garden to take into account a slope on the site.

·         Letters notifying of the Planning Committee meeting had been sent out during school holidays and had not been received by all respondents to the consultation which was undemocratic and a breach of procedure.

·         The developers had purchased the neighbouring toilet block leading to concern over the future expansion of the scheme.

·         The impact of the scheme on the safety of pedestrians, including pupils from three local schools, using the narrow, one car width, access path had not been fully considered. 

Officers affirmed that the first floor box windows should have been removed from the plans and had been included within the report in error. It was also advised that notification letters for the Committee had been sent out inline with procedure including a copy posted to the School. Three representations had been received in response to the current application, two of which did not list an address to send a notification letter to. Officers  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.

Proposed conversion of former Police Station to 9 no. residential units.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions and a s106 agreement .

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the proposed conversion of the former Police Station to 9 no. residential units. 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 and a s106 legal agreement.

The planning officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report. The application remained unchanged from that submitted to Planning Committee on 25 March 2015 and which was refused on the grounds of lack of on-street parking provision inline with the concerns expressed by the Council’s transport team. The applicant had subsequently provided additional data to the transport team regarding parking and the impact on the highway network. The transport team had now withdrawn their objection to the scheme subject to the securing of a package of mitigation measures under the s106 agreement as set out within the report.

Cllrs Berryman and Newton addressed the Committee, Cllr Berryman on behalf of a local resident who was unable to attend the meeting. The following objections were raised:

·         The scheme would exacerbate existing parking problems in the vicinity and as such be detrimental to the amenity of local residents.

·         The average parking impact generated by the Police Station had been low.

·         Nearby streets were generally fully parked despite the building being currently empty.

·         The applicant’s transport survey was flawed and incorrect including underestimating projections of additional vehicles.

·         The proposed affordable housing contribution was derisory. 

·         The travel plan was voluntary in nature and not capable of being enforced.

·         Car capping restrictions would not work with a CPZ not currently in place. Formal consultation on the implementation of a CPZ in the area had yet to be undertaken. Should a CPZ be implemented in the future, restrictions should be placed on the number of permits issued for the scheme. 

·         Using the busier Hornsey Police Station for reference when attempting to assess historic parking demand associated with Muswell Hill Police Station was unfair.

A representative for the applicant addressed the Committee and outlined the key benefits of the scheme in sensitively bringing a Listed Building back into use and providing new housing. Since the previous refusal, further parking survey work had been carried out and the Council’s transport team were now satisfied that the scheme would have nil detrimental impact on parking in the area. 

The Council’s transport officer further clarified that the previous objection had now been withdrawn on consideration of additional information provided by the Police regarding previous on-street parking demand from the Police Station plus additional parking survey information. Based on this data, it could not be demonstrated that a residential scheme would have a severe impact on on-street parking in the area, irrespective of whether or not a CPZ was instated in the future. Officers were satisfied that the parking surveys undertaken were robust.

The Committee raised concern that the site had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

Erection of 49sqm detached, timber framed, flat roofed outdoor classroom building for D1 educational use.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the erection of a 49sqm detached, timber framed, flat roofed outdoor classroom building for D1 educational use. 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. Confirmation was provided that the new structure would be located on an area of existing hardstanding.

[Cllr Doron was outside the room for the start of the officer introduction and as such did not take part in the determination of this application].

The Committee reiterated ongoing concern over the lack of attendance of a representative for the Council in capacity as applicant when the Committee were determining Haringey Council school applications. Officers agreed to write to the education team on this basis to outline the Committee’s position and to seek to secure future attendance. 

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY/2015/2074 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 plans (10 - 20 incl) 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

Improvement works to Junior School playground, including, reduction in size of ball court, erection of new goal ends and resurfacing, replacement of trim trail with climbing frame, creation of rain garden, bug walk and seating decks. General resurfacing.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for improvement works to the Junior School playground including a reduction in the size of ball court, erection of new goal ends and resurfacing, replacement of trim trail with climbing frame, creation of a rain garden, bug walk and seating decks. 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. Clarification was provided that the new fencing to the ball courts would be grey and green and had been selected within regards to the context of the Listed Building and conservation area.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY2015/2085 be approved subject to conditions.

Applicant’s drawing No.(s) MO25/L01

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 (Drawing MO25/L01) as 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 to safeguard the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building.

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 and raised the following questions:

270-274 West Green Road

Officers updated that this application had now been refused on the basis of the absence of an affordable housing contribution.

Lee Valley technopark

Confirmation was provided that part of the scheme would extend through the Ashley Road depot site.

Hale Village Tower

A revised proposal had been put forward for the tower to be designated residential instead of a hotel. A variation would be required to the s106 agreement and recalculation of the affordable housing contribution. The proposal would come before the Committee at pre application stage.

St Lukes

An application had been submitted to remove the age related limitation for the co-housing units, a small element of the scheme.

2 Canning Crescent

Concerns were raised over the potential loss of employment land. Officers noted these concerns and agreed to circulate to the Committee details of how much employment land would be reprovided.

GLS depot

This was the original application for the Hale Village site and which was still under construction.

Dyne House, Highgate School

Officers agreed to seek an update on progress with this application from the planning policy team for circulation to the Committee.

To advise the Planning Sub Committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period from 20 June – 23 August 2015. 

The Committee considered an update report on applications determined under delegated powers between 20 June and 23 August 2015.

RESOLVED

·         That the report be noted.

5 October.

5 October. A workshop session for all Councillors would be held prior to the start of the Committee meeting to feed into the review of the planning protocol implemented in June 2014.