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.

Cllr Basu identified in relation to item 7, 37a Markfield Road, that he was a local ward councillor.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committees held on 13 June, 27 June and 11 July. 

In relation to the 27 June minutes, clarification was sought at to whether a condition requiring improvements to the boundary treatment at Broadwater Lodge had been added to the permission. Officers confirmed that an informative to this effect would be added following a request at the meeting and as detailed within the minutes.

Cllr Bevan sought an update on the funding arrangements for the potential health centre proposed for the Hawes and Curtis scheme on Green Lanes with concern the burden would fall to the Council. Officers confirmed that the comments raised on this issue at the pre-application session had been noted. An NHS funding bid had been submitted for the centre but should the bid be unsuccessful, the application would likely come forward without an affordable housing contribution in order realise the health centre provision.

RESOLVED

·         That the minutes of the Planning Committees held on 13 June, 27 June and 11 July be approved.

Demolition of existing lock-up garages and construction of 9 residential units (comprising 6 x 4 bed town houses, 2 x 2 bed flats, and 1 x 1 bed flat) and 87.9sq metres of commercial floor area with associated access road, parking areas and cycle stores.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions and subject to a s106 Legal Agreement

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the demolition of the existing lock-up garages and construction of 9 residential units (comprising 6 x 4 bed town houses, 2 x 2 bed flats, and 1 x 1 bed flat) and 87.9sq metres of commercial floor area with associated access road, parking areas and cycle stores. 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 subject to a s106 Legal Agreement.

The planning officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report. The attention of the Committee was drawn to a tabled addendum setting out an additional condition imposing restrictions on the installation of satellite antennas and a correction to the CIL charges.

In response to questions from the Committee, officers confirmed that the flats were all dual aspect and that the proposed ridge height was inline with properties on Torrington Gardens.

Clarification was sought as to whether Homes for Haringey had been approached regarding potentially managing affordable housing provision onsite. Officers advised that they were working with Homes for Haringey to find a suitable scheme where this could be achieved but that this needed to be planned in at an early stage, and as such had not been feasible for the current scheme.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY/2016/0558 be approved and that the Head of Development Management is authorised to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives subject to the signing of a s106 Legal Agreement providing for the obligation set out in the Heads of Terms.

·         That the s106 Legal Agreement referred to above is to be completed no later than 31/10/2016 or within such extended time as the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director Planning shall in her/his sole discretion allow; and

·         That, following completion of the s106 agreement within the time period provided for above, planning permission be granted in accordance with the Planning Application subject to the attachment of the conditions.

·         That delegated authority be granted to the Director/Assistant Director - Planning to make any alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended heads of terms and/or recommended conditions as set out in the officer report (and to authorise any such changes requested by the GLA) and to further sub-delegate this power provided this authority shall be exercised in consultation with the Chairman (or in their absence the Vice-Chairman) of the Sub-Committee.

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 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2.            Notwithstanding the information submitted with the application,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

Stopping up order to facilitateinstallation of a row of 6 temporary retail units for A1 and A3 uses which was granted Planning Permission on 10^th August 2015 for use until 31 December 2017, plus associated works.

RECOMMENDATION: approve the stopping up order

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant permission for a stopping up order to facilitateinstallation of a row of 6 temporary retail units for A1 and A3 uses which was granted Planning Permission on 10 August 2015 for use until 31 December 2017, plus associated works. 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 approval of the stopping up order.

The planning officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report. The report also sought authorisation to delegate all powers regarding the stopping up or diversion of highways in relation to development control to the Director/Assistant Director for Planning, subject to any application which the Director/Assistant Director for Planning in consultation with the Chair considers should be referred to the Planning Committee for consideration.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That the stopping up order be approved and that the Assistant Director Planning is authorised to take all the necessary steps required with (and to further sub-delegate this power), including to give notice of, deal with objections to, if objection(s) made to arrange for any inquiry, and to make with or without modifications or not to make, and give notice of accordingly, the order’.

·         To delegate all powers regarding the stopping up or diversion of highways in relation to development control (and the ability to further sub-delegate these powers) to the Director/AD for Planning, subject to any application which the Director/AD in consultation with the Chair considers should be referred to the Planning Committee for determination.

Adaptation of the existing warehouse building (B1/B2/B8 use) to artist recording & work pods (B1), various office sublets (B1), enclosed performance space (Sui Generis) and cafe/bar (A4) with associated amenity spaces and external alterations (amended description)

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions and subject to a S106 Legal Agreement

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the adaptation of the existing warehouse building (B1/B2/B8 use) to artist recording & work pods (B1), various office sublets (B1), enclosed performance space (Sui Generis) and cafe/bar (A4) with associated amenity spaces and external alterations (amended description). 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 a s106 Legal Agreement and subject to conditions.

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

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

·         The area was an established industrial area with a number of heavy commercial businesses in operation including a waste disposal depot and as such was not an appropriate location for a licensed premises. Should the application be approved, there would be a long term impact on the nature of the area, with a shift away from heavy industry land use.

·         The increased footfall in the area from the new venture gave rise to concerns over a health and safety risk to pedestrians from the operation of heavy plant equipment and HGVs directly opposite the site. A number of local businesses held road sweeping contracts resulting in HGV movements throughout the 24 hour period.

·         Concerns were raised over the scale of the licensed premise proposed incorporating a 300 seat performance space and that this would exacerbate existing problems with traffic movements, parking pressure and anti-social behaviour including littering in the vicinity. 

·         There were a number of more appropriate sites for a licensed premises available within the borough including on nearby Fountayne Road.

·         Regeneration approaches for South Tottenham were generally supported especially increasing employment floorspace but the focus of the application appeared to be the licensed venue and not the work units.

·         The area already suffered from large scale illegal parties.

The Committee raised the following questions in discussion of the application:

·         Clarification was sought from the transport officer regarding the health and safety risk to pedestrians from HGV movements in the area. In response, it was advised that this risk was minimised by the 2m footways in place to both sides of the road which allowed pedestrians to walk safely in the area. With reference to concerns raised around traffic and parking, the site had very good access to public transport services including close proximity to two tube stations and the applicant was required to submit a travel plan setting out plans to encourage the use of sustainable transport.

·         Further information was sought on the requirements for the venue under licensing legislation and the link to the planning permission. Officers advised that licensing and planning were separate legislative regimes but that under the planning permission, conditions would be imposed on the hours of operation and the floor area for the performance space, which at approximately 10% of the total floorspace of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.

To advise the Planning Committee of decisions on planning applications

taken under delegated powers for the period from 27 June to 19 August 2016.

The Committee considered a report setting out decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period 27 June to 19 August 2016.

Cllr Bevan raised concerns regarding the sports centre at 701-703 High Road N17, with a number of Spurs portacabins on site which were considered to be an eyesore, especially in a Conservation Area. Officers advised that permission had been granted on the basis it was not a permanent structure but agreed to liaise with Spurs to see if improvements could be made to the appearance of the area although it was advised that landscaping works etc had yet to be fully completed. 

RESOLVED

·         That the report be noted.

·         12 September.

12 September.

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.

The Committee raised the following points:

Land at Brook Road (Iceland site)

In response to a question, officers confirmed that the site had been identified as a potential location for a GP surgery.

864 High Road N17

Cllr Bevan identified to officers that a number of local residents had made damning comments on the quality of the application.

Keston Centre

In response to concern about the impact on parking of this development, the Chair identified that comments could be raised at the next Planning Committee when the application was coming forward as a pre-application briefing.

Edmanson’s Close

Clarification was sought on as to whether the existing building onsite was listed and concerns raised over potential changes to the exterior from the redevelopment and the re-provision of elderly accommodation. Officers agreed to double check and confirm to Cllr Mallett whether the building was locally listed. Pre-application plans had centred on various extensions to the existing building as opposed to demolition. The developer would be required to outline plans to the Council around rehousing the current occupants. Officers noted a request for the Tottenham Civic Society and the Conservation Officer to be consulted when the full application came forward.

RESOLVED

·         That the report be noted.