Agenda and minutes

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The Chair drew attention to item 2 of the agenda.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Basu, Cawley-Harrison and Stone.

Councillors Morris and Peacock were in attendance as substitutes.

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 13 below.

There was no urgent business.

None.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 9 November 2020.

To follow

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 November 2020 be approved.

Proposal: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of two buildings of six storey (Block B) and five storey (Block A) comprising flexible commercial floorspace (Use Class A1, A2, B1(a-c), B8, D1 and D2) at ground floor level of Block A and housing including associated hard and soft landscaping, refuse and recycling storage and car parking and cycle storage (Amended Description)

Recommendation: GRANT

The Planning Officer introduced the application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of two buildings of six storey (Block B) and five storey (Block A) comprising flexible commercial floorspace (Use Class A1, A2, B1(a-c), B8, D1 and D2) at ground floor level of Block A and housing including associated hard and soft landscaping, refuse and recycling storage and car parking and cycle storage (Amended Description).

There were no speakers in relation to the application.  Officers responded to questions from the Committee:

-           The parking spaces were considered to be tight in respect of vehicles reversing out of spaces.  However, the size of the spaces met the space requirements for parking spaces.  Each space had a buffer space between to allow for movement between vehicles.

-           There was one main bin store and residents would be required to empty their own bins into the main bins in the store.  The site management team would be responsible for moving the bins on collection days.

-           Rent levels would be set at London Affordable rent.  This approach would generate more units than if rent levels were set at Social rent.

-           Discussions around viability had taken place for some time and a number of factors were taken into account when negotiating an appropriate profit margin.  The agreed profit level was set out in the 2^nd letter.

-           The scheme provided 13 affordable units, plus a contribution of £65,000.  This contribution would be added to the general housing programme fund to provide affordable units elsewhere in the Borough.

-           The proposed space would potentially create 19 job, and a range of uses had been recommended in the report.

-           The child play space was set apart from the parking spaces.

-           The area currently had sufficient capacity for car club users.  The capacity would be monitored and if demand were to increase then additional spaces for car club vehicles could be provided on local roads.

-           There was a distance of 18m between buildings, which was considered a good window to window distance.  Where there was a smaller distance of 9.6m, this was facing onto a secondary window in a room.

Richard Quelch, Planning Agent, responded to questions from the Committee:

-           The blocks had not yet been named, but suggestions could be provided to the applicant.

-           The Registered Housing Provider had been consulted on the layout of the units and was happy with the open plan kitchen / living areas.

Dean Hermitage, Head of Development Management, advised that the recommendation in the report was to grant the application, subject to the inclusion of conditions, informatives and Section 106 Heads of Terms as set out in the report and addendum.

The Chair moved that the application be granted and following a vote with 8 in favour and 1 abstention it was

RESOLVED that

i.          Planning permission be granted and the Head of Development Management or Assistant Director for Planning, Building Standards and Sustainability be authorised to issue the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 479.

Proposal:Construction of a part 4, part 5 and part 7 storey building that would adjoin the southernmost elevation of Wat Tyler House to provide 15 self-contained residential units with associated cycle, refuse storage and landscaping.

The Planning Officer and Applicant Team outlined the proposal for the construction of a part 4, part 5 and part 7 storey building that would adjoin the southernmost elevation of Wat Tyler House to provide 15 self-contained residential units with associated cycle, refuse storage and landscaping.

The Applicant Team responded to questions from the Committee:

-           Discussions were taking place with the Police in relation to managing the alleyways and the potential for Anti-Social Behaviour.

-           There would be the same number of storeys as currently in Wat Tyler House, however ceiling heights had increased in the ceiling height standards, so the overall height of the building would be increased.

-           Officers were exploring parking demand and the impact of removing the car park.  The scheme would seek to provide as much parking as possible within the estate.

-           Homes for Haringey would be consulted with on the maintenance of landscaping.

-           The bin store would be at the front of the building.  Due to space constraints there was no other appropriate area to situate it.

-           The scheme was out for public consultation and engagement.

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 Chair requested that any questions be sent directly to Dean Hermitage, Head of Development Management.

To advise the Planning Committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period 25.10.2020-19.11.2020

The Chair requested that any questions be sent directly to Dean Hermitage, Head of Development Management.

To consider any items admitted at item 4 above.

None.

11 January 2021

11 January 2021.