Agenda and minutes

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Noted.

The Planning Committee abides by the Council’s Planning Protocol 2016.  A factsheet covering some of the key points within the protocol as well as some of the context for Haringey’s planning process is provided alongside the agenda pack available to the public at each meeting as well as on the Haringey Planning Committee webpage.

The planning system manages the use and development of land and buildings.  The overall aim of the system is to ensure a balance between enabling development to take place and conserving and protecting the environment and local amenities.  Planning can also help tackle climate change and overall seeks to create better public places for people to live, work and play.  It is important that the public understand that the committee makes planning decisions in this context.  These decisions are rarely simple and often involve balancing competing priorities.  Councillors and officers have a duty to ensure that the public are consulted, involved and where possible, understand the decisions being made.

Neither the number of objectors or supporters nor the extent of their opposition or support are of themselves material planning considerations.

The Planning Committee is held as a meeting in public and not a public meeting.  The right to speak from the floor is agreed beforehand in consultation with officers and the Chair.  Any interruptions from the public may mean that the Chamber needs to be cleared.

Noted.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors B Blake, Mitchell and Waters.

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 14 below.

None.

The Chair informed the Committee that he would be speaking in his capacity as Ward Councillor in relation to the Hornsey Town Hall pre-application briefing, and would be handing the Chair to Councillor Mallett (Vice-Chair) for the duration of the item.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Planning Sub Committee held on 26 June 2017.

RESOLVED

·         That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 26 June 2017 be approved.

Noted.

Proposal: Demolition of the existing buildings at Cannon Factory and Ashley House and erection of three buildings to provide up to 3,600sqm of commercial floorspace (GEA) (Class A1/A3/B1/D1), up to 265 residential units (Class C3), new public realm, landscaped amenity space, car and cycle parking and all associated works.

Recommendation: GRANT

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the demolition of the existing buildings at Cannon Factory and Ashley House and erection of three buildings to provide up to 3,600sqm of commercial floorspace (GEA) (Class A1/A3/B1/D1), up to 265 residential units (Class C3), new public realm, landscaped amenity space, car and cycle parking and all associated works.

The Planning Officer gave a short presentation highlighting the key aspects of the report.

The Committee raised a number of questions and issues, responses to which are summarised as follows:

-           There would be 18 accessible parking spaces, 16 of which would be reserved for residents.  All Blue Badge holders were entitled to use yellow lines.

-           Although there were no clear plans on the buildings, the applicant had indicated that there would be sufficient waste storage available to facilitate a weekly waste collection.

The Committee expressed their disappointment in the low carbon performance and requested that the informative take account of the Committee’s concern that the current plans did not go far enough in meeting the Local Authority standards.  Emma Williamson advised that this could be added, and reminded the Committee that this application was for outline planning permission and there would be further applications in the future.

Councillor Bevan requested that the condition regarding the community room be removed.  This was agreed by the Committee.

The Chair moved that the application be granted, and following a vote it was:

RESOLVED

i)          That planning permission be granted and that the Head of Development Management is authorised to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives subject to referral to the Mayor of London and the signing of a section 106 and Legal Agreement providing for the obligations set out in the Heads of Terms below.

ii)         That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director Planning to make any alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended heads of terms and/or recommended conditions as set out in this report and to further 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.

iii)       That the section 106 legal agreement referred to in resolution (i) above is to be completed no later than 18 January 2018 or within such extended time as the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director Planning shall in her/his sole discretion allow; and

The following items are pre-application presentations to the Planning Sub-Committee and discussion of proposals.

Notwithstanding that this is a formal meeting of the Sub-Committee, no decision will be taken on the following items and any subsequent applications will be the subject of a report to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee in accordance with standard procedures.

The provisions of the Localism Act 2011 specifically provide that a Councillor should not be regarded as having a closed mind simply because they previously did or said something that, directly or indirectly, indicated what view they might take in relation to any particular matter.  Pre-application briefings provide the opportunity for Members to raise queries and identify any concerns about proposals.

The Members’ Code of Conduct and the Planning Protocol 2016 continue to apply for pre-application meeting proposals even though Members will not be exercising the statutory function of determining an application.  Members should nevertheless ensure that they are not seen to pre-determine or close their mind to any such proposal otherwise they will be precluded from participating in determining the application or leave any decision in which they have subsequently participated open to challenge.

Noted.

Proposal: Refurbishment and change of use of the Hornsey Town Hall from B1 Use Class and sui-generis to a mixed use scheme comprising a hotel (Use Class C1), food and beverage uses (use classes A3 and A4), community uses (Use Class D1 and D2) and co-working uses (Use Class B1). Removal of east wing extension and erection of east wing roof extension. Use of the northwest roof of Town Hall as a roof terrace.  The erection of a 7 storey building and part 6, part 7 storey building comprising 120 residential units to the rear and associated car parking at basement level. Change of use of the ground floor of Broadway Annex to food and beverage use (Use Class A3 and A4) and change of use of the first and second floors to residential use comprising 16 units. The erection of a residential mews block to the rear of the Broadway Annex comprising 9 residential units.  Alterations and landscaping improvements to the Town Hall square and open spaces.Demolition of the Weston Clinic building.

Councillor Mallett in the Chair

Representatives for the applicant and the planning officer gave a short presentation on early plans for the scheme.

Councillors Doron and Elliott addressed the Committee in their capacity as Ward Councillors.  The main priorities for local community was that the building was restored, with meaningful opportunity for community use; investment in public spaces; and the maximum amount of affordable housing.

In response to questions and comments from the Committee, the applicant stated that:

-           The amount of affordable housing was dependant on viability, and would be submitted by the applicant as part of their application.  This was not the same as a normal housing scheme, as the restoration of the Town Hall would depend on selling the housing.

-           The height of the blocks had been reduced following comments by Historic England.  Block B had been reduced from 7 to 6 storeys.

-           At the time of the QRP, there were no firm proposals on the public spaces, however these had since been developed and would form part of the final application.

-           The area for the planned rooftop bar was an area which was already accessible from the Town Hall, and would not require any additional structural work to install.

-           There would be 45 residential car parking spaces under Block A, and it would be a permit-free development.  A full travel assessment would be provided as part of the assessment.

The Chair thanked all for attending.

Proposal: Demolition of the existing commercial buildings and erection of a part 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8 storey mixed use development comprising 20,020sqft of commercial makers and designers space, circa 97 apartments and 16 residential apartments tethered to the commercial space. The commercial space will also include live music rehearsal as well as recording space.

Councillor Doron in the Chair

Representatives for the applicant and the planning officer gave a short presentation on early plans for the scheme.

In response to questions and comments from the Committee, the applicant stated that:

-       The height of the buildings would be reduced in the application, with the taller elements situated away from existing residents.

-       Traditional style would be incorporated into the housing.

The Chair thanked all for attending.

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.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To advise the Planning Committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for the period 5/6/2017-7/7/2017.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To consider any items admitted at item 4 above.

None.

31 July 2017.

31 July 2017