Agenda item

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which set out details of the application for planning permission at 389 Wightman Road, N8, the site and surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses and assessment. The report recommended that the application be granted subject to conditions. The Planning Officer gave a presentation outlining key aspects of the report, and responded to questions from the Committee.

The Committee asked about the need for an equalities impact assessment in relation to the application, and it was advised that this was addressed at paragraph 7.3 of the report. In response to a question regarding the external materials of the proposed extension, it was reported that these would match the existing materials. The Committee asked whether the expansion of the mosque would have any parking implications, in response to which the Transport Officer advised that an analysis of how worshippers currently reached the site had shown that very few currently travelled by car, and that a travel plan was in place to reduce this number further. It was reported that the expansion of the site would not result in an increase in numbers compared with the current busiest time, which was for Friday prayers. The only condition that had been requested in respect of parking had been for the provision of two disabled spaces.

The Committee considered the plans.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was:

RESOLVED

That application reference HGY/2011/1123 be granted, subject to conditions.

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 complete accordance with the plans 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.

3. The external materials to be used for the proposed development shall match in colour, size, shape and

texture those of the existing building.

Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory appearance for the proposed development, to safeguard the visual amenity of neighbouring properties and the appearance of the locality.

4. The construction works of the development hereby granted shall not be carried out before 0800 or after

1800 hours Monday to Friday or before 0800 or after 1200 hours on Saturday and not at all on Sundays or

Bank Holidays.

Reason: In order to ensure that the proposal does not prejudice the enjoyment of neighbouring occupiers of their properties.

5. Prior to the occupation of the proposed extension of the development hereby permitted sufficient space

shall be provided within the site for two disabled parking spaces.

Reason: in order to comply with the Council’s adopted UDP and the 2011 London Plan.

6. The designated Travel Plan Co-ordinator shall implement the measures as detailed in the Travel Plan

submitted as part of the application. Additionally, the Travel Plan must include the provision of a minimum of

25 secure and covered cycle stands capable of storing 50 cycles in accordance with standards set out within

the London Plan.

Reason: To minimise the traffic impact of this development on the adjoining highway network and promote sustainable travel to and from the site.

7. Prior to the commencement of the development a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) should be submitted

for the approval of the LPA. The CLP should show the routeing of traffic around the immediate road network

and ensure that freight and waste deliveries are timed to avoid the peak traffic hours.

Reason: To minimise vehicular conflict at this location.

8. That a detailed scheme for the provision of refuse and waste storage within the site shall be submitted to

and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the works. Such a

scheme as approved  shall be implemented and permanently retained thereafter to the satisfaction of the

Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of the locality.

9. That Hampden Road shall not be blocked during construction works.

Reason: To allow access for other road users.

REASONS FOR APPROVAL

The proposed extension has been design to fit well in the site and in way that would not create any significant harmful effects on the nearby properties and the local area in general. It is unlikely to generate adverse impact on the transportation and highway network in the vicinity. Therefore the scheme is considered acceptable in line with policies: UD2 ‘Sustainable Design and construction’, UD3 ‘General Principles’, UD4 ‘Quality Design’ and M10 ‘Parking for Development’ of the Haringey Unitary Development Plan.

Section 106: No