Agenda item

Alteration to position of small wall of main building, soft landscaping to surroundings and installation of wooden climbing frame.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the alteration to position of a small wall of the main building of an indoor play centre located within the grounds of Alexandra Palace, soft landscaping to surroundings and installation of a wooden climbing frame. 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.

The Committee sought clarification on the permissions required for the bouncy castle sometimes used at the play centre. Officers confirmed that the planning application only covered permanent structures and that no permanent permission had been granted for the bouncy castle. The applicant was however permitted to have the bouncy castle in place for up to 28 days a year as a temporary structure. 

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY/2014/0589 be approved subject to conditions.

Applicant’s drawing No.(s) 213003/LDIN/P/E and 211007/LDIN/P/P

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.         Notwithstanding the information submitted with the application, the development hereby permitted shall only be built in accordance with the following revised plans: 

213003/LDIN/P/E, 213001/LDIN/P/P Rev 1 June 2014, 213002/LDIN/EI/E, 213002/LDIN/EI/P, 214002/LDIN/CFP/P, 214001/LDIN/CFEI/P, 214008/LDIN/P/E&P, 214008/LDIN/P/E&P, 214007/LDIN/EI/E&P  and 211007/LDIN/P/P

Reason:  To avoid doubt and in the interests of good planning.

3.         The external materials to be used for the proposed wall relocation 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 consistent with Policy 7.6 of the London Plan 2011, Policy SP11 of the Haringey Local Plan 2013 and Saved Policy UD3 of the Haringey Unitary Development Plan 2006.

4.         Details of the exact area to covered in artificial grass/ Astroturf including a sample of the artificial grass/ Astroturf and method statement shall be submitted to LPA prior to the commencement of works on site.

Reason: In order to safeguard the look and amenity of natural grassland consistent with Policy 7.17 of the London Plan, Policy SP11 and SP13 of the Haringey Local Plan 2013 and Saved Policy UD3 and OS4 of the Haringey Unitary Development Plan 2006.

5.         The Astroturf, rubber mats and climbing frame hereby approved must be completely removed from the site once the use ceases and the parts of the land previously covered by the Astroturf must be restored to its natural grassland condition.

Reason: In order to safeguard the look and amenity of natural grassland within the MOL consistent with Policy 7.17 of the London Plan, Policy SP11 and SP13 of the Haringey Local Plan 2013 and Saved Policy UD3 and OS4 of the Haringey Unitary Development Plan 2006.