Agenda item

Erection of single storey extension to provide additional educational accommodation to increase provision for 2 year old children.

RECOMMENDATION: grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report on the application to grant planning permission for the erection of a single storey extension to provide additional educational accommodation to increase provision for 2 year old children. 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.

Concerns were raised over the potential for rubbish to accumulate behind the section of boundary fencing abutting the perimeter of the extension. Officers advised that the removal of that section of fencing could be secured under condition.   

Confirmation was provided that the finish of the extension would match in with the existing building.

It was agreed that clarification of the ownership of the land would be sent to Cllr Rice.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report including the additional condition covering the removal of the section of boundary fencing abutting the perimeter of the extension and it was

RESOLVED

·         That planning application HGY/2014/3478 be approved subject to 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 accordance with the following approved plans and specifications: 612444-02 Rev P2; 612444-03 Rev P3; 612444-04 Rev P2; 612444-06 Rev P2; 612444-LT-00-B-1001 Rev P1; 612444-LT-00-B-1002 Rev P1.

Reason: In order to avoid doubt and in the interests of good planning.

3.         The external materials to be used for the proposed development shall match in colour, size, shape and texture those of the existing nursery 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.         No development shall take place until details of the type and location of secure and covered cycle parking facilities have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be occupied until a minimum of 6 cycle parking spaces for users of the development, have been installed in accordance with the approved details.  Such spaces shall be retained thereafter for this use only.

Reason:  To promote sustainable modes of transport in accordance with Policies 6.1 and 6.9 of the London Plan 2011 and Policy SP7 of the Haringey Local Plan 2013.

5.         Prior to commencement, a Construction Management Plan (CMP) and Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) shall be submitted to, approved in writing by the Local planning Authority and implemented accordingly thereafter. The Plans should provide details on how construction work would be undertaken in a manner that disruption to traffic and pedestrians on the High Road and Whitbread Close is minimised.  It is also requested that construction vehicle movements should be carefully planned and co-ordinated to avoid the AM and PM peak periods.

Reason: To reduce congestion and mitigate any obstruction to the flow of traffic on the Transportation network.

INFORMATIVE 1:  In dealing with this application, Haringey Council has implemented the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No.2) Order 2012 to foster the delivery of sustainable development in a positive and proactive manner.

INFORMATIVE 2: Hours of Construction Work: The applicant is advised that under the Control of Pollution Act 1974, construction work which will be audible at the site boundary will be restricted to the following hours:-

- 8.00am - 6.00pm    Monday to Friday

- 8.00am - 1.00pm    Saturday

- and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays.