Agenda item

Proposal: Application for the approval of reserved matters for Buildings C, D, E, F, H, I and J of Hale Wharf to provide 245 homes, non-residential uses, public realm, private amenity space, play space, car parking and associated works pursuant to Conditions B4, B6, B7 and B15 of planning permission HGY/2016/1719, concerning appearance, landscaping, layout, scale and access (Haringey Planning Reference HGY/2018/2351)

Recommendation: GRANT

Clerks note – Councillor Rice left the Council Chamber for the consideration of the item.  Councillor Hinchcliffe arrived at 19.10hrs and as consideration of the item had already begun, he was unable to take part in any discussion or decision.

The Committee considered an application for the approval of reserved matters for Buildings C, D, E, F, H, I and J of Hale Wharf to provide 245 homes, non-residential uses, public realm, private amenity space, play space, car parking and associated works pursuant to Conditions B4, B6, B7 and B15 of planning permission HGY/2016/1719, concerning appearance, landscaping, layout, scale and access (Haringey Planning Reference HGY/2018/2351).

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

Frances Dismore, Chair of the Stonebridge Lock Coalition (SLC) addressed the Committee in objection to the application.  She outlined the work carried out by the SLC, and explained that there were many opportunities for the applicant to provide natural habitats for animals.  The river and channels at that part were in need of clearing, and there was no indication of the floating reed rafts on any of the plans provided.

The Applicants responded, and explained that they had carried out numerous ecological studies, and were not aware of some of the information raised and would have to review it at a later date.  In regard to issues with drainage and contamination of the site, significant investment had been made to decontaminate the site and establish a drainage network to ensure that all water running in to the canal was clean.  The Applicant agreed to engage further with the SLC in relation to the issues with the floating reed beds.

In response to questions from the Committee, Ms Dismore explained that her concerns were for the net biodiversity, which needed improvement.

Officers and the Applicant responded to questions from the Committee:

-           It had been established at the outline permission stage that the blocks at the back of the development would be the affordable blocks. 

-           Bats were an important consideration and would form part of the biodiversity plan. 

-           Councillors were reminded that decisions taken at the original planning consent could not be reconsidered, and that a decision could only be made on reserved matters.

-           Ceiling heights and acoustics between flats would be designed to the latest building regulations and standards.

-           The s106 agreement required that an estate management plan be submitted and approved by the Council.

-           Comprehensive sunlight and daylight assessments had been undertaken, with positive results complying with current guidelines.  All affordable blocks would be dual aspect.

-           Play spaces would be provided in two locations, and the paddock could also be used by children.  Adjustments had been made in relation to delineating play spaces, so that the areas were clearly defined.  There was a condition attached to the hybrid consent which required the applicant to submit further details on landscaping.

The Committee raised concerns around the play space areas and the lack of distinction between those and the roads around the area, and asked whether this could be addressed by a road safety order.  Maurice Richards, Principal Transport Planner, advised that the Council could explore a stage two road safety order and incorporate in to the informatives if possible.

The Chair requested that where amendments had been made by applicants following comments from the QRP, they should be made available to the Committee.

The Chair moved that the application be granted and following a vote with three in favour, one against, and three absentions, it was:

RESOLVED

i.          That the Committee GRANT planning permission and that the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director Planning is authorised to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives as set out below.

CONDITIONS

1.         Compliance: Development in accordance with approved drawings and documents (LBH Development Management).

The approved plans comprise drawing numbers and documents as attached in Appendix 1.

2.         Cycle parking

Details of the cycle parking facilities shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council prior to development prior to development commencing and shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and to the satisfaction of the Council.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory cycle parking provision in order to promote sustainable modes of transport in accordance with policies 6.1 and 6.9 of the London plan (2016) and Policy SP7 of the Haringey Local Plan (2017)

3.         Signage

Details of building signage shall be submitted to and approved in writing by  the Council prior to the relevant part commencing and shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and to the satisfaction of the Council

Reason: In order to ensure that the Council is satisfied with the details of the authorised development, in accordance with Policy DM1 in the Haringey Local Plan 2017.

INFORMATIVES

Original Planning Permission

The original planning permission HGY/2016/1719 still stands and all its conditions and informatives still apply, in particular materials, landscaping, biodiversity play space, lighting, wheelchair units and SuDS conditions include ongoing requirements. This approval and that permission should be read together.

Working with the applicant (LBH Development Management)

INFORMATIVE: 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) Order 2015 (as ameded) to foster the delivery of sustainable development in a positive and proactive manner.

Designing out crime – certified products (Metropolitan Police)

INFORMATIVE: In meeting the requirements of Approved Document Q pursuant to the building regulations, the applicant may wish to seek the advice of the Police Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs) concerning certified products. The services of the Police DOCOs are available free of charge and can be contacted via docomailbox.ne@met.police.uk or 0208 217 3813.

Naming of new development (LBH Transportation)

INFORMATIVE: The new development will require naming. The applicant should contact the Local Land Charges at least six weeks before the development is occupied (020 8489 5573) to arrange for the allocation of a suitable address.