Agenda item

Application for approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout, scale, access, pertaining to Buildings D1 and D2, forming Phase 1 of the Eastern Quarter, including the construction of 99 residential units, 439m2 (GIA) of commercial floorspace, and new landscaped public space pursuant to planning permission HGY/2017/3117 dated 19th April 2018.

The Committee considered an application for approval of Reserved Matters relating to layout, scale, appearance, landscaping and access, associated with Buildings D1 and D2, forming Phase 1 of the Eastern Quarter and including the construction of 99 residential units, 439m2 (GIA) of commercial floorspace and new landscaped public space pursuant to planning permission HGY/2017/3117 dated 19th April 2018.

The Planning Officer outlined the application, and along with officer and the applicants, responded to questions from the Committee:

-       The outline planning permission was granted in April 2018.

-       Page 29 stated 331sqm of communal space, but should refer to private space.  There was 543sqm of communal space in the courtyard between the blocks.

-       There would be a minimum of two car club spaces, but this could increase with demand.  The s106 agreement ensured that residents would not be eligible to apply for resident parking permits.

-       The gates at the north and south of the Moselle walk would be manually opened and closed by the estate management team according to daylight hours.  The walk was overlooked by properties, so would have daytime surveillance and it would be lit by low level lighting at night.

-       There were seven single aspect properties, which was a low number across the whole of the development. 

-       The hybrid application secured a number of conditions in relation to ecology in the area.  There were matters which the applicant was still working on with the Council to ensure that they were robust for the lifetime of the development and beyond.  The water feature had been approved as part of the hybrid application, and would provide clean water and amenity play space.

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

RESOLVED that the Committee grant planning permission and that the Head of Development Management or the Assistant Director of Planning be authorised to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives.

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.      Prior to occupation: Landscaping

Prior to occupation of the residential accommodation hereby approved, details of the hard and soft landscaping provision including gates and fences within the private amenity areas and public spaces, as set out in the Design and Access Statement May 2019 – Rev A shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory development of the site.

3.      Compliance: Landscaping - Replacement of Trees and Plants (LBH Development Management)

Any tree or plant on the development (including roof top amenity areas) which, within a period of five years of occupation of the approved development 1) dies 2) is removed 3) becomes damaged or 4) becomes diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with a similar size and species of tree or plant.

Reason: To protect the amenity of the locality.

Informatives

Original Planning Permission

The original planning permission HGY/2017/3117 still stands and all its conditions and informatives still apply, in particular materials, landscaping, bio-diversity 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 amended) 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.

Party Wall Act (LBH Development Management)

INFORMATIVE: The applicant's attention is drawn to the Party Wall Act 1996, which sets out requirements for notice to be given to relevant adjoining owners of intended works on a shared wall, on a boundary or if excavations are to be carried out near a neighbouring building.

Sprinkler installation (London Fire Brigade)

INFORMATIVE: The authority strongly recommends that sprinklers are considered for new development and major alterations to existing premises particularly where the proposals relate to schools and care homes. Sprinklers systems installed in buildings can significantly reduce the damage caused by fire and the consequential costs to businesses and housing providers and can reduce the risk to like. The Brigade opinion is that there are opportunities for developers and building owners to install sprinklers systems in order to save money save property and protect the lives of the occupier. Please note that it is our policy to regularly advise our elected members about this issue.

Community Infrastructure Levy

INFORMATIVE: Based on the information given on the plans, the Mayoral CIL charge will be £527,340 (8789sqm x £60 x 1) and the Haringey CIL charge will be £1,577,801.20 (8789sqm x £165 x 1.088). This will be collected by Haringey after/should the scheme is/be implemented and could be subject to surcharges for failure to assume liability, for failure to submit a commencement notice and/or for late payment, and subject to indexation in line with the construction costs index.