Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions and S106 agreement

WARD:  Cockfosters

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Head of Development Management, further to consideration by Planning Committee on 27 June 2017. The scheme viability had been reviewed by a different consultant. Conditions would be reviewed to ensure the adequacy of drainage was addressed.

2.    The deputation of David Harbott, neighbouring resident.

3.    The agent for the applicant declined to speak in response.

4.    Members’ debate and questions responded to by officers.

5.    Noting Members’ comments, the proposal by the Chair that the matter be deferred for further discussion on affordable housing contributions and authority be delegated to the Head of Development Management to proceed, in consultation with the Chair, Vice Chair and Opposition Lead.

AGREED that the absence of any affordable housing contribution was not accepted and Officers requested to raise again the matter of an upfront affordable housing payment. If no payment forthcoming, decision to be delegated to officers to refuse planning permission on this ground. If a payment is proposed, then liaise with the Chair, Vice Chair and Opposition Lead.