Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions and completion of Section 106 Agreement.

WARD:  Palmers Green

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Andy Higham, Head of Development Management, clarifying the proposal.

2.    The deputation of Ms Jane Maggs (Southgate District Trust)

3.    The statement of Dennis Stacey (Chair of the Conservation Advisory Board).

4.    The response of Mr Matthew Anderson (Agent – Lateral Property Group). Mr Anderson also read out a statement from Mr David Eden, local resident.

5.    Planning officers’ response to points raised including the following:

a.    The reduction in size of the community function room would not undermine the Asset of Community Value (ACV) status.

b.    Concerns about the soundproofing of the community function room, which were shared by the Committee.

c.    Concerns regarding affordable housing regarding shared ownership and control over the proposed service charges.

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

7.    The unanimous support of the committee for the officers’ recommendation.

AGREED that the Head of Development Management/Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to conditions, completion of Section 106 Agreement, revision of Condition 32, and additional conditions to require use of a soundproof divider for the community function room and to ensure indefinite maintenance of the landscaping, trees and communal areas.

Final Conditions to be agreed by the Chair, Vice Chair and Opposition lead.