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RECOMMENDATION: That subject to the completion of a Deed of Variation to the S106 to secure the matters covered in this report, the Head of Development Management/ the Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to Grantplanning permission subject to conditions.

WARD: Ponders End

NOTED

1.    This item was not considered and therefore no presentation was given.

AGREED that this item be deferred.

RECOMMENDATION: That subject to referral of the application to the Greater London Authority and the update of the drawing schedule to reflect minor amendments agreed, the Head of Development Management/Planning Decisions Manager in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 be authorised to Grant planning permission subject to conditions

WARD: Upper Edmonton

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Sharon Davidson, Planning Decisions Manager, clarifying the proposals and highlighting the key issues.

2.    There are three applications on the agenda this evening and all are interrelated.

Firstly, by way of context it is important to set out what the development plan says about the role of and expectations for Meridian Water.

3.    Meridian Water lies within the boundary of the Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan (ELAAP) and is a priority area for regeneration, jobs and housing. It is a long-established opportunity area through Enfield’s Core Strategy, the London Plan and the Upper Lee Valley Opportunity Area Framework. The Core Strategy and ELAAP identify the site as being able to accommodate around 5000 homes and 1500 new jobs.  So far planning permission has been granted for 725 homes on the Phase 1 site. The Phase 2 application before you, proposes up to a further 2300 and therefore well within the capacity identified through the plan process for this site.

4.    It is recognised in the ELAAP that additional growth in housing, jobs and supporting services at Meridian Water will lead to higher densities and building heights. To achieve this change, the transport infrastructure of the area must be transformed with a focus on improved public transport accessibility and connectivity. The plan identifies the need for:

i)          relocation of the station;

ii)         a more frequent and comprehensive bus service

iii)        a network of walking and cycling routes that enable better connectivity across MW;

iv)        a transformed road network that includes a new route over the River Lee Navigation.

5.    The ELAAP identifies a Central Spine Corridor within which a new east -west spine road will sit.

6.    ELAAP recognises that at MW there are currently very limited areas of open space with poor public access to recreational spaces and waterways. The Plan therefore recognises that development here must deliver a network of open spaces that can provide visual and leisure amenity. Whilst it is clear that new housing and employment development must be supported by appropriate open space and play space, it is recognised that MW is constrained in terms of accommodating open and green spaces within the development boundary and meeting the housing and job targets, due to the limited availability of land. The development therefore needs to make provision in proportion to the quantum of development proposed and also look to improvements to the accessibility and quality of existing open space. An indicative green network is provided in the ELAAP and this included at p 54 of your report pack.

MW is crossed by two brooks, one canalised  river and an overflow channel. Fluvial flood risk is therefore a key consideration to the development of the site – parts of the site are located in Flood Zone 2 and 3. In conjunction with the green infrastructure, waterways must be managed to ensure MW resilience to climate change, bringing benefits to immediate communities and the wider region. The plan requires that all developments must be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 526

RECOMMENDATION:  That in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, the Head of Development Management / the Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to GRANT deemed consent subject to conditions.

WARD:  Bush Hill Park

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Claire Williams, Planning Decisions Manager, clarifying the proposals and highlighting the key issues.

2.    The unanimous support of the Committee for the officers’ recommendation.

AGREED that in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992, the Head of Development Management/the Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to grant deemed  consent subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Head of Development Management /the Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to planning conditions.

WARD:  Cockfosters

NOTED

1.    The introduction by James Clark, Principal Planning Officer, clarifying the proposals and highlighting the key issues.

2.    The deputation of Mr Alan Nichols, neighbouring resident, speaking against the officer’s recommendation.

3.    The deputation of Ms Kim Ioannides, neighbouring resident, speaking against the officer’s recommendation.

4.    The deputation of Councillor Alessandro Georgiou speaking as Cockfosters Ward Councillor, against the officers’ recommendation.

5.    The deputation of Mr Mark Mathieson, the agent, speaking in support.

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

7.    Members raised several points including the relationship of the proposed development to the boundary, the alignment of the boundary, the relationship to neighbouring properties and their amenity (in terms of overlooking and loss of privacy), the impact on the character of the area and the access. 

8.    The unanimous support of the Committee for the application to be deferred for a Member site visit for the reasons set out at Point 7

AGREED that the application be deferred for Member site visit.

RECOMMENDATION:  In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, planning permission be deemed to be granted subject to conditions.

WARD:  Upper Edmonton

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Sharon Davidson, Planning Decisions Manager, clarifying the proposals and highlighting the key issues.

2.    The deputation of Mr Aaron Nichols, Building Bloqs, speaking in support of the officer’s recommendation.

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

4.    The unanimous support of the Committee for the officers’ recommendation.

AGREED that in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992, planning permission be deemed to be granted subject to conditions and additional conditions below:

Hours of Use

The premises shall only be open for business and working between the hours      of 8am and 8pm. 

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the users of the site.

            Café Hours of Opening

The café shall only be open to customers during business hours of the workshop being 8am until 8pm.

Reason: To safeguard the industrial nature of the site and safety and security of users.

            Restricted Use of Site

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or any amending Order, the premises shall only be used for operations falling within Use Class B1c, B2 and B8; and shall not be used for any other purposes.

Reason: To safeguard operational land within the Strategic Industrial          Location.