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Planning Committee Report 19-03595-RE4 12 North Way

Meeting: 21/04/2020 - Planning Committee (Item 539)

539 20/00111/RE4 - IKEA WEST CAR PARK, 6 GLOVER DRIVE, LONDON, N18 3HF pdf icon PDF 8 MB

RECOMMENDATION:  That subject to the Environment Agency withdrawing their objection to the scheme, Members give delegated authority to finalise the number and wording of conditions in light of any conditions suggested by the Environment Agency, and 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 condition

WARD:  Upper Edmonton

 

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

2.    This is an application for the engineering works necessary to deliver 393 parking spaces on land to the west and south of the existing IKEA store.

3.    Members will recall that at the last Planning Committee it was explained that the implementation of the Strategic Infrastructure Works (SIW) necessary to support the MW regeneration/redevelopment, and particularly the central spine road, would result in alterations to IKEA’s existing northern car park. The SIW application included proposals to create new points of access to the south and west of the IKEA store, to facilitate the use of this land for car parking, so that the northern car park would no longer need to be used for parking. The SIW permission will include a condition that requires that the existing car park access cannot be altered until the new points of access to this land are in place, to ensure the land can be accessed and used for car parking before the existing car park is altered.

4.    The land the subject of this application is presently hard surfaced. The proposal within this application will improve the quality of the surface finish, formally mark out the parking bays and access aisles and provide necessary lighting etc. The works proposed are considered acceptable.

5.    The Environment Agency have now confirmed no objection to the application subject to conditions. In summary:

·         Remediation – details of a remediation strategy.

·         Verification report – to confirm compliance with the remediation strategy.

·         Monitoring and maintenance plan

·         That previously unidentified contamination is dealt with in accordance with an approved strategy if found

·         No infiltration of surface water unless approved by the LPA

·         A scheme for the decommissioning of any boreholes to be agreed.

6.    The SUDS officer has some remaining technical issues  with the drainage strategy and therefore condition 7 as recommended is still required to ensure a drainage strategy can be agreed. An additional condition is also recommended requiring a verification report to demonstrate that the approved drainage strategy has been implemented.

7.    The deputation of Rebecca Sanders (Interested Party) speaking in support of the officers’ recommendation.

8.    The unanimous support of the Committee for the Officers’ recommendation.

 

 

AGREED that subject to the Environment agency withdrawing their objection to the scheme, Members give delegated authority to finalise the number and wording of conditions in light of any conditions suggested by the Environment Agency, and 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.

 

 

 

 

 


Meeting: 24/03/2020 - Planning Committee (Item 528)

528 19/02718/RE3 - Meridian Water Orbital Business Park (and Adjoining Land Including Land South of Argon Road and Land Known as Ikea Clear and Gas Holder Leeside Road) 5 Argon Road, London, N18 3BZ pdf icon PDF 4 MB

RECOMMENDATION:  That Members give delegated authority to Officers to finalise the precise wording of the conditions and the Design Code and subject to referral of the application to the Greater London Authority and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement, 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

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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 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:

·         relocation of the station;

·         a more frequent and comprehensive bus service;

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

·         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 safe from flooding and must not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 528


Meeting: 25/02/2020 - Planning Committee (Item 508)

508 19/02276/FUL - Oakwood Methodist Church Westpole Avenue Barnet EN4 0BD pdf icon PDF 3 MB

RECOMMENDATION:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions and a S106 Agreement

 

WARD:  Cockfosters

 

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

2.    This planning application is categorised as a “major” planning application and in accordance with the scheme of delegation, is reported to Planning Committee for determination.

3.    The application follows an appeal against the Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for a previous similar proposal, after a second consideration by this committee in October 2018, on the basis of the lack of a sufficient financial contribution towards off site affordable housing provision.

4.    The appeal process allowed the applicant an opportunity to undertake additional work to improve the scheme which allowed officers in turn to bring the amended appeal scheme back to committee to remove reasons for refusal relating to light penetration into the residential units as well as the objection in principle to the loss of a community facility.

5.    The Public Inquiry was therefore fought based on the sole remaining difference between the Council and the applicant: the size of the proposed contribution. The applicant believed that a financial contribution of £186,916 from the development was sufficient and sustainable.  However, the Council’s Consultant considered that a contribution of £2.224 million could and should be provided.

6.    The Appeal was dismissed with the Inspector agreeing that a more substantial contribution could be made towards affordable housing and indicated that a sum around the £1 million mark would be more appropriate.

7.    The current proposal is the same as the appeal proposal but with a revised offer towards off site provision of affordable housing of £1,216,000.  This revised contribution has been considered by the Council’s Consultant and is now considered acceptable.

8.    The ward councillor, Alessandro Georgiou supported the scheme.

9.    The deputation of Richard Butler, the agent, speaking in support of the officers’ recommendation.

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

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

 

AGREED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

 

 

 

 


Meeting: 21/01/2020 - Planning Committee (Item 437)

437 19/00591/FUL - Chase House, 305 Chase Road, Southgate, N14 6JS pdf icon PDF 8 MB

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

WARD:  Southgate

 

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

2.    The deputation of Ms Dan Maier, neighbouring business owner, speaking against the officers’ recommendation.

3.    The deputation of Ms Denise Gandhi, neighbouring resident, speaking against the officers’ recommendation.

4.    The deputation of Mr Max Plotnek, the agent, speaking in support.

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

6.    Considerable discussion on this application after which it was agreed that conditions would be imposed on:

·         Height of lift overrun

·         Design of bin storage

·         No further roof additional /buildings

·         No satellite dishes

7.    The Committee decided not to refuse the application: 4 votes for, 4 votes against and the Chair’s casting vote not to refuse the application.

This was proposed by Councillor Rye and seconded by Councillor Leaver.

8.    Cllr M Alexandrou proposed deferral on grounds relating to lift overrun and refuse storage but following explanation by officers and absence of seconder, withdrew the proposal

9.    The support of the Committee for the officers’ recommendation: 4 votes for, 4 votes against and the Chair’s casting vote to approve the application.

 

AGREED that the Head of Development Management/the Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to conditions and additional conditions:

 

·         Height of lift overrun

·         Design of bin storage

·         No further roof additional /buildings

·         No satellite dishes

 

 

 

 


Meeting: 17/12/2019 - Planning Committee (Item 399)

399 19/03595/RE4 - 12 North Way, London, N9 0AD pdf icon PDF 756 KB

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 grantdeemed consent subject to conditions.

WARD:  Lower Edmonton

 

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

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

3.    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.