Agenda for Planning Committee on Tuesday, 25th February, 2020, 7.30 pm

Agenda and minutes

Venue: Conference Room, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA. View directions

Contact: Jane Creer Email: (jane.creer@enfield.gov.uk 020 8379 4093) / Metin Halil Email: (metin.halil@enfield.gov.uk 020 8379 4091) 

Items
No. Item

501.

WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Minutes:

NOTED

 

1.    Councillor Aksanoglu, Chair, welcomed all attendees.

2.    Apologies for absence were received from Councillor E. Erbil.

 

502.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Minutes:

1.    There were no declarations of interest.

 

503.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS pdf icon PDF 162 KB

To receive the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 17 December 2019, Tuesday 21 January 2020 and Tuesday 4 February 2020.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

NOTED

 

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 17 December 2019, Tuesday 21 January 2020 and Tuesday 4 February 2020 were agreed.

 

504.

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING (REPORT NO.221) pdf icon PDF 68 KB

To receive the covering report of the Head of Planning.

 

Minutes:

RECEIVED the report of the Head of Planning.

505.

ORDER OF THE AGENDA

Minutes:

AGREED to vary the order of the agenda. The minutes follow the order of the meeting.

 

506.

19/04192/RE4 - Block 1-8 Bradwell Mews, N18 2QX pdf icon PDF 2 MB

RECOMMENDATION:  In accordance with Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, planning permission be deemed to be GRANTED subject to conditions

 

WARD:  Edmonton Green

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

2.    At the 21st January 2020 planning committee, it was agreed that the Local Planning Authority could determine a number of planning applications which have been submitted by the Council’s Housing Services team and are categorised as “Minor”, under delegated authority rather than having to take Planning Committee. This was on the proviso that the permission is limited to a 2 year rather than a 3 year period and no objections to the planning applications are received. This application has been brought to planning committee because two objections have been received. As set out in paragraph 7.1 of the report, the objections received relate mainly to consultation outside of the planning application process which is not a material planning consideration.

3.    The scheme forms part of a larger Council scheme to refurbish and modernise a number of low and medium rise blocks in the Upper Edmonton area and are based upon the results of a building condition survey conducted by Playle & Partners LLP in February 2016. Various elements within the building are now reaching the end of their working lives and consequently leading to significant defects. Planning permission for the proposed works were granted in 2017 however there were delays with implementing the works.

4.    The application seeks planning permission for external works and communal upgrade works to the existing block. All refurbishment works will be ‘like-for-like’, ensuring the building maintains the same external appearance. The refurbishment works will be fully compliant with the current building regulations to provide suitable insulation for energy efficiency and seek to use sustainable materials. The scheme will improve the visual appearance of the building and its surroundings, create a more energy efficient building and in turn improve the quality of life of the existing and future residents of the building.

5.    The deputation by Bini Shah, Council Housing, Project Manager, speaking in support of the officers’ recommendation.

6.    Members debate and questions responded to by officers.

7.    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, planning permission be deemed to be granted subject to conditions and a 2 year limit.

507.

19/03108/FUL - 106A Fox Lane N13 4AX pdf icon PDF 2 MB

RECOMMENDATION:  That subject to the conditions as set out in the report, the Head of Development Management / the Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions.

 

WARD:  Southgate Green

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

2.    This application seeks planning permission for the redevelopment of the site and erection of a two-storey building with accommodation in the roof to provide 4 flats including one 3 bed unit.

3.    The previous application that was dismissed at appeal was refused for four reasons relating to:

 

·         The effect of the proposals on living conditions of future occupiers of Flat 3 in respect of access to, and level of, external space;

·         The effect of the proposals on the supply of family housing in the Borough, and

·         The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, where it relates to noise, disturbance and overlooking.

 

4.    The principle of the redevelopment of the site with flats is supported and has been supported by the council under previous applications and by the planning inspector of the dismissed appeal. The dismissed appeal decision is a material consideration in assessing this application and the scheme has been amended to fully address the previous reasons for refusal.

5.    As the development is not a conversion of a dwelling into flats policy DMD5 of the Development Management Document that requires no more than 20% of self-contained residential dwellings along a road to be converted into self-contained flats and HMOs is not applicable.

6.    In terms of parking and highway safety, a parking survey was submitted with the application which identified a maximum parking stress of 76% which indicates that adequate on street parking would remain to accommodate the development. As set out in paragraph 10.48 of the report the Planning Inspector concluded in the dismissed appeal that the proposal would not be detrimental to highway safety arising from an increase in car parking demand or traffic movements in the area.

7.    No objections have been raised by Traffic and Transportation with regard to the parking proposed however the removal of the redundant dropped kerb would provide additional on street parking and this can be dealt with through condition.

8.    8 cycle parking spaces are provided, and Officers note that the site has the capability to deliver site parking in a more suitable location. A condition is suggested for further details on the type and location of the cycle parking.

9.    The balconies will be enclosed as can be seen on pages 112, 114 and 121. The design of the enclosed balconies (set 2m back from the external wall of the building) would result in any greater overlooking than could be achieved through the presence of windows at those levels.

10.The inspector concluded in the dismissed appeal that given the mix of dwellings proposed, it seems unlikely that significant noise and disturbance would result from the development overall. Whilst it is likely that there would be a higher level of occupation within the flats, the creation of internal balconies, private terrace areas and external private garden spaces would not, in my view, automatically lead to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 507.

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.

 

 

 

 

509.

19/04291/HOU - 29 Arnos Road, N11 1AP pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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

 

WARD:  Southgate Green

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

2.    Confirmed that the site had been inspected and the surrounding context considered – it is felt the scheme will not significantly impact on neighbouring residential amenity or the character and appearance of the area.

3.    The deputation of Angela Konstantinidou, neighbouring resident, speaking against the officers’ recommendation.

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

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

 

AGREED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

510.

15/04916/FUL - 20 and Rear of 18 -22 Waggon Road, EN4 0HL pdf icon PDF 2 MB

RECOMMENDATION:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions. 

 

WARD: Cockfosters

 

Minutes:

NOTED

 

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

2.    The application site comprises number 20 Waggon Road and parts of the rear gardens of numbers 18 and 22 Waggon Road. Number 20 Waggon Road is a 2 storey detached single family dwelling located on the southern   side of the road. The site has a single point of vehicular access and parking        for a number of 4 cars on the front driveway.

3.    The surrounding area is residential in character, mainly characterised by large detached dwellings. Warner Close is located to the east of the application site and contains 4 dwellings to the rear of numbers 10-16 Waggon Road accessed via Sandridge Close.

4.    The metropolitan Green Belt lies to north of the application site on the opposite side of Waggon Road whilst Monken Mead Brook defines the rear        (southern) site boundary.

5.    This application was originally considered by the Planning Committee on 19th December 2017. The Planning Committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a S106 agreement to require a contribution towards affordable housing.

6.    Members may recall seeing a similar scheme before them, at Planning Committee a few weeks ago, that sought to construct a similar tandem development on an adjacent site to the west in a further continuation of development from Sandridge Close.

7.    The legislation in place at the time, The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order (DMPO 2015) required an affordable housing contribution for residential schemes of 10 units or more and/or those with a proposed General Internal Area (GIA) in excess of 1000sqm. As the proposed scheme had/has a floor area in excess of 1000sqm, a contribution towards affordable housing was therefore required.

As with many smaller schemes that are required to make a contribution towards affordable housing, there were extensive discussions on the issue of viability and what the development could reasonably sustain in terms of an appropriate financial contribution.  This extended the timescales and resulted in the legal agreement not being completed.

8.    However, in the intervening period, revisions were made to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which confirmed that affordable housing can only be sought in respect of schemes for 10 or more homes or if the site has an area of half a hectare or more, neither of which is applicable in this case.  At the same time the requirement for an affordable housing contribution for residential schemes with a GIA in excess of 1000sqm was removed.

9.    Other revisions to the NPPF resulted in changes that either do not affect this proposal or are covered by the original report.  In the light of these changes, together with the previous resolution of the Planning Committee to grant planning permission for this scheme, the application needs to be reported to the Committee again to seek an amendment to the resolution to remove the reference to a S106 agreement which is no longer applicable.

10.In all  ...  view the full minutes text for item 510.

511.

19/01904/VAR - Church Street Tennis Courts Great Cambridge Road N9 pdf icon PDF 7 MB

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

 

Minutes:

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.

 

512.

Member Training - 3rd March 2020

Minutes:

NOTED

 

1.    Andy Higham, Head of Development Management, confirmed there would be a presentation from Transport for London (TfL) on their proposals for Cockfosters/Arnos Grove, an update / presentation on S106 agreements, and possibly training about climate change, with a start time of 7pm in the Conference Room.