Agenda and minutes

Councillor Simon, Chair, welcomed everyone to the meeting, explained the order of the meeting and the deputation process.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Christine Hamilton, Christiana During, Dinah Barry and Lee Chamberlain.

To elect a Vice Chair for the 2015/16 Municipal year.

Councillor Derek Levy was elected as Vice Chair of the Committee.

Councillor Savva proposed and Councillor Delman seconded.

Members of the Planning Committee are invited to identify any disclosable pecuniary, other pecuniary or non pecuniary interests relevant to items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive the minutes of the Planning Panel meeting held on Thursday 9 April 2015, for information only.

The minutes of the Edmonton Upper School planning panel held on 9 April 2015 were noted.

To receive the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 28 April 2015.

AGREED the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 28 April 2015 as a correct record.

To receive the covering report of the Assistant Director, Planning, Highways & Transportation.

6.1       Applications dealt with under delegated powers. (A copy is available in the Members’ Library.)

RECEIVED the report of the Assistant Director, Planning, Highways and Transportation (Report No.3).

AGREED that the order of the agenda be varied to accommodate members of the public in attendance at the meeting. The minutes follow the order of the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to the conditions set out in the report and any additional conditions required to address the heritage matters.

WARD: Jubilee

NOTED

1.    Introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, highlighting the key issues for consideration with particular emphasis on the impacts of the development on the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining and nearby properties, mainly associated with noise and floodlighting, balanced against benefits the facilities would bring to the school and local community.

2.    A Planning Panel was held on 9 April 2015. Following issues raised at the Panel, a revised Noise Impact Assessment had been submitted. The applicant had confirmed that the floodlighting would automatically switch off at 10:30pm.

3.    A member site visit took place on Tuesday 19 May 2015, when Members visited a couple of adjoining/nearby houses and also visited a similar facility in Barnet.

4.    The applicant would be required to undertake some archaeological investigation work prior to a final decision being made.

5.    One further letter of support to report from a parent/carer of a pupil at the school.

6.    Transport for London (TfL) confirmed they have no objection to the proposal.

7.    An additional condition would need to be added requiring the submission of a travel plan.

8.    The deputation of Mr Gary Graham, local resident at 19 Lathkill Close.

9.    The statement of Councillor Alev Cazimoglu, Jubilee Ward Councillor.

10.The statement of Councillor Bernie Lappage, Jubilee Ward Councillor.

11.The response by Mr Tony Scott, the applicant (Powerleagues).

12.Members’ discussion and questions responded to by officers.

13.Following a debate, the officers, recommendation was approved by the majority of the Committee: 5 votes for, 2 votes against and 1 abstention.

AGREED that subject to the satisfactory resolution of the heritage issues as set out in the report, the Head of Development Management / the Planning Decisions Manager be granted delegated authority to grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report and any additional conditions required to address the heritage matters.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to conditions

WARD: Grange

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager clarifying the proposal.

2.    The deputation of Mr Jonathan Carolan, neighbouring resident.

3.    The response of Mr Chris Connor, the applicant.

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

5.    Following a debate, members voted unanimously not to approve the officers’ recommendation, but agreed to give delegated authority to officers to grant planning permission.

NOT AGREED that immediate permission be granted. However, Members RESOLVED to give delegated authority to officers to grant planning permission subject to the height of the privacy screens to the balcony and terrace being increased.

Monthly decisions on Town Planning Application Appeals.

(The update will be provided at the meeting.)

NOTED

The Head of Development Control would provide appeal information at the end of the 12 month period.

NOTED

1.    The next meeting would be on Tuesday 30 June 2015.

2.    A Planning Panel meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 10 June 2015, for the Alma Regeneration application. The Planning Panel meeting will be held at Alma Primary School, Enfield.