Agenda and minutes

Councillor Simon, Chair, welcomed all attendees and explained the order of the meeting.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Levy due to a clash of meetings, and from Councillor Hamilton.

Councillor Savva acted as Vice Chair in the absence of Councillor Levy.

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

3.1       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. 186).

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions and S106 Agreement

WARD:  Grange

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager clarifying the application site and projection of accurate plans on the screen. The proposals and key considerations were summarised.

2.    The deputation of Mr Mike McClean (Save the Green Dragon campaign).

3.    The statement of Councillor Andy Milne, Grange Ward councillor.

4.    The response on behalf of the applicant by Ms Maxine Spencer (resident of Elm Park Road and business owner of Pounds TV), Mr Chris Goddard (Director, DP9, planning advisers), and Mr Daren Humphrey (Acquisitions & Development Manager for Waitrose).

5.    Officers’ comments in response to points raised.

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

7.    The Case Officer to discuss the precise wording of the conditions, as far as they relate to servicing, staff travel/parking and deliveries, with Transportation colleagues.

8.    The officers’ recommendation was supported by a majority of the committee: 8 votes for and 2 abstentions.

AGREED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report and the completion of a S106 Agreement.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Palmers Green

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager clarifying the proposals and the planning history of previous unacceptable applications.

2.    The application was brought to committee for determination in accordance with the scheme of delegation because the agent occasionally works for the Building Control team within Development Management.

3.    The deputation of Mr Keith Maxwell, neighbouring resident.

4.    The agent had confirmed he did not wish to speak in response.

5.    Officers’ comments in response to points raised.

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

7.    An additional informative to be added reminding the applicant that the materials should match the existing building.

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

AGREED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Southbury

NOTED

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

2.    The application was brought to committee for determination in accordance with the scheme of delegation because the agent occasionally works for the Building Control team within Development Management.

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

AGREED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.