Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies for absence was received from Councillor Jemal.

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 Committee meetings held on:

(i)            Tuesday 29 November 2016; and

(ii)          Tuesday 20 December 2016.

AGREED the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 29 November 2016 as a correct record.

AGREED the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on the 20 December 2016, subject to an amendment regarding the attendance of Councillor Dinah Barry, who was present at the meeting. The minutes will be amended to reflect this oversight.

MATTERS ARISING

1.    Councillor Hamilton made a statement regarding application 15/01063/FUL  -  Brimsdown Sports Club, Goldsdown Road, Enfield, EN3 7RP, which was heard at the 20 December 2016 Committee meeting. The Police had made a recent statement that the recent fire at the sports club was a criminal act and so was under investigation. She hoped that a revised application could be considered soon.

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

4.1       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.192).

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Bush Hill Park

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Kevin Tohill, clarifying the proposal.

2.    The deputation of Gillian Porter (Neighbouring Resident).

3.    The deputation of Stephann Makri (Neighbouring Resident).

4.    The statement of Dennis Stacey (Chair of Conservation Advisory Group).

5.    The response by Antoine Christoforou, (applicant).

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

7.    The support of the Committee for the officers’ recommendation: 8 votes for, 2 against and 1 abstention.

AGREED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report and the following additions:

·         Discharge of Conditions 5 and 6 should be determined following consultation with the Conservation Advisory Group (CAG).

·         Condition 6 to include: ‘Construction details of all external elements at 1:20 scale (including sections). This should include: entrances and exits including the vehicular gate entrance.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Southbury

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Kevin Tohill, clarifying the proposal.

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

3.    Members agreed that the proposed minor material amendment to allow changes to the Energy strategy was acceptable. They considered that due to the use type of the development, a payment in lieu to offset the lower carbon reduction was not necessary; the exceptional circumstances of the use should be sufficient to justify the lack of carbon reduction.

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

AGREED that in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 3 of the Town and Country General Regulations 1992, planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Palmers Green

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Kevin Tohill, clarifying the proposal.

2.    This application had been bought to Planning Committee as the applicant is the wife of a councillor.

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

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

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

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Southgate

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Kevin Tohill, clarifying the proposal.

2.    The Chair clarified that there were two applications to be heard regarding this site, which also included an application for Listed Building consent. Both applications would be debated together.

3.    Officers consider that subject to conditions, the proposed development would not adversely affect the amenity of the adjoining properties including the listed building and would be compliant with the council’s policies while providing a much needed specialist autistic school for the borough.

4.    Members’ debate and questions responded to by officers including the following:

a.    Members agreed that this provision for students with autism should be completed as soon as possible.

b.    Boundary treatment of the site i.e. fencing, to be conditioned. The Head of Development Management clarified that condition 10 (page 126) would cover this so as to ensure satisfactory appearance of the Grade II* listed building.

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

AGREED that in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 3 of the Town and Country General Regulations 1992, planning permission be deemed to be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report and subject to conditions requiring additional information on fencing/boundary treatment and parking layouts.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Southgate

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Kevin Tohill, clarifying the proposal.

2.    The Chair clarified that there were two applications to be heard regarding this site, which also included an application for Listed Building consent. Both applications would be debated together.

3.    Members’ debate and questions responded to by officers including the following:

a.    Members agreed that this autistic provision should be completed as soon as possible.

b.    Boundary treatment of the site i.e. fencing, to be conditioned. The Head of Development Management clarified that condition 10 (page 126) would cover this so as to ensure satisfactory appearance of the Grade II* listed building.

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

AGREED that Members resolve to grant listed building consent subject to the conditions set out in the report and referral to the National Planning Case Work Unit if required for final decision.