Agenda and minutes

Councillor Simon, Chair, welcomed all attendees and explained the order of the meeting. Peter George was welcomed, attending in his new role as Assistant Director, Regeneration and Planning.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hamilton, and apologies for lateness from Councillor Chibah due to a timing clash with Housing Repairs Scrutiny meeting.

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

NOTED in relation to 16/04133/FUL – Blackhorse Tower, Holbrook House and Churchwood House, Councillor Pearce did not have a pecuniary interest, but highlighted her involvement with Health Scrutiny at borough and North London levels.

To receive the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 24 January 2017.

AGREED the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 24 January 2017 as a correct record.

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

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

RECEIVED the report of the Assistant Director, Regeneration and Planning.

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

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Cockfosters

NOTED that this application was deferred for consideration at a future meeting to ensure full consultation had been completed.

RECOMMENDATION:  Following referral to the Mayor of London and no objections being raised, and the securing of a Legal Agreement to secure the obligations, Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Cockfosters

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning case officer, Sean Newton, highlighting the main issues.

2.    An additional condition was recommended in respect of the proposed use of one of the commercial units for an NHS clinic. The NHS would be given the first option to take up that opportunity, but it would be time limited to six months from the date of approval. If no agreement could be reached, then the applicants would need to make a financial contribution to provide additional health facilities in the locality under the S106 agreement.

3.    The deputation of Colin Bull (neighbouring resident).

4.    The response by Peter Newton on behalf of the applicant.

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

6.    Discussion about the possibility of additional off-site highway works to mitigate the possible impact of the development on the network / nearby junctions; officers would consider further the views expressed at the meeting and whether any such works should form part of the S106 agreement.

7.    The Chair’s summary, and proposal that the recommendation be for approval in principle and to give delegated authority to officers to grant planning permission subject to finalisation of conditions and subject to S106 agreement.

8.    The recommendation was supported by the majority of the Committee: 7 votes for, 1 against and 1 abstention.

AGREED to give delegated authority to officers to grant planning permission subject to finalisation of conditions and the S106 Agreement and referral to Mayor of London.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Chase

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning case officer Sean Newton, highlighting the main issues

2.    The comments received from Councillor Pite against the recommendation and the comments received in response from the planning agent, both of which had been circulated to Members.

3.    The deputation of Michelle Wilson (neighbouring resident).

4.    Councillor Chibah arrived at the meeting at this point, but having missed the introduction, did not vote on this item.

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

6.    Officers’ suggestion that to address concerns, additional conditions be added to any approval to planning permission to set a maximum of 20 people attending a shooting event, and to time limit the permission.

7.    The support of the Committee for the officers’ recommendation: 8 votes for and 2 abstentions.

AGREED that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the report and additional condition controlling numbers of visitors.

RECOMMENDATION:  On completion of a S106 Agreement, Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Town

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Andy Bates, clarifying the proposals.

2.    A correction to para 4.2 of the officers’ report which should read “Letters were sent to 53 adjoining and nearby residents and 6 comments were received…”

3.    The deputation of David Taylor (neighbouring resident).

4.    The response by Domenico Padalino, agent on behalf of the applicant.

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

6.    The Chair’s proposal that officers be given delegated authority to grant permission after investigating amendments to conditions to address concerns raised, which was supported by the Committee: 9 votes for, 1 against and 1 abstention.

AGREED that planning permission be granted, subject to amending conditions 10 and 16 to include reference to further details to access to address pedestrian safety concerns and refuse storage collection, and subject to S106 Agreement. Addition of an Informative reminding applicant of responsibilities under the Party Wall Act etc.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Highlands

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Andy Bates, clarifying the proposal .

2.    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:  Southbury

NOTED

1.    The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, Andy Bates, clarifying the proposal.

2.    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:  Town

NOTED that this application was deferred for consideration at a future meeting.

To note Planning Committee meeting dates for the remainder of 2016/17 municipal year:

Tuesday 14 March 2017

Tuesday 28 March 2017

Tuesday 4 April 2017 (TBC)

Tuesday 25 April 2017

Tuesday 9 May 2017 (TBC)

NOTED

1.    The provisional meeting date of Tuesday 14 March 2017 would not be required.

2.    Future meetings were confirmed as:

Tuesday 28 March 2017

Tuesday 4 April 2017 or Thursday 20 April 2017 (tbc)

Tuesday 25 April 2017

Tuesday 9 May 2017 (provisional)

3.    The above meeting dates would allow flexibility for consideration of application reference 16/04324/FUL – Former Middlesex University, Trent Park, N14 4YZ.

4.    A site visit may be required mid-March in relation to application reference 17/00344/RE4 – Bury Lodge Depot, Bury Street West, N9 9LA.