Agenda and minutes

Councillor Aksanoglu, Chair, welcomed all attendees.

Apologies for absence were noted from Councillor Elif Erbil.

Apologies for lateness were received from Councillor Boztas.

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 there were no declarations of interest.

To receive the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 25 June 2019.

AGREED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 25 June 2019 were agreed as a correct record.

To receive the covering report of the Head of Planning.

RECEIVED the report of the Head of Planning.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval

WARD:  Turkey Street

NOTED

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

2.    Councillor Boztas arrived at the meeting at this point, but having missed part of the introduction, would not be permitted to vote on this item.

3.    In response to consultation, receipt of a late objection from London Fire Brigade (LFB). Concerns about a lack of access and no consideration to requirements of BB100 (sprinklers). This would be dealt with by Building Control.

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

5.    Members’ request in respect of the colour of the multi use games area (MUGA). It was agreed that a condition would require green.

6.    Members’ ongoing concerns in respect of assurances regarding the LFB objection and the MUGA community use plan. Members discussed the need for details of the Community Access Statement to be known now as they could influence effect of proposals on residential amenity, not sufficient for condition.

7.    A proposal by Councillor Rye and seconded by Councillor Alexandrou to defer a decision on the application was supported by the majority of the Committee: 8 votes for and 1 abstention.

AGREED that a decision on the application be deferred for the following reason:

Reason:

i)             To seek clarification on the use of/need for sprinklers to be included in the building design.

ii)            To seek details on the proposed community use strategy.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval

WARD:  Enfield Lock

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Gideon Whittingham, Principal Planning Officer, highlighting the key issues and clarifying the proposals.

2.    Officers confirmed that the London Fire Brigade were consulted but no comments were received.

3.    Discussion regarding the need for an additional condition on sustainable construction.

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

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

AGREED that in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, planning permission be deemed to be granted and an additional condition.

NOTED

1.    Meetings of Planning Committee were likely to be required on 6 August and 27 August 2019.

2.    An additional meeting of Planning Committee to discuss S106 monitoring would be scheduled in early September.

3.    The Planning Panel meeting in respect of the Southgate Office Village proposals would be sought for Thursday 5 September 2019, subject to availability for a suitable venue.