Decision details
20/1188 Ark Franklin Primary Academy, Harvist Road, London, NW6 6HJ
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
PROPOSAL:
Erection of single storey art studio building
RECOMMENDATION:
To grant planning permission subject to conditions.
That the Head of Planning be granted delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out within the Committee report.
That the Head of Planning and Development Services be granted delegated authority to make changes to the wording of the Committee's decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions, informatives, planning obligations or reasons for the decision) prior to the decision being actioned, provided that the Head of Planning is satisfied that any such changes could not reasonably be regarded as deviating from the overall principle of the decision reached by the Committee nor that such change(s) could reasonably have led to a different decision having been reached by the Committee.
Mr Damian Manhertz (Development Management Area Team Leader) introduced the report, highlighting the key issues and answered Members’ questions.
Councillor Nerva (ward member, in remote attendance) spoke in support of the application adding that it would greatly benefit the community, but expressed concern regarding the lack of pre-application consultation.
Mr Richard Johnson (objector, in remote attendance) spoke on behalf of Queens Park Area Residents’ Association (QPARA) and whilst he acknowledged the need for an art studio raised several concerns including the following:
· The appropriateness of the construction materials to withstand the weather over time so that it would detract from the character of Queens Park Conservation Area.
· The height and position of the proposed building could adversely impact the conservation area and vistas to the school.
· Inadequate location for the proposed building.
Ms Janine Ryan (Executive Head) and Mr Andy Martin (Agent) in remote attendance addressed the Committee. Members noted the following from Ms Ryan’s statement read out to the meeting:
· The studio would be located in the playground adjacent to the gate on Harvist Road, allowing ease of access after-hours to community groups.
· The construction materials and the design would preserve and enhance the Conservation Area status.
· Additional planting was proposed to enhance the area.
In response to Members’ questions, Mr Martin stated that 345 of Franklin’s parents and local residents completed a survey in support of the art studio and that the proposal followed the feedback received at the pre-application stage.
Following Members’ questioning, officers submitted that the Council’s own consultation complied with legislation and its Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and that information supplied had indicated that the construction materials would be weather resistant, given normal maintenance to resolve any wear and tear. Officers added that although they could not recommend a condition on maintenance, the Council had enforcement powers if the look of the proposed building became unsightly. Officers highlighted the importance of the quality of the materials and highlighted that details would be secured through condition.
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended.
(Voting on the recommendation was unanimous).
Wards Affected: Queens Park;
Publication date: 17/08/2020
Date of decision: 22/07/2020
Decided at meeting: 22/07/2020 - Planning Committee
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