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Declarations of personal and prejudicial interests Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary, personal or prejudicial interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate. Minutes: The Head of Planning, Transport and Licensing declared that she was acquainted with the applicant for 44 Hardinge Road.
Approaches. All members received a correspondence from the applicant for The Willows, 136 Honeypot Lane NW9. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 August 2017 PDF 91 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:-
That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 August 2017 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting. |
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17/1829 The Willows, 136 Honeypot Lane, London, NW9 9QA PDF 722 KB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Demolition of the existing care home building and redevelopment of the site comprising the erection of a five storey building providing 50 self-contained flats (4 studios, 11 x 1bed, 23 x 2bed and 12 x 3bed) with associated basement level, car and cycle parking space, bin stores, amenity space and landscaping
RECOMMENDATION: To grant planning permission subject to conditions and the completion of a satisfactory Section 106 or other legal agreement to secure the Heads of Terms. Set out in the report.
That the Head of Planning be granted delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.
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 in the draft decision notice
That the Head of Planning 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.
That, if by 3 months of the committee date the legal agreement has not been completed, the Head of Planning be granted delegated authority to refuse planning permission.
That the Committee confirms that adequate provision has been made, by the imposition of conditions, for the preservation or planting of trees as required by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the report and answered members’ questions and in referencing the supplementary report, he responded to issues raised by members at the site visit. Members heard that the applicant had advised that the care home operators wound down their operation on site from 2013 onwards, relocating tenants and not filing bed spaces when they became vacant. The site become fully vacant prior to August 2016, after which time “building guardians” were in place. He confirmed that the street tree identified in the arboricultural study and adjacent to the proposed substation access would be protected and retained.
He continued that being a new major development, construction methods would allow a significant reduction of noise between floors and thus address the issue of stacking that could arise. In regards to impact on the temple in Bowmans Trading Estate, members heard that the temple was situated on Westmoreland Road, to the rear of the Alpine House and some 255 m distance from the proposed development and as such there would be no material impact. The dwellings proposed were not considered to result in a material impact on parking in the surrounding streets, as sufficient levels of parking were proposed and a CPZ is scheduled to be introduced. Additionally, if planning permission was granted for ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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17/2331 Manor Park Works, Manor Park Road, London, NW10 4JJ PDF 701 KB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Redevelopment of industrial site to residential to form a total of 45 units comprising: conversion, top floor extension and change of use of existing building from industrial and storage (B1 and B8) to residential (C3), accommodating 24 units (2 x studios, 8 x 1bed, 10 x 2bed and 4 x 3bed maisonettes) over 6 storeys; and erection of a seven storey residential building with basement level accommodating 22 units (4 x studios, 14 × 2bed and 1 x 2bed and 1 3 x 3 bed maisonettes) with associated car and cycle parking, refuse storage, landscaping and amenity space provision, including a roof terrace at each building
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) informed the Committee that due to amendments required to the application and the resulting changes to the description, it was necessary that a consultation period was extended to give consultees the opportunity to fully appraise the current scheme prior to a decision being made. He therefore recommended that the application be deferred for an extended consultation period and the report updated accordingly.
DECISION: Deferred for further consultation. |
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17/2643 44 Hardinge Road, London, NW10 3PJ PDF 278 KB Minutes: PROPOSAL: The erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension, conversion of existing garage, a hip to gable roof extension, enlargement of existing dormer and associated internal alterations to accommodate for the conversion of a 4 bedroom single semi-detached dwelling house into 2 self-contained flats (1x3 bed and 1x2 bed).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission and 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 in the report.
That the Head of Planning 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.
That the Committee confirms that adequate provision has been made, by the imposition of conditions, for the preservation or planting of trees as required by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the report and answered members’ questions. He set out the proposal and added that the proposed conversion of the dwellinghouse into two flats and associated extensions was considered to be in accordance with relevant policy.
Heather Jones (objector) raised the following issues; i) Lack of consultation with residents ii) The proposed change of use would set an undesirable precedence for similar developments in the Hardinge Road area. iii) The proposal, with its excessive footprint, would constitute an overdevelopment of the site. iv) Inadequate parking provision which would exacerbate the current parking situation. v) Inadequate amenity space provision.
Denny Fitzpatrick in objecting to the application referenced a petition signed by 59 residents opposing the proposed development and added that residents were not properly consulted and that no site notices were put up. She continued that the proposal which would be the only sub-divided property in Hardinge Road would alter the character of the streetscene. In addition, it would worsen the existing parking situation as well as give rise to waste management problems.
In commenting on the claim about lack of consultation, David Glover stated that in accordance with Article 15 of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the application was publicised by serving the notice on the adjoining owners or occupiers and other neighbours on 30/06/2017. He thus referenced the significant responses from consultees as set out in the consultation paragraph of the report. He added that site notices and consultation meetings were not necessary for the application which was considered to be a small scale development.
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Warren (ward member) stated that he had ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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17/1139 Garages rear of 39 Keslake Road, Peploe Road, London PDF 320 KB Minutes: PROPOSAL: Demolition of four existing garages and erection of a 4 bedroom dwellinghouse set at ground and basement level, with associated on-street car parking, cycle parking, bin stores, landscaping and amenity space
RECOMMENDATION: 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 in the report
That the Head of Planning 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.
That the Committee confirms that it has paid special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character and appearance of the Queen's Park Conservation Area as required by Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the report and answered members’ questions. He referenced and gave weight to the Planning Inspector’s decision on application 16/0440. Members heard that the current application addressed the Inspector's conclusions in terms of harm by reducing the height and bulk of the development so that its effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area and on the living conditions of the occupants of 44 Kempe Road would now be acceptable.
Duncan McCausland (objector) circulated photographs to support his views that the proposed development would not be in keeping with the character of the business park. He added that it would set a poor precedence for similar undesirable developments in the area. He continued that as the properties in the area had shallow foundations and therefore prone to subsidence, excavation which could cause subsidence to neighbouring properties should not be allowed. Members heard that due to high incidence of subsidence, residents found it difficult to obtain buildings insurance for their properties without piling.
Jan Lambrecht (objector) echoed similar sentiments and concurred with the views expressed by the previous objector and added that the wall and roof did not comply with the design guide for Queens Park Conservation Area.
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Nerva (ward member) stated that he had been contacted by local residents. Councillor expressed a view that the following factors had not been properly explored; parking problems in an over-parked area; impact on local residents; compliance with the design guide for Queens Park Conservation Area. Councillor Nerva also raised concerns about excavation, digging and piling for the basement element of the proposed development.
Nick Sutton (applicant’s agent) addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions. He informed members that the scheme had been revised following the Planning Inspector’s decision on appeal to ensure ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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Any Other Urgent Business Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Head of Executive and Member Services or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 64.
Minutes: None. |