Agenda and minutes
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Declarations of personal and prejudicial interests Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, any relevant financial or other interest in the items on this agenda. Minutes: 4. The Maqam Centre, Tiverton Road NW10 3HJ (Ref. 15/1588) Councillor Choudhary declared that as he knew the applicant he would leave the meeting room during consideration of the application and would not take part in the discussion or voting.
All members received emails from Aylestone Park Residents and Tenants Association (APRATA) expressing their objections to, and from Councillor Denselow and Southwood in support of, the application
7 William Dromey Court, Dyne Road, NW6 7XD (Ref. 15/2551) and 8. James Stewart House, Dyne Road, NW6 (Ref. 15/3014) Councillor Mili Patel declared that as she was a Trustee of the Board of Governors of Brent Housing Partnership (BHP), the applicant, she would leave the meeting room during consideration of both applications and would not take part in the discussion or voting. All members received an email in support from Councillor Conneely
9. Special Item - Application for the Modification and Discharge of Planning Obligations All members had received an email from the applicant. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting - 26 August 2015 PDF 119 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:-
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 26 August 2015 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting. |
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Lanmor House, 370 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AX (Ref. 15/0196) PDF 777 KB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Erection of two additional storeys to provide 8 self-contained flats (7 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed) above the existing five storey office building(amended description)
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice.
Stephen Weeks (Head of Planning) introduced the report, outlined the proposal and with reference to the supplementary report circulated prior to the meeting, clarified the issues raised at the site visit. Members heard that the applicant’s agent had advised that some internalworks were being carried outin relation to the conversion ofthe building to residential following the grant of planning permission for external cladding. The Head of Planning added that the applicant would be advised by wayof an informative that ifthe planning permission was granted,works cannot commence on site untilthe priorapproval for the scheme currentlyunder construction hadbeen completed and occupied.
In terms of the height of the proposal, he informed members that whilstthe additionalstoreyswould change the appearance and scale ofthe building when viewed fromEcclestone Place,the building wasalreadyof a significantlydifferent scale and appearance and consequently was not considered to detractfromthe street scene. The impacton residentialamenitywould be modestgiven the setbackand as such officers considered that it would not result in a significantdetrimental impacton the occupiersof the residentialpropert ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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The Maqam Centre, Tiverton Road, London, NW10 3HJ (Ref. 15/1588) PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Change of use of previously approved crèche (Use Class D1) to fitness suite (Use Class D2) and reception area. Amendments to external works to include alterations to bin and cycle storage, hard and soft landscaping and entrance gate.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice.
Andy Bates (Area Planning Manager) with reference to the supplementary report circulated prior to the meeting clarified the issues raised at the site visit including the planning history of the site. He continued that the applicant had indicated to complete the external works within 15 months and toimprovethe appearanceofthiselementofthebuilding,a temporary bannerdisplayinga graphicofa greenwallcouldbe installed. He advised members that the Council had no powers to force theapplicantstofinishthedevelopment however officers had recommended conditionswhich sought to encourage stagesofthe developmentto be brought forward as soon as possible
Andy Bates went on to clarify the access arrangements to the fitness suite and drew members’ attention to condition 5 of the report which required the applicants to submit ManagementPlandetailing accessarrangementsto the fitnesssuite. In respect of members’ concerns about the D2 use, he recommended an additional condition restrictingtheuseofthefitnesssuiteto afitnesssuiteonly or D1 usein connectionwithth ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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12 Carlisle Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 6TS (Ref. 15/1452) PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Proposed excavation of basement level with reinforced glass panels set into the ground to form rear lightwells, demolition of existing detached garage and replacement with detached brick-built outbuilding, insertion of first floor rear window and rear patio doors and demolition and rebuilding of part of existing boundary wall to dwelling house (amended plans and description)
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice.
Andy Bates (Area Planning Manager) outlined the scheme and with reference to the supplementary report circulated prior to the meeting clarified issues raised at the site visit on impact on neighbouring properties, the depth of projection into the rear garden and the false garage doors. Members heard that the applicant had submitted a revised construction methodology report and how the neighbour impact would be mitigated during construction. He continued that concerns about party wall were not considered a material planning consideration. In reiterating the recommendation for approval subject to conditions, Andy Bates then drew members’ attention to amended conditions 3 and 7 as set out in the supplementary report.
Ellen Gadsten (applicant’s architect) informed members that the proposal had been refined to address issues raised including a reduction in overall massing. She added that 2 new fruit trees and hedge trees would be planted for enhanced landscaping and that the existing outbuilding would be rebuilt. In response to the Chair’s suggestion, the applicant’s architect confirmed acceptance of an amended condition 8 to include details of green roof to outbuilding and maintenance.
DECISION: Granted planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice, amended conditions 3 and 7 as set out in the supplementary report and amended condition 8 to include details of green roof to outbuilding including maintenance details. |
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37A Streatley Road, London, NW6 7LT (Ref. 15/2362) PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Basement extension with front and rear lightwells to ground floor flat.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice.
Andy Bates (Area Planning Manager) outlined the scheme and with reference to the supplementary report circulated prior to the meeting, responded to issues raised at the site visit. Members were informed that the applicant had submitted a construction method statement (CMS) and plans showing the under pinning sequence ofthe property. In respect of noise and hours of work, he stated that the decision notice would set out the hours of work and that the applicantwouldneed to join the Considerate ContractorsScheme to ensure neighbouring amenity wasprotected as far aspossible frombuilding works. Members heard that despite concerns, no research had confirmed thatbasementdevelopments would necessarily cause problemsin the future e.g.to the watertable, treesand soil.
The Area Planning Manager clarified that land within the first 6mof the front garden had not been counted as amenity space in accordance with the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) and as such,changesto the layoutof the forecourt were notnecessarilyconsidered to create lossof amenityspace for occupiersof the upstairs flat.A condition recommended requiring the provision of furtherdetailsof planting to the forecourtwould improvethe existing situation andhelp soften the presence ofthe proposed frontlightwell.In termsof shared use ofthe ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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William Dromey Court, Dyne Road, London, NW6 7XD (Ref. 15/2551) PDF 986 KB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Erection of two-storey detached residential unit (3 x 4bed), with associated hard and soft landscaping, provision for 12 car and cycle parking spaces including the provision of 2 disabled car-parking spaces.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice.
Members agreed to receive together, the representations on this and the application for James Stewart House (reference 15/3014) but to decide on them separately. Andy Bates (Area Planning Manager) outlined the applications and with reference to the supplementary reports clarified the issues raised at the site visit. He clarified the extent of consultation undertaken by the applicant, Brent Housing Partnership, (BHP). In respect of concerns about repairs and tenants’ behaviour, Andy Bates reported that BHP stated that they had carried out all repairs as instructed and added that officers considered that the proposal, which had attracted a grant from GLA, would result in reduced anti social behaviour. Members heard about the proposed treatment of boundaries around the site, the replacement trees for the largely diseased existing trees and the parking arrangements were considered to be sufficient to address the concerns raised on noise. He then drew members’ attention to additional conditions on details of lighting and surface water drainage as set out in the supplementary report.
Stephen Marcus (an objector) raised concerns about the proposed development for social housing on the grounds that it would depreciate property values in the area. He continued that due to its density, the proposal would result in increased noise from social housing tenants as well as a detrimental impact on parking in the area.
Keith Harley (Director, BHP) informed members that the claim that social housing would necessarily result in anti social behaviour and loss of property values were unfounded. He outlined measures that BHP had put in place to address noise generation and antisocial behaviour at their properties including boundary treatment and surveillance cameras. He advised members that visitor parking spaces would be managed through the use of scratch cards system and supervised by a parking contractor. Tom Ashton (applicant’s architect) added that the secure design for the proposal allowed for access and clarified the rear access to the Kingdom Hall and servicing arrangements.
In response to the Chair’s enquiry about the level of consultation done for the scratch card system, Stephen Hayley stated that BHP had received mixed responses to the consultation but would accept an additional condition as suggested by the Chair.
DECISION: Granted planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice, amended plan numbers, an extra condition on future consultation on parking permit allocation and additional conditions on details of lighting and surface water drainage as set out in the supplementary report.
Note: Councillor Mili Patel having declared an interest in the application at the start of the meeting did not take part in the discussion or voting on the application. |
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James Stewart House, Dyne Road, London NW6 (Ref. 15/3014) PDF 732 KB Additional documents: Minutes: PROPOSAL: Erection of two-storey detached residential unit (4 x 3bed), with associated hard and soft landscaping, improvement work to existing communal amenity space and provision for 24 car parking spaces
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice.
See the previous item (reference 15/2551) for the preamble.
DECISION: Granted planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice and additional conditions on details of lighting and surface water drainage as set out in the supplementary report and a further condition requiring that prior to occupation of the first unit BHP undertake consultation on options for car parking controls (including scratch cards) in the development.
Note: Councillor Mili Patel having declared an interest in the application at the start of the meeting did not take part in the discussion or voting on the application.
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This report informs Members about an application under section 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)to modify ordischargea planningobligationwasreceivedon 9June2015,to modify theobligation to paya financialcontributionwithintheLegalAgreementdated 4June 2009 and DeedofVariation dated26 October2009toreducethefinancialcontribution due.
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Minutes: The Committee considered an application under section 106A of theTown and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)to modify ordischargea planningobligation to paya financialcontributionwithintheLegalAgreementdated 4June 2009 and DeedofVariation dated26 October2009 in order toreducethefinancialcontribution due to the Council.
Stephen Weeks (Head of Planning) set out the background to and the history of the application. He referred to the applicant’s claim about viability, the purpose of the agreement and that payment of the outstanding s106 costs would result in the company making a significant loss. He advised members that the applicant was a willing signatory to the Legal Agreement and that the developer’s reference to the provisions of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was irrelevant. He continued that the payment under the legal agreement was not subject to viability of the scheme. The Head of Planning recommended that the application to modify or discharge the planning obligation be refused and pursued with the relevant party.
DECISION: Refused the applicationto modifyor dischargethe planningobligation. |
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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. |