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01/09/2020 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 5208 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 01/09/2020
Decision:
AGREED the minutes of the meeting on Tuesday 3 September 2019 as an accurate record.
01/09/2020 - General Update Report ref: 5212 Recommendations Approved
To update Members on operational issues at
Barham Park and on current progress on projects.
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) To note the issues set out in the report.
(2) To note and agree to the proposal to the underletting of Unit 8 of the Barham Park Building (The Children’s Centre) by Brent Council’s Children and Young People Service to a voluntary sector provider, namely the Young Brent Foundation, on the same rental terms pursuant to the lease in respect of Unit 8 between the Barham Park Trust and Brent Council and subject to the satisfactory clearance of financial checks.
(3) To delegate authority to the Operational Director - Environmental Services in consultation with the Chair of the Trust Committee, to decide upon the proposal for rent abatement and deferrals from the Veterans in respect of quarters 2 and 3 for the year 2020/21 in respect of Unit 2 of the Barham Park Building, the details of which need to be finalised and the proposal for rent abatement and deferral from ACAVA in respect of quarters 2 and 3 for the year 2020/21 in respect of Units 3, 5, 6, 9 and 10 of the Barham Park Building. In addition, to note that such decisions would take into account the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government Guidance and the Charity Commission Guidance as set out in paragraph 3.15 of the report.
(4) To delegate authority to consider and decide upon any further requests for rent abatement or deferral in respect of the Units at the Barham Park Building that are arising from the Covid-19 Pandemic to the Operational Director - Environmental Services, in consultation with the Chair of the Trust Committee and note that such decisions will take into account the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government Guidance and also the Charity Commission Guidance as set out in paragraph 3.15 of the report.
(5) To note and agree to the proposal to approval the installation of signs in Barham Park to inform and to facilitate cycling.
Lead officer: Chris Whyte, Leslie Williams
01/09/2020 - Annual Report & Accounts 2019-2020 ref: 5211 Recommendations Approved
This report presents the annual report for the Barham Park Trust for 2019/20. There is a statutory requirement to produce an Annual Report, including the Accounts each financial year.
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) To approve the annual report and the Barham Park Trust Accounts for 2019/20 and authorise officers to file the report with the Charity Commission.
(2) To approve the Barham Park Trust accounts for 2019/20 and delegate authority to the Operational Director – Environmental Services to make any minor adjustments to the accounts arising from the query on expenditure on utilities identified by the Independent Examiner, and to file the accounts for 2019/20 with the Charity Commission.
(3) To note the Independent Examiners review of the Barham Park Trust accounts for 2019/20.
Lead officer: Jekaterina Popova
01/09/2020 - Declarations of interests ref: 5207 Information Only
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 01/09/2020
Decision:
Councillor Mili Patel declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 7 (General Update report) as a trustee of the Young Brent Foundation.
Councillor Mili Patel left the meeting, and took no part in the discussion or decision on this item.
01/09/2020 - Tenant Organisations (Verbal Update) ref: 5210 Information Only
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 01/09/2020
Decision:
NOTED the verbal updates provided from the following organisations:
· Nepalese Community Centre
· Friends of Barham Library
01/09/2020 - Any other urgent business ref: 5213 Information Only
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 01/09/2020
Decision:
None.
01/09/2020 - Matters arising (if any) ref: 5209 Information Only
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 01/09/2020
Decision:
None.
14/09/2020 - Calendar of Council Meetings for the 2020/2021 Municipal Year ref: 5203 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) To confirm the dates for Full Council and other meetings to take place up to the next Annual Council meeting in May 2021, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
(2) That the Head of Executive & Member Services be authorised to make any alterations deemed necessary to the Municipal Calendar during the course of the year having consulted with the Leader of the Council, Leader of the Opposition Group and Chair of the affected meeting.
14/09/2020 - Vote of Thanks to the Mayor ref: 5198 Information Only
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
NOTED the vote of thanks to the co-opted and independent members serving on the Council’s committees.
14/09/2020 - Urgent Business ref: 5204 Information Only
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
None.
14/09/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5199 Information Only
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
None.
14/09/2020 - Mayor's Announcements ref: 5205 Information Only
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
NOTED the announcements from the Mayor in relation to:
· Victory in Japan 75th Anniversary commemoration
· Death of former Councillor Tom McNicholas, with a minutes silence observed during the meeting
· 100th birthday celebration
· Face Mask social media campaign
14/09/2020 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5200 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
AGREED the minutes from the Council meeting held virtually on Monday 13 July 2020 as a correct record.
14/09/2020 - Appointment to Committees and Outside Bodies & Appointment of Chairs & Vice-Chairs ref: 5202 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) The proposed appointments of Members, Co-opted Members and substitutes to Council Committees and Outside Bodies for the 2020-2021 Municipal Year, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report, subject to the following change:
(a) Councillor Mitchell-Murray to replace Councillor Donnelly-Jackson as a full member of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee & Audit and Standards Committee with Councillor Donnelly-Jackson replacing Councillor Mitchell-Murray as a substitute member on both bodies.
(2) The proposed appointments of Chairs and Vice Chairs to Council Committees for the 2020-2021 Municipal Year, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.
(3) To approve the extension of the term of office for the Council’s three Independent Persons and Independent co-opted member on the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee (following their terms of office having expired) to the Annual Council meeting in May 2021, for the reason detailed in section 3.4 of the report
(4) To note the appointments:
(a) of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and Joint Executive Committees and their respective Chairs and Vice Chairs for the 2020-2021 Municipal Year, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.
(b) to be confirmed by the General Purposes Committee for the 2020-2021 Municipal Year, as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report.
(c) to be confirmed by Licensing Committee for the 2020-2021 Municipal Year, as detailed in Appendix 4 of the report.
14/09/2020 - Representation of Political Groups on Committees ref: 5201 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) The size of each Committee, as detailed within the report.
(2) The allocation of seats on Committees to each of the Council’s political groups (where the rules of political balance apply), as set out within the report and to make appointments to those committees, giving effect to the wishes of the political group allocated the seats.
(3) to note that the political balance on Council Sub-Committees would be reviewed at the first meeting of the General Purposes Committee and Licensing Committee.
14/09/2020 - To appoint a Councillor of the Borough to be Deputy Mayor ref: 5197 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
Councillor Lia Colacicco appointed to continue as Deputy Mayor of the London Borough of Brent for the 2020/21 Municipal Year.
14/09/2020 - To elect the Mayor of the Borough for the Municipal Year 2020/2021 ref: 5196 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
Councillor Ernest Ezeajughi appointed to continue as Mayor of the London Borough of Brent for the 2020/21 Municipal Year.
14/09/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5195 Information Only
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 14/09/2020 - Council
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 14/09/2020
Decision:
Apologies received from Councillors Amar Agha and Fleur Donnelly-Jackson.
01/09/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5206 Information Only
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 01/09/2020 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 16/09/2020
Effective from: 01/09/2020
Decision:
None
09/09/2020 - 20/0614 16A & 16B Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4JB ref: 5192 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 09/09/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
PROPOSAL:
Change of use from residential (Use Class C3) to operational diplomatic and consular services (Use Class Sui Generis) for a temporary period of 3 years and associated alterations to car parking, installation of pedestrian gates and new fencing.
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 within the Committee reports.
And 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.
Mr Damian Manhertz (Development Management Area Team Manager) introduced the report, set out the key issues and answered Members’ questions. He added that the proposal was not considered likely to result in an excessive amount of traffic, obstruct the highway or result in unsafe conditions on the highway. It was noted that there is an extant permission that allowed the building to be redeveloped and some of the proposed changes. Furthermore the proposed change of use, involving internal works only was not considered to result in harm to the character and appearance to the conservation area and that the proposed conditions would ensure that the development would make a positive contribution to the local character and distinctiveness of the Brondesbury Conservation Area.
With no further issues raised and having established that all members had followed the discussions, the Chair thanked all speakers for their contributions and asked members to vote on the recommendation. Members voted unanimously to approve the application as recommended.
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended.
(Voting on the recommendation was unanimous).
Wards affected: Mapesbury;
09/09/2020 - 19/1388 Claremont High School, Claremont Avenue, Harrow, HA3 0UH ref: 5190 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 09/09/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
PROPOSAL:
Construction of an additional floodlit artificial grass sports pitch and cricket practice facility with incorporated batting cages, installation of 12 floodlights, erection of high boundary fences with associated gates, formation of pedestrian access stairs and ramp.
RECOMMENDATION:
To grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out within the Committee reports.
That the Head of Planning is 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 is granted delegated authority to make changes to the wording of the Committees 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.
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to any direction by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Consultation Direction.
Ms Nicola Blake (Planning Officer) introduced the report setting out the key issues and answered Members’ questions. She referenced the supplementary report that set out additional objections and officers’ responses to them.
Mrs Sue Wood speaking on behalf of Wealdstone Brook Residents objected to the proposal for several reasons including the following, referencing a video film she had had circulated to all members prior to the meeting:
· 18 floodlights would result in glare and thus severe impact on residential amenities and wildlife.
· The proposal would exacerbate traffic and parking problems in the area.
· Lack of noise and traffic assessment to support the application.
Mrs Nicola Boughey Executive (Executive Head Teacher) and Mr Gary Benn (architect) in remote attendance addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. She raised several points in support of the application including the following:
· The proposal, an extension to the current AstroTurf that was successfully created in 2009, would assist in meeting students’ demands for its use.
· As the school field would be out of use from October to April (water logged / London clay), an AstroTurf would give the school and the students another all year round outdoor space.
· The AstroTurf would not solely be a commercial venture as alleged by some objectors. All lettings would be between 6pm – 9pm and weekends until 5pm with parking facilities accommodated on the school playground and managed by the school’s site team
· The plans for the Astro have addressed issues relating drainage/plans from Environmental Agency. ecology survey, bat survey, illumination and light spillage.
In accordance with the planning Code of Practice, Councillor Kansagra (ward member) stated that he had been approached by Chair of Wealdstone Brook Residents Association. Councillor Kansagra raised concerns with the application including the following:
· Over-development of the school site
· The use of microphones and the level of lighting for the Astro turf would increase noise levels and light spillage to the detriment of residential amenities.
In responding to the issues raised, officers stated that Environmental Health had not expressed concerns on the noise levels and lighting, in particular as the lighting would be angled to minimise any potential spillage. Members noted that as the application was minimal in terms of traffic, it did not warrant traffic assessment.
With no further issues raised and having established that all members had followed the discussions, the Chair thanked all speakers for their contributions and asked members to vote on the recommendation. Members voted by a majority decision to approve the application subject to the amendment and the additional condition set out within the supplementary report.
DECISION:
Granted planning permission as recommended and as set out in the draft decision notice.
(Voting on the amended recommendation was: For 5, Against 1).
Wards affected: Kenton;
09/09/2020 - 20/1151 All Units at Dowlings Parade, HNS Autos and Delta Hand Car Wash, Bridgewater Road, Wembley, HA0 1AJ ref: 5189 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 09/09/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
PROPOSAL:
Partial demolition of the existing buildings and structures, the erection of a co-location’ scheme ranging in height from 2 to 7 storeys, incorporating industrial floorspace with residential units, together with associated landscaping, vehicular access arrangements, car and cycle parking, servicing and refuse and recycling facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
To GRANT planning permission subject to completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations set out within the Committee report.
That the Head of Planning is 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 is 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 the “expiry date” of this application (subject to any amendments/extensions to the expiry date agreed by both parties) the legal agreement has not been completed, the Head of Planning is 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.
Mr Denis Toomey (Planning Officer) introduced the report setting out the key issues and answered Members’ questions. He referenced the supplementary report that set out an additional condition.
Mr Alan Gunn-Jones (agent in remote attendance) addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. He drew Members’ attention to the following aspects of the proposal:
· The design process, informed by pre-application consultation, responded to the issues of concern raised by an earlier application for the site by Officers and other statutory consultees and acknowledged the changing policy context at both the local and strategic levels
· The proposal would work together with the approved development proposed for the adjoining site, enhancing and complementing each other and serve as a catalyst for achieving design excellence in the Growth Area and its regeneration.
· The high quality design of the policy compliant proposal would comprise of durable materials with minimal maintenance required over the lifetime of the building.
· Each flat would have a dual aspect encouraging natural cross ventilation and direct daylight, along with individual private amenity outdoor space as well as a mixture of individual and communal outdoor space ranging from play areas (young children), to exercising space for adults and seating and planting for all to enjoy.
During the ensuing discussion, officers addressed Members’ queries on daylight and sunlight aspects of the application adding that the slight infringement was acceptable, on balance. Members were advised that the impact of this development alone would not warrant the need for infrastructure, drawing attention to GP facilities in the nearby Northfields development and the approved proposal for a school in Neasden Lane. In terms of landscaping, there would be a net gain of 8 new trees to replace the existing low value trees.
With no further issues raised and having established that all members had followed the discussions, the Chair thanked all speakers for their contributions and asked members to vote on the recommendation. Members voted by a majority decision to approve the application subject to the amendment and the additional condition set out within the supplementary report.
DECISION:
Granted planning permission, subject to conditions as set out in draft decision notice, updated condition 2 as set out within the supplementary report and the completion of the legal agreement.
Wards affected: Alperton;
09/09/2020 - 20/0587 1, 2, 3 & 9 Watkin Road, Wembley, HA9 0NL ref: 5188 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 09/09/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
PROPOSAL:
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1x part-20, part-17 storey building and 1x 14 storey building together containing 174 residential units; commercial floor space (B1a and B1c use class) on ground, first and second floors; car and cycle parking, refuse storage, amenity space and associated landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION:
To grant planning permission subject to referral to the Mayor of London (stage 2 referral) and the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations set out within the Committee reports.
That the Head of Planning be granted delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above and to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out within the Committee reports.
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 the “expiry date” of this application (subject to any amendments/extensions to the expiry date agreed by both parties) the legal agreement has not been completed, the Head of Planning is 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.
Mr Toby Huntingford (Principal Planning Officer) introduced the report, setting out the key issues and answered Members’ questions. He referenced the supplementary report and clarified the statutory consultation period, additional representations, officers’ responses to them and drew members’ attention to an additional condition on the use of a diesel generator for the development to ensure an acceptable air quality impact. Mr Huntingford explained that the statutory consultation period had been met and ended on 1st September but that due to a technical error, the site notice had specified that comments may be made until 10th September. Officers considered that it would be appropriate for the Committee to proceed with the consideration of the application and that the decision be made on the basis that should any representations be received on 10 September which in the view of the Head of Planning and Development had not been addressed in the committee report or at the meeting and which would fundamentally affect the resolution reached by the committee and could reasonably have led to a different decision having been reached by the committee, the application would be re-presented to a later planning committee meeting for further consideration.
Members sought legal advice on proceeding with the application on the basis outlined by the Principal Planning Officer. Ms Saira Tambo (Legal adviser to the Committee) advised that in her view, the Council had complied with all legal statutory requirements on consultation and that it was perfect for the Committee to proceed with consideration of the application as amplified by the officer.
Mr Quentin Parry (in remote attendance) objected to the application raising concerns about the calculation of the site plot and the consultation process alleging that majority of the consultation letters were either sent to student accommodation with transient population or to unoccupied new developments. Mr Parry requested deferral of the application until the Council received all comments.
Mr David Freedman (in remote attendance) objected on grounds of inadequate consultation, daylight and sunlight report.
Mr Dominic Tombs (agent, in remote attendance) submitted the following points for the Committee to note;
· The scheme would help Brent to deliver on the aspirations of the wider Site Allocation and provide 174 much-needed tenure blind homes including 35% affordable housing with 50% of the affordable homes being family sized;
· All the new homes meet or exceed modern space standards with high proportion of dual aspect homes with every home having access to both private and communal amenity spaces;
· The scheme would be car-free, provide secure cycle storage for all homes and 10% of homes would be wheelchair compliant.
· The scheme would deliver net uplift in employment floorspace and the introduction of new affordable workspace
· The scheme would deliver public realm improvements through the provision of a landscaped pedestrian route towards the station and also allow for the future access to Wealdstone Brook as a recreation space in line with the Council’s long-term aspirations for the area.
Prior to Members’ discussion, Councillor Maurice moved that the application be deferred until after the consultation period had ended. Officers advised against that due to the considerable amount of consultation already carried out and in view of the legal advice received at the meeting.
In the ensuing discussion, Members raised queries in respect of the amount of affordable housing, daylight and sunlight impact and flood risk. Officers responded that the scheme was policy compliant and that the amount of affordable housing was determined by a robust independent viability assessment. The daylight and sunlight analysis carried out by the applicant was in line with BRE guidance and that the benefits of the scheme would outweigh the limited impact which was considered commensurate and acceptable. Members heard that Environment Agency had considered acceptable the adequate flood risk mitigation measures including raised ground floor, drainage and attenuation.
With no further issues raised and having established that all members had followed the discussions, the Chair thanked all speakers for their contributions and asked members to vote on the recommendation. Members voted by a majority decision to approve the application subject to the amendment and the additional condition set out within the supplementary report
DECISION:
Granted consent, as recommended, subject to the Section 106 Heads of Terms, an additional condition relating to the use of diesel generators and referral to the Mayor of London for his Stage 2 decision and on the basis that the application be presented to a later Planning Committee meeting for further consideration should further representations received on 10 September which, in the view of the Head of Planning and Development, have not been addressed in the Committee report or at the Committee meeting and which would fundamentally affect the resolution reached by the Committee and could reasonably have led to a different decision having been reached by the Committee.
(Voting on the amended recommendation was: For 5, Against 1).
Wards affected: Tokyngton;
09/09/2020 - Minutes of the previous meeting - 12th August 2020 ref: 5193 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 09/09/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:-
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12th August 2020 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
09/09/2020 - 19/4130 Land rear of 65, Teignmouth Road, London ref: 5191 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 09/09/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/09/2020
Effective from: 09/09/2020
Decision:
PROPOSAL:
Conversion of garage into a residential unit (Use Class C3) and works to include a single storey extension, 2 rooflights, provision of cycle and refuse storage, associated landscaping and alterations to boundary
RECOMMENDATION:
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 within the Committee 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.
Ms Michele Katzler (Planning Officer) introduced the report, setting out the key issues and answered members’ questions. She clarified that the application which was for refurbishment work would not involve any demolition.
Mr Ishrat Malik (in remote attendance) objected to the application for several reasons including the following:
· The application which would involve a change of use from garages to a living accommodation would contravene Mapesbury Conservation Area Design Guide.
· As the site falls within a controlled parking zone this would suggest there would be a demand for parking and as such removal of a garage would be of detriment to the local area
· Loss of privacy, daylight and sunlight – contrary to Brent Development Management Policies
· The installation of an electric gate and external air source heat pump would result in noise pollution, detrimental to the local flora and fauna and natural habitats for wildlife.
· The application would set a precedent for similar an undesirable developments contrary to the Article 4 Design Guide
In accordance with the planning Code of Practice, Councillor Colacicco (ward member) addressed the Committee. Councillor Colacicco stated that whilst Mapesbury Area Residents’ Association did not object to the application, they would like to see strict conditions imposed to ensure that the applicant did not deviate from the plans submitted.
In responding to the issues raised, the Planning Officer clarified that by using discreet materials, the proposal would not result in significant harm to the character of the area. She added that the structural engineer and building regulations would ensure that the external heat pump would not give rise to undue noise. Furthermore, conditions had been imposed for permeable landscaping and to prevent permitted development including upward development.
With no further issues raised and having established that all members had followed the discussions, the Chair thanked all speakers for their contributions and asked members to vote on the recommendation. Members voted unanimously to approve the application as recommended.
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended.
(Voting on the recommendation was unanimous)
Wards affected: Mapesbury;
07/09/2020 - Any other urgent business ref: 5187 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
None.
07/09/2020 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 5186 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
07/09/2020 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 5176 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
None.
07/09/2020 - Petitions (if any) ref: 5175 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
None.
07/09/2020 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 5174 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
None.
07/09/2020 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5173 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 17 August 2020 as an accurate record.
07/09/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5172 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
None.
07/09/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5171 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 07/09/2020
Decision:
None.
07/09/2020 - Brent Black Community Action Plan – Implementation ref: 5178 Recommendations Approved
to discuss and decide the resourcing and
implementation of the Brent Black Community Action Plan.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Having considered the work streams presented for consideration and prioritisation in relation to the Brent Black Community Action Plan, Cabinet RESOLVED having taken into account the timescales and resourcing implications identified to:
(1) agree that actions with a delivery date within six months were prioritised for initial action and implementation.
(2) agree that actions with delivery dates beyond six months be considered as part of the Council’s annual budget setting process, with the Action Plan to be reviewed accordingly.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
07/09/2020 - Treasury Management 2019/20 Outturn Report ref: 5180 Recommendations Approved
This reports provides an update on Treasury
Management activity and confirms the Council has complied with its
Prudential Indicators for 2019/20
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
(1) Note the 2019/20 Treasury Management outturn report and approve its referral to Full Council, in compliance with CIPFA’s Code of Practice on Treasury Management (the Code).
(2) Note that for 2019/20 the Council had complied with its Prudential Indicators, which were approved by Full Council on 25 February 2019 as part of the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Capital Strategy Statement.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amanda Healy
07/09/2020 - Proposed New Article 4 Directions To Replace The Existing Directions For Brent’s Residential Conservation Areas ref: 5185 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinet approval to proceed with
proposals for new Article 4 Directions to replace the existing
directions for its existing residential conservation
areas
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
(1) Note the regulatory requirements for the cancellation of existing Article 4 Directions and the making of new Article 4 Directions, as prescribed by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
(2) Note the making of new Article 4 Directions, as outlined within the report on a non-immediate basis to withdraw permitted development rights in the conservation areas listed within section 1.3 and as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.
(3) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment in association with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning to carry out the necessary publicity, notification, consultation and subsequent decision on whether to cancel and confirm the new Article 4 Directions, as prescribed by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, in that respect.
Wards affected: Barnhill; Brondesbury Park; Dollis Hill; Fryent; Kenton; Kilburn; Mapesbury; Northwick Park; Queens Park; Queensbury; Tokyngton; Welsh Harp;
Lead officer: Mark Price
07/09/2020 - Proposals for a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Governance Strategy ref: 5183 Recommendations Approved
to agree the suggested approach for
introducing a Strategic CIL Governance Strategy;
The Strategy will be linked to the growth trajectories set out in
the draft Brent Local Plan and projects identified in the
Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) to support growth and related
Borough Plan priorities;
Cabinet to agree steps around the implementation of the governance
arrangements.
as set out in the report
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to agree the suggested approach and arrangements for introducing a Governance Strategy for Strategic CIL, as set out in section 3 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ciara Whelehan
07/09/2020 - Affordable Workspace Strategy & Action Plan ref: 5182 Recommendations Approved
To note the Affordable Workspace Strategy
& Action Plan
To approve the Affordable Workspace Strategy and Action Plan, prior
to publication on the Council’s website, dissemination of the
same to key partners and stakeholders, and implementation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to
(1) note the Affordable Workspace Strategy & Action Plan.
(2) approve the Affordable Workspace Strategy and Action Plan, prior to publication on the Council’s website, dissemination of the same to key partners and stakeholders, and implementation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jonathan Kay
07/09/2020 - Highways Carriageway Scheme Programme 2020-21 ref: 5184 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Highways Carriageway Scheme
Programme 2020-21
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the proposed Highways Carriageway Scheme Programme 2020-21, as detailed within Appendix B of the report.
Lead officer: Tony Kennedy
07/09/2020 - Poverty Commission Final Report and Recommendations ref: 5177 Recommendations Approved
The final report and recommendations from the Independent Poverty Commission will be presented to Cabinet.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet NOTED:
1. The comments circulated to members in advance of the meeting from Councillor Ketan Sheth as Chair of the Joint Community & Wellbeing and Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny briefing, held to present the Poverty Commission report to scrutiny members in advance of its consideration by Cabinet. Scrutiny members had welcomed the Commission’s report and highlighted a number of proposals, which had been detailed in Appendix 2 of the report. These included (as highlighted in Councillor Sheth’s submission) proposals relating to public health, housing, financial exclusion and local welfare and the need to ensure clear metrics to monitor progress against implementation of the recommendations.
2. The comments from Councillor Kennelly, who had requested to speak on the item. In welcoming the Commission’s report and findings, Councillor Kennelly highlighted the need to ensure adequate challenge around inequalities in both public health and the environment, especially in relation to oral and mental health, air quality and regeneration of the boroughs high streets. Whilst recognising the work undertaken to date, he highlighted a need to ensure the report was subject to full scrutiny in order to enable all stakeholders to engage in the process with a clear set of measureable objectives and targets to be set and presented to Full Council for consideration.
Having noted the comments received and report from the Commission, Cabinet RESOLVED to
(1) accept all the recommendations within the Commission’s report and the steps outlined within the report for their implementation.
(2) agree publication of a Council response to the Commission’s report and development of a delivery plan for implementation of the recommendations.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Barry-Purssell
07/09/2020 - Procurement of 6 supported living services for Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) ref: 5181 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinet approval to commission 6 Supported Living Services
at 3 Salmon Street, 167 Willesden Road, Harrowdene Road, Cranhurst
Road, 155 Walm Lane,
and 12 St Gabriel's.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
(1) approve inviting tenders for six Supported Living services, as detailed below, by way of open competition within the following Lot structure based on specialist needs:
· Lot 1 PMLD services John Wilson House, 167 Willesden Road and 124 Harrowdene Road
· Lot 2 Mental Health service, 12 St Gabriel’s Road
· Lot 3 Dual Diagnosis service, 155 Walm Lane
· Lot 4 LD services 2-4 Cranhurst Road and 3 Salmon Street
(2) approve inviting the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 6.2 of the report.
(3) approve officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above based on the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 6.2(vi) of the report.
(4) delegate award to the Strategic Director in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
Wards affected: Barnhill; Sudbury; Willesden Green;
Lead officer: Lorraine Regan
07/09/2020 - Borough Plan - Review of year one ref: 5179 Recommendations Approved
To approve the review of year one of the Borough Plan.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/09/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/09/2020
Effective from: 15/09/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the first year review document for the Council’s Borough Plan 2019-2023.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
03/09/2020 - Access to Emergency Pan-London Mortuary Capacity due to Covid-19 ref: 5169 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval for accelerated payments to provide Emergency Mortuary Capacity in the event of a Covid-19 Wave 2.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 03/09/2020
Effective from: 03/09/2020
Decision:
That the Chief Executive, acting under emergency delegated powers within the Constitution:
i) Notes the rationale for seeking this emergency provision of new mortuary capacity on a regional basis at this time.
ii) Approves entry into the pan-London mortuary arrangement with other London councils as set out in Appendix 1 of the report and for payment of £599,303,00 into a sinking fund to be administered by the London Borough of Camden in respect of such mortuary provision.