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15/02/2017 - 16/4174 Peel Precinct, 97-112 Carlton House, Canterbury Terrace, 8-14 Neville 09 Kilburn Close, 2 Canterbury Road & Peel Site Garages, London, NW6 ref: 3677 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/02/2017
Effective from: 15/02/2017
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended subject to: referral to the Mayor of London; amended condition 8 as set out in the supplementary report; amendments to the Section 106 legal agreement heads of terms in respect of phased affordable housing review mechanism and securing the delivery of the medical centre with priority given to identified GP practices and consultation with the Chair to ensure that the wording accurately reflected the views of the Committee.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
15/02/2017 - 16/4003 10 Villiers Road, London, NW2 5PH ref: 3676 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/02/2017
Effective from: 15/02/2017
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended subject to amendments to conditions 1, 6, 8 and 9 as set out in the supplementary report, the deletion of references to conditions for the preservation or planting of trees (page 99 of the report) and an informative for the development of a Construction Management Plan in consultation with the local residents.
Wards affected: Willesden Green;
15/02/2017 - 16/3682 211 Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London, NW6 7YR ref: 3675 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/02/2017
Effective from: 15/02/2017
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended.
Wards affected: Brondesbury Park;
15/02/2017 - 16/5130 Street Record, Neasden Lane, London ref: 3674 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/02/2017
Effective from: 15/02/2017
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended subject to amendment to condition 2 as set out in the supplementary report and revised condition 5 to provide signs to the additional short stay parking bays and new condition 6 to control appearance of the stalls and the deletion of references to conditions for the preservation or planting of trees (page 61 of the report).
Wards affected: Dudden Hill;
15/02/2017 - 16/5111 Land rear of 234-240, Princes Avenue, London, NW9 9QU ref: 3673 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/02/2017
Effective from: 15/02/2017
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended and an additional informative for the applicant to inform the Council’s Highways Authority prior to the commencement of works so that any damage to the public realm can be repaired.
Wards affected: Queensbury;
15/02/2017 - 16/3377 Roseland Care Home, 57 Draycott Avenue, Harrow, HA3 0BL ref: 3672 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/02/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/02/2017
Effective from: 15/02/2017
Decision:
Agreed as recommended.
Wards affected: Kenton;
13/02/2017 - Appointment of Architecturally Led Multidisciplinary Design for Queens Park/ Cullen House site South Kilburn ref: 3692 Recommendations Approved
To appoint an architect and design team and
approval to submit an application to amend the extant planning
consent.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
15.1 Cabinet approved: (i) the extension and variation to the contract with Maccreanor Lavington Architects (ii) the appointment of a wider consultant team (iii) the completion of a s73/s96a application for minor material amendment or non-material amendments to the consented scheme.
15.2 Cabinet approved an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84 (a) from the requirement to seek quotes in respect of the consultants’ appointments set out in paragraph 3.8 for the reasons detailed therein.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Richard Barrett
13/02/2017 - South Kilburn Draft Supplementary Planning Document ref: 3691 Recommendations Approved
To approve the draft document for
consultation
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
14.1 Cabinet approved the draft South Kilburn Supplementary Planning Document for consultation.
14.2 Cabinet delegated approval of editorial changes of the draft Supplementary Planning Document to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.
Wards affected: Kilburn; Queens Park;
Lead officer: Paul Lewin
13/02/2017 - Any other urgent business ref: 3693 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
Authority to Award a Care And Support Contract for 12 Months to Dimensions UK Ltd
RESOLVED:
18.1 Cabinet approved an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a twelve month contract for care and support services at Salmon Street Supported Living Scheme for good operational and financial reasons as detailed in Section 4 of the urgent item supplementary.
18.2 Cabinet approved the award of a twelve month contract for care and support services at Salmon Street Supported Living Scheme to Dimensions UK Ltd. at a contract value of £455,000.
13/02/2017 - Petitions (if any) ref: 3681 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
There were no petitions presented to Cabinet.
13/02/2017 - Matters arising ref: 3680 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
There were no matters arising.
13/02/2017 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 3679 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:-
That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 January 2017 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
13/02/2017 - Declarations of interests ref: 3678 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
None.
13/02/2017 - Joint ICT Work with the London Borough of Southwark ref: 3683 Recommendations Approved
To agree the planning for expansition of the
ICT Shared Service between Brent and Lewisham to include Southwark
including the necessary interim preparatory steps for the shared
service
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
6.1 Cabinet approved plans for the ICT Shared Service to be extended to cover the London Borough of Southwark.
6.2 Cabinet approved in principle the delegation from Southwark Council to Brent (as the primary host authority in the Shared Service with London Borough of Lewisham) of the delivery of ICT services and notes that a further report will be brought to Cabinet in June 2017 to approve delegation in its final terms.
6.3 Cabinet noted the ongoing due diligence process and the development of inter-authority agreement(s) for delegation of the ICT service delivery.
6.4 Cabinet approved the entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (attached as Appendix A to the Report) with the London Borough of Southwark and London Borough of Lewisham and notes the approval of the funding of preparatory and transition work at an estimated cost of £3 million as noted to the Southwark Cabinet Report (attached as Appendix B to the Report).
6.5 Cabinet approved entering into an interim Inter-Authority Agreement which will cover the 3 boroughs obligations with regard to the preparatory and transition activities as detailed in paragraph 5.5 (b), liabilities, insurance arrangements and use of assets in relation to the Shared Service and delegates authority to the Chief Officer Strategic Director Resources to agree the final terms of the interim Inter- Authority Agreement(s).
6.6 Cabinet approved the delegation of authority to the Chief Officer Strategic Director Resources to authorise procurement and award of contracts on behalf of the London Borough of Southwark up to a maximum of £3 million (in the aggregate) as referred to in paragraph 2.5.
6.7 Cabinet approved the development of a final more detailed Inter- Authority Agreement for delegation of the ICT service delivery which will cover the 3 boroughs obligations, liabilities and insurance arrangements and use of assets in relation to the shared service.
6.8 Cabinet approved interim governance arrangements based on a shared joint partnership board to include representatives of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark working on an equal basis.
6.9 Cabinet noted that Lewisham and Southwark officers are presenting reports to their respective Cabinets in relation to this delegation and future shared service.
Lead officer: Prod Sarigianis
13/02/2017 - Budget and Council Tax 2017/18 to 2019/20 ref: 3682 Recommendations Approved
Decide the budget proposals to be taken
forward for final agreement by full council for the financial years
2017/18 – 2018/19
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
5.1 Cabinet agreed to recommend to full council an overall 3.99% increase in the Council’s element of council tax for 2017/18 with 2% as a precept for Adult Social Care and a 1.99% general increase.
5.2 Cabinet noted that if the 2% adult social care precept in the Council’s element of council tax is rejected, Adult Social Care expenditure will be cut by £2.1m in 2017/18 from the levels proposed in the paper.
5.3 Cabinet agreed to recommend to full council the General Fund revenue budget for 2017/18, as summarised in Appendix A.
5.4 Cabinet noted the cost pressures, technical adjustments and savings detailed in Appendix B.
5.5 Cabinet noted the dedicated schools’ grants as set out in section 7.
5.6 Cabinet agreed the pension fund contribution rates of 32.5%, 33.8% and 35.0% for 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20 respectively.
5.7 Cabinet noted the report from the Budget Scrutiny Panel in Appendix C.
5.8 Agree to recommend to full council the capital programme as set out in Appendix D.
5.9 Agree to recommend to full council the Treasury Management Strategy and the Annual Investment Strategy for 2017/18 set out in Appendix E.
5.10 Cabinet noted the Prudential Indicators measuring affordability, capital spending, external debt and treasury management set out in Appendix F.
5.11 Cabinet noted the advice of the Chief Legal Officer as set out in Appendix G.
5.12 Cabinet noted the categorisation of Earmarked Reserves and Provisions set out in Appendix H.
5.13 Cabinet agreed, and where relevant agree to recommend to full council, the schedules of fees and charges set out at Appendix I, and the proposed new fees and charges policy in Appendix J, including the officer delegated powers to which it refers.
5.14 Cabinet noted the results of consultation as set out in section 9 and detailed in Appendix K.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Conrad Hall
13/02/2017 - Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget and Rent-setting for Council Dwellings for 2017/18 ref: 3685 Recommendations Approved
To approve and agree to budget proposals to
the HRA Business Plan Budget 2017/18.
To approve and agree to Rent Setting Proposals and Service Charge
Proposals for 2017/18.
To approve and agree the HRA Stock Investment Programme for
2017/18.
To approve and agree the HRA Council Housing Development programme
for 2017/18.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
HRA Business Plan Budget 2017-18:
a) Cabinet noted the HRA forecast outturn for 2016/17 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.
b) Cabinet approved the proposals and agree the savings and budget reductions for the HRA budget for 2017/18, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report and agree that they be included in the overall Budget for 2017/18 for approval by Full Council on 27th February 2017.
c) Cabinet approved the HRA budget growth for 2017/18 of £3.476m and the use of £3.492m of one-off available resources.
HRA Rent Setting 2017-18:
a) Cabinet approved an average overall rent decrease (excluding service charges) from April 2017 of £0.97 per dwelling per week, for HRA council dwellings, which is an average overall rent decrease of 1% as set out in section 3.2.1 (Table 1) of the report.
b) Cabinet approved agreed an average overall rent decrease from April 2017 of £1.29 per dwelling per week for Hillside Dwellings, which is an average overall rent decrease of 1% as set out in section 3.2.2 (Table 2) of the report.
c) Cabinet approved an average overall licence decrease (excluding service charges) from April 2017 of £2 per pitch, per week, for residential council pitches, which is an average overall licence decrease of 1% as set out in section 3.2.3 (Table 3) of the report.
HRA Service Charges 2017-18:
a) Cabinet agreed to increase the service charges for HRA dwellings from April 2017 by an average of 1% (an average increase of £0.09 per dwelling per week) as set out in Appendix 3 to the report.
b) Cabinet agreed an increase in Garage Rents for Council and Private Renters, as set out in section 3.3.3 (Table 4) of the report.
c) Cabinet agreed to increase the service charges for Hillside dwellings from April 2017 by an average of 1.8% (an average increase of £0.16 per dwelling per week) as set out in Appendix 3 of the report.
Management Services 2017-18:
a) Cabinet agreed a Management Fee for Brent Housing Partnership of £7.488m for 2017/18.
HRA Stock Investment Programmes 2017-18:
a) Cabinet approved an overall HRA stock investment programme of (£32.765m)for 2017/18, and an indicative budget of £20m for 2018/19 as set out in section 3.4 (Table 5) of the report.
HRA Development Programmes 2017-19:
a) Cabinet agreed to continue delivery of Phase 1 (Infill) Council New Build Development Programme with HRA budget of £9.990m for 2017/18 and £0.906m for 2018/19 to complete 62 homes.
b) Cabinet agreed to continue delivery of Phase 2 (Infill) Council New Build Development Programme with HRA budget of £18.799m for 2017/18 and £5.454m for 2018/19 to develop 95 homes.
c) Cabinet agreed to continue delivery of Phase 2 (NAIL) New Accommodation Independent Living Development Programme with General Fund budget of £9.020m for 2017/18 and £1.224m for 2018-19 to complete 40 homes.
d) Cabinet agreed a feasibility budget (Revenue Budget) of £0.125m for 2017/18 to work on future pipeline schemes beyond March 2018.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jon Lloyd-Owen
13/02/2017 - Brent Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Allocation Process ref: 3688 Recommendations Approved
To approve the mechanism to allocate Strategic
& Neighbourhood CIL Funds in Brent
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
11.1 Cabinet reviewed and approved the proposed NCIL allocation process in Appendix 1.
Principally:
11.2 Neighbourhood CIL priorities will be set for three years following consultation with residents and stakeholders.
11.3 The Head of Planning and Lead Member for Regeneration, Growth, Employment and Skills, will be responsible for shortlisting Neighbourhood CIL Projects following submission deadline.
11.4 Delegated authority should be given to the Strategic Director, Regeneration & Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Growth, Employment and Skills, to approve spend for individual Neighbourhood CIL projects up to the value of £100k
11.5 Projects above £100K in value will be agreed by Cabinet
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nkechi Okeke-Aru
13/02/2017 - Draft Supplementary Planning Document Basement Development ref: 3689 Recommendations Approved
To approve the draft document for
consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
12.1 Cabinet considered the draft Basement Supplementary Planning Document as set out in Appendix 1 of the report and approved its issue for public consultation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
13/02/2017 - Brent Council's School Admission Arrangements for 2018/19 ref: 3684 Recommendations Approved
To agree admission arrangements for Brent
Community schools 2018/19
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
7.1 Cabinet agreed the proposed Admission Arrangements for Brent schools and schemes of coordination for maintained schools in Brent for the 2018/2019 academic year.
Lead officer: Brian Grady
13/02/2017 - Updating Brent Council's Planning Strategy (The Local Plan) ref: 3690 Recommendations Approved
To approve the setting up of a Local Plan
Member Liaison Group, and to approve authorisation to consult on a
range of planning policy documents including draft Supplementary
Planning Documents to the Local Plan Member Liaison Group
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
13.1 Cabinet approved the commencement of a review and update of the existing development plan documents and supplementary planning documents in accordance with a revised Local Development Scheme set out in Appendix 1.
13.2 Cabinet approved the establishment of a Local Plan Member Liaison Group to enable discussion and input to developing planning policy and consultation material prior to the Publication Stage of the Local Plan.
13.3 Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment in association with the Portfolio Holder Regeneration, Growth, Employment and Skills to approve draft Supplementary Planning Documents, other planning guidance and Development Plan consultation material to be issued prior to pre-Publication (Regulation 19 of the The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012) stage.
13.4 Cabinet approved the revocation of the existing Supplementary Planning Guidance and Supplementary Planning Documents as set out in Appendix 2.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Lewin
13/02/2017 - NAIL Programme Accommodation and Financial Mitigation Plan ref: 3686 Recommendations Approved
To agree investment in the leasing and
acquisition of additional independent living accommodation for
Adult Social Care as an alternative to residential care, and to
provide a more balanced and sustainable savings profile.
The proposed accommodation investment includes:
• The use of 3 year leases to secure 3 properties to provide
24 units of accommodation at a total cost of £327,500 per
annum for people with mental health support needs
• A budget of £19.65M for the purchase and modification
of private residential properties to provide an additional 90 units
of accommodation for people with mental health support needs and
learning disabilities
• The use of the Council-owned supported housing properties at
73 & 80 Wembley Park Drive, with a budget of £880,000 to
refurbish the buildings to provide a specialised service suitable
for high needs customers with dementia and physical
disabilities.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/02/2017
Effective from: 13/02/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
9.1 Cabinet approved the use of 3 year leases to secure 3 properties for the use of 24 NAIL customers – a total cost of £327,500 per annum.
9.2 Cabinet approved a budget of £19.7M for the purchase and modification of private residential properties to provide an additional 90 units of accommodation for NAIL customers.
9.3 Cabinet approved the long-term use of the supported housing properties at 73 & 80 Wembley Park Drive, with a budget of £0.88M to refurbish the buildings to a standard suitable for long-term occupation by NAIL customers.
9.4 Cabinet approved asked to note that the above investment will generate savings of £2.6m p.a., bring the achievement of anticipated NAIL savings forward, and support Brent Council’s strategic vision for residents to remain independent in a home of their own and in the community for as long as possible, as evidence shows us that those who do, live longer, happier and healthier lives.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amy Jones