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24/03/2017 - Enter into Bridge Park Conditional Land Sale Agreement ref: 3723 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Strategic Director, Resources
Decision published: 06/04/2017
Effective from: 24/03/2017
Decision:
That approval be given under this delegated
authority to enter into the Bridge Park Conditional Land Sale
Agreement (CLSA) with the "Purchaser" a UK registered subsidiary
company (still to be formed) that has General Mediterranean
Holdings SA as the parent company and Harborough Invest Inc as the
second guarantor. Confirm that the sale of the Council's surplus
land to the Purchaser under this CLSA is subject to the following
Conditions: • Planning Condition • Vacant Possession
Condition • Financial Viability Condition
Lead officer: Althea Loderick
15/03/2017 - Land at junction of Engineers Way and First Way, Wembley (Quintain plot E03) Ref.17/0016) ref: 3702 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/03/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/03/2017
Effective from: 15/03/2017
Decision:
PROPOSAL: Reserved matters application relating to condition 1 (layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping) pursuant to outline planning permission 15/5550. This application relates to Plot E03 (known as Canada Court) for the construction of a building ranging from 12 to 26 storeys in height, providing 743 residential units within private and intermediate rented tenures (intermediate rented tenure to be London Housing Bank dwellings), with private communal residential landscaped gardens and clubhouse; energy centre (to serve the wider masterplan and the SW Lands development); a podium level bridge link (connecting to Plot E05 mezzanine), 91 coach parking spaces, and 569 sqm (GEA) of commercial space for either B1 (Business) and/or D1 (Community) use, ancillary space, and associated plant, cycle storage, refuse provision and associated infrastructure.
The application seeks to discharge the following conditions for Plot E03:
19(h): Wind; 19 (k): Internal layout of buildings; 19(l): Access; 19(m): Daylight; 19(n): Private external space; 27: Construction Logistics Plan; 31: Counter Terrorism Measures; 34: Noise; 36: Noise; 37: Construction Method Statement; 38: Air Quality; 39: CHP Emissions; 46: Piling Method Statement; 49: Indicative Phasing.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Reserved Matters (condition 1) and details pursuant to conditions 19(h), 19(k), 19(l), 19(m), 19 (n), 27, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 49 be approved.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the proposal and answered members’ questions. In referencing the supplementary report, he informed members that as no response had been received from Thames Water to confirm the discharge of condition 46 (piling), the applicant had withdrawn this condition and would seek to discharge this condition separately and accordingly, the description of the proposal had been be updated.
Julian Tollast and Brett Herbert (applicant’s agents) addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions on heating system, reduction on carbon emission, affordable housing rent after seven years and coach parking facilities. They added that the key planning reasons for recommending approval had been amplified in the officers’ report.
DECISION: Approved reserved matters as recommended and an informative requesting the applicant to display their telephone number on a banner.
(Voting For 6, Against 1, Abstention 0)
Wards affected: Tokyngton;
15/03/2017 - Garages, Atherton Heights, Wembley (Ref.16/5103) ref: 3700 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/03/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/03/2017
Effective from: 15/03/2017
Decision:
PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing 15 garages and erection of 18 pre-fabricated garages (for parking/storage purposes) and retention of 2 existing garages (for parking/storage purposes)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission and grant delegated authority to the Head of Planning to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the scheme and answered members’ questions. He referenced the supplementary report which set out additional objections received together with officers’ responses.
Reena Patel in objecting to the proposed development raised concerns about the lack of alternative arrangements for residents’ parking, increased congestion and noise due to construction vehicles and obstruction to access for refuse trucks. She added that the proposal would therefore result in the detriment to residential amenity as well as could affect the foundations of nearby properties.
James Dunsford (applicant’s agent) addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions. He responded that refuse trucks were not using Atherton Heights as alleged by the objector and that the proposal was to rebuild the dilapidated garages. He clarified that as only three car parking spaces would be blocked during construction, any potential disruption would be minimal.
David Glover clarified that as the land was privately owned, residents had no legal right to parking and thus no parking displacement would ensue. He added there would be no material impact as a result of the proposal. John Fletcher (Highways) added that a Construction Method Statement was recommended to be secured through condition to minimise potential disruption.
In the discussion that followed, Councillor Maurice suggested additional conditions for the garages to be used for the storage of vehicles only and also not to be used in connection with business. Serinther Atkar (legal representative) advised against both suggested conditions on the grounds that they would be unreasonable. In agreeing the recommendation, members added an informative that Highways officers be requested to conduct a review to ensure that the proposal did not result in any detriment to existing residents.
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended and an informative requesting Highways officers to conduct a review to ensure that the proposal did not result in any detriment on existing residents.
(Voting: For 5, Against 1, Abstentions 2).
Wards affected: Alperton;
15/03/2017 - 633 & 635 Harrow Road, Wembley (Ref. 16/4666) ref: 3701 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/03/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/03/2017
Effective from: 15/03/2017
Decision:
PROPOSAL: Demolition of Nos 633 and 635 Harrow Road and detached double garage and erection of a new three storey block providing 8 self-contained flats (1 x 1bed, 5 x 2bed and 2 x 3bed) whilst retaining existing vehicular crossovers from Harrow Road and Dalmeny Close, provision for car, cycle and bike parking, bin stores and landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report and to grant delegated authority to the Head of Planning to make minor changes to the wording of the decision, where necessary.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the proposal and answered members’ questions.
Maria Henning (objector) objected on grounds of overlooking, lack of privacy, inadequate parking provisions, out of character with the houses in the area and failure to comply with Supplementary Planning Guidance 17 (SPG17).
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Daly stated that she had been approached by the applicants and the objectors. Echoing the views expressed by the objector, Councillor Daly added that the proposed development would adversely impact on the suburban character of the area. She also referenced the close proximity of the proposal to the boundary with No. 631 Harrow Road which she added could give rise to loss of privacy.
As she had previously expressed views against the application Councillor Daly left the meeting room after addressing the Committee.
Phillip Norvill (applicant’s agent) addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions. He added that although the proposal would alter the streetscene, it would respond to the needs of the area including housing. He continued that the proposal complied with adopted policies and development plan policies in addition to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contribution.
In the ensuing discussion, members noted that the proposal was a departure from SPG17 and expressed concerns regarding stacking, inadequate provision for car and cycle parking, impact on neighbours and overdevelopment of the site. With that in view, members were minded top refuse the application and thus deferred the application to the next meeting for a report setting out conditions for refusal
DECISION: Deferred to the next meeting for a report setting out conditions for refusal.
Voting was recorded as follows:
FOR Councillor Agha (1)
AGAINST: Councillor Joshua Mitchell-Murray (1)
ABSTENTION: Councillors Marquis, Hylton, Colacicco,
Maurice and Pitruzzella (5)
15/03/2017 - Raglan Court, Empire Way, Wembley (Ref. 16/3408) ref: 3699 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 15/03/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/03/2017
Effective from: 15/03/2017
Decision:
PROPOSAL: Erection of roof extension comprising 2 additional floors over Block A and Block B to provide a total of 72 additional self-contained flats (36 x 1bed on each Block) with associated landscaping, ancillary servicing and plant, cycle parking and associated works.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to any direction by the London Mayor pursuant to the Mayor of London Order, any direction by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Consultation Direction, prior completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure the planning obligations set out in the report, delegated authority to the Head of Planning to impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report and to refuse planning permission if by 3 months of the committee date (14th June 2017) the legal agreement has not been completed.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the scheme and answered members questions. In reference to the supplementary report, he responded to additional queries raised by a resident of Raglan Court in respect of scale, design, layout, affordable housing mix, transport assessment and parking.
Paul Treacy (applicant’s architect) addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions on affordable units, decanting and disable persons units. He clarified that the viability analysis submitted with the application confirmed that 15% was appropriate and that as the deck would be robust and resilient to maintain noise acoustics, there would be no decanting. He added that disabled persons units had not been considered as the existing blocks had no lifts.
In the discussion that followed, members considered it appropriate for the developer to publicise their contact details on a banner as part of the Considerate Contactor Scheme
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended.
(Voting was as follows: For 6 ; Against 1).
Wards affected: Tokyngton;
13/03/2017 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 3716 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
None.
13/03/2017 - Apologies for Absence ref: 3703 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
There were no apologies for absence.
13/03/2017 - Any Other Urgent Business ref: 3717 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
Granville Centre – Delivery of the proposed Enterprise Hub Phase 1
RESOLVED:
15.1 Cabinet approved the proposal to reimburse operating, marketing and associated costs arising from the delivery of Phase 1 of the Carlton and Granville Centres site redevelopment being the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the Granville Centre to allow for an interim Enterprise Hub to be established.
15.2 Cabinet approved officers’ use of the delegated authorities granted by Cabinet on 15 November 2016 to enter into all necessary legal documentation and relevant agreements with the GLA and with the South Kilburn Trust in order to proceed with the delivery of Phase 1 of the Carlton and Granville Centres site redevelopment.
15.3 In the event that South Kilburn Trust was unable on advice to provide the commitment to contribute the £2m for Phase 2 of the Carlton and Granville Centres site redevelopment as outlined in paragraph 3.25 of the Granville Centre – Delivery of the Proposed Enterprise Hub Phase 1 Report, Cabinet agreed to deliver and fund Phase 1 of the Carlton and Granville Centres site redevelopment but to then offer the South Kilburn Trust business space within the Enterprise Hub as tenants of the Council at market value.
Authority to Award, Care and Support Contract for ‘Hub and Spoke’ Supported Living Schemes Service
RESOLVED:
15.4 Cabinet awarded the contract for the Hub and Spoke Supported Living Scheme to Metropolitan Housing Trust for a period of 4 years with an option to extend by a further 1 year.
13/03/2017 - Matters Arising ref: 3706 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
There were no matters arising.
13/03/2017 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 3705 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 February 2017 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
13/03/2017 - Declarations of Interests ref: 3704 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
None.
13/03/2017 - South Kilburn Regeneration Programme - Transfer of Land to Network Homes ref: 3713 Recommendations Approved
To approve the transfer of a small strip of
land and public square to Network Homes whilst retaining rights of
access.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
11.1 The Cabinet agreed to grant the Supplementary Lease to Network Homes Limited subject to:
· covenant restricting use at ground floor to un-adopted highways and public open space for the purposes of informal public recreation or as a public garden or other amenity greenspace and to preserve the right of the public to access the land;
· covenant restricting use at basement level (as shown on the attached plan – appendix 1) to use as car parking for the residential premises demised by the Existing Lease in accordance with the Planning Permission (as defined by the Agreement for Lease)
· confirmation from the District Valuer that a disposal at zero consideration is appropriate; and to the lessee being bound by any third party rights or overriding interests that currently affect the land.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Richard Barrett
13/03/2017 - Scrutiny Task Group Report on Signs of Safety ref: 3709 Recommendations Approved
To note the recommendations as agreed by the
Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
7.1 Cabinet noted the recommendations agreed by the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee as set out in Appendix A of the Signs of Safety – Scrutiny Task Group Report.
7.2 Cabinet noted the Signs of Safety – Scrutiny Task Group Report which had been published in Appendix B.
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
13/03/2017 - Community Action Groups Review Pilot - January to July 2016 ref: 3708 Recommendations Approved
For Cabinet to:
• Approve the discontinuation of the CAG pilot
• Approve the allocation of funding to support the Love Where
You Live (LWYL) Campaign
• Approve the grants process set out
• Approve the launch of the LWYL grant funding in April
2017
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
6.1 Cabinet approved the discontinuation of the Community Action Groups pilot
6.2 Cabinet approved the allocation of funding to support the Love Where you Live (LWYL) Campaign
6.3 Cabinet approved the grants process set out in paragraph seven of the Community Action Groups Review Pilot – January – July 2016 Report.
6.4 Cabinet approved the launch of the LWYL grant funding in April 2017.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
13/03/2017 - Phase 1 Building Project at the Granville Centre - Approval to Tender Works Contract ref: 3711 For Determination
To seek approval for procurement of phase 1
works and DA for contract award
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
9.1 Cabinet approved inviting tenders for a works contract in respect of Phase 1 building project at Granville Centre on the basis of pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.10 of the Phase 1 Building Project at the Granville Centre – Approval to Tender Works Contract Report.
9.2 Cabinet approved the evaluation of tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.10 of the Report.
9.3 Cabinet delegated the authority to award the high value works contract referred to in Resolution 9.1 to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Employment and Skills.
9.4 Cabinet noted that the decision was subject to the Greater London Authority grant agreement and other legal documents being entered into by the parties.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Richard Barrett
13/03/2017 - Council CCTV Making a Safer Brent: Income Generation and Service Savings ref: 3710 Recommendations Approved
To approve the wireless network option for
capital investment for a borough wide CCTV upgrade to make a safer
Brent for the future.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
8.1 Cabinet approved Option 2 Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) upgrade proposals ( a Wireless Network IP enabled CCTV upgrade) as detailed in paragraph 3.8 of the Council CCTV Making a Safer Brent: Income Generation and Service Savings Report.
8.2 Cabinet noted the intention to explore and, if cost effective, enter into arrangements with business partners in respect of Option 2 as outlined in paragraph 3.16 of the Report.
8.3 Cabinet noted CCTV’s move towards a modern commercial business model, in line with the Civic Enterprise principles.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karina Wane
13/03/2017 - Managing Street Drinking and Identified Problem Areas – Pilot Programme ref: 3712 Recommendations Approved
To approve and acknowledge the evidence based
pilot programme for managing street drinking and identified problem
areas.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
10.1 Cabinet authorised consultation on the introduction of six Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) pilot schemes to prohibit street drinking in identified hotspot areas referred to in paragraph 3.7 of the Managing Street Drinking and Identified Problem Areas – Pilot Programme Report.
10.2 Cabinet noted that the pilot outcome would help inform the decision making to continue or discontinue Brent borough wide controlled drinking areas which will cease at the end of October 2017.
Wards affected: Alperton; Dudden Hill; Harlesden; Kilburn; Sudbury; Tokyngton;
Lead officer: Karina Wane
13/03/2017 - Authority to Tender Works and Housing Management Services for the Council's PRS And Nail Programmes ref: 3715 Recommendations Approved
To approve inviting tenders for PRS / NAIL
Refurbishment, Property Maintenance, Compliance (Lot 1) and Housing
Management (Lot 2).on the basis of the pre-tender considerations
set out in paragraph three of the report.
To give approval to officers to evaluate the tenders referred to in
2.1 above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in
paragraph three of the report.
To extend the interim use of the Brent Housing Partnership (BHP) to
deliver refurbishment and void works and increase the value of
these works from £250k to £2.5m. The new Cabinet
permission will allow the PRS programme to extend the period using
BHP from December 2016 to December 2017 or to the date of the
appointment of Lot 1 contractor(s). The NAIL programme would be
able to utilise this immediate opportunity whilst placing the
majority of works with the new contract.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
13.1 Cabinet approved inviting tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing Framework agreement for Works (Refurbishment, Property Maintenance, Compliance, void management) to support Private Rented Sector (PRS) and NAIL programmes on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.14 of the Authority to Tender Works and Housing Management Services for the Council’s PRS and Nail Programmes Report.
13.2 Cabinet gave approval to officers to evaluate the tenders referred to in Resolution 13.1 above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.14 of the Report.
13.3 Cabinet approved inviting tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing Framework agreement for Housing Management to support PRS and NAIL programmes on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.20 of the Report.
13.4 Cabinet gave approval to officers to evaluate the tenders referred to in 2.3 above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.20 of the Report.
13.5 Cabinet delegated to the Strategic Director for Community and Wellbeing the authority to award the above contracts.
13.6 Cabinet approved a variation to the Agreement for Housing Management & Other Services with Brent Housing Partnership (BHP) to extend the interim use of the refurbishment works to a total maximum value of £1.8m.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
13/03/2017 - South Kilburn Trust – Proposed Changes to SKT Constitution and Articles of Association ref: 3714 Recommendations Approved
South Kilburn Trust are seeking to amend their
constitution to be able to avail of the opportunity to access wider
funding opportunities.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
12.1 Subject to recommendation 2.2 of the South Kilburn Trust – Proposed Constitutional Amendments Report, the Cabinet gave conditional approval to the amendments proposed to the Articles of Association of the South Kilburn Trust as set out in paragraph 3.8 of the Report, other than the proposal that all reference to annual general meetings be deleted from the articles of the association.
12.2 The Cabinet authorised the Interim Chief Legal Officer to require that these proposed changes to the Articles of Association DO not permit the Trust to operate outside their ‘Area of Benefit’ as originally agreed when the South Kilburn Trust had been set up.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
13/03/2017 - Q3 Integrated Performance and Finance Report 2016/17 ref: 3707 For Determination
To note the performance information and agree remedial actions as necessary. To consider the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and agree remedial actions as appropriate. To challenge progress as necessary.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/03/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/03/2017
Effective from: 13/03/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
5.1 Cabinet noted the overall position of the Council in terms of finance and performance and the measures in place to manage budget pressures and improve service delivery.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Gadsdon