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26/04/2017 - 16/4666 - 633 & 635 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2ET ref: 3754 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 26/04/2017 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 26/04/2017
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: Grant planning permission subject to conditions as amended in conditions 2, 8, and 9 and a car free development to secure the matters set out in the report.
David Glover (Area Planning Manager) introduced the scheme and referenced the revisions to the scheme to address the concerns expressed by members at a previous meeting. He highlighted revised drawings on screening, reduction of rear balcony to flat 6 to reduce overlooking, the provision of an additional car parking space to reduce parking over spill, relocation of the bin and bike store, measures to reduce stacking and improve sound insulation. In addition the applicant had agreed to a condition for a car free development. He then answered members’ questions on notification to residents
Niral Babla addressed the Committee and responded to members’ questions. He reiterated his objection to the proposed development for the following reasons; inadequate rear balcony; overlooking to 631 Harrow Road; out of character with the properties in the area. He added that the proposed condition for a car free development would not address the parking overspill that would ensue. Mr Babla alleged that as a result of inadequate notice of the meeting, some of the residents had not been made aware of the meeting.
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Daly, ward member declared that she had been approached by the objectors and that he had in the past expressed he objections to the proposal. Speaking on behalf of the other ward members, Councillor Daly stated despite the revisions by the applicant, the scheme would be an overdevelopment of the site to the detriment of future occupiers. The issues relating to overlooking, overbearing, stacking, inadequate amenity space and poor design had not been addressed.
After addressing the Committee Councillor left the meeting room during the consideration of this application.
Phillip Norvill, applicant’s agent addressed the Committee and answered members’ questions. He outlined the revisions to the scheme which included adequate separation distances, privacy screening to overcome potential overlooking, the provision of an additional car parking space and amenity space which exceeded the Council’s requirement. He continued that due to its siting and footprint, the proposal would not be out of character with the area and added that the minor unavoidable stacking was not sufficient to warrant a refusal.
DECISION: Granted planning permission as recommended.
(Voting: For 5; Against 0; Abstention 1)
Wards affected: Sudbury;
24/04/2017 - Appointments to Committees ref: 3733 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
Councillor M Patel be appointed as a Substitute Member to the Barham Park Trust Committee.
24/04/2017 - Any other urgent business ref: 3751 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
None.
24/04/2017 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 3752 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
None.
24/04/2017 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees ref: 3753 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
Cabinet noted the recommendation as set out in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.
24/04/2017 - Matters arising ref: 3732 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
There were no matters arising.
24/04/2017 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 3731 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 March 2017 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
24/04/2017 - Declarations of personal and prejudicial interests ref: 3730 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
None.
24/04/2017 - Tackling Illegal Rubbish Dumping and Litter with Uniformed Street Patrols - 6-month Review and Next Steps ref: 3750 Recommendations Approved
To present a review of the uniformed street
patrol pilot contract with Kingdom Security Ltd, and to propose
options for longer-term deployment for consideration.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
21.1 Cabinet noted the clear and helpful findings of the pilot exercise.
21.2 Cabinet considered the options for the longer term deployment of this service.
21.3 Cabinet authorised the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment, to develop and implement an in-house operating model for the provision of uniformed street patrols.
21.4 Cabinet agreed to continue with the suspension of the offer of a reduced payment for early settlement of litter-related FPNs beyond the period of the pilot.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Robert Anderton
24/04/2017 - Arboricultural Services and Authority to Tender ref: 3749 Recommendations Approved
To seek authority to invite tenders for the
provision of the Arboricultural Services contract which covers
street trees, trees on BHP estates and trees in parks
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
20.1 Cabinet approved the invitation of tenders for Arboriculture Services on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 5.3 of the Cabinet report
20.2 Cabinet gave approval for the evaluation of the tenders referred to in 20.1 above, on the basis of the criteria set out in paragraph 5.3 (iv) of the Cabinet report; with a further report to Cabinet following the tender exercise which would make recommendations on the award of the Contract.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gavin F Moore
24/04/2017 - Enforcing Legislation Concerning Letting Agent's Redress Scheme ref: 3745 For Determination
To agree monetary penalty, to agree Trading
Standards and Housing responsibility for Enforcement and to
delegate discretion to reduce penalty fee if appropriate
representations are made.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
16.1 Cabinet agreed to the introduction of a penalty charge of £5k, reduced to £2.5k if paid within 14 days for the non-compliance of the Redress Schemes for Letting Agents and Property Management Work (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc) (England) Order 2014.
16.2 Officers working in the Trading Standards Service, were delegated responsibility for the Council’s statutory duty of enforcing the Redress Schemes
for Lettings Agency Work and Property Management Work (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc) (England) Order 2014.
16.3 Officers working in Private Housing Services, were delegated responsibility for the Council’s statutory duty of enforcing the Redress Schemes for Lettings Agency Work and Property Management Work (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc) (England) Order 2014.
16.4 Cabinet delegated authority to the Trading Standards Senior Regulatory Service Manager and any manger above this position, to review the value of any penalty charge imposed subject to any representations made by recipient as prescribed by the Order.
16.5 Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Service, Private Housing Services and any manger above this position, to review the value of any penalty charge imposed subject to any representations made by recipient as prescribed by the Order.
16.6 Cabinet agreed any monetary penalties received in connection with the Order be used by either of the two teams issuing the penalty charge to fund the costs of enforcing the Order.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Simon Legg
24/04/2017 - Highways Capital Scheme Programme 2017-18 ref: 3746 For Determination
To approve the Highways Capital Scheme
Programme 2017-18
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
17.1 Cabinet noted the proposed highways maintenance programme for 2017-18 as detailed in Appendix B to the Cabinet report.
17.2 Cabinet agreed that any changes to this and future highways capital programmes, are approved by the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tony Kennedy
24/04/2017 - Authority to enter into a Joint Venture Vehicle to bring about the comprehensive development of the Cullen House & Falcon P.H. site in South Kilburn Regeneration Programme Area ref: 3747 Recommendations Approved
To seek Member approval for the setting up of
a Joint Venture with Londonewcastle
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
18.1 Subject to 18.2 below, Cabinet approved the creation and for Brent Council to enter into a joint venture vehicle to bring forward the comprehensive redevelopment of Site 18 through the formation of a Joint Venture Vehicle (JV) as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with London & Newcastle Capital Limited, or a member of its group as approved by the Council (LN) (as the landowner of the Falcon Public House).
18.2 Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment in consultation with the Lead Member Regeneration, Growth, Employment and Skills, to agree terms for creation and entry into a joint venture based on the draft Heads of Terms at (Appendix 2).
18.3 Cabinet noted the intention to engage Londonewcastle as Development Manager to the JV on terms to be agreed and as approved by the Board of the JV when established
18.4 Cabinet reconfirmed that the development of Site 18 was a key component of the overall South Kilburn Regeneration Masterplan which sought to bring forward a comprehensive redevelopment of South Kilburn providing new homes and significant social and economic benefits to the area through the regeneration process.
18.5 Cabinet confirmed that the primary purpose of the Council's participation in the JV was the pursuit of socio-economic objectives which were more particularly described in paragraph 3.7 of the report and were in, overall terms, non-commercial.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Marie Frederick
24/04/2017 - Tricycle Theatre Renovation Project ref: 3748 For Determination
To authorise Brent Council to support the
theatre with a grant of up to £1m, and to authorise that the
theatre be recognised as a cultural heritage asset on Brent’s
‘Local List’ of Heritage Assets.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
19.1 Cabinet approved a grant to the Tricycle Theatre of up to £1m representing the difference between the existing and potential HLF funding sources secured for the renovation of the theatre and the amount required to complete the renovation.
19.2 Cabinet approved the grant detailed in 19.1 above on the basis that it was a one off grant that replaces any ongoing grant due to be awarded to the Tricycle Theatre by Brent Council from 1 April 2018.
19.3 Cabinet approved the appointment of the Tricycle Theatre on to the Local List as a cultural heritage asset thus enabling the theatre to progress with its application for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Mark Allen
24/04/2017 - Town Centres: Action and Investment Planning ref: 3740 Recommendations Approved
To agree further development and
implementation of the draft action and investment plans for Wembley
High Road, Ealing Road, Harlesden, Willesden, Neasden, Church End,
Kilburn High Road, Colindale/ The Hyde, and Burnt Oak.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
11.1 Cabinet agreed to progress the detailed development and implementation of the draft action and investment plans for the nine town centres.
11.2 Cabinet agreed to prioritise nine town centres where council and external investment can be focussed to generate greater impact upon the council’s priorities (see Action and Investment Plans, Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report), including Wembley High Road, Ealing Road, Harlesden, Willesden, Neasden, Church End, Kilburn High Road, Colindale/ The Hyde, and Burnt Oak.
11.3 Cabinet agreed to prioritise six of these for additional town centre management resource, responding to levels of need identified (such as street-scene and anti-social behaviour, identified in Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report), including Wembley High Road, Ealing Rd, Harlesden, Willesden, Neasden and Church End.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Dibben
24/04/2017 - Gloucester and Durham Development Site - South Kilburn (for Delivery Partner award of contract) ref: 3741 Recommendations Approved
To secure approval for the award of contract
for the Delivery Partner following procurement through the GLA
London Development Panel
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
12.1 Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and
Environment in consultation with the Lead Member Regeneration, Growth, Employment and Skills to award and enter into a Development and Sale Agreement with a Delivery Partner, in line with the redevelopment as set out in paragraph 3.5 of the Cabinet report, procured from the GLA London Development Panel for the Gloucester House and Durham Court site (shown edged red at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report). The delivery partner provisionally selected, subject to the standard caveats around agreeing final contract terms, is Telford Homes Plc.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Jill Rennie
24/04/2017 - Peel - Development Site South Kilburn - Update on site assembly and NHS Engagement and decision to move to procurement of a delivery partner ref: 3742 For Determination
To seek approval to use the GLA London
Development Panel or OJEU to procure a delivery partner
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
13.1 Cabinet approved the procurement of a delivery partner for the Peel site through inviting tenders using a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.18 of the Cabinet report and evaluating the tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in that paragraph.
13.2 Cabinet approved the setting of rent levels for the affordable homes at the Peel site once complete, at a rent equivalent to the Homes and Communities Agency Target Rent levels.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Jill Rennie
24/04/2017 - Brent Cycle Strategy Action Plan Update ref: 3743 For Determination
To note the consultation and approve the Cycle
Strategy Action Plan Update
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
14.1 Cabinet noted the actions and progress undertaken in connection with the Cycle Strategy Action Plan and Targets 2016/17
14.2 Cabinet approved the updated Cycle Strategy Action Plan for 2017/18 and revised Targets
14.3 Cabinet approved the intention to seek delegated approval from Cabinet to the Strategic Director Regeneration & Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment the final approval of content, including design, following any required changes to the updated Cycle Strategy Acton Plan for 2017/18 agreed by Cabinet.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachel Best
24/04/2017 - Brent Walking Strategy 2017 - 2022 ref: 3744 For Determination
To note the consultation and approve the
Walking Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
15.1 Cabinet noted the steps taken to develop the Brent Walking Strategy 2017 – 2022
15.2 Cabinet approved the Brent Walking Strategy 2017 – 2022 as set out in Appendix A to the Cabinet report, subject to 2.3 below.
15.3 Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment, to approve final design of the Brent Walking Strategy 2017 – 2022.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rachel Best
24/04/2017 - Brent Faith Covenant ref: 3737 For Determination
The cabinet approve the covenant and agree the
council commitments to faith groups
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
8.1 Cabinet agreed the Brent Faith Covenant attached at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
24/04/2017 - Housing Management Options Review: outcome of formal consultation ref: 3734 For Determination
To decide how housing management services for
Council Housing Stock will be delivered in the future,
specifically, based on the consultation agreed by Cabinet in
November 2016, whether housing management services will be brought
back into the Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
5.1. Cabinet agreed to cease the delegation of housing management functions and other delegated roles to Brent Housing Partnership Ltd and sought termination of the Management Agreement with Brent Housing Partnership Ltd.
5.2 Cabinet agreed to giving Brent Housing Partnership Ltd. notice of its intention to cease its delegation of housing management functions and other delegated roles and its consequent wish to terminate the Management Agreement.
5.3 Cabinet agreed to delegate to the Strategic Director Community Wellbeing the power to take all necessary and required steps to achieve the above recommendations in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer (on legal issues),
Chief Finance Officer (on financial issues), Director of HR & Organisational Development (on HR issues) and the Cabinet Member for Housing (on strategic
issues).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Aniekan Umoren
24/04/2017 - Authority to market Butler's Green toilets under the Council's Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy ref: 3736 For Determination
Consideration and approval of the
recommendation
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
7.1 Cabinet approved the marketing of Butler’s Green toilets as a CAT opportunity.
7.2 Cabinet noted the subsequent granting of the lease will be to the preferred CAT bidder, following marketing through a non-binding informal tender process. The final decision to let the asset on the agreed terms would be placed before Cabinet for approval.
7.3 Cabinet agreed that officers advertise in the local newspaper in accordance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 the land shown edged red on the Site Plan Appendix III and in the event of objections they be considered by the Chief Legal Officer unless in the opinion of the Chief Legal Officer significant objections are received in which case this should be reported back to the Cabinet for it to consider.
Wards affected: Sudbury;
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
24/04/2017 - Developing a strategic approach for community libraries in the community and voluntary sector ref: 3735 For Determination
To agree that the Council formalises its
operational ongoing relationship with the four community libraries
in the Memorandum of Understanding.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
6.1 The Cabinet agreed to formalise its operational ongoing relationship with the four independent community library groups in the Memorandum of Understanding, attached as Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report.
Wards affected: Kensal Green; Mapesbury; Preston; Sudbury;
Lead officer: Rashmi Agarwal
24/04/2017 - Community Asset Transfer at Sports Club at Gladstone Youth & Community Centre, Gladstone Park, 162 Anson Road, London NW2 6BH, the outcome of marketing and recommendation to proceed with a preferred applicant ref: 3739 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Community Asset Transfer (CAT)
at the Sports Club at the Gladstone Youth and Community Centre to
the preferred applicant after a non-binding tender process, at the
earliest opportunity to operate a sports facility.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
10.1 Cabinet approved the proposal for a Community Asset Transfer of the Sports Club which involves entering into a lease for 7 years with the Kilburn
Cosmos Rugby Football Club (KCRFC).
10.2 Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to finalise and agree the terms of a leasehold disposal to the preferred applicant, KCRFC in consultation with the Operational Director Environmental Services.
Wards affected: Dudden Hill;
Lead officer: Sarah Chaudhry
24/04/2017 - Contract for the provision of the Targeted Mental Health in Schools Service (TaMHS) ref: 3738 For Determination
To agree to award a contract to CNWL for TaMHS
services for 12 months from August 2017 to July 2018.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2017 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2017
Effective from: 24/04/2017
Decision:
RESOLVED:
9.1 Cabinet approved an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a twelve month contract for Targeted Mental Health in Schools services for good operational and financial reasons as detailed in Section 3 of the Cabinet report.
9.2 Cabinet approved the award of a twelve month contract for Targeted Mental Health in Schools services from 1st August 2017 to 31st July 2018 to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nigel Chapman