Agenda, decisions and minutes

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Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary, personal or prejudicial interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

No declaration of interests were made at the meeting.

All members of the Committee advised they had received approaches from both the applicant and Brondesbury Park Residents Association in relation to application 20/1411 – Queens Park Community School, Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ.

No declaration of interests were made at the meeting.

All members of the Committee advised they had received approaches from both the applicant and Brondesbury Park Residents Association in relation to application 20/1411 – Queens Park Community School, Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 15 December 2021 as a correct record.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday 15 December 2021 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday 15 December 2021 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.

At this stage in proceedings the Chair advised that he had agreed to vary the order of business on the agenda.  This was to enable the consideration of Agenda Item 5 (Application 21/2262 – 91 B Mora Road, London, NW2 6TB) as the first item given the limited number of speakers registered on that application.  The minutes reflect the order in which the items were therefore considered at the meeting.

Granted planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report.

PROPOSAL

Insertion of 6 roof lights to main pitched roof, insertion of Juliet balcony to northwest elevation and replacement of roofing material change from sheeting to clay tiles (revised plans).

RECOMMENDATION:

(1)     That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission and that the Head of Planning is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose the conditions and informatives as set out within the report.

(2)     That the Head of Planning is 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.

Lena Summer, Planning Officer introduced the report, set out the key issues and answered members questions. In introducing the report members were advised that the application related to a two-storey building within a back land site located via a service road from the southern side of Mora Road. The change of use of the building from office to residential had already gained “prior approval” and works were currently being undertaken to convert the property. The site was predominately surrounded by residential properties and four of the exterior walls formed the boundaries with neighbouring properties gardens. To the immediate east, the elevation of the building was bordered by the rear garden of 91 Mora Road. To the south, the party wall was on the boundary of the rear garden of No’s 99 to 107 Ivy Road. To the west of the site, a part two, part three-storey building containing residential accommodation had recently been constructed from planning permission 17/0473 granted in April 2017. The site was not in a Conservation Area nor was it a listed building. St. Michael's Church was a nearby Grade II heritage asset that was situated approximately 25m northwest. The application being heard sought approval for the insertion of 6 roof lights, the insertion of a juliet balcony and a change in roofing material from sheeting to clay tiles.

As no questions were raised by members, the Chair then invited Mr Dunwell (as an objector) to address the Committee (in person) in relation to the application.

Before Mr Dunwell began addressing the Committee he requested permission to circulate a written copy of his speech. Saira Tamboo, Senior Planning Lawyer confirmed that this would be acceptable on the basis it would provide clarification for members on the issues being raised.  A copy of the speech was therefore provided for all members of the Committee and Mr Dunwell then spoke to highlight the following comments in objection to the application:

·                Mrs Dunwell advised that he was acting to represent the owners of an adjacent property to the site, 91 Mora Road and advised  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Granted planning permission subject to the conditions (as amended below) and informatives set out in the report and supplementary agenda:

Condition 7 – Community User Agreement to include clarification on the definition of Community Use, the availability of the facility for community use and the cost

Condition 9 – Tree report/planting schedule to be amended to allow flexibility in the location of new trees, to allow additional planting between the pitch and Aylestone Avenue and to provide for an increase in the number of new trees to be planted.

PROPOSAL:

Construction of an artificial turf pitch, ball stop fencing with access gate/s, acoustic all weather timber fence, flood lighting units 2 x double floodlights on the half way masts and single floodlights at each of the 4 corner masts (mounted onto 6 steel columns) and a dry pond detention basin and earth bund in a designated area within the school grounds.

RECOMMENDATION:

(1)     That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission and that the Head of Planning is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose the conditions and informatives as set out in the report and supplementary agenda.

(2)     That the Head of Planning is 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. 

Sarah Dilley, Planning Officer introduced the report and set out the key issues.  In introducing the report members were advised that the application proposed the construction of an artificial turf pitch, ball stop fencing with access gate/s, acoustic all weather timber fence, flood lighting units 2 x double floodlights on the half way masts and single floodlights at each of the 4 corner masts (mounted onto 6 steel columns) and a dry pond detention basin and earth bund in a designated area within the school grounds.

In reference to the supplementary report circulated in advance of the meeting, the Planning Officer drew members’ attention to the following additional representations which had been received:

·                Two further objections received from individuals who had previously commented on the application relating to use of the proposed facility during certain holiday periods and concerns regarding noise and light;

·                A letter clarifying that 14 organisations as opposed to the 6 listed in the report had written in support of the application with clarification also provided that all three local ward councillors were in support of the proposal;

·                Two further letters of objections from the Brondesbury Park Residents Association (BRPA) with the additional concerns raised and alternative conditions suggested set out in the supplementary report

Notwithstanding consideration of the issues raised members were advised that the recommendation remained to approve the application, subject to the conditions as listed in the main report.

As no questions were raised from members, the Chair then invited Chris Lipka (speaking as an objector on behalf of the Brondesbury Park Residents Association) to address the Committee (in person).  Before addressing the Committee, Chris Lipka sought clarification from the Chair regarding Councillor Gbajumo’s request to speak at the committee as a local ward councillor in support of the application. The Chair advised Mr Lipka that it was within Councillor Gbajumo’s rights as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Head of Executive and Member Services or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.

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The meeting closed at  8:00pm.