Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Akram. Councillor Bajwa stood in as a substitute member.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Akram. Councillor Bajwa stood in as a substitute member.

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

In relation to Agenda Item 4, Councillor S. Butt advised he had met with the applicant from Stonebridge Boxing Club for a Brent Health Matters event but had not engaged in discussion on the application or sought to take any position on the application and therefore felt able to consider the application impartially and without any form of predetermination.

In relation to Agenda Item 4, Councillor S. Butt advised he had met with the applicant from Stonebridge Boxing Club for a Brent Health Matters event but had not engaged in discussion on the application or sought to take any position on the application and therefore felt able to consider the application impartially and without any form of predetermination.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 8 May 2024 as a correct record of the meeting.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 8 May 2024 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meetings held on Wednesday 8 May 2024 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.

Granted planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report and supplementary report; and an additional condition (or amendments to conditions) to allow the Council to require the removal or relocation of benches if they are found to contribute to ASB and an amendment to condition 10 to add that the Council could make nominations for community usage.

PROPOSAL

Demolition of existing pavilion and erection of building for indoor sports and fitness

by Stonebridge Boxing Club (SBC) to include gym and sporting facilities, physio, ancillary office space, changing facilities and café.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to:

i)             The conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report.

ii)            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.

James Mascall, Planning Officer, introduced the report and set out the proposal.  Members were advised that the application proposed the demolition of the pavilion, which was a two storey building to erect a single story pavilion to be used by Stonebridge Boxing Club.  The new proposals would include 8 new bicycle stands, concrete benches and landscaping.  The supplementary report submitted the previous day addressed the comments made by Brent's Tree Officer originally raising concerns with regard to the location of the proposed development, and the impact this would have on existing trees within King Edward VII Park.  The Committee’s attention was drawn to the 'Trees, Ecology and Landscaping' section of the Committee Report, which discussed how the proposal had been amended to address these concerns.  It was noted that Brent's Tree Officer raised no further concerns.

The Chair thanked James Mascall for introducing the report and subsequently invited Mr Aamir Ali to address the Committee.

The following key points were highlighted:

·                Speaking as the manager of the Stonebridge Boxing Club, Mr Ali explained that the boxing club started in 2009 in Kasinga House and had moved premises on four occasions. Despite constant moves, the club had maintained its membership, which continued to grow.  Mr Ali said that 350 members attended on a weekly basis, with the oldest member being 78 years old.  

·                Mr Ali expressed that the boxing club kept children and young people off the streets and helped them make healthy choices and have a purpose in life.  The boxing club had received much support from large organisations but needed a permanent residence in order to continue to help the community. 

·                The boxing club was happy for a range of sports and activities to take place and for their changing rooms and gym to be used by non-club members.  

·                In summing up, it was felt the proposal would result in the redevelopment of an underutilised park and contribute to the improvement of anti-social behaviour in the park.

The Chair thanked Mr Ali for addressing the Committee and invited members to ask any questions they had in relation to the information presented, with the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

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

PROPSAL

Demolition of dwellinghouse and erection of a three and part four-storey residential building comprising 13 flats, provision for car parking, cycle and refuse storage, amenity space and associated landscaping.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to:

i)                 the conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report and supplementary report.

James Mascall, Planning Officer, introduced the report and set out the proposal.  Members were advised that the application proposed the demolition of the dwellinghouse and erection of a three and part four-storey residential building comprising 13 flats, provision for car parking, cycle and refuse storage, amenity space and associated landscaping.

The Chair thanked James Mascall for introducing the report and subsequently invited Mr Junaid Iqbal (Objector) to address the Committee.

The following key points were highlighted:

·             Speaking as a resident of Salmon Street, Mr Iqbal thanked the Council for the recent upgrades to the pavements and verges on Salmon Street.  However, there was a strong objection to the new development comprising 13 flats and it was not considered to be an upgrade, as it was felt this would cause more traffic, noise issues and pollution and impact on the quality of life of the residents. 

·             Residents felt that the development was too large for the street and did not feel it was for the benefit of the street.  Mr Iqbal said that residents of Salmon Street objected against the proposal but felt ignored.  It was felt that the new development would affect privacy and natural light of the existing homes and cause congestion and parking issues.  The new development would affect safety and property value of existing homes.  It was proposed that less flats be built and the wellbeing of the residents be considered.    

The Chair thanked Mr Iqbal for his comments and then moved on to offer the Committee the opportunity to ask Mr Iqbal any remaining questions or points of clarity in relation to the application. 

The following responses were provided:

• On the issue of how Mr Iqbal concluded that the 13 new flats would mean an additional 26 cars, Mr Iqbal explained that each household on Salmon Street had 3-4 cars.

• In regards to the smells that the new development would create, Mr Iqbal explained that another development on Salmon Street called Krishna Court caused a lot of anti-social behaviour like cannabis smoking and drinking alcohol. 

• Mr Iqbal said that he lived right next door to Krishna Court and asked when further developments on Salmon Street would cease, as there had been a number of new developments on the street.  Whilst recognising the need for housing, Mr Iqbal stated that he was not in objection about the development but the size of it, which he felt would cause density and loss of light.

As there were no further questions from members the Chair thanked Mr Iqbal and then moved on to welcoming Mr Chandra Gidoomal (Objector) to address the Committee.

The following key points were highlighted:

·             Speaking as a resident  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Deputy Director Democratic Services or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.

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