Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Declarations of personal and prejudicial interests Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, any relevant financial or other interest in the items on this agenda. Minutes: None declared.
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Minutes of the previous meetings PDF 135 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:-
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 20 June 2012 and 3 July 2012 be approved as an accurate record of the meetings.
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All Flats at Jubilee Heights, Shoot Up Hill, London, NW2 (Ref: 12/0817) PDF 359 KB Decision: a) Grant Planning Permission, subject to an appropriate form of Agreement in order to secure the measures set out in the Section 106 Details section of this report, or (b) If within a reasonable period the applicant fails to enter into an appropriate agreement in order to meet the policies of the Unitary Development Plan, Core Strategy and Section 106 Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document, to delegate authority to the Head of Area Planning, or other duly authorised person, to refuse planning permission.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2 (development to be carried out in accordance with approved plans) to allow minor-material amendment comprising: - provision of 1 x 2 bedroom and 4 x 3 bedroom flats (instead of 5 x 2 bedroom flats) of full planning permission 11/1307 approved under appeal dated 27/02/12 for Erection of a 5-storey building, comprising 5 self-contained flats with roof garden, attached to southern elevation of Jubilee Heights.
RECOMMENDATION: a) Grant Planning Permission, subject to an appropriate form of Agreement in order to secure the measures set out in the Section 106 details section of this report, or (b) If within a reasonable period the applicant fails to enter into an appropriate agreement in order to meet the policies of the Unitary Development Plan, Core Strategy and Section 106 Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document, to delegate authority to the Head of Area Planning, or other duly authorised person, to refuse planning permission.
Rachel McConnell, Area Planning Manager reminded the Committee that the application was for a minor material amendment to a scheme that had been approved subject to Section 106 legal agreement.
Councillor Hashmi enquired as to whether a Section 106 legal agreement had been signed and also whether the application would attract a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Rachel McConnell responded that a new Section 106 legal agreement to mitigate the impact of the development would be issued and that the application would be subject to CIL.
Mr David Alton, the applicant’s agent stated that although CIL came into effect in April 2012, he did not believe that the application which was for a minor amendment would be subject to CIL as it would not involve any increase in footprint. In response, Steve Weeks, Head of Area Planning, confirmed the Council’s views that both an increased Section 106 agreement contribution as well as CIL were required but added that it was up to the applicant to appeal against CIL for the application if he deemed it appropriate
DECISION: Agreed as recommended.
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Asda, Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9EX (12/1268) PDF 272 KB Decision: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives, as amended in condition 6.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: Proposed automated four-pump petrol filling station and canopy within car park, ancillary control unit structure, relocated lamp post and CCTV post, realignment of access road and footpath and associated hard and soft landscaping works.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives as amended in condition 6.
Rachel McConnell, the Area Planning Manager started by confirming that the traffic data used Highways and Transportation officers was collected in January 2009 and not 2008 as stated in the report. With reference to the tabled supplementary report, she highlighted the following salient aspects of the application:
Highways The applicant had provided data which was consistent with the 2009 data used by the Highway and Transportation officer to assess the application and that the resulting assessment confirmed their view that the increase in traffic on local roads and junctions could be accommodated and that the implications on the Bridge Road/Forty Lane junction at peak times was not such as to warrant refusal of the application
Car park The survey of the car park by the applicant showed that,while it was well used, the reduction in parking capacity would not result in problems outside the site .
Gradient of the exit ramp: Further details of the exit ramp to establish the gradient had been secured by condition (5) which would require the details of the exit ramp to be approved before any works could commence.
Highway and Pedestrian Safety Highway and Transportation officers’ records showed that of the 10 personal injury accidents for the period February 2009 to January 2012, one involved a fatality and one a serious injury but all occurred prior to 2011 and involved right-turning vehicles at the junction. As a result of measures taken to improve visibility, that particular problem had been addressed and consequently officers were satisfied that the additional traffic generated by this proposal would not result in any material harm to highway or pedestrian safety.
Changes to road along Empire Way Officers were satisfied that relevant and robust data had been provided to properly assess the likely impact of the proposal on traffic flows along Forty Lane. She clarified that at an estimated increase of about 2%, the additional traffic flows were not considered to be significant.
Health and Safety Members learnt that the applicant would be required to obtain petroleum licence from the Fire Brigade, the Petroleum Licensing Authority, prior to commencing any works. The licence would be issued for three years with annual inspections to ensure that the development was carried out in accordance with the relevant guidance. She added that the Fire Brigade Petroleum Officer had confirmed that the distance to the residential properties was likely to be acceptable.
Health considerations: Members noted that the applicant would also need to obtain an Environment Permit from the Environmental Health department, which would consider the impact of the petrol filling station on the environment and on people's health. Rachel McConnell added that modern petrol stations such as proposed, would require far higher standards ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Fryent Primary School, Church Lane, London, NW9 8JD (12/1297) PDF 771 KB Decision: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing single storey buildings on the eastern and western sides of the site (toilet block, canteen and teaching blocks) and erection of new two storey block along the main south elevation of the school and the western edge of site to provide additional classroom accommodation and a new school sports/multi use hall, with associated hard and soft landscaping to facilitate expansion from 2 form entry to 4 form entry. (Revised Description – proposed temporary construction site access via Holly Grove during construction period removed from proposal)
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Mrs Joyce Thompson objected to the proposed development on behalf of her aged mother who lived in Laburnum Grove on the following grounds:
(i) Due to its overlooking and over-bearing impact, the proposal would result in loss of privacy.
(ii) The 2-storey aspect of the buildings would result in loss of outlook.
(iii) There would be loss of light and sunlight to an unacceptable degree to the bathroom.
(iv) With increased number of pupils, the proposal would result in noise pollution throughout the school day.
(v) The demolition and clearance in preparation of the site and the construction of the buildings would cause dust, dirt and debris pollution to her mother’s garden resulting in loss of residential amenity.
(vi) Detrimental impact on the foundations of her mother’s property which would result in loss of value of the property.
(vii) The proposal would result in detrimental impact on her aged mother’s health and quality of life.
In response to Councillor CJ Patel’s enquiry, Mrs Thompson replied that her mother’s house was between 6 to 9 metres away from the proposed site.
Mr Paul O’Brien, the applicant’s agent circulated illustrations of the scheme. He submitted that Fryent Primary had been identified by the Council for its primary school expansion programme which would expand it from a two-form to four-form entry school and assist in addressing the shortage of school places. He continued that the scheme which complied with the Supplementary Planning Guidance 17 (SPG 17) and play space standards had been carefully considered to ensure that any loss of amenity to nearby residents was kept to the minimum. Mr O’Brien considered the objections on grounds of construction and demolition as management issues that would be addressed as part of the conditions.
Steve Weeks, Head of Area Planning reiterated that the scheme complied with SPG17 requirements and that it would provide seventeen (17) car parking spaces including a dedicated space for the disabled. He also clarified the relationship of the proposed buildings to the boundary with Laburnum Grove in response to queries raised by members
DECISION: Agreed as recommended.
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MIRACLE SIGNS & WONDERS MININSTRIE, Church Road, London, NW10 9NR (12/1093) PDF 628 KB Decision: Refuse planning permission.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: Demolition of the existing building and erection of a new building consisting of D1 use on the ground floor and 47 residential units on seven upper floors.
RECOMMENDATION: Refuse planning permission.
With reference to the supplementary report, Steve Weeks, Head of Area Planning clarified that the application had been considered in the light of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and found to be unacceptable for the reasons set out in the main report including design, increased floor plan, massing, bulk and height.
Councillor Cummins sought clarity on the recommendation for refusal in the light of the borough’s housing shortage. Steve Weeks replied that the Committee had previously resolved to support a smaller scheme which did not present the problems associated with this larger proposal.
DECISION: Refused as recommended.
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79 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3ND (12/0967) PDF 721 KB Decision: Grant planning permission subject to the conditions, informatives and the completion of a satisfactory Section 106 or other legal agreement and delegate authority to the Head of Area Planning or other duly authorised person to agree the exact terms thereof on advice from the Director of Legal and Procurement.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: The erection of a single storey rear extension and the conversion of the basement storage area into a self-contained flat.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to the conditions, informatives and the completion of a satisfactory Section 106 or other legal agreement and delegate authority to the Head of Area Planning or other duly authorised person to agree the exact terms thereof on advice from the Director of Legal and Procurement.
DECISION: Planning permission granted as recommended.
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Barham Primary School, Danethorpe Road, Wembley, HA0 4RQ (12/1315) PDF 725 KB Decision: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey extensions to the existing main school building, creation of new pedestrian access at southern boundary with One-Tree-Hill Recreation Area, demolition of single storey nursery building to provide additional parking, and reconfiguration of hard and soft play areas and landscaping across the site to facilitate expansion of the school from 3 form entry to 4 form entry.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Neil McClellan, Area Planning Manager informed the Committee that the application which complied with SPG17 would enable the school to expand from 3-form to 4-form entry school (630 to 820 pupils). A new access via Roundtree Avenue would be created to encourage ‘walk to school’.
DECISION: Agreed as recommended.
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107-109 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4BP (12/0417) PDF 247 KB Decision: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: Proposed demolition and reconstruction of existing two-storey retail unit in order to create a three-storey retail unit incorporating a new shop front, new basement, new second floor providing 965 sqm of gross floor space including, A1 retail, ancillary storage, office and staff facilities, covered refuse storage area, new trees and an 8 metre servicing bay to the rear.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
The Chair asked Neil McClellan, Area Planning Manager, to comment on the objection to the application that the increase in the height of the building would harm the character of the area and change the face of Ealing Road. Councillor Cummins remarked that traffic and congestion would result as offices were created above shops.
Neil McClellan, Area Planning Manager, responded that the application would instead represent a positive improvement on the existing building without necessarily generate increased traffic.
DECISION: Agreed as recommended.
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Mitchell Brook Primary School, Bridge Road, London, NW10 9BX (12/1298) PDF 724 KB Decision: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Minutes: PROPOSAL: Demolition of former caretaker’s house, erection of part two, part single storey extension to existing school, including a third storey plant room, comprising new dining hall, sports hall, reception area, kitchens and offices, reorganisation and refurbishment of existing building and external play areas to facilitate expansion from 2 form entry to 3 form entry.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives and the receipt of full revised plans incorporating the amendments received.
With reference to the tabled supplementary report, Neil McClellan, Area Planning Manager updated members that amendments had been received that would remove the tower located above the stair core, extend the proposed pitched roof area, lower the height of the first floor accommodation to the front of the building and reduce the bulk of the extension.
DECISION: Agreed as recommended.
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Planning Appeals 1 - 30 June 2012 Minutes: RESOLVED:
that the appeals for 1 – 30 June 2012 be noted.
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Any Other Urgent Business Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Democratic Services Manager or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 64.
Minutes: None raised at this meeting.
The meeting ended at 8:32pm
COUNCILLOR Ketan Sheth
Chair
Note: At 8:15pm the meeting was adjourned for 5 minutes |