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: Wembley High Technology College Councillor Singh declared an interest that he lived close to Wembley High Technology College, left the meeting room and took no part in the discussion and voting in that application. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 98 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:-
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 14 January 2014 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting. |
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SKL House, 18 Beresford Avenue, Wembley, HA0 1YP 03 (Ref. 12/3089) PDF 456 KB Decision:
Granted subject to a revised Condition 6 regarding car parking. Minutes: PROPOSAL: Erection of first floor extension to front of building, alterations to the front forecourt layout, reduction in width to existing vehicle access, retention of existing extraction plant/wood burner installation to the rear and change of use from office (B1a) to a mixed use with B2 (general industrial), B8 (warehouse & distribution) with ancillary office and ancillary showroom (as amended by revised plans).
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
The application was deferred by Planning Committee on 11 December 2013 for greater clarity of the environmental view including a fuller explanation on the impact of air quality and for an Officer from Environmental Health to be present at Committee when it was next considered.
With reference to the tabled supplementary, Neil McClellan, Area Planning Manager informed the Committee that in recommending approval of the proposal, due consideration had been given to the principle of the use, the transportation impacts, the impacts on the surrounding area, local air quality and residential amenity. In addition, local objections had been reported in detail and the professional expertise of Environmental Health Officers (EHO) had been sought which confirmed the suitability of the site for the proposed use and the operation of the wood burner without causing harm to neighbouring residents.
Members heard that as the site was designated as Strategic Industrial Land it was not considered inappropriate for the proposal to be sited there and furthermore, the location of the burner to the rear of the building made it less prominent. The Area Planning Manager added that the site was within the Northfields Industrial Estate which remained protected for industrial use by the Mayor's London Plan. He continued that Transportation Officers fully supported the use with an 8m deep loading bay, as proposed. In respect of refuse storage and cycle parking, the Area Planning Manager stated that although this had been addressed, further details would be secured through Condition 10. Additionally, there existed sufficient space in front of the entrance for these to be located without obstructing parking bays.
Mr David Stock, in objecting to the proposal on behalf of Heather Park Branch Neighbourhood Watch (HPBNW) raised the following issues:
i) Local residents had collected adequate evidence to prove that the burner was being operated after 6:00pm and during bank holidays. (ii) Residents were not informed about the draft permit that was issued to the applicant and that letters to the residents did not explain the burner process. (iii) The reduction of parking provision from 4 to 2 would compound the problems associated with parking, refuse storage and servicing arrangements caused by lorries. (iv) Detrimental environmental impact on residents as a result of the offensive odour and dust from the wood burner which was also soiling cars locally.
In response to members’; questions, Mr Stock stated that residents were not consulted or contacted by EHO about the permit licence and the hours of operation. He continued that the applicant had flouted the permit licence by burning medium density fibreboard (MDF) ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Chalkhill Health Centre, Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9BQ (Ref. 13/3357) PDF 465 KB Decision: a) Granted 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 8 to enable the cafe to be used separately from the Community Centre, of full planning permission reference 05/0968 dated 29 June 2005 for erection of 14 no. 1-bedroom and 28 no. 2-bedroom flats, office accommodation for Housing Association, community centre and Brent Primary Care Trust incorporating 2 GP practices, 38 car-parking spaces, landscaping to car park, re-alignment of 1 turning-head and 1 crossover, with elevated walkway linking PCT to Asda car park, accompanied with Building, Engineering and Environmental Report; and Design Statement and as amended by letter dated 20/05/05 with plans . STATS Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Report (no. 34962/01), subject to a Deed of Variation dated 2014 under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended.
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.
DECISION: Granted as recommended. |
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Open Space Aylestone Avenue, London NW6 (Ref. 13/2490) PDF 405 KB Decision: Granted planning permission subject to conditions. Minutes: PROPOSAL: Full planning permission sought for creation of a multi-use games area (MUGA) within south-east corner of Tiverton Green Open Space, consisting of installation of outdoor table tennis tables, a tranverse climbing wall, walking/jogging routes, grass mounds and associated landscaping works.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions.
With reference to the tabled supplementary, Andy Bates, Area Planning Manager responded to queries raised during the site visit. Members heard that the western end of the open space would have outdoor gym equipment (already installed), a cycle trackway, perimeter pathway and landscaping works to match the landscaping details submitted with the planning application. The outdoor gym would remain in its current position permanently once the works were complete. The area immediately surrounding the outdoor gym would be newly surfaced with a pathway. He continued that whilst there was no intention to erect a fence specifically around the outdoor gym, there would be a 1.2 metre high fence placed along the northern perimeter of the landscaped area which was expected to limit opportunities for dogs to enter the outdoor gym area.
The Area Planning Manager then referred to an additional letter received which reiterated the support of Aylestone Park Residents and Tenants Association (APRATA). He also referred to a letter of objection forwarded by Councillor Shaw from one of her constituents reiterating concerns raised in relation to the facility not being locked at night, the loss of general access to the open concrete area and the possibility that younger children would not have a hard surfaced area to play on in inclement weather conditions.
In response to the above issues, the Area Planning Manager stated that the MUGA would be for multi-purpose use which would allow for football, basketball and multi-sport games to be played upon the surface and would not exclude children. He continued that whilst there may be instances of the new facility being in high demand from a range of age groups, it should not be a reason to resist providing these facilities in the first place.
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Shaw stated that she had been approached by the local residents. Councillor Shaw emphasised her support for the application however, she requested that if members were minded to grant planning permission they should impose additional conditions for a responsible guardian (for example a police officer) and adequate lighting to prevent domination by older teenagers and anti-social behaviour including gang loitering, thus ensuring security of use of the facility.
Neil Martin, Project Officer and Gerry Kiefer, Head of Sports Service were in attendance. Neil Martin informed the Committee that the proposal complied with the Council’s corporate strategy to provide sporting facilities for all age groups. He outlined the proposal which he added would be free of charge to all users. He continued that the omission of floodlights meant that the facility reduced the likelihood of use when it became dark which should minimise the scope for anti-social behaviour.
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BRITISH LEGION HALL, 1 Albert Road & 5 Albert Road, London, NW6 5DT (Ref. 13/3367) PDF 239 KB Additional documents:
Decision: Approved variation of planning condition 2 of planning permission reference 12/1516 dated 04/09/2012.. Minutes: PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow minor material amendment including the increase in commercial floor space from 480msq to 590msq, of planning permission reference 12/1516 dated 04/09/2012 for outline application (all matters reserved) for demolition of existing structures on site and erection of new mixed use development comprising of 144 residential units and 480m² of commercial floorspace (Use Class A1/A3/A4) and subject to a Deed of Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended or equivalent.
RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions.
DECISION: Granted as recommended. |
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Alperton House, Bridgewater Road, Wembley, HA0 1EH (Ref. 13/3557) PDF 707 KB Decision: Granted a two-year temporary planning permission subject to conditions. Minutes: PROPOSAL: Renewal of planning permission reference 10/1631, dated 18/01/2011, for change of use of first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors of building to a mixed use as an office (Use Class B1: business) and non-residential institution (Use Class D1: non-residential institutions - education and training centres) and subject to a Deed of Agreement dated 13th January 2011 under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended
RECOMMENDATION: Grant a two-year temporary planning permission subject to conditions.
Neil McClellan, Area Planning Manager, in reference to the tabled supplementary informed members that since the original committee report was written the applicant had reached a satisfactory agreement with the three objectors who had raised concerns about the retention of the nursery element of the proposal and its proximity to their businesses. As a result of that the objectors had formally withdrawn their objections to the application.
DECISION: Granted as recommended. |
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Wembley High Technology College, East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3NT (Ref. 13/2961) PDF 672 KB Decision: (a) Granted planning consent subject to amended and additional conditions, the referral of the application to the Mayor of London in accordance with part 5 of the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008, and; (b) in the event of officers failing to agree mitigation measures that meet the requirements of Sport England, referral to the Secretary of State in accordance with The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009, and the DCLG letter of 10 March 2011. Minutes: PROPOSAL: Proposed new four form of entry primary school comprising 3 x 2 storey blocks and one single storey block - incorporating class rooms, multi-use hall, kitchen, library , staff and administration rooms, ancillary storage and plant rooms, and including new external multi use games area, external playgrounds, new access from East Lane, staff car parking spaces and associated landscaping and lighting.
RECOMMENDATION: (a) Grant planning consent subject to the referral of the application to the Mayor of London in accordance with part 5 of the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008, and; (b) in the event of officers failing to agree mitigation measures that meet the requirements of Sport England, referral to the Secretary of State in accordance with The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009, and the DCLG letter of 10 March 2011.
Neil McClellan, Area Planning Manager with reference to the tabled supplementary, responded to the concerns raised on behalf of Sudbury Court Residents Association which referred to a High Court Judgement against a Council for failing to have due regard to the European Commission (EC) Habitats Directive. He clarified that an extended phase 1 Habitat Survey, a standard technique for classifying and mapping British habitats including the presence of protected species was conducted following the methodology of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Institute of Environmental Assessment. Members heard that no nature conservation sites with statutory protection within a 1 km radius of the survey area were identified. He added that whilst a number of semi-mature and mature scattered trees were of value and cannot be readily replaced if removed two mature horse chestnut trees would be removed to facilitate the construction of the new access road. No other habitats of notable consideration were identified on site. The Area Planning Manager drew members’ attention to the recommendations from the Phase I habitat and recommended the following additional conditions;
(i) Amendments to the landscaping condition to ensure sufficient implementation of appropriate planting to compensate for the loss of any mature trees.
(ii) Amendments to the lighting condition to limit impacts ‘dark’ areas/ corridors, suitable for use by foraging and commuting bats.
(iii) An additional condition requiring the submission of a scheme to be approved and implemented prior to the commencement of work to ensure any excavations that need to be left overnight should be covered or fitted with mammal ramps to ensure that any animals that enter can safely escape
He then submitted the following responses to a number of concerns raised by local residents; (a) The alley way between East Court and Byron Road was a public footpath which had been identified as Public Right of Way 48 and maintained by the Council. (b) The Council had 5 mobile camera cars which could be sited near schools on request to help enforce school travel plans and parking management. (c) The applicant had undertaken checks revealing that while there were restrictive covenants on the school they were not considered to ... view the full minutes text for item 8. |
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Minutes: None. |