Agenda item

(a)          Resolved to grant planning permission subject to amended condition 25 as set out in the supplementary report and subject to an appropriate form of Agreement in order to secure the measures set out in the Section 106 Details section of this report and referral to the Mayor, 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.

PROPOSAL:

A hybrid planning application for full planning permission for the erection of a three storey building with a pitched roof to accommodate 11 affordable residential units for shared ownership (5 x 1-bed, 5 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed) with associated car parking, cycle storage, landscaping and amenity space; and outline planning permission for the erection of a medical centre of approximately 1,256sqm, including a pharmacy of approximately 90sqm, together with associated car parking.

RECOMMENDATION:

(a)          Grant planning permission with amended condition as set out in the supplementary report, subject to an appropriate form of Agreement in order to secure the measures set out in the Section 106 Details section of this report and referral to the Mayor, 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

Rachel McConnell, Area Planning Manager informed Members that the proposed development would provide good standard of accommodation and would have an acceptable relationship with adjoining buildings and the adjacent school.  She advised that the application was not required to be referred to the Mayor as stated in the main report. In relation to the Mayor’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), she clarified that the applicant can apply for affordable housing relief subject to meeting the eligibility requirements.  The Area Planning Manager continued that the Council's Tree Officer had reviewed the revised tree report and had confirmed that both the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Tree Protection Plan were suitable and as such the information on tree protection plan was no longer required to be re-submitted as part of condition 25.  She therefore drew members’ attention to an amended condition 25 as set out in the tabled supplementary report.

Mr Seb Malde Chair Grove Park Residents’ Association and the local Patients’ Participation Group speaking in support of the application stated that due to an increase in population as a result of several major developments in the area, there was a need for planning permission to be granted for the hybrid application which would provide a medical centre and affordable housing.    

Mark Connell, the applicant’s agent, stated that funding had been secured from the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the proposal which would deliver a much needed affordable housing and a medical centre.  He added that the proposal, which had the support of the local residents, would incorporate a high quality design which would blend in with the local environment.  He continued that in terms of density, quality of materials and lifetime homes, the proposal would exceed planning requirements. In clarifying the significance of the hybrid application, Mark Connell stated that Network Housing had submitted full details of their scheme for affordable housing given the tight timeframe as a result of funding. He advised thatalthough full details of the GP surgery were yet to be submitted, the outline consent has been agreed with the practice and the full details under consideration

DECISION:

(b)          Resolved to grant planning permission with amended condition as set out in the supplementary report, subject to an appropriate form of Agreement in order to secure the measures set out in the Section 106 Details section of this report and referral to the Mayor, or

(c)          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.