Agenda item

With reference to the tabled supplementary report, the Area Planning Manager Rachel McConnell drew members’ attention to an amended description for the proposed development and clarified the queries raised by members at the site visit. She confirmed that the closest part of the proposed development to No 37 Moot Court would be about 18-19m which was within the Council’s SPG17.  She drew members’ attention to additional objections to the scheme including those raised by Councillor Dunwell and officers’ responses to them as set out in the tabled supplementary report.  The Area Planning Manager also drew members’ attention to the amendment suggested by the Borough Solicitor and an additional condition on Air Quality Assessment.

In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Dunwell, an adjoining ward member stated that he had been approached by the residents.  Councillor Dunwell objected to the proposed development on grounds of over-development of the site, significant overlooking and the lack of a transport assessment.  The proposed development, in his view, would exacerbate the parking problems created in the area by the adjoining Jewish Free School (JFS).

Mr Alfred Munkenbeck the applicant’s agent stated that the scheme which complied with SPG17 was an appropriate development in an area that was close to good public transport network.

In the discussion that followed, Councillor R Moher suggested a review of the nearby pedestrian crossing in Fryent Way to prevent traffic congestion around the Kingsbury Circle area.  The Chair also suggested a review of the Section 106 legal agreement with JFS to ascertain their compliance.  He also suggested a further condition that control parking zone (CPZ) permits should not be issued to the residents of this development.  The legal representative advised against the suggestion to deny permits to residents as the area was currently not within a controlled parking zone.

Members discussed the possibility of a car club as a means of addressing the potential parking problems and the need to ensure the provision for disabled parking.