Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Shiria Khatun (Vice-Chair) and Councillor Craig Aston, for whom Councillor Peter Golds deputised.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Shiria Khatun (Vice-Chair) and Councillor Craig Aston, for whom Councillor Peter Golds deputised.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 48 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Chief Executive. Decision:
Minutes:
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 87 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of Development Committee held on 1st June 2011.
Decision: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1st June 2011 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1st June 2011 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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RECOMMENDATIONS To RESOLVE that:
1) in the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes is delegated to the Corporate Director Development and Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and
2) in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Corporate Director Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.
Decision: The Committee RESOLVED that:
1) In the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes is delegated to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and
2) In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED that:
1) In the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes is delegated to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and
2) In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision
NOTE: Mr Pete Smith, Development Control Manager, indicated that it was necessary to amend the agenda by withdrawal of item no. 7.2 – “Ground Floor, 248 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AG” as there had been problems in giving the applicant and consultees adequate notice that the application was to be considered by the Committee. He responded to further questions from Members on the matter.
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PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS PDF 41 KB To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee. Decision: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections, together with details of persons who had registered to speak at the meeting.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections, together with details of persons who had registered to speak at the meeting.
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Decision: Nil items.
Minutes: Nil items.
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Central Area, Spitalfields Market E1 (PA/11/00602) PDF 1 MB Decision: On a vote of 3 for and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED
(1) That planning permission at Central Area, Spitalfields Market, E1 be GRANTED for the variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference PA/02/1211, to allow market use in trading hall area on Saturdays, as set out in the circulated report and Tabled update, namely,
“The stall market hereby approved, including the setting up and taking down of stalls, shall operate between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am and 6.00 pm Saturdays (with stalls open from 11.00 am), 8.00 am and 5.00 pm Sundays and Public Holidays.”
(2) Such planning permission to be further subject to the additional conditions set out in the circulated report and to the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations as set out in the circulated report and Tabled update as follows:
(a) A deed of variation to ensure obligations secured under Planning permission PA/02/1211 continue to apply to this permission. (b) The monitoring of parking on Brushfield Street for six months after permission is granted and, if necessary, for the amendment of parking restrictions to extend restrictions on permit holder bays to include Saturday. Any necessary amendments to be carried out at Developers expense. (c) Any other obligation considered necessary by the Director of Development & Renewal. Minutes: In view of his earlier declaration of a prejudicial interest, Councillor Peter Golds withdrew from the meeting prior to consideration of this item and took no part in the discussion, nor voted thereon.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Pete Smith, Development Control Manager, introduced the circulated report and Tabled update concerning the application for planning permission at Central Area, Spitalfields Market, E1 (Ref. No. PA/11/00602).
The Chair then invited persons who had registered for speaking rights to address the meeting.
Mr Michael Myers indicated that was a resident of Spitalfields Market and was Chair of the Residents’ Group. Residents were opposed to the application and had submitted a petition containing 21 signatures, whilst other emails stating objections had been sent. Other groups such as the Spitalfields Society and St George’s Residents’ Association had raised objections. Some 594 households also had expressed opposition. The objectors were aware of the issues at stake, however, Saturday operation of the market had been excluded in the original application so that people could have one day of quiet and this would be lost if the application were granted. He added that noise could be boisterous on occasion and the application should be rejected.
Mr Jonathan Shapiro stated that he represented both St George’s Residents’ Association, with 193 households, and the Spitalfields Society, with 97 households, all of which were affected by traffic and the outlying effects of the market. In 2004 Saturday trading had been rejected in order to maintain the amenity of Spitalfields residents and there had been no change in circumstances. Saturday trading was not wanted, especially as the applicants currently did not exercise adequate controls over market operations. Parking and congestion arising from the Sunday market blocked access to the underground ramps to buildings, including Allen & Overy and the Royal Bank of Scotland, which put their infrastructure at risk and there were other transgressions of applicable codes. He asked for the application to be rejected.
In response to members’ queries, Mr Shapiro added that other transgressions related to setting up of market stalls before 8.00 am and operations continuing after the 8.00 pm cut-off. The disabled toilet was also locked and difficult to access, while half the underground public toilets were blocked and ahd very poor ventilation.
Ms Elaine Sutherland-Carter, speaking in support of the application, stated that she had worked in the market for 13 years and had been involved in the Cityside Regeneration Programme for seven years. She knew how important it was to involve the community in such discussions and pointed out that Spitalfields market now worked with the BME community on events such as the Mela, Black History Month and Women’s Month. It also generated revenue for local restaurants and small businesses. She was also pleased to express support from Ladies Who Learn and Urban Inclusion, which provided free skills and enabled people in the community to meet. Ms Sutherland-Carter added that she was a churchgoer on Sundays but felt that any increase ... view the full minutes text for item 7.1 |
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Ground floor, 248 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AG (PA/11/00546) PDF 148 KB Decision: Item withdrawn.
Minutes: Item withdrawn.
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Bromley Public Hall, Bow Road, London, E3 3AA (PA/11/00341) PDF 738 KB Decision: On a vote of 3 for and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED
That the application for planning permission at Bromley Public Hall, Bow Road, London, E3 3AA (Ref: PA/11/00341) be referred to the Government Office for London with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent, subject to the conditions set out in the circulated report. Minutes: At this point 7.50 pm, Councillor Peter Golds rejoined the meeting.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Pete Smith, Development Control Manager, introduced the report concerning the application for planning permission at Bromley Public Hall, Bow Road, London, E3 3AA.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Richard Murrell, Development Team Leader, gave a detailed presentation of the circulated report.
On a vote of 3 for and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED
That the application for planning permission at Bromley Public Hall, Bow Road, London, E3 3AA (Ref: PA/11/00341) be referred to the Government Office for London with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent, subject to the conditions set out in the circulated report. |
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Planning Appeals Report PDF 125 KB Decision: On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED
That the details and outcomes of the appeals be noted as detailed in the report. Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Pete Smith, Development Control Manager, presented the report. The report provided details of appeals, decisions and new appeals lodged against the Authority’s Planning decisions. Members expressed satisfaction with the format of the information provided.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED
That the details and outcomes of the appeals be noted as detailed in the report. |