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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND OTHER INTERESTS PDF 215 KB Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, please see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Members are reminded to declare the nature of the interest and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it’s the Members’ responsibility to declare any interests form and to update their register of interest form as required by the Code.
If in doubt as to the nature of your interest, you are advised to seek advice prior to the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services
Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests. However, Members mentioned that received correspondence about item 5.2
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 152 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 1 November 2022. Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1 November 2022 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND MEETING GUIDANCE PDF 143 KB 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 Place 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 Place is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.
3) To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee and meeting guidance.
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED that:
1. The procedure for hearing objections and meeting guidance be noted.
2. In the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes be delegated to the Corporate Director, Place along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and
3. 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, Place be delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision
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DEFERRED ITEMS There are none. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no deferred items to consider. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION PDF 292 KB Additional documents: |
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28-42 Tomlins Grove, London E3 4NX PDF 2 MB Proposal: Construction of an additional storey to create five new residential apartments. Associated cycle and refuse store.
Summary Recommendation: Grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations Additional documents: Decision: Update report published
On a vote of 3 in favour, 2 against and 1 abstentions the Committee RESOLVED:
That planning permission is GRANTED subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations:
Financial obligations £215,456 small sites contribution to Affordable Housing in the borough
Non-financial obligations: Car Free agreement
That the Corporate Director of Place is delegated the power to negotiate the legal agreement. If within three months of the resolution the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director for Place is delegated power to refuse planning permission.
That the Corporate Director of Place is delegated the power to impose conditions and informatives to address the following matters:
Planning Conditions
Compliance 1. 3 years deadline for commencement of development. 2. Development in accordance with approved plans. 3. Refuse storage 4. Cycle storage 5. Restrictions on demolition and construction activities: a. All works in accordance with Tower Hamlets Code of Construction Practice; b. Standard hours of construction and demolition; c. Air quality standards for construction machinery; d. Ground-borne vibration limits; and e. Noise pollution limits.
Pre-commencement
The inclusion of the following pre-commencement conditions has been agreed in principle with the applicants, subject to detailed wording
6. Construction Management and Logistics Plan 7. Details of materials 8. Biodiversity Enhancements 9. Tree protection plan 10. Arboricultural method statement 11. Arboricultural impact statement
Informatives 1. Permission is subject to legal agreement 2. CIL liable Minutes: The published update report was noted.
Jerry Bell, Area Planning Manager, introduced the application for Construction of an additional storey to create five new residential apartments. Associated cycle and refuse store.
Fran Haines, Planning Officer, provided a presentation on the application. The Committee were reminded of the key features of the application, including photographs of the site and surrounds. The Officer’s recommendation was to grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations.
At the invitation of the Chair, objections were raised to the committee, highlighting concerns on the size of the development, the impact on Tomlins Grove conservation area and potential of noise disturbances.
At the invitation of the Chair, the agent on behalf of the applicant, responded to the concerns raised by the objectors, stating that this application provides much needed housing within the borough, will be in keeping with the conservation area and the development will be car free. Members asked the agent about the consultation process with residents and the agent stated that letters had been sent to local residents. This was the extent of the consultation process.
Further to questions from the Committee, officers provided more details on the following elements of the application:
The Committee debated the application and moved to the vote.
On a vote of 3 in favour, 2 against and 1 abstentions the Committee
RESOLVED:
That planning permission is GRANTED subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations:
Financial obligations £215,456 small sites contribution to Affordable Housing in the borough
Non-financial obligations: Car Free agreement
That the Corporate Director of Place is delegated the power to negotiate the legal agreement. If within three months of the resolution the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director for Place is delegated power to refuse planning permission.
That the Corporate Director of Place is delegated the power to impose conditions and informatives to address the following matters:
Planning Conditions
Compliance 1. 3 years deadline for commencement of development. 2. Development in accordance with approved plans. 3. Refuse storage 4. Cycle storage 5. Restrictions on demolition and construction activities: a. All works in accordance with Tower Hamlets Code of Construction Practice; b. Standard hours of construction and demolition; c. Air quality standards for construction machinery; d. Ground-borne vibration limits; and e. Noise pollution limits.
Pre-commencement
The inclusion of the following pre-commencement conditions has been agreed in principle with the applicants, subject to detailed wording
6. Construction Management and Logistics Plan 7. Details of materials 8. Biodiversity Enhancements 9. Tree ... view the full minutes text for item 5.1 |
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Proposal: Flexible use of Import Building (Anchorage House) and Export Building (Capstan House) for either Class E (offices) or F1 (non-residential institutions).
Summary Recommendation: Grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations Additional documents: Minutes: The published update report was noted.
Jerry Bell, Area Planning Manager, introduced the application for Flexible use of Import Building (Anchorage House) and Export Building (Capstan House) for either Class E (offices) or F1 (non-residential institutions).
Oliver Cassidy-Butler,Planning Officer, provided a presentation on the application. The Committee were reminded of the key features of the application, including photographs of the site and surrounds. The Officer’s recommendation was to grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations.
Further to questions from the Committee, officers provided more details on the following elements of the application:
The Committee debated the application and moved to the vote.
On a vote of 6 in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions the Committee
RESOLVED:
The proposals are considered to comply with the policies of Development Plan and thus conditional planning permission is GRANTED.
Compliance 1. 3 Years Deadline for Commencement of Development. 2. Development in Accordance with Approved Plans. 3. Noise from Plant 4. No more than 38,698sqm of flexible E1 or F1(a) Use floorspace 5. 65% cap on floorspace which can be occupied as Use Class F1(a) to each building
Pre-Occupation 6. Travel Plan and Waste Management Plan.
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OTHER PLANNING MATTERS There are none. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no other planning matters to consider.
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