Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
Venue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: Alan Ingram, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 0842, E-mail: alan.ingram@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Helal Abbas.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Helal Abbas.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 46 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: Councillor Bill Turner declared a personal interest in agenda item 8.1 (Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London E14 9RL (PA/11/3375)). The declaration was made on the basis that he had received correspondence for and against the item prior to the previous 1st March 2012 Committee meeting when the item was last considered.
Minutes: Councillor Bill Turner declared a personal interest in agenda item 8.1 (Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London E14 9RL (PA/11/3375)). The declaration was made on the basis that he had received correspondence for and against the item prior to the previous 1st March 2012 Committee meeting when the item was last considered.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 72 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the meetings of the Strategic Development Committee held on 16th February 2012, 1st March 2012 and 6th March 2012.
Additional documents: Decision: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 16th February 2012, 1st March 2012 and 6th March 2012 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to the minutes of the 6th March 2012 meeting being amended as follows:
Item 6.1 London Fruit & Wool Exchange (LFWE), Brushfield St, 99-101 Commercial Street, 54 Brushfield St & Whites Row Car Park, London (PA/11/02220) ( PA/11/02221).
That the text for the supporters statements be amended to reflect Members queries over the length of their comments on the S106 agreement and lack of comments on the more general concerns.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 16th February 2012, 1st March 2012 and 6th March 2012 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair subject to the minutes of the 6th March 2012 meeting being amended as follows:
Item 6.1 London Fruit & Wool Exchange (LFWE), Brushfield St, 99-101 Commercial Street, 54 Brushfield St & Whites Row Car Park, London (PA/11/02220) ( PA/11/02221).
That the text for the supporters verbal statements be amended to reflect Members queries over the length of their comments on the S106 agreement and lack of comments on the more general concerns.
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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
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PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS PDF 42 KB To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee.
The deadline for registering to speak at this meeting is 4pm Tuesday 10th April 2012. Decision: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections.
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Nil Items.
Decision: Nil items.
Minutes: Nil items.
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15-17 Leman Street and 1A Buckle Street, London (PA/11/03693) PDF 2 MB Decision: Update report tabled.
On a vote of 4 in favour and 0 against and 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED
1. That planning permission PA/11/03693 be GRANTED at 15-17 Leman Street and 1A Buckle Street, London subject to:
A. The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations set out in the report.
B. Any direction by The Mayor of London
2. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.
3. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters set out in the report.
4. That, if after 6 weeks following GLA’s Stage II response, the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to refuse planning permission.
Minutes: Update report tabled.
Mr Jerry Bell (Applications Manager D&R) introduced the application regarding 15-17 Leman Street and 1 A Buckle Street (PA/11/3375).
The Chair reported that there were no registered speakers.
Mr Richard Murrell (Deputy Team Leader, Planning Services) presented the detailed report. Mr Murrell described the existing site and surrounds including the scale and height of the neighbouring buildings and recently approved consents. He explained the appeal scheme for a similar hotel development on site refused under delegated authority in 2010. He explained the main issues of concern identified by the Planning Inspectorate regarding the design of the lower building in relation to the public realm and the servicing plans. The current plan now addressed these issues. The ground floor layout had been redesigned by setting back the building from Buckle Street to improve permeability. It also included an undercroft area that could be used for coach pick up and drop offs. The plans would also activate the street frontage. In relation to servicing, the servicing area had been expanded from 8 metres to 12 metres. The shared servicing area could accommodate coaches as well as servicing vehicles. The servicing plans showed that there was sufficient room for vehicles to manoeuvre safely within the area.
Overall it was considered that the current plans contributed positively to the public realm and addressed the servicing issues.
The scheme included a full range of contributions. The contributions fully meet the requirements in the Planning Obligations SPD securing the maximum that could be sought. There was also an offer to enter into a social compact to provide local employment opportunities.
Overall the scheme fully complied with policy including the new National Planning Policy Framework regarding sustainability. It represented a significantly improvement on the Appeal scheme and should be granted.
Members noted the plans for the shared surface area for use by both pedestrian and servicing/delivery vehicles. They stress the need for adequate signage to be displayed to safeguard public safety in using this route and for signs generally to publicise the public access routes throughout the site. They sought assurances that there were mechanisms to fund and supply such notices in the plans.
In reply, Officers drew attention to the measures to secure this that would be bound by the S106 agreement. These included the use of retractable bollards in the shared surface area and supervision of the area. There were contributions for high quality signage to highlight the rights of way through the site and ensure there were safe.
Questions were also raised about overshadowing given the minor failings in the light report. Officers confirmed the nearest residential property was the City Reach development. The surrounding residential units had been tested for light levels. Whilst there were some minor failings, it was evident from the testing that the windows would receive adequate levels of light comparable to that typically received in similar developments.
In response to further questions, Mr Murrell also explained in greater detail the issues considered at the appeal ... view the full minutes text for item 7.1 |
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OTHER PLANNING MATTERS PDF 93 KB Additional documents: |
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Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London E14 9RL (PA/11/3375) PDF 84 KB Additional documents:
Decision: Update report tabled.
Councillor Dr Emma Jones left the Committee at this point (7:40pm) as she had not been present at the previous meeting when this item was considered.
Councillor Peter Golds subsequently replaced Councillor Jones for the consideration and voting on the item as he had been present at that previous meeting.
Councillor Peter Golds declared an interest in the item (8.1, Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London). The declaration was made on the basis that he was a Ward Councillor for the area and that he had received correspondence for and against the application. The Councillor reported that whilst he had listened to the representations he had not made any observations.
On a vote of 5 for and 0 against, with 0 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED –
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission PA/11/03375 at Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London E14 9RL be NOT ACCEPTED.
Councillor Bill Turner moved a motion to refuse the application seconded by Councillor Carlos Gibbs for the reasons set out below.
On a vote of 5 for refusal and 0 against, with 0 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED –
That planning permission (PA/11/03375) be REFUSED at Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London E14 9R on the grounds of:
1. The proposed affordable housing provision is considered to be inadequate and contrary to policies: 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13 of the London Plan 2011; SP02 of the Core Strategy 2010; and DM3 of the Managing Development DPD (proposed submission version 2012).
2. The proposed development, by virtue of its impact to local services and its failure to make adequate contribution towards education and health infrastructure, would result in an overdevelopment contrary to policies: 8.2 of the London Plan 2011; and SP03, SP07, SP13 of the Core Strategy 2010 and the Council’s Planning Obligation Supplementary Planning Document 2012and as a result is not considered to provide a sustainable form of development in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
Minutes: Update report tabled.
Councillor Dr Emma Jones left the Committee at this point (7:40pm) as she had not been present at the previous meeting when this item was considered.
Councillor Peter Golds subsequently replaced Councillor Jones for the consideration and voting on the item as he had been present at that previous meeting.
Councillor Peter Golds declared an interest in the item (8.1, Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London). The declaration was made on the basis that he was a Ward Councillor for the area and that he had received correspondence for and against the application. The Councillor reported that whilst he had listened to the representations he had not made any observations.
Mr Jerry Bell presented the application regarding Poplar Business Park (PA/11/03693). Members were reminded that at its meeting on 1st March 2012, the Committee resolved to refuse the application and it was agreed that the detailed reasons for refusal be brought back before the Committee for consideration.
These detailed reasons were now before the Committee for consideration with the original Committee report for a decision.
To assist the discussions, Mr Bell gave a concise presentation of the scheme covering the key points.
He also drew attention to the update report before Members.
The report detailed a number of new developments since the 1st March 2012 meeting. This included the offer of a uplift in the affordable housing offer to 28% (from 25%) and the offer to absorb the costs of the CIL without impact on the scheme.
The update also referred to the recently adopted National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that was a now material consideration and should be taken into account. Officers explained the aim of policy which was to encourage sustainable development. It was considered that the scheme complied with the NPPF.
In view of this new information, Officers substantive recommendation remained as at 1st March 2012 - that the scheme should be granted.
A comprehensive debate the ensued where the Committee raised a number of points and concerns regarding the following issues:
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