Agenda, decisions and minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 68 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 Monitoring Officer.
Minutes: Councillor Julia Dockerill declared a personal interest in agenda item 6.1, Site between Varden Street and Ashfield Street (Whitechapel Estate), London, E1 (PA/15/02959). This was on the basis that she had visited the Balfron Tower site owned by the developer and had also attended an exhibition on the application arranged by the developer.
Councillors Marc Francis and Helal Uddin declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 6.2, 14 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS - (PA/16/01261) This was because the Councillors were Board Member of Tower Hamlets Homes. The Councillors undertook to leave the meeting room for the consideration of this application.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 125 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 28 July 2016 Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 28 July 2016 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
In relation to item 6.2 Royal Mint Court, London, EC3N 4QN (PA/16/00479, PA/16/00480), the Chair reminded the Committee that they had agreed to visit the site. The Committee had also requested to receive Planning Appeals report on a periodic basis.
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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.
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 AND MEETING GUIDANCE PDF 87 KB To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections and meeting guidance.
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DEFERRED ITEMS None. Minutes: None. |
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Proposal:
Demolition of all existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 12 buildings ranging from ground plus 2 - 23 storeys (a maximum 94m AOD height), comprising 343 residential dwellings (class C3), 168 specialist accommodation units (Class C2), office floorspace (class B1), flexible office and non-residential institution floorspace (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (class A1 - A3), car parking, cycle parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.
Recommendation:
That the Strategic Development Committee REFUSES planning permission, subject to any direction by the London Mayor, for the reasons set out in the Committee report.
Minutes: Update report tabled.
Paul Buckenham (Development Control Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the application for the demolition of all existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 12 buildings ranging from ground plus 2 - 23 storeys (a maximum 94m AOD height), comprising 343 residential dwellings, 168 specialist accommodation, commercial units with other associated works.
The Chair then invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Peter Kyte spoke in objection to the application on behalf of the free holders of Portchester house. He advised members that there was a dispute over the ownership of land in front of Portchester House. He expressed concern about harm to residential amenity in terms of overlooking, loss of sunlight, daylight and outlook. He also expressed concern that the application would result in the overdevelopment of the site given the density of the proposal and that there would be a loss of open space. He also considered that the height, scale and massing of the development would be out of keeping with the existing buildings. In response to questions, he expressed concern about the impact on neighbouring amenity particularly from blocks C, D1, D2 given the separation distances and height of the proposed towers.
Jim Pool, Applicant’s representative, spoke in support of the application. He drew attention to the merits of the application compared to the recently approved application Raven Road application, in terms of the lower density, the more generous levels of open space, the greater variety of building heights and the greater percentage of affordable housing (33% on site) including the re - provision of the specialist residential accommodation with capped rent levels in perpetuity.
In response to questions from the Committee about the Queen Mary University’s comments, he explained that their comments were set out in the update report. In summary, the university felt that the concerns could be overcome by conditions. In relation to the specialist units, the applicant considered that they should be included in the affordable housing calculation. Whilst there would be a net loss of specialist units, the new units would be slighter larger and of a much better quality with subsidised rents. Details of which would be secured through the legal agreement.
Members also asked questions of the speaker and his colleague Richard Coleman, (with the permission of the Chair) about the GLA’s comments, the density of the application, the design (including the inclusion of two towers instead of one), the impact of the plans on the area, the new access route on Walden Street and the child play space.
In responding, the speakers considered that the density of the application was relatively modest compared to other developments and that it would not result in the overdevelopment of the site. The application had been carefully designed to enhance the setting of the area and would respond well to its surroundings and protect amenity. It would also provide a landmark building in accordance with the policy and would play a strong townscape role around the walkway. They also stressed the ... view the full minutes text for item 6.1 |
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Any Other Business - 14 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS - (PA/16/01261) PDF 524 KB Proposal:
Renewal of front double sash windows and box frame.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve grant Listed Building Consent subject to conditions as set out in the Committee report
Minutes:
Councillors Marc Francis and Helal Uddin left the meeting room for the consideration of the application.
Councillor Danny Hassell (Vice Chair) chaired the meeting for the consideration of this application
Paul Buckenham (Development Control Manager, Development and Renewal) presented the application for the renewal of front double sash windows and box frame.
The Committee noted that the report had been included on the Development Committee agenda for their meeting on 31 August 2016. However, three members of the committee were also Board Members of Tower Hamlets Homes (THH). Legal advice had indicated that it might not be appropriate for those members to take part in the decision on an application made by THH. It was not possible to arrange substitute members for this item. Therefore in accordance with the Strategic Development Committee terms of reference, the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal had exercised their discretion to refer this item to this meeting of the SDC to allow for an expedited decision.
Turning to the application, the Committee were advised of the proposed changes that were in essence minor in nature, but required determination by Members as it involved works to a listed building. It was also noted that no representations had been received and that Historic England had not made any objections to the application. They were content for the Council to determine the application as they saw fit.
On a vote of 5 in favour and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED
That the Listed Building Consent be GRANTED at 14 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS for the renewal of front double sash windows and box frame subject to conditions as set out in the Committee report
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