Proposal:

The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 application to discharge Schedule 3 Requirements:

KEMPF2 - Location of permanent works;

KEMPF3 - Detailed design approval for permanent above-ground structures;

KEMPF4 - Detailed design approval for signature ventilation columns;

KEMPF5 - Detailed design approval for river wall and foreshore structure;

KEMPF6 - Landscaping works;

KEMPF14 - Surface water drainage; and 

PW11 - Interpretation strategy (project-wide requirement)

Recommendation:

Discharge requirements

Update report published

On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED:

1.       That the Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 application Schedule 3 Requirements be DISCHARGED for the following:

·            KEMPF2 - Location of permanent works;

·            KEMPF3 - Detailed design approval for permanent above-ground structures;

·            KEMPF4 - Detailed design approval for signature ventilation columns; KEMPF5 - Detailed design approval for river wall and foreshore structure;

·            KEMPF6 - Landscaping works;

·            KEMPF14 - Surface water drainage; and 

·            PW11 - Interpretation strategy (project-wide requirement)

2.       Subject to the Informatives in the Committee report

Update report published

Gareth Gwynne introduced the application and highlighted the contents of the update report. The application seeks approval to discharge requirements, in relation to the Thames Tideway Tunnel 2014 Order -  in accordance with approved parameter plans approved as part of the Development Consent Order.

They related to:

·       KEMPF2 - Location of permanent works;

·       KEMPF3 - Detailed design approval for permanent above-ground structures;

·       KEMPF4 - Detailed design approval for signature ventilation columns; KEMPF5 - Detailed design approval for river wall and foreshore structure;

·       KEMPF6 - Landscaping works;

·       KEMPF14 - Surface water drainage; and 

·       PW11 - Interpretation strategy (project-wide requirement)

Tanveer Rahman (Senior Planning Officer, Place) presented the application

In summary the following issues were noted:

·       Overview of the Development Consent Order and associated parameter plans.

·       Site location and the key features of the proposals before the Committee.

·       The outcome of the public consultation (38 letters in objections were received, one representation from a Councillor, 3 neutral letters and 1 in support). The main issues raised related to design, landscaping, the ventilation shafts, kiosk, the artwork, safety and security s, and amenity..

·       That the proposal would serve as a positive addition to the King Edward Memorial Park, and deliver comprehensive soft and hard landscaping.

·       Planning Officers were supportive of the scheme and raised no objections to the proposals which were generally supported by the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces,,Place Shaping, Arboriculture and Biodiversity Teams. In addition consultation responses received from the Environment Agency,the Port of London Authority (who manage the River Thames) and the Met Police Designing Out Crime Team raising no objection to the details submitted.

Overall, the development is considered to comply with relevant Requirements of the DCO and its relevant guideline documents. It was considered that the Requirements could be discharged.

The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee

Hazel Parker-Brown, Amanda Day and Councillor Peter Golds raised concerns regarding the following issues:

·       The proposed kiosk – in terms of its utilitarian design, size and location,

·       It was requested that the design should be reviewed in consultation with Officers to prevent the loss of trees, and impacts on the pedestrian access route.

·       Increased security risks for neighbours - given the proximity of the kiosk to the boundary and properties at Free Trade Wharf. It was questioned why these issues had not been raised with the Safer Neighbourhoods Team?

·       The design/colour of the ventilation towers. Concerns were expressed over the use of poor materials, they would be brown not bronze.

·       Suitability of the proposed art work, and including the artwork ships. Concerns were expressed that it fails to reflect of the history of the park.

·       The proposed benefits of the scheme.

Chloe Evans and Tony Bowden, (Resident of Trafalgar Court) highlighted the benefits of the scheme including:

·       The wider benefits of the project - to provide a national significant  infrastructure project -  to reduce sewage disposal in the River Thames.

·       The benefits included: landscaping improvements to extend the park, with enhanced view of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6

 Proposal:

The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 application to discharge Schedule 3 Requirements:

KEMPF2 - Location of permanent works;

KEMPF3 - Detailed design approval for permanent above-ground structures;

KEMPF4 - Detailed design approval for signature ventilation columns;

KEMPF5 - Detailed design approval for river wall and foreshore structure;

KEMPF6 - Landscaping works;

KEMPF14 - Surface water drainage; and 

PW11 - Interpretation strategy (project-wide requirement)

Recommendation:

Discharge requirements