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Update Report
Meeting: 16/08/2012 - Strategic Development Committee (Item 7)
7 Orchard Wharf, Orchard Place, London (PA/11/03824) PDF 1024 KB
Additional documents:
- Orchard Wharf PA 11 3824 final, 31/05/2012 Strategic Development Committee, item 7
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- update report 31st May SDC, 31/05/2012 Strategic Development Committee, item 7
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- PA113824 information report, 05/07/2012 Strategic Development Committee, item 7
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- App 1, 05/07/2012 Strategic Development Committee, item 7
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- Appendix 4, item 7
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- Appendix 5 part 1, item 7
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- Appendix 5 part 2, item 7
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Decision:
Update report tabled.
On a vote of 1 for and 3 against, with 2 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission at Orchard Wharf, Orchard Place, London (PA/11/03824) be NOT ACCEPTED due to Members’ concerns over:
- The impact of the development on the FAT Walk.
- Impact from noise and general use on the biodiversity of the site and the East India Dock Basin.
- Impact of noise on neighbours.
- Transportation impacts.
- Design and impact on views.
In accordance with Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee, setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal, along with the implications of the decision.
Minutes:
Mr Pete Smith, Development Control Manager, introduced the Committee report concerning the application for cross-boundary hybrid planning permission at Orchard Wharf, Orchard Place, London (PA/11/03824), for erection of a concrete batching plant, cement storage terminal and aggregate storage facilities, together with associated structures and facilities, walkway and landscaping, jetty and ship to shore conveyor.
Mr Smith added that the application had previously been submitted to Committee on 31st May 2012, when Members had not been minded to grant planning permission. He made the point that Greater London Authority consultation had confirmed that Orchard Wharf had safeguarded status and they had taken account of matters raised by Members. In the light of additional information and clarifications, the application was now being presented to the Committee afresh.
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Councillor Peter Golds, speaking in objection to the application, stated that he was representing the Blackwall and Cubitt Town Ward, residents of Virginia Quay and also Jim Fitzpatrick MP, who was most concerned about the application. He expressed the view that the application would have been acceptable 50 years ago but the nature of the Borough had changed greatly and there was a large local population in the vicinity of the wharf. The site would generate a large number of vehicle movements in close proximity to Virginia Quay, which was also affected by the large Ballymore site nearby. Transport issues and environmental interests must be an absolute priority in that locality and provided excellent grounds to turn down the application. Councillor Golds added that he was concerned at the level of consultation that had taken place and local people had not been listened to by the developers. Over 200 lorries per day would have severe effects on local roads and the Canning Town flyover. The application should be refused on transport and many other reasons.
Ms Vina Walsh, speaking in support of the application, stated that the application would reactivate a derelict site. A range of environmental and other issues had been raised when the application was last considered. However, the amended scheme was now the culmination of two years’ work, which now contained mitigation measures and the proposals were justified. Public consultation had been conducted through public meetings and mailshots. All objections raised had been reviewed and comments provided. Officers had put forward Members’ concerns and the applicants’ environmental statement addressed these in detail. It was important to recognise the policy statement and the wharf’s safeguarded status. The applicants had done all they could to address Members’ and residents’ concerns comprehensively.
In response to questions from Members, Ms Walsh indicated that:
· There would be 30 Borough employees at the construction stage and 30 at the operational stage.
· There would be 198 lorry journeys throughout the working day, spread out at about 20 per hour. The site would be largely served by river traffic. Road traffic had been fully assessed and it was felt there would be ... view the full minutes text for item 7
Meeting: 31/05/2012 - Strategic Development Committee (Item 10)
10 Simon Ryan Planning Officer - Last meeting of the Committee PDF 77 KB
Minutes:
The Chair reported that this would be the last meeting of the Committee Simon Ryan, Planning Officer would be attending. He thanked Mr Ryan for all his hard work in supporting and presenting to the Committee. Members wished him well for the future.