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Millwall Outer Dock Moorings, Selsdon Way, London (PA/16/01798)
Meeting: 14/06/2017 - Development Committee (Item 5)
5 Millwall Outer Dock, London, E14 9RP (PA/16/01798) PDF 83 KB
Proposal:
Erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.
Additional documents:
Decision:
On a vote of 0 in favour of the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission, 5 against and 0 abstentions, the Committee did not agree the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission.
Accordingly, Councillor Marc Francis proposed a motion that the planning permission be refused for the reasons set out in the Committee report dated 14 June 2017 and on a vote of 5 in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED:
That planning permission be REFUSED at Millwall Outer Dock, London, E14 9RP for the erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure for the following reasons as set out in the Committee report, dated 14 June 2017(PA/16/01798):
Reasons for Refusal:
Loss of Open Water Space
1. The proposed development by reason of its resultant loss of open water space and its failure to protect the open character of the Blue Ribbon Network would not improve the quality of the water space and is therefore inappropriate development. The development is therefore contrary to policy 7.28 of the London Plan (2016), policy SP04 of the Tower Hamlets Core Strategy (2010), and policy DM12 of the Tower Hamlets Managing Development Document (2013).
Impact Upon Waterborne Recreation and Navigability
2. The proposed development by reasons of its siting and scale would adversely impact upon the ability of Millwall Outer Dock to be used for waterborne recreation and would also negatively impact upon the navigability of Millwall Outer Dock. The development is therefore contrary to policies 7.27 and 7.30 of the London Plan (2016), policy SP04 of the Tower Hamlets Core Strategy (2010), and policy DM12 of the Tower Hamlets Managing Development Document (2013).
Servicing Arrangements
3. The proposed servicing strategy by reasons of its conflict with the free flow of pedestrians and cyclists would adversely impact the safety of the transport network. As a result the proposal is contrary to policies 6.3, 6.9 and 6.10 of the London Plan (2016), policy SP09 of the Tower Hamlets Core Strategy (2010), and policy DM20 of the Tower Hamlets Managing Development Document (2013).
Minutes:
Paul Buckenham presented the application for the erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure.
The Committee were reminded that at its previous meeting on 10 May 2017, the Committee were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the Officers recommendations due to concerns over:
· The loss of open water space as a result of the proposal.
· Adverse impact on waterborne recreation and navigability within Millwall Outer Dock as a result of permanently moored vessels.
· The proposed servicing strategy (via Muirfield Crescent) would conflict with the free flow of pedestrians and cyclists and as such would represent a safety hazard.
In response Officers had since draft detailed reasons for refusal around these reasons as set out in the report that also contained their advice on the strength of the reasons. The Committee were reminded of the site location and the impact of the scheme on the water space. Officers considered that the plans would have a limited impact on the water space, however in defending this reason, could refer to the issues raised in objection to this. In response, Members referred to the concerns raised at the last meeting about the impact from noise from the nearby data centre and it was noted that there were measures to minimise such impacts. They also discussed further with Officers the strength of the reasons for refusal.
On a vote of 0 in favour of the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission, 5 against and 0 abstentions, the Committee did not agree the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission.
Accordingly, Councillor Marc Francis proposed a motion that the planning permission be refused for the reasons set out in the Committee report dated 14 June 2017 and on a vote of 5 in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED:
That planning permission be REFUSED at Millwall Outer Dock, London, E14 9RP for the erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure for the following reasons as set out in the Committee report, dated 14 June 2017(PA/16/01798):
Reasons for Refusal:
Loss of Open Water Space
1. The proposed development by reason of its resultant loss of open water space and its failure to protect the open character of the Blue Ribbon Network would not improve the quality of the water space and is therefore inappropriate development. The development is therefore contrary to policy 7.28 of the London Plan (2016), policy SP04 of the Tower Hamlets Core Strategy (2010), and policy DM12 of the Tower Hamlets Managing Development Document (2013).
Impact Upon Waterborne Recreation and Navigability
2. The proposed development by reasons of its siting and scale would adversely impact upon the ability of Millwall Outer Dock to be used for waterborne recreation and would also negatively impact upon the navigability of Millwall Outer Dock. The development is therefore contrary to policies 7.27 and 7.30 of the London Plan (2016), policy SP04 of the Tower ... view the full minutes text for item 5
Meeting: 10/05/2017 - Development Committee (Item 5)
5 Millwall Outer Dock Moorings, Selsdon Way, London (PA/16/01798) PDF 2 MB
Proposal:
Erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.
Decision:
Update Report tabled.
On a vote of 0 in favour of the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission and 7 against, the Committee did not agree the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission.
Accordingly, Councillor Marc Francis proposed a motion that the planning permission be not accepted (for the reasons set out below) and on a vote of 7 in favour and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED:
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission at Millwall Outer Dock Moorings, Selsdon Way, London be NOT ACCEPTED for the erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure(PA/16/01798).
The Committee were minded to refuse the application due to concerns over:
· Loss of open water space
· Impact on the sailing activities in the Millwall Outer Dock given the risk of collisions with moored vessels.
· Vehicle access arrangements.
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 and the implications of the decision.
Minutes:
Update Report tabled.
Paul Buckenham introduced the application for the erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure.
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Philip Style and Councillor Dave Chesterton spoke in objection to the proposal. The speakers expressed doubt about the suitability of the location for the proposal given its proximity to a 24 hour commercial premises at Greenwich view place. It would cause a conflict between theses uses. The premises would receive constant noise complaints, as it was doubtful if the moorings would have adequate insulation to minimise the noise disturbance. Concern was also expressed about the right of access over third party land to service the development.
Furthermore, there would also be no affordable housing or play space, but high end canal boats and so it would effectively privatise the open water space. It would also adversely affect the sailing activities on the dock , particular the ability of novice sailors and children to practice their sailing skills given the risk of collision with moored boats. The plans should be developed in accordance with emerging water space strategies. In response to questions, Councillor Chesterton stated that he was not speaking on behalf of the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre. He reiterated that the plans would particularly affect inexperienced sailors, especially children. The comments in the report about the preservation of the navigation lane were irrelevant, as the sailors would require the whole dock. In fact, the need to protect the water space was all the more important now in light of the pressure that the Westferry Printworks scheme would place on the dock.
Richard Newton (Canal and Rivers Trust) spoke in support in support of the proposal. He talked about the pressing need for new housing and residential moorings in London. The plans complied with the London Plan that promoted the establishment of moorings in sites such as this. It would occupy a very small part of the water space (1.9% of the water space) and be set back from the navigation channels as stated in the report. He noted that the sailing club did not have an exclusive right to use the dock. The scheme had been amended to respond favourably to the setting of the dock. There would be conditions to safeguard amenity and a management plan to control activity. He was happy to build in to these plans measures to address the liability issues.
In response to Members, he explained that the proposal would be car free and there would be relatively little servicing. He also clarified the servicing arrangements and proposed route. In the event that the dispute with the third party over site access could not be resolved, an alternative route had been identified as set out in the Committee report and update. He did not consider that the plans would affect sailing activities. The applicant had engaged with the DSWC. They would work with the club to address any ... view the full minutes text for item 5
Meeting: 05/04/2017 - Development Committee (Item 6.2)
6.2 Millwall Outer Dock Moorings, Selsdon Way, London (PA/16/01798) PDF 2 MB
Proposal:
Erection of a 16 berth residential mooring, including the installation of mooring pontoons and associated site infrastructure.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.