To elect a Vice-Chair of the Committee for the duration of the municipal year 2022-23

It was proposed by Councillor Amin Rahman, seconded by Councillor Suluk Ahmed and RESOLVED:

1.       That Councillor Kamrul Hussain be appointed Vice-Chair of the Development Committee for the Municipal Year 2022/2023.

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Councillor Amin Rahman declared that he had recently attended a meeting on the main item 7.1 attended by Collingwood Estate residents. He stated that he could consider the application with an open mind.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 21^st March 2022

The Committee RESOLVED

1.       That the unrestricted minutes of the Development Committee held on  21^st  March 2022 be agreed and signed by the Chair.

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 Place 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 Place is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

3)   To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee and meeting guidance.

The Committee RESOLVED that:

1.            The procedure for hearing objections and meeting guidance be noted.

2.            In the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes be delegated to the Corporate Director, Place along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and

3.            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, Place be delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

There are none

There were none

RESOLVED

1.       To note the Development Committee’s Terms of Reference, Quorum, Membership and Dates of future meetings as set out in Appendices 1, 2 and 3.

Proposal:

Demolition of existing garages and the construction of six new, 2 and 3

storey, 4-bed terraced town houses with landscaped front and rear

gardens and inset roof terraces.

Recommendation:

Grant Planning Permission subject to conditions

Update report was tabled.

Paul Buckenham introduced the report for the demolition of existing garages and the construction of six new, 2 and 3 storey, 4-bed terraced town houses with landscaped front and rear gardens and inset roof terraces. He also advised of the matters set out in the update report including a proposed additional condition. He also advised of a minor change to a submitted drawing.

Enoch Ng presented the application, highlighting the following issues:

·       Provided an overview of the site and surrounding area.

·       Details of the application’s key features including: key benefits, the impact on trees and the proposed replanting of trees. The proposals would provide six high quality affordable rented homes, with three let as London Affordable Rent and the other three as Tower Hamlets Living Rent.

·       Outcome of the statutory consultation - 36 letters of representation were received (of which 13 letters without full address) including an objection letter from the Collingwood Tenants & Residents Association. 1 petition of objection was also received with 42 signatures (of which 9 individuals have already submitted). The concerns raised related to a number of issues around: loss of the garages, design and amenity issues, parking issues, and the relocation of waste bins.

·       The proposed land use complied with policy given – given there was no policy requirement to replace the existing car parking spaces or the hardstanding area. Highways Services had reviewed the application and had raised no concerns. They were of the view that there is sufficient capacity on the surrounding streets to cater for any potential overspill parking within the existing CPZ. The Council were also aware that a number were being used for storage. Instead of this, the site could be utilised to provide much needed affordable housing.

·       The merits of the design approach. The scheme had been carefully designed to prevent direct overlooking and protect privacy given the design features, including a privacy screen. These were noted.

·       Regarding the sunlight and daylight impacts, it was confirmed that neighbouring properties would be affected, as detailed in the report, including 16 ground floor windows at Donegal House. On balance the properties would retain good levels of sunlight  and daylight.  Overall, it was felt that the impacts were acceptable given the provision of the affordable houses.

·       The waste and recycling plans. It was noted that, alongside the provision of facilities for the new homes, it was proposed to upgrade the communal bin storage for Donegal House.

·       The Environment issues. Environmental Health had raised no objections and conditions will be secured to address any issues and maximise biodiversity benefits

Officers were recommending that the planning permission is granted.

The Chair invited the registered speakers to address the meeting.

Iain Lawson (Collingwood Tenants and Residents Association) and Aysha Khatun, local resident, addressed the Committee. They expressed concerns regarding:

·       Lack of consultation with residents at the pre – application stage by the applicant, including tenants of the garages.

·       No thought to the needs of residents especially in regard to the impact on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.1