Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Shiria Khatun and Tim O’Flaherty.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Shiria Khatun and Tim O’Flaherty. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 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 Chief Executive.
Decision:
Members declared interests in items on the agenda for the meeting as set out below:-
Minutes:
Members declared interests in items on the agenda for the meeting as set out below:-
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of Development Committee held on 4th March 2010. Decision: RESOLVED that the unrestricted minutes of the meeting held on 4th March 2010 be confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings.
Minutes: RESOLVED that the unrestricted minutes of the meeting held on 4th March 2010 be confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings.
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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.
Decision: 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.
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 To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee. Decision: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections and those who had registered to speak at the hearing.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections and those who had registered to speak at the hearing.
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Decision: Nil Items. Minutes: Nil Items. |
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Walburgh House, Jamiatal Ummah School, 56 Bigland Street, London, E1 2ND (PA/09/0299) Decision: Update Report Tabled.
Councillor Choudhury and Councillor Salique proposed the following amendments to the legal agreement and conditions which on a unanimous vote this was carried.
(i) Extending the planning permission to 5 years from 3.
(ii) Amending the legal agreement to include just the following two conditions:
(iii) Changing the opening hours to ensure they accommodate prayer hours.
(iv) Amending the ‘no amplified call to prayer condition’ to ensure 3 such calls to prayer are permitted.
On a unanimous vote on the substantive motion, it was –
RESOLVED
1. That the planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of an eight storey building plus three basement levels, including an open play area and terrace and erection of a new building to provide a two form entry secondary school, community centre, student accommodation, funeral facilities, library, multi-purpose sports hall, gymnasium, retail unit, cafeteria, crèche, health facility, basement level car parking; cycle storage and refuse storage facilities be GRANTED subject to:
2. The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
Non-financial Contributions
3. Any other planning obligation(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal
4. That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions on the planning permission to secure the following
Conditions
1. That the Permission be valid for 5 years. 2. Submission of samples / details / full particulars of: a. Façade design and detailing; b. facing materials, glazing, 3. Hours of Construction (8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm on Saturdays and not at all on Sunday or Bank holidays) 4. Power/hammer driven piling/breaking (10am – 4pm Monday – Friday) 5. Contaminated land: desk study, site investigation, risk assessment and mitigation 6. Hours of opening – 06.00 – 22.30 hours Monday to Friday and 09.00 – 21.00 hours on Saturdays and Sundays (for all uses) subject to prayer hours. 7. Maximum of 3 amplified call to prayer 8. Submission of Service Management Plan 9. Submission of details of cycle parking 10. Submission of Construction Logistics & Management Plan 12. Details of two car parking space to be installed with an electric vehicle recharging point. 13. Details of waste arrangements and their collection should be conditioned. 14. Secure by Design Statement required 15. Details in the approved Energy Strategy shall be implemented 16. Details of refuse & recycling facilities for each use 17. Details of design of ventilation shafts 18. Details of noise mitigation measures 19. Management Strategy for the building 20. Installation of a heat networking supplying all spaces within the development 21. Details of ... view the full decision text for item 7.1 Minutes: Update Report Tabled.
Mr Stephen Irvine (Development Control Manager, Development and Renewal) presented the report regarding Walburgh House, Jamiatal Ummah School, Bigland Street.
The Chair then invited representations from persons who had registered for speaking rights in accordance with the procedures for hearing objections, as set out in the Council’s Constitution.
Mr Tom Ridge speaking as an objector to the application . He reported that he was a former teacher in the Borough. He expressed concern at the loss of the existing building, a view supported by others including an objection from SAVE Britain’s Heritage and the Victorian Society. Neither organisations were listed in the committee report. In addition, SAVE Britain’s Heritage and the Victorian Society were not notified of this committee date. Mr Ridge expressed the views and the opposition of SAVE Britain’s Heritage and the Victorian Society to the scheme and explained that the building should be repaired and that the new building in the south should be erected to make refurbishment feasible. The site was well preserved and the school could still be adapted and made ‘fit for purpose’ at a reasonable cost. The facility could represent a unique mix of old and new that the community needs. The repairs could be undertaken in stages so to allow the prayers and the school to continue. Grants could help the applicant fund the repairs to the school. The architectural merits of the Queen Anne Board School was also expressed. The school was the only old style board school in London and the most densely populated one. No other London Borough had this feature. It was the only one that bares the Tower Hamlets name.
English Heritage had written to the Council saying that they were considering listing the existing building. In view of this Mr Ridge urged that the Application be deferred to explore the retention of the building.
Mr Mohammad Siddiquy, representative of the Applicant, considered that the scheme represented the aspirations of the local community and would enable the school to do better. He considered that the school had outgrown the existing premises. The applicant sets up and ran projects in the premises for the local community. However he considered that they had outgrown the premises. All of their projects were over subscribed due to lack of space. The premises didn’t meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. (DDA). There was a large Victoria roof, it was not fit for purpose. They didn’t have a proper library or office accommodation. They desperately needed a new centre so that they could continue to deliver award winning community projects. Many of their students had gone on to study at top universities. They hoped that the Committee would look favourable on the application.
Mr Harshad Patel, Project Architect, speaking in favour of the scheme spoke of the Applicant’s desire to provide a new facility for community led projects. The building was not listed building and was not located in a Conservation Area. ... view the full minutes text for item 7.1 |
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Sites Either Side of 2 to 48 Broomfield Street, London (PA/10/00124) Decision: The application was withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant. Minutes: The application was withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant. |
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Whatman House, Wallwood Street, London, E14 (PA/10/00119) Additional documents: Decision: Update Report Tabled.
Councillor Abbas and Councillor Eckhardt proposed the following amendments to the legal agreement and conditions which, on a unanimous vote was carried.
On a unanimous vote on the substantive motion, it was –
RESOLVED
1. That Planning Permission for the demolition of existing two storey building and construction of two new blocks; one of 4 storeys and one part 4 and part 6 storeys in height to provide 38 residential units (comprising 11 x 1 bed, 17 x 2 bed, 7 x 3 bed and 3 x 4 bed), associated open space improvements, car parking layout revisions and infrastructure works be GRANTED subject to:
2. The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
1. Affordable housing provision of 51% of the proposed habitable rooms with a 87/13 split between rented/ shared ownership to be provided on site.
2. A contribution of £46, 584 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on health care facilities.
3. A contribution of £74, 052 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on education facilities.
Non financial
4. Local labour in construction 5. Travel Plan 6. A ‘car – free agreement’ should be imposed that ensures those who already have a parking permit on the estate are permitted to retain them.
3. That the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal is delegated powers to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.
4. That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions
1. Time limit 2. Submission of samples/details/full particulars of materials 3. Details of landscaping strategy 4. Hours of Construction (8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm on Saturdays and not at all on Sunday or Bank holidays) 5. Power/hammer driven piling/breaking (10am – 4pm Monday – Friday) 6. Secure all residential units should meet a code level 3 for Sustainable Homesby design statement 7. Car parking management strategy 8. Detail of electric vehicle charging points 9. Motor cycle stands to be provided 10. Travel Plan 11. Construction Management Plan 12. Contaminated land: desk study, site investigation, risk assessment and mitigation 13. Secure by design statement 14. Details of refuse & recycling facilities for each use 15. Extract ventilation details for internal kitchens, bathrooms and toilets in the proposed plans. 16. Heat and domestic hot water details 17. Code level 3 for Sustainable Homes 18. Schedule of highways works condition 19. Noise survey 20. Any other condition(s) considered necessary by the Head of Development Decisions
Informative
1. Section 106 agreement required (car free & affordable housing) 2. Section 278 (Highways) agreement required. 3. Site notice specifying the details of the contractor required. 4. Construction Environmental Management Plan Advice. 5. Environmental Health Department Advice. 8. Metropolitan Police Advice. 9. Environmental Agency advice. ... view the full decision text for item 7.3 Minutes: Update Report Tabled.
Mr Stephen Irvine (Development Control Manager, Development and Renewal) presented the report regarding Whatman House, Wallwood Street, London.
With the permission of the Chair, Councillor Ahmed Hussain addressed the Committee. He considered that the existing building needed to be demolished. The proposal would provide much needed family units in an area where there was a shortage of housing space. He considered that Poplar HARCA had a parking policy and they should consider allocating the extra bays from that to this scheme. He asked the Committee to consider this option.
Mr Shay Bugler (Strategic Applications Planner, Development and Renewal) presented the detailed presentation and also tabled a number of photographs of the proposals. During which he made the following points:
In response to the presentation, Councillor Abbas proposed that all social housing tenants be permitted to keep a permit if they have one. Councillor Eckhardt also considered that anyone who was currently entitled to a car parking permit on the estate should be permitted to retain their parking permits.
As a result they proposed that the Car Free agreement be amended to reflect this. On a unanimous vote, this amendment was carried.
On a unanimous vote on the substantive motion, it was –
RESOLVED
1. That Planning Permission for the demolition of existing two storey building and construction of two new blocks; one of 4 storeys and one part 4 and part 6 storeys in height to provide 38 residential units (comprising 11 x 1 bed, 17 x 2 bed, 7 x 3 bed and 3 x 4 bed), associated open space improvements, car parking layout revisions and infrastructure works be GRANTED subject to:
2. The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
1. Affordable housing provision of 47% of the proposed habitable rooms with a 87/13 split between rented/ shared ownership to be provided on site.
2. A contribution of £46, 584 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on health care facilities.
3. A contribution of £74, 052 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on education facilities.
Non financial
4. Local labour in construction 5. Travel Plan 6. A ‘car – ... view the full minutes text for item 7.3 |
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Site At Car Park Adjacent to 31 Arrow Road, Arrow Road, London (PA/09/2523) Decision: The application was withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant. Minutes: The application was withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant. |
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Greenwich Foot Tunnel, London, E14 (PA/10/00213) Decision: On a unanimous vote it was –
RESOLVED
That the application for alterations and refurbishment of the Foot Tunnel including: (a) Repair and refurbishment of original features, (b) Replacement of glazed roof rotundas, (c) Replacement of cladding to lift shafts, (d) Installation of glass doors to lifts, (e) Installation of lighting, CCTV, PA Speakers and public help points and (f) Installation of LED’s at internal perimeter of the rotunda, be referred to the Government Office for London with the recommendation that the council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent subject to conditions as set out below:
Conditions
1. Three year time limit. 2. Execution to match the adjacent original work. 3. Schedule of lighting works (including the type and colour of illuimance) to the rotunda, lift shaft entrance/ staircase and tunnel. 4. Further Details of glazing to rotunda, design of the helpoints, repair and new works to the timber panels in the lift car (including glazing, handrails and ventilations grilles), and handrails (including fixings) and cladding to the lift shaft staircase. 5. Method statement for cleaning of glazed brickwork. 6. Method Statement for repair and refurbishment of brick work to the rotunda. 7. Any other planning condition(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal.
Minutes: Ms Ila Robertson (Applications Manager Development and Renewal) presented the application for alterations and the refurbishment of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel highlighting the key points for consideration.
In response to the report, Councillor Eckhardt questioned whether cyclists would be allowed on the DLR and be given concessionary travel on the DLR when the tunnel was closed for the works. He considered that the Council should press very hard for this. Officers reported that the Council and the London Borough of Greenwich had been pressing the DLR to take cyclists with bicycles however it was not within their powers to secure this. The cyclists and pedestrians would be able to use the existing ferry services. The Committee were reassured that officers were pushing very hard to secure the best possible outcome for cyclists.
On a unanimous vote it was –
RESOLVED
That the application for alterations and refurbishment of the Foot Tunnel including: (a) Repair and refurbishment of original features, (b) Replacement of glazed roof rotundas, (c) Replacement of cladding to lift shafts, (d) Installation of glass doors to lifts, (e) Installation of lighting, CCTV, PA Speakers and public help points and (f) Installation of LED’s at internal perimeter of the rotunda, be referred to the Government Office for London with the recommendation that the council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent subject to conditions as set out below:
Conditions
1. Three year time limit. 2. Execution to match the adjacent original work. 3. Schedule of lighting works (including the type and colour of illuimance) to the rotunda, lift shaft entrance/ staircase and tunnel. 4. Further Details of glazing to rotunda, design of the helpoints, repair and new works to the timber panels in the lift car (including glazing, handrails and ventilations grilles), and handrails (including fixings) and cladding to the lift shaft staircase. 5. Method statement for cleaning of glazed brickwork. 6. Method Statement for repair and refurbishment of brick work to the rotunda. 7. Any other planning condition(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal.
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