Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
Venue: Council Chamber, 1st Floor, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: Zoe Folley, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4877, E-mail: zoe.folley@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Mohammed Abdul Mukit MBE.
Apologies for lateness were received from Councillor Ann Jackson.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Mohammed Abdul Mukit MBE.
Apologies for lateness were received from Councillor Ann Jackson.
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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 15th December 2010.
Decision: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15th December 2010 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15th December 2010 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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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.
Please note that the deadline for registering to speak at this meeting is
4pm Monday 10th January 2011.
Decision: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections and those who had registered to speak at the meeting.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections and those who had registered to speak at the meeting.
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Decision: Nil items.
Minutes: Nil items.
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Site at land adjacent to railway viaduct, Gill Street, E14 Additional documents: Decision: It was noted that Councillor Ann Jackson could not vote on this item as she had not been present during the entire consideration of the application.
On a vote of 4 for and 1 against the Committee RESOLVED
1 That planning permission for the construction of a new mosque and community centre be DEFERRED pending the following actions:
Minutes: It was noted that Councillor Ann Jackson could not vote on this item as she had not been present during the entire consideration of the application.
Owen Whalley (Service Head Planning and Building Control Development and Renewal) introduced the item.
The Chair invited statements from persons who had previously registered to address the Committee.
Mr Geoff Sumnall spoke in objection. He had been asked by the Limehouse Community Forum to represent their concerns. The objections concerned loss of a community facility, open space and amenity issues.
He commented that the existing site provided a valuable area of open space. The new facility however would occupy 40% of the site. Therefore would result in a loss of open space, which was contrary to Council policy. In view of this he questioned whether the scheme could be relocated elsewhere.
He also objected to the access arrangements. Access would now be from an alternative point. Therefore would produce new movements along limited access routes.
Furthermore, the proposed number of visitors and vehicle activity at peak times would have a serious impact on the highway.
He considered that the plans to secure full community use should be agreed in consultation with the community before planning permission is granted. Otherwise this valuable community facility could be lost. He recommended that the application be refused.
Sister Christine Frost spoke in objection to the application. She stated that she was representing the SPLASH organisation. The key issue was the loss of the existing community facility. The portacabins were given to the community for community use in response to a local campaign. They were given to the community to compensate for the loss of a community space.
Ms Frost considered that the existing facility was well used by a diverse range of community groups and activities. (i.e. for children’s parties, classes, Councillor’s surgeries). She considered that women in particularly found the existing facility very accessible and it was available to all faith groups. She queried whether the new community facility would be just as accessible to all groups. She questioned whether another site could be found for the existing community facility which was clearly run by and was for the community.
She feared that the community would loose a longstanding community facility.
Councillor Craig Aston spoke in objection to the application. He declared a personal interest in that he was the local ward Member and held his ward surgeries on this site. He also expressed concern over the loss of a community resource and resultant loss of community events there. He considered that the proposals didn’t match the entire community’s needs. He doubted the finding that the majority of visitors to the mosque would visit it by foot. Instead there would be traffic implications in the adjacent streets. The Council would be disposing of a valuable community resource for ‘nothing’.
Mr Aun Qurashi (Applicant’s Agent) spoke in support of the application. He drew attention to the Officers report. The report considered that the scheme would continue ... view the full minutes text for item 7.1 |
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OTHER PLANNING MATTERS Additional documents: |
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Columbia Market Nursery School, Columbia Road, London, E2 7PG Additional documents: Decision: Update Report tabled
On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED
That the application for the replacement of doors in main entrance; removal of window from rear entrance and replacement with doors 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 in the report. Minutes: Update Report tabled.
Owen Whalley (Service Head Planning and Building Control Development and Renewal) introduced this item regarding the Columbia Market Nursery School, Columbia Road, London. The Committee were reminded that the Council was prohibited from granting itself listed building consent.
Therefore it was recommended that the application be referred to the Government Office for London for decision with a recommendation to grant approval.
Ila Robertson (Applications Manager, Development and Renewal) presented the report. The application sought consent to complete works not completed prior to listing.
In relation to the consultation, English Heritage had submitted comments as listed in the update report. The Applicant was happy to accept their comments and the changed could be made through condition
On a vote a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED
That the application for the Replacement of doors in main entrance; removal of window from rear entrance and replacement with doors 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 in the report. |
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Langdon Park Secondary School, Byron Street, London E14 0RZ Decision:
On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED
That the application for the demolition of part of a the dining building, single storage sheds and a boundary wall to facilitate the partial re-development of the site be referred to the Government Office for London with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Conservation Consent subject to conditions as set out in the report Minutes: Owen Whalley (Service Head Planning and Building Control Development and Renewal) introduced this item regarding
On a vote a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED
That the application for the demolition of part of a the dining building, single storage sheds and a boundary wall to facilitate the partial re-development of the site be referred to the Government Office for London with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Conservation Consent subject to conditions as set out in the report |