Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 56 KB 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 Monitoring Officer.
Minutes: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made.
Councillors Marc Francis declared an interest in agenda item 7.1, Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD (PA/14/01070).This was because that, as Cabinet Member, the Councillor had made a decision about a phase at Phoenix School. However the interest did not relate to or affect his capacity to participate in the determination of this application.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 93 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 25th June 2014. Minutes: RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 25th June 2014 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
Minutes of the Meeting of the Development Committee held on 9 April 2014 – Amendment
That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 9th April 2014 be amended in respect of minute item 5.2 375 Cable Street, London, E1 0AH (PA/13/02251) as follows:
That the second sentence in paragraph seven:
“He explained the source of their evidence showing the presence of such bins and when the photographs were taken”
To be replaced by:
“He explained that the photograph used in the presentation had been sourced from Google Street View but could not advise the committee of the date of the photograph.”
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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.
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 AND MEETING GUIDANCE PDF 64 KB To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee and meeting guidance.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections, together with details of persons who had registered to speak at the meeting.
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DEFERRED ITEMS No Items. Minutes: None. |
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113-115 Roman Road, London, E2 0QN (PA/14/00662) PDF 349 KB Proposal:
Demolition of existing three storey 13 bedroom hotel and construction of a new four storey (including roof extension and basement) building dropping down to three and one storey at the rear to create a 31 bedroom hotel with no primary cooking on the premises.
Recommendation:
To GRANT planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.
Additional documents: Minutes: Update Report tabled.
Paul Buckenham (Development Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the application for the demolition of existing three storey 13 bedroom hotel and construction of a new four storey building to create a 31 bedroom hotel with no primary cooking on the premises.
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee
Carla Mitchell spoke in opposition to the application representing the local Four Corners centre at 119-121 Roman Road, London E2 0QN. . Her comments were that there would be a significant loss of light to the property from the proposal. Their green roof would also be damaged by the proposal and it would adversely affect the setting (character and appearance) of the Conservation Area.
There was no mention in the report of the loss of light to 119 Roman Road even though the property was very close to the application site and that the occupants had made Planning Services aware of the concerns. The applicant had a track record of enforcement issues and retrospective planning applications with other properties.
Michael Hartnett spoke in opposition representing 111 Roman Road. He objected to the impact on sunlight and overshadowing to this property from the proposal. He considered that the four storey extension would extend outwards by over 3 meters. The extensions would be unduly prominent and obstruct windows. He requested that the four and three storey extensions should be set back to protect amenity and preserve the area.
Councillor Amy Whitelock Gibbs spoke in objection highlighting the level of objections to the scheme amongst the community. There had been a petition in opposition with 100 signatures. She considered that the impact on the surrounding properties from the proposal in terms of overlooking and loss of light had not been fully taken into account. These impacts would be significant. It would also harm the green roof of a nearby property and would result in overdevelopment . This was unacceptable in the Conservation Area. Given the extent of this harm, particularly from the rear building, the application was unacceptable.
In response to questions about the measures to address the issues, Councillor Whitelock Gibbs did not consider that the conditions would address the key issues about the height and the impact on amenity.
Teymour Ali spoke in support of the application as the agent. He explained the scope of the daylight and sunlight assessment in respect of the neighboring properties including 119-121 Roman Road. The assessments, including a site visit, showed that the impact would be minimal in relation to the BRE guidance. He therefore questioned the assumptions in the letters from the objectors about this issue.
He also referred to the assessment of the amenity impact on 111 and 117 Roman Road that showed that the rooms would continue to receive adequate levels of light. The nearest windows to the property passed the tests. The scheme had been amended at the rearward block to address the concerns about the height. Enforcements issues were not a relevant consideration. The height ... view the full minutes text for item 6.1 |
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Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD (PA/14/01070) PDF 458 KB Proposal:
Erection of a single storey L shape extension to accommodate an office with meeting room, storage space and bin store with associated landscaping.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to REFER the application to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent subject to conditions set out in the Committee Report.
Minutes: Shahara Ali-Hempstead, Planning Officer, gave a presentation on the application highlighting the plans for the proposed extension, the storage space, the bin store area and the new courtyard with landscaping. She also explained the materials for the scheme and the proximity of the scheme to the boundary and relationship to the surrounding area.
The proposal would preserve the character of the Conservation Area and English Heritage had no concerns.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
That the application (PA/14/01070) atPhoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD for the erection of a single storey L shape extension to accommodate an office with meeting room, storage space and bin store with associated landscaping be REFERRED to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent subject to conditions set out in the Committee report.
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Development Committee held on 9 April 2014 - Amendment PDF 102 KB The Committee is asked to approve the following amendment to minute item 5.2 375 Cable Street, London, E1 0AH (PA/13/02251)
That the second sentence in paragraph seven:
“He explained the source of their evidence showing the presence of such bins and when the photographs were taken”
Should be replaced by:
“He explained that the photograph used in the presentation had been sourced from Google Street View but could not advise the committee of the date of the photograph.”
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