No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made.

The Committee RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15^th October 2014 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

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

The Committee noted the procedure and meeting guidance.

Update Report tabled.

Jane Jin (Planning Officer) gave a brief presentation on the application. It was noted that at the last meeting of the Committee, Members were minded to approve the application contrary to the Officers recommendation to refuse. Members were reminded of their reasons for supporting the scheme and the Officers concerns about the application.

Accordingly, the application was deferred to allow Officers to prepare a further report on the planning implications of a decision to approve and suggested conditions.

The Officers recommendation remained to refuse the scheme as set out in the deferred report. However, if Members were minded to approve the scheme, they were invited to approve the conditions set out in the deferred report and as amended in update report.

On a vote of 0 favour of the Officer recommendation to refuse, this was lost.

Councillor Sirajul Islam seconded by Councillor Shiria Khatun moved a motion to grant the application for the suggested reasons and planning conditions set out in the deferred report.

On a vote of 3 in favour, 3 against with the Chair using his casting vote in favour it was RESOLVED:

That planning permission at 11 Havannah Street, London E14 8NA (PA/14/01807) be GRANTED for the conservatory extension at ground floor level and first floor extension subject to the conditions set out in the deferred Committee report and the update report.

Councillor Andrew Wood left the Committee for this item having not sat on the Committee when this item was previously considered and having spoken in support of the item at that previous Committee meeting as a registered speaker.

Application withdrawn by the Applicant for further consultation.

Update Report tabled.

Shahara Ali-Hempstead (Planning Officer) gave a presentation on the application. She firstly explained that the application was not referable to the London Mayor and drew attention to the holding objection from the London Legacy Development Corporation. Both of these matters were detailed in the update report.

It was reported that the site sits within a mainly residential area bounded by the A12 dual carriageway and near to the Crown Close bridge. The site had no specific policy designation and was brownfield land that was largely vacant. Given this, the redevelopment of the site to provide affordable housing was strongly supported in policy.

Consultation had been carried out on the application. Three objections had been received from the occupants of the bungalows on the site and the Disability Advocate about displacement of these occupants. However, it was proposed that these occupants would be rehoused in the development in accessible units, designed to meet the current occupiers specific needs, at social rent levels with assured tenancies.

The scheme comprised three sites - I, J and K. The nature of the proposals for each were explained. Overall, it was considered that the buildings were of a high quality design and would fit in and enhance the local street scene.  There would be 45 new affordable units (100% of the units) with a split of 31 as affordable rent (in line with the Council’s affordable rent levels) and 14 as intermediate. It was considered that the overprovision of family units in this case was acceptable given the need for such housing in the Borough and that the scheme would not adversely affect the housing mix in the area. 

Attention was drawn to the level of child play space on site. Whilst there was a shortfall of such space, there were a number of good quality parks and open spaces nearby that had recently been enhanced. This would compensate for the shortfall. The quality of the units met or exceeded policy requirements and there were measures to minimise noise disturbance.

Contributions had been secured to mitigate the impact of the scheme. It was considered that the shortfall in contributions was acceptable taking into account the results of the independent viability testing and the substantial benefits of the scheme including 100% affordable housing. The car free agreement and parking options were also noted.

In summary, the application generally complied with policy. In view of the benefits, Officers were recommending that the scheme be granted.

In response to questions about noise from the A12, it was confirmed none of the habitable rooms in site J would directly face the dual carriageway. The majority of family units would be located on this site. The separation distance between site J and the highway measured 10 metres taking into account the land reserved for the DLR. The windows to the rear of the development would be non-opening save for essential maintenance.

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Jane Jin (Planning Officer) gave a presentation on the proposal. She explained the nature of the proposed amendments to the listed baths to facilitate its use as an indoor leisure and sports facility. The application sought to address amendments to the extant 2013 consent, required to improve the internal layout of the building, including separate entrance and changing facilities for school children. The Council’s Conservation Officer and English Heritage were supportive of the scheme given the improvements and public benefits of the proposed works. 

On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:

That listed building consent application at Old Poplar Baths, 170 East India Dock Road, London E14 0EH (PA/14/02592)be REFERRED to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for Internal and external alterations and refurbishment works to the Grade II Listed Poplar Baths to facilitate its use as a new indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facility, with a swimming pool (in place of the second class pool), a new learner pool at basement level, badminton courts in the retained first class pool area, new gym facility, studio areas and roof top games area (MUGA); the existing Vapour Baths and plunge pool would also be retained and relocated. New changing and toilet facilities are also proposed together with landscaped forecourt and a new café at ground floor. AMENDED PROPOSAL - internal alterations/amendments to basement and ground floor levels and other minor works with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to GRANT Listed Building Consent subject to conditions as set in the Committee report.