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Councillor Sufia Alam declared a Non - DPI interest in agenda item 5.1 . Bow House and Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, London, E3 2QE - (PA/20/02101, PA/20/02102). This was on the basis that her parents lived in the ward. Councillor Alam stated that this would not have a bearing on her decision.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meetings of the Development Committee held on 11^th February 2021 and 11^th March 2021.

The Committee RESOLVED

1.                    That the unrestricted minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 11^th February 2021 and 11^th March 2021 be agreed as a correct record 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

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Proposal:

Update report published.

Jerry Bell introduced the application for the provision of a two-storey roof extension to the existing Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, comprising nine dwellings with associated works.

This also sought listed building consent for restoration works to the Grade II listed Bow House Building (Former Poplar Town Hall).  He also referred to the update report  containing clarifications about the Council’s Planning Obligation SPD.

Jane Jin presented the report, describing the existing buildings, the land use, the nature of the site and the surrounds including its proximity to the Phoenix School and listed buildings nearby.

The following issues were noted:

·                Consultation had been caried out. Representations had been received about the lack of affordable housing and impacts from proposals as set out in the Committee report. This included representations from the Head Teacher of the nearby school about the parking impact and construction impacts from the development. Officers had considered these representations and were of the view that the requirement to submit a Construction Management Plan, (including measures to avoid adjacent school’s drop off and pick up times) would be appropriate and would minimise any impacts.

·       With the exception of the urgent works to the cladding, the works were unlikely to commence before Covid related restrictions were lifted in terms of people returning to office working.

·       The scheme had been carefully designed to ensure that the height, bulk and massing would have a minimal impact on the existing listed building and the setting of the area.

·       The Council’s Conservation Design Officer had reviewed the restoration plans. It was considered that the scheme would result in less than substantial harm to heritage assets. Officers considered that the proposal accords with relevant design and heritage policies.

·       It was also considered that the works would enhance the appearance of the existing building and the Grade II Listed building by making improvements to the current degraded façades.

·       The development would provide 9 residential units of a good standard including family sized housing, which met policy standards. The proposal would be liable for small sites financial contribution towards affordable housing.

·       Other benefits of the development were noted including: the provision of external amenity space, a roof-top outdoor space for the benefit of all residents, and biodiversity gains.

·       The proposal includes additional cycle parking and would be car free. No additional parking spaces were proposed. Highway Services had considered the application and had raised no objections

·       The scheme would have a negligible impact on residential amenity.

·       The Council’s Building Control department had considered the  details of the proposed cladding. They had raised no issues with the fire safety documents.

·       Given the merits of the application, Officers considered that it should be granted permission.

Committee’s questions:

The Committee discussed the following points:

·       The replacement cladding and the proposed materials for the main building and the roof extension.

·       It was confirmed that the building cladding was to be replaced. Further reassurances were provided that the plans had been considered and reviewed in consultation with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.1

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