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To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 23^rd August 2021

The Committee RESOLVED

1.       That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 23rd August 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

Proposal:

Update report was tabled.

Paul Buckenham introduced the application regarding – for the redevelopment to provide an office led – mixed use development, containing retail and restaurants with associated works.  This application was considered by the Development Committee on 27 April 2021. As set out in the Minutes of the meeting, the Committee expressed concern that further exploration was needed on the planning obligations in relation to:

•         the terms and provision of affordable workspace;

•         the provision of independent retail with a focus on supporting existing local businesses;

•         the community cohesion aspects of these matters.

Several changes have now been made to the proposed affordable workspace and independent retail commitments in order to address the reasons for deferral. The officer recommendation remains to grant planning permission and has been updated to reflect the outcome of the negotiations. The Committee were also advised of the content of the update report.

Patrick Harmsworth presented the report, providing an overview of the site and the key features of the application. The following issues were noted:

•         The site location and details of the proposal,  the proposed floor plans and the public realm improvements, including a new internal street (New Dray Walk) and public square (Black Eagle Yard).

•         Before and after images of the site with the proposals, including details of the key features.

•         The proposed public realm enhancements to Woodseer Street and Brick Lane including new active frontage to all areas of public realm. In relation to Woodseer Street, it was noted that the development had been set back doubling the width of the pavement.

•         Outdoor terraces were also proposed at Woodseer Street as well as a series of mitigation measures to minimise any impacts. This includes the stepping down of the new building to transition between the taller brewery buildings and the Woodseer Street terraces.

•         The results of the public consultation. Further representations had been received but these raised no new issues.

The Committee noted the details of the changes as set out in the Committee report in relation to the following issues:

The affordable workspace.

•         Members noted the improved offer to provide affordable workspace consisting of not less than 45% below the indicative market rent for a period of 15 years. This is an increase from the offer at the previous Committee which comprised of affordable workspace that is  not less than 30% below the indicative market rate for a period of 10 years - with no restrictions on the size of the businesses this could be secured for. This increased offer exceeded Local Plan policy, and was in line with the draft Spitalfields Neighbourhood Plan

•         The amendments to base the definition of a small business that could occupy the space to that set out under the Companies Act 2006.

•         The requirement to submit an Affordable Workspace Strategy with a strong focus on prioritising local businesses and ensuring that occupiers were in keeping with the nature and character of the wider Brick  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.1

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