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To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 6 September 2022.

The Committee RESOLVED

That the unrestricted minutes of the last meeting of the Committee were  approved for signing by the Chair as a correct record of the proceedings. Subject to the following amendment:

“The minutes of the meeting had been agreed by a majority vote of 4 to 2.”

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/informative/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.

There are none.

There were no deferred items for the Committee to consider.

Proposal:

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential development, comprising 65 dwellings, plus disabled car parking spaces, cycle parking, refuse/recycling facilities and access together with landscaping including communal and private amenity space, and associated development.

Recommendation:

Grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations.

The update report was published

Paul Buckenham introduced the application. The application proposes the demolition of the former Langdon Park Community Centre, which closed in

2011 and which has been vacant ever since, and the construction of a residential development comprising of 65 self-contained residential units. The proposals will consist of 3 connected cores of between 3-5 storeys in height, to form an ‘L’ shaped block which fronts Bright Street, Byron Street, and

St. Leonard’s Road.

The were also advised of the content of the update report including the additional representation that had been received on 28.09.2022 from the Borough’s Arboricultural Officer.

Oliver Cassidy-Butler presented the application, highlighting the following points:

v  The former Langdon Park Community Centres former community use has been provided within the local community and therefore there is no conflict with Policy D.CF2 of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 (2020). The application site has laid vacant since its closure in 2011 and the lawful use of the site has been abandoned.

v  The scheme provides 36% affordable housing by habitable room, with the accommodation being of a high standard, providing good floor to ceiling heights, internal spaces, and private and communal amenity space.

v  The height, massing and design are considered to appropriately respond to the local context. The building would deliver high quality design which would positively contribute to the area, whilst preserving the character and appearance of the Langdon Park Conservation Area, and the listed buildings which populate the local setting. The demolition of the existing, vacant, and derelict buildings which exist on site, and construction of buildings which are of a high standard of design, and which may serve local residence and will further enhance the local setting.

v  The proposal is considered to have minimal impact on the amenities enjoyed by and the living standards of neighbouring occupiers in relation to matters concerning daylight, sunlight, overshadowing, outlook, or sense of enclosure.

v  The proposal would be ‘car-free’ with the exception of 2 blue badge spaces, and cycle parking would be provided in accordance with the London Plan requirements.  Submission of a Travel Plan will be secured by condition.

v  A strategy for minimising carbon dioxide emissions from the development is following policy requirements. A carbon off setting contribution will be secured via a legal agreement.

Officers recommend the proposed development be granted planning permission, subject to conditions and obligations identified to be secured via s106 agreement.

Accordingly, the Committee raised a number of questions and they maybe be summarised as follows:

The Committee:

v  Noted that a financial contribution is sought to mitigate against the impact towards the local play provisions. As Langdon Park is the closest site with play equipment already in situ a contribution of £25,000 would be required to enhance the existing provision. In addition, there will be shared play space within the development.

v  Understood that the community use formally provided by the Langdon Park Community Centre has been re-provided within the grounds of the Langdon Park  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.1

There are none.

As there was no other business the Chair declared the meeting closed and reminded Members that the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 1st November 2022 6.30 p.m.