Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 64 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.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 73 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 16th December 2015.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 16 December 2015 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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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 94 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 and meeting guidance.
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DEFERRED ITEMS None.
Minutes: None.
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Duke of Wellington, 12-14 Toynbee Street, London, E1 7NE (PA/15/02489) PDF 858 KB Proposal:
Renovation of the original 19c pub building maintaining the existing Public house at ground and basement. First, second and third floors will be converted to a boutique hotel with 11 rooms.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions.
Minutes: Paul Buckenham (Development Control Manager, Development and Renewal) reported that the application had been withdrawn from the agenda by Officers to consider late objections raising planning issues and comments from Environmental Health.
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27-29 and 33 Caroline Street, London, E1 0JG (PA/15/02164) PDF 976 KB Proposal:
Demolition of existing buildings at 27-29 and 33 Caroline Street and erection of two buildings up to 9 storeys in height to provide 56 residential units and landscaped amenity space, cycle parking and associated works.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject toThe prior completion of a legal agreement, conditions and informatives.
Minutes: Update report tabled.
Paul Buckenham (Development Control Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the application for the development of two sites to provide a residential led scheme. He also drew attention to the matters in the update report regarding a change to the affordable housing and clarifying that the part of the site fell within the Conservation Area. Piotr Lanoszka (Planning Officer) presented the detailed report describing the site location and surrounds including the location of consented schemes awaiting development.
Consultation on the scheme had been carried out resulting in one objection from the nearby Troxy Hall about the impact of the development on their premises in terms of increased parking stress, servicing issues, the construction impact and future noise complaints. Overall, it was considered that the hall would be unaffected by the development due to the nature of the scheme and the conditions.
In terms of the land use, it was considered that the proposed residential use was acceptable given the housing demand in the Borough. The scheme would provide 30% affordable housing increased from 28% due to the provision of an additional intermediate unit in place of the top up financial payment. The details of this change were set out in the update report. Given the space constraints and the focus on affordable family units, it was felt that overall, the housing mix was appropriate.
The scheme had been carefully designed to preserve the setting of the Conservation Area (for example by setting back the proposed buildings). The scale and massing were broadly in line with nearby schemes. Furthermore, there were measures to minimise the impact of the scheme on amenity (including generous separation distances, the provision of a high number of dual aspect units). Whilst the properties in Caroline Street most affected by the scheme would experience a reduction in sunlight and daylight, given the mitigation, they would still receive a sufficient level of light. On balance, it was felt that these impacts were acceptable and would be outweighed by the benefits of the scheme. The level of communal space exceeded policy.
Officers were recommending that the scheme be granted planning permission.
In response, Members asked questions about the number of affordable and intermediate units, particularly the number of two bed units. Members also questioned the proposal to provide an additional intermediate unit in place of the financial contribution for housing. Members questioned the merits of this given the opportunity costs (in that it could go towards the provision of an affordable unit). It was commented that it appeared to switch the housing mix away from the Council’s policies on affordable housing.
In addition, Members asked about the density of the scheme, noting that it exceeded the policy guidance, and the special circumstances that justified this given the perceived shortcoming of the scheme in relation to the affordable housing.
It was also noted that whilst the level of community space exceeded policy, the dedicated child play space fell short of policy requirements.
In response, Officers clarified the revised ... view the full minutes text for item 6.2 |
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OTHER PLANNING MATTERS None. Minutes: None.
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