Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 67 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.
Councillor Sabina Akhtar declared an interest in item 5.1 Flat 59, Meridian Place, London E14 (PA/14/02209) as the application was within her ward. |
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 96 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 9 August 2017 Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 9 August 2017 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND MEETING GUIDANCE PDF 87 KB 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.
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, 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 the meeting guidance.
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DEFERRED ITEMS None
Minutes: None |
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Flat 59, Meridian Place, London E14 (PA/14/02209) PDF 3 MB Proposal:
Infill below Flat 59 to create a duplex unit and enlarge the existing accommodation.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to appropriate safeguarding conditions.
Minutes: Angelina Eke (Planning Services) presented the report for an infill development underneath the existing Flat at 59 Meridian Place to create a duplex unit and enlarge the existing accommodation. She explained the site location near to the Meridian Gate Development and 225 Marsh Wall, the nature of the subject building and the key features of the application, (spanning the width of the entrance to the development) including the changes to the layout and the proposed elevation. Consultation had been carried out and objections had been received about the land use, poor design, amenity impact, construction impacts and highway issues that were set out in the report. The Committee were advised that the proposal could be considered acceptable in terms of its bulk, massing, scale design and appearance subject to the conditions. It would also retain a generous amount of the entrance way to the development. It was also considered that the plans would have no undue impact on neighbouring amenity subject to the conditions to secure a Construction Management Plan. Officers were recommending that the application was granted planning permission.
The Committee asked questions about the impact of the development on the neighbouring properties, given their proximity to the development and the mitigation to minimise this. The Committee also asked questions about disturbance from the construction phase and about the impact on access to the development given the lack of lighting along the perimeter of the building. Officers advised that any impact from the development could be mitigated through the conditions and the Construction Management Plan. Furthermore, an additional condition could be imposed requiring that suitable sound proofing be installed to prevent noise transition during the construction phase and beyond. Whilst not a planning matter, the applicant would also be required to enter into a party wall agreement with the occupants above the development.
Councillor Marc Francis proposed and Councillor Sabina Akhtar seconded that an additional condition be added to the permission requiring submission of sound proofing measures. This was agreed.
Regarding the access issues, Officers were mindful of the concerns about the poor lighting around the perimeter of the building. To address this, it was suggested that additional measures could be added to the management plan to improve lighting along the route.
The Committee also asked questions about the cumulative impact from the construction traffic and easements rights given the Highway Services comments about the lack of information on this.
Officers confirmed that these issues had now been addressed through the requirement to submit a Construction Management Plan. The plan would have to take into account the cumulative impact of construction traffic from nearby schemes. It was also pointed out that given the scale of the development (compared to the scale of the nearby developments underway) it would be disproportionate to state that it would significantly contribute to any construction impact from the developments. The applicant would also be required to enter into an agreement to secure access along land outside the boundary.
The Committee also asked questions about ... view the full minutes text for item 5.1 |
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Marion Richardson School, 71 Senrab Street, E1 0Q (FPA/17/01715) PDF 812 KB Proposal: Internal and external alteration works and other minor associated works consisting of the 1) Refurbishment works to existing toilets and creation of 2 additional toilets on ground floor; conversion of existing boys’ toilets to a staff/toilet/shower area. 2) On the first floor, refurbishment works to existing toilets and store room to create 2 individual staff toilets and a unisex toilet; integration of existing semi-circular fanlight to the corridor and removal of non-original partition and replacement with new partition plus the inclusion of 2 new doors. 3) On second floor, works consist of the conversion of existing toilet and store room into a unisex toilet with 4 cubicles together with the inclusion of original semi-circular glazed fanlight and door frames. Removal of existing doors and internal partition and replacement with moisture resistant plasterboard lining. 4) Externally the works would consist of replacement of glazing to match existing and installation of an extract grille for ventilation at first floor level and obscure glazing on lower window pane both on first and second floors window.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT Listed Building Consent subject to conditions
Minutes: Paul Buckenham (Development Manager) introduced the listed building application for the internal and external alteration works and other minor associated works to the building.
Kamlesh Harris (Planning Services) presented the report explaining the site location and the key features of the works proposed on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor and the external works to install a ventilation grill and provide obscure glazing. Officers considered that the proposed refurbishment works have been sensitively designed to preserve the special character of the Grade II listed building. Historic England and the 20th Century and Victorian Society had been consulted and no objections had been received. Historic England had directed the Council to determine the listed building application and that should it be minded to grant permission it should do so. Officers were recommending that the application was granted permission.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
That the Listed Building Consent be GRANTED at the Marion Richardson School, 71 Senrab Street, E1 0Q (PA/17/01715) for the following:
Internal and external alteration works and other minor associated works consisting of the 1) Refurbishment works to existing toilets and creation of 2 additional toilets on ground floor; conversion of existing boys’ toilets to a staff/toilet/shower area. 2) On the first floor, refurbishment works to existing toilets and store room to create 2 individual staff toilets and a unisex toilet; integration of existing semi-circular fanlight to the corridor and removal of non-original partition and replacement with new partition plus the inclusion of 2 new doors. 3) On second floor, works consist of the conversion of existing toilet and store room into a unisex toilet with 4 cubicles together with the inclusion of original semi-circular glazed fanlight and door frames. Removal of existing doors and internal partition and replacement with moisture resistant plasterboard lining. 4) Externally the works would consist of replacement of glazing to match existing and installation of an extract grille for ventilation at first floor level and obscure glazing on lower window pane both on first and second floors window.
Subject to conditions set out in the committee report
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OTHER PLANNING MATTERS None
Minutes: None
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