Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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The Chair agreed to change the order of business to consider item 5.2 before item 5.1 as this would help the consideration of the application. For ease of reference, the items are set out in the order they are listed on the agenda |
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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 interest were made
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 87 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 8th January 2018 Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 8th January 2018 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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1 Capstan Square, London E14 (PA/17/01251) PDF 1 MB Proposal:
Erection of a two storey side extension to the existing house.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to appropriate safeguarding conditions as set out in the Committee report.
Minutes: Nasser Farooq (Planning Services) introduced the report for a two storey extension to the existing house.
Angelina Eke (Planning Services) presented the report describing the site location and the nature of the surrounding area. Consultation had been carried out resulting in: one letter of objection, a petition in objection (with 24 signatures) and 11 letters in support. All of the representations were addressed in the Committee report and mainly related to the future use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupancy, the impact from car parking, a land dispute (that was not a planning issue), design and appearance and increased rubbish on the Square. Officers considered that the proposal was acceptable in terms of these issues.
There were no land use issues as the proposal would remain a single use residential property. The concerns around the creation of a HMO could only be considered as speculative at this stage.Any further change of use would be an enforcement matter.
It was also considered that the proposed extension was acceptable in terms of its bulk, mass, scale and design. The extension would relate well and be subservient to the existing building. The proposed layout would be acceptable and it would not result in a material change to neighbouring amenity.
The loss of the garage space to enlarge the property complied with policy. Highway Services had requested that there should be a car free agreement and this would address the concerns raised by objectors. The cycle spaces within the existing garage space would also be relocated.
Officers were recommending that the application was granted permission.
The Committee asked questions about increased on street parking from the proposal, given the increase in size of the property and also the loss of the garage. Officers advised that the impact on parking and the highway should be minimal in view of the proposed car free agreement and also that the property had a driveway.
The Committee also asked questions about the conversation of the loft space into a habitable room and it was noted that this would require a new planning permission.
The Committee also asked questions about the land dispute and it was confirmed that this was a civil matter.
On a vote of 6 in favour and 1 against the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That the planning permission be GRANTED at 1 Capstan Square, London E14 for the erection of a two storey side extension to the existing house (PA/17/01251)
2. That the Corporate Director of Place is given delegated authority to impose the conditions set out in the Committee report (or add or remove conditions acting within normal delegated authority) in relation to the planning permission
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43 Capstan Square (PA/17/02793) PDF 2 MB Proposal:
Proposed 3 storey side extension with minor alterations.
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions in the Committee report
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Minutes: Nasser Farooq (Planning Services) introduced the report for a 3 storey extension with minor alterations.
Julian Buckle (Planning Services) presented the application explaining the location of the property at the end of the terrace, the nature of the surrounding area and the most recent planning history. It was noted that in November 2016, plans for a four storey, four bedroom dwelling in the land adjacent to 43 Capstan Square and external alterations to 43 Capstan Square extension was approved. It was also reported that in 2017, a proposed four storey side extension to the property was withdrawn due to concerns about the scale of the proposal in relation to the existing building.
The Committee were advised of the key features of the application including the proposed floor plans and the outcome of the consultation. In response to which, one petition (with 21 signatures) and a representation in objection was received. The concerns raised were addressed in the report and related to the creation of a Home in Multiple Occupancy (HMO), increased rubbish from the proposal and car parking stress.
There were no land use issues as the property would remain a single use residential property. Any further changes to create a HMO would require a separate planning permission. A self-contained unit was not the proposal being presented.
The proposed design of the extension was considered to be acceptable in terms of scale, mass, and form. The extension would be subservient to the original dwelling and integrate well with the host dwelling and its surroundings. The proposal would not adversely impact on the amenity of any adjoining occupiers or that of the public realm and was therefore acceptable in amenity terms.
In view of this, Officers considered that the application should be granted planning permission.
The Committee asked questions about the height of the extension compared to the previously withdrawn 2017 application. In response Officers explained in further detail their concerns with that proposal. Officers considered that the change in height would ensure that the extension would be subservient to the original dwelling.
Regarding the use of the property as a HMO, it was noted that the Council could take enforcement action if there was a breach of the planning permission. The proposal would create a five bedroom single use property and the issue around the use of a HMO could be considered as speculative.
The Committee asked questions about increased car parking stress from the proposal. It was questioned whether the proposal would add to the existing problems and whether steps could be taken to mitigate this.
It was reported that the impact on the highway should be minimal given the property had a garage and a driveway. There was no evidence to suggest that there would be an increase in parking from the proposal. It was also noted that any additional condition would need to meet the necessary planning tests in policy. In view of this advice, Councillor Marc Francis moved and Councillor Chris Chapman seconded an additional condition ... view the full minutes text for item 5.2 |
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OTHER PLANNING MATTERS None
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