Agenda and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Louise Alexander and Rupert Bawden. Councillors Stephanie Eaton and Joshua Peck deputised respectively.
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ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR To elect the Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for the municipal year 2006/07. Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED that Councillor Alibor Choudhury be elected Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for the municipal year 2006/07.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 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.
Minutes: Councillor Ahmed Omer declared a personal interest in item 9.1, which related to Land bound by Hackney Road and Austin Street, including Mildmay Mission Hospital, Hackney Road, London E2 7NS. He had been approached by supporters of the scheme. Accordingly he remained and took part in the discussion.
Councillor Ahmed Hussain declared a personal interest in items 9.2 which related to Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London E14 9TN and item 9.3 which related to 1 Millharbour, London E14 9SL as both sites were near where he lived. Accordingly he remained and took part in the consideration and vote on each item.
Councillor Rupert Eckhardt declared a personal interest in items 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 as the Ward Member for Millwall. Accordingly he remained and took part in the consideration and vote on each item.
Councillor Louise Alexander declared a prejudicial interest in item 9.1 as she had submitted an objection to the scheme. Accordingly she could not take part as a Member of the Committee or be present to speak on behalf of her Ward. Therefore, Councillor Alexander left the Chamber for the duration of the item.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 22 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 10th April 2006. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 10th April 2006 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 To NOTE that the Chair has agreed to the submission of the Update Report of the Head of Development Decisions in accordance with the urgency provisions at Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to ensure Members have before them all the relevant facts and information about the planning applications set out in the agenda.
5.2 To RESOLVE that, in the event of recommendations being amended at the Committee in light of debate, or other representations being made by Members of the public, applicants, or their agents, the task of formalising the wording of any additional condition(s) be delegated to the Head of Development Decisions, after consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair, along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
Minutes: 5.1 The Committee NOTED that the Chair had agreed to the submission of the Update Report of the Head of Development Decisions in accordance with the urgency provisions at Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to ensure Members have before them all relevant facts and information about the planning applications set out in the agenda.
5.2 The Committee RESOLVED that, in the event of recommendations being amended at the Committee in light of debate, or other representations being made by Members of the public, applicants or their agents, the task of formalising the wording of any additional conditions be delegated to the Head of Development Decisions along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
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PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS PDF 9 KB To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee. Minutes: The Committee NOTED the procedure for hearing objections and those who had registered to speak at the meeting.
It was proposed that the Committee examine the procedure in more detail at its next meeting and it was RESOLVED that an item outlining options for varying the procedure be reported to the next meeting to be held on 14th September 2006.
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STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS AND TERMS OF REFERENCE PDF 14 KB Minutes: The Committee NOTED its Functions and Terms of Reference.
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STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF DATES - MUNICIPAL YEAR 2006/07 PDF 13 KB Minutes: The Committee NOTED the schedule of dates for the 2006/07 municipal year.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION |
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Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the demolition of existing buildings (excluding community centre) and redevelopment to provide a campus of six buildings comprising:
on land bounded by Hackney Road and Austin Street including Mildmay Hospital, Hackney Road, London E2 7NS.
Mr Myles Joyce addressed the Committee on behalf of the objectors, on the grounds that the proposal was a departure from planning policy; the site was unsuitable; the scheme was not justified in terms of its high density or height; there were omissions from the planning officers report; and any proposal should be referred to the Secretary of State for assessment.
Mr Anu Vedi addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant and supporters for the scheme. He reminded the Committee that the scheme would include 100% affordable housing which would not be housing drug addicts but would house essential key workers and recent hospital patients. He advised that that height of the scheme had been lowered and the positioning looked at to ensure minimum impact on the surrounding area.
Councillor Shirley Houghton addressed the Committee on behalf of Councillor Louise Alexander and the residents of the Weavers Ward. She expressed concern that the proposal appeared to be contrary to planning policy and did not contain enough family housing, which was needed in the area. She was also concerned that the additional housing would not help to reduce the Council’s housing waiting lists. She stated that the 23 storey tower block would be out of keeping with the surrounding area and urged the Committee to reject the proposals.
Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, presented the planning officer’s report. He went through the update report which contained a summary of comments received subsequent to the despatch of the agenda. He informed the Committee that over 2,930 further letters of comment had been received, 1265 were in support of the merits of the scheme and 1665 were in opposition. Mr Irvine outlined the planning issues which the Committee needed to take into consideration when making its decision and the reasons why officers had recommended the scheme for approval, as outlined in the agenda item.
Members asked a number of questions of the officers in respect of issues raised in the speakers’ presentations; the height and density of the scheme; crime and disorder issues; and the need for health care provision in the area.
Mr Irvine and ... view the full minutes text for item 9.1 |
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Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London E14 9TN PDF 59 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Mr Richard Humphreys, Strategic Applications Manager, presented the report which related to the redevelopment of the eastern side of Indescon Court by a building of a maximum height of 84 metres to accommodate a Use Class C1 (hotel) of 2,775 sq m for use as an apart-hotel or further hotel floor space, 35,000 sq m of Class C3 (residential – up to 490 units), 550 sq m of B1 (businesses), 1,000 sp m of either A1 (shop), A2 (financial & professional services), A3 (restaurants/cafes) or A4 (pubs/bars), 1,8000 sq m of either Class D2 (assembly & leisure), Classes A3 (restaurants/cafes) or A4 (pubs/bars) at ground and basement, with private and public open space, pedestrian routes, basement car parking, access and landscaping at Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London, E14 9TN.
Members asked questions relating to the capacity of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in the area and the housing mix in the scheme. The Committee was advised that the DLR line and station would be upgraded. Members were reminded that the application was for outline planning permission, which meant that the housing mix would be determined when the full planning application, which would deal with such issues, was considered.
On a vote of
8 for 1 abstention
The Committee AGREED that the application for the redevelopment of the eastern side of Indescon Court by a building of a maximum height of 84 metres to accommodate a Use Class C1 (hotel) of 2,775 sq m for use as an apart-hotel or further hotel floor space, 35,000 sq m of Class C3 (residential – up to 490 units), 550 sq m of B1 (businesses), 1,000 sp m of either A1 (shop), A2 (financial & professional services), A3 (restaurants/cafes) or A4 (pubs/bars), 1,8000 sq m of either Class D2 (assembly & leisure), Classes A3 (restaurants/cafes) or A4 (pubs/bars) at ground and basement, with private and public open space, pedestrian routes, basement car parking, access and landscaping at Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London, E14 9TN be GRANTED subject to
A A variation to the section 106 agreement dated 24th June 2004 between the applicant and the Council to additionally secure the following within the mixed-use phase:
1) Affordable housing provision of 35% of the proposed residential units measured by floor space 2) ‘Car Free’ arrangements to restrict the occupants of the development from applying for residents parking permits 3) To fund associated highway improvements to Marsh Wall, Millharbour, Mastmaker Road and Lightermans Road necessary to accommodate the additional vehicular cycle and pedestrian movements associated with the redevelopment and part of new road shared with the Tate & Lyle site 4) TV reception monitoring and mitigation 5) To require that development shall commence under the Existing Permission (i.e. on the western part of the Indescon Court site) before development begins on the eastern part of the site.
B The following conditions and informatives:
Conditions:
1) Time Limit for Outline Permission 2) Outline Permission – Reserved Matters 3) Details and samples of materials to be used on external ... view the full minutes text for item 9.2 |
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1 Millharbour, London E14 9SL PDF 142 KB Minutes: Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, presented items 9.3 and 9.4, which related to the erection of two buildings of 48 storeys and 39 storeys to provide 763 residential units, retail (Class A1), food and drink (Class A3, A4), business (B1) and leisure (D2) uses with new vehicular accesses, parking, open space and landscaping at 1 Millharbour, London E14 9SL; and the erection of buildings up to 21 storeys in height comprising 190 residential units, retail (Class A1) or food and drink (Class A3/A4) and community uses (Class D1/D2) together with new access arrangements, parking, open space and landscaping at 4 Mastmaker Road, London E14 9UB as both applications were linked.
At its meeting on 7th July 2005, planning permission had been granted at 1 Millharbour subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement which allowed the affordable housing to be located off-site within the ward. The affordable housing would be included in the proposals for 4 Mastmaker Road, where there would be more capacity for family accommodation and a large amount of open space. Both sites were located within the Millennium Quarter Master Plan.
Members asked questions relating to the heights of the buildings; Unitary Development Plan policy; distances from existing properties; affordable housing provision; education provision in the area; car parking and impact on traffic.
Mr Irvine informed the Committee that officers were of the view that the proposal would not have a significant impact on adjoining residents. It was considered that the site at 4 Mastmaker Road would be more suitable for family sized affordable housing. The applicant would be making a financial contribution towards additional education provision in the area as part of the Section 106 Legal Agreement. Members were also informed that the Highways officer had raised no objection to the scheme. The definition of a ‘Car Free Agreement’ was clarified for the Committee as one that would not permit residents to obtain parking permits to park on the street.
On a vote of
7 for 2 against
The Committee AGREED that the application for the erection of two buildings of 48 storeys and 39 storeys to provide 763 residential units, retail (Class A1), food and drink (Class A3, A4), business (B1) and leisure (D2) uses with new vehicular accesses, parking, open space and landscaping at 1 Millharbour, London E14 9SL be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined below:
1.1.1 The satisfactory completion of a legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (and other appropriate powers) to include the matters outlined in Section 1.2 below, and the conditions and informatives outlined in Section 1.3 and 1.4 below.
1.1.2 That if the Committee resolve that planning permission be granted, that the application first be referred to the Mayor of London pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2000, as an application for a new building exceeding 30 metres in height, involving more than 5000 residential units and development which comprises a total floorspace ... view the full minutes text for item 9.3 |
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4 Mastmaker Road, London E14 9UB PDF 151 KB Minutes: Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, presented items 9.3 and 9.4, which related to the erection of two buildings of 48 storeys and 39 storeys to provide 763 residential units, retail (Class A1), food and drink (Class A3, A4), business (B1) and leisure (D2) uses with new vehicular accesses, parking, open space and landscaping at 1 Millharbour, London E14 9SL; and the erection of buildings up to 21 storeys in height comprising 190 residential units, retail (Class A1) or food and drink (Class A3/A4) and community uses (Class D1/D2) together with new access arrangements, parking, open space and landscaping at 4 Mastmaker Road, London E14 9UB as both applications were linked.
On a vote of
6 for 3 abstentions
The Committee AGREED that the application for the erection of buildings up to 21 storeys in height comprising 190 residential units, retail (Class A1) or food and drink (Class A3/A4) and community uses (Class D1/D2) together with new access arrangements, parking, open space and landscaping at 4 Mastmaker Road, London E14 9UB be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined below:
1.1.1 The satisfactory completion of a legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 and 278 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (and other appropriate powers) to include the matters outlined in Section 1.2 below, and the conditions and informatives outlined in Sections 1.3 and 1.4 below. 1.1.2 The application first be referred to the Mayor of London pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2000, as an application for a new building exceeding 30 metres in height. 1.1.3 The Committee confirmed that it had taken the environmental information into account, as required by Regulation 3 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1999. 1.1.4 The Committee agreed that following issue of the decision, a statement be placed on the Statutory Register confirming that the main reasons and considerations on which the Committee’s decision was based, were those set out in the Planning Officer’s report to the Committee (as required by Regulation 21(1)(c) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1999.
Legal Agreement
1.2 Section 106 agreement to secure the following:
(1) A total of 136 affordable housing units (516 habitable rooms). The affordable housing consists of 17 units (58 habitable rooms) provided onsite associated with the onsite private housing and 119 units (458 habitable rooms) provided onsite associated with the scheme at 1 Millharbour (PA/05/1782) and in accordance with the mix type as specified in Section 7.7.7 of the officer’s report (2) The appropriate financial contribution of £291,650 (index linked from April 2002) towards the improvements and upgrades of the transport infrastructure, public realm and open spaces, provision of training and employment and securing community facilities and achieving the objectives of the Millennium as set out within the Millennium Quarter Master Plan (3) Provide £249,650 towards education to mitigate the demand of the additional population on education facilities (4) Provide £800,000 towards education to mitigate the ... view the full minutes text for item 9.4 |
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397-411 Westferry Road, London E14 PDF 163 KB Minutes: The Committee NOTED that the application had been withdrawn for further consideration by officers.
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