Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies were received from Councillor Rofique Ahmed. Councillor Alibor Choudhury would be arriving late.
Therefore, in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, the Committee RESOLVED that Councillor Josh Peck be elected Chair of the meeting.
Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Rofique Ahmed. Councillor Alibor Choudhury would be arriving late.
Therefore, in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, the Committee RESOLVED that Councillor Josh Peck be elected Chair of the meeting.
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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.
Decision: Councillor Abjol Miah declared a personal interest in item 7.1 as the ward Member for Shadwell.
Councillor Rupert Eckhardt declared personal interests in item 7.2 as it was an important site on the Isle of Dogs and in item 7.3 as the ward Member for Millwall.
Councillor Josh Peck declared a personal interest in item 8 as Christ Church Gardens had previously received funding from his employer, the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Minutes: Councillor Abjol Miah declared a personal interest in item 7.1 as the ward Member for Shadwell.
Councillor Rupert Eckhardt declared personal interests in item 7.2 as it was an important site on the Isle of Dogs and in item 7.3 as the ward Member for Millwall.
Councillor Josh Peck declared a personal interest in item 8 as Christ Church Gardens had previously received funding from his employer, the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 95 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 15th March 2007.
Decision: The minutes of the meeting held on 15th March 2007 were confirmed as a correct record by the Chair, subject to an amendment to the recommendation on item 6.2 relating to a contribution to the lighting of the towpath.
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 15th March 2007 were confirmed as a correct record by the Chair, subject to an amendment to the recommendation on item 6.2 relating to a contribution to the lighting of the towpath.
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RECOMMENDATIONS To RESOLVE that, in the event of amendments to recommendations being made by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of any amendments be delegated to the Corporate Director Development and Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
Decision: The Committee RESOLVED that, in the event of amendments to recommendations being made, the task of formalising the wording of any amendments be delegated to the Corporate Director Development & Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED that, in the event of amendments to recommendations being made, the task of formalising the wording of any amendments be delegated to the Corporate Director Development & Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
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PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS PDF 45 KB To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee, the wording of which has been amended to reflect the wording in the Constitution which was approved by full Council on 8th March 2007.
Decision: The Committee noted the procedure and those who had registered to speak.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure and those who had registered to speak.
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Decision: The Committee noted the current position in relation to deferred items.
Minutes: The Committee noted the current position in relation to deferred items.
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John Bell House, 10 King David Lane, London PDF 240 KB Decision: On a vote of 3 for and 1 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment to provide a 10 storey plus ground floor building comprising 132 bedroom student accommodation and landscaping at John Bell House, 10 King David Lane be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor
B The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
a) Car Free Agreement b) Preparation of a Green Travel Plan c) Public realm improvements including footpath upgrade, signage and street furniture: £150,000 d) Transport improvements: £25,000 e) Use of Local Labour in Construction f) TV reception mitigation measures
C That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions:
1) Time limit for Full Planning Permission 2) Details of the following are required: · Elevational treatment including samples of materials for external fascia of building; · Ground floor public realm (detailed landscape plan for ground floor public realm improvements) 3) Student housing Management Plan required 4) Terrace use hours restriction 5) Archaeological investigation 6) 278 (Highways) agreement required for public realm works 7) Hours of construction limits (0800 – 1800, Mon-Fri, 0800 – 1300 Sat) 8) Details of insulation of the ventilation system and any associated plant required 9) Hours of operation limits – hammer driven piling (10am – 4pm, Mon – Fri) 10) Details required for on site drainage works 11) Full particulars of the refuse/recycling storage required 12) Code of Construction Practice, including a Construction Traffic Management Assessment required 13) Details of finished floor levels required 14) Details of surface water source control measures required 15) Biomass heating and renewable energy measures to be implemented 16) Black redstart habitat provision required 17) Land contamination study required to be undertaken 18) Any other condition(s) required necessary by the Head of Development Decisions.
Informatives
1) Environment Agency advice 2) Site notice specifying the details of the contractor required 3) Standard of fitness for human habitation, means of fire escape and relevant Building Regulations
D That if by 10th August 2007 the legal agreement had not been completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to refuse planning permission.
(Councillor Alibor Choudhury arrived at 7.45 pm and therefore could not take part in the vote on this item.)
Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the redevelopment to provide a 10 storey plus ground floor building comprising 132 bedroom student accommodation and landscaping at John Bell House, 10 King David Lane.
Mr Ron Osborne addressed the Committee on behalf of the residents in objection on the grounds of height, proximity to neighbouring properties, pollution, disruption and noise and disturbance from the student accommodation use.
Mr Stuart Black addressed the Committee on behalf of London Metropolitan University. He informed the Committee that the site was currently in use as student accommodation and that there was only one other facility in the Borough for the University, with a large number of students to house. He believed the proposal would improve the current accommodation and security at the site.
Ms Renee Goodwin presented a detailed report and update report. She detailed the objections received and the conditions which would mitigate against the concerns raised. She advised the Committee that the Council’s Conservation officers were satisfied with the design amendments to the scheme and did not believe it would have an adverse effect on the nearby St Paul’s Church. Ms Goodwin outlined the issues for consideration and advised that the London Plan recognised the need for student accommodation across London. She emphasised that the use on the site had already been established, the proposal was to upgrade it.
Members asked questions relating to the Section 106 legal agreement and the demand for student accommodation in the Borough. Concern was expressed that there had been a number of similar applications and that Tower Hamlets should not be providing more than its share of student accommodation when there was a current housing shortage for its residents.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment to provide a 10 storey plus ground floor building comprising 132 bedroom student accommodation and landscaping at John Bell House, 10 King David Lane be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor
B The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
a) Car Free Agreement b) Preparation of a Green Travel Plan c) Public realm improvements including footpath upgrade, signage and street furniture: £150,000 d) Transport improvements: £25,000 e) Use of Local Labour in Construction f) TV reception mitigation measures
C That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions:
1) Time limit for Full Planning Permission 2) Details of the following are required: · Elevational treatment including samples of materials for external fascia of building; · Ground floor public realm (detailed landscape plan for ground floor public realm improvements) 3) Student housing Management Plan required 4) Terrace use hours restriction 5) Archaeological investigation 6) 278 (Highways) agreement required for public realm works 7) Hours of construction limits (0800 – 1800, Mon-Fri, 0800 – 1300 Sat) 8) Details of insulation of the ventilation system ... view the full minutes text for item 7.1 |
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The London Arena, Limeharbour, London E14 PDF 263 KB Decision: The Committee unanimously RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment by the erection of 8 buildings 7 to 43 storeys to provide 149,381 sq m of floor space over a podium for use as 1057 residential units, 25,838 sq m of Class B1 (offices), a 149 room hotel; a 10,238 sq m apart-hotel; a Class D1/D2 community facility of 1,329 sq m, 2,892 sq m for use within Classes A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5, Class D2 health club of 1,080 sq m, associated car parking, landscaping including new public open spaces and a dockside walkway at the London Arena, Limeharbour be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor.
B The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
a) A proportion of 35% on a gross floor space basis of the proposed units to be provided as affordable housing with the socially rented mix as specified in the table attached in Section 8.15. b) Provide £150,000 towards the installation of Docklands Arrival Information System (DAISY) within the London Arena development. c) Provide a minimum of £400,000 towards the D5 bus service or new bus service (TFL proposal) and potential new bus stops on East Ferry Road. d) Implement measures to offset signal interruption to mitigate the adverse effects on DLR radio communications. e) Provide £125,000 towards general improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes in the area including crossings and new paving surfaces. f) Provide £75,000 towards the signalisation of the junction of Marsh Wall/ Limeharbour with a green man phase. g) Provide £108,848 towards open space improvements to cater for the demand that will arise from the new housing on existing open space and recreational facilities. h) Set of measures for the public realm including provision of the public piazza and access to the Dockside Walkway. i) Provide £524,877 towards education to mitigate the demand of the additional population on education facilities. j) Provide £2,856,640 towards medical facilities to mitigate the demand of the additional population on medical facilities. k) Provide £125,000 towards the Local Labour in Construction (LliC) programme. l) Provide £75,000 towards Skillsmatch to maximise the employment of local residents. m) Preparation of a Workplace Travel Plan (including welcome pack for residents). n) Preparation of a Service and Delivery Plan. o) Obligations in relation to construction works (noise levels, hours of work, transport arrangements, air quality, method statements) to be secured through a Code of Construction Practice. p) TV Reception monitoring and mitigation q) Preparation and implementation of a public art strategy including involvement of local artists. r) Completion of a car free agreement to restrict occupants applying for residential parking permits. s) Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan – post construction. t) Provision of a health club incorporating a football pitch and associated facilities for community use. u) Further negotiation to provide the following to LDA’s requests: · A portion of the business space to be provided as managed affordable workspace · Firming up and ... view the full decision text for item 7.2 Minutes: Ms Renee Goodwin introduced the site and proposal for the redevelopment by the erection of 8 buildings 7 to 43 storeys to provide 149,381 sq m of floor space over a podium for use as 1057 residential units, 25,838 sq m of Class B1 (offices), a 149 room hotel; a 10,238 sq m apart-hotel; a Class D1/D2 community facility of 1,329 sq m, 2,892 sq m for use within Classes A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5, Class D2 health club of 1,080 sq m, associated car parking, landscaping including new public open spaces and a dockside walkway at the London Arena, Limeharbour.
Ms Goodwin presented a detailed report and update report. She outlined the amendments to the proposal from the previously approved scheme and advised the Committee of the response from the GLA in respect of affordable housing, which was optimum for the site. She detailed the issues for consideration and the conditions proposed.
Members asked questions relating to the financial contribution to medical facilities, the amount of affordable housing and the traffic congestion. Ms Goodwin informed the Committee that a contribution would be made to the Tower Hamlets PCT and the money would be allocated to areas of need. The percentage of family sized affordable housing had increased from the previous scheme and TfL had carried out a traffic assessment and was satisfied.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment by the erection of 8 buildings 7 to 43 storeys to provide 149,381 sq m of floor space over a podium for use as 1057 residential units, 25,838 sq m of Class B1 (offices), a 149 room hotel; a 10,238 sq m apart-hotel; a Class D1/D2 community facility of 1,329 sq m, 2,892 sq m for use within Classes A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5, Class D2 health club of 1,080 sq m, associated car parking, landscaping including new public open spaces and a dockside walkway at the London Arena, Limeharbour be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor.
B The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
a) A proportion of 35% on a gross floor space basis of the proposed units to be provided as affordable housing with the socially rented mix as specified in the table attached in Section 8.15. b) Provide £150,000 towards the installation of Docklands Arrival Information System (DAISY) within the London Arena development. c) Provide a minimum of £400,000 towards the D5 bus service or new bus service (TFL proposal) and potential new bus stops on East Ferry Road. d) Implement measures to offset signal interruption to mitigate the adverse effects on DLR radio communications. e) Provide £125,000 towards general improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes in the area including crossings and new paving surfaces. f) Provide £75,000 towards the signalisation of the junction of Marsh Wall/ Limeharbour with a green man phase. g) Provide £108,848 towards open space improvements to cater for the demand that ... view the full minutes text for item 7.2 |
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Arrowhead Quay (East of 163 Marsh Wall), Marsh Wall, London PDF 316 KB Decision: The Committee unanimously RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment of site to provide a 16 storey and 26 storey plus plan (119m AOD to top of plant) office building including retail (Class A1)/ restaurant (Class A3) uses on part of the ground floor and basement car park (79,244 sq m gross), dockside walkway and landscaped plaza at Arrowhead Quay (East of 163 Marsh Wall), Marsh Wall be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor.
B The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
· A contribution of £50,000 to public art · A contribution of £4,971,376.62 in accordance with the Millennium Quarter Masterplan Tariff. · A contribution of £20,000 towards the provision of (Docklands Arrival Information System) boards at appropriate locations within the proposed development. · Contributions towards any equipment upgrade required to mitigate the adverse affects of this development on DLR's radio communications. Furthermore, a radio survey is to be conducted before and after the construction phase to assess the level of impact the development may have on the DLR radio signal. · The provision of a public walkway through the site as part of the east-west dockside walkway and a north – south link for the public piazza. · Commitment towards utilising employment initiatives such as the Local Labour in Construction (LliC) in order to maximise the employment of local residents. · TV reception monitoring and mitigation. · Environmental Management Plan · Restrictions on Additional Floorspace · Preparation of a Travel Plan
A Section 278 agreement to secure the following:
Associated highways works to the frontage along Marsh Wall and the area under public ownership across the junction with Admirals Way.
C That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions
Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the redevelopment of site to provide a 16 storey and 26 storey plus plan (119m AOD to top of plant) office building including retail (Class A1)/ restaurant (Class A3) uses on part of the ground floor and basement car park (79,244 sq m gross), dockside walkway and landscaped plaza at Arrowhead Quay (East of 163 Marsh Wall), Marsh Wall.
Ms Renee Goodwin, Strategic Applications Manager, presented the report and update report on the application. She detailed the changes which had been made to the application since the previously approved application and outlined the main issues for the Committee to consider when making its decision.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment of site to provide a 16 storey and 26 storey plus plan (119m AOD to top of plant) office building including retail (Class A1)/ restaurant (Class A3) uses on part of the ground floor and basement car park (79,244 sq m gross), dockside walkway and landscaped plaza at Arrowhead Quay (East of 163 Marsh Wall), Marsh Wall be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor.
B The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
· A contribution of £50,000 to public art · A contribution of £4,971,376.62 in accordance with the Millennium Quarter Masterplan Tariff. · A contribution of £20,000 towards the provision of (Docklands Arrival Information System) boards at appropriate locations within the proposed development. · Contributions towards any equipment upgrade required to mitigate the adverse affects of this development on DLR's radio communications. Furthermore, a radio survey is to be conducted before and after the construction phase to assess the level of impact the development may have on the DLR radio signal. · The provision of a public walkway through the site as part of the east-west dockside walkway and a north – south link for the public piazza. · Commitment towards utilising employment initiatives such as the Local Labour in Construction (LliC) in order to maximise the employment of local residents. · TV reception monitoring and mitigation. · Environmental Management Plan · Restrictions on Additional Floorspace · Preparation of a Travel Plan
A Section 278 agreement to secure the following:
Associated highways works to the frontage along Marsh Wall and the area under public ownership across the junction with Admirals Way.
C That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions
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BISHOPS SQUARE S106 PLANNING OBLIGATIONS ALLOCATION FOR DECISION PDF 208 KB Additional documents: Decision: The Committee unanimously RESOLVED that
(i) the project list, attached as Appendix 1 to the Committee report be approved;
(ii) the Boundary extension indicated to enable resources to support projects recommended by PCOP which are outside the original s106 boundary, as shown on Plan 1 attached to the Committee report, be approved;
(iii) the completion of the negotiation of a Deed of Variation to the existing s106 legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the boundary extension and any other variations required to allow allocation in line with the project list and subsequent re-allocations be approved;
(iv) that the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to amend project allocations and/or identify new projects, in relation to issues such as the following:
- the re-allocation of any outstanding funds or resources not able to be spent if the intended s106 variation cannot be agreed; - additional boundary changes to secure the Deed of Variation negotiations; - any re-allocation if projects cannot ultimately go-ahead; and - allocation of any additionally accumulated interest.
Minutes: Mr David Williams, Development Manager, presented a detailed report on the allocation of S106 monies from the Bishops Square development. The development, which had been completed in 2005, had generated a £8,580,377 financial contribution to be spent in accordance with the legal obligations detailed in the Section 106 legal agreement.
The Committee considered the list of projects for the S106 monies, which had been recommended by the Planning Contributions Overview Panel. Mr Williams explained that the Panel had consisted of officers representing each area of the Council and each had identified priorities for the Borough. Members asked a number of questions relating to the process of consultation and the specific projects recommended.
The Committee RESOLVED that
(i) the project list, attached as Appendix 1 to the Committee report be approved;
(ii) the Boundary extension indicated to enable resources to support projects recommended by PCOP which are outside the original s106 boundary, as shown on Plan 1 attached to the Committee report, be approved;
(iii) the completion of the negotiation of a Deed of Variation to the existing s106 legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the boundary extension and any other variations required to allow allocation in line with the project list and subsequent re-allocations be approved;
(iv) that the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to amend project allocations and/or identify new projects, in relation to issues such as the following:
- the re-allocation of any outstanding funds or resources not able to be spent if the intended s106 variation cannot be agreed; - additional boundary changes to secure the Deed of Variation negotiations; - any re-allocation if projects cannot ultimately go-ahead; and - allocation of any additionally accumulated interest.
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