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Councillor Sabina Akhtar declared a Non DPI interest in agenda 5.1 Land at Blackwall Yard, Blackwall Way, London, E14 2EH (PA/20/02509). This was on the grounds that he husband, Councillor Ehtasham Hoque was speaking in support of the application. She considered that she could consider the application with an open mind.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 9^th June 2021

  The Committee RESOLVED

1.                 That the unrestricted minutes of the Strategic Development Committee held on  9^th June 2021 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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 Strategic Development Committee.

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 Strategic Development Committee.

There are none.

There were none.

Proposal:

Phased redevelopment of the site and construction of 5 buildings (with maximum heights of between 9 and 39 storeys) comprising residential dwellings of mixed tenure, primary school & nursery, commercial, business & service floorspace, communal floorspace, public house, realignment of & environmental improvements to Blackwall Way, associated car & cycle parking, landscaping & public realm works (including alterations to the existing graving dock), installation of plant and associated works. External repairs and alterations to Grade II listed graving dock.

This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

Recommendation:

Grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations

Gareth Gwynne(Area Planning Manager (West), Planning Services, Place) introduced the application for planning and listed building consent for the phased redevelopment of the site and construction of 5 buildings (with maximum heights of between 9 and 39 storeys) comprising a mixed used residential led scheme with associated works. He also advised of a number of corrections to the paragraph numbers in the Committee report and that the heritage assessment should refer to section 196 of the National Planning Framework and not the Planning Act.

James Woolway (Senior Planning Officer (East Team) introduced the report, advising of the character of the site,  the surrounding area and the key features of the scheme. There had been extensive consultation. 24 letters of objection had been received. The issues raised were noted around such matters as  sunlight and daylight impacts, increased Anti – Social Behaviour (ASB) , bulk scale and massing. 83 representations in support were also received. In terms of the land use, the scheme would provide over 1,500sqm of commercial and retail spaces spread throughout the scheme, creating new jobs. This had been supported by a Retail Impact Assessment showing that the proposals would not undermine nearby centres. This was strongly supported

The plans sought to deliver new homes, including a policy compliant mix of affordable housing at 35% with a 70:30 split in favour of social rented tenure. (263 new affordable homes within the scheme). The affordable housing would be truly integrated into the scheme. Officers were mindful of the shortfall of family housing in the private housing mix. However, on balance it was felt that the overall housing mix was acceptable.

The quality of the accommodation would be high. The development would also provide generous levels of play space, communal amenity space and publicly accessible open space. The residents of all the tenures would have access to the bulk of the communal amenity space. The level of child play space met policy requirements and there would be an off site contribution for works to offset this shortfall.

The scheme would deliver a number of other benefits and this included:

•         A 2FE primary school or an alternative community use that would be secured by the s106.

•         The delivery of a ‘Community Hub’ within the primary plot on site which will allow for public access and utility for local residents in addition to those of Blackwall Yard. 

•         The provision of a Multi – Use Games Area (MUGA) to allow for external access out of hours.

•         Restoration and enhancement of the Grade II Listed Blackwall Yard Graving Dock which has not benefitted from public access for a considerable length of time.

•         Improved linkages and public access through the site.

•         Biodiversity enhancements, including the provision of new trees and meadow land

Careful consideration had been given to the heritage assessment. Overall, Officers considered that on balance the likely planning benefits of the proposal would outweigh the less than substantial harm to heritage assets. The application had been accompanied  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.1