Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies were received from Councillors Rofique Ahmed, Sirajul Islam and Simon Rouse. Councillors Ohid Ahmed and Motin Uz-Zaman deputised on behalf of Councillors Ahmed and Islam, and Councillor Tim Archer deputised on behalf of Councillor Rouse.
Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Rofique Ahmed, Sirajul Islam and Simon Rouse. Councillors Ohid Ahmed and Motin Uz-Zaman deputised on behalf of Councillors Ahmed and Islam, and Councillor Tim Archer deputised on behalf of Councillor Rouse.
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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. See attached note from the Chief Executive.
Decision: Councillors made declarations of interest in the items included on the agenda as follows:
Minutes: Councillors made declarations of interest in the items included on the agenda as follows:
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary 31st January 2008.
Decision: The minutes of the meeting held on 31st January 2008 were agreed as a correct record.
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 31st January 2008 were agreed as a correct record.
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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 by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of any amendments be delegated to the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED 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 of Development & Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
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PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee. 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 position relating to deferred items.
Minutes: The Committee noted the position relating to deferred items.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION Additional documents: Minutes: The order of business of the meeting was varied for procedural convenience but all items are shown in their original agenda order, for ease of reference.
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4 to 6 and 16 to 22 Middlesex Street and 3 to 11 Goulston Street, E1 Decision: On a vote of 4 for and 3 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a 17 storey office building rising to a maximum height of 76m (and providing 41,361 sqm office floorspace); 8 storey hotel plus plant room; building (providing 207 guest rooms and comprising 15,002 sqm floorspace); together with 872 sqm of Class A1 to A4 use (retail) floorspace; and ancillary car parking, serving, landscaping and new vehicular access at 4-6 and 16-22 Middlesex Street and 3-11 Goulston Street, E1 be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor
B The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations:
C That the Corporate Director Development and Renewal be delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.
D That the Corporate Director Development and Renewal be delegated authority to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the following matters:
Conditions
1. Time Limit 2. Design/materials of external materials proposed. 3. Details of a) Design of Building to include inclusive design principles b) Hard and Soft Landscaping c) External lighting and CCTV scheme 4. Secure by design statement 5. Submission of a statement of the methods of working for the demolition and construction phases. 6. Details of construction of the foul and surface water drainage system. 7. Submission of details of external ventilation/extract ducts to A3 units. 8. Submission of high level/roof top plant and sound attenuation. 9. Submission of details of refuse/recycling proposals. 10. Submission of details of disabled access and inclusive design. 11. Limit hours of operation of restaurant/bat (Mon-Sun 8am to 11pm). 12. Details of Water Efficiency measures. 13. Submission of details of site foundations. 14. Details of renewable energy measures/assessment to meet minimum 10% provision. 15. Cycle storage. 16. Site Management Plan: location and management of plantings, next boxes and green walls. 17. Archaeology Investigation Study. 18. Submission of a Code of Construction Practice (CoCP) 19. Hours of construction (8am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm on Sat and not at all on Sunday or Bank Holidays). 20. Any other condition considered necessary by the Head of Development Decisions.
Informatives
1. Section 106 agreement required. 2. Section 278 (Highways) agreement required; and 3. Any other informatives considered necessary by the Head of Development Decisions. 4. Construction Environmental Management Plan Advice. 5. Environment Agency Advice. 6. English Heritage Advice. 7. Ecology Advice. Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a 17 storey office building rising to a maximum height of 76m (and providing 41,361 sqm office floorspace); 8 storey hotel plus plant room; building (providing 207 guest rooms and comprising 15,002 sqm floorspace); together with 872 sqm of Class A1 to A4 use (retail) floorspace; and ancillary car parking, serving, landscaping and new vehicular access at 4-6 and 16-22 Middlesex Street and 3-11 Goulston Street, E1.
Mr Terry Natt, Strategic Applications Manager, presented a detailed report on the application, outlining the proposal and explaining the reasons why it had been recommended for approval. He informed the Committee that there was a good Section 106 legal agreement proposed to mitigate any effects from the development.
Members asked questions relating to the financial contributions towards affordable housing, and expressed concern that £1.5 million would be insufficient. Questions were also asked relating to carbon emissions, wind effects, landscaping and the Petticoat Lane Market.
The Committee was advised that a number of conditions had been proposed to ensure the development met carbon emissions targets. The wind effects had been assessed and were considered to be acceptable. Local Area Partnerships would advise on appropriate locations for public realm contributions, in line with the emerging Aldgate Master Plan. Members were reminded that the use of part of the existing site for market stalls was a private agreement with the owner and not for consideration of the Committee.
Members proposed that the Section 106 agreement be amended to include cultural and heritage facilities and initiatives and that the financial contribution towards affordable housing be increased to £3 million. Mr Kiely advised the Committee that increasing the figure for affordable housing could render the application unviable. However, the motion was carried.
Councillor Shahed Ali expressed his concern that the loss of a number of market stalls in Petticoat Lane Market had not been acknowledged in the application, and wished his displeasure to be noted in the minutes.
On a vote of 4 for and 3 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a 17 storey office building rising to a maximum height of 76m (and providing 41,361 sqm office floorspace); 8 storey hotel plus plant room; building (providing 207 guest rooms and comprising 15,002 sqm floorspace); together with 872 sqm of Class A1 to A4 use (retail) floorspace; and ancillary car parking, serving, landscaping and new vehicular access at 4-6 and 16-22 Middlesex Street and 3-11 Goulston Street, E1 be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor
B The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations:
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32-42 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6HZ Decision: On a vote of 5 for and 4 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a 4 to 25 storey buildings to provide 3,443 sq m of commercial floorspace with the use classes A1, A2, A3, A4, B8, D1 and/or D2 together with 360 residential units, 83 car parking, bicycle parking, refuse/recycling facilities, access, public amenity space and new public square at 32-42 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6HZ be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor of London.
B The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations:
1) Affordable housing provision of 35% of the proposed habitable rooms with a 71/29 split between rented/shared ownership to be provided on site. 2) A contribution of £313,548 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on healthcare facilities. 3) A contribution of £537,000 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on education facilities. 4) A contribution of £25,000 for the improvement of bus stops on Bethnal Green Road and Shoreditch High Street. 5) A contribution of £150,000 towards improving street environment and walking links between the development. 6) £2,093,978 for cultural, social and community products and for the provision of workspace off site. 7) Completion of a car free agreement to restrict occupants applying for residential parking permits. 8) TV Reception monitoring and mitigation. 9) Commitment towards utilising employment initiatives in order to maximise the employment of local residents. 10) Preparation, implementation and review of a Green Travel Plan. 11) Preparation, implementation and review of a Service Management Plan.
C That the Corporate Director, Development & Renewal be delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.
D The Corporate Director, Development & Renewal be delegated authority to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the following matters:
Conditions
1. Permission valid for 3 years. 2. Details of the following are required: a) Samples of materials for external fascia of building b) Ground floor public realm c) Cycle parking d) Security measures to the building e) All external landscaping (including roof level amenity space and details of brown and/or green roof systems) including lighting and security measures, details of the ground floor defensible spaces overlooking the internal courtyard, walls, fences, gates and railings, screens/canopies, entrances, seating and litter bins f) The design of the lower floor elevations of commercial units including shopfronts g) Escape doors 3. The storage and collection/disposal of rubbish. 4. Landscape Maintenance and Management Plan. 5. Parking – maximum of 83 cars (including 4 disabled spaces) and a minimum of 360 residential and 110 non-residential bicycle spaces. 6. Construction of storage facilities for oils, fuels and chemicals. 7. Investigation and remediation measures for land contamination (including water pollution potential). 8. Archaeological investigation. 9. Details of the site foundation works. 10. Construction of storage facilities for oils, fuels or chemicals to be carried out. 11. Construction Environment Management Plan, including dust monitoring. 12. Submission of the sustainable design measures and construction ... view the full decision text for item 7.2 Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a 4 to 25 storey buildings to provide 3,443 sq m of commercial floorspace with the use classes A1, A2, A3, A4, B8, D1 and/or D2 together with 360 residential units, 83 car parking, bicycle parking, refuse/recycling facilities, access, public amenity space and new public square at 32-42 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6HZ.
Mr Brendan Pinch spoke in objection on the grounds that the development would be out of keeping and inappropriate for the area. He highlighted the objection which had been made by English Heritage and raised concerns over the effect of the scheme on the nearby conservation area and listed buildings. He felt that the scheme was too dense and constituted overdevelopment of the site.
Ms Amanda Reynolds spoke in objection on behalf of Open Shoreditch. She felt that the applicant had not taken into account the local context, and that the development would have an adverse effect on the public realm. It would overshadow the surrounding buildings; and was too dense. She also raised concerns relating to design, scale and massing.
Mr Tim Gaskell spoke on behalf of the applicant. He felt that the development would regenerate the area, providing employment and housing. He addressed the objections raised regarding the height and explained that the context of the area was changing. The development would open up a link to the Rich Mix Centre from Brick Lane.
Councillor Oliur Rahman spoke on behalf of the residents. He disagreed with the figures stated in the report relating to affordable housing and argued that the residents needed more family sized accommodation. He did not feel that the proposal was in accordance with policy.
Councillor Tim O’Flaherty spoke on behalf of the residents. He did not feel that sufficient consultation had taken place, either with residents or with the Local Area Partnership.
Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, presented a detailed report on the application, outlining the proposals including the locations of the blocks of affordable housing and commercial units. He informed the Committee that the proposal was in line with policy and advised on each issue which the Committee needed to take into consideration when making its decision. He advised on land use, employment generation, height, mass, scale and design, parking, open space, access and sustainability. He explained that the proposal was also acceptable in terms of daylight/sunlight and did not display any of the usual symptoms of overdevelopment, and therefore a refusal on those grounds could not be sustained. The Mayor of London’s policy had identified the area as being suitable for tall buildings, and the GLA were in support of the scheme. He reminded Members that the site was not within the conservation area. However, the Committee needed to be mindful of its effect on the setting of the adjacent conservation area.
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Heron Quays West, Heron Quays, London E14 Decision: The Committee unanimously RESOLVED that demolition of the existing buildings and structures on the site, partial infilling of South Dock and its redevelopment by: · erection of a part 12 storey, part 21 storey and part 33 storey building comprising Class B1 offices; construction of 3 levels of basement for Class A retail units, underground parking, servicing & plant; · construction of a subterranean pedestrian link to the Jubilee Place Retail Mall and the Jubilee Line Station incorporating Class A retail accommodation; · erection of a 4 storey building for Class A3 (restaurant and cafe) and A4 (drinking establishments) uses, and/or at first and part second floor level Class D1 (training centre); · relocation of the canal between South Dock and Middle Dock from the eastern to western part of the application site; · provision of a new publicly accessible open space; · associated infrastructure and landscaping together with other works incidental to the application (PA/07/3088);
at Heron Quays West, Heron Quays, London E14 be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor
B The prior completion of a legal agreement to the satisfaction of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), to secure the following planning obligations:
Financial Contributions
a) Provide £175,000 for the improvement and upgrade of the 24 hour lighting in the lower Westferry Roundabout. b) Provide a contribution of £870,521 towards open space management. This will fund the enhanced management of existing public open spaces on the Isle of Dogs for a period of 5 years. c) Provide a contribution of £1,500,000 for Heron Quays public realm improvements. d) Provide a contribution of £3,178,000 towards social and physical infrastructure, in line with similar developments elsewhere in the Canary Wharf estate, the projects/improvements would be defined under specific headings within the S106 agreement, those being
i.Sustainable transport initiatives; improvements to facilitate walking, cycling, sustainable transport modes, including improvements in accordance with the Cycle Route Implementation Plan and Millwall Outer Dock walkway improvements. ii.Heritage and culture; improvements to preserve and enhance the history and character of the Docklands/Isle of Dogs area iii.Open Space improvements to preserve and enhance the history and character of the Docklands/Isle of Dogs area iv.Provision of affordable flexible business space; to assist small/start-up businesses within the Borough
e) Provide a contribution of £3,000,000 towards Docklands Light Railway (DLR) capacity enhancement works and works that would improve the hard landscape under Heron Quays station f) Provide £1,800,000 towards TfL Buses improvements (£200,000 per bus per year for three years) g) Provide £2,250,000 towards the conversion of 3 grass pitches to Astroturf to increase capacity, in accordance with the Council’s emerging Sports Pitch Strategy h) Provide £2,500,000 towards social and community facilities i) Provide £3,000,000 towards Employment and Training, such as ‘pump priming’ the new employment service during the first two years of its operation
(Total s106 contribution of £18,273,521)
Non-Financial Contributions
j) TV Reception - mitigation of any impacts on TV Reception k) Publicly Accessible Open Space and Walkways - Maintenance of new publicly accessible open space ... view the full decision text for item 7.3 Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the redevelopment of Heron Quays London E14.
Mr Terry Natt, Strategic Applications Manager, presented a detailed report on the application, outlining the reasons why the application had been recommended for approval.
Members asked a number of questions relating to employment, sports pitches and access to the waterway. The view was taken that access should be secured by way of the S106 agreement in perpetuity. It was also proposed that the financial contributions towards community facilities be for the benefit of any community organisation on the Isle of Dogs and not ringfenced for one inparticular.
The Committee unanimously RESOLVED that demolition of the existing buildings and structures on the site, partial infilling of South Dock and its redevelopment by: · erection of a part 12 storey, part 21 storey and part 33 storey building comprising Class B1 offices; construction of 3 levels of basement for Class A retail units, underground parking, servicing & plant; · construction of a subterranean pedestrian link to the Jubilee Place Retail Mall and the Jubilee Line Station incorporating Class A retail accommodation; · erection of a 4 storey building for Class A3 (restaurant and cafe) and A4 (drinking establishments) uses, and/or at first and part second floor level Class D1 (training centre); · relocation of the canal between South Dock and Middle Dock from the eastern to western part of the application site; · provision of a new publicly accessible open space; · associated infrastructure and landscaping together with other works incidental to the application (PA/07/3088);
at Heron Quays West, Heron Quays, London E14 be GRANTED subject to
A Any direction by the Mayor
B The prior completion of a legal agreement to the satisfaction of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), to secure the following planning obligations:
Financial Contributions
a) Provide £175,000 for the improvement and upgrade of the 24 hour lighting in the lower Westferry Roundabout. b) Provide a contribution of £870,521 towards open space management. This will fund the enhanced management of existing public open spaces on the Isle of Dogs for a period of 5 years. c) Provide a contribution of £1,500,000 for Heron Quays public realm improvements. d) Provide a contribution of £3,178,000 towards social and physical infrastructure, in line with similar developments elsewhere in the Canary Wharf estate, the projects/improvements would be defined under specific headings within the S106 agreement, those being
i.Sustainable transport initiatives; improvements to facilitate walking, cycling, sustainable transport modes, including improvements in accordance with the Cycle Route Implementation Plan and Millwall Outer Dock walkway improvements. ii.Heritage and culture; improvements to preserve and enhance the history and character of the Docklands/Isle of Dogs area iii.Open Space improvements to preserve and enhance the history and character of the Docklands/Isle of Dogs area iv.Provision of affordable flexible business space; to assist small/start-up businesses within the Borough
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Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London Decision: The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of the existing buildings on site and construction of a mixed use development comprising of two buildings. The main building ranges from 12 to 32 storeys with a maximum height of 95 metres (99.5 AOD) and a 10 storey 'Rotunda' building being a maximum height of 31.85 metres (36.15 AOD). Use of the new buildings for 546 residential units (Use Class C3) (87 x Studios, 173 x 1 bedrooms, 125 x 2 bedrooms, 147 x 3 bedrooms, 14 x 4 bedrooms), 5,390 sqm for hotel (Use Class C1) and /or Serviced Apartments (Sui Generis), 1,557 sqm of Leisure floorspace (Use Class D2) and 1,654 sqm commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1/A2/A3 and/or A4). Plus a new vehicle access, 150 car parking spaces in one basement level, public and private open space and associated landscaping and public realm works at ground floor level at Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London be GRANTED subject to
Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the redevelopment of Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London.
Ms Ila Robertson, Planning Officer, presented a detailed report on the application. She informed the Committee that two further representations had been received from the GLA and CABE and were detailed in the addendum report and detailed the benefits of the scheme and the reasons for the officers’ recommendation for approval.
Members asked questions relating to the unit size, the location of the residential and commercial elements within the site, the financial contributions towards education, the affordable housing split and the access to cycle parking. Some concern was expressed over the height and density of the building.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of the existing buildings on site and construction of a mixed use development comprising of two buildings. The main building ranges from 12 to 32 storeys with a maximum height of 95 metres (99.5 AOD) and a 10 storey 'Rotunda' building being a maximum height of 31.85 metres (36.15 AOD). Use of the new buildings for 546 residential units (Use Class C3) (87 x Studios, 173 x 1 bedrooms, 125 x 2 bedrooms, 147 x 3 bedrooms, 14 x 4 bedrooms), 5,390 sqm for hotel (Use Class C1) and /or Serviced Apartments (Sui Generis), 1,557 sqm of Leisure floorspace (Use Class D2) and 1,654 sqm commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1/A2/A3 and/or A4). Plus a new vehicle access, 150 car parking spaces in one basement level, public and private open space and associated landscaping and public realm works at ground floor level at Indescon Court, 20 Millharbour, London be GRANTED subject to
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