Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies were received from Councillor M. Shahed Ali (for whom Councillor Marc Francis deputised), Councillor Joshua Peck and Councillor Dulal Uddin.
Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor M. Shahed Ali (for whom Councillor Marc Francis deputised), Councillor Joshua Peck and Councillor Dulal Uddin.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 20 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 Chief Executive.
Decision:
Minutes:
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 43 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 April 2009.
Note: The minutes of the 19th February meeting of the Committee, as submitted for approval to the 15th April meeting, contained a typographical error resulting in the omission of certain elements of the Committee's decisions on items 7.1 and 7.2 including delegations to officers in respect of legal agreements and conditions. For the avoidance of doubt the corrected minutes are now re-submitted for formal confirmation.
Additional documents: Decision: The minutes of the meetings held on 19th February and 15th April 2009 were agreed and approved as a correct record, subject to the correction of the name of Councillor Stephanie Eaton in the declarations of interest section in the minutes of 15 April.
(The minutes of 19th February were resubmitted in order to rectify typographical errors relating to decisions on agenda items 7.1 and 7.2.)
Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 19th February and 15th April 2009 were agreed and approved as a correct record, subject to the correction of the name of Councillor Stephanie Eaton in the declarations of interest section in the minutes of 15 April.
(The minutes of 19th February were resubmitted in order to rectify typographical errors relating to decisions on agenda items 7.1 and 7.2.)
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RECOMMENDATIONS 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 Development and Renewal 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 Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.
Decision: 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 Development and Renewal 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 Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.
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 Development and Renewal 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 Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.
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PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS PDF 17 KB To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee. Decision: The Committee noted the procedure. Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure. |
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St Katharine Docks, St Katharine's Way, E1 PDF 72 KB Additional documents: Decision: After consideration of the reasons for refusal as set out in the officer’s supplemental report, on a vote of 4 for and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:
Minutes: After consideration of the reasons for refusal as set out in the officer’s supplemental report, on a vote of 4 for and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:
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Eric and Treby Estates, Treby Street, Mile End, London PDF 307 KB Additional documents: Decision: On a vote of 2 for and 2 against [the supplemental recommendations], the Chair did not exercise his casting vote and the Committee subsequently RESOLVED that consideration of the officers report be DEFERRED pending a report to the next meeting so that Officers may provide further information on the following matters raised by Members:
· How the shortfall of finance between the estimated £12.5m total cost of estate regeneration improvements and the likely sum of £8.2m to be generated by the development will be managed, and confirmation that the scheme will continue to be viable. · Consultation to obtain the comments of appropriate Officers from the Directorates of Children’s Services and Communities, Localities and Culture regarding the potential loss of children’s play space. · Possible alternative proposals for the redevelopment of 1-14 Brokesley Street, including construction details, such as type of brickwork proposed. · The possibility of reduction in height of proposed development at the corner of Eric Street/Hamlets Way. · Further information on proposals for car-free residential units. · The total area of open space that will be built upon. · Why only a net addition of 19 new affordable housing units are proposed to be provided.
The meeting then adjourned at 8.05 p.m. and reconvened at 8.15 p.m.
Minutes: Ms Ane-Mari Peter, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.
Ms Lene Milaa and Mr Mark Taylor, local residents, spoke in objection to the application.
Mr Steve Inkpen spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Councillor Ahmed Hussain, a Ward Member, spoke in objection to the application.
On a vote of 2 for and 2 against [the supplemental recommendations], the Chair did not exercise his casting vote and the Committee subsequently RESOLVED that consideration of the report be DEFERRED pending a report to the next meeting so that Officers may provide further information on the following matters raised by Members:
· How the shortfall of finance between the estimated £12.5m total cost of estate regeneration improvements and the likely sum of £8.2m to be generated by the development will be managed, and confirmation that the scheme will continue to be viable. · Consultation to obtain the comments of appropriate Officers from the Directorates of Children’s Services and Communities, Localities and Culture regarding the potential loss of children’s play space. · Possible alternative proposals for the redevelopment of 1-14 Brokesley Street, including construction details, such as type of brickwork proposed. · The possibility of reduction in height of proposed development at the corner of Eric Street/Hamlets Way. · Further information on proposals for car-free residential units. · The total area of open space that will be built upon. · Why only 19 new affordable housing units are proposed to be provided.
The meeting then adjourned at 8.05 p.m. and reconvened at 8.15 p.m.
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Holland Estate, Commercial Street, London PDF 3 MB Please replace the report contained in the main agenda with the attached updated version of Item 7.2 Holland Estate, Commercial Road.
Additional documents:
Decision: On a vote of 3 for and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for refurbishment of the retained existing dwellings on Holland Estate, the replacement of 43 dwellings, (13 x one bed flats, 9 x two bed flats,18 x three bed flats and 3 x four bed flats) totalling 143 habitable rooms within Ladbroke House, Bradbury House, Evershed House and Denning point with the erection of 209 new residential units containing studio, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms, provision of a new community centre (use class D1) of 644sqm, a new Eastend Homes local housing office and head office of 1,078sqm (use class B1), the introduction of an Estate wide landscaping scheme and the replacement of 11 retail units (including 2 kiosks) with 6 new retail units providing some 1,490sqm comprising use classes A1, A2 and A3, be GRANTED at the Holland Estate, Commercial Street, London, subject to the legal agreement, conditions and informatives set out in the supplemental agenda report, with the addition of a further informative that Officers work with the applicant to seek transitional support for retailers whose businesses will be affected by the development works.
Minutes: Following the adjournment, Councillors Shahed Ali and Stephanie Eaton did not return to the meeting prior to the Officer’s introduction and, following debate and questions, the Chair informed them that they were not eligible to vote on the matter in accordance with Part 5.2, Section 13.5, of the Council’s Constitution.
Councillor Archer proposed an amendment, seconded by Councillor Francis, to agree the scheme as tabled but to add an informative aimed at protecting the interests of existing retailers during the transition period when works were being carried out to retail premises on the Holland Estate.
The amendment was accepted by Members for incorporation into the resolution and, on a vote of 3 for and 0 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for refurbishment of the retained existing dwellings on Holland Estate, the replacement of 43 dwellings, (13 x one bed flats, 9 x two bed flats,18 x three bed flats and 3 x four bed flats) totalling 143 habitable rooms within Ladbroke House, Bradbury House, Evershed House and Denning point with the erection of 209 new residential units containing studio, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms, provision of a new community centre (use class D1) of 644sqm, a new Eastend Homes local housing office and head office of 1,078sqm (use class B1), the introduction of an Estate wide landscaping scheme and the replacement of 11 retail units (including 2 kiosks) with 6 new retail units providing some 1,490sqm comprising use classes A1, A2 and A3, be GRANTED at the Holland Estate, Commercial Street, London, subject to the legal agreement, conditions and informatives set out in the supplemental agenda report, with the addition of a further informative that Officers work with the applicant to seek transitional support for retailers whose businesses will be affected by the development works.
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Site bounded by Leman Street, Whitechapel High Street, Commercial Road and Buckle Street PDF 657 KB Decision: On a vote of 3 for and 2 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a part 19-storey, part 21-storey building (102.5 Above Ordinance Datum (AOD)) comprising office floorspace (Use Class B1) and retail floorspace (Use Class A1-A4) at ground floor level, together with underground parking, associated plant, servicing and landscaping, be GRANTED at the site bounded by Leman Street, Whitechapel High Street, Commercial Road and Buckle Street, subject to the legal agreement, conditions and informatives set out in the Officer’s update report and subject further to recommendation 3.2 (B)(5) of the update report being amended to read:
“Provide £150,000 for the preparation and implementation of a public art strategy including involvement of local artists.”
Minutes: Councillor Archer proposed an amendment, seconded by Councillor Eaton, that consideration of the report be deferred for further investigations into the holding objection lodged by The Historical Royal Palaces. On a vote of 2 for and 3 against, the amendment was declared lost.
Councillor Shahed Ali proposed an amendment, seconded by Councillor Francis, to agree the scheme as submitted but to amend the recommendations by deleting the reference to Whitechapel Art Gallery in recommendation 3.2(B)(5) of the update report.
The amendment was accepted by Members for incorporation into the resolution and, on a vote of 3 for and 2 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a part 19-storey, part 21-storey building (102.5 Above Ordinance Datum (AOD)) comprising office floorspace (Use Class B1) and retail floorspace (Use Class A1-A4) at ground floor level, together with underground parking, associated plant, servicing and landscaping, be GRANTED at the site bounded by Leman Street, Whitechapel High Street, Commercial Road and Buckle Street, subject to the legal agreement, conditions and informatives set out in the Officer’s update report and subject further to recommendation 3.2 (B)(5) of the update report being amended to read:
“Provide £150,000 for the preparation and implementation of a public art strategy including involvement of local artists.”
CHAIR’S REMARKS
The Chair commented that, this being the final meeting of the Committee for the current Municipal Year, he wished to thank the Members and Officers for their hard work and support during his term of office.
Councillor Francis stated that the illustrative material provided by Planning staff had assisted greatly with decision-making and he congratulated the Chair on his leadership of the Committee over the past year.
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