Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Rania Khan and Shiria Khatun, on behalf of whom Councillors Sirajul Islam and Helal Abbas deputised respectively.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Rania Khan and Shiria Khatun, on behalf of whom Councillors Sirajul Islam and Helal Abbas deputised respectively.
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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: Members declared interests in items on the agenda for the meeting as set out below:-
Minutes: Members declared interests in items on the agenda for the meeting as set out below:-
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 60 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 November 2009. Decision: RESOLVED that the unrestricted minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2009 be confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings.
Minutes: RESOLVED that the unrestricted minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2009 be confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings.
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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:
Minutes:
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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 for hearing objections and those who had registered to speak at the meeting.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections and those who had registered to speak at the meeting.
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Job Centre Plus, 60 Commercial Road, London E1 1LP PDF 40 KB Decision: On a vote of three for and nil against, it was -
RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of the existing building at 60 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LP and erection of a 21 storey building plus basement to provide retail/commercial/community unit (Use Class A1/A2/A3/A4B1/D1) at ground floor and student accommodation and ancillary uses together with associated servicing, landscaping and other incidental works be REFUSED, subject to any direction from the Mayor of London, for the following reasons:-
Minutes: Mr Owen Whalley, Head of Planning & Building Control, introduced the report regarding the application for planning permission concerning the premises at Jobcentre Plus, 60 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LP, which had been deferred at the meeting of the Committee held on 10 November, 2009.
Mr Jerry Bell, Interim Strategic Applications Manager, presented details of the suggested reasons for refusal of the planning application, based on concerns voiced by Members at that meeting. He indicated that, despite a revised S106 application having been put forward by the applicant (as set out in the report) the other substantive issues raised by Members had not been properly addressed.
Members confirmed that the report adequately reflected the matters raised and, on a vote of three for and nil against, it was -
RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of the existing building at 60 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LP and erection of a 21 storey building plus basement to provide retail/commercial/community unit (Use Class A1/A2/A3/A4B1/D1) at ground floor and student accommodation and ancillary uses together with associated servicing, landscaping and other incidental works be REFUSED, subject to any direction from the Mayor of London, for the following reasons:-
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Eric and Treby Estates, Mile End, Treby Street, London PDF 310 KB Additional documents: Decision: On a vote of four for and three against, it was –
RESOLVED:
(1) That planning permission be GRANTED for the regeneration of Eric and Treby Estate, comprising the refurbishment of existing buildings, the demolition of 14 bed-sit units at 1-14 Brokesley Street and the erection of buildings between 1 and 7 storeys to provide 179 residential units (comprising: 19 x studio, 61 x 1 bed, 52 x 2 bed, 38 x 3 bed and 9 x 5 bed), two new community buildings of 310 sq.m and 150 sq.m, a new housing management office of 365 sq.m and 251 sq.m of commercial space and the introduction of an estate wide landscape improvement scheme, subject to:-
(a) Any direction by the Mayor of London;
(b) The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations listed in paragraph 3.3B of the Officer’s report, as amended by paragraph 3.2 of the Officer’s update report so as to include the following non-financial planning obligation:
- The bus stop outside site 8 shall be relocated to an alternative location (to be agreed in consultation with Transport for London), or suitable alternative access arrangements agreed.
(2) That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal be delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement above.
(3) That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal be delegated authority to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters listed at paragraph 3.5 of the Officer’s report.
(4) That Conservation Area Consent be GRANTED for the demolition of 1-14 Brokesley Street, subject to the conditions listed at paragraph 3.6 of the Officer’s report.
(5) That, if by 30 April 2010 the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal be delegated power to refuse planning permission.
NOTE: At this point the Chair indicated that the order of business on the agenda would be varied in order to consider item 7.4, in view of the fact that speakers were registered and a large number of the public present. However, the agenda items are recorded in their original order for ease of reference. Minutes: Mr Owen Whalley, Head of Planning & Building Control, introduced the report regarding the application for planning permission for the regeneration of Eric and Treby Estate.
The Chair then invited representations from persons who had registered for speaking rights in accordance with the procedures for hearing objections, as set out in the Council’s Constitution.
Mr Mark Taylor, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application, expressing the view that:
Ms Katherine Taylor, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application, stating that:
Mr Steve Inkpen, speaking for the applicant, stated that there would be an overall increase in open space in the estates and the position regarding parking had been reviewed. He added that: · There would be some £20m. of investment in the estates, including £12m improvement works and £7m in grants from the Homes and Communities Agency. The new build properties would replace bedsits with efficient homes, built to Lifestyle standards and including wheelchair access. · More secure street frontage would be provided aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour, with a safer environment in general and more secure windows, etc. · There would be six new play areas, including ... view the full minutes text for item 7.1 |
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40 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP PDF 927 KB Decision: On a vote of one for and four against, it was –
RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission for demolition of the existing building at 40 Marsh Wall and erection of a 39 storey building (equivalent of 40 storeys on Manila Street) with three-level basement, comprising a 305 bedroom hotel (Use Class C1) with associated ancillary hotel facilities including restaurants (Use Class A3), leisure facilities (Use Class A3), leisure facilities (Use Class D2) and conference facilities (Use Class D1), serviced offices (Use Class B1); together with rooftop plant and associated landscaping and the formation of a taxi drop-off point on Marsh Wall be NOT ACCEPTED.
The Committee indicated that they were minded to refuse the planning application because of serious concerns over:
In accordance with Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal and the implications of the decision. Minutes: Mr Owen Whalley, Head of Planning and Building Control, introduced the application for demolition of the existing office building at 40 Marsh Wall and erection of a 39 storey building comprising a hotel and restaurant, leisure, conference and office facilities and ancillary developments.
Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, made a detailed presentation of the application, as contained in the circulated report, together with the reasons why planning permission was recommended for approval.
The Chair then invited questions from Members.
Councillor Shahed Ali put queries which were answered by Mr Irvine relating to any significant differences between the proposed boutique hotel and others nearby; ownership of the steps between 30-40 Marsh Wall; increase in traffic and pedestrian levels; high density development in the locality; the effect of queuing taxis and coaches arriving at the development; the need for servicing and refuse vehicles also to access the hotel.
Councillor Marc Francis asked questions which were answered by Mr Irvine concerning the objections raised regarding the impact on views from Greenwich Park; the use of S106 funds on the provision of york stone and granite sets; adverse effects of a 40 storey development on residential developments to the south of the site.
On a vote of one for and four against, it was –
RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission for demolition of the existing building at 40 Marsh Wall and erection of a 39 storey building (equivalent of 40 storeys on Manila Street) with three-level basement, comprising a 305 bedroom hotel (Use Class C1) with associated ancillary hotel facilities including restaurants (Use Class A3), leisure facilities (Use Class A3), leisure facilities (Use Class D2) and conference facilities (Use Class D1), serviced offices (Use Class B1); together with rooftop plant and associated landscaping and the formation of a taxi drop-off point on Marsh Wall be NOT ACCEPTED.
The Committee indicated that they were minded to refuse the planning application because of serious concerns over:
In accordance with Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal and the implications of the decision. |
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Former Beagle House, Braham Street, London E1 8EP PDF 3 MB Decision: On a vote of three for and four against, it was –
RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission for the demolition of the existing building at Former Beagle House, Barham Street, London, E1 8EP and the erection of a 17 storey building comprising two ground floor retail units (Class A1, A2, A3, or A4), 1st – 17th floor office use (Class B1) and two basement levels plus associated servicing, landscaping, plant accommodation, parking, access and any other works incidental to the application be NOT ACCEPTED.
The Committee indicated that they were minded to refuse the planning application because of serious concerns over:
In accordance with Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal and the implications of the decision. Minutes: Mr Owen Whalley, Head of Planning and Building Control, introduced the application for demolition of the existing building at Former Beagle House, Braham Street, London, E1 8EP and erection of a 17 storey building comprising retail units, office use and ancillary developments.
Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, made a detailed presentation of the application, as contained in the circulated report, together with the reasons why planning permission was recommended for approval.
The Chair then invited questions from Members.
Councillor Shahed Ali put forward questions, which were answered by Mr Irvine, relating to the purpose of S106 funds relating to small medium enterprise and small local projects; the need for further proposals to enable local people to make better use of public open space.
Councillor Stephanie Eaton raised queries that were answered by Mr Irvine regarding improvements to pedestrian access and concerns raised by English Heritage on the impact of the proposed development on nearby listed buildings.
Councillor Marc Francis asked questions that were answered by Mr Irvine concerning potential impact of the development on views of the Tower of London; consideration of tall building projects in the context of surrounding streets; the density of the proposed scheme and its impact on the immediate area; inadequate improvements to the local transport infrastructure; oversupply of office accommodation and limited local training/employment opportunities.
The Chair then called for a vote on the application and, on a vote of three for and four against, it was –
RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission for the demolition of the existing building at Former Beagle House, Barham Street, London, E1 8EP and the erection of a 17 storey building comprising two ground floor retail units (Class A1, A2, A3, or A4), 1st – 17th floor office use (Class B1) and two basement levels plus associated servicing, landscaping, plant accommodation, parking, access and any other works incidental to the application be NOT ACCEPTED.
The Committee indicated that they were minded to refuse the planning application because of serious concerns over:
In accordance with Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal and the implications of the decision. |
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Site at 438-490 Mile End Road, London E1 4PE PDF 2 MB Decision: On a vote of nil for and six against, it was –
RESOLVED
That the officer recommendation to grant planning permission for the demolition of existing structures at 438-490 Mile End Road, London, E1, and erection of a new building ranging from 3 to 9 storeys to provide a new education facility comprising teaching accommodation and associated facilities, student housing, cycle and car-parking, refuse and recycling facilities be NOT ACCEPTED.
The Committee indicated that they were minded to refuse the planning application because of serious concerns over:
In accordance with the Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal and the implications of the decision. Minutes: Mr Owen Whalley, Head of Planning and Building Control, introduced the report regarding the application to demolish the existing structures at 438-490 Mile End Road, London, E1 and provide a new educational facility.
The Chair then invited representations from persons who had registered for speaking rights in accordance with the procedures for hearing objections, as set out in the Council’s Constitution.
Ms Brenda Daley, a local resident, stated that a petition against the proposal had been signed by 152 residents of the Ocean Estate, who objected to the extension of the Queen Mary University Knowledge Hut beyond the boundary of the existing site. Concern was also expressed over the ongoing loss of work sites in Mile End to ever-increasing student accommodation. There was a consequent loss of family accommodation and community facilities for local people, with a growing student township and an increase in bars. This should be prevented by the Council as local infrastructure was approaching breaking point. Height reductions in the proposed scheme were also being sought, so that it would complement existing listed properties. There would be a material detriment to residents from the use of roof terraces and Toby Lane residents would be particularly affected.
On behalf of speakers in support of the application, Mr Charles Moran commented that the provision of student accommodation meant that there would be less pressure on local housing stock. He added that there would be 24 hour site management and no detriment to the local community. Significant local benefits would include the creation of 180 jobs associated with the running of the site as all non-teaching jobs would be recruited locally. The site along Mile End Road would not be suitable for family housing and the proposed scheme would allow the establishment of a firmer line for the site boundary. There had been significant changes in the height of the development, with amendments to its appearance and the removal of roof terraces. Consultation had been undertaken with local residents to ensure the maximum benefit to them and local groups were keen to use the community facility. The scheme was a fully funded and deliverable project.
Mr Imran Khan, a local student, stated that there was currently a lack of space for students and hardly any local community facilities. The scheme would result in employment benefits and allow access to courses that could be used by local people.
Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, presented the report and indicated that changes to the design of the application had resulted in a reduction of the gross internal floorspace; a reduction of bedspaces from 631 to 583; reduction in the maximum height from 11 to 9 storeys (mainly 7 storeys) and deletion of the roof terrace. Mr Irvine added that the application was supported by Officers for the reasons detailed in the circulated report.
The Chair then invited questions from Members.
Councillor Marc Francis put questions that were answered by Mr Irvine concerning the agreement to ensure employment of ... view the full minutes text for item 7.4 |
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Decision: On a vote of two for and four against, it was –
RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission for redevelopment of Former Goodmans Fields, 74 Alie Street (Land north of Hooper Street and east of 99 Leman Street, Hooper Street), London, to provide four courtyard buildings of 19-23 storeys, erection of a 4 storey terrace along Gower’s Walk, change of use to residential (Class C3) and construction of an additional storey to 75 Leman Street: the overall scheme comprising 772 residential units (Class Class C3), 650 bedroom student accommodation (sui generis), 351 bedroom hotel (Class C1), primary care centre (Class D1), commercial uses (Class A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1 and D2), public open space, landscaping, servicing, plant accommodation, car parking and access and associated works be NOT ACCEPTED.
The Committee indicated that they were minded to refuse the planning application because of serious concerns over:
In accordance with the Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal and the implications of the decision. Minutes: Mr Owen Whalley, Head of Planning and Building Control, introduced the application for redevelopment of Former Goodmans Fields, 74 Alie Street (land north of Hooper Street and east of 99 Leman Street), London, to provide four courtyard buildings of 5-10 storeys, six buildings of 19-23 storeys, erection of a 4 storey terrace along Gowers Wharf, change of use to residential and construction of an additional storey to 75 Leman Street, and ancillary developments.
Mr Jerry Bell, Strategic Applications Manager, made a detailed presentation of the application, as contained in the circulated report, together with the reasons why planning permission was recommended for approval.
The Chair then invited questions from Members.
Councillor Stephanie Eaton raised a query, which was answered by Mr Bell, regarding the need for a condition to ensure the replacement of mature street trees.
Councillor Marc Francis put forward questions, which were answered by Mr Bell, concerning the impact of the proposed development on the surrounding historic streets; why the proposed level of density in development was considered appropriate; mitigating factors regarding the impact on historic buildings; possible additional S106 funding contributions to healthcare and the continuation of a health facility; justification for proposed student accommodation; potential overdevelopment of the site and the impact of its height, bulk and mass on surrounding properties.
Councillor Shahed Ali asked questions, which were answered by Mr Bell, relating to potential problems arising from proposed additional student accommodation in the Whitechapel area; the need for additional housing for sale; possible reductions in the height of the development.
The Chair then called for a vote on the application and, on a vote of two for and four against, it was –
RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission for redevelopment of Former Goodmans Fields, 74 Alie Street (Land north of Hooper Street and east of 99 Leman Street, Hooper Street), London, to provide four courtyard buildings of 19-23 storeys, erection of a 4 storey terrace along Gower’s Walk, change of use to residential (Class C3) and construction of an additional storey to 75 Leman Street: the overall scheme comprising 772 residential units (Class Class C3), 650 bedroom student accommodation (sui generis), 351 bedroom hotel (Class C1), primary care centre (Class D1), commercial uses (Class A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1 and D2), public open space, landscaping, servicing, plant accommodation, car parking and access and associated works be NOT ACCEPTED.
The Committee indicated that they were minded to refuse the planning application because of serious concerns over:
In accordance with the Development Procedural Rules, the application was DEFERRED to enable Officers to prepare a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Committee setting out proposed detailed reasons for refusal and the implications of the decision. |