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 Councillor Bill Turner. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Bill Turner.
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 56 KB Decision: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs) were made.
However non DPIs on items were declared as follows:
Councillor Helal Abbas declared an interest in agenda item 7.2. (Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1) (PA/12/02228) and 7.3 (47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF) (PA/12/02131). This was on the basis that he was a Council appointed Board Member of Tower Hamlets Community Housing. He had also received briefings and representations on these items from interested parties but had not expressed an opinion.
Councillor Carlo Gibbs declared an interest in agenda item 7.2. (Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1) (PA/12/02228) and 7.3 (47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF) (PA/12/02131). This was on the basis that he was a Council appointed Board Member of Tower Hamlets Community Housing. He had also been contacted by interested parties on agenda item 7.2.
Councillor Helal Uddin declared an interest in agenda item 7.2. (Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1) (PA/12/02228) and 7.3 (47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF) (PA/12/02131). This was on the basis that he was a Council appointed Board Member of the Tower Hamlets Community Housing.
Minutes: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs) were made.
However non DPIs on items were declared as follows:
Councillor Helal Abbas declared an interest in agenda item 7.2. (Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1) (PA/12/02228) and 7.3 (47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF) (PA/12/02131). This was on the basis that he was a Council appointed Board Member of Tower Hamlets Community Housing. He had also received briefings and representations on these items from interested parties but had not expressed an opinion.
Councillor Carlo Gibbs declared an interest in agenda item 7.2. (Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1) (PA/12/02228) and 7.3 (47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF) (PA/12/02131). This was on the basis that he was a Council appointed Board Member of Tower Hamlets Community Housing. He had also been contacted by interested parties on agenda item 7.2.
Councillor Helal Uddin declared an interest in agenda item 7.2. (Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1) (PA/12/02228) and 7.3 (47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF) (PA/12/02131). This was on the basis that he was a Council appointed Board Member of the Tower Hamlets Community Housing.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 68 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 8th November 2012.
Decision: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 8th November 2012 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 8th November 2012 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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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 42 KB The deadline for registering to speaking at this meeting is 4pm Tuesday 11th December 2012.
Decision: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections, together with details of persons who had registered to speak at the meeting.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections, together with details of persons who had registered to speak at the meeting.
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Nil Items Decision: Nil items. Minutes: Nil items. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION PDF 57 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 Monitoring Officer.
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With the agreement of the Committee, the order of business was varied as set out below |
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Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1 (PA/12/02228) PDF 587 KB Additional documents: Decision: Update Report Tabled
On a vote of 5 in favour, 1 against and 2 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1 (PA/12/02228) be GRANTED for the redevelopment of site (including land at Fakruddin Street) to provide a 63(100% affordable housing) units within three blocks measuring between two and seven storeys including associated shared and private amenity space, landscaping, disabled parking, cycle parking, child play area and community centre (273sqm) subject to:
2. The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the obligations set out in the report.
3. The conditions and informatives set out in the report
Minutes:
Update Report tabled.
A Member requested that, in future, the update reports be e-mailed to Members prior to the meeting, to give Members time to read them. Officers Agreed to consider this. The meeting was adjourned for 10 minutes to allow Members to read the update.
Pete Smith (Development Control Manager) introduced the application at Fakruddin Street and Pedley Street, London E1.
The application stemmed from the Royal Mint Scheme granted permission in 2011 by the Committee. This scheme fell below the threshold for schemes normally considered by this committee. However, the Service Head for Planning Services had considered it appropriate for the scheme to be dealt with by this Committee due to the links with the Royal Mint scheme.
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Aulad Miah spoke in objection. He stated that he was speaking on behalf of the 700 people that signed the petition and the letters against. This was unfair as the proposal was for private luxury homes. The Pedley Street site was next to railway lines. Therefore was not suitable for residential development. The noise and vibration would be unacceptable as shown by the report on the Weavers House by Gateway Housing. The scheme breached the sunlight policy. Officers should visit the site as the report was based on a desk based study.
The Chair clarified that Officers were required to visit sites in researching applications. Members were familiar with the site.
Mr Miah stated that there was a lack of services to support the increased population i.e. GPs places. The developers had ignored the feedback from the consultation.
Members asked questions of Mr Miah for clarity. In reply, Mr Miah stressed that there was a lack of services to accommodate the scheme and open space. The Gateway report (on Weavers House) was undertaken when the East London Line extension was undertaken. It found that the noise impact on Weavers House from the line was unacceptable. This scheme was even closer to the line. Half of the land around the Pedley street site was designated as open space.
He was not against the development of the site in principle as there was a need for affordable housing. Yet the units were not affordable. There was a lack of family units and no amenity space. The height and number was excessive and should be reduced. The quality was poor with focus on numbers rather than quality to meet the Royal Mint permission obligations. The existing units in the area were of high quality so this would be out of keeping. These issues should be addressed.
Tim Limberick spoke in objection. He stated that he was speaking on behalf of a resident of Weavers House of 25 years. He objected to: the height of the proposal, overdevelopment, the impact on infrastructure, parking, segregation with the community due to the design, impact on sightlines, lack of family homes, oversupply of smaller units at the expense of the former and loss of light and privacy. ... view the full minutes text for item 7.1 |
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47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF (PA/12/02131) PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Decision: Update Report
On a vote of 6 in favour and 1 against, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission 47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF (PA/12/02131) be GRANTED for the redevelopment of the site by the erection of a seven storey residential building comprising 60 (100%) affordable housing units including associated shared and private amenity space, landscaping, disabled parking, cycle parking and use of viaduct arches to provide ancillary plant room, residential storage area, waste storage and ancillary residential facilities subject to
2. The prior completion of a s106 legal agreement to secure the obligations set out in the report.
3. The conditions and informtaives set out in the report
4. That, if by the 28th February 2013, the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to refuse planning permission.
Minutes: Pete Smith (Development Control Manager) introduced the application regarding 47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF.
Shahanur Khan spoke in objection to the scheme. He stated that he was speaking on behalf of a residents association for the area. He objected to the pressure on services, the enforceability of the car free agreement and lack of affordable housing. The proposal did not address this. The scheme would result in overdevelopment and asb, obstruct sunlight and views, increase pollution and lead to heath hazards. There was a lack of consultation with residents.
Peter Exton spoke in support of the scheme. He highlighted the extensive consultation carried out with residents. The community centre on the site would be retained on site. The housing was genuinely affordable. The scheme complied with policy and should be granted.
Amy Thompson (Planning Officer) presented the detailed report. The scheme also sought to fulfil the obligations on the Royal Mint scheme (PA/11/00642) for affordable housing, similar to the previous item (7.2 on the agenda). She explained the outcome of the local consultation, the site location and surrounds. She described the housing mix, height, design, the communal space and the access route.
In reply, Members asked questions of Officers. Their responses are summarised below.
On a vote of 6 in favour and 1 against, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission 47 Repton Street, London E14 7BF (PA/12/02131) be GRANTED for the redevelopment of the site by the erection of a seven storey residential building comprising 60 (100%) affordable housing units including associated shared and private amenity space, landscaping, disabled parking, cycle parking and use of viaduct arches to provide ancillary plant room, residential storage area, waste storage and ancillary residential facilities subject to
2. The prior completion of a s106 legal agreement to secure the obligations set out in the report.
3. The conditions ... view the full minutes text for item 7.2 |
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Councillors Judith Gardiner and Helal Uddin left the meeting at this point (9:40 pm) |
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Decision: Update report tabled.
On a vote of 0 in favour of the Officer recommendation, 5 against, with 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission at Car Park at South East Junction of Preston's Road and Yabsley Street, Preston's Road, London, E14 (PA/12/02107) be NOT ACCEPTED for full planning application for the erection of two buildings of 7 & 26 storeys comprising 190 residential units (78 x 1 bed; 58 x 2 bed; 50 x 3 bed; 2 x 4 bed; 2 x 5 beds), 134sq.m of gym space at upper ground level, 42 car parking spaces and 244 cycling spaces at basement level, communal open space and associated works, due to Members’ 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, along with the implications of the decision.
(The Members that voted on this item were Councillors Helal Abbas, Zara Davis, Carlo Gibbs, Emma Jones, Stephanie Eaton and Shahed Ali)
Minutes: Update report tabled.
Pete Smith (Development Control Manager) introduced the application regarding the Car Park at South East Junction of Preston's Road and Yabsley Street, Preston's Road, London.
There were no registered speakers.
Mandip Dhillon (Planning Officer) presented the detailed report and the update report. She explained the site location, the current use, the surrounds and the planning history. Permission was granted in 2012 for residential use of the site. Therefore the principal of residential use had been established. However that scheme was found to be undeliverable. This scheme on the other hand was fully viable.
17 letters of objection had been received to the proposal. The issues raised in objection were outlined.
Ms Dhillon explained the housing mix. Housing services were satisfied with the affordable rents in relation the accepted levels. It included an overall 35% affordable housing (made up of affordable rent and shared ownership). Furthermore 10% of all units would be wheelchair accessible. Other features included a gym available to all residents.
CABE did raise issues with the design. However it was considered that the revised proposal was in keeping with the area. Their points had now been addressed. The s106 had been assessed by the Council’s Planning Contributions Overview Panel. It was considered that education should be prioritised.
On balance it was considered that the scheme was acceptable and Officers recommended that it should be approved.
In response Members asked questioned about:
Officers addressed each point as summarised below.
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