Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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Appointment of Vice-Chair for 2013/2014. To elect a Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for the Municipal Year 2013/2014.
Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Helal Abbas and seconded by Councillor Denise Jones and RESOLVED
That Councillor Marc Francis be elected Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2013/2014
Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Helal Abbas and seconded by Councillor Denise Jones and RESOLVED
That Councillor Marc Francis be elected Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2013/2014
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Carli-Harper Penman and Rajib Ahmed for who Councillor Joshua Peck was deputising. Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Carli-Harper Penman and Rajib Ahmed for who Councillor Joshua Peck was deputising. |
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 56 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.
Decision: Councillor Joshua Peck declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in agenda items 9.2, City Pride Public House, 15 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH (PA/12/03248) and 9.3 Island Point, Site At 443 To 451, Westferry Road, London (PA/12/03247). The declaration was made on the basis that his employer had a contract with the landowner. He indicated that he would leave the room for the consideration of these items.
Minutes: Councillor Joshua Peck declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in agenda items 9.2, City Pride Public House, 15 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH (PA/12/03248) and 9.3 Island Point, Site At 443 To 451, Westferry Road, London (PA/12/03247). The declaration was made on the basis that his employer had a contract with the landowner. He indicated that he would leave the room for the consideration of these items.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 85 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 18th April 2013. Decision: The Committee RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 18th April 2013 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 18th April 2013 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 To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee.
The deadline for registering to speak at this meeting is 4pm Tuesday 11th June 2013. 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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Additional documents:
Decision: That the Strategic Development Committee’s Terms of Reference, Quorum, Membership and Dates of future meetings as set out in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 to the committee report be noted. Minutes: That the Strategic Development Committee’s Terms of Reference, Quorum, Membership and Dates of future meetings as set out in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 to the committee report be noted. |
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DEFERRED ITEMS Nil items Decision: Nil items Minutes: Nil items |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION PDF 315 KB Additional documents: |
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Decision: Update Report tabled.
On a vote unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/12/00637) at Land adjacent to Langdon Park Station, corner of Cording Street and Chrisp Street, 134-156 Chrisp Street, London E14 be GRANTED for the redevelopment of the site to provide a residential led mixed use development, comprising the erection of part 5 to 22 storey buildings to provide 206 dwellings and 129 sqm of new nursery space falling within use class D1, plus car parking spaces, cycle parking, refuse/recycling facilities and access together with landscaping including public, communal and private amenity space.
Subject to
2. Any direction by The London Mayor
3. The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations set out in the committee report.
4. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above acting within normal delegated authority.
5. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters set out in the report and the additional condition in the update.
6. Any other conditions(s) and informatives considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal
7. That, if within 3 months of the date of this committee the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to refuse planning permission.
Minutes: Update Report Tabled.
Pete Smith (Development Committee Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the item regarding Land adjacent to Langdon Park Station for the redevelopment of the site to provide a residential mixed use development with a new nursery space and associated works.
Members were reminded that on 6th March 2013, the Committee were minded to refuse the application for a number of reasons. Since that time, the applicant had made major changes to the scheme to address the concerns. In view of this and also the changes in the membership of the Committee at the annual Council meeting, the scheme was now being reported to the Committee as a new application.
Graham Harrington (Planning Officer) presented the detailed report and the update. He described in detail the scheme and surrounds including the proximity of the Town Centre, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station and the Langdon Park Conservation Area. He described the changes made to the scheme following the March meeting relating to the housing mix including the increase in affordable and family sized units. He also highlighted the plans to relocate the community space and on site child play space and the public realm improvements.
It was also now proposed to use the commercial space for D1 use only and provide additional contributions for affordable housing.
He advised of the outcome of the consultation (that was carried out again). Further letters of objection had been submitted as well as letters of support. The materials fitted in with the surrounding area that were a variety of designs. The s106 fully complied with the Council’s SPD. Overall, Officers considered that this was a much improved scheme with no symptoms of overdevelopment area taking into the height and density. The scheme was recommended for approval.
In response to Members, Officers described the height of the surrounding tall buildings in the area that generally were of comparable heights to the proposal. This included tall buildings on the nearby East India Dock Road. Officers also explained the plans to rationalise the housing tenure mix that had helped add value. As a result of which, and the increase in sales values, the applicant was now able to offer the additional contributions for offsite affordable housing. Officers considered that these plans were acceptable given the circumstances. There were conditions on the application to mitigate any noise and vibration from the DLR. Any plans to change the D1 nursery would need a separate application and permission. The proposal would help reinforce the area as a landmark point along with the existing tall building near the DLR. There would be an opportunity to review the housing mix, before the scheme commenced, to see if more affordable housing could be provided should market conditions improve. It was planned to provide several areas of open space that would be open to the public (including the semi open space).
On a vote unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/12/00637) at Land adjacent to Langdon Park ... view the full minutes text for item 9.1 |
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City Pride Public House, 15 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH (PA/12/03248) PDF 2 MB Additional documents: Decision: Councillor Joshua Peck left the meeting for the consideration of the remaining items of business.
Update Report Tabled
On a vote of 2 in favour of the Officer recommendation, 4 against and 1 abstention the Committee RESOLVED:
That the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission (PA/12/03248) at City Pride Public House, 15 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH be NOT ACCEPTED for the erection of residential (Class C3) led mixed use 75 storey tower(239mAOD) comprising 822 residential units and 162 serviced apartments (Class C1), and associated amenity floors, roof terrace, basement car parking, cycle storage and plant, together with an amenity pavilion including retail (Class A1-A4) and open space.
The Committee were minded to refuse the application due to concerns over:
· Height and scale in relation to the stepping down policy for tall buildings in the Canary Wharf area in Council policy. · Density in relation to the London Plan and the number of units in the extant scheme. · Lack of public open space. · Housing mix in view of the lack of mixed tenure.
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, Dr Emma Jones, Denise Jones Marc Francis, Md. Miah Maium and Kabir Ahmed)
Minutes: Update Report Tabled
Councillor Joshua Peck left the meeting for the consideration of the remaining items of business.
Pete Smith (Development Committee Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the items regarding the City Pride Public House for a new residential 75 storey tower and the linked Island Point scheme (Item 9.3) providing 173 residential unitsand associated works.
Note: It was agreed that the Committee would consider the presentations on the two schemes (9.2 & 9.3) together (including the speakers cases, Members questions and debate) as the applications were closely linked. However, the Committee would vote on the items separately.
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Gill Crawford spoke in objection to the scheme. In terms of the City Pride scheme, she objected that the height was 23 metres higher than the approved scheme. She objected to the density that exceeded the London Plan guidance and the Council’s policies. There would be an overconcentration of units in the area that would result in a loss of privacy for both the future and existing occupants. The plans would also have a negative impact on daylight and sunlight due to the height. The plans would increase traffic congestion. It would also place undue pressure on infrastructure (i.e. schools, transport, the utilities and water system) that were already stretched to capacity in the Isle of Dogs area.
In terms of Island Point, the scheme would have an overbearing impact on Julian House and Lockesfield Place Estate that were much lower in height. Locksfield Place would experience a loss of daylight and privacy due to the proposed boundary for the development. There would also be an overconcentration of social housing that would create a ghetto. The scheme would also place an undue pressure on infrastructure that was already at full capacity in the Isle of Dogs area. The contributions were insufficient to mitigate the impact on infrastructure for both schemes.
Edward Buckenham spoke in objection to the scheme as the Planning consultant for Lockesfield Place Estate residents. He objected to the segregation in housing mix on both sites. The argument for this centred on viability. However, he did not believe that this justified such a deviation from Council policy that encouraged mixed communities. The Greater London Authority (GLA) considered that the concentration of housing types was a concern. The applicant should explore having some affordable units in the City Pride scheme. He referred to the recent Skylines application refused by the Committee due to height and density. The same decision should be made here for consistency. He referred to an independent study of the daylight impact that was submitted to the Council on behalf of theLockesfield Place Estate. This showed that there would be a major loss of light within Lockesfield Place and BRE guidelines were exceeded.
Councillor Peter Golds spoke in objection to the schemes as a local Councillor. He referred to the detailed letter by the GLA on the schemes. He considered that the lack of mixed housing ... view the full minutes text for item 9.2 |
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Island Point, Site At 443 To 451, Westferry Road, London (PA/12/03247) PDF 1 MB Decision: Update Report Tabled
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
That planning permission (PA/12/03247) at Island Point, Site At 443 To 451, Westferry Road, London be DEFERRED for the erection of buildings ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys with rooftop pavillions rising to 6 storeys, providing 173 residential units (Use Class C3) with underground parking, open space, plant and associated community building (Class D1).
The Committee were minded to defer the scheme in view of the decision not to accept the previous linked scheme City Pride Public House, 15 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH (PA/12/03248)
(The Members that voted on this item were Councillors Helal Abbas, Zara Davis, Dr Emma Jones, Denise Jones Marc Francis, Md. Miah Maium and Kabir Ahmed)
Minutes: Update Report Tabled
For a summary of the presentation and debate on this item, see previous item 9.2 City Pride Public House, 15 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH (PA/12/03248)
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
That planning permission (PA/12/03247) at Island Point, Site At 443 To 451, Westferry Road, London be DEFERRED for the erection of buildings ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys with rooftop pavillions rising to 6 storeys, providing 173 residential units (Use Class C3) with underground parking, open space, plant and associated community building (Class D1).
The Committee were minded to defer the scheme in view of the decision to not accept the previous linked scheme City Pride Public House, 15 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH (PA/12/03248)
(The Members that voted on this item were Councillors Helal Abbas, Zara Davis, Dr Emma Jones, Denise Jones Marc Francis, Md. Miah Maium and Kabir Ahmed)
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