Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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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. Minutes: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made.
Councillor Md. Maium Miah declared an interest in agenda item (5.1) Suttons Wharf North, Palmers Road, London (PA/13/02108). This was on the basis that the Councillor was an Island Area Board Member for One Housing Group.
Councillor Zara Davis declared an interest in agenda item (6.1) Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY (PA/13/01276 and PA/13/01277).This was on the basis that the Councillor owned property in the nearby area.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 123 KB To confirm as a correct record of the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 21st November 2013.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 21st November 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.
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 AND MEETING GUIDANCE PDF 64 KB To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee and the meeting guidance
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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Suttons Wharf North, Palmers Road, London (PA/13/02108) PDF 38 KB Proposal: Application under s.73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for a variation of Condition 22 of the Planning Permission PA/11/3348 dated 30/03/12 to seek minor material amendments to the approved Suttons Wharf North development comprising the conversion of a part ground floor, first and second floor levels to create 8 residential units and retain 107sq.m of commercial floor space on the ground floor; and associated minor alterations to Block B
Recommendation: GRANT planning permission subject to the variation to the legal agreement, conditions and informatives.
Additional documents:
Minutes: Update Report Tabled.
Pete Smith (Development Control Manager) introduced the report regarding Suttons Wharf North, Palmers Road, London seeking minor material amendments to the approved Suttons Wharf North development.
Jane Jin (Planning Officer) presented the deferred report. It was reported that the Committee were minded to refuse the variation at its last meeting due to the perceived need for commercial units in the development and the lack of marketing work to inform the proposal. However, since then the applicant had amended the variation to reduce the number of residential units sought to 8 units (from 10) to allow the retention of some commercial floor to address the concerns.
Officers had considered the Members reasons for refusal and taking into account the amendment, considered that the suggested reasons would be very difficult to defend at appeal on planning grounds. Therefore, the Officers recommendation remained to grant the application. However, should Members be minded to refuse the application, the Committee were directed to the draft reasons for refusal in the report, based on the Committee’s initial concerns.
In response to Members, it was confirmed that the commercial units could be for either A1 or B1 use. The residential mix remained broadly the same with the reduction of two residential units. Officers also clarified the servicing plans. The level of which should be minimal.
At the conclusion of the discussion, Officers sought permission to amend the s106 agreement to reflect the changes to the proposal, since last reported to the Committee regarding the reduction in residential units. Officers would work with the applicant to agree the revised contributions should the application be agreed.
On a vote of 6 in favour of the Officer recommendation, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That the Application under s.73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for a variation of Condition 22 of the Planning Permission PA/11/3348 dated 30/03/12 be GRANTED to seek minor material amendments to the approved Suttons Wharf North development comprising the conversion of a part ground floor, first and second floor levels to create 8 residential units and retain 107sq.m of commercial floor space on the ground floor; and associated minor alterations to Block B, SUBJECT to:
2. The variation to the legal agreement to secure the additional planning obligations set out in the Committee report of 21st November 2013 subject to amendment to reflect the changes to the housing offer since reported to that meeting.
3. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above acting within normal delegated authority AND to amend the s106 agreement as indicted above to reflect the amended proposal.
4. 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 main committee report.
5. That, if within 3 months of the date of this committee’s resolution the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to refuse planning ... view the full minutes text for item 5.1 |
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Full Planning Permission PA/13/01638
Proposal: Demolition and redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising two basement floors and between 2 - 14 storeys. The proposal provides 78 residential units (Use Class C3), 456 sqm Class A1, 359 sqm Class A1/B1/D2 and 1,131 sqm A1/A3/A4/D2 at basement and ground floor; parking, plant and ancillary accommodation; a central courtyard and accessible amenity roof terraces.
Recommendation: GRANT planning permission subject to any direction by the London Mayor, a legal agreement, conditions and informatives.
Conservation Area Consent PA/13/01644
Proposal: Demolition of 1-5 Chance Street and 28 and 30-32 Redchurch Street in conjunction with the comprehensive redevelopment of the Huntingdon Estate site to provide a mixed use development.
Recommendation: GRANT Conservation Area Consent subject to conditions and informatives.
Additional documents:
Minutes: Pete Smith (Development Control Manager) introduced the report regarding Land bounded by 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, 1-5 Chance Street (Huntingdon Industrial Estate) and 30-32 Redchurch Street for Planning Permission and Conservation Area Consent for the demolition and redevelopment to provide a mixed use development. Mr Smith noted that it was open for Members to refuse the application and approve the Fleet Street Hill application, should they wish to do so.
Richard Murrell (Planning Officer) presented the deferred report. It was reported that the Committee were minded to refuse the application at its last meeting due to concerns over the impact on the heritage assets of the development and the imbalance in the proposed housing tenure. Officers had since considered the Members reasons for refusal and were of the view that they could be defended at appeal.
Mr Murrell advised Members that further representations from the developer had been received regarding the proposed reasons for refusal. The developer had carried out a review, informed by Counsel, of the reasons, who did not consider the reasons gave sufficient weight to the regenerative benefits of the scheme.
Mr Murrell stated that he thought Members had carefully weighed the possible regenerative benefits of the linked schemes against the harm caused by the proposal and had come to a reasonable conclusion. In light of the representations made by the developer, Members were asked to consider this point before making a final decision.
The Officers recommendations remained unchanged to grant the application. However, should Members be minded to refuse the application, the Committee were directed to the draft reasons for refusal in the report, based on the Committee initial reasons for refusal.
In response to a Member, Officers considered that the suggested reasons for refusal were reasonable on planning grounds as set out in the deferred report. The reasons related to subjective matters around the architecture of the buildings and their impact on the historic environment. The reasons could be defended on appeal. Although ultimately, any decision on this was likely to be made by the Secretary of State.
FPP PA/13/01638 – Planning Permission
On a vote of 2 in favour of the Officer recommendation and 4 against, the Committee refused to accept the recommendation to grant Planning Permission for the application.
On a vote of 4 in favour of the reasons for refusal and 2 against, the Committee RESOLVED subject to any direction from the Mayor of London:
1. That planning permission (PA/13/01638) at Land bounded by 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, 1-5 Chance Street (Huntingdon Industrial Estate) and 30-32 Redchurch Street be REFUSED for the demolition and redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising two basement floors and between 2 - 14 storeys. The proposal provides 78 residential units (Use Class C3), 456 sqm Class A1, 359 sqm Class A1/B1/D2 and 1,131 sqm A1/A3/A4/D2 at basement and ground floor; parking, plant and ancillary accommodation; a central courtyard and accessible amenity roof terraces for the following reasons as set out in paragraph 3.2 of ... view the full minutes text for item 5.2 |
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Land at Fleet Street Hill, London, E2 (PA/13/01637) PDF 140 KB Proposal: Redevelopment of the site to provide 34 residential dwellings of mixed tenure (7x 1 bed, 12 x 2 bed, 8 x 3 bed, 6 x 4 bed and 1 x 5 bed) in buildings of part one, two, three, four and eight storeys.
The development includes the provision of 135 sqm of restaurant (Use Class A3) and 671 sqm of flexible commercial and community space (Use Classes A1, B1a, D1 and D2), five car parking spaces plus other incidental works.
Recommendation: GRANT planning permission subject to any direction by The London Mayor, a legal agreement, conditions and informatives.
Additional documents:
Minutes: Pete Smith (Development Control Manager) introduced the report regarding Land at Fleet Street Hill, London, E2 for the redevelopment of the site to provide 34 residential dwellings of mixed tenure, restaurant use, flexible commercial and community space, five car parking spaces plus other incidental works.
Richard Murrell (Planning Officer) presented the deferred report. It was reported that the Committee were minded to refuse the application at its last meeting due to concerns over the suitability of the site for family housing, the imbalance in the proposed housing mix and concerns over the long term occupancy of the commercial units. Officers had since considered the Members reasons for refusal and were of the view that they could be defended at appeal.
The Officers recommendations remained unchanged to grant the application. However, should Members be minded to refuse the application, the Committee were directed to the draft reasons for refusal in the report, based on the Committee initial reasons for refusal.
On a vote of 2 in favour of the Officer recommendation and 4 against, the Committee refused to accept the recommendation to grant Planning Permission for the application.
On a vote of 4 in favour of the reasons for refusal and 2 against, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/13/01637) at Land at Fleet Street Hill, London, E2 be REFUSED for the redevelopment of the site to provide 34 residential dwellings of mixed tenure (7x 1 bed, 12 x 2 bed, 8 x 3 bed, 6 x 4 bed and 1 x 5 bed) in buildings of part one, two, three, four and eight storeys. The development includes the provision of 135 sqm of restaurant (Use Class A3) and 671 sqm of flexible commercial and community space (Use Classes A1, B1a, D1 and D2), five car parking spaces plus other incidental works due to the following reasons as set out in paragraph 3.1 of the Committee report:
2. The proposed development by virtue of the over-provision of affordable accommodation (particularly in the rented tenure) would fail to create a mixed and balanced community contrary to Strategic Objective 8 and policy SP02 of the Core Strategy 2010, policy DM3 of the Managing Development Document 2013, policy 3.9 of the London Plan 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework which seeks to promote sustainable development through fostering social diversity and redressing social exclusion.
3. The proposed development, by virtue of its location between two railway lines, is very constrained. The access to site via the footbridge over the railway to Cheshire Street and the underpass from Allen Gardens are poor and make the site unsuitable for the provision of a large amount of family accommodation. The proposal is therefore contrary to the design objectives set within policy 7.1 of the London Plan 2011, policy SP10 and SP12 of the adopted Core Strategy and policies DM23 and DM24 of the Managing Development Document.
4. The provision of a large quantity commercial floorspace is inappropriate given the location of the site ... view the full minutes text for item 5.3 |
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Planning Application:
Proposal: A hybrid application (part outline/part detailed) comprising:
(1) Outline submission for demolition of all buildings and structures on the site with the exception of the Pennington Street Warehouse and Times House and comprehensive mixed use development comprising a maximum of 221,924 sqm (GEA) (excluding basement) of floorspace. (2) Detailed submission for 82,596 sq m GEA of floorspace (excluding basement) in five buildings – the Pennington Street Warehouse, Times House and Building Plots A, B and C comprising residential (C3),office and flexible workspaces (B1), community and leisure uses (D1/D2), retail and food and drink uses (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) together with car and cycle parking, associated landscaping and new public realm”.
Listed Building Consent Application:
Works to the Grade II Listed Pennington Street Warehouse both internally and externally
Recommendation: GRANT planning permission and Listed Building Consent subject to any direction by the London Mayor, a legal agreement, conditions and informatives.
Minutes: Update Report Tabled.
Pete Smith (Development Control Manager) introduced the report regarding planning permission at Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY for a hybrid application (part outline/part detailed) comprising demolition of all buildings and structures on the site with the exception of the Pennington Street Warehouse and Times House and comprehensive mixed use development.
The Chair then invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
John Schuster spoke in objection on behalf of the nearby Quay 430 development and Telford’s Yard. He objected to a number of issues around:
Jon Aldenton, speaking in objection on behalf of the Turk’s Head Charity, also expressed concerns about the proposed school given the issues with pollution and the quality of the environment. He drew attention to another school with similar problems and the adverse affects on the pupils.
He expressed concern about the underground car parking. The car park would generate 260 movements a day if used.
He also expressed concerns about the design (the mixture of tower blocks with large amount of open space), the excessive amount of ponds, the safety of these features and the shape of the buildings. The flattened blocks would create a ‘blade runner’ element. He also considered that the density range was out of keeping with the area.
He considered that the scheme conflicted with Council policy and should be refused on the grounds of poor quality design, overbearing height, insufficient s106, unusable public space and harmful impact on the Tower of London.
Ross Faragher spoke in support in spoke. He advised that it was planned to start work, if granted, by March 2014.The scheme would allow Wapping and the wider area to connect and provide significant public realm improvements and public open space. He drew attention to the level of affordable housing. A significant amount of which would be delivered at an early stage. He also highlighted the proposed health care facilities, the new school and the plans to bring the listed Pennington Street Warehouse building back into use. The applicant was in ... view the full minutes text for item 6.1 |
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Indescon Court (Phase 2 site), 20 Millharbour (PA/13/00846 and PA/07/03282) PDF 109 KB Proposal: Deed of variation to Section 106 agreement dated 13th June 2008, relating to application PA/07/03282
Recommendation: To ratify officers recommendation to refuse to agree a deed of variation to the original S.106 Agreement to alter the tenure of affordable housing to the affordable rent product. Additional documents: Minutes: It was reported that this application had been withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant. |
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Block D, Professional Development Centre, English Street, London, E3 4TA (PA/13/02242) PDF 135 KB Proposal: Repair and refurbishment works to external store to include removal of existing non original windows and replacement with new external infill walls.
Recommendation: That the Committee resolve to refer the application to the National Casework Unit with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent subject to conditions.
Minutes: Councillor Emma Jones replaced Councillor Peter Golds on the Committee for this item.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
That the Committee resolve to REFER the application Block D, Professional Development Centre, English Street, London, E3 4TA (PA/13/02242) for the repair and refurbishment works to external store to include removal of existing non original windows and replacement with new external infill walls to the National Casework Unit with the recommendation that the Council would be minded to grant Listed Building Consent subject to conditions as set out in the Committee report.
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Pete Smith (Development Committee Manager) - Last Meeting of the Committee Minutes: The Chair reported that this would be last meeting of the Committee that Pete Smith’s (Development Committee Manager) would be attending as he would be leaving the Authority to take up another post at another Authority. The Committee thanked Mr Smith for his very valuable contributions and expertise in supporting the Committee and wished him well for the future. |
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