Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 67 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 interest were made
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND MEETING GUIDANCE PDF 87 KB 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 Place 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 Place is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.
3) To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee. 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, Place 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, Place is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision
3) To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee and the meeting guidance.
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DEFERRED ITEMS None Minutes: None |
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Proposal:
Full Planning Permission: Partial demolition, including removal of the remaining west wing and the grocer's wing (behind retained facade), alteration and refurbishment of the former Royal London Hospital and erection of a part four-storey and part seven-storey extension (including partial basement) to provide a new Tower Hamlets Council Civic Centre, comprising; office space (Use Class B1) on upper floors; a library and other customer facing functions (Use Class D1),council chamber, conference, exhibition and/or function space (Sui Generis) and an ancillary café on the ground floor; bicycle-parking spaces, refuse store and associated facilities within the basement; blue badge car-parking spaces, a new sub-station, landscaping and associated works
Listed Building Consent: Part-demolition, alterations and refurbishment of the former Royal London Hospital building including: retention and repair of the front and rear facades (including 1895 Portico and front Chapel extension); Removal of existing redundant pipework and wiring from facades; Demolition of existing south-west wing; Demolition of Grocer’s Wing (behind retained façade at first, second and third floor level) and facsimile reconstruction of mansard roof, dormer windows and chimneys; repair and replacement of all existing windows; Internal reconfiguration and refurbishment works including opening up and removal of internal walls and partitions; and the installation of connecting ‘bridge’ links to a part four-storey and part seven-storey extension (including partial basement) at the rear of the building. All in connection with the proposed redevelopment and change of use of the building to provide new Tower Hamlets Civic Centre
Recommendation to the Committee:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to Any direction by The Mayor of London, conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report
Minutes: Paul Buckenham (Development Manager) introduced the application for planning permission and listed building consent for part-demolition, alterations and refurbishment of the former Royal London Hospital building to provide a new Tower Hamlets Council Civic Centre
Kirsty Gilmer (Planning Services) presented the application describing the appearance of the Grade II listed former hospital building within the London Hospital Conservation Area, and opposite the Whitechapel Market Conservation Area. Members were also reminded of the key features of the surrounding area including the location of the new Royal London Hospital and the nearby Whitechapel Station
It was noted that the application had been subject to three rounds of consultation, resulting in one representation in support from Queen Mary University of London. No representations in objection from residents or the National Amenity Societies had been received. The Committee also heard about the pre-application engagement held between planning officers and the applicant’s team. In response to the comments raised, the applicant had made a number of changes to the application to retain the façade of the Grocer’s wing and had reduced the height of the proposal to minimise the impact of the proposal.
The Committee noted the key features of the application proposal including: the height, massing, design of the proposal in relation to the local context. The Committee were also advised of the proposed layout including: the internal configuration, the access arrangement and the public realm improvements. These plans would improve permeability through the site and the public use of the building.
In heritage terms, the plans and the views had been assessed to ensure that they met the tests in relation to the NPPF policies. In terms of the findings, it was noted that: the new building would integrate well to the host building and would be lower in height than the new hospital building. The height and massing would relate well to the surrounding buildings. The development would only be visible from a limited number of views and be barely visible in long range views from Whitechapel Road. The proposal would not detract from the setting of surrounding statutory and local listed buildings and overall would enhance their setting. Therefore, it was considered that the proposal would result in less than substantial harm to heritage assets and that the public benefits of the application would outweigh any harm identified.
It was considered that there would be adequate separation distances to the surrounding buildings and the proposal would have a negligible impact on sun light and daylight to the surrounding properties. The site had excellent transport links. There would be no car parking on site with the exception of the provision of two Blue Badge Spaces. A Delivery and Servicing Plan would be secured by condition. The access arrangements for the site had been assessed by the highway experts and subject to a stage I Road Safety Audit. The submitted plans of the junction design would be given further consideration and finalised at the detailed design stage. The Committee were also advised of ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |