Agenda item
Alberta House, Gaslee Street, E Boyle Motor Engineering Ltd Site, Blackwall Way; and Brunswick Arms Public House, 78 Blackwall Way, London E14
Decision:
On a vote of 5 for, 1 against and 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings for redevelopment to provide 133 residential units in buildings up to 25 storeys plus roof plant, 47 sq.m of retail (A1/A3) use and 26 sq.m of community (D1) use at ground floor level, with associated car parking, servicing & landscaping at Alberta House, Gaselee Street, R Boyle Motor Engineering Ltd Site, Blackwall Way, And Brunswick Arms Public House, 78 Blackwall Way, London, E14 be GRANTED subject to the following:
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Any direction by The Mayor |
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The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following: |
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Affordable housing provision of 54% of the proposed habitable rooms with an 66/34 split between rented/ shared ownership to be provided on site. |
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A contribution of £30,000 towards improvements to the Blackwall Way Park Bridge Link. |
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A contribution of £165,574 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on health care facilities. |
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A contribution of £64,426 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on education facilities. |
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Provide £40,000 towards open space improvements to relieve the pressure that will arise from the new dwellings on existing open space and recreational facilities within the Borough. |
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Completion of a car free agreement to restrict occupants applying for residential parking permits. |
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TV reception monitoring and mitigation. |
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Commitment towards utilising employment initiatives such as the Local Labour in Construction (LliC) in order to maximise the employment of local residents. |
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9. |
Preparation of a Travel Plan |
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That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions on the planning permission to secure the following: |
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Conditions |
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Permission valid for 3 years. |
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Details of the following are required: · Samples of materials for external fascia of building; · Mock up of external cladding system module to be assembled on site; · Roof level parapet wall details (1:10 scale); · Typical balcony and cladding details (1:20 scale); · Ground floor public realm (including children’s play space and cycle parking/ storage); · All external landscaping (including roof level amenity space) including lighting and security measures, finishes, levels, walls, fences, gates and railings, screens/ canopies, entrances, seating and litter bins; · The design of the lower floor elevations of commercial units including shop fronts; and · The storage and collection/disposal of rubbish |
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Landscape Management Plan |
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Parking – 5 car parking spaces (minimum 2 disabled spaces) and a minimum of 133 cycle spaces |
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Details of insulation of the ventilation system and any associated plant required |
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Archaeological investigation. |
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Investigation and remediation measures for land contamination (including water pollution potential). |
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Impact study of water supply infrastructure required. |
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Full particulars of the following: · Surface/ foul water drainage plans/ works; and · Surface water control measures. |
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Details of finished floor levels required. |
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No soakaways to be constructed in contaminated ground. |
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Details of the site foundations works. |
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13. |
Construction Environmental Management Plan, |
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The D1 use is to be limited to Class XV and XVI |
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Details of the proposed D1 uses, including hours of operation and delivery hours. |
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Details of the proposed A1/A3 use, including hours of operation and delivery hours. |
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17. |
Details of the A3 fume extraction system. |
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Detailed design and method statement for all ground floor structures, foundations and any other structures below ground level, including piling |
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No works below ground level shall be carried out when a tunnel boring machine (associated with Crossrail) within 100 metres of the site. |
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Air Quality Assessment |
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Biomass heating and renewable energy measures to be implemented |
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Implementation of noise control measures as submitted. |
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Implementation of micro-climate control measures as submitted. |
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Limit hours of construction to between 8.00 Hours to 18.00 Hours, Monday to Friday and 8.00 Hours to 13.00 Hours on Saturdays. |
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Limit hours of power/hammer driven piling/breaking out to between 10.00 Hours to 16.00 Hours, Monday to Friday. |
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Ground borne vibration limits. |
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Submission of details of brown and/or green roof systems. |
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All residential accommodation to be built to Lifetime Homes standard, including at least 10% of all housing being wheelchair accessible. |
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Access and circulation |
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278 agreement to be entered into for Highway works surrounding the site |
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Ensure that design principles incorporated into the design of the public realm. |
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Any other condition(s) considered necessary by the Head of Development Decisions |
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Informatives |
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Section 106 agreement required. |
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Section 278 (Highways) agreement required. |
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Site notice specifying the details of the contractor required. |
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4. |
Construction Environmental Management Plan Advice. |
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Means of fire escape and relevant Building Regulations. |
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Environment Agency Advice. |
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Ecology Advice |
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Environmental Health Department Advice. |
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Metropolitan Police Advice. |
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Thames Water Advice. |
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Transport Department Advice. |
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Advertising signs and/or hoardings consent. |
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13. |
Contact the GLA regarding the energy proposals. |
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That, if by 21st September 2007 the legal agreement has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to refuse planning permission. |
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(Councillor Stephanie Eaton left the room during consideration of this item, at 8.55 pm, and did not return for the duration of the meeting.)
(The Committee adjourned for a short break at 9.10 pm and resumed business as 9.20 pm.)
Minutes:
Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the demolition of existing buildings for redevelopment to provide 133 residential units in buildings up to 25 storeys plus roof plant, 47 sq.m of retail (A1/A3) use and 26 sq.m of community (D1) use at ground floor level, with associated car parking, servicing & landscaping at Alberta House, Gaselee Street, R Boyle Motor Engineering Ltd Site, Blackwall Way, And Brunswick Arms Public House, 78 Blackwall Way, London, E14.
Mr Thomas Gere spoke in objection on the grounds of density, height, loss and lack of open space. He felt that the financial contributions proposed would not mitigate against the effects of the high density development.
Mr Hanesh Patel spoke in objection on the grounds of overdevelopment, density, privacy, overlooking and the loss of the public house.
Mr Simon Dunn-Lwin spoke on behalf of the applicant and informed the Committee that the density had been reduced following the refusal of a previous application. He outlined the changes which had been made to the application following consultation with both officers and residents. He felt that the proposal was in context with the area and would provide benefits such as affordable housing and regeneration for the area.
Councillor Peter Golds addressed the Committee on behalf of the Blackwall and Cubitt Town ward. He felt that there had been a lack of consultation and that the proposal would contribute to the overdevelopment on the Isle of Dogs.
Councillor Tim Archer addressed the Committee on behalf of the Blackwall and Cubitt Town ward. He informed the Committee that the residents were in favour of regeneration of the area but were concerned over the density. He felt that the height was inappropriate and the proposal would exacerbate existing parking problems.
Ms Renee Goodwin, Acting Strategic Applications Manager, presented a detailed report on the application. She outlined the main issues for consideration, the objections received and the conditions which had been proposed. It was the view of officers that the proposal was acceptable and outlined the reasons why it had been recommended for approval.
Members asked questions relating to the density, provision of healthcare facilities, open space, parking and sunlight and daylight. Concern was expressed over the high density and the supporting infrastructure in the area. Ms Goodwin explained the issue of density in relation to Council policies and the financial contributions as part of the legal agreement for healthcare provision. She explained the difference between private and public open space and gave the breakdown of each for the development. It was the aim of the Council to improve the public amenity space in the area through planning contributions. The Committee was advised that the proposal included a high percentage of affordable family sized accommodation, which was in line with the Council’s Policies.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings for redevelopment to provide 133 residential units in buildings up to 25 storeys plus roof plant, 47 sq.m of retail (A1/A3) use and 26 sq.m of community (D1) use at ground floor level, with associated car parking, servicing & landscaping at Alberta House, Gaselee Street, R Boyle Motor Engineering Ltd Site, Blackwall Way, And Brunswick Arms Public House, 78 Blackwall Way, London, E14 be GRANTED subject to the following:
A. |
Any direction by The Mayor |
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|
|
|
B. |
The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following: |
|
|
|
|
1. |
Affordable housing provision of 54% of the proposed habitable rooms with a 66/34 split between rented/ shared ownership to be provided on site. |
|
|
|
|
2. |
A contribution of £30,000 towards improvements to the Blackwall Way Park Bridge Link. |
|
|
|
|
3. |
A contribution of £165,574 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on health care facilities. |
|
|
|
|
4. |
A contribution of £64,426 to mitigate the demand of the additional population on education facilities. |
|
|
|
|
5. |
Provide £40,000 towards open space improvements to relieve the pressure that will arise from the new dwellings on existing open space and recreational facilities within the Borough. |
|
|
|
|
6. |
Completion of a car free agreement to restrict occupants applying for residential parking permits. |
|
|
|
|
7. |
TV reception monitoring and mitigation. |
|
|
|
|
8. |
Commitment towards utilising employment initiatives such as the Local Labour in Construction (LliC) in order to maximise the employment of local residents. |
|
|
|
|
9. |
Preparation of a Travel Plan |
|
|
|
|
That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions on the planning permission to secure the following: |
||
|
||
Conditions |
||
|
||
1. |
Permission valid for 3 years. |
|
2. |
Details of the following are required: · Samples of materials for external fascia of building; · Mock up of external cladding system module to be assembled on site; · Roof level parapet wall details (1:10 scale); · Typical balcony and cladding details (1:20 scale); · Ground floor public realm (including children’s play space and cycle parking/ storage); · All external landscaping (including roof level amenity space) including lighting and security measures, finishes, levels, walls, fences, gates and railings, screens/ canopies, entrances, seating and litter bins; · The design of the lower floor elevations of commercial units including shop fronts; and · The storage and collection/disposal of rubbish |
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3. |
Landscape Management Plan |
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4. |
Parking – 5 car parking spaces (minimum 2 disabled spaces) and a minimum of 133 cycle spaces |
|
5. |
Details of insulation of the ventilation system and any associated plant required |
|
6. |
Archaeological investigation. |
|
7. |
Investigation and remediation measures for land contamination (including water pollution potential). |
|
8. |
Impact study of water supply infrastructure required. |
|
9. |
Full particulars of the following: · Surface/ foul water drainage plans/ works; and · Surface water control measures. |
|
10. |
Details of finished floor levels required. |
|
11. |
No soakaways to be constructed in contaminated ground. |
|
12. |
Details of the site foundations works. |
|
13. |
Construction Environmental Management Plan, |
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14. |
The D1 use is to be limited to Class XV and XVI |
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15. |
Details of the proposed D1 uses, including hours of operation and delivery hours. |
|
16. |
Details of the proposed A1/A3 use, including hours of operation and delivery hours. |
|
17. |
Details of the A3 fume extraction system. |
|
18. |
Detailed design and method statement for all ground floor structures, foundations and any other structures below ground level, including piling |
|
19. |
No works below ground level shall be carried out when a tunnel boring machine (associated with Crossrail) within 100 metres of the site. |
|
20. |
Air Quality Assessment |
|
21. |
Biomass heating and renewable energy measures to be implemented |
|
22. |
Implementation of noise control measures as submitted. |
|
23. |
Implementation of micro-climate control measures as submitted. |
|
24. |
Limit hours of construction to between 8.00 Hours to 18.00 Hours, Monday to Friday and 8.00 Hours to 13.00 Hours on Saturdays. |
|
25. |
Limit hours of power/hammer driven piling/breaking out to between 10.00 Hours to 16.00 Hours, Monday to Friday. |
|
26. |
Ground borne vibration limits. |
|
27. |
Submission of details of brown and/or green roof systems. |
|
28. |
All residential accommodation to be built to Lifetime Homes standard, including at least 10% of all housing being wheelchair accessible. |
|
29. |
Access and circulation |
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30. |
278 agreement to be entered into for Highway works surrounding the site |
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31. |
Ensure that Secured by Design principles are incorporated into the design of the public realm. |
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32. |
Any other condition(s) considered necessary by the Head of Development Decisions |
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|
|
|
|
Informatives |
|
|
|
|
1. |
Section 106 agreement required. |
|
2. |
Section 278 (Highways) agreement required. |
|
3. |
Site notice specifying the details of the contractor required. |
|
4. |
Construction Environmental Management Plan Advice. |
|
5. |
Means of fire escape and relevant Building Regulations. |
|
6. |
Environment Agency Advice. |
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7. |
Ecology Advice |
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8. |
Environmental Health Department Advice. |
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9. |
Metropolitan Police Advice. |
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10. |
Thames Water Advice. |
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11. |
Transport Department Advice. |
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12. |
Advertising signs and/or hoardings consent. |
|
13. |
Contact the GLA regarding the energy proposals. |
|
|
|
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That, if by 21st September 2007 the legal agreement has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to refuse planning permission. |
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(Councillor Stephanie Eaton left the room during consideration of this item, at 8.55 pm, and did not return for the duration of the meeting.)
(The Committee adjourned for a short break at 9.10 pm and resumed business as 9.20 pm.)
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