Agenda item
Building C, New Providence Wharf, Blackwall Way, London
Decision:
On a vote of 4 for and 2 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the erection of a part 12, part 44 storey building to provide 486 flats, a 323 sqm retail unit (Use Class A1) and concierge, a 948 sqm Health and Fitness club (Use Class D2) together with associated landscaping, car parking, servicing and plant at Building C, New Providence Wharf, Blackwall Way, London be GRANTED subject to
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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 Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), to secure the following: |
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· short term improvements to enhance north-south connections at grade level between the application site and local amenities north of Aspen Way; and · long term public realm improvements within the existing Preston’s Road Roundabout and surrounding linkages.
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That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated authority to impose conditions on the planning permission to secure the following: |
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Conditions
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1) 3 year time limit for reserved matters 2) Particular details of the development · External materials; · Balcony details; · External plant equipment; · Hard landscaping; · External lighting and security measures; and · Communal telecommunication reception facilities 3) Refuse details required 4) Demolition and Construction Management Plan needs to be provided 5) Environmental Noise Assessment needs to be provided 6) Contamination Assessment required 7) Parking Management plan required 8) Landscape Plan required 9) Biodiversity Plan required 10)Flood Risk Management and Emergency Evacuation Plan required 11)Air Quality Assessment required 12)Radio impact survey on DLR signals required 13)Archaeological evidence details required 14)Drainage system details required 15)Section 278 highway works associated with the development required 16)Maximum and minimum parking standards for car, motorcycle and cycle. 17)Full details of the proposed CHP system required 18)Full particulars of energy efficiency technologies required 19)Site foundation details required 20)Lifetime Homes standards required 21)Protection of public sewers 22)Noise control limits 23)Hours of operation (only between the hours of 0800 to 1800 Mondays to Fridays and between the hours of 0800 to 1300 Saturdays) 24)Control of development works (restricting hours of use for hammer driven piling or impact breaking) 25)Maximum limits for vibration on site 26)Any other planning condition(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal |
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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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Contact Environment Agency |
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Contact Environmental Health Department Advice |
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Metropolitan Police Advice. |
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Contact Thames Water |
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Contact LBTH Landscape Department |
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Contact London City Airport on cranes |
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Contact the GLA regarding the energy proposals. |
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That, if within 3-months of the date of this Committee the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal be delegated authority to refuse planning permission. |
Minutes:
Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the erection of a part 12, part 44 storey building to provide 486 flats, a 323 sqm retail unit (Use Class A1) and concierge, a 948 sqm Health and Fitness club (Use Class D2) together with associated landscaping, car parking, servicing and plant at Building C, New Providence Wharf, Blackwall Way, London.
Councillor Phil Briscoe addressed the Committee in relation to the development. He felt that there was a benefit to the redevelopment of the site as the current underpass had been a site of violent attacks and local residents did not feel safe using it. The development would bring much needed improvements to the crossings on the Preston’s Road roundabout.
Mr Steve Brown addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant. He agreed that the improvements to the roundabout were a priority and outlined the three options for financial contributions which were contained in the update report, highlighting that the first option would provide a £4,000,000 contribution towards the roundabout, but a lower percentage of affordable housing.
Mr Aktar Hussain addressed the Committee in support of the application on behalf of the Robin Hood Gardens TRA. He reiterated the concerns over the safety of the underpass.
Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, presented a detailed report on the application. He outlined the proposals and advised that the application was considered acceptable in terms of land use, amenity space, density and height. He outlined the three options which had been presented by the applicant in respect of the financial contributions towards roundabout improvements, affordable housing and healthcare, and the implications of those options. He advised that the Council’s policy aspiration was the provision of affordable housing and transport improvements. Therefore, the applicant’s third option, which included a lower contribution towards the roundabout improvement, but a higher percentage of affordable housing, should be approved.
Members expressed concern that the interruption of the speaker, Mr Brown, had been discourteous. They asked a number of questions relating to the affordable housing provision, the contributions towards the roundabout improvements and healthcare provision, the amenity space and children’s play space. Concern was also expressed over the height of the building and the unsecured TfL land. Members asked for clarification on matters relating to separate entrances, which were required by Registered Social Landlords, and the responsibility of Canary Wharf Ltd for the maintenance of the surrounding area.
The Committee was advised that the contribution towards the roundabout improvement would be sufficient to implement a reduced number of the overall crossings plan and that it was anticipated that contributions from other developments in the surrounding area would enable its completion.
On a vote of 4 for and 2 against, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the erection of a part 12, part 44 storey building to provide 486 flats, a 323 sqm retail unit (Use Class A1) and concierge, a 948 sqm Health and Fitness club (Use Class D2) together with associated landscaping, car parking, servicing and plant at Building C, New Providence Wharf, Blackwall Way, London be GRANTED subject to
A. |
Any direction by The Mayor |
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B. |
The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), to secure the following: |
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· short term improvements to enhance north-south connections at grade level between the application site and local amenities north of Aspen Way; and · long term public realm improvements within the existing Preston’s Road Roundabout and surrounding linkages.
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That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated authority to impose conditions on the planning permission to secure the following: |
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|
Conditions
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1) 3 year time limit for reserved matters 2) Particular details of the development · External materials; · Balcony details; · External plant equipment; · Hard landscaping; · External lighting and security measures; and · Communal telecommunication reception facilities 3) Refuse details required 4) Demolition and Construction Management Plan needs to be provided 5) Environmental Noise Assessment needs to be provided 6) Contamination Assessment required 7) Parking Management plan required 8) Landscape Plan required 9) Biodiversity Plan required 10)Flood Risk Management and Emergency Evacuation Plan required 11)Air Quality Assessment required 12)Radio impact survey on DLR signals required 13)Archaeological evidence details required 14)Drainage system details required 15)Section 278 highway works associated with the development required 16)Maximum and minimum parking standards for car, motorcycle and cycle. 17)Full details of the proposed CHP system required 18)Full particulars of energy efficiency technologies required 19)Site foundation details required 20)Lifetime Homes standards required 21)Protection of public sewers 22)Noise control limits 23)Hours of operation (only between the hours of 0800 to 1800 Mondays to Fridays and between the hours of 0800 to 1300 Saturdays) 24)Control of development works (restricting hours of use for hammer driven piling or impact breaking) 25)Maximum limits for vibration on site 26)Any other planning condition(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal |
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Informatives |
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1. |
Section 106 agreement required |
2. |
Section 278 (Highways) agreement required |
3. |
Contact Environment Agency |
4. |
Contact Environmental Health Department Advice |
5. |
Metropolitan Police Advice. |
6. |
Contact Thames Water |
7. |
Contact LBTH Landscape Department |
8. |
Contact London City Airport on cranes |
9. |
Contact the GLA regarding the energy proposals. |
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That, if within 3-months of the date of this Committee the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal be delegated authority to refuse planning permission. |
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