Agenda item
2 Gladstone Place, London
Decision:
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of the existing buildings occupying the site and its redevelopment to provide five buildings of between four and ten storeys in height accommodating 2,687 sqm retail floorspace (Class A1) and 208 residential units (comprising 2 x studio, 81 x 1 bed; 76 x 2 bed; 39 x 3 bed; 4 x4 bed; and 6 x 5 bed), 104 parking spaces and landscaped public, communal and private amenity space at 2 Gladstone Place, London be DEFERRED to further consider the concerns of the Committee.
Minutes:
Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the demolition of the existing buildings occupying the site and its redevelopment to provide five buildings of between four and ten storeys in height accommodating 2,687 sqm retail floorspace (Class A1) and 208 residential units (comprising 2 x studio, 81 x 1 bed; 76 x 2 bed; 39 x 3 bed; 4 x4 bed; and 6 x 5 bed), 104 parking spaces and landscaped public, communal and private amenity space at 2 Gladstone Place, London.
Mr Alan Tucker spoke in objection on the grounds that despite the community wanting a new supermarket, residents did not want the proposed height of the building which was felt to be overdevelopment of the site. He commented on the density and the low PTAL rating for the area. He also objected on the grounds of parking problems and access for deliveries.
Mr John Woolstencroft spoke on behalf of the applicant and Ms Madeline Forster spoke on behalf of Old Ford Housing Association, both in support of the scheme. Mr Woolstencroft detailed the extensive consultation which had taken place and that the scheme had the support of the GLA. He also outlined the benefits of the scheme which included affordable family sized housing. Ms Forster reiterated the need for affordable family sized housing in the area.
Councillor Ann Jackson spoke on behalf of the residents in support. She felt that the carpark of the disused supermarket attracted anti-social behaviour. The Roman Road area had become run-down and was in need of regeneration. She felt that the community would benefit from the proposal.
Mr Stephen Irvine, Development Control Manager, presented a detailed report on the application. He outlined the benefits of the scheme and the reasons why the proposal was considered acceptable, in terms of the heights, scale, bulk, design and comments from the GLA. It was considered that the application was in line with relevant policy and was needed for the regeneration of the area.
RESOLVED that in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.1.13 (motion to extend the meeting under Rule 9) the meeting be extended by up to 1 hour.
Members asked questions relating to the height and design of the buildings; noise mitigation measures; gated communities and the lack of a taxi drop off/collection point.
Mr Irvine advised that the proposal had been assessed against relevant planning policy in terms of height and design. The buildings would be set back to mitigate impact on adjoining residents. The application would enhance the area visually and would increase the safety by removing the current dark alleyways. A reason for refusal could not be sustained on the grounds of loss of light or overdevelopment. He also advised that there would be no gated elements to the scheme. If a taxi point was provided, it would result in a loss of residential parking. Deliveries to the new supermarket would take place within a walled area, which would reduce the noise impact on surrounding residents. A Service Delivery Management Plan would be implemented to mitigate any impact.
Members expressed concern over the design, density, housing mix and car parking. Clarification was also sought in respect of the road names and the name of the development.
Following a vote of 3 for, 3 against and 2 abstentions, the Committee adjourned at 10.55 pm to enable the Chair to receive legal advice on the use a casting vote in the decision of a Committee. The Committee resumed at 11.05 pm. The Chair advised Members that, after consideration of all the issues and representations, he would not be exercising his casting vote and therefore it was proposed to defer the item to enable officers to further consider the concerns which had been raised by the Committee.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of the existing buildings occupying the site and its redevelopment to provide five buildings of between four and ten storeys in height accommodating 2,687 sqm retail floorspace (Class A1) and 208 residential units (comprising 2 x studio, 81 x 1 bed; 76 x 2 bed; 39 x 3 bed; 4 x4 bed; and 6 x 5 bed), 104 parking spaces and landscaped public, communal and private amenity space at 2 Gladstone Place, London be DEFERRED to further consider the concerns of the Committee.
(Councillor Marc Francis declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and left the room during the consideration by Members)
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