Agenda item
Mooring in Millwall Cutting and South Dock, Thames Quay, Marsh Wall, London, E14.
Decision:
On a vote of 3 for and 3 against, with the Chair’s casting vote in favour of the application, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the permanent mooring of a vessel for a hotel with ancillary mixed uses including a business function room, restaurants, bars, health spa and retail units, new pontoons and new vehicular access from Marsh Wall and a new pedestrian swing bridge across Millwall Cutting be GRANTED for the reasons set out in the committee report, subject to:
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Any direction by The London Mayor |
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The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following planning obligations: |
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Financial Contributions
a) A financial contribution of £100,000 towards education and training initiatives within the Borough; b) A financial contribution of £50,000 towards a new pedestrian crossing on Marsh Wall; c) A financial contribution of £30,000 towards bus stops on Marsh Wall, together with the implementation of the DAISY system. d) A financial contribution of £20,000 towards the provision of cyclist and pedestrian facilities on the Isle of Dogs; e) A financial contribution of £9,000 to the London Docklands Angling Consortium
(These amounts are the same as the PA/05/1227 application [refer to history section], with a total s106 contribution of £209,000, to be index-linked to date of previous committee meeting, being 30 November 2005).
Non-Financial Contributions
f) The completion of a Management Plan to incorporate the following details: (i) Details of the day to day servicing arrangements of the vessel; (ii) Details of the proposed parking arrangements; (iii) Details of community liaison officer and a 24-hour liaison telephone number for local residents; (iv) Security details, including patrolling security staff to ensure visitors to the vessel do not disturb local residences and 24 hour manned security entrance; (v) Security, signage and other measures top be taken to endeavour to ensure visitors and staff respect the boundaries of local residences and properties, in particular those within Meridian Place; (vi) Details of the training and development of staff, together with access to employment initiatives. g) The applicant agrees to revoke the planning consent (PA/00/1439 – Permanent mooring of a vessel for hotel use at the western end of South Dock) when the current application PA/08/1359 is consented; h) Additional parking be made available to London Docklands Angling Consortium, of a maximum of 5 spaces during the week and a maximum of 10 spaces at weekends; i) Additional 6 access gates in Millwall Cutting (total of 10) for London Docklands Angling Consortium to gain access to the dock; j) British Waterways to exchange the permitted angling area on the western side of Millwall Inner Dock, once the vessel’s use is implemented. The exchange relates to an area to the southwest, to be exchanged with an area to the northwest.
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That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above. |
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That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions [and informatives] to secure the following matters: |
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Conditions |
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1) Time Limit (3 years); 2) Construction Hours; 3) Details of 6 metre level standing for coaches existing to Marsh Wall; 4) Detailed Landscape Plan prior to commencement of works; 5) Environment Agency conditions requiring ecological mitigation plan; further details of biodiversity provisions; 6) BW condition submission details of moorings and pontoons; 7) EA condition – UK native planting; 8) EA condition – lighting away from dock; 9) EA condition – no storage of materials within 5 metres of dock edge; 10) Servicing from waterside; 11) Details of 20 cycle spaces; 12) Disabled/cycle/taxi parking to be permanently retained; 13) Restriction of use for external public decks (for restaurant/bar areas) – 0700 to 2400 Monday to Saturday, and 0700 to 2100 Sundays or Bank Holidays; 14) Use class restrictions (C1 hotel and ancillary uses); 15) Details of plant and associated equipment noise; 16) Extract duct fumes restrictions; 17) Refuse and recycling facilities in accordance with plans; 18) Crossrail Safeguarding; 19) Materials; 20) Accessible rooms; 21) Energy (CO2 reduction of 20%); 22) Hammer driven piling restrictions (1000 – 1600; Monday to Friday); 23) EA – protection of dock walls; 24) Controlling the use of the staterooms and associated decks to accommodation only; and 25) Any other condition(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal. |
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Informatives |
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1) Section 106 agreement required; 2) Building Control; 3) Need for quietness; 4) Contact Crossrail; 5) Contact British Waterways; 6) Contact British Waterways London Estates Team; 7) Importance for Nature Conservation; 8) Wheel washing; 9) Section 278 Agreement; 10) Contact London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority; 11) Environment Agency; 12) Environmental Health – health club; 13) Environmental Health – food handling; and 14) Any other informative(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal. |
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That, if within 3-months of the date of this committee decision the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to refuse planning permission. |
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That the management plan addresses the potential for customers leaving events at the vessel causing a nuisance and that the detailed landscaping of the site ensures that vehicles cannot gain access eastwards along the dock. |
Minutes:
Mr Jerry Bell, Applications Manager, introduced the report on the application for planning permission for the permanent mooring of a vessel for a hotel with ancillary mixed uses including a business function room, restaurants, bars, health spa and retail units, new pontoons and new vehicular access from Marsh Wall and a new pedestrian swing bridge across Millwall Cutting.
Dr Richard Wheal spoke against the application due to the proximity of the proposed mooring to Meridian Place and the likelihood of residents being disturbed by parties at night. Pedestrian access near the flats also meant that they would be overlooked. It was likely there would be noise and air pollution and there was insufficient provision for sewage disposal. A 170 metre length of dock would be lost, comprising a hectare of open space. The proposal was likely to result in a decrease in living standards and was not a sustainable proposition.
Rebecca Stockley, for the applicant, stated that the proposal had an extensive history. There had been three previous approvals for moorings at the dock and extensive public consultation had been carried out, so residents’ concerns were known and would be addressed. The main access to the site would be 170 metres from the nearest residential unit. The rear decks of the ship would be 23 metres from the nearest residence and they would be used as private decks and managed appropriately. Water quality and renewables had been discussed with the GLA and the Borough, who were satisfied in this respect.
Councillor Philip Briscoe, speaking against the application, queried the demand for additional hotel accommodation as there were several thousand rooms already on the Isle of Dogs, with more to be provided in Wood Wharf. He felt there would be a direct impact on and loss of amenity to local residents with a direct visual impact also. He queried the impact on the local environment of a potential 500 extra taxis to the mooring and valet parking. In addition, the future use of the structure needed consideration and how it would arrive/if it would have an engine. He felt that consideration should be given to deferring the application to address these issues.
Ms Amy Cooper, Planning Officer, made a detailed presentation and indicated that the ship was not engine-powered. It would be built off-site, towed in and attached to a pontoon. The vessel would be five star accommodation and the GLA supported its contemporary design. To the eastern end of the vessel the first five decks would be accessible to the public. With regard to the relationship with Meridian Place, the closest deck was about 22 metres and the design meant that it raked away and was higher to the bar area. The top bar was about 80 metres away from housing.
Mr Michael Kiely replied to queries from Members regarding:
· The size of the vessel and the main entry/egress points for vehicular access: this would be mainly from the west along Marsh Wall or by water taxi and there would be a 24-hour security office with a phone help line.
· Restrictions were applied on the use of public decks by conditions set out in the report.
· A permanent mooring could have detrimental effects on other water usage such as disabled people’s sailing lessons.
· Waste/sewage removal practices: this would be handled on board and transferred by a compacted container system.
· Restrictions should be considered to prevent parties and ensure appropriate use of rooms and enforcement action would be available if needed.
On a vote of 3 for and 3 against, with the Chair’s casting vote in favour of the application, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the permanent mooring of a vessel for a hotel with ancillary mixed uses including a business function room, restaurants, bars, health spa and retail units, new pontoons and new vehicular access from Marsh Wall and a new pedestrian swing bridge across Millwall Cutting be GRANTED for the reasons set out in the committee report, subject to:
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Any direction by The London Mayor |
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The prior completion of a legal agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following planning obligations: |
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Financial Contributions
a) A financial contribution of £100,000 towards education and training initiatives within the Borough; b) A financial contribution of £50,000 towards a new pedestrian crossing on Marsh Wall; c) A financial contribution of £30,000 towards bus stops on Marsh Wall, together with the implementation of the DAISY system. d) A financial contribution of £20,000 towards the provision of cyclist and pedestrian facilities on the Isle of Dogs; e) A financial contribution of £9,000 to the London Docklands Angling Consortium
(These amounts are the same as the PA/05/1227 application [refer to history section], with a total s106 contribution of £209,000, to be index-linked to date of previous committee meeting, being 30 November 2005).
Non-Financial Contributions
f) The completion of a Management Plan to incorporate the following details: (i) Details of the day to day servicing arrangements of the vessel; (ii) Details of the proposed parking arrangements; (iii) Details of community liaison officer and a 24-hour liaison telephone number for local residents; (iv) Security details, including patrolling security staff to ensure visitors to the vessel do not disturb local residences and 24 hour manned security entrance; (v) Security, signage and other measures top be taken to endeavour to ensure visitors and staff respect the boundaries of local residences and properties, in particular those within Meridian Place; (vi) Details of the training and development of staff, together with access to employment initiatives. g) The applicant agrees to revoke the planning consent (PA/00/1439 – Permanent mooring of a vessel for hotel use at the western end of South Dock) when the current application PA/08/1359 is consented; h) Additional parking be made available to London Docklands Angling Consortium, of a maximum of 5 spaces during the week and a maximum of 10 spaces at weekends; i) Additional 6 access gates in Millwall Cutting (total of 10) for London Docklands Angling Consortium to gain access to the dock; j) British Waterways to exchange the permitted angling area on the western side of Millwall Inner Dock, once the vessel’s use is implemented. The exchange relates to an area to the southwest, to be exchanged with an area to the northwest.
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That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above. |
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That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions [and informatives] to secure the following matters: |
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Conditions |
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1) Time Limit (3 years); 2) Construction Hours; 3) Details of 6 metre level standing for coaches existing to Marsh Wall; 4) Detailed Landscape Plan prior to commencement of works; 5) Environment Agency conditions requiring ecological mitigation plan; further details of biodiversity provisions; 6) BW condition submission details of moorings and pontoons; 7) EA condition – UK native planting; 8) EA condition – lighting away from dock; 9) EA condition – no storage of materials within 5 metres of dock edge; 10) Servicing from waterside; 11) Details of 20 cycle spaces; 12) Disabled/cycle/taxi parking to be permanently retained; 13) Restriction of use for external public decks (for restaurant/bar areas) – 0700 to 2400 Monday to Saturday, and 0700 to 2100 Sundays or Bank Holidays; 14) Use class restrictions (C1 hotel and ancillary uses); 15) Details of plant and associated equipment noise; 16) Extract duct fumes restrictions; 17) Refuse and recycling facilities in accordance with plans; 18) Crossrail Safeguarding; 19) Materials; 20) Accessible rooms; 21) Energy (CO2 reduction of 20%); 22) Hammer driven piling restrictions (1000 – 1600; Monday to Friday); 23) EA – protection of dock walls; 24) Controlling the use of the staterooms and associated decks to accommodation only; and 25) Any other condition(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal. |
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Informatives |
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1) Section 106 agreement required; 2) Building Control; 3) Need for quietness; 4) Contact Crossrail; 5) Contact British Waterways; 6) Contact British Waterways London Estates Team; 7) Importance for Nature Conservation; 8) Wheel washing; 9) Section 278 Agreement; 10) Contact London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority; 11) Environment Agency; 12) Environmental Health – health club; 13) Environmental Health – food handling; and 14) Any other informative(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal. |
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That, if within 3-months of the date of this committee decision the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to refuse planning permission. |
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That the management plan addresses the potential for customers leaving events at the vessel causing a nuisance and that the detailed landscaping of the site ensures that vehicles cannot gain access eastwards along the dock. |
At 9.45 p.m. the Chair indicated that the meeting would adjourn for a short period. The meeting reconvened at 9.55 p.m.
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