Agenda item
Land to the south of 52 Stainsby Road to the north of 88 Stainsby Road and at the western end of Cotall Street E14 (PA/12/02856)
Decision:
Update report tabled
Councillor Stephanie Eaton rejoined the meeting for the rest of the agenda.
Councillor Bill Turner proposed an amendment to the construction hours for Saturday that they be amended from 0.800 to 13:00 to 09.00 to 13:00. This was agreed by the committee.
On a vote of 4 in favour, 0 against and 3 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/12/02856) at Site at Land to the south of 52 Stainsby Road to the north of 88 Stainsby Road and at the western end of Cotall Street E14 be GRANTED for the demolition of the existing single storey temporary shower rooms south of 52 Stainsby Road and the erection of two buildings of 5, 6 and 10 storeys, one on the corner of Stainsby Road/Cotall Street and the other on the corner of Stainsby Road/Lindfield Street comprising 150 new residential dwellings (43 x 1 bed, 64 x 2 bed, 37 x 3 bed, 4 x 4 bed and 2 x 5 bed), together with a 794 sq.m waterside centre (including associated boat storage) (Use Class D1) and café (Use Class A3), cycle parking, private amenity space and other associated works SUBJECT to.
· Condition 8 (Compliance) Hours of construction for Saturday be amended to 09.00 to 13:00.
AND:
2. Any direction by The London Mayor;
3. The prior completion of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) within three months of the date of this resolution, to secure the planning obligations set out in the report;
4. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.
5. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report subject to the changes to the triggers for the discharge of conditions in the update.
Minutes:
Councillor Stephanie Eaton rejoined the meeting for the rest of the agenda.
Update report tabled
Jerry Bell (Application Team Leader, Development and Renewal) introduced the item regarding Land to the south of 52 Stainsby Road to the north of 88 Stainsby Road and at the western end of Cotall Street E14 (PA/12/02856)
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Simon Rayner spoke in objection to the application, on behalf of the Abbots and Vickery WharfResidents Association. The proposal was contrary to policy and contradicted the conservation area. In particular, the plans conflicted with the LBTH Service Head of Planning’s letter of 16th July 2010 that in summary stated that no large buildings should be located very close to Bartlett Park. The proposed buildings would dominate the park, was of excessive height adding to the cumulative impact of the other new developments such as the New Festival Hall. It would cast shadows on the park and create parking stress. There was a lack of affordable units. No residents supported the scheme.
In response to questions from Members, Mr Rayner indicated that he was aware of the outline plans for the park when he moved into his property but was under the impression that any plans would comply with the Service Head’s letter. The scheme was right on the parameters of the park. There would be overlooking to Abbots Wharf as the windows were glass fronted. It would be overpowering.
Leah Massouras spoke in support of the application as a local resident. She welcomed the enhanced facilities for residents and children such as the waterside centre and café. It would increase the size of the park; improve the dangerous road and provide affordable homes. There a need for something on Bartlett Park as the children have nothing to do.
Paul Buckenham (Planning Officer) made a detailed presentation of the committee report and tabled update. He described the site location. He explained the principles agreed by the Cabinet in 2008 and 2011 regarding the delivery of new homes at the site and improvements to Bartlett Park. The proposal sought to provide 150 new homes with 52 affordable housing at or below POD rent levels. It would also provide new recreational facilities for Bartlett Park and a land swap to increase the size of the park with a link to the canal.
He explained the outcome of the local consultation. He also explained the design, height, amenity space and the full s106 contributions. The scheme would generally be car free. The site was within a reasonable distance to transport facilities. There was adequate on street parking to accommodate the scheme as shown by the parking survey.
He also explained the changes to the timing of conditions as set out in the update report.
Following questions from Members, Officers’ reported the following points:
- The comments of NHS Tower Hamlets had been received and were set out in the update.
- The letter of the Service Head was a pre application letter that sets out general principals for the site. However, Officers had since balanced this against the principles in the Cabinet reports, the overall benefits of this scheme including viability. On balance, Officers considered that the benefits outweighed any impact and it generally complied with policy.
- It was considered that the child play space was acceptable given the proximity to Bartlett Park and other play facilities in the area.
- The application was supported by a day light and sun light assessment. This found that the impact on the Bartlett Park was acceptable with no significant overshadowing. The assessment had been independently tested.
- The waterside centre would be open to all levels of ability and all of the community.
- Officers noted the importance of the safety plans for the facility that would be provided via the legal agreement.
- Officers also reported on the deadline for receipt of the New Homes Bonus.
Councillor Bill Turner proposed an amendment to the construction hours for Saturday that they be amended from 0.800 to 13:00 to 09.00 to 13:00. This was agreed by the committee.
On a vote of 4 in favour, 0 against and 3 abstentions, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/12/02856) at Site at Land to the south of 52 Stainsby Road to the north of 88 Stainsby Road and at the western end of Cotall Street E14 be GRANTED for the demolition of the existing single storey temporary shower rooms south of 52 Stainsby Road and the erection of two buildings of 5, 6 and 10 storeys, one on the corner of Stainsby Road/Cotall Street and the other on the corner of Stainsby Road/Lindfield Street comprising 150 new residential dwellings (43 x 1 bed, 64 x 2 bed, 37 x 3 bed, 4 x 4 bed and 2 x 5 bed), together with a 794 sq.m waterside centre (including associated boat storage) (Use Class D1) and café (Use Class A3), cycle parking, private amenity space and other associated works SUBJECT to.
· Condition 8 (Compliance) Hours of construction for Saturday be amended to 09.00 to 13:00.
AND:
2. Any direction by The London Mayor;
3. The prior completion of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) within three months of the date of this resolution, to secure the planning obligations set out in the report;
4. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.
5. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the matters set out in the report subject to the changes to the triggers for the discharge of conditions in the update.
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