Agenda item
Dame Colet And Haileybury Centre, Ben Jonson Road, London E1 3NN (PA/13/01433)
Decision:
Update Report tabled.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/13/01433) at Dame Colet And Haileybury Centre, Ben Jonson Road, London E1 3NN be GRANTED for the demolition of Dame Colet House and Haileybury Centre and erection of two four storey residential blocks to provide 40 affordable housing units together with the erection of a three storey youth, sport and community centre building with associated landscaping, car parking and other ancillary works subject to:
2. 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 and non-financial obligations as set out in the Committee report.
3. That the Corporate Director, Development & Renewal and Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) is delegated authority to negotiate and approve the legal agreement indicated above.
4. 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.
Minutes:
Update Report tabled.
Jerry Bell (Applications Team Leader, Development and Renewal) introduced the item for the demolition of Dame Colet House and Haileybury Centre and erection of two four storey residential blocks to provide 40 affordable housing units together with a three storey youth, sport and community centre building with associated landscaping, car parking and other ancillary works.
The Chair invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Councillor Abdal Ullah speaking in support as a ward Councillor, stated that the youth centres in the ward were in a poor state, so the proposals were much needed and widely supported in the community. There had been lengthy campaigns for this facility. It would provide first class facilities with a roof top Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Kamlesh Harris (Planning Officers) presented the detailed application that was a Council led initiative. She explained the site location, the outcome of the local consultation, the quality of the new leisure facilities and the housing mix. This comprised 100% affordable housing at the Council’s preferred rent levels with family housing. The housing would be managed by Tower Hamlets Homes. All units would have private amenity space with adequate levels of community space. The under five play space fell marginally short of the policy target. However, the site was very close to play areas. She also described the proposed materials and the design of the development that would preserve views and enhance the setting of the York Square Conservation Area. The impact on amenity was acceptable and there would be conditions to control the hours of construction and the opening hours for the leisure facilities. The s106 had been considered by the Council’s Planning Contributions Overview Panel and it was considered that the contributions were appropriate to mitigate the scheme. The scheme could only be delivered with the subsidy.
In response to questions, Officers clarified the policy requirement for one bed units in relation to affordable housing - 30% of the development. In relation to community access, it was reported that the new leisure centre would provide a whole range of inclusive services for all sections of the community in accordance with Council policy and the Equalities Act that had been carefully applied. The specification had been set by the Council’s Youth Services to meet with their needs. Officers also explained the access plans to the MUGA. In relation to anti-social behaviour, it was anticipated that the new sports centre should help address this by providing activities for young people.
The Committee also heard from Ann Sutcliffe (Service Head, Strategic Property, Development and Renewal) who reassured Members that the scheme was financially viable and that finance had been earmarked for the scheme. The Council’s Chief Finance Officer had assessed the scheme and had concluded that the scheme was viable as stated in the Cabinet reports on the subject.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission (PA/13/01433) at Dame Colet And Haileybury Centre, Ben Jonson Road, London E1 3NN be GRANTED for the demolition of Dame Colet House and Haileybury Centre and erection of two four storey residential blocks to provide 40 affordable housing units together with the erection of a three storey youth, sport and community centre building with associated landscaping, car parking and other ancillary works subject to:
2. 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 and non-financial obligations as set out in the Committee report.
3. That the Corporate Director, Development & Renewal and Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) is delegated authority to negotiate and approve the legal agreement indicated above.
4. 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.
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