Agenda item
Suttons Wharf North, Palmers Road, London (PA/13/02938)
Proposal:
Application under s.73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for a variation of Condition 22 of the Planning Permission PA/11/3348 dated 30/03/12 to seek minor material amendments to the approved Block A of the Suttons Wharf North development comprising:
· Removal of one ground floor links between Block A2 and A3 and the creation of separate D1 Use Class units (390sq.m; 280sq.m; and 1035sq.m);
· Insertion of an additional internal floor level (no resulting increase of heights to the consented buildings);
· Alterations to the dwelling mix within Block A, resulting in a net increase of 41 residential units
· Other associated external changes
Recommendation: To GRANT planning permission subject the variation to the legal agreement to secure additional planning obligations, conditions and informative(s).
Minutes:
Update Report tabled.
Jerry Bell (Applications Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the application for a variation of the Planning Permission to seek minor material amendments to the approved Block A of the Suttons Wharf North development.
The Chair then invited registered speakers to address the Committee.
Dr Stephen Goldup spoke in objection to the proposal. He objected to the proposed increase in density of the development. The proposal exhibited signs of overdevelopment and would worsen anti social behaviour. The figures regarding density were inaccurate. He also questioned the impact on the proposed health care facility on site from the plans that was supposed to mitigate the increase in population. The survey of doctor covering the area was inaccurate. Some were not accepting new patients. The proposal would remove all retail space in Block A. However, this had not given proper consideration.
Iain Rhind and Justine Elcombe (Applicant’s Agents) spoke in support of the scheme (dividing the allocated three minutes). The speakers explained the nature of the amendment. The changes were minor in nature and there was adequate infrastructure to support the scheme (public transport, health facilities). The new units would be car free. The proposed health care facility would be re-provided in accordance with the NHS requirements. The population density figures were based on survey data.
There would only be a small increase in child yield. The affordable housing across the scheme exceeded policy. The applicant had increased the s106 to reflect the variation. In summary, the applicant had listened to the Committee views on the scheme. It was recommended that the scheme is approved. In response to the Committee, it was explained that the NHS were satisfied with the plans regarding the health facility with responsibility for the lease of the unit.
Jane Jin (Planning Officer Development and Renewal) presented the report and the update. She explained the nature of the plans relating to Block A, including the changes to the internal layout, the amenity space and the revised housing mixed (taking into account the recent changes to the scheme). Overall, the percentage of affordable housing across the entire scheme continued to be acceptable totalling 45%. Members were also advised of the plans to rationalise the D1 use with the largest space reserved for NHS use in accordance with their requirements. The Committee were also informed of the planning obligations. Officers were recommending that the planning permission be granted.
In response, Members stressed the need for some type of barrier or landscaping around the canal side walkway for safety reasons. Officers agreed to explore this further and to secure a suitable barrier as part of the conditions with the Canal and River Trust and will review previous details secured through a planning condition.
In response to questions, it was confirmed that the units complied with the relevant standards. There would be sufficient car parking around the site to accommodate the need for the doctors surgery.
Officers also clarified that the percentage of affordable housing already secured at an earlier stage exceeded policy. The housing tenure of the overall development would be mixed and balanced.
On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED
That Application under s.73 of the Town and Country Planning Act at Suttons Wharf North, Palmers Road, London (PA/13/02938) be GRANTED for a variation of Condition 22 of the Planning Permission PA/11/3348 dated 30/03/12 to seek minor material amendments to the approved Block A of the Suttons Wharf North development comprising:
· Removal of one ground floor links between Block A2 and A3 and the creation of separate D1 Use Class units (390sq.m; 280sq.m; and 1035sq.m);
· Insertion of an additional internal floor level (no resulting increase of heights to the consented buildings);
· Alterations to the dwelling mix within Block A, resulting in a net increase of 41 residential units
· Other associated external changes
SUBJECT to the variation to the legal agreement to secure the additional planning obligations, conditions and informative(s) set out in the committee report.
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