Agenda item
South East block Of Goodmans Fields, 74 Alie Street, London (PA/14/2817)
Proposal:
Development of the South East block comprising a podium block between 6-12 storeys and three towers of 21 storeys, 22 storeys and 23storeys to provide 415 residential units (use class C3), 3,398sqm (GEA) of flexible commercial space including a health centre ( use class A1, A2, A3, B1A and D1), public open space and associated landscaping, surface car parking, cycle parking and related infrastructure and associated works.
Recommendation:
To GRANT planning permission subject to any direction by The London Mayor, prior completion of a legal agreement to secure planning obligations, conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report.
Minutes:
Paul Buckenham (Development Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the application.
Beth Eite (Planning Officer, Development and Renewal) presented the application regarding the SE Block of Goodmans Feilds to increase the level of commercial floor space and residential units approved under the outline consent. This included the addition of an additional residential tower. She explained the height, scale, proposed density, layout, the design and the impact of the scheme on amenity. Consultation had been carried out and the results were addressed in the report
The development would provide a suitable mix of housing. The impact on the local and strategic views would be acceptable with no objections from the statutory consultees.
The amenity of the units, level of child play space, amenity space and public open was also explained. Planning contributions had been secured in line with policy, which reflected the increased unit numbers and floor space in the scheme.
Overall, given the merits of the scheme, Officers were recommending that the application was granted planning permission.
In response to Members questions, Officers confirmed the policy on separation distances between buildings mostly for residential buildings. For uses where the occupancy was more temporary in nature, (student accommodation) a more flexible approach could be taken to this.
Whilst there would be some loss of light to properties at Gowers Walk, it was considered that given the layout of the houses on Gowers Walk with the main outlook to the rear and increased separation distances from the extant permission, that mitigated against this and the small number of failings overall, that this could be accommodated.
On a unanimous vote, the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission PA/14/2817 at South East block Of Goodmans Fields, 74 Alie Street, London be GRANTED for the Development of the South East block comprising a podium block between 6-12 storeys and three towers of 21 storeys, 22 storeys and 23storeys to provide 415 residential units (use class C3), 3,398sqm (GEA) of flexible commercial space including a health centre ( use class A1, A2, A3, B1A and D1), public open space and associated landscaping, surface car parking, cycle parking and related infrastructure and associated works SUBJECT TO
2. Any direction by The London Mayor.
3. The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations set out in the Committee report.
4. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above acting within normal delegated authority.
5. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure matters set out in the Committee report.
6. Any other conditions(s)/informatives considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal
7. That, if within 3 months of the date of this committee the legal agreement has not been completed, the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to refuse planning permission.
Time Extension:
The Committee agreed a time extension to extend the meeting for another hour or until the conclusion of the remaining item of business whichever was earlier.
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