Agenda item
Jemstock 2, South Quay Square, 1 Marsh Wall, London, E14 (PA/15/02104)
Proposal:
Erection of building facades to existing structure on site to create a mixed use development comprising 206 serviced apartments (Class C1), 1,844 sqm of office floorspace (Class B1) and 218sqm of cafe floorspace (Class A3).
Recommendation:
That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to any direction by The Mayor of London, the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure obligations,conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report.
Minutes:
Update report tabled
Paul Buckenham (Development Manager, Development and Renewal) introduced the application for the erection of building facades to existing structure on site to create a mixed use development comprising serviced apartments, office floorspace and cafe floorspace
The Chair invited registered speaker to address the Committee.
Michael Byrne, (Discovery Dock East Residents Association) and Councillor Andrew Wood, local ward Councillor, spoke in support of the application. They welcomed the redevelopment of the site given it’s poor condition, and that the proposals complied with the aims in the South Quay Master Plan. In particular, they welcomed the proposed mix of uses (including serviced apartments) given the suitability of the location for such purposes due to it’s proximity to Canary Wharf and local hotels and the shortage of such accommodation in the area. Furthermore, given the nature of the scheme, the speakers considered that it should have less of an impact on local infrastructure than other uses which they welcomed.
Kirsty Flevill (Planning Officer, Development and Renewal) gave a presentation on the application describing the site location and surrounds, showing images of the existing site. She also explained to the planning history of the site and that the scheme bore a close resemblance to the previously approved scheme that had been implemented. The main difference being the reduction in height.
Turing to the detail, the Committee noted the proposed floor plans including the layout of the office space, the nature of the serviced apartments, the proposed elevations and the façade detailing. Consultation had been carried out and no representations had been received
Officers considered that the proposed land use complied with policy and that the application would cause no undue harm to amenity given that it was broadly similar to what was there already on site. Furthermore, the impact on the transport network and the highway would be acceptable. Given the merits of the application, Officers were recommending that it was granted permission.
In response, the Members asked questions about the level of contributions from the development . In particular, the contributions for carbon offsetting (as set out in the update report) and why no precise figure could be set for this at this stage.
In response, Officers explained that the obligations included a requirement that the applicant look at connecting the development to the Barkantine district heating company. Both the applicant and the Barkantine considered that this was perfectly feasible and this was Officers preferred option. It was also required that an updated energy strategy be submitted to determine the potential for the application to reduce C02 emissions further. Accordingly, it was recommended that the level of contribution for carbon offsetting be based on the updated strategy. It was also reported that that the proposed development would be liable for a London Mayor’s CIL contribution. In response to further questions, Officers explained the location of the servicing and office floors space and that no parking spaces were proposed.
On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED:
1. That planning permission be GRANTED at Jemstock 2, South Quay Square, 1 Marsh Wall, London, E14 for the erection of building facades to existing structure on site to create a mixed use development comprising 206 serviced apartments (Class C1), 1,844 sqm of office floorspace (Class B1) and 218sqm of cafe floorspace (Class A3) PA/15/02104) subject to:
2. Any direction by The Mayor of London
3. The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the obligations set out in the Committee report and the update report regarding the inclusion of a Car Park Management Plan, the carbon offsetting obligation and the contributions towards monitoring and implementation.
4. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above acting within delegated authority.
5. That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the matters set out in the Committee report and the update report regarding the removal of the requirement for a Piling Method Statement.
6. Any other planning condition(s) considered necessary by the Corporate Director Development & Renewal
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