Agenda and minutes

Councillor Klute welcomed everyone to the meeting.  Members of the Sub-Committee and officers introduced themselves.  The Chair explained that the Committee would deal with the determination of planning applications and outlined the procedures for the meeting.

Councilor Robert Khan.

Councillor David Poyser attended as substitute for Councillor Robert Khan.

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Councillor David Poyser declared an interest in Item B4, 30-32 Dresden Road, N19 as a ward councillor and he had expressed views on the item.  Councillor Tim Nicholls declared an interest in Item B9, Pakeman Primary School, as a governor of Pakeman School.  Neither took part in any discussions on the items.

The order of business would be:- B5, B4, B7, B3, B1, B2, B6, B8 and B9.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on the 24 June 2014 be confirmed as an accurate record of proceedings and the Chair be authorised to sign them.

Part single storey, part three storey rear extension to facilitate internal refurbishment and reconfiguration to the existing 7 self-contained flats to provide 9 self-contained flats (2 x 3 bed, 3 x 2 bed and 4 x 1 bed flats). (Planning application number: P2014/0752/FUL).

In the discussion the following points were considered:-

·         The extension would be constructed in materials to match existing and was therefore considered to integration with the original property.

·         The depth of the three storey element had been reduced to 3m from a previously refused application.

·         Each garden would measure in excess of 30m² in line with planning policy.

Councillor Kay proposed a motion regarding the approval of materials which was seconded by Councillor Klute. Councillor Nicholls proposed a motion regarding landscaping which was seconded by Councillor Klute.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions, informatives and Section 106 agreement as detailed in the report and the amendment to condition 3 for windows and materials to be approved prior to commencement and an additional condition regarding approval of landscaping in line with paragraph 10.15 of the report, the wording to be delegated to officers and appended to the minutes.

Redevelopment of the site to provide a 6 storey plus basement building with retail A1 uses at basement and ground floor level, the creation of 3 self contained residential units (3 x 2 beds), new ground floor shop frontages and associated alterations. (Planning application number: P2014/0189/FUL).

In the discussion the following points were considered:-

·         Members raised concerns regarding the colour of the panels that would be used.

Councillor Klute proposed a motion which was seconded by Councillor Kay.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions, informatives and completion of a unilateral undertaking and subject to the amendment to condition 3 to ensure that materials are approved prior to commencement of works and an informative that materials are to be approved by the Sub-Committee.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 8 no. residential units comprising 7 x 2 bedroom houses and 1 x 3 bed house with associated refuse stores, cycle storage and landscaping. (Planning application number: P2014/1522/FUL).

In the discussion the following points were considered:-

·         The Sub-Committee noted that the scheme had been modified following a previous refusal.  The height had been reduced and the design included intermittent gaps and a chamfered corner to prevent a sense of enclosure and loss of light.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions, informatives and Section 106 agreement as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.

Erection of a two storey dwelling to rear of 30 - 32 Dresden Road on existing hard-standing with additional basement. (Planning application number: P2013/4213/FUL).

In the discussion the following points were considered:-

·         An enforcement investigation was currently being undertaken regarding the unauthorised pruning of two protected trees on site.  It was considered that the pruning had not facilitated the development of the two-storey house. Any future prosecution was not considered to be a material factor for the Sub-Committee.

·         Two trees were to be retained and two further trees were to be planted to replace those previously removed.  All would be subject to Tree Preservation Orders.

·         A scheme of protection had been submitted and was considered sufficient by the Tree Preservation Officer to protect the existing trees through the construction process.

·         The proposal would be effectively single storey by virtue of the basement excavation and would not considered to result in an unreasonable level of visual bulk.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to conditions, informatives and the signing of an Unilateral Undertaking as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

Erection of a fourth floor rear extension and fifth floor roof extension to provide an increase in office floorspace (Use class B1) along with 3 x residential flats (Use class C3) (2x2bed and 1x3 bed units) together with associated works and external alterations, provision of private amenity space, landscaping and installation of 10x no.condenser units within a screened enclosure at roof level.  Internal alterations at the ground floor level to create new residential entrance and insertion of two new roof lights at the rear. (Planning application number: P2014/1604/FUL)

The Sub-Committee noted that all reference to the Team Leader in the recommendation would be deleted.

In the discussion the following points were considered:-

·         The Sub-Committee considered that the issue of the overlooking had been dealt with by the applicant;

·         The Conservation Area Design Guide stated that buildings should be limited to 18 metres in height.  The Sub-Committee were concerned that the proposed development would measure 19 metres in height;

·         That the daylight/sunlight report was based on an assumption that the classrooms to the school had dual aspect.  On a site visit, members noted that classrooms were commonly divided by bookshelves and room dividers and would gain light from windows on one side of the room only.

·         The daylight/sunlight engineer reported that if classrooms were partitioned the report would have been modelled differently.

Councillor Klute proposed a motion which was seconded by Councillor Kay.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be refused for the reasons of the height of the development and loss of light to the school.  Wording to be delegated to officers and appended to the minutes.

Erection of a single storey (standalone) building adjacent to the Blackstock Road frontage to provide a dedicated building to accommodate the breakfast and after schools clubs, enabling the additional first form entry class to be located adjacent to the existing within the main building; insertion of new entrance door within the existing front boundary wall. (Planning application number: P2014/2012/FUL).

In the discussion the following points were considered:-

·         The space was required as soon as possible to accommodate demand for additional school places.

·         There would be a new pedestrian access from Blackstock Road to allow direct access.  There was concern that this could allow access onto the main road.

Councillor Kay proposed a motion which was seconded by Councillor Klute.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and informatives in the report and an additional informative to allow the addition of safety railings outside the entrance.

Erection of a single storey structure for use as a classroom. (Planning application number: P2014/1243/FUL).

 In the discussion the following points were considered:-

·         Permission had expired for two temporary portacabins previously on site. One portacabin had now been removed.  The remaining portacabin was in disrepair and was not sufficiently sized.

·         The proposed portacabin was to house a bulge class for one year group.

·         The bulge class had commenced September 2013 and had a further 6 years at the school.  The applicant therefore requested that the temporary permission be for six years.

·         Concern that the school had used temporary accommodation for over 12 years and should pursue a more permanent solution.

·         Unauthorised car parking on the site encroached on the existing playspace and this could be rectified by condition.

Councillor Nicholls proposed a motion which was seconded by Councillor Poyser regarding the length of time for the grant of approval.

Councillor Klute proposed a motion regarding the car parking which was seconded by Councillor Kay.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and informatives in the report and the amendments to conditions 3 and 4 and an additional informative, the wording to be delegated to officers and appended to the minutes.

The removal of the existing single storey canopy to the rear of the playground and the construction of a single storey extension to provide a dedicated Two-Year-Old Facility for pre nursery infants. (Planning application number: P2014/1604/FUL).

RESOLVED:

That planning permission and listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions and informatives detailed in the report.

The removal of the existing single storey canopy, adjacent to the Hornsey Road frontage, and the construction of a single storey extension with roof lights to provide a dedicated Two-Year-Old Facility for pre nursery infants. (Planning application number: P2014/1863/FUL).

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and informatives detailed in the report.