Agenda and minutes
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Introductions Minutes: Councillor Klute welcomed everyone to the meeting. Members of the Committee and officers introduced themselves and the Chair outlined the procedures for the meeting. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Graham and Spall |
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Declarations of Substitute Members Minutes: There were no declarations of substitute members |
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Minutes: There were no declarations of interest |
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Minutes: The order of business would be as per the agenda |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes:
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 23 April 2020 be confirmed as an accurate record of proceedings and the Chair be authorised to sign them. |
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139 - 149 Fonthill Road, London, N4 3HF Additional documents:
Minutes: Refurbishment and extension of the building to include the erection of a single-storey fourth floor roof extension and a two storey rear extension to the front part of the building and a two storey roof extension to the rear part of the building to provide retail (Use Class A1) floorspace, business floorspace, (Use Class B1 and B8) and flexible floorspace (Use Classes A2/B1/D1/D2) together with 4 no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and creation of roof terraces. Basement excavation to increase the depth and extent of the existing basement. Demolition of existing chimney and rebuilding and enlargement of existing tower. Alterations to front elevation including new shopfronts and associated works.
It was noted that a previous application had gone to appeal
(Planning application number: P2019/2563/FUL)
In the discussion the following points were made:
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Edward Rudolph House, 69-85 Margery Street, London, WC1X 0JL Additional documents:
Minutes: Demolition of the existing building and construction of a 5 storey building (plus roof top plant enclosure and further basement excavation to the existing basement/lower ground level), to provide for a total of 5,660sqm (GIA) of office floorspace (Use Class B1a), along with a new substation, cycle parking and changing facilities, refuse and recycling storage, hard and soft landscaping, and associated works.
(Planning application number: P2019/3464/FUL)
The Chair informed the meeting that given the number of objectors to the application he would allow 5 speakers, in addition to considering the written submission and a submission from Councillor Nathan.
In the discussion the following points were made:
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Site of Former Harvist Under Fives Nursery, Hornsey Road, London N7 7NN Additional documents:
Minutes: Erection of a new building, up to 5 storeys in height, to provide 29 flats, together with associated amenity space and detached refuse store. Departure from the Development Plan.
(Planning application number: P2018/4131/FUL)
It was noted that a previous application had been submitted to appeal, which had been dismissed in 2018
In the discussion the following points were made:
· The Planning Officer highlighted some changes to be made with regards to paragraph 10.54 line 6 which needs to be deleted. The Council’s viability officers do not agree with the scale of deficit suggested by the applicant, but advise that even with the omission of the nursery the scheme would be viable. · Members were advised that the improved offer of 52% affordable housing and in particular the 73% social rent tenure, are considered to be acceptable in policy terms . · The Planning Officer informed the meeting that the scheme proposes a new building and this provides an opportunity to enhance the existing estate with good quality amenity and open space. · In terms of design, meeting was advised that the present scheme has evolved as a result of the previous appeal, Design Review Panel and pre-application advice. · On the issue of amenity, the meeting was informed that the proposal is not considered to have an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity in terms of daylight, sunlight, outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance or an increased sense of enclosure subject to condition. · The Planning Officer informed the meeting that the provision of new housing and the redevelopment of a site which has been left in a state of disrepair for a long time is to be welcomed.
Councillor Klute proposed a motion to grant Planning Permission. This was seconded by Councillor Kay and carried unanimously
RESOLVED: That following consideration of the case officer’s report (the assessment and recommendations therein), the presentation to Committee, submitted representations and objections, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and informatives set out in Appendix 1 of the officer report and subject to the prior completion of a Deed of Planning Obligation made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 securing the heads of terms as set out in Appendix 1 of the officer report.
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