Agenda and minutes

Apologies had been received from Councillors Michael Bull, Pat Jackson and Paul Buttivant with Councillors Michael White, Allan Kauffman and Liz Kemp substituting.

Councillor Tim Barker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 10 as he lived in Clifton Gardens and had signed the petition objecting to the proposal . After  addressing the meeting as Ward Councillor he left the room whilst the item was discussed and a decision made.

Councillor Liz Kemp declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 8 and 11.

There were no items notified as urgent.

Members confirmed reports in Part 1 and Part 2.

Erection of 12 flats (8 two-bedroom, 4-person flats, 3 two-bedroom 3-person flats and 1 one-bedroom 2-person wheelchair accessible flat), in a single block with 12 associated car parking spaces; demolition of existing garages adjacent to Melbourne House and number 83 Perth Avenue; and provision of 3 open car parking areas

Recommendation : Approval subject to a S106 agreement

In accordance with the Council’s constitution a representative of 2 petitions received objecting to the proposal and the agent addressed the meeting.

The petitioners made the following points:-

• There are two schools within 20 yards of the site and the dust from the removal of the concrete will have an impact on the playgrounds as they are in constant use.
• The proposal would not be a benefit to the estate.
• The estate is already overcrowded with a number of occupiers needing re-housing.
• Traffic problems due to the construction traffic entering and leaving the site.
• There are 4 schools within 10 minutes walk of the site and construction traffic would cause congestion throughout the school drop off and pick up times.
• Perth Avenue is used as a rat run for everyday traffic without the additional construction traffic for this site.
• Parking problems already exist in the area and speed of traffic already an issue.
• Where are the cars displaced by this development going to park.
• Vandalism to cars already occurs due to the current situation in relation to parking.
• Demolition of 59 garages and creation of two car parks would mean decrease of parking places available .
• Replacement parking spaces were being provided for leaseholders and not tenants.
• Quality of life for residents of Melbourne House would be affected by disturbance, noise and pollution.
• Demolition of garages should not be allowed as hillingdon has double the average car crime.
• There was a lack of parking for people with disabilities.
• The five storey block would be out of character with the surrounding area.
• The effect the proposal would have on the school should be taken into account. 
• An application to extend the school would conflict with the proposed plans for this site.
• If this proposal was allowed the school playing field would flood.
• There are no facilities for young people in the area.

The agent made the following points:-

• Site has been securely fenced and not used as a car park for many years.
• Funding has been secured for the proposal from Homes and Community Agency and would be an opportunity to stop the site from deteriorating still further.
• The development proposes 12 units and a condition restricting the occupiers to over 55s would be acceptable.
• There would be lift access to all floors.
• Council standards have been met in regard to sustainability.
• There would be no overlooking from the development to existing properties.
• The proposal would improve the appearance of the site with the ball court being relocated.
• The proposal would provide 72 car parking spaces at no cost to residents.
• Consultation has been undertaken with the Head Teacher at the school and concerns regarding the construction process discussed.
• Calming measures have been welcomed by the school.

The Ward Councillor addressed the meeting making the following points:-

• Supported the petitioners objecting to the proposal
• BE13 not complied with in regard to layout and appearance
• The proposal does not complement or improve the area.
• The flat roof would be out of keeping  ...  view the full minutes text for item 125.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a seven storey, 262-bedroom hotel, basement and surface car parking, bar/restaurant, meeting rooms and other associated works.

Recommendation : Approval subject to a S106 agreement

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a five storey, 192-bedroom hotel, basement and surface level car parking, bar/restaurant, meeting rooms and other associated works.

35805/APP/2009/2433

In accordance with the constitution a representative of the petitioners in support of the application addressed the meeting.

The petitioner in support of the application made the following points:-

• The proposed Hotel is of a high quality design establishing a higher standard of Hotel along the Bath Road.
• The proposed Hotel had been reduced to 5 storeys with 192 rooms with the main feature being retained.
• Planter boxes makes a feature linking to the proposal to the Green Belt.
• Landscaping was important and enhances the area and this would be maintained.
• If allowed this application would give the opportunity to improve the quality of this section of the Green Belt.

Clarification was sought on issues relating to the public access and disabled access to the sunken garden.  Officers advised that the gardens would have CCTV at all accesses and that condition 15 should be amended to include details of access to the sunken garden for people with disabilities and mothers with prams and pushchairs.

Members asked for a condition to be added to ensure that there would be community access during daylight hours.  Officers suggested that as well as the condition that an informative be added to advise the applicants what the condition expected.  The condition and informative was agreed by the committee with the wording to be agreed by the Chairman and Labour Lead.

A member asked that there should be good signage for people with disabilities and suggested that an audit be carried out prior to the Hotel opening.

It was suggested and agreed by the committee that an informative be added in relation to a signage audit being carried out prior to opening of the Hotel.

The recommendation with an additional two conditions and informatives was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved

That delegated powers be given to the Director of Planning and Community Services to grant planning permission, subject to the following:

1.         That the Council enter into a legal agreement with the applicant

            under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as

                        amended) to secure the following:

i) The provision of a 10-year Green Travel plan to be prepared in accordance with TfL guidance and to include a bond of £20,000.

ii) A scheme to be submitted to and approved by the Council detailing how construction training will be provided to Hillingdon residents, or a contribution towards construction training for Hillingdon residents in the sum of £2,500 for every £1 million construction cost.

iii) A scheme to be submitted to and approved by the Council detailing how hospitality training will be provided to Hillingdon residents, or a contribution towards hospitality training for Hillingdon Residents in the sum of £400 per employee.

iv) A contribution of £25,000 towards the management of air quality within the vicinity of the site.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 126.

Mixed use development comprising 25,000 sq.m office space (Class B1), 26,000 sq.m / 450-room hotel, including leisure facilities and energy centre (min 3 star) (Class C1), 18,135 sq.m data centre (Sui Generis), a single storey car parking building (Sui Generis)  3,500 sq.m mixed use building accommodating office (Class B1), non-residential institution including art exhibition space (Class D1), retail (Class A1), financial and professional services (Class A2), cafés and restaurants (Class A3) and associated car parking and landscaping (Outline application for full details for access)

Recommendation : Approval subject to a Section 106 Agreement

Mixed use development comprising 25,000 sq. m office space (Class B1), 26,000 sq. m / 450-room hotel, including leisure facilities and energy centre (min 3 star) (Class C1), 18,135 sq. m data centre (Sui Generis), a single storey car parking building (Sui Generis) 3,500 sq. m mixed use building accommodating office (Class B1), non-residential institution including art exhibition space (Class D1), retail (Class A1), financial and professional services (Class A2), cafés and restaurants (Class A3) and associated car parking and landscaping (Outline application for full details for access.)

37977/APP/2009/2079

Part refurbishment and part demolition of existing College buildings to provide a total of 25,062m² Gross Internal Area (GIA) Class D1 (education) accommodation (of which 10,327m² (GIA) comprises new build floorspace), associated sports facilities, ancillary accommodation, access, car parking, servicing and associated landscaping.

Recommendation : Approval subject to a Section 106 Agreement.

Part refurbishment and part demolition of existing College buildings to provide a total of 25,062m² Gross Internal Area (GIA) Class D1 (education) accommodation (of which 10,327m² (GIA) comprises new build floorspace), associated sports facilities, ancillary accommodation, access, car parking, servicing and associated landscaping.

1127/APP/2009/443

In accordance with the constitution a representative of the petitioners in support of the application addressed the meeting.

The petitioner in support of the application made the following points.

• The proposal had been amended to take account of a change in funding for the project.
• The strategy was for the implementation of an effective scheme with the funding available.
• The basic change was for Blocks B & C to be retained and upgraded.
• The College had worked closely with officers to take into account and respect the importance of the setting of the Lido.
• The main change was for the repositioning of the Sports Hall and the retention of blocks B & C and the link between the blocks.
• There had been problems of circulation within the College and access to the Sports Hall this proposal would be an improvement.
• The proposal would assist in the evacuation of the building if an incident occurred.
• A lift is being included, which would improve access for people with disabilities.
• The changing facilities had been relocated with direct access to the cycle storage and the building would now be fit for purpose.
• The social and recreational facilities would be enhanced.
• The application was sensitive to the access via Gatting Way as construction traffic would only use this access during the construction of Phase A.
• The construction technique being used would minimise the amount of construction on site and would reduce the potential disruption.
• There would be a dedicated route for parking on site and a Bus route  had been changed to pass the College. 
• There would be no additional traffic using Gatting Way.

Clarification was sought on what additional parking had been provided for the displacement of students and staff as a result of site workers parking on site.

Members were informed that the college had been actively reducing the number of parking permits being issues.  The parking would also be reduced through the Green Travel Plan.  All parking during the construction period was to be contained within the site.

In answer to a question raised in relation to the abnormal load deliveries via Gatting Way it was confirmed that this would only be during the construction of Phase A.

A member asked for a condition to be added for details of the routes to be used by staff, students and construction traffic to b e provided prior to development commencing.  This was agreed by the committee.

A member raised concerns in relation to the previous application considered by the committee in 2009 and the conditions added by members at that time had not been included.   One of the conditions added required the introduction of a one way system accessing the site in Park Road and exiting from Gatting  ...  view the full minutes text for item 128.

Two storey building comprising 5 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom flats (Outline application for the approval of access, appearance, layout and scale)

Recommendation : Refusal

Two storey building comprising 5 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom flats

(Outline application for the approval of access, appearance, layout and

scale)

66251/APP/2009/1758

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution a representative of the petitioners objecting to the proposal addressed the meeting.  The agent was not present at the meeting. 

Two Ward Councillor addressed the meeting and made the following points.

• The proposed development would be out of character with the surrounding area as the existing houses were exclusively semi detached.
• Clifton Gardens leads to Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools and had existing traffic congestion issues.
• Only 6 parking spaces were being proposed, which would mean additional on street parking
• Clifton Gardens is used as a rat run to avoid Long Lane and if allowed this development would make the situation worse.
• If allowed this proposal could set a precedent for similar applications in the area.

The petitioner made the following points:

• Houses in Clifton Gardens are small semi-detached houses.
• The junction was dangerous with school children having to cross this twice every day.
• There had been a number of accidents that had resulted in fences and walls being damaged.
• If allowed the proposal would result in additional cars using the junction, which would have serious implications for children attending Abbotsfield and Swakeleys schools.

The recommendation for Refusal was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved – That the application be Refused for the reasons set out in the officer’s report.

Change of use of first and second floor from retail to residential forming 7 one-bedroom flats, and 1 studio flat, involving a second floor extension, roof terrace at third floor level, remodelling of existing elevations to include new balconies, alterations to form new entrance area at ground floor and associated parking to rear of land at 45, 47, and 47A Albert Road

Recommendation : Approval

Change of use of first and second floor from retail to residential forming 7 one-bedroom flats, and 1 studio flat, involving a second floor extension, roof terrace at third floor level, remodelling of existing elevations to include new balconies, alterations to form new entrance area at ground floor and associated parking to rear of land at 45, 47, and 47A Albert Road.

64714/APP/2009/778

Repair and Refurbishment of existing Chapel.

Recommendation : Approval

Repair and Refurbishment of existing Chapel.

64409/APP/2009/2268

Repair and Refurbishment of existing Chapel (Listed Building Consent).

Recommendation : Approval

Refurbishment of existing Chapel (Application for Listed Building Consent)

64409/APP/2009/2269

Two storey temporary building to provide additional classrooms.

Recommendation : Approval

Two storey temporary building to provide additional classrooms.

4277/APP/2009/2776

Erection of single-storey modular extension.

Recommendation : Approval

Erection of single-storey modular extension.

66699/APP/2010/72

Erection of a single storey boiler enclosure to rear ( Part Retrospective application).

Recommendation : Approval

Erection of a single storey boiler enclosure to rear (Part Retrospective

application)

The recommendation for approval was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved – That the application be approved subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer’s report.

Continued use of premises as Class D1 (Non- Residential Institutions) for use as an educational, training and rehabilitation centre.

Recommendation : Approval

Continued use of premises as Class D1 (Non- Residential Institutions) for use as an educational, training and rehabilitation centre.

13326/APP/2009/1876

Change use from Class B1 (Business) to Class D1 (Non-Residential Institutions) and alterations to ground and first floor elevations

Recommendation : Refusal

Change use from Class B1 (Business) to Class D1 (Non-Residential

Institutions) and alterations to ground and first floor elevations.

15676/APP/2009/1628

Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission ref. 55479/APP/2009/2008 (Change of use of part lower mall and cinema level floors from Class A1 (Shops) to a mixed A1/D1(retail/non-residential institutions) and associated internal alterations) dated 24/12/2009, to allow undertenants and lawful occupiers authorised by Boots UK Limited to occupy the premises

Recommendation : Approval

Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission ref. 55479/APP/2009/2008 (Change of use of part lower mall and cinema level floors from Class A1 (Shops) to a mixed A1/D1(retail/non-residential institutions) and associated internal alterations) dated 24/12/2009, to allow undertenants and lawful occupiers authorised by Boots UK Limited to occupy the premises.

55479/APP/2010/149

Amendment (to allow for widening of entrance gates and increase in number of car parking spaces) to planning permission ref. 866/APP/2009/1884 dated 30/11/2009: Change of use from Class B1 (Business) to Class D1 (Non-Residential Institution) for use as a specialist educational day centre, including re-siting of existing garden sheds and new fencing to rear.

Recommendation : Approval

Amendment (to allow for widening of entrance gates and increase in number of car parking spaces) to planning permission ref.866/APP/2009/1884 dated 30/11/2009: Change of use from Class B1 (Business) to Class D1 (Non- Residential Institution) for use as a specialist educational day centre, including re-siting of existing garden sheds and new fencing to rear.

866/APP/2009/2641

Amendment (to allow for widening of entrance gates and increase in number of car parking spaces) to Listed Building Consent ref. 866/APP/2009/1885 dated 30/11/2009: Change of use from Class B1 (Business) to Class D1 (Non-Residential Institution) for use as a specialist educational day centre, including re-siting of existing garden sheds and new fencing to rear.

Recommendation : Approval

Amendment (to allow for widening of entrance gates and increase in number of car parking spaces) to Listed Building Consent ref. 866/APP/2009/1885 dated 30/11/2009: Change of use from Class B1 (Business) to Class D1 (Non-Residential Institution) for use as a specialist educational day centre, including re-siting of existing garden sheds and new fencing to rear.

866/APP/2009/2642

10 CHESTNUT CLOSE, HAYES

Resolved

1.         That enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2.         That the decision and the reasons for it outlined in this report be released into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal enforcement notice to the individual concerned

44 PINGLESTONE CLOSE, WEST DRAYTON

Resolved

1.         That enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report            was agreed.

2.         That the decision and the reasons for it outlined in this report be           released into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing    the formal enforcement notice to the individual concerned