Agenda and minutes

Apologies had been received from Councillor Janet Duncan, there was no substitute.

There had been no items notified as urgent.

It was confirmed that all items would be considered in Public.

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, subject to a Section 106 Agreement.

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.

In accordance with the Council’s constitution a representative of the petitioners supporting the application addressed the meeting.

The petitioner made the following points:-

• The application had been withdrawn on several occasions for amendments to reduce the size of the development.
• The parking provided was over and above that required.
• Parking was to be provided for residents in Albert Road as part of the application.
• This development would improve the are and was needed for the long term future of Yiewsley.
• The application supports the Local Plan with more residential and retained retail.
• The application meets all the Council’s policies.
• The proposed development would not overshadow other properties and property values would be increased not decreased.

A member raised concerns about the future living conditions of future occupiers in regard to the access officer comments.

Officers advised the committee that the units were large enough to enable the design to be changed so that they meet lifetime homes.  There was a condition attached to the permission to ensure this occurs.

It was suggested and agreed that condition 20 be amended to require details to be submitted and approved prior to permission be granted.

A member raised concerns that there was a number of internal areas that had no external windows and asked if the sustainability could be increased to Code level 4. 

Officers advised that to meet Code level 3 that was be sought the applicant would need to show how this would be done.  This would be done by reducing carbon energy use by various means.  Where Code level 3 was not met in areas where there was no natural light the applicant would need to make this up in another way.  This would have to carried through for each unit.

The recommendation with the amendments on the addendum sheet was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote There was 3 in favour of the recommendation and 1 abstention agreed.

Resolved –

a) That the Council enters into an agreement with the applicant under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and/or Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended) and/ or other appropriate legislation to secure:

i) A monetary contribution to mitigate the impact of the development on local educational facilities to the sum of £9,184;

ii) The permanent provision, allocation and unimpeded access to 2 of the car parking spaces to 47 Albert Road and 2 of the parking spaces to 47A Albert Road, at no ongoing cost.

iii) That for the lifetime of the development the use of the land will be controlled to provide that:

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First floor rear extension and change of use from 6- bedroom student hostel to 7-bedroom student hostel (Part retrospective application)

Recommendation : Refusal

First floor rear extension and change of use from 6- bedroom student hostel to 7-bedroom student hostel (Part retrospective application).

33492/APP/2009/2389

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.

The petitioner made the following points:-

• There had been an over intensification of students in Bosanquet Close over the years and if allowed this application would increase this further..
• The proposal would be detrimental to the local area.
• This property is part of a terrace of houses where there are no first storey extensions.
• The extension would ot complement the area and would have a negative effect on the Close.
• Parking was an issue in the Close due to the number of student accommodation.
• Initially the houses were built for local people as affordable accommodation.
• Residents Human Rights would be breached as they had a right to live in a secure and safe environment.

In answer to an issue raised officers advised the committee that there was no indication of a planning history on this property.

The committee asked for the planning status of the property to be investigated and if no permission existed for its current use that enforcement be considered.

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

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

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 and referral to Greater London Authority and Secretary of State.

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

This application was withdrawn from the agenda to enable further information to be included in the report.

Repair and Refurbishment of existing Chapel.

Recommendation : Approval

Repair and Refurbishment of existing Chapel.

64409/APP/2009/2268

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 and an additional informative set out on the addendum sheet.

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

Recommendation : Approval

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

64409/APP/2009/2269

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

Resolved – That subject to no direction being received to refuse the planning permission form the Government Office for London the application be approved, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer’s report and an additional informatives set out in the addendum circulated at the meeting.  

Two storey temporary building to provide additional classrooms.

Recommendation : Approval

Two storey temporary building to provide additional classrooms.

4277/APP/2009/2776

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 and amended condition 7 as set out on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

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).

28321/APP/2009/1782

Members raised concerns about the application stating that the extension exceeds the maximum depth allowed in our policies.  The extension does not respect the character of the existing building and has two differing roof heights.   The committee felt that the application should be refused on the grounds stated.

Officers advised the committee that if they were minded to refuse the application that the first reason for refusal in June 2008 could be amended to the concerns raised by members.

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

Resolved – That the application was refused for the following reason:-

The existing rear boiler room by reason of its design, siting and introduction of a further second generation extensions to the original house, constitute disproportionate and incongruous additions that are detrimental to its appearance and architectural composition and detract from the appearance of the surrounding area. The development is therefore contrary to Policies BE13, BE15 and BE19 of the adopted Hillingdon Unitary Development Plan (Saved Policies, September 2007) and section 3.0 of the Hillingdon Design & Accessibility Statement (HDAS): 'Residential Extensions'.

Erection of single-storey modular extension.

Recommendation : Approval

Erection of single-storey extension.

66699/APP/2010/72

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

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

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

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, inluding 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.

55479/APP/2010/149

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 with condition 5 amended as set out on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

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

Recommendation : Refusal

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

15676/APP/2009/1628

The recommendation for refusal with reason 2 being amended as set out on the addendum sheet 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 with reason for refusal 2 being amended as set out on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

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/2009/2641

It was suggested and agreed that condition 15 be amended to delete the words ‘unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  

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 and Condition 15 amended to read as follows:-

15.             The car parking spaces hereby approved shall be constructed using a porous surface.

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

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.

Demolition of existing building, and replacement with a purpose designed and built 'Extra Care Accommodation' scheme, Comprising of 41 one-bed flats and 6 two-bed flats, with associated communal facilities, landscaping and parking.

Recommendation : Approval

Demolition of existing building, and replacement with a purpose designed and built 'Extra Care Accommodation' scheme, Comprising of 41 one-bed flats and 6 two-bed flats, with associated communal facilities, landscaping and parking.

36261/APP/2010/215

Concerns were raised in relation to the parking provided as this was felt to be insufficient with the level of staff required for the use.

Officers advised that 1 space per 4 units had been provided, which was the maximum standard for this type of development.  There was also a Travel Plan being provided as part of this site and 2 disabled parking bays were being provided.

The committee suggested that due to the nature of the proposal that more spaces should be provided for staff than residents.  

Officers suggested that as the committee had concerns over the number of parking spaces that a condition be added to require a Parking Management Strategy. 

A request was made to include the provision of electric points in each unit and the communal store for mobility vehicles.  

Officers suggested that condition 27 be amended to include this request, the amendment was agreed by the committee.

The recommendation for approval with condition 27 amended and an additional condition seeking a parking management strategy was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved – That the application was Approved, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer’s report and conditions 27 amended and an additional condition as follows:-

Creation of new public park, construction of pedestrian footbridge and associated landscaping works.

Recommendation : Approval

Creation of new public park, construction of pedestrian footbridge and associated landscaping works.

66756/APP/2010/198

The committee asked for an additional condition to be added in relation to the land fill that could be used on the site.  The addition of this condition was agreed by the committee.

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 and an additional condition as follows:-

Provision of single storey mobile double classroom unit.

Recommendation : Approval

Provision of single storey mobile double classroom unit.

11327/APP/2010/130

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

Resolved – That the application was Approved, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer’s report.