Agenda and minutes

Apologies had been received from Councillors Judith Cooper and Janet Duncan with Councillors Richard Mills and Dave Allam substituting.

Councillor Robin Sansarpuri declared a personal interest in Item 7 – 212 Coldharbour Lane, Hayes, as the application was in his ward.

Councillor Brian Stead declared a personal interest in Item 10 - 11 Russet Close, as the application was in his ward.  He also declared a personal & prejudicial interest in Item 12 – The Battle of Britain Bunker, RAF Uxbridge, Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge.

Councillor Dominic Gilham declared a personal interest in Items 14 – 36 Otterfield Road, Yiewsley, Item 15 – 38 Otterfield Road, Yiewsley & Item 16 – Former Honeywell Site, Trout Road, Yiewsley, as the applications were in his ward.

Councillor Richard Mills declared a personal interest in Item 10 – 11 Russet Close, as the application was in his ward

The minutes of the meeting held on 1 September 2011 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

There were no matters notified in advance or urgent.

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

Two storey, two-bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space, involving installation of vehicular crossover to front.

Recommendation : Approval.

This application was withdrawn from the agenda by the Head of Planning, Consumer Protection, Sport and Green Spaces.

Erection of 4, three-bedroom, semi detached dwellings with associated parking and amenity space, involving installation of vehicular crossover and demolition of existing dwelling.

Recommendation : Approval

In accordance with the Council’s constitution a representative of the petitioners and the agent addressed the meeting.

The petitioner made the following points:-

·        The existing dwelling should not be demolished.

·        The original dwelling was of a very good quality and in keeping with the existing houses.

·        The only change to the application from that previously refused was to make the dwellings semi-detached and not terraced.

·        The impact of the development in terms of loss of light would be detrimental to existing residents.

·        The proposal does not follow the existing building line.

·        The public right of way was not shown on the current plans.

·        The public right of way from Coldharbour Lane to Hitherbroom Road was not owned by the developer so could not be used

·        Coldharbour Lane was heavily trafficked and with the potential for a further eight vehicles would cause additional congestion and concern about highway safety.

·        There was a school close by and the increase vehicles using this site would be detrimental to pedestrian safety.

·        The development would affect the price of other properties in the vicinity.

The agent made the following points:-

·        The application had been under discussion for 8 months.

·        The proposed dwellings would not result in a loss of amenity to residents.

·        The car parking meets the required standards.

·        The application meets all requirements of the Proposed UDP and London Plan policy’s

·        The report stated that the proposed character, appearance and visual appearance was acceptable.

·        Asked the committee to agree the officer’s recommendation for approval as set out in the report.

In answer to an issue raised in relation to the parking arrangements the committee were advised that the parking complied with the maximum parking standards required.

A member asked for a condition to be added to require details of the bin store to be submitted.  The committee agreed to this condition being added.

The recommendation for approval with the amendments on the addendum sheet and an additional condition being added 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 the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting and an additional condition added as follows:-

No development shall take place until details of covered and secure facilities to be provided for the screened storage of refuse bins within the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

REASON

To ensure a satisfactory appearance and in the interests of the amenities of the occupiers and adjoining residents, in accordance with Policy OE3 of the Hillingdon Unitary Development Plan Saved Policies (September 2007).

Part change of use of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors from Class B1 (Office) to Class D1 (Non-residential Institutions) for use as a training / further education college and installation of refuse store to rear (Part Retrospective Application).

Recommendation : Refusal  

The recommendation for refusal with the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting 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 meeting and the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

Change of use from Class A1 (Retail) to Class A3 for use as restaurant, involving installation of extractor system to rear, and outdoor sitting area with block paving and folding canopy (Part Retrospective)

Recommendation : Refusal

The recommendation for refusal with the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting 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 meeting and the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.  

Conversion of dwelling to 1 two-bedroom and 1 bed-sit flats and conservatory to rear (Retrospective application)

Recommendation : Refusal

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 meeting.

Erection of 1 No. non-illuminated wall mounted fascia sign on the principal elevation and 1 No. non-illuminated free standing sign.

Recommendation : Approval

An amended report had been previously circulated to members.

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 the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

Installation of one new access door into store room.

Recommendation : Approval

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 the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

Erection of a two storey, two-bedroom end of terrace house.

Recommendation : Approval

Officers advised the committee that condition 3 had been amended on the addendum sheet.  It was also suggested that a condition should be added to ensure that the current crossover was re-instated to a footway.  The committee agreed to this condition being added.

The recommendation for approval with condition 3 amended and an the additional condition on the addendum being amended 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 the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting and condition 3 being amended and additional condition on addendum sheet in relation to the dropped kerb amended  as follows:-

Amended Condition 3 to read as follows:

The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in strict accordance with the plans hereby approved and in particular the proportions, dimensions, design and visual appearance of openings in the front elevation shall accord with the approved plans' unless consent to any variation is first obtained in writing from the Local Planning Authority.

REASON

To ensure that the external appearance of the development is satisfactory and complies with Policy BE13 of the Hillingdon Unitary Development Plan Saved Policies (September 2007).

Amend the condition in the addendum regarding drop kerb as follows:

The existing vehicular access at the site, shall be closed, the dropped kerb removed and the footway reinstated to match the adjoining footway and the white line markings on the road removed within one month of the new access hereby approved being completed.

REASON

To ensure that pedestrian and vehicular safety is not prejudiced in accordance with Policies AM3 and AM8 of the Hillingdon Unitary Development Plan Saved Policies (September 2007) and Chapter 6 of the London Plan. (July 2011).

Installation of pitched roof to create additional level for habitable use with rear dormer and 1 front rooflight and installation of mono-pitched roof to existing two storey element to rear.

Recommendation : Approval

An updated report had been previously circulated to members.

The recommendation in the amended report was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved –

That delegated power be given to the Head of Planning, Consumer Protection, Sport and Green Spaces to grant planning permission subject to the following:

a.  That the Council enters into an agreement with the applicant under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) or other appropriate legislation to ensure the following:

i. That the development and the identical development at 38 Otterfield Road approved under planning permission ref. 67185/APP/2010/1739 are completed in their entirety in strict accordance with the approved plans within 6 months of the commencement of the development unless the Local Planning Authority otherwise agrees in writing.

b. That the applicant meets the Council's reasonable costs in the preparation of the Section 106 agreement and any abortive work as a result of the agreement not being completed.

c. That the officers be authorised to negotiate and agree detailed terms of the proposed agreement.

d. That the application is reported back to the Planning Committee, if the Section 106 agreement was not completed within a period of 6 months from the date of Committee consideration.

e. That if the application is approved, the conditions set out in the amended officer’s report and the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting be attached.

Installation of pitched roof to create additional level for habitable use with rear dormer and 1 front rooflight and installation of mono-pitched roof to existing two storey element to rear.

Recommendation : Approval

An updated report had been previously circulated to members.

The recommendation in the amended report was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved

That delegated power be given to the Head of Planning, Consumer Protection, Sport and Green Spaces to grant planning permission subject to the following:

a. That the Council enters into an agreement with the applicant under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) or other appropriate legislation to ensure the following:

i. That the development and the identical development at 36 Otterfield Road approved under planning permission ref. 4320/APP/2010/1743 are completed in their entirety in strict accordance with the approved plans within 6 months of the commencement of the development unless the Local Planning Authority otherwise agrees in writing.

b. That the applicant meets the Council's reasonable costs in the preparation of the Section 106 agreement and any abortive work as a result of the agreement not being completed.

c. That the officers be authorised to negotiate and agree detailed terms of the proposed agreement.

d. That the application be reported back to the Planning Committee, if the Section 106 agreement is not completed within a period of 6 months from the date of Committee consideration.

e. That if the application is approved, the following conditions and informatives set out in the officer’s report and addendum sheet circulated at the meeting be attached.

Mixed use development comprising a new 5 hectare park, 211 residential units, an area of live/work units and/or other uses within Use

Classes A1, A2, A3 (Outline Aapplication)

Recommendation : Approval of Variation of Heads of Term

The recommendation contained in the report was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved

a) That the definition of “Green Belt Certificate” in the Main Agreement

shall be amended to read:-

“ means the first certificate or certificates issued by the Council (upon request) to the First Owner upon which any phase of the Green Belt Works being Substantially Completed”.

b) That the definition of “Green Belt Final Certificate” in the Main

Agreement shall be amended to read:-

“means the certificate or certificates issued at the expiry of the period of 12 months form the issue of the relevant Green Belt Certificate subject to the terms set out in paragraph 2.12 of Schedule 7”.

c) That Schedule 5 to the Main Agreement shall be varied as follows: -

(i) Paragraph 1 and 2 shall be deleted and the following inserted: -

“1. To enter into an agreement with the Council under section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 substantially in the form set out in Appendix 4 hereof (subject to any amendments agreed by the First Owner and the Council) for the purpose of securing the Signal Controlled Junction Works

2. To carry out the Signalled Controlled Junction Works at its own expense in accordance with the agreement under section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 (referred to in paragraph 1 above) and to complete the Signal Controlled Junction works within nine months of the First Owner entering into such agreement with the Council”.

(ii) Paragraph 3 shall be deleted.

d) That Schedule 7 to the Main Agreement be varied as follows: -

(i) Paragraph 2.5 shall be deleted and the following inserted:-

“2.5.1 Subject to obtaining the necessary consents and approvals for the Footbridge Works referred to in paragraph 2.1 (a) of this Schedule the first Owner shall carry out the Footbridge Works at its own expense and complete the Footbridge Works Prior to the Occupation of any part of the Development PROVIDED THAT:-

(a) the first Owner shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of time for the construction of the Footbridge Works if despite the use of all reasonable endeavours the necessary consents have not been obtained within 6 months of a request by the First Owner to the Environment Agency for such consents (unless such delay is caused by the act or omission of the First Owner) PROVIDED THAT the First Owner shall furnish the Council with evidence to obtain the Environment Agency’s consent

(b) if the necessary consents have not been obtained within five years of Implementation of the Planning Permission the obligations in relation to the consents for construction of the Footbridge Works shall lapse PROVIDED THAT the First Owner can demonstrate to the Council that it has used its reasonable endeavours to obtain the necessary consents as referred to in paragraph

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