Minutes
North Planning Committee 24 August 2016 Meeting held at Committee Room 5 - Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1UW

Committee Members Present: Councillors Eddie Lavery (Chairman), John Morgan (Vice-Chairman), Jem Duducu, Duncan Flynn, Raymond Graham, Henry Higgins, Manjit Khatra (Labour Lead), John Morse and John Oswell LBH Officers Present: Nicole Cameron (Legal Advisor), Matt Kolaszewski (Principal Planning Officer), Peter Loveday (Highway Development Engineer), Alex Quayle (Democratic Services Officer), James Rodger (Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture) and Luke Taylor (Democratic Services Officer)

Apologies for Absence (Agenda Item 1)
There were no apologies for absence.

Declarations of Interest in matters coming before this meeting (Agenda Item 2)
There were no declarations of interest.

To sign and receive the minutes of the previous meeting (Agenda Item 3)
RESOLVED: The minutes of the meeting, held on 14 July 2016, were agreed.

Matters that have been notified in advance or urgent (Agenda Item 4)
None.

To confirm that the items of business marked Part 1 will be considered in public and that the items marked Part 2 will be considered in private (Agenda Item 5)
It was confirmed that all the items would be heard in public.

Land at 3 Olivia Gardens, Harefield - 54964/APP/2016/1378 (Agenda Item 6)
Two storey, 4-bed detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space. Officers introduced the report and noted the addendum, which included an additional reason for refusal. Officers explained that the application proposed the erection of a dwelling between 2 and 3 Olivia Gardens, and that the applicant had concerns over how the application had been handled, but these concerns had no impact upon the Planning Committee's decision. A petitioner spoke in objection to the application, citing the large size of the development in a small site and the impact the proposal would have on the conservation area and street scene. A petitioner then spoke in support of the application, and stated that the proposal was for a family home, and would not obscure the view of the oak tree or impact any more on the greenery and surrounding area than other developments. Councillors commented that the application to build on the site was a 'garden grab' and an overdevelopment on the site, with very little space around the proposed dwelling. A motion to refuse the application was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote, unanimously agreed. RESOLVED: That the application was refused.

39 Highfield Drive, Ickenham - 67201/APP/2016/1624 (Agenda Item 7)
Erection of a single storey front extension; entrance canopy extension; part two storey, part single storey rear extension; front dormer roof extension (involving conversion of existing loft space); installation of rooflights to side and rear roofslopes and external applications, including rearrangement of openings and enlargement/alterations to roof. Officers introduced the report and noted the addendum. The Committee heard that the existing building is currently subject to enforcement action, and the application sought to reduce the impact the extension would have upon the street scene and visual amenity of the area. Members were informed that the sloping roof was similar to what previously existed and the Roman pillars proposed to the front of the building are prevalent in the street scene. The Committee agreed that there was a reduced impact upon neighbours and no loss of privacy for surrounding dwellings. The motion for approval was moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed when put to a vote. RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

The Northwood Club, 20 Chestnut Avenue, Northwood - 3401/APP/2016/2226 (Agenda Item 8)
Single storey extension to swimming pool, external alterations to facades to include new openings and windows to allow for internal reorganisation. Officers introduced the report and confirmed to Members that the proposals are in the Green Belt but were not deemed to have a great impact on the area and did not represent inappropriate development. The Committee moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote, unanimously agreed the motion for approval. RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

1 Rushmoor Close, Eastcote, Pinner - 2332/APP/2016/132 (Agenda Item 9)
This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

The Committee noted that Alex Quayle, Democratic Services Officer, was leaving the London Borough of Hillingdon and this was his final meeting. Members thanked Alex for all his hard work and help during his time on the Committee and throughout the Council, and wished him the best for the future.

The meeting, which commenced at 7.00 pm, closed at 7.31 pm.
These are the minutes of the above meeting. For more information on any of the resolutions please contact Democratic Services on 01895 250833. Circulation of these minutes is to Councillors, Officers, the Press and Members of the Public. The public part of this meeting was filmed live on the Council's YouTube Channel to increase transparency in decision-making, however these minutes remain the official and definitive record of proceedings.