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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies had been received from Councillors John Morgan and Raymond Graham. Councillors Michael White and Brian Stead attended in their place.
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Declarations of Interest in matters coming before this meeting Minutes: There were no declarations of interest notified. |
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To sign and receive the minutes of the meeting held on 25 June 2013 PDF 183 KB Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 25 June 2013 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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Matters that have been notified in advance or urgent Minutes: There were no matters notified in advance or urgent.
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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 Minutes: It was confirmed that all items marked Part 1 would be considered in public.
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51 The Drive, Ickenham 21977/APP/2013/1333 PDF 322 KB Two storey building with habitable roofspace to create 5 x self-contained flats with associated parking and landscaping and installation of vehicular crossover, involving demolition of existing detached dwelling.
Recommendation : Approval subject to a S106 Agreement. Minutes: Two storey building with habitable roofspace to create 5 x self-contained flats with associated parking and landscaping and installation of vehicular crossover, involving demolition of existing detached dwelling.
In introducing the report, officers directed the Committee to note the changes set out in the Addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.
In accordance with the Council’s constitution, two representatives of petitions received in objection to the proposal were invited to address the meeting.
The petitioners raised the following points:
The agent/applicant was not present at the meeting.
In response to a query about the right to light and the issue of footings, officers advised that these were civil issues which were outside the Planning Act and that the issue of footings was dealt with under the Party Wall Act.
Officers advised that previous concerns in relation to overshadowing had been resolved.
The recommendation ... view the full minutes text for item 60. |
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61 Angus Drive, South Ruilsip 4254/APP/2012/2740 PDF 308 KB Change of use from Sui Generis to Use Class B2 (General Industrial) for MOT testing, servicing and mechanical repairs of motor vehicles to include a new overhead door and entrance screen to front and alterations to rear elevation.
Recommendation : Approval Minutes: Change of use from Sui Generis to Use Class B2 (General Industrial) for MOT testing, servicing and mechanical repairs of motor vehicles to include a new overhead door and entrance screen to front and alterations to rear elevation.
Officers introduced the report and directed Members to note the changes set out in the addendum circulated at the meeting.
The addendum was amended to retain points 2.a, 2.c and 2.f and deleted other points.
In accordance with the Council’s constitution a representative of the petition received in objection to the proposal and the applicant were invited to address the meeting.
The petitioner raised the following points:
The applicant raised the following points:
In answer to a query about vehicle movement on the site, the applicant responded that the business would operate on an appointment basis and would typically have from 12 to 15 paying customers in a day. Large stock would not be maintained and the only large delivery vehicle would be used for oil waste every 4 to 6 weeks, whilst other deliveries would be made by auto car vans.
In response to concerns raised about the issue of noise, officers explained that the Council’s Environmental Protection Unit had examined the noise report to ensure that it was robust and in line with guidelines. Operating hours requested were within planning policy and officers had no objection, given the mitigation measures proposed.
A Ward Councillor spoke about the application raising the following points:
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Gospel Oak (228), Swakeleys Road, Ickenham 11246/APP/2013/827 PDF 348 KB Three storey building to include 2 x 3-bed, 3 x 2-bed and 2 x 1-bed self contained flats with associated parking involving demolition of existing detached dwelling house (Resubmission).
Recommendation : Approval Minutes: Three storey building to include 2 x 3-bed, 3 x 2-bed and 2 x 1-bed self contained flats with associated parking involving demolition of existing detached dwelling house (Resubmission).
Officers introduced the report and directed Members to note the changes set out in the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.
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 addendum sheet circulated at the meeting. |
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Astral House, The Runway, Ruislip 42507/APP/2012/2734 PDF 302 KB Change of use from Use Class B1 (Office) to either Community or Adult Education Facility, Play Centre or Community Centre within Use Class D1 (Non-residential Institutions).
Recommendation : Approval Minutes: Change of use from Use Class B1 (Office) to either Community or Adult Education Facility, Play Centre or Community Centre within Use Class D1 (Non-residential Institutions).
Officers directed the Committee to note the changes set out in the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.
It was noted that the application had been deferred from the North Planning Committee meeting on 12 February 2013 and not Central and South Planning Committee meeting as stated in the report.
The Committee deleted Condition 9 and amended Condition 8 requesting officers to provided robust wording in consultation with the Chairman and the Labour Lead.
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 addendum sheet circulated at the meeting, deletion of condition 9 and amended condition 8 to read as follows:
Not withstanding the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (amended) or the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), the premises shall only be used as a Community or Adult Education Facility, Play Centre or Community Centre and for no other purpose (including in particular, as a place of worship or any other purpose within Use Class D1 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended. REASON To safeguard the amenity of the surrounding area and ensure that the development does not have adverse impacts on the operation or safety of the highways network, in accordance with policies OE1, AM2, AM7 and AM14 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two - Saved UDP Policies (November 2012).
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Waitrose, Kingsend, Ruislip 36969/APP/2013/918 PDF 336 KB Variation of condition 1 of planning permission ref: 36969/APP/2011/2450 dated 02/12/2011 to extend opening hours (Variation of condition 8 of planning permission ref. 36969/G/89/2037 dated 30/11/1993 to extend Saturday opening hours (Erection of 13 unit shopping mall; extension to supermarket; and provision of additional parking (involving demolition of Kingsend Court and 5 & 7 Kingsend))).
Recommendation : Approval Minutes: Variation of condition 1 of planning permission ref: 36969/APP/2011/2450 dated 02/12/2011 to extend opening hours (Variation of condition 8 of planning permission ref. 36969/G/89/2037 dated 30/11/1993) to extend Saturday opening hours (Erection of 13 unit shopping mall; extension to supermarket; and provision of additional parking (involving demolition of Kingsend Court and 5 & 7 Kingsend).
In introducing the report, officers directed the Committee to note the changes set out in the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.
A Ward Councillor attended the meeting and raised the following points:
Several Members expressed concerns about the extension of the opening and closing hours and indicated that opening at 7am with deliveries at 6am would be disruptive to nearby residents.
Officers highlighted that there had and been no change to the current delivery times.
In response to a query raised regarding Sunday trading hours, officers advised that the rules for such hours were completely separate and could not be overridden by Planning Laws.
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. |
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18 Deerings Drive, Eastcote 56765/TRE/2013/44 PDF 3 MB To fell one Oak (T16) and to carry out tree surgery to one Oak (T17) on TPO 363.
Recommendation A : Approval of Tree Surgery to Oak Tree (T17)
Recommendation B : Refusal to fell Oak Tree (T16) Minutes: To fell one Oak (T16) and to carry out tree surgery to one Oak (T17) on TPO 363.
In accordance with the Council’s constitution, a representative of the petition received in objection to the planning application addressed the Committee and stated that:
· Petitioners welcomed officer’s recommendation to refuse the proposed felling of the Oak Tree (T16) · Supported the crown reduction to Oak Tree (T17).
The agent did not address the Committee.
The recommendation was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.
Resolved:
A) That approval be given for the Tree Surgery to Oak Tree (T17) (a crownreduction by about 30% by cutting back to previous pruning points).
B) That the application to fell Oak Tree (T16) be refused for the reasons set out in the officer’s report. |
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