Agenda, decisions and minutes

North Planning Committee - Wednesday, 26th October, 2016 7.00 pm

Venue: Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1UW

Contact: Democratic Services  01895 250833

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Items
No. Item

81.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Manjit Khatra, who was substituted by Councillor Jazz Dhillon.

82.

Declarations of Interest in matters coming before this meeting

Minutes:

Councillor John Morgan declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 8 and stated that he would leave the meeting during the discussion of the item.

83.

To sign and receive the minutes of the previous meeting

Minutes:

There were no minutes for approval.

84.

Matters that have been notified in advance or urgent

Minutes:

None.

85.

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 were Part I and would be heard in public.

86.

54-56 Pembroke Road, Ruislip pdf icon PDF 113 KB

Decision:

This item was withdrawn from the agenda prior to the meeting.

Minutes:

This item was withdrawn from the agenda prior to the meeting.

87.

3 Pikes End, Eastcote pdf icon PDF 86 KB

Decision:

RESOLVED:  That the application be deferred.

Minutes:

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application.

 

A petitioner, speaking in objection to the application, made the following points:

 

·                Pikes End was in a conservation area and had an award-winning design.  There was a covenant on the properties which prevented changes to the facade.

·                The proposed change would cause a loss of sunlight and intrude on neighbours' privacy.

·                The neighbour of number 3 had not given their permission for works in accordance with the Party Wall Act.

·                The petitioners stated that the property at 3 Pikes End already had five bedrooms and the garage had been converted into a bedroom.  If the proposed changes were agreed, petitioners were concerned that the property could operate as a care home.

 

The applicant addressed the meeting and made the following points:

 

·                A planning application for the works had been approved seven years ago.  The extension applied for was the same size as had previously been approved.  The applicant had consulted with the Planning Department regarding the original application.

·                Permission had already been given to build a first floor extension.

·                Currently, only two bedrooms were used upstairs and one downstairs.

 

The following points were made by Members during discussion on the item:

 

·                Pikes End had distinctive properties and there was some concern about uniformity and character.

·                It would be difficult to make a decision without seeing photographs of the rest of the street.

 

A motion for the application to be deferred to enable further photographs to be taken was moved, seconded and upon being put to a vote was agreed.

 

RESOLVED:  That the application be deferred.

88.

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Decision:

RESOLVED:  That the application be approved.

Minutes:

Councillor John Morgan, having declared a non-pecuniary interest, left the meeting for consideration of this item.

 

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application.

 

Members commented that due to concern surrounding large vehicles travelling on the narrow road and its potential impact on traffic in the area, there should be a construction management plan to ensure that any impact on local traffic was mitigated. Officers confirmed that the traffic management plan was covered by existing conditions and would be requested.

 

A motion for the application to be approved was moved, seconded and upon being put to a vote was agreed.

 

RESOLVED: That the application was approved.