Agenda and minutes

Cllr David Payne substitute Cllr George Cooper

Cllr George Cooper declared a Non-Prejudicial interest on Item 13.

Cllr Cooper is Hillingdon’s representative on the Colne Valley Park Partnership and the application site overlooks the Colne Valley Regional Park.

The minutes of 23^rd February 2010 and 6^th April 2010 were agreed as correct records

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Erection of a part two, part three, part four storey building comprising of 1 one-bedroom flat, 4 two-bedroom flats and 7 three-bedroom flats, with associated surface and basement car parking, secured cycle parking, bin store and alterations to vehicular access.

Recommendation : Approval subject to a S278 agreement.

FORMER REINDEER, PUBLIC HOUSE, MAXWELL ROAD, NORTHWOOD

Erection of a part two, part three, part four storey building comprising of 1 one-bedroom flat, 4 two-bedroom flats and 7 three-bedroom flats, with associated surface and basement car parking, secured cycle parking, bin store and alterations to vehicular access.

18958/APP/2009/2210

This application was withdrawn by the Head of Planning and Enforcement

Erection of a new building for use as a care home (Use Class C2), the refurbishment , alteration and change of use of Harefield Place to a care home (Use Class C2), provision of ancillary amenity space and car parking (involving the demolition of existing office extensions).

Recommendation : Refusal

HAREFIELD PLACE, THE DRIVE, ICKENHAM

Erection of a new building for use as a care home (Use Class C2), the refurbishment , alteration and change of use of Harefield Place to a care home (Use Class C2), provision of ancillary amenity space and car parking (involving the demolition of existing office extensions).

12571/APP/2010/319

This application was withdrawn by the applicant

The refurbishment, alteration and change of use of Harefield Place to a care home (Use Class C2), provision of ancillary amenity space and car parking (involving the demolition of existing office extensions) (Application for Listed Building Consent).

Recommendation : Refusal

HAREFIELD PLACE, THE DRIVE, ICKENHAM

The refurbishment, alteration and change of use of Harefield Place to a care home (Use Class C2), provision of ancillary amenity space and car parking (involving the demolition of existing office extensions) (Application for Listed Building Consent).

12571/APP/2010/355

This application was withdrawn by the applicant.

Retention of additional classroom and assembly area with library for pre-prep school, together with first aid room and staff toilet, without complying with condition 4 of planning permission ref. 10795/APP/2001/1600 dated 21/11/2001 (which limits pupil numbers at the school to 350 and staff to no more than 40) to allow the retention of the current numbers of 405 pupils and 65 full-time equivalent staff (Retrospective Application).

Recommendation : Approval subject to a S106/Unilateral Undertaking

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL, POTTER STREET HILL, NORTHWOOD

Retention of additional classroom and assembly area with library for pre-prep school, together with first aid room and staff toilet, without complying with condition 4 of planning permission ref. 10795/APP/2001/1600 dated 21/11/2001 (which limits pupil numbers at the school to 350 and staff to no more than 40) to allow the retention of the current numbers of 405 pupils and 65 full-time equivalent staff (Retrospective Application).

10795/APP/2009/1560

In accordance with the Council’s constitution representatives of petitions received in objection to the proposal were invited to address the meeting.

Points raised by the petitioners:

• Back in 2001, the applicant assured the Council that they would not increase the numbers of pupils and staff. This has proven to be incorrect.
• School numbers have increased from 336 pupils in 1997 to 405 in 2009 and there has been a massive amount of overdevelopment at the school.
• Two applications were submitted to the Council by the school in 2008/09 due to the increase in pupil numbers.
• The current application needs to be considered afresh and all relevant factors material to a retrospective planning application need to be considered.
• The proposed development constitutes an undue intensification in the Green Belt.
• A letter written by the case officer in 2001 was used to illustrate the point that back in 2001, the Council was not minded to allow an increase of both pupil and staff numbers at the school.
• About 50 mature trees have been removed and therefore the school is less well screened from residential properties.
• There is a history of withdrawn and revised applications submitted by the school to improve facilities to allow the school to increase the number of pupils.
• The overdevelopment and intensification at the site has led to the removal of trees and shrubs which has affected the water-table. This has allegedly affected the structures of some of the residential properties in Woodgate Crescent.
• A request that the trees which have been removed are replaced with mature saplings.
• A request that a phased programme is used to lower pupils numbers.

Points raised by the applicant:

• The school was completely unaware of the conditions relating to pupil numbers.
• There was no consultation about the removal of the mature trees on the school grounds.
• The school had monitored traffic flows and the traffic survey found that the school traffic was not detrimental to the area. The school encouraged car sharing as part of its travel plan.
• The school is open 170 days per year but is closed for 190 days.

A Ward Councillor addressed the meeting in support of the petitioners objecting and raised the following points:

• The school was clearly a successful business and it was bad luck that it was situated in the Green Belt.
• There was a strongly held cross party view (at the Council) against development in the Green Belt and especially if there had been a number of past infringements.
• There had clearly been a breach of pupil and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Single storey front and side extension, two storey rear extension, alterations to existing sides, conversion of loft space for habitable use to include 2 rear rooflights and 4 skylights, alterations to front elevation to include new front porch, new pitched roof to single storey front and pitched roof to existing bay windows at first floor.

Recommendation : Approval

19 GROVE ROAD, NORTHWOOD

Single storey front and side extension, two storey rear extension, alterations to existing sides, conversion of loft space for habitable use to include 2 rear rooflights and 4 skylights, alterations to front elevation to include new front porch, new pitched roof to single storey front and pitched roof to existing bay windows at first floor.

27846/APP/2010/145

At the beginning of the item, the Planning Officer introduced the report and then the Legal Officer confirmed there was a valid petition on this item.

In accordance with the Council’s constitution a representative of the petition received in objection to the proposal was invited to address the meeting.

Points raised by the petitioner:

• The proposed development will have significant impact on adjoining properties.
• The proposed design is over-dominant.
• If the application is approved it will set an undesirable precedent in the local area.
• The proposed development incorporates a large roof structure which will amount to a 3 storey extension.
• The height and roof design of the application are contrary to the SPD
• The maximum depth of the proposal should be reduced in depth by 3.6 metres.
• The flat top mannard roof design is alien to properties in the surrounding area.
• The proposed design will cause significant overshadowing to neighbouring properties, especially to number 17 due to the height of the design proposal.
• The proposed patio design will cause overlooking and lead to a loss of privacy for these properties.

Points raised by the agent:

• The proposed design does take account of the objections raised.
• The application is for a four-bedroom home which is typical of the area and has not been much enlarged since 1930s.
• The proposal will bring the property up to modern standards.
• The proposed design is relatively modest compared to other (local) projects and the applicant had not anticipated it to be as problematic.
• The properties at 14, 21 and 23 have substantial side and rear extensions.
• The proposed depth of the design has been reduced substantially and should this application not be approved it would be setting a precedent.
• Disappointment that the objections had not been withdrawn.
• The architect and client have co-operated with the Council.
• The majority of the work is to the rear of the property and therefore there is reduced impact on the street scene.
• There are substantial gaps between the adjoining houses at 17 and 21 Grove Road.
• The rear of the (application) building is north facing which lessens the impact of overshadowing.
• There is minimal overlooking to the rear of the property.
• The proposed design is not excessive and complies with the guidance.

A Ward Councillor addressed the meeting in support of the petitioners objecting and raised the following points:

• When viewing the rear of the property, the Councillor enquired whether it was usual to meet with only the applicant (and not the neighbours).
• In relation to the privacy concerns raised by neighbours, the raised patio will be reduced in height.
• The proposed design will harmonise with the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

First floor side/rear extension and conversion of roof space for habitable use involving rear dormer window and 2 front and 1 rear rooflights.

Recommendation : Refusal

10 ST ANDREWS CLOSE, RUISLIP

First floor side/rear extension and conversion of roof space for habitable use involving rear dormer window and 2 front and 1 rear rooflights

43907/APP/2009/2760

The recommendation for Refusal was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed subject to the amendment of Reason 1 for refusal as detailed in the Addendum sheet to read as follows:

“The proposed first floor side extension by reason of its position, size and design proposing a gable end roof design would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the pair of semi-detached houses Nos.9 and 10 St Andrews Close and the character and visual amenities of the street scene and surrounding area generally. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies BE13, BE15 and BE19 of the Hillingdon Unitary Development Plan Saved Policies September 2007 and the adopted Supplementary Planning Document HDAS: Residential Extensions”.

Members requested their sympathy with the applicants be minuted and requested Officers to work with the applicants on any further re-submission.

Resolved – That the application be Refused subject to the amendment of Reason 1 as detailed above.

Construction of new vehicular access with associated hedgerows, timber fencing and gates.

Recommendation : Approval

NORTH OF ROUNDWOOD HOUSE, NORTHWOOD ROAD, HAREFIELD

Construction of new vehicular access with associated hedgerows, timber fencing and gates.

53258/APP/2010/91

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

Resolved – That the application be approved as set out in the officer’s report.

Single storey side extension, provision of delivery access road to side, paved terrace area with covered shelter to side to include new wall, new log store shelter and shed, repositioning of gas tank, alterations to banking, new fencing area, enlargement and alteration to car parking area/new fencing and alterations to front entrance, to include demolition of existing bay window to side.

Recommendation : Approval

EDWINNS, THE OLD ORCHARD, PARK LANE, HAREFIELD

Single storey side extension, provision of delivery access road to side, paved terrace area with covered shelter to side to include new wall, new log store shelter and shed, repositioning of gas tank, alterations to banking, new fencing area, enlargement and alteration to car parking area/new fencing and alterations to front entrance, to include demolition of existing bay window to side.

3499/APP/2009/2729

The recommendation for Approval was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed subject to the amendment of condition 13 as detailed in the Addendum sheet to read as follows:

'Before any part of the development is commenced, the applicant shall submit details to the local planning authority of investigations proposed to be undertaken for landfill gas for the ground at the development site. A proportion of the landfill gas tests shall be taken below the proposed footprint of the new extension. Upon approval by the local planning authority, the applicant will carry out the approved investigations and will submit the results of the approved landfill gas survey to the local planning authority. If landfill gas is found the applicant shall submit to the local planning authority a scheme for installing remediation measures to prevent gas ingress to any buildings on the development site and upon written approval by the local planning authority the applicant shall install the approved measures prior to the occupation and use of the extension.'

Resolved – That the application be Approved, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer’s report and Addendum sheet as detailed above

Change of use to Class A3 Restaurant and Class A5 hot food takeaway and elevational alterations.

Recommendation : Approval

25 JOEL STREET, NORTHWOOD

Change of use to Class A3 Restaurant and Class A5 hot food takeaway and elevational alterations.

56137/APP/2010/48

The recommendation for Approval was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed subject to the amendment of conditions 5,6,7 and 8 and informative 9 as detailed in the Addendum sheet to read as follows:

“Condition 5 replace 'accord' with 'accordance'.

Condition 6 to commence with 'The premises shall not have deliveries or collections...'

Condition 7 to be tightened up to state 'The use hereby permitted shall not commence until arrangements are submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority for the provision of litter bins within 50m of the site'.

Condition 8 to add 'and approved'  between 'submitted' and 'plans' in the first line.

Informative 9 replace 'careering' with 'catering' in the second line.

Resolved – That the application be Approved, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer’s report and Addendum sheet as detailed above

S106 QUARTERLY MONITORING REPORT - UP TO 31 DECEMBER 2009

Members received a report updating them on the current position in relation to S106 agreements.

It was moved, seconded and on being put to vote was agreed that the report be noted.

Resolved – That the report be noted

ENFORCEMENT REPORT

The recommendation that further action be taken was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved – 

1. That enforcement action as recommended in the

            officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the decision and the reasons for it outlined in this report be released into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal enforcement notice to the individual concerned.