Agenda, decisions and minutes

Central & South Planning Committee - Wednesday, 6th June, 2018 7.00 pm

Venue: Committee Room 5 - Civic Centre. View directions

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Items
No. Item

21.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

22.

Declarations of Interest in matters coming before this meeting

Minutes:

Councillor Edwards and Councillor Duncan declared that they sat as governors on the same primary school governors board as the petitioner for item 6 – 9 Maygoods Green, Cowley. Councillor Edwards and Councillor Duncan both confirmed that there was no conflict of interest. 

23.

To sign and receive the minutes of the previous meeting pdf icon PDF 136 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 May 2018, was approved as an accurate record.  

 

24.

Matters that have been notified in advance or urgent

Minutes:

None.

25.

To confirm that the items of business marked Part I will be considered in Public and that the items marked Part 2 will be considered in private

Minutes:

It was confirmed that all items would be heard in Part I.

26.

9 Maygoods Green, Cowley - 73573/APP/2018/621 pdf icon PDF 123 KB

Installation of vehicular crossover and creation of hardstanding (part retrospective).

 

Recommendation: Refusal

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. The application sought planning permission for the installation of vehicular crossover and creation of hardstanding (part retrospective). Officers made a recommendation for refusal.

 

A petitioner, with 24 signatures from residents living in The Green spoke in objection  the application. The petitioner explained that around The Green parking was already extremely limited, particularly in the evenings, during the weekends and also as a result of nearby streets having parking management schemes. The area was also used by students and holiday makers who parked their cars for long periods, causing additional parking stress. If permission was given to this drop curb, it would displace 10 -12 other vehicles that belonged to residents for just one vehicle to be parked on a driveway. Parking in the area was not ideal, however, neighbours worked together to self-govern the parking provision to ensure everyone could park their cars. Prior to the commencement of this planning process, there had been no issues or targeted parking tickets. Parking in the turning head was much less disruptive than parking around The Green. The turning head had been used on The Green for years and the petitioner submitted that it was wide enough to drive around it and allow access for vehicles. Two petitions were submitted at the same time, the other petition sought to review the parking issues on The Green for a longer term solution for residents. The petitioner hoped that the planning committee would refuse the application as per the officer’s recommendations.

 

In response to a Member’s question about whether the Council had responded in relation to the parking issues raised, the petitioner confirmed that it had not. The Chairman clarified that this was a matter that would need to be considered outside of Committee and encouraged Ward Councillors to take this forward.

 

The applicant addressed the Committee and provided a chronology of events.  The applicant applied to the highways dropped kerbs team for approval of a vehicle crossing on 7 November 2017, by completing the online application, which did not notify her that she needed to apply for planning permission. The approval for the domestic vehicle crossing was confirmed in writing on 3 December 2017. Following this, the applicant received a quotation for work and instructed a company to commence work; on the basis the application had been granted.  The work had been completed in majority and only 5% of the work still remained outstanding. The applicant informed the Committee that on 14 February 2018, she received an email from a project engineer stating that the application had been approved prematurely and planning permission was required. No prior notification or stipulation had been indicated previously. A further email was received on 16 February 2018 which confirmed that the application had been approved ahead of planning permission and such an error was due to an internal process failure. The email advised that all work should cease. The applicant submitted a further application for planning permission on 7 March  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

27.

105 Sweetcroft Lane, Hillingdon - 2703/APP/2017/2579 pdf icon PDF 122 KB

Conversion of single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 7-bed House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis)

 

Recommendation: Approval

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for the conversion of single dwelling to a seven-bed house in multiple occupation.

 

Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

 

The Chairman read into the record a written submission from the petitioner, which stated:

 

My questions are:

1.    If the only change to present use of 105 Sweetcroft Lane is to add another bedroom, why does there need to be a change of status to HMO?

2.    At present 105 Sweetcroft Lane is a home for people with learning disabilities and, is as the paperwork states, a valuable asset to the community. My concern is, that once the status is changed to HMO, this could change and the dwelling used for other reasons. What guarantees can be put in place to ensure that this does not occur?

3.    What guarantees do we have, that the number of occupants will not exceed 7? The report states that the number of occupants could be 14, but a limit of 10 is in place at present. Even an increase of four occupants is a substantial  increase and fourteen occupants is over a 100% increase.”

 

The applicant addressed the Committee and explained that the property was being used as home for people with learning disabilities. There were currently six residents living in the property and they had been living there for a year and a half. In order to increase from six to seven residents, there needed to be an application for the change of use. This is why the application for a HMO had been put forward. There was a high demand from the Social Services Department from the London Borough of Hillingdon.

In response to Member questions, the applicant clarified that there were no members of staff resident on site and in terms of staff movement there was usually one core staff member on shift but usually approximately three to four movements a day.

The Chairman confirmed that the application was for an additional bedroom but the matter had been slightly complicated by the wording of condition three where it allowed the occupation of the building to go up to 10.  There was also a concern that the number of support staff attending would increase if the occupation was to increase. Officers indicated there would be not be an issue in relation to this, save for the reason in the addendum to be amended to reflect this.

Members were mindful that this application was an easy way to change the use to a student HMO. However, after being made aware of the current use and operation, Members were minded to approve the application subject to limiting the occupancy to a maximum of seven. This was due to the possible impact on residential amenity. Members considered strengthening the condition to a HMO for supported living, but were advised that it would be difficult to formulate a form of wording that would be supported by a planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

28.

Garage Site Adjacent to 45 Corwell Gardens, Hillingdon - 72968/APP/2018/199 pdf icon PDF 154 KB

Two storey building with habitable roof space, parking and amenity space for use as 4 x 2-bed flats and 2 x studio flats.

 

Recommendation: Approval

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for a two storey building with habitable roof space, parking and amenity space for use 4x two bed flats and 2 x studio flats. Officers made a recommendation for approval.

Members supported the officer’s report, and moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

 

29.

The Prince Albert PH Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon - 704/APP/2016/3689 pdf icon PDF 132 KB

Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission Ref: 704/APP/2015/1071 dated 05/10/2015 (Redevelopment of site with a two storey block to provide 9 x two-bedroom flats with associated access, parking and landscaping) to allow internal and external alterations to the layout and design of the building (Part Retrospective Application)

 

Recommendation: Approval

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

 

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission was sought for the variation of condition 2 of planning permission Ref: 704/APP/2015/1071 Dated 5 October 2015) to allow internal and external alteration to the layout and design of the building. Officers made a recommendation for approval.

 

Members supported the officer’s report and commented that it was good to fill the open space. Members queried what on balance in the report meant. Officers explained that the term on balance related to the conservation officer’s comments. Members discussed the privacy of the residents on the ground floor and the lift, officers confirmed that there was an obscure glazing condition and amendments could be made to ensure windows were part of the obscure glazing.

 

Members moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved, subject to the amendment to include obscure glazing windows and the condition to the ground floor. 

 

30.

28 Oakene Road, Hillingdon - 4247/APP/2018/1451 pdf icon PDF 104 KB

Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension and conversion of 3-bed dwelling to 1 x 3-bed and 1 x 1-bed dwellings with associated parking and amenity space

 

Recommendation: Refusal

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be refused.

 

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for a part two storey, part single storey side/ rear extension and conversion of a 3-bed dwelling to 1x 3- bed and 1x 1- bed dwellings with associated parking and amenity space. Officers made a recommendation for refusal.

 

Members considered strengthening condition one to ensure that there was not a design change and strengthening the refusal reason. Members moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1)    That the application be refused.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to strengthen the wording of condition one subject to the agreement of the Chairman and Labour Lead.

 

 

31.

Land Forming Part of 84 Church Road, Hayes - 72944/APP/2018/1225 pdf icon PDF 130 KB

Two storey, 2-bed, detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space

 

Recommendation: Refusal

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

 

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for a two bed, detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space. Officers made a recommendation for refusal.

 

Members considered the planning harm and whether the desire to create another housing unit outweighed the fact that it did not strictly comply with policy.  Members proposed to overturn the officer’s recommendation on the grounds that the property was not particularly out of character in the neighbouring areas. On balance, there was no excessive or material harm.

 

When put to a vote, the officer's recommendation was overturned. This was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED –

 

1)    That the application be approved.

2)    That the Head of Planning clarify whether any conditions need to be added, subject to the agreement of the Chairman and Labour Lead.

 

 

32.

Lesser Barn Hubbards Close, Hillingdon - 5971/APP/2017/4190 pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Installation of two additional first floor windows to east (front) elevation, minor realignment of ground floor openings and increase in roof height (Amendments to Listed Building Consent ref: 5971/APP/2013/1839, dated 31/05/2017 (Dismantling of existing farm outbuilding and reconstruction to accord with planning application Ref: 5971/APP/2016/3922 - Rebuilding of existing barn with internal and external alterations to create two three-bedroom dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

 

Recommendation: Approval

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

 

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission was sought for the installation of two additional first floor windows to east elevation, minor realignment of ground floor opening and increase in roof, height. Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

 

Members supported the officer’s report, and moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

 

 

33.

Lesser Barn Hubbards Close, Hillingdon - 5971/APP/2017/3478 pdf icon PDF 131 KB

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: 5971/APP/2016/3922, dated 31/05/2017 (Rebuilding of existing barn with internal and external alterations to create two three-bedroom dwellings with associated parking and landscaping) for two additional first floor windows to east (front) elevation, minor realignment of ground floor openings and increase in roof height

 

Recommendation: Approval

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

 

Minutes:

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission was sought for the variation of consition 2 Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: 5971/APP/2016/3922, dated 31/05/2017 (Rebuilding of existing barn with internal and external alterations to create two three-bedroom dwellings with associated parking and landscaping) for two additional first floor windows to east (front) elevation, minor realignment of ground floor openings and increase in roof height

 

Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

 

Members supported the officer’s report, and moved and seconded the officer’s recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, the recommendation was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.