Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There had been no matters that had been notified as urgent.

It was confirmed that all items would be considered in public.

1. Outline application (all matters reserved, except for access): Demolition of some existing buildings; A) Creation of up to 1,296 residential dwellings (Class C3) of between 2 to 6 residential storeys; B) Creation of up to 77 one-bedroom assisted living retirement accommodation of between 3 to 4 storeys; C) Creation of a three-form entry primary school of 2 storeys; D) Creation of a hotel (Class C1) of 5 storeys of up to 90 beds; E) Creation of a 1,200 seat theatre with ancillary café (Sui Generis); office (Class B1a) of up to 13,860sq.m; energy centre (Sui Generis) of up to 1,200sq.m; and retail (Class A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) of up to 2,850sq m; in buildings of between 4 to 6 storeys as well as a tower element associated with the theatre of up to 30m; F) Creation of a local centre to provide up to 150sq.m of retail (Class A1 and A2) and 225sq.m GP surgery (Class D1); Means of access and improvements to pedestrian linkages to the Uxbridge Town centre; car parking; provision of public open space including a district park; landscaping; sustainable infrastructure and servicing.

2. In addition to the above, full planning permission is sought for: A) Change of use of the Grade II listed former cinema building to provide 600sq.m Class D1/2 use (no building works proposed); B) Change of use and alterations to the Grade II listed Hillingdon House to provide 600sq.m for a restaurant (Class A3) on the ground floor and 1,500sq.m of office (Class B1) on the ground, first and second floors; C) Change of use and alterations to the Carpenters building to provide 1 residential dwelling (Class C3); Creation of 29 residential dwellings (Class C3) to the north of Hillingdon House of between 2 to 3 storeys as well as associated amenity space and car parking; Change of use of Lawrence House (Building No. 109) to provide 4 dwellings (Class C3), associated amenity space and car parking including a separate freestanding garage; D) Change of use and alterations to the Sick Quarters (Building No. 91) to provide 4 dwellings (Class C3) as well as associated amenity space and car parking; E) Change of use of Mons barrack block (Building No. 146A) to provide 7 dwellings (Class C3) as well as associated amenity space and car parking.

Recommendation

That the application be referred to the Greater London Authority (under Article 5 of the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008.

That subject to the Mayor not directing the Council under Article 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008 to refuse the application, or under Article 7 of the Order that he is to act as the local planning authority for the purpose of determining the application, delegated powers be given to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to grant planning permission, subject to any relevant amendments agreed by the Head of Planning and Enforcement, those requested by the Greater London Authority and the Council  ...  view the full agenda text for item 119.

1. Outline application (all matters reserved, except for access): Demolition of some existing buildings; A) Creation of up to 1,296 residential dwellings (Class C3) of between 2 to 6 residential storeys; B) Creation of up to 77 one-bedroom assisted living retirement accommodation of between 3 to 4 storeys; C) Creation of a three-form entry primary school of 2 storeys; D) Creation of a hotel (Class C1) of 5 storeys of up to 90 beds; E) Creation of a 1,200 seat theatre with ancillary café (Sui Generis); office (Class B1a) of up to 13,860sq.m; energy centre (Sui Generis) of up to 1,200sq.m; and retail (Class A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) of up to 2,850sq m; in buildings of between 4 to 6 storeys as well as a tower element associated with the theatre of up to 30m; F) Creation of a local centre to provide up to 150sq.m of retail (Class A1 and A2) and 225sq.m GP surgery (Class D1); Means of access and improvements to pedestrian linkages to the Uxbridge Town centre; car parking; provision of public open space including a district park; landscaping; sustainable infrastructure and servicing.

2. In addition to the above, full planning permission is sought for: A) Change of use of the Grade II listed former cinema building to provide 600sq.m Class D1/2 use (no building works proposed); B) Change of use and alterations to the Grade II listed Hillingdon House to provide 600sq.m for a restaurant (Class A3) on the ground floor and 1,500sq.m of office (Class B1) on the ground, first and second floors; C) Change of use and alterations to the Carpenters building to provide 1 residential dwelling (Class C3); Creation of 29 residential dwellings (Class C3) to the north of Hillingdon House of between 2 to 3 storeys as well as associated amenity space and car parking; Change of use of Lawrence House (Building No. 109) to provide 4 dwellings (Class C3), associated amenity space and car parking including a separate freestanding garage; D) Change of use and alterations to the Sick Quarters (Building No. 91) to provide 4 dwellings (Class C3) as well as associated amenity space and car parking; E) Change of use of Mons barrack block (Building No. 146A) to provide 7 dwellings (Class C3) as well as associated amenity space and car parking.

585/APP/2009/2752

In accordance with the Council’s constitution, two representatives of the

Petitions received objecting to the proposal and the agent addressed the meeting.

The 2 petitioners made the following points:-

• If the current plan was to be approved there would be an increase in traffic and there were concerns how this would be managed.
• Vine Lane was a narrow 2 lane road, which was overloaded with vehicular traffic already.
• Traffic calming measures have been installed along Vine Lane but traffic still speeds up causing a danger to pedestrians and cyclists.
• No thought had been given to the present plan and the additional traffic that would use Vine Lane when the access was re-opened.
• A number  ...  view the full minutes text for item 119.

Alterations to Grade II listed Hillingdon House and the associated demolition of adjoining wing, temporary buildings and other buildings within curtilage of Hillingdon House. Alterations to 'Carpenters' building and alterations to curtilage walls (Application for Listed Building Consent.)

Recommendation: Approval subject to satisfactory Direction by English Heritage.

Alterations to Grade II listed Hillingdon House and the associated demolition of adjoining wing, temporary buildings and other buildings within curtilage of Hillingdon House. Alterations to 'Carpenters' building and alterations to curtilage walls (Application for Listed Building Consent.)

585/APP/209/2754

The petitioners and agent declined the right to address the committee on this application.

Officers introduced the report and advised members of a 5 amended drawings that had been received as follows:

3300/22 -209 B, 3300/21 - 210 B, 3300/20 - 2305 B, 3300/22 - 306 B, 3300/22 – 308 B.

A member stated that this was a good proposal and moved the officer's recommendation. 

A member asked whether the housing located close to the Listed Building could be moved further away.

Officers advised that a lot of thought had been given to the 13 metre distance between the Listed Building and the proposed new houses.  The 15 metre rule was for guidance and related to overbearing and overshadowing.  This application was under the guidance with consideration given to the scale and type of proposed dwellings. As the distance was flank wall to flank wall the 13 metre distance was felt to be acceptable in this instance.

A member asked whether the 29 new residential properties proposed in close proximity to the Listed Building formed part of this application.

Officers advised that the previous application that members had approved included an outline application and a full planning application for certain parts of the development. The application in relation to the detail and siting of the 29 residential properties was approved as part as Item 5. 

Members felt that the committee had not been provided with all the information, on which they had based the decision on Item 5.  No plans in relation to the full planning permission had been shown nor information provided on the details or siting being approved.

The Chairman asked the Legal Adviser whether the decision made on Item 5, could be re-visited in view of the information that had now come to light.

The Legal adviser informed the committee that as additional information that members were not made aware of when considering the previous application had come to light and the meeting had not closed it would be possible to revisit the decision on the earlier application.

Members made a request for information in relation to the bulk, size, location of the proposed new 29 dwellings and there proximity to the Listed Building.

Officers reported that the building was 13 metres away from the Listed Building from flank wall to flank wall so there would be no overlooking.  The proposed units were set behind an established tree screen and were not in a prominent position. 

Members raised concerns that the proposed 3 storey dwellings would be replacing an existing single store building.  The 13 metre distance was contrary to our design ethos and was felt to be too close to the Listed Building and needed to be moved further away.

Officers reported that Hillingdon House could  ...  view the full minutes text for item 120.