Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Janet Duncan with Councillor Mo Khursheed acting as substitute.

Councillor John Hensley declared non-pecuniary interests in items 6, 7 and 8. He left the room and did not participate in the items.

Were agreed as an accurate record, subject to adding Cllr Brian Stead to the Members Present as he had been omitted in error.

None.

All items were considered in Part 1.

Change of use of Swakeleys House from Office (B1) use and Sports (D2) use and the erection of 7 buildings for use together as a single residential dwelling (C3) and gardens; alterations to listed building; demolition of 1980s entrance foyer attached to northern elevation of Swakeleys House, Vyners House, the connecting link between Vyners House and Swakeleys House and the Ice House building; and associated landscaping and servicing works within surrounding grounds.

Recommendation : Approval subject to a S106 Agreement

Change of use of Swakeleys House from Office (B1) use and Sports (D2) use and the erection of 7 buildings for use together as a single residential dwelling (C3) and gardens; alterations to listed building; demolition of 1980s entrance foyer attached to northern elevation of Swakeleys House, Vyners House, the connecting link between Vyners House and Swakeleys House and the Ice House building; and associated landscaping and servicing works within surrounding grounds.

Officers introduced the report and the changes set out in the addendum.

At the end of the officer presentation, the Chairman confirmed that Councillor Mo Khursheed would not be voting on items 6, 7 and 8 as he had not been present to hear the entire debate, including the officers’ presentations on the items.

In accordance with the Council’s constitution a representative of the petitions received in objection and support to the proposals were invited to address the meeting.

The lead petitioner from the Ickenham Residents Association in objection to the application raised the following points:

• It was unacceptable for a residential building to be built on the Green Belt.
• The suggestion that the use of existing hard standing would not lead to a net loss to the Green Belt was rejected.
• The proposal to knock down Vyner’s House and replace this with several structures would far exceed the footprint currently produced by Vyners House and would also affect the openness of the site.
• No special circumstances existed for the applicant to build on Green Belt land.
• It was unlikely that a private owner would support the Ickenham Festival in future as the proposal sought the use of the site as private residential dwelling.

The lead petitioner from The Avenue Residents Association in objection to the application raised the following points:

• The Avenue welcomed the proposal for a change of use for Swakeley’s House but felt that the current proposal was not right for the site.
• The proposal to increase the size of the dwelling was not sustainable.
• The proposal would lead to increased residential development in the Greenbelt which was unacceptable.
• The proposal sought to develop the site further which unsuitable development adjacent to a Grade 1 listed building.
• The claims made by the applicant that Bowl’s Club gave rise to privacy and security concerns was a spurious argument.

·        The risk of increased traffic in the Avenue both during construction and subsequently, resulting in increased wear and tear to the road and an increased risk to pedestrians.

The lead petitioner from The Swakeley’s Bowls Club in objection to the application raised the following points:

• The closure of the Bowl’s Club was not necessary.
• The Bowl’s Club had a long standing history which dated back to 1920. The Club was run by volunteers and the officer report underplayed the value and role of the Club to the local community.
• The Bowl’s Club did not pose a security threat to the grounds of Swakeley’s House.
• The Bowl’s Club did not detract from residential amenity and the proposal to use  ...  view the full minutes text for item 60.

Alterations to listed building; demolition of 1980s entrance foyer attached to northern elevation of Swakeleys House, demolition of Vyners House, the connecting link between Vyners House and Swakeleys House and the Ice House building (Application for Listed Building Consent).

Recommendation : Approval

Alterations to listed building; demolition of 1980s entrance foyer attached to northern elevation of Swakeleys House, demolition of Vyners House, the connecting link between Vyners House and Swakeleys House and the Ice House building (Application for Listed Building Consent).

See Item 6 for the discussions on this item.

Resolved –

Approved as per the agenda.

Demolition of 1980s entrance foyer attached to northern elevation of Swakeleys House together with the demolition of Vyners House. The connecting link between Vyners House and Swakeleys House and the Ice House Building located within the grounds of Swakeleys House (Application for Conservation Area Consent).

Recommendation : Approval

Demolition of 1980s entrance foyer attached to northern elevation of Swakeleys House together with the demolition of Vyners House. The connecting link between Vyners House and Swakeleys House and the Ice House Building located within the grounds of Swakeleys House (Application for Conservation Area Consent).

See Item 6 for the discussions on this item.

Resolved –

Approved as per the agenda.

Comprehensive redevelopment of site to provide three buildings of part 7 storeys and part 5 storeys comprising 208 residential units, 190 sq.m (approx) of Use Class B1 floorspace with associated public and private amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, lower ground floor parking for vehicles and bicycles, and alterations to 9 High Street to form new pedestrian route (involving demolition of all existing buildings other than no.9 High Street).

Recommendation : Approval subject to a S106 Agreement

Comprehensive redevelopment of site to provide three buildings of part 7 storeys and part 5 storeys comprising 208 residential units, 190 sq.m (approx) of Use Class B1 floorspace with associated public and private amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, lower ground floor parking for vehicles and bicycles, and alterations to 9 High Street to form new pedestrian route (involving demolition of all existing buildings other than no.9 High Street)

Deferred from Major Applications Planning Committee 07/08/2013

Officers introduced the report and the changes set out in the addendum. Concerns were raised about amenity levels and parking provision. In response, Officers confirmed that the scheme complied with the wishes of the inspectorate and in relation to parking, the scheme exceeded the TfL requirements.

In the course of discussions, the Committee enquired whether any of the parking provision could be allocated to the B1 retail use of the site and Officers confirmed that this could be incorporated through an additional condition. The following amendments were agreed at the meeting:

Condition 15: amended as follows: The details pursuant to this condition shall include a final parking layout with 199 parking spaces.

Condition 7: Add the words 'safe and secure' after 'details of' and before 'play areas'

In the Deferred paragraph amend reason 6 by deleting the number '2' and replacing with the number '1' in reference to parking spaces.

Add informative:

The applicant is advised that the detailed design of the underground car park must be undertaken with the input of fully qualified Structural and Highways Engineers. 

It was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote agreed with five votes in favour, one against and with one abstention that the application be agreed.

Resolved –

That the application be Approved as per agenda and addendum, amendment to condition 15 and an additional informative concerning the parking allocation.

Variation of condition 14 (contamination) of planning permission 40652/APP/2012/2030 granted 5 July 2013 for the Erection of a four storey building to provide 6,966 sq.m of Class B1(a) Office floorspace, provision of 70 associated car parking spaces at basement level, associated landscaping and ancillary works.

Recommendation : Approval subject to a Deed of Variation and a S106 Agreement

Variation of condition 14 (contamination) of planning permission 40652/APP/2012/2030 granted 5 July 2013 for the Erection of a four storey building to provide 6,966 sq.m of Class B1(a) Office floorspace, provision of 70 assocated car parking spaces at basement level, associated landscaping and ancillary works.

Officers introduced the report and provided a presentation on the item.

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

Resolved –

That the application be approved as per the agenda.

Variation of condition 14 (contamination) of planning permission 45753/APP/2012/2029 (Erection of five storey building to provide 13,880sq.m of Class B1(a) Office floorspace, provision of car parking spaces at surface and basement level, associated landscaping and ancillary works).

Recommendation :Approval subject to a Deed of Variation and a S106 Agreement

Variation of condition 14 (contamination) of planning permission 45753/APP/2012/2029 (Erection of five storey building to provide 13,880sq.m of Class B1(a) Office floorspace, provision of car parking spaces at surface and basement level, associated landscaping and ancillary works).

Officers introduced the report and provided a presentation on the item.

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

Resolved –

That the application be approved as per the agenda.

Part demolition, part extension and refurbishment of existing building to provide modern office accommodation (Class B1) totalling 20,267sqm GEA (including car park and plant areas) of which 516sqm GIA floorspace to be used interchangeably for Class A1, A2, A3, B1 uses, and associated works.

Recommendation : Approval subject to a S106 Agreement

Part demolition, part extension and refurbishment of existing building to provide modern office accommodation (Class B1) totalling 20,267sqm GEA (including car park and plant areas) of which 516sqm GIA floorspace to be used interchangeably for Class A1, A2, A3, B1 uses, and associated works.

Officers introduced the report and provided a presentation on the item.

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

Resolved –

That the application be approved as per the agenda.