Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Wayne Bridges, there was no substitute.

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The minutes of the meetings held on 11 February 2014 and 6 March 2014 were agreed as a correct record.

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It was confirmed that all items would be considered in Part 1 public.

Demolition of existing garage block and construction of bungalow with associated parking and external works.

Recommendation - Approval

This item was deferred by the Head of Planning, Culture and Green Spaces.

Outline application (all matters reserved) to provide up to 14,750sqm of B1c/B2/B8/Sui Generis (Car Showroom) uses (up to a maximum of 1,700 sqm of sui generis floorspace) with associated landscaping and access.

Recommendation - That the delegated powers be given to the Head of Planning, Culture and Green Spaces, subject to the recommendations in the officers' report.

Outline application (all matters reserved) to provide up to 14,750sqm of B1c/B2/B8/Sui Generis (Car Showroom) uses (up to a maximum of 1,700 sqm of sui generis floorspace) with associated landscaping and access.

Officers introduced the report and referred members to the addendum sheet that had been circulated.

The site was identified as an Industrial and Business Area (IBA and as a Locally Significant Industrial Site).  The site was in close proximity to  Heathrow  Airport,  and  was  adjoined  by  industrial  buildings  to  the  west  and south.  The  closest  residential  properties were on  the  opposite  side  of  the  Great  South  West Road (A30) which was a main distributor road to the east.

It was highlighted that all matters were reserved.  It had been demonstrated that appropriate detailed design, which would be dealt with at a later stage, can be achieved within the proposed parameters and conditions and a legal agreement would ensure all other aspects of the scheme were fully compliant with policy.

Members discussed the application and suggested changing condition 22 to read 'shall only be permitted' rather than 'provided'.   Members questioned the exit and entrances to the site and the parking.  It was highlighted that garage owners would be less likely to sell available parking for those using the airport as it would leave less spaces for its customers; it could have an impact on the work that was proposed to be carried out on site.

The recommendation for approval along with the changes outlined in the addendum was moved, seconded and on being put to the, vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

1.That  delegated  powers  be  given  to  the  Head  of  Planning,  Green  Spaces  and Culture to grant planning permission subject to:

A)Entering  into  an  agreement with  the  applicant  under  Section  106  of  the  Town and  Country  Planning  Act  1990  (as  amended)  and/or  S278  of  the  Highways Act 1980 (as amended) and/or other appropriate legislation to secure:

i)  Construction  Training  (financial  sum  for  workplace  coordinator  and  in-kind delivery of training scheme);

ii) Air Quality Management contribution £25,000;

iii) Travel Plan: 10 Year Green Travel Plans for each phase of the development. A financial contribution of £20,000 will also be provided to enable the monitoring of these travel plans for the 10 year period.

iv) Project Management and Monitoring Sum: a financial contribution equal to 5% of the total cash contribution.

B)That  in  respect of  the application for  planning permission,  the applicant meets the  Councils  reasonable  costs  in  preparation  of  the  Section  106  and/or  278 Agreements  and  any  abortive  work  as  a  result  of  the  agreement  not  being completed.

C)That  Officers  be  authorised  to  negotiate  and  agree  the  detailed  terms  of  the proposed agreement and conditions of approval.

D)If  the  Legal  Agreements  have  not  been  finalised  by  30th May  2014,  delegated authority  be  given  to  the Head  of Planning, Green Spaces  and Culture  to  refuse planning permission for the following reason:

'The applicant has failed to deliver necessary offsite highway works and to provide contributions towards the improvement  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.

Redevelopment of the site to provide a residential block containing 28 units for social and supported housing including parking and ancillary works (involving demolition of existing buildings).

Recommendation - As per officers' report

Redevelopment of the site to provide a residential block containing 28 units for social and supported housing including parking and ancillary works (involving demolition of existing buildings).

Officers introduced the report and referred members to the addendum sheet that had been circulated.

Planning permission was sought for the demolition of the existing buildings on the site and its redevelopment of the site to provide a residential block containing 28 units for social and supported housing including parking and ancillary works.

With regard to the very material planning history there was no objection to the principal of the development and the proposal to provide two additional units, which would make better use of the land in accordance with planning policy.

Officers informed the Committee that the Access Officer had requested no amendments to the Evacuation Management Plan.  Members questioned the parking on site, including motorcycle parking.  Officers referred to the addendum which clarified the levels of parking for the site.  It was agreed that the rewording of condition 13 be delegated to officers.

The recommendation for approval along with the changes outlined in the addendum was moved, seconded and on being put to the, vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

A) That the Council enter into a Statement of Intent/Legal Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and/or Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended) or other appropriate legislation to secure the following:

1.  Affordable  Housing:  100%  affordable  housing  with  50%  of  the  units  to  be supported housing

2. Education: £15,439

3. Health: £7514.12

4. Libraries: £797.64

5. Community Facilities: £10,000

6. Construction Training in line with the Council's SPD.

7. Project Management & Monitoring Fee: 5% of total cash contributions.

B) That in respect of the application for planning permission, the applicant meets the  Councils  reasonable  costs  in  preparation  of  the  Section  106  and/or  278 Agreements  and  any  abortive  work  as  a  result  of  the  agreement  not  being completed.

C)That  Officers  be  authorised  to  negotiate  and  agree  the  detailed  terms  of  the proposed agreement and conditions of approval.

D)If  the  Legal  Agreements  have  not  been  finalised  by  9th  May  2014,  delegated authority  be  given  to  the Head  of Planning, Green Spaces  and Culture  to  refuse planning permission for the following reason:

'The  applicant  has  failed  to  provide  contributions  towards  the  improvement  of services  and  facilities  as  a  consequence  of demands  created  by  the  proposed development  (in  respect  of  affordable  housing,  education,  health,  libraries, community facilities, construction training or project management). The proposals therefore  conflicts  with  Policy  R17  of  the  adopted  Local  Plan  and  the Councils Planning Obligations SPG.'

E)That subject  to  the above,  the application  be  deferred  for  determination by the Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture under delegated powers, subject  to completion  of  the  legal  agreement under  Section  106  of  the  Town  and  Country Planning Act 1990 and other appropriate powers with the applicant.

F) That the following conditions be imposed subject to changes negotiated by the Head of Planning,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

Redevelopment of the site to provide 1 x industrial unit (2361sqm) for B1(c), B2 and B8 uses and a 80 bedroom hotel (C1 use)  with associated restaurant, bar and meeting facilities (755sqm), car parking, landscaping, lighting, plant and equipment and associated works.

Recommendation - That the delegated powers be given to the Head of Planning, Culture and Green Spaces, subject to the recommendations in the officers' report.

Redevelopment of the site to provide 1 x industrial unit (2361sqm) for B1(c), B2 and B8 uses and a 80 bedroom hotel (C1 use)  with associated restaurant, bar and meeting facilities (755sqm), car parking, landscaping, lighting, plant and equipment and associated works.

Officers introduced the report and referred members to the addendum sheet that had been circulated.

It was explained that 105 car parking spaces would be provided to service the hotel, restaurant and meeting room facilities while 22 parking spaces would be provided to serve the industrial unit. The hotel would also be provided with a dedicated taxi drop off space and both aspects of the development would be provided with both motorcycle and cycle parking spaces.

The proposal also included the reinstatement of a green landscaped area and the provision of a footpath linking Riverside Way and St John's Road to the existing footpath running to the east.  The hotel was set back within the site so that it avoided harm to the attractive off-site landscaping alongside the River Colne.

No objections were raised to the principle of the development for a commercial unit and a hotel and restaurant facility.  The view that this facility would support local businesses has been expressed strongly in the letters of support relating to the application.

In respect of car parking, it was noted that both TfL and the Council's Highways Officers have expressed the view that the level of parking proposed for the development was too high and would encourage unnecessary unsustainable trips by private car. This concern was noted, but did need to be weighed against the need to provide sufficient parking on-site to avoid parking on the surrounding roads and industrial area, concerns raised by both the applicant and local residents.  An amendment to the head of terms was made for accuracy to include a Travel Plan Bond of £20,000 for this development.

Members were informed by officers that the Wildlife Trust owned Green Belt within the application site and they were responsible for maintenance.

The recommendation for approval along with the changes outlined in the addendum was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved -

1.That  delegated  powers  be  given  to  the  Head  of  Planning,  Green  Spaces  and Culture to grant planning permission subject to:

A)Entering  into  an  agreement with  the  applicant  under  Section  106  of  the  Town and  Country  Planning  Act  1990  (as  amended)  and/or  S278  of  the  Highways  Act 1980 (as amended) and/or other appropriate legislation to secure:

i)Air Quality Management contribution £25,000;

ii)  Construction  Training  (financial  sum  for  workplace  coordinator  and  in-kind delivery of training scheme);

iii)  Employment  and  Training  Initiatives  end  user  phase/operators  (strategy currently being considered by Officers);

iv)  Hospitality training contributions (an in-kind scheme is currently being negotiated with the Councils Economic Development Team)

v) Green Travel Plan and Construction and Logistics Plan including Service and Delivery Plan;

vi) Highways/S278 works;

vii) Provision of a publicly accessible pedestrian footpath running along the sites southern  ...  view the full minutes text for item 87.