Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies received.

Councillor Brian Stead declared a non pecuniary interest in Item 6 - Hillingdon and Uxbridge Cemetery, Hillingdon Hill, Hillingdon and left the room whilst the item was discussed.

The minutes of the meetings held on 7, 21 & 29 October 2014 were agreed as a correct record.

There were no matters notified in advance or urgent.

It was confirmed that items marked Part 1 would be considered in public and items in Part 2 would be heard in private.

Repair and refurbishment of Gatehouse and Chapel buildings to include: re-roofing, overhaul of rainwater goods, repairs and re-pointing to stonework, overhaul windows and external and internal doors, upgrading to fire doors, upgrade of timber floors and structural repairs in accordance with structural engineer's report (Listed Building Consent)

Recommendation : Approval

Repair and refurbishment of Gatehouse and Chapel buildings to include: re-roofing, overhaul of rainwater goods, repairs and re-pointing to stonework, overhaul windows and external and internal doors, upgrading to fire doors, upgrade of timber floors and structural repairs in accordance with structural engineer's report (Listed Building Consent)

 Officers introduced the report giving a brief summary of the application.

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

Resolved - That the application be approved subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer's report.

Change of use of existing building from office (Use Class B1(a)) to 135-room Hotel (Use Class C1), including 4-storey side extension (to rear of adjacent petrol station), and 4-storey rear extensions, and associated alterations to landscaping and car parking.

Recommendation : Approval, subject to a S106 Agreement.

Change of use of existing building from office (Use Class B1(a)) to 135-room Hotel (Use Class C1), including 4-storey side extension (to rear of adjacent petrol station), and 4-storey rear extensions, and associated alterations to landscaping and car parking.

Officers introduced the report giving a brief summary of the application and details of the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

In answer to a question raised in relation to the increase in the number of bedrooms and the parking requirement officers advised that it was expected that the location of the hotel would mean that a lot of visitors would arrive by the Hoppa bus and taxi.

The recommendation in the report was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved - That delegated powers be given to the Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture to grant planning permission subject to the relevant conditions set out below:

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

1. Highways: to secure all necessary works (including new access point on Eggerton Way) and the provision of a Travel Plan (including £20,000.00 Bond), including Sustainable Transport Measures (such as a hopper bus service).

2. Construction Training: either a financial contribution, or an in-kind scheme delivered during the construction phase of the development, should be secured (in either event the 'obligation' should be delivered equal to the formula of £2,500 for every £1 million build cost plus £9600 Coordinator Costs).

3. Air Quality: in line with the SPD and given the site is located in an air quality management area then a contribution in the sum of £25,000.

4. Project Management and Monitoring Fee: a financial contribution equal to 5% of the total cash contributions towards the management and monitoring of the resulting agreement.

B) That in respect of the application for planning permission, the applicant meets the Council's reasonable costs in preparation of the Section 106 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) That if any of the heads of terms set out above have not been agreed and the S106 legal agreement has not been finalised before 05/12/2014, or such other date as agreed by the Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture, 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 the environment as a consequence of demands created by the proposed development (in respect of construction training, off site highways impacts as well as air quality). The proposal therefore conflicts with Policies R17, AM7 and OE1 of the adopted Local Plan and the Council's Planning Obligations

SPD and Air  ...  view the full minutes text for item 93.

Temporary Flight Connections centre at Terminal 3, consultation under Schedule 2 Part 18 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.

Recommendation : No Objection

Temporary Flight Connections centre at Terminal 3, consultation under Schedule 2 Part 18 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.

Officers introduced the report giving a brief summary of the report and details of the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

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

RESOLVED - That no objection be raised.

Demolition of existing Flight Connection Centre and erection of new larger centre serving Terminal 3.

Recommendation : Approval

Demolition of existing Flight Connection Centre and erection of new larger centre serving Terminal 3.

Officers introduced the report giving a brief summary of the application.

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

RESOLVED - That the application be approved subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officers' report.

Installation of mezzanine within existing retail unit with ancillary customer cafe.

Recommendation : Approval

Installation of mezzanine within existing retail unit with ancillary customer cafe.

Officers introduced the report giving a brief summary of the application and details of the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

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

RESOLVED - That the application be approved subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officers' report and addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.

Reserved matters (appearance and landscaping) in compliance with conditions 2 and 3 for Phase 4, second application (23 residential units) of planning permission ref: 5107/APP/2009/2348 dated 01/10/2010, for the proposed mixed used redevelopment of the Former NATS Site.

Recommendation : Approval

Reserved matters (appearance and landscaping) in compliance with conditions 2 and 3 for Phase 4, second application (23 residential units) of planning permission ref: 5107/APP/2009/2348 dated 01/10/2010, for the proposed mixed used redevelopment of the Former NATS Site.

Officers introduced the report giving a brief summary of the application and details of the amendments on the addendum sheet. Officers advised that the standards in regard to amenity space had changed in the London Plan and some of the units did not meet this criteria.  It was the view of officer's that the size of the dwellings was more important and approval was therefore recommended.

In answer to an issue raised in relation to the amount of open space in the area, officers informed the Committee that there were 2 large areas of open space, one of which was 100 metres from the dwellings.

A member raised concerns in relation to the parking that currently occurs in Holly Gardens.

Officers advised the Committee that there was no vehicular access from this site to Holly Gardens, only a pedestrian access so this would need to be dealt with elsewhere.

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

RESOLVED - That the application be approved subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officers' report.

Demolition of existing petrol station with tanks and erection of a four storey building comprising 14 residential, an office unit at ground floor level plus associated access, underground car parking and cycle storage.

Recommendation : Approval, subject to a S106 Agreement.

Demolition of existing petrol station with tanks and erection of a four storey building comprising 14 residential, an office unit at ground floor level plus associated access, underground car parking and cycle storage.

Officers introduced the report giving a brief summary of the report and details of the amendments on the addendum sheet circulated at the meeting.  This included the fact that a petition had been submitted, and additionally the applicant had submitted a detailed supporting statement.  Members noted that they had read and taken account of the applicant's submission.

The site had a sensitive relationship with the adjoining residential property at 4 Midcroft.  The officer highlighted that the site was in a conservation area and adjacent to an Area of Special Local Character.

The proposed building was marginally higher than the adjoining office building.   The design of the building had included a step down where the site adjoins 4 Midcroft. The proposal meets the requirements of the Hillingdon Local Plan and the London Plan.

In accordance with the Council's constitution a representative of the petitioners and the applicant/agent addressed the meeting.

The petitioner objecting to the proposal made the following points:-

·         All those who had signed the petition live in the locality of the site.

·         The site lies within the Ruislip Conservation Area and adjacent to an Area of Special Character.

·         Any development should enhance/preserve the Conservation Area.

·         Residents were not against development but it needed to satisfy certain conditions and harmonise with the character, style, height and the street scene.

·         The proposed 4 storey development does not provide the right transition as you enter Midcroft from the High Street.

·         The building would be too bulky and the footprint was larger than that existing.

·         The transition to No. 4 Midcroft was not felt to be acceptable.

·         Suggested that there should be no commercial element to the proposal, which would reduce the height of the proposed development.

·         The proposal does not conform to the character of the local area.

·         Suggested that the proposed building should be of a more interesting style.

·         Would prefer to see a smaller scale residential block and questioned whether the commercial element was needed.

The applicant/agent made the following points:-

·         Was sympathetic to the views of neighbours.

·         Had been in discussion with planning and the conservation officer.

·         The scheme was sympathetic and compliant.

·         Understood the issues and the specific points raised in relation to the Conservation Area.

·         The current use as a car wash raised a number of road safety issues due to the number of vehicles using the site.

·         The height of the proposed building would not be materially different to the adjoining office block.

·         The height of the proposed development dropped down a storey on the residential side and had been set back so that the block did not appear too bulky.

·         A daylight/sunlight survey had been undertaken and complied with the requirements.

·         The roof terrace drops down and a higher barrier proposed to avoid overlooking.

·         The design of the proposed flats had been  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.