Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies received from Cllr John Morgan, with Cllr Roy Chamdal substituting.

There were no declarations of interest.

Resolved: The minutes from 5 December 2017 were confirmed as an accurate record.

None.

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

Redevelopment to provide a 4 storey residential building containing 33 residential flats comprising 3 x studios, 17 x 1-bedroom, and 13 x 2- bedroom units with associated access, car parking and landscaping (Amended description following reduction in units from 35 to 33).

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved.

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for the redevelopment to provide a 4 storey residential building containing 33 residential flats comprising 3 x studios., 17 x1 bedroom, and 13x2 bedroom units with associated access, car parking and landscaping.

Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

A petitioner spoke in objection to the application, noting that the proposed development would overlook nearby residential properties due to its height. No other building in the area had the same impact as the proposed development. The main objection was that the proposed development would compromise resident privacy in an excessive way and there were a number of security concerns. Images had been submitted by the petitioners which were circulated to Members prior to the meeting. The petition explained that these attempted to show that the tree line did not go towards providing a natural screening as indicated in the plans.

The agent for the application informed Members that since the application was last put before Committee in June 2017, extensive negotiations had taken place. The amendments included reducing the size and scale of the top floor, the removal of the balconies and windows on the top floor and the addition of two car parking spaces. An economic and marketing report confirmed that the proposed residential development would provide employment opportunities. The proposed building did not have street frontage due to its positioning to the rear of the shopping parade, as such the building would be largely screened from view by the surrounding buildings. The proposal had been designed to be sympathetic to overlooking neighbouring properties and the tract of land to the South was of benefit as a blanket TPO. In terms of highways, a highway improvement strategy had been proposed with £130k being payable towards air pollution and air quality. There were 36 off street car parking places and future occupiers would not have rights to parking permits. Affordable housing had been scrutinised and it had been deemed as unviable, however the applicant had agreed to pay £100k to offsite affordable housing provision.

In response to Member questions, the agent confirmed that it was unknown who owned the land along the boundary of the site. It was not owned by any neighbouring properties and it was landlocked. Trees were within the landlocked parcel of land. In relation to affordable housing, numerous matters were taken into account and as a result of the assessment, it was determined that affordable housing was not viable.

Councillor Ray Graham, Ward Councillor for Uxbridge North was in attendance. He supported the petitioner and said that the development was overbearing due to its size, scale, bulk and density. This was within the context of the local scene and the properties in close proximity. The flat roof system did not make a difference and consideration needed to be given to the local infrastructure. Cllr Graham sought clarification on the TPO situation as no owner had been declared in relation to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

Single storey extension to eastern elevation of club pavilion. Removal of 2 existing sheds to the east of the pavilion and replacement with new shed adjacent to the west of the pavilion. Enlargement of existing upper terrace. Revisions to existing fenestrations and access arrangements (Application for Listed Building Consent).

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved.

Officers gave a brief summary of the application. Planning permission was sought for a single storey extension to eastern elevation of club pavilion. Removal of two existing sheds to the east of the pavilion and replacement with new shed adjacent to the west of the pavilion. Enlargement of existing upper terrace. Revisions to existing fenestrations and access arrangements. Officers made a recommendation for approval.

The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED:  That the application be approved as per officer's recommendations.

Section 73 application to amend condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 62360/APP/2015/4277 dated 01-12-2016 for Outline application for the erection of a 298 room hotel (Matters reserved: Landscaping) at Terminal 2 Heathrow Airport.Changes include alterations to footprint, increase in height to include additional storey and roof top boardroom, increase in bedrooms provided from 298 to 360, relocation of elevated pedestrian link from first floor level to second floor level, revised external appearance, revised car parking, drop-off lay-by and internal rearrangements.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved.  

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought to amend condition 3 on a section 73 applciation. Changes included alterations to footprint, increase in height to include additional storey and roof top boardroom, increase in bedrooms provided from 298 to 360, relocation of elevated pedestrian link from first floor level to second floor level, revises external appearances, revised car parking, drop off lay by and internal arrangements.

Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

Members expressly asked for control of air pollution and noise to be included as conditions.

The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: 

That the Committee:

1) approve the application as per officer's recommendation and the amendments in the addendum and;

2) delegate authority to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chairman and Labour Lead, to draft and review and finalise the conditions.

Variation of Condition 3 (Approved Plans) of outline planning permission ref. 67622/APP/2015/1851 (660 bedroom hotel development) to allow for internal reconfiguration to accommodate an additional 87 bedrooms and for an increase in the height of the atrium roof.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved.  

Officers introduced and provided an overview of the application. The application sought planning permission for the variation of condition 3 of a previous planning application to allow for internal reconfiguration to accommodate an addition 87 bedrooms and for an increase in the height of the atrium roof.

The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED:  That the application be approved as per officer's recommendations.

Change of use from Class B8 storage and distribution warehouse to flexible Class B1c, B2, B8 use.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved.  

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for a change of use from Class B8 storage and distribution ware house to flexible Class B1c, B2, B8 use.

Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED:  That the application be approved as per officer's recommendations.

Reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for the erection of 101 dwellings together with associated parking and landscaping within the Town Centre Extension (East/Dice) Phase of planning permission ref. 585/APP/2015/848 dated 21-12-2015. Details

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved.  

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for the erection of 101 dwellings together with associated parking and landscaping within the Town Centre Extension. Officers made a recommendation for approval.

In response to Member questions, officers confirmed that although there had been a shortfall in previous phases the distances between units were now complaint.

The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED:  That the application be approved as per officer's recommendations.

Extensions to both existing properties to create a single block of 20 flats comprising 5 x studio flats, 9 x 1-bed flats and 6 x 2-bed flats with on-site parking and amenity space, new access point, landscaping and ancillary development.

Recommendation: Refusal

RESOLVED - That the application be refused

Officers introduced the application and provided an overview. Planning permission was sought for extensions to both existing properties to create a single block of 20 flats comprising 5 x studio flats, 9 x1 bed flats and 6 x2 bed flats with onsite parking and amenity space, new access point, landscaping and ancillary development. Officers made a recommendation for refusal.

Officers highlighted the addendum which included a request from the applicant to withdraw this item from the agenda. The addendum included the Head of Planning's reasons for not doing this.

Cllr Ian Edwards confirmed that the email had been forwarded to him and telephone call messages had been left for him but he had not engaged with any conversation.

Members noted that there were nine refusal reasons. The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously refused.

RESOLVED:  That the application be refused as per officer's recommendations.