Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting on 31 January 2018 were agreed.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting on 31 January 2018 be approved as an accurate record.

None.

It was confirmed that the items marked in Part I would be considered in public. There were no items marked in Part II to be considered in private.

Erection of a side extension and roof extension including recladding of existing building, provision of new decked car parking including hard and soft landscaping and ancillary works.

Recommendation: Approval + Sec 106

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Officers presented the report and highlighted the addendum. The application sought to erect a side extension and roof extension including re-cladding of existing building, provision of new decked car parking including hard and soft landscaping and ancillary works.

Members were informed that the proposal was considered to provide a high quality design that was appropriate and reflected the character of Stockley Park. The application was deemed to accord with the relevant policies and guidance within the Hillingdon Local Plan and the London Plan and was recommended for approval subject to the conditions in the report.

Members questioned whether it would be possible to provide more vertical features in landscaping. It was noted that the car park would be screened by greenery which was a positive element of the design; however, 24 'U' graded trees were to be removed as part of the scheme. It was agreed that an informative be added to 'beef up' the landscaping conditions in accordance with Members' suggestions.

The officer's recommendation was moved, seconded and, when put to a vote, unanimously agreed (Councillor Morgan arrived at 18:11 therefore did not vote on this first item).

RESOLVED -

1.    That the application be approved subject to S106 and the additions within the addendum;

2.    That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to add an informative relating to landscaping - to incorporate more vertical trees around the building.

Provision of 1.8 metre high metal palisade fence and automated gates to control access to service yards associated with Units 1-6.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Councillors Morgan arrived at 18:11 prior to commencement of the officer's presentation. Officers presented the application which sought approval for the provision of a 1.8 metre high metal palisade fence and automated gates to control access to services yards. Members were informed that the proposed development would be consistent with the industrial nature of the site and would have a minimal impact on the wider surroundings due to its sympathetic positioning, external finish and the screening offered by existing landscaping.

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

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Demolition of all existing buildings and replacement with new part two, part three-storey building accommodating 33 (14 x 1 bedroom and 19 x 2 bedroom) social housing flats with associated access, parking and landscaping

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Officers presented the report and highlighted the addendum. The application sought to demolish the existing buildings and replace them with a new part two, part three-storey building accommodating 33 social housing flats with associated access, parking and landscaping. Members were informed that planning permission was previously granted for the redevelopment of the site to provide 28 social and supported housing units in 2014. That application expired on 6/617. Members were advised that the proposed new development was similar to the previously approved plan and was in keeping with the surrounding area.

Members were of the opinion that the new design was an improvement on that which had been approved previously. However, Members requested clarification regarding the roof terraces and stated that these should be set in away from the edge of the structure. Councillors were advised that this was covered in the addendum. Members expressed concern regarding the possibility of overlooking to one of the private balconies. It was confirmed that condition 7 would be amended relating to the landscaping of the roof gardens to ensure there were security screens and no direct overlooking. It was agreed that the wording of said condition be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement.

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

RESOLVED -

1.    That the application be approved as per officer's recommendation subject to S106 and the amendments in the addendum;

2.    That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to amend condition 7 to secure privacy screens and overlooking issues.

Installation of metal powder coated guard fencing and lighting columns along perimeter of car park roof.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Officers introduced the report and tabled an addendum. The application sought to install fencing and lighting along the perimeter of a car park roof. Members were informed that the works would provide a more secure and safe environment without any detrimental impact upon visual and residential amenities or highway safety.

The officer's recommendation was moved, seconded and, when put to a vote, unanimously agreed by the Committee.

RESOLVED - That the application be approved subject to the addendum. 

Demolition of existing day care centre and erection of a new primary healthcare facility for two GP surgeries plus 2 storey residential scheme above comprising a total of 20 flats (4 x 1 bed, 14 x 2 bed and 2 x 4 bed), new car parking and all associated external works and landscaping

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Officers introduced the report and tabled an addendum. The application sought to demolish an existing day care centre and erect a new primary healthcare facility for two GP surgeries plus a 2 storey residential scheme above comprising 20 flats (4 x 1 bed, 14 x 2 bed and 2 x 4 bed), new parking and associated works and landscaping. Members were advised that the proposed development was considered an appropriate mix of uses, scales and built form that would enhance the locality and was recommended for approval.

It was agreed that the two conditions 10 and 20 relating to parking be merged into one. Members questioned whether condition 13 relating to air quality was practical. It was agreed that the wording of said condition be amended accordingly.

Members requested clarification regarding the availability of parking for electric vehicles and motorcycles. It was confirmed that this matter would be fully addressed in conditions 5 and 10.

Members also requested clarification as to what would happen should the health centre not be built for any reason and asked if reassurance could be given that the housing would still be built in this case. The Head of Planning and Enforcement commented that the application was for a healthcare facility; if this were not to go ahead as planned, a new application would have to be submitted. It was confirmed that the healthcare facility was the enabling development - if it were not to go ahead for any reason the affordable housing review mechanism would give the Council some protection.

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

RESOLVED -

1.    That the application be approved subject to S106 and the addendum; 

2.    That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to amend condition 13, merge conditions 10 and 20, amend heads of terms 5 to allow an on site delivery programme for construction training, include 2 motorcycle bays in landscaping condition 5 and include the affordable housing review mechanism.

Retention of existing temporary visitors centre and external redecoration.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Officers introduced the application which sought to retain an existing temporary visitors' centre and its external decoration at the site of the Battle of Britain Bunker and the new visitors' centre. Members were informed that a mural would be incorporated as part of the development.

Councillors requested clarification regarding the mural and were advised that the Council would be consulted on this and could refuse it if it were deemed to be inappropriate for any reason.

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

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Installation of a 5.4m high sculpture of Sir Keith Park.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Officers presented the application which sought to install a 5.4m high sculpture of Sir Keith Park. The application was recommended for approval.

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

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Erection of 18 x 6m high flag poles to hang flags such as the Hillingdon coat of arms, military or naval flags, royal cypher flags, flags produced specifically for special national events/occasional use (e.g. flags to mark royal weddings or historical military events), or any non-commercial flags which existed at the time of the Battle of Britain.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED - That the application be approved. 

Officers introduced the application which sought to erect 18 x 6m high flag poles. The application was recommended for approval.

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

RESOLVED - That the application be approved.