Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies received from Cllr Alan Chapman.

None.

Cllr Morse raised an objection against approving the minutes, on the basis that five refusal reasons were provided in writing, but had not been included in the minutes.

The Legal Advisor confirmed that he would look at the recording of the meeting, compare that with the written reasons provided by Members. He clarified that the purpose of the minutes was to record what was agreed and took place in the meeting.

RESOLVED – That the minutes from the meeting on 23 May 2018 be deferred to the next meeting pending further clarification.

Item 6 – 579 – 583 Uxbridge Road, Hayes (72470/APP/2016/4648) had been withdrawn prior to the meeting.

There was also an urgent item to be considered in relation to the Council’s view/consultation on Western Rai Link to Heathrow, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow (73805/APP/2018/1774).

It was confirmed that all items would be heard in Part I.

Demolition of 3 dwelling houses and redevelopment of site to provide 21 (4 x studio, 2 x 1 bed, 11 x 2 bed and 4 x 3 bed) units within 2 new buildings with associated access, parking, landscaping and amenity space (revised plans)

Recommendation: Approval

This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

This item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

Use of land as a bus park for up to 30 buses and erection of 3 containers to provide staff facilities (Use Class Sui Generis).

Recommendation: Refusal

RESOLVED – That this item be deferred.

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission was sought for the use of land as a bus park for up to 30 buses and erection of three containers to provide staff facilities. Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for refusal.

A petitioner spoke in objection of the application. The petitioner told the Committee that a residents association had been formed to voice resident concerns, in light of the buses that appeared in the area a year ago. The petitioner submitted that the application should be refused on the grounds of safety to road safety and the impact on local residents in the area. The application should be refused based on vehicular movements out of Wallingford Road; this is not acceptable and dangerous. Large vehicles, HGVs and buses have no choice to travel except to mount the footpath or cross over into the path of ongoing traffic to exit the road. The council has an obligation to protect everyone. The implication of additional large vehicles on an overcrowded road cannot be permitted and there are parts of the road where two vehicles cannot pass together in opposition. A local site has now been completed and it is unknown how many HGVs and vehicles will now leave the site which will increase the business adding more pollution, noise, traffic and potential for accidents. The residents are concerned about peak hour traffic flow and movements during period of darkness. This will affect residents’ health and being. Residents were here first, and Hillingdon council strapline is putting residents first please uphold this.

In response to Member questions, the petitioner confirmed that buses appeared a year ago. Last June buses were noticed, and there were a lot of issues and multiple issues. Buses were accessing an illegal road built on the south side.

The applicant for the site addressed the Committee. The applicant informed the Committee that five and half thousand staff were employed , there were 100 contracts and 14 garages. Ne of the consequences was overnight parking and the 14 garages were required to run the service. The current agarge in the centre of Uxbridge, is currently full and provides all the servicing, engineering and washing that the services requires and is a satellite site. The selected location in an industrial area as it is close to the garage. There is little movement in and out of the garage, mainly in the morning and ate vening. Just need opportunity get the buses from any parking site and where they need to start their routes. Seeks to improve public areas, the buses used now are increasingly quieter, environment friendly and they are better and have lower impact then other vehicle on industrial estates and that is the direction of travel. The issue at the junction but drivers are training and part of the training is not to run over pavements and it is avoided. There have been no coalitions on the site since  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.

Variation of Condition 1 (Parking) of planning application reference

13544/APP/2017/3388 (Prior Approval application for the change of use from office accommodation (Use Class B1(a)) to 33 residential units (Use Class C3)).

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That the application be approved.

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission was sought for the variation of Condition 1 (Parking) of planning application reference 13544/APP/2017/3388. Officers made a recommendation for approval.

It was noted that two of the flats were two bedroom and there may be a demand for cars by the family dwellings. Some Members expressed concerned about the reduction of parking spaces from eight to two. Officers confirmed that in Uxbridge, previously they have allowed car free developments and it is a material planning consideration. This ought to be balanced against the issues raised.

Members ideally would like to see car parking spaces. This was a town centre accommodation the assertion that two bed flats needed cars over one bedroom flat, also that a number of families had no cars.

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.

Erection of a 2-4 storey building comprising 30 no. studio, 1, 2 and 3- bedroom apartments (Use Class C3) with associated access, car parking and refuse/recycling store, involving demolition of the used car sales garage (Outline application with appearance and landscaping reserved).

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred.

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application. Planning permission as sought for the erection of a 2-4 storey building comprising 30 no. studio, 1, 2 and 3- bedroom apartments (Use Class C3) with associated access, car parking and refuse/recycling store, involving demolition of the used car sales garage (Outline application with appearance and landscaping reserved). Officers highlighted the addendum and made a recommendation for approval.

Members noted that this was a good scheme and welcomed the development and would improve Yiewsley There were however, concerns raised in relation to access points and vehicles entering Falling Lane which will cause traffic congestion. Although noted concerns issues regarding queuing and traffic congestion. Officers confirmed that the applicant was keen to retain the access, during peak hour would expect under 10 movements, which would not cause serious issue or harm to the highway. Members considered 10 vehicles was likely to cause problems and were uncomfortable with the highways impact.

Members were minded to defer to discuss the concerns raised with the applicant. Officers were also asked to looking into other issues such as privacy.

The motion to defer the application was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, was agreed unanimously.

That the Committee be deferred pending further discussion with the applicant.

Modification of S106 Planning Obligation relating to Planning Application 1724/APP/2016/3513 (Demolition of existing building and erection of new building comprising 24 apartments, amenity space and car parking) to Amend schedule 1 to provide 100% Affordable Housing.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That the application be approved.

Members had regard to the report. Planning permission was sought for the Modification of S106 Planning Obligation relating to Planning Application 1724/APP/2016/3513 (Demolition of existing building and erection of new building comprising 24 apartments, amenity space and car parking) to Amend schedule 1 to provide 100% Affordable Housing.

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 for Removal of Condition 27 (Data Centre Use) and variation of Condition 6 (Approved documents) of planning permission 37977/APP/2017/1634 dated 14.08.17 (Section 73 application for variation of Conditions 5 (approved drawings), 6 (approved documents), 25 (insertion of mezzanine floors) and 27 (use as data centre) as attached to planning permission ref. 37977/APP/2015/1004 dated 14-12-2015: Hybrid Application for the phased comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide an overall maximum gross floor space of 45,000sqm of light industrial uses (Use Class B1c and/or Use Class B2) and/or storage and distribution uses (Use Class B8) and ancillary offices, together with servicing, parking, access roads and open space. Full planning permission is sought for Phase 1 containing 18,900sqm of floor space in two buildings up to 16.2 metres in height (to ridge), together with associated highways works, open space, hard and soft landscaping, car parking and associated infrastructure. Outline planning permission is sought for Phase 2 for up to 26,100sqm of floor space with all matters, except for access, reserved for later determination.)

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED – That the application be approved.

Members had regard to the report. Planning permission was sought for sought for Phase 1 containing 18,900sqm of floor space in two buildings up to 16.2 metres in height (to ridge), together with associated highways works, open space, hard and soft landscaping, car parking and associated infrastructure. Outline planning permission is sought for Phase 2 for up to 26,100sqm of floor space with all matters, except for access, reserved for later determination.) The addendum was highlighted and offciers made a reommendaiton 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.

Statutory Consultation under Section 42 and Section 47 of the Planning Act 2008 for the Network Rail Western Rail Link to Heathrow (WRLtH).

Recommendation: Objection

RESOLVED – That the officer’s recommendation for objection be approved.

Officers introduced the report and provided an overview of the application. Officers made a recommendation for objection and highlighted the addendum.

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

RESOLVED – That the officer’s recommendation for objection be approved.