Agenda item

Creation of new floor above, and erection of 2 x extensions to, existing two level carpark to create 25 new hotel rooms with bridge link to main hotel involving extension to front of main building to create access staircase and installation of new canopy to main entrance.

Recommendation :

Creation of new floor above, and erection of 2 x extensions to, existing two level car park to create 25 new hotel rooms with bridge link to main hotel involving extension to front of main building to create access staircase and installation of new canopy to main entrance.

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

Member noted that the appearance of the hotel was considered acceptable having regard to its surroundings and the proposal would not have any adverse impact on the amenity of nearby residential occupiers. Members agreed the proposal were better than previous planning permission which would no longer be implemented.

The Highways Engineer had considered the proposals and found them acceptable in terms of traffic generation, highways and pedestrian safety and car parking. The development also incorporated all necessary aspects of accessible design and was considered wholly acceptable by the Council’s Access officer.

The recommendation for approval was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was unanimously 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 following the Council's Community Infrastructure Levy coming into force, 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:

i. The prevention of the implementation of this permission alongside planning permission 382/APP/2013/1163.

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 04/09/2014, 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 applicants' submissions have not addressed the cumulative transport impacts of this development being implemented alongside the extant planning permission 382/APP/2013/1163 and no legal agreement is in place to prevent the completion of both developments. Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that cumulative development will not have unacceptable highways impacts or to demonstrate that it will provide adequate car parking. Accordingly, the development is contrary to Policies AM7 and AM14 of the of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two Saved UDP Policies (November 2012).'

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 the 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 conditions outlined in the officers' report and addendum be imposed.