Agenda item

Hybrid planning application seeking OUTLINE permission (with all matters reserved) for residential floorspace (Class C3) including demolition of all existing buildings and structures; erection of new buildings; provision of a community centre (up to 140sq.m of Use Class F2(b) floorspace); new pedestrian and vehicular access; associated amenity space, open space, landscaping; car and cycle parking spaces; plant, refuse storage, servicing area and other works incidental to the proposed development; and FULL planning permission for Blocks A and B comprising 80 residential units (Class C3); new pedestrian and vehicular access; associated amenity space and landscaping; car and cycle parking; refuse storage, servicing area, and other associated infrastructure to include temporary highways and landscaping works.

Details: Comprising a maximum of 500 residential units and (Use Class C3) and 140sq.m of community floorspace (Use Class F2(b)) at ground floor in a series of buildings ranging in height from 2 to 12 storeys with associated access and car parking for 113 vehicles and 912 cycle parking, landscape and amenity areas and associated servicing.

Recommendations: Approve + Sec 106

RESOLVED: That the application and section 106 be approved as per the officer’s recommendation.

Hybrid planning application seeking OUTLINE permission (with all matters reserved) for residential floorspace (Class C3) including demolition of all existing buildings and structures; erection of new buildings; provision of a community centre (up to 140sq.m of Use Class F2(b) floorspace); new pedestrian and vehicular access; associated amenity space, open space, landscaping; car and cycle parking spaces; plant, refuse storage, servicing area and other works incidental to the proposed development; and FULL planning permission for Blocks A and B comprising 80 residential units (Class C3); new pedestrian and vehicular access; associated amenity space and landscaping; car and cycle parking; refuse storage, servicing area, and other associated infrastructure to include temporary highways and landscaping works.

Details: Comprising a maximum of 500 residential units and (Use Class C3) and 140sq.m of community floorspace (Use Class F2(b)) at ground floor in a series of buildings ranging in height from 2 to 12 storeys with associated access and car parking for 113 vehicles and 912 cycle parking, landscape and amenity areas and associated servicing.

Officers introduced the application and highlighted the addendum that detailed amendments to the proposed conditions in the report and a new condition around play area details. A verbal update was also provided on the TFL contribution and Members were informed that a financial contribution request of £144,400 towards off-site Bulls Bridge Junction improvement, subject to scheme viability, was justified as part of GLA stage 2 sign off. A recommendation for approval and section 106 was made.

Delegated authority was requested by The Deputy Director of Planning and Regeneration to redraft the head of term in relation to parking permits.  The Committee was advised that the scheme delivered significant benefits including new affordable homes, new public spaces and a layout that created a safe and welcoming environment.

During Member discussions, questions were raised around the amount of delegated authority requested by officers and the absence of LED/energy efficient lights. Clarification was also sought on the displacement of the community centre displacement and loss of parking on Crown Close.

In response to Member questions, officers confirmed that although the heads of term were specific, delegated authority had been requested in relation to the parking permits heads of terms and to make changes to conditions or heads of terms after the stage 2 Mayoral referral. With respect to parking permits it was stated that whether they include Council car parks for instance has in the past been something officers have requested delegated authority to agree final wording; officers would like to do further work post Committee on the parking permit heads of terms final wording with the Councils legal officer. It was also confirmed that condition 19 in respect of landscaping could be strengthened to include LED/energy efficient lighting.

In regard to the interim displacement of the community centre, it was explained that an interim arrangement would be in place for a short period. The centre was well used by residents for a variety of reasons including homework clubs and as a regeneration hub. Officers advised that a head of term could be added to ensure that there was no loss of the community facility and there was a temporary provision for any short-term loss.

The Committee was informed that the development would have less car parking spaces provided, the number of on street parking would reduce and six pay and display bays would also be reduced along Crown Close.

Members noted that there were challenges around food waste, and officers advised that there was a waste storage condition proposed however an informative could be included to emphasise the importance this condition.

In terms of how the health contribution worked in sync with the phasing and the housing split, it was explained that most of the contribution towards health was captured through the Community Infrastructure Levy  fund.  Affordable housing was not liable to Community Infrastructure Levy. Policies advocated the need to cater for one and two bed units and there was a right to return.  It was reported that there were 93 1 bed, 94 2 bed and 12 3 bed affordable housing units with a total of 199. There would be an additional 40 units with London affordable rent. This was a significant increase of (approximately) an additional 72 3 or 4 bed units proposed.

Members also sought clarification in respect of car club head of term, disabled parking provisions, air quality, CCTV and overheating of pipes in the communal area. Officers highlighted that condition 39 covered CCTV and the crime prevention officer had been heavily involved the design proposals of the site. It was noted that the car club provided free membership and credit was eligible to use for one person in each household. The disabled parking provision was compliant with London Plan standards. Air quality improvements were being delivered through less onsite car parking and pollution absorbing trees. It was also noted that the electric vehicle charging points minimum had been met and would all be onsite.

The Committee considered that this was a positive application as the site required development and supported the application. It was encouraged by the 90 % consultation response, with 79% being positive about the proposed development.

Subject to the verbal updates, the additional information in the addendum, delegated authority to the Deputy Director of Planning and Regeneration to make amendments to the parking permits head of term, an additional head of term around the loss of community centre, an informative around the food waste strategy, and amendments to conditions to include LED/energy efficient lights heating in control in communal areas, the officer’s recommendation, was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That the application and section 106 be approved as per officer’s recommendation, subject to the verbal update, the additional information in the addendum and the following:

a.    delegated authority to the Deputy Director of Planning and Regeneration to make amendments to the parking permits head of term.

b.    an amendment to condition 19 to include LED/energy efficient lighting.

c.    an amendment to head of term xi to secure no loss of community centre and a temporary provision for any short term period.

d.    an amendment to condition 25 to control heating within communal areas.

e.    an informative around the food waste strategy.

f.     amendment to HoT x) Tfl contribution of £144,400.