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486.

Attendance by Reserve Members

To note the attendance at this meeting of any duly appointed Reserve Members.

 

Reserve Members may attend meetings:-

 

(i)            to take the place of an ordinary Member for whom they are a reserve;

(ii)          where the ordinary Member will be absent for the whole of the meeting; and

(iii)         the meeting notes at the start of the meeting at the item ‘Reserves’ that the Reserve Member is or will be attending as a reserve;

(iv)         if a Reserve Member whose intention to attend has been noted arrives after the commencement of the meeting, then that Reserve Member can only act as a Member from the start of the next item of business on the agenda after his/her arrival.

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RESOLVED:  To note the attendance at this meeting of the following duly appointed Reserve Members:

 

Ordinary Member

 

Reserve Member

 

Councillor Maxine Henson

 

Councillor Ajay Maru

 

 

487.

Right of Members to Speak

To agree requests to speak from Councillors who are not Members of the Committee, in accordance with Committee Procedure 4.1.

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RESOLVED:  That, in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 4.1, the following Councillors, who were not Members of the Committee, be allowed to speak on the agenda item indicated:

 

Councillor

 

Planning Application

Susan Hall

 

Agenda Item 2/01, 11 Hillview Road, Harrow. HA5 4PB, P/4033/21.

 

Richard Almond

Agenda Items 2/04, 102 West End Lane, HA5 3NG, P/4887/21; and 2/05, 239 Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JB, P/0988/21.

 

 

488.

Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 374 KB

To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary or non pecuniary interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from:

 

(a)          all Members of the Committee;

(b)          all other Members present.

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RESOLVED:  To note that the Declarations of Interests published in advance of the meeting on the Council’s website were taken as read, and in addition the following declaration was made:

 

Agenda Item 2/04 102 West End

 

Councillor Richard Almond declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he was a Member of the Pinner Association.

489.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 185 KB

That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2022 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

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RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2022 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

490.

Public Questions

To receive any public questions received in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 17 (Part 4B of the Constitution).

 

Questions will be asked in the order in which they were received.  There will be a time limit of 15 minutes for the asking and answering of public questions.

 

[The deadline for receipt of public questions is 3.00 pm, 8 April 2022.  Questions should be sent to publicquestions@harrow.gov.uk   

No person may submit more than one question].

 

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RESOLVED:  To note that no public questions were put.

491.

Petitions

To receive petitions (if any) submitted by members of the public/Councillors under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 15 (Part 4B of the Constitution).

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RESOLVED:  To note that no petitions were received.

492.

Deputations

To receive deputations (if any) under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 16 (Part 4B) of the Constitution.

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RESOLVED:  To note that no deputations were received.

493.

References from Council and other Committees/Panels

To receive references from Council and any other Committees or Panels (if any).

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RESOLVED:  To note that there were none.

494.

Addendum

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RESOLVED: To accept the Addendum, and Supplemental Addendum.

495.

Representations on Planning Applications

To confirm whether representations are to be received, under Committee Procedure Rule 29 (Part 4B of the Constitution), from objectors and applicants regarding planning applications on the agenda.

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RESOLVED:  That in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 29 (Part 4B of the Constitution), representations be received in respect of items 2/01, 2/04 and 2/05 on the list of planning applications.

Resolved Items

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GRANT

496.

2/01, 11 Hillview Road HA5 4PB, P/4033/21 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

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PROPOSAL:  redevelopment including demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage to provide 4 x 2 storey (4 bed) semi-detached dwellings with habitable attic levels; proposed vehicle access; parking; separate amenity space; bin and cycle stores (as amended by the Supplemental Addendum).

 

The Committee heard from Councillor Susan Hall who urged Members to refuse the application.

 

Councillor Marilyn Ashton proposed refusal for the following reason:

 

1)              the proposal would constitute “garden grabbing”, whereby there is a presumption against development on garden land, and this development would be largely sited on the existing property's garden, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Harrow SPD garden land development (2013), CS1.A and CS1.B Harrow Core Strategy (2012), DM1 Harrow Development Management policy (2013).

 

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Christopher Baxter, put to the vote and lost.

 

The Committee voted and resolved to accept officer recommendation.

 

RECOMMENDATION A

 

The Planning Committee was asked to:

 

1)              to agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

 

2)              delegate authority to the Interim Chief Planning Officer to grant planning permission upon full resolution of all outstanding drainage matters relating to the site and subject to conditions in Appendix 1.

 

RECOMMENDATION B

 

That if drainage matters are not addressed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority by July 13th 2022, or as such extended period as may be agreed by the Interim Chief Planning Officer, then it is recommended to delegate the decision to REFUSE planning permission to the Interim Chief Planning Officer on the grounds that:  The proposed development, in the absence of an adequate flood risk assessment and associated details fails to appropriately address the potential flood risk of the development, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), policies SI12 and SI13 of The London Plan (2021), Core Strategy (2012) policy CS1, and policies DM9 and DM10 of the Harrow Development Management Polices Local Plan.

 

DECISION:  AGREE Officers’ Recommendation to delegate authority to Interim Chief Planning Officer.

 

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to agree the reasons and delegate authority was by majority of votes.

 

Councillors Brown, Maru, Parekh and Shah voted to grant the application.

 

Councillors Ashton, Baxter and Patel voted against the application.

GRANT

497.

2/02, 20 Corfe Avenue HA2 8SZ, P/0161/22 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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PROPOSAL:  conversion of dwelling into three flats (1 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed); single storey front extension incorporating front porch; single and two storey side to rear extension; single storey rear extension; rear dormer; separate amenity space; parking; bin and cycle stores.

 

Councillor Marilyn Ashton proposed refusal for the following reason:

 

1)              the is insufficient parking provided for three units given the low PTAL score of 2, the existing and challenging parking situation in the locality and the fact that the only parking space is accessed from the road to the side of the property, to the detriment of the residential amenity of the future occupiers and within the locality, contrary to policy CS1 Harrow Core Strategy (2012), DM1, DM42 Harrow Development Management Policies (2013).

 

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Anjana Patel, put to the vote and lost.

 

The Committee voted and resolved to accept officer recommendation.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

The Planning Committee was asked to:

 

1)              to agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

 

2)              grant planning permission subject to subject to the Conditions listed in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

DECISION:  GRANT

 

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to grant the application was by majority of votes.

 

Councillors Brown, Maru, Parekh and Shah voted to grant the application.

 

Councillors Ashton, Baxter and Patel voted against the application.

GRANT

498.

2/03, 62 Devonshire Road HA1 4LR, P/3495/21 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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PROPOSAL:  conversion of 5 x studio flats into 2 flats (1 x 2 bed and 1 x 1bed) flats; single storey rear extension (demolition of rear extension).

 

The Committee voted and resolved to accept officer recommendation.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

The Planning Committee was asked to:

 

1)              to agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

 

2)              grant planning permission subject to subject to the Conditions listed in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

DECISION:  GRANT

 

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to grant the application was unanimous.

GRANT - SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT

499.

2/04, 102 West End Lane HA5 3NG, P/4887/21 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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PROPOSAL:  redevelopment to provide two storey building with habitable roof space comprising of six flats (2 x 1 bed, 3 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed); proposed vehicle access; parking; bin and cycle stores.

 

The Committee heard from Councillor Richard Almond who urged Members to refuse the application.

 

Councillor Marilyn Ashton proposed refusal for the following reason:

 

1)              the proposal would constitute “garden grabbing”, whereby there is a presumption against development on garden land, and this development would be largely sited on the existing property's garden, to the detriment of the character of the area and the harm its implementation would do in a locality where gardens make a significant contribution to the character of the area, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), CS1.A and CS1.B Harrow Core Strategy (2012), DM1 Harrow Development Management (2013), Harrow SPD garden land development (2013).

 

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Christopher Baxter, put to the vote and lost.

 

The Committee voted and resolved to accept officer recommendation.

 

RECOMMENDATION A

 

1)              agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

 

2)              grant planning permission subject to authority being delegated to the Interim Chief Planning Officer in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance Services for the completion of the Section 106 legal agreement, under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and other enabling legislation and issue of the planning permission and subject to minor amendments to the conditions (set out in Appendix 1 of this report) or the legal agreement.  The Section 106 Agreement Heads of Terms would cover the following matters:

 

                             i.          Financial Contribution of £3,000 to enable the Council to undertake public consultation with an intention to implement double yellow lines in the vicinity of the development in order to maintain appropriate visibility at the access to the site;

                            ii.          Monitoring fee of £ £1,870; and

                          iii.          Legal Fees: Payment of Harrow Council’s reasonable costs in the preparation of the legal agreement.

 

RECOMMENDATION B

 

That if the Section 106 Agreement is not completed by 30th June 2022, or as such extended period as may be agreed by the Interim Chief Planning Officer, then it is recommended to delegate the decision to REFUSE planning permission to the Interim Chief Planning Officer on the grounds that: The proposed development, in the absence of a Legal Agreement to implement double yellow lines in the vicinity of the development in order to maintain appropriate visibility at the access to the site, would result in unacceptable impact on road safety contrary Policy DM43 of the Harrow Development Management Polices Local Plan and Policy T3 of the London Plan (2021).

 

DECISION:  GRANT

 

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to grant the application was by majority of votes.

 

Councillors Brown, Maru, Parekh and Shah voted to grant the application.

 

Councillors Ashton, Baxter and Patel voted against the application.

GRANT

500.

2/05, 239 Cannon Lane HA5 1JB, P/0988/21 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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PROPOSAL:  single storey side extension; single and two storey rear extension; front porch; re-location of main entrance to front; external alterations (demolition of rear extension) (retrospective) (as amended by the Addendum).

 

The Committee received representation from Carol Hall (objector), and Daniel Worthington (agent for applicant), who urged the Committee to refuse and approve the application, respectively. The objector expressed her disquiet that her previous complaints on the application had not been addressed expeditiously. 

 

The Committee also heard from Councillor Richard Almond who urged Members to refuse the application, and echoed the objector’s concerns about how her complaints had been treated.

 

Councillor Marilyn Ashton proposed refusal for the following reason:

 

1)              the ground floor side extension abutting the flank boundary line of number 241 is detrimental and does harm to the residential amenity to the neighbouring occupiers, by reason of its excessive and overbearing height, which materially exceeds the maximum height of 3 metres, contrary to CS1 Harrow Core Strategy (2012), DM1 Harrow Development Management Policy (2013), D1 London Plan (2021), Harrow SPD Residential Design Guide (2010).

 

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Anjana Patel, put to the vote and agreed.

 

The Committee resolved not to accept officer recommendation.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

The Planning Committee was asked to:

 

1)              agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

 

2)              grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

DECISION:  REFUSE

 

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to refuse the application was by majority of votes.

 

Councillors Ashton, Baxter, Brown, Maru and Patel voted to refuse the application.

 

Councillors Parekh and Shah abstained from voting on the application.

GRANT

501.

2/06, 51-55 High Street HA8 7DD, P/1281/21 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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PROPOSAL:  installation of wall mounted dry cooler unit to side elevation (amended description) (removal of existing dry cooler unit) (as amended by the Supplemental Addendum).

 

The Committee voted and resolved to accept officer recommendation.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

The Planning Committee was asked to:

 

1)              agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

 

2)              grant planning permission subject to Conditions.

 

DECISION:  GRANT

 

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to grant the application was unanimous.

GRANT

502.

2/07, Garage adjacent to 1 Brookside Close, HA2 9AW, P/3798/21 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

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PROPOSAL:  redevelopment to provide three storey building comprising of four flats (4 x 2 bed) to first and second floors and communal area to ground floor; creation five x two storey (2 bed) dwellings; landscaping; parking; bin and cycle stores (as amended by the Supplemental Addendums).

 

Councillor Marilyn Ashton proposed deferral to allow for a site visit.

 

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Christopher Baxter, put to the vote and lost.

 

The Committee voted and resolved to accept officer recommendation.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

1)              agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

 

2)              grant planning permission subject to Conditions, as amended by the Supplemental Addendum.

 

DECISION:  GRANT

 

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to grant the application was by majority of votes.

 

Councillors Brown, Maru, Parekh and Shah voted to grant the application.

 

Councillors Ashton, Baxter and Patel abstained from voting on the application (on the basis that they were uncomfortable making a decision without the benefit of a site visit).

503.

Any Other Urgent Business

Which cannot otherwise be dealt with.

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The Vice Chair, Councillor Simon Brown, led the Committee in paying tribute to Councillor Nitin Parekh for his services chairing the Planning Committee for part of the 2021/2022 Municipal Year.  The Committee wished him well in his future endeavours.

The video/audio recording of this meeting can be found at the following link:

 

https://www.harrow.gov.uk/virtualmeeting