Agenda and minutes

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.

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no Reserve Members in attendance at this meeting.

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

RESOLVED:  That, in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 4.1, the following Councillor, who was not a Member of the Committee, be allowed to speak on the agenda item indicated:

To receive declarations of personal or prejudicial interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from:

(a)               all Members of the Committee, Sub Committee, Panel or Forum;

(b)               all other Members present in any part of the room or chamber.

RESOLVED:  To note that the following interests were declared:

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Applications Received – 2/02 34-36 Cambridge Road, Harrow

Councillor Thaya Idaikkadar declared a prejudicial interest in that he lived fairly close to the application site.  He would leave the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Applications Received – 2/03 Land at Bridge House, 125 Waxwell Lane, Pinner

Councillor Thaya Idaikkadar declared a personal interest in that he was a Member of the Cabinet.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Applications Received – 2/04 Elmgrove School Bungalow, Kenmore Avenue, Harrow

Councillor Mrinal Choudhury declared a personal interest in that he was a LEA appointed Governor at the school.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Applications Received – 2/08 35 Sites Around Stanmore and Canons Park

Councillor Stephen Greek declared a prejudicial interest in that he lived in the area and was a member of the United Synagogue.  He would leave the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Councillor Anthony Seymour declared a personal interest in that he was a member of the Reform Jewish community.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Applications Received – 2/10 John Lyon Middle School, Middle Road, Harrow

Councillor Stephen Greek declared a personal interest in that he was a former pupil at the school.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2010 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2010 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

To receive questions (if any) from local residents/organisations under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 17 (Part 4B of the Constitution).

RESOLVED:  To note that no public questions were put, or deputations received at this meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rules 17, and 16 respectively.

To receive petitions (if any) submitted by members of the public/Councillors.

RESOLVED:  To note the receipt of a petition containing 37 signatures objecting to the planning application 2/10 for the extension to The John Lyon School.

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

There were none.

To confirm whether representations are to be received, under Committee Procedure Rule 30 (Part 4B of the Constitution), from objectors and applicants regarding planning applications on the agenda.

RESOLVED:  That in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 30 (Part 4B of the Constitution), a representation be received in respect of item 2/10 on the list of planning applications.

[Note: Planning application 2/10 was subsequently deferred, and so the representation was not received.]

Report of the Divisional Director, Planning - circulated separately.

Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Planning Protocol, where Councillors disagree with the advice of the Divisional Director, Planning, it will be the Members' responsibility to clearly set out the reasons for refusal where the Officer recommendation is for grant.  The planning reasons for rejecting the Officer's advice must be clearly stated, whatever the recommendation and recorded in the minutes.  The Officer must be given the opportunity to explain the implications of the contrary decision.

In accordance with the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the Addendum was admitted late to the agenda as it contained information relating to various items on the agenda and was based on information received after the despatch of the agenda.  It was admitted to the agenda in order to enable Members to consider all information relevant to the items before them for decision.

RESOLVED:  That authority be given to the Divisional Director Planning to issue the decision notices in respect of the applications considered.

JUBILEE HOUSE, MERRION AVENUE, STANMORE, HA7 4RS (APPLICATION 1/01)

Reference:  P/1444/10 – (AAG (HQ) Ltd). Extension Of Time Of Planning Permission P/1220/07 Dated 27/09/2007 For Two And Part Three Storey Extension To Office Building To Provide Thirty Five Flats Involving Alterations To Existing Elevations, New Landscaping Treatment, Enhanced Car Parking Layout And Cycle Storage Provision.

The officer reported that the application was for an extension of time for the planning application.  The attention of the Committee was drawn to the policy changes since the original application was approved and it was noted that:

·                    the application was in accord with the requirements for wheelchair accessibility and Lifetime homes;

·                    the Housing Service supported the toolkit provided by the applicant that indicated that a higher threshold for affordable units would prejudice the development;

·                    there was a condition regarding sustainability.

In response to a question, it was noted that there were separate entrances for the flats and the offices.

DECISION:  (1) GRANTED permission for the development described on the application and submitted plans, as amended by the addendum, subject to conditions and informatives reported, and the completion of a deed of variation to link the original Section 106 agreement to this replacement planning permission within six months of the date of the decision;

(2)  the Divisional Director Planning, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance Services, be delegated to seal the Section 106 agreement and to agree any minor amendments to the conditions or the legal agreement.

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

DAWSON HOUSE, 276-278 NORTHOLT ROAD, SOUTH HARROW, HA2 8EB (APPLICATION 2/01)

Reference:  P/2304/10 – (Mr Satchida Saha). Change Of Use Of First And Second Floor Levels From Mixed Use Office And Education (Use Class B1/ D1) To Education (Use Class D1).

In response to a question, it was noted that notification had been received that there would not be more than 200 students on the premises at any one time.  The offices had been empty for approximately two years.

DECISION:  GRANTED permission for the development described on the application and submitted plans, subject to conditions and informatives reported.

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

34-36 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, HARROW, HA2 7LD (APPLICATION 2/02)

Reference:  P/1643/10 – (Mr S Sanghera). Two Storey Building To Provide Four Flats; New Vehicular Access And Parking (Revised Application).

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To arrange dates for Member site visits that have been agreed during the course of the meeting (if any).

RESOLVED:  That a Member site visit take place at 9.30 am on Saturday 27 November 2010 to the following site:

John Lyon Middle School, Middle Road, Harrow HA2 0HN