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 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.

RESOLVED:  To note that the following interests were declared:

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Application 1/01 The Hive Football Centre (Formerly Prince Edwards Playing Fields), Camrose Avenue, Edgware

Councillor Keith Ferry declared a non pecuniary interest in that he had attended a football match, together with other Councillors, in December 2011 and had received hospitality from Barnet Football Club; he had represented the Council in negotiations regarding an amendment to the lease and had met the Applicant; and he had attended three matches during the current season as a spectator.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Application 1/01 The Hive Football Centre (Formerly Prince Edwards Playing Fields), Camrose Avenue, Edgware

CouncillorMrinal Choudhury declared a non pecuniary interest in that he had attended a football match at the Centre.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Application 1/02 Marlborough Primary School, Marlborough Hill, Harrow

Councillor David Perry declared a non pecuniary interest in that he was a Governor at the school and a member of the Cabinet that had approved the School Expansion Programme.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 11 – Permitted Development – Proposal to Seek an Exemption from Proposed Permitted Changes from Offices to Residential

Councillor Stephen Greek declared a non pecuniary interest in that he was an officer of the London Assembly.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 January 2013 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 January 2013 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.

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).

RESOLVED:  To note the receipt of a petition objecting to planning application 2/02 Glasfryn Court, Brickfields, Harrow with 32 signatories.

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

RESOLVED:  To note that 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 18 (Part 4B of the Constitution), representations be received in respect of items 1/02 and 2/02 on the list of planning applications.

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.

(APPLICATION 1/01) THE HIVE FOOTBALL CENTRE (FORMERLY PRINCE EDWARD PLAYING FIELDS), CAMROSE AVENUE, EDGWARE

Reference:  P/2940/12 (Mr Anthony Kleanthous). Variation of Condition 6 (Landscaping), to Allow Landscaping Detail to be Submitted to the Council after Development has Commenced on Site rather than Prior to the Development Commencing, attached to Planning Permission P/0002/07/CFU Dated 08/04/2008 for Redevelopment for Enlarged Football Stadium and Clubhouse, Floodlights, Games Pitches, Banqueting Facilities, Health and Fitness Facility, Internal Roads and Parking.

DECISION:  GRANTED variation of Condition 6 for the development described in the application and submitted plans, subject to the conditions and informatives reported.

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

(APPLICATION 1/02) MARLBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL, MARLBOROUGH HILL, HARROW

Reference:  P/2493/12 (Harrow Council). Demolition of Existing School Buildings and Re-Development of Entire School Site over a Series of Construction Phases to Provide a Two and Three Storey Building; Associated Landscaping to Include Hard and Soft Play Areas; New Boundary Treatment; Alteration to Car Parking Layout and Provision of Cycle Storage; New Vehicle Access from Marlborough Hill and Badminton Close (To Expand Existing 2 Form Entry Primary School to Provide 3 Form Entry Primary School).

An officer introduced the application and reported that a site visit had taken place.  It was noted that a representation had been received that afternoon from Gareth Thomas MP regarding the concerns raised by the objector.

In response to questions, it was noted that:

·                    the condition regarding no floodlighting related to the multi use games area.  Ambient lighting would be provided in other areas as appropriate;

·                    the Community Safety Secured by Design Condition was intended to allow appropriate boundary treatment that opened up the area whilst providing a secure perimeter to the site.  An enclosed 2.1 metre railing would enable clear views for any security cameras;

·                    Condition 20 stated that the vehicle crossing to Badminton Close would be used for emergency access only and for no other purpose and was enforceable.  The applicant had stated that visually it would appear to be a continuation of the fence;

·                    the ownership of the fence was not a planning consideration.  The focus was on whether the emergency gate was acceptable, taking into consideration the concern of the objector that it could become a school entrance;

·                    Condition 4 required a Construction method statement to ensure that the construction of the development was managed in a way that, as far as possible, avoided undue impact on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 366.

Report of the Divisional Director, Planning.

The Committee received a report of the Divisional Director of Planning regarding the intention of the government to amend the scope of permitted development to provide for the change of use between office (Class B1(a)) and residential (Class C3) use classes.  Members were informed that the proposals had prompted widespread concern amongst planning authorities located in areas where there was a high demand for residential development, and where the differential between office and residential land values were significant.

It was noted that exemptions to the introduction of the new permitted development rights would only be granted in exceptional circumstances where it could be demonstrated that it would lead to either; a) the loss of a nationally significant area of economic activity or b) substantial adverse economic consequences at the local authority level which were not offset by the positive benefits that the new rights would bring.  The officers considered that given the exceptional circumstances that existed within the Heart of Harrow Intensification Area, the Council should seek exemption from the provisions for this defined part of the borough.

The Committee was informed that due to the high value of residential accommodation, it was feared that office accommodation would be displaced and landlords seek residual.  Employment in Harrow would then be affected. Other controls such as planning conditions could also not be applied.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)               the officers write to the Secretary of State to request an exemption from the government’s proposed changes to permitted development rights for the Heart of Harrow Intensification Area for the reasons set out in this report;

(2)               that copies of the letter be circulated to Members of Parliament, London Assembly Members and London Assembly Planning Committee members.

Report of the Divisional Director, Planning.

Consideration was given to a report of the Divisional Director of Planning which provided an overview of planning appeal decisions received by the Council and enforcement statistics in Quarter 3 of 2012/2013.

The Committee was advised of concern at the effect of the Secretary of State’s revised costs circular which would allow third parties to seek costs on a planning appeal.  A report providing further information would be submitted to the Committee.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

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

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no site visits to be arranged.