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 the attendance at this meeting of the following duly appointed Reserve Member:-

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 Councillors, who were not Members of the Committee, be allowed to speak on the agenda item indicated:

(Councillor Manji Kara did not speak).

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 2/04 – 6 Sites Around Bushey

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in that she lived within the area encompassed by the ERUV.  She would leave the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Councillor Stephen Greek declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in that he was a member of the United Synagogue and his late grandmother lived within the area encompassed by the ERUV.  He would leave the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning Application 3/02 – Park High School, Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a non pecuniary interest in that she was a Local Authority appointed Governor of Park High School.  She would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Councillor Mrinal Choudhury declared a non pecuniary interest in that his son had been a student at the school.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Councillor Sachin Shah declared a non pecuniary interest in that he was a Local Authority appointed Governor of Rooks Heath School.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2013 and of the Special meeting held on 1 August 2013 be taken as read and signed as correct records.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2013 and of the Special meeting held on 1 August 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:  That a petition presented by Shahab Ahmed containing 224 signatures in support of the application regarding Harrow Magistrates Court, Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow was noted.

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

(1)               in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 30, representations be received in respect of items 1/02, 2/01 and 2/11 on the list of planning applications;

(2)               in accordance with Committee Procedural Rule 30.5 it was agreed that two objectors be able to address the Committee in relation to item 2/01;

(3)               in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 25.1, that Procedure Rule 30.3 be suspended to allow an objector who had not met the deadline to speak in connection with planning application 2/06.

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 of Planning to issue the decision notices in respect of the applications considered.

THE HIVE FOOTBALL CENTRE (FORMERLY PRINCE EDWARD PLAYING FIELDS), CAMROSE AVENUE, EDGWARE

Reference:  P/0665/13 (The Hive Developments Ltd). Variation Of Condition 29 (Approved Plans - Added Through Application P/2807/12) Attached To P/0002/07 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' To Allow Minor Amendments To The Stadium Comprising: Phase 1: Internal And External Alterations To East Stand Including Additional Row Of Seats; Increase In Height, Depth And Capacity Of West Stand Including Camera Position; Reduction In Capacity Of Standing Areas; Increase In Height Of Floodlights And Re-Siting Of Southern Floodlights; Additional Turnstiles, Spectator Circulation, Fencing, Food Kiosks And Toilets; Alterations To Parking Areas. Phase 2: Replace North Stand With Seated Stand; Reduction In Capacity Of Standing Area In Southern Stand; Extension To Rear Of West Stand To Provide Indoor Spectator Space (Total Stadium Capacity Not To Exceed 5176 As Previously Approved).

The Divisional Director of Planning introduced the report with reference to the addendum which included a summary of additional responses received and further information submitted by the applicant.  A site visit had been made, therefore the Members of the Committee were familiar with the circumstances of the existing and proposed schemes.

The application had been submitted as a material minor amendment to an earlier planning permission that had been implemented.  Concerns raised in connection with the principle of the use of the site by the first team of Barnet Football Club were not matters before the Committee as the use was permitted by the earlier planning permission.

He drew attention to the approved plans for the stadium complex that were approved in 2008 and partly implemented.  The phase 1 works detailed in the application had been substantially completed on the site.  The proposed changes were in 2 phases and related to the north and west stands to the stadium and the re-assignment of spectator seating in the stadium (principally from the omission of the approved upper tier on the East Stand).  Other material changes were to the height of the four stadium floodlights which had also been installed.

With regard to the amenity aspects of the floodlights and stands under Phase 1 of the scheme, the view of the officers was that whilst the changes to the West Stand were acceptable, the applicant’s argument that the additional height of the floodlights enabled a reduction in glare/light spill had not been demonstrated in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 446.

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

RESOLVED:  To note that a site visit would take place to Harrow Magistrates Court, Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)               in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 14 a proposal to extend the length of the meeting until 11.00 pm, if necessary, be agreed;

(2)               in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 25.1, that Committee Procedure Rule 14.2.1.2( c) be suspended in order to enable the Committee to continue after 11.00 pm until the close of business.