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 Members:-

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:

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 – Krishna-Avanti Primary School, Camrose Avenue, Edgware

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a non-pecuniary interest in that she had taken an interest in this application.  She would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning application 2/01 – West House, Pinner Memorial Park, West End Lane, Pinner

Councillor Keith Ferry declared a pecuniary interest in that he was a Trustee of West House and was on the Management Committee.  He would leave the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning application 2/02 – 355-359 Station Road and 3-5 College Road, Harrow

Councillor Graham Henson declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he banked with Barclays Bank at that address.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning application 2/03 – West End Lawn Tennis Club, Cuckoo Hill Road, Pinner

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a non-pecuniary interest in that she had provided advice to neighbours regarding the application.  She would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

Agenda Item 10 – Planning application 2/06 – 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 Stephen Wright declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he was Portfolio Holder for Property and Major Contracts and the ground was owned by the Council.  He would remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2013 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 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 application 2/05 Garvarnie, 4 Penketh Drive, Harrow with 18signatories.

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 (Part 4B of the Constitution), representations be received in respect of items 2/03, 2/06 and 2/07 on the list of planning applications;

(2)               in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedural Rule 30.5 two objectors be allowed to address the meeting in respect of item 2/05 on the list of planning applications.

[Note:  Planning application 2/03 was subsequently deferred, and so the representations were 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 and a second Addendum were admitted late to the agenda as they contained information relating to various items on the agenda and were based on information received after the despatch of the agenda.  It was noted that on 11 October 2013, the Greater London Authority (GLA) published Revised Early Minor Alterations (REMA) to The London Plan 2011.  From this date the REMA are operative as formal alterations to The London Plan 2011 and therefore form part of the development plan for Harrow.  The Addendum and second Addendum were 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.

KRISHNA-AVANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL, CAMROSE AVENUE, EDGWARE

Reference:  P/2566/13 (Avanti School). Trust Variation Of Condition 14 (Use Class Restriction) Of Planning Permission Ref: P/1282/07 Dated 8 April 2008 From 'The Land And Buildings, Except For The Multi Use Playing Areas Shall Be Used For The Purpose Specified On The Application And For No Other Purpose Or For The Hire Of The Premises For Any Purpose, Including Any Other Purpose In Class D1 Of The Schedule To The Town And Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (Or In Any Provision Equivalent To That Class In Any Statutory Instrument Revoking And Re-Enacting That Order With Or Without Modification)' To 'The Land And Buildings, Except For The Multi Use Playing Areas Shall Be Used For Primary Education Only And For No Other Purpose And Shall Not Be Used Or Hired For Any Purpose, Including Any Other Purpose In Class D1 Of The Schedule To The Town And Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (Or In Any Provision Equivalent To That Class In Any Statutory Instrument Revoking And Re-Enacting That Order With Or Without Modification)'.

Variation Of Condition 19 (Restriction Of Use Of School By Pupils And Staff Only) Of Planning Permission Ref: P/1282/07 Dated 8 April 2008 From 'The School Hereby Permitted Shall Be Used Solely By The Pupils And Staff And Shall Not Be Used, Hired Or Made Available For Use By Any Other Party' To 'The Land And Buildings Hereby Permitted Shall Be Used For Primary Education Only And Shall Not Be Used, Hired Or Made Available For Use By Any Other Party'.

An officer introduced the report and drew attention to the addendum.  It was noted that the application sought to vary both conditions for an additional year from the date of the permission pending the move to more permanent accommodation.

In response to a question it was agreed that a simplified description would be notified to the public to increase awareness of the purpose of the application.

DECISION:  DELEGATED to the Divisional Director of Planning to determine the application following the end of the consultation period, as amended by the addendum.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 466.

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.

RESOLVED:  That, in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 14, a proposal to extend the length of the meeting until 10.45 pm, if necessary, be agreed.