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)             after notifying the Chair at the start of the meeting.

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

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

To receive declarations of personal or prejudicial interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from all Members present.

RESOLVED:  To note the following declarations of interest made by Members present relating to the business to be transacted at this meeting:-

  (i)               Planning Application 1/03 – 375-379 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared that all Members of the Conservative Group had a personal interest in the above item.  She stated that the Group had taken legal advice regarding the interest and that accordingly they would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

 (ii)               Planning Application 2/03 – 8 Village Way, Pinner

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared that all Members of the Conservative Group had a prejudicial interest in the above application on the basis that the site was also occupied by the Harrow West Conservative Association’s offices.  Accordingly, Councillors Marilyn Ashton, Mrs Bath, Billson, Janet Cowan and Mrs Joyce Nickolay left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(iii)               Planning Application 2/14 – 62 Canons Drive, Edgware

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared an interest in the above application on the basis that a colleague lived next door to 62 Canons Drive and that she had objected to the proposal.  Councillor Marilyn Ashton stated that she had taken legal advice regarding her interest and that, although she had been advised that her interest was only personal, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion and decision?making on this item.

(iv)               Planning Application 2/17 – Raebarn House, 100 Northolt Road, South Harrow

Councillor Anne Whitehead declared a personal interest in the above application on the basis that she was an employee of the Trust.  She chose to leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

 (v)               Planning Application 2/20 – Land R/O 77 Gordon Avenue, Stanmore

Councillor Mrs Bath declared a personal interest in the above item.  She stated that she had taken legal advice regarding her interest and that accordingly she would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(vi)               Planning Application 3/01 – 2 Whitefriars Avenue, Harrow

Councillor Idaikkadar declared a prejudicial interest in the above application and accordingly he left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(a)  To consider whether any item included on the agenda should be considered with the press and public excluded because it contains confidential information as defined in the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985;

(b)  to receive the addendum sheets and to note any applications which are recommended for deferral or have been withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant.

RESOLVED:  That (1) in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the following item/information be admitted to the agenda by reason of the special circumstances and grounds for urgency stated:

(2)  it be noted that planning application 1/01 had been withdrawn by the applicant;

(3)  planning applications 2/01 and 2/13 be deferred at the request of officers for the reasons set out in the Addendum;

(4)  all items be considered with the press and public present.

[Note:  The Chair re-ordered the agenda at the meeting in order to allow early consideration of the items that the public were present for.  However, business is recorded in the order of the items set out in the agenda for reasons of clarity].

That it be agreed that, having been circulated, the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2004 as a correct record once they have been printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume.

RESOLVED:  That (1) it be agreed that, having been circulated, the Chair be given the authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2004 as a correct record once they had been printed in the Council Bound Volume, subject to the following amendments:

(i)                   Minute 805 – Enforcement Notices Awaiting Compliance

The title of paragraph (i) in relation to Enforcement Notice ENF/326/02/EAST to read “8 Kenton Road” and not “8 Hindes Road”;

(ii)                 Minute 813 – Broomhill, Mount Park Manor, Harrow on the Hill

Resolution (1)(i) in relation to Planning Consent WEST/844/00/CON to be amended to read “Condition 8” and not “Condition 6”.

(2)  officers report back to a future meeting of the Committee on whether local residents had been informed of the Committee’s decision as set out at Resolution 809(2).

To receive questions (if any) from local residents/organisations under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 18 (Part 4B of the Constitution).

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no public questions to be received at this meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 18 (Part 4B of the Constitution).

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

RESOLVED:  (1)  To note the receipt of the following petition which was considered with the relevant planning application on the agenda:

·         Petition relating to the development of retail and flats at 375-379 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End – Planning Application: P/2935/04/CFU/TEM

Councillor Knowles presented the above petition which had been signed by 38 residents living in and in the vicinity of Anselm Road and Uxbridge Road.

(2)  to note the receipt of the following petition which was referred to the Interim Chief Planning Officer for consideration:-

·         R/O 168-178 Kenton Road, Kenton, Harrow - Planning Application P/3171/04/COU

Councillor Choudhury read out the terms of the above petition which had been signed by 45 residents.

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

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no deputations to be received at this meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 16 (Part 4B of the Constitution).

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

Further to an enquiry from a Member, it was clarified that a matter arising from the Tenants’ and Leaseholders’ Consultative Forum meeting of 6 January 2005 properly stood referred to the Licensing and General Purposes Committee as being within its terms of reference, rather than to this Committee.

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no references from Council or other Committees or Panels to be received at this meeting.

To confirm whether representations are to be received, under Committee Procedure Rule 17 (Part 4B of the Constitution), from objectors and applicants regarding planning applications on the agenda.

RESOLVED: (1)  That, in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 17 (Part 4B of the Constitution), representations be received in respect of items 1/03, 2/02, 2/03 and 2/09 on the list of planning applications;

(2)  to note that requests had been received to make representations on planning applications 1/01 and 2/01 but that these items had been withdrawn and deferred respectively.

Report of the Interim Chief Planning Officer (circulated separately).

RESOLVED:  That authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer to issue the decision notices in respect of the applications considered, as set out in the schedule attached to these minutes.

Report of the Interim Chief Planning Officer.

FOR INFORMATION 

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer which listed those appeals being dealt with and those awaiting decision.

It was reported that an appeal had been lodged against the refusal of a planning application in respect of 15 Gordon Avenue and that a Nominated Member was required to assist officers with the appeal, as the recommendation of the Chief Planning Officer had been that this application be granted.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That Councillor Marilyn Ashton be nominated to assist officers with the appeal in respect of 15 Gordon Avenue;

(2)  that the report be noted.

Report of the Interim Chief Planning Officer

FOR INFORMATION

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer which listed those enforcement notices awaiting compliance.

Further to queries from Members, officers undertook to report on the progress made in relation to 9 West Drive Gardens, 93 Stanmore Hill, 1 Nelson Road and 4 Elm Park.

RESOLVED:  That (1) progress reports be submitted to the Committee in respect of 9 West Drive Gardens, 93 Stanmore Hill, 1 Nelson Road and 4 Elm Park; and

(2)  the report be noted.

Report of the Interim Chief Planning Officer

The Committee received a report of the Interim Chief Planning Officer regarding new detailed Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) proposed for a number of sites.

RESOLVED:  That the Director of Legal Services be authorised to (1) make new TPOs, to be known as follows:

TPO 798 Acacia Close (No. 2), Harrow Weald

TPO 799 Waxwell Lane (No. 6), Pinner

TPO 800 Chesswood Way (No. 1), Pinner

TPO 801 RAF Stanmore (No. 1), Stanmore Park

TPO 802 RAF Stanmore (No. 2), Stanmore Park

TPO 803 RAF Stanmore (No. 3), Stanmore Park

TPO 804 Saddlers Close (No. 1), Hatch End

TPO 805 Rowlands Avenue (No. 5), Hatch End

TPO 806 Royston Grove (No. 5), Hatch End

TPO 807 Mount Park Road (No. 9), Harrow on the Hill

TPO 808 Harrow Park (No. 1), Harrow on the Hill

TPO 809 South View Road (No. 8), Pinner

TPO 810 South View Road (No. 9), Pinner

TPO 849 Warren Lane (No. 3) Canons

to be made pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the maps and schedules attached to the officer report; and

(2)  revoke the following TPOs on confirmation of the above:

TPO 177 Acacia Close (No. 1) Harrow Weald

TPO 25 Waxwell Lane (No. 6) Pinner

TPO 178 Rowlands Avenue (No. 2) Hatch End

TPO 216 Royston Grove (No. 3) Hatch End

TPO 198 Mount Park Road (No. 3) Harrow on the Hill

TPO 33 Deynecourt, Harrow Park, Harrow on the Hill

TPO 227 South View Road (No. 3) Pinner

TPO 220 South View Road (No. 2) Pinner

[REASON:  To accord with current policy].

(if any).

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no telecommunication applications which required consideration.

(if any).

RESOLVED:  To note that there were no demolition applications which required consideration.

(which the Chair has decided is urgent and cannot otherwise be dealt with).

(i)                   Harrow Hospital Site

In response to a question from a Member about the above-mentioned site, it was advised that officers were considering whether the matter fell within the General Development Order, and that they would be taking legal advice.

RESOLVED:  That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Committee.

(ii)                 Certificate of Lawfulness

In response to a question from a Member, officers gave an assurance that notifications were being carried out in the manner previously agreed by the Committee.

RESOLVED:  That the above be noted.

(iii)                Arrangements for Member Site Visits

Following discussion, it was agreed that Member site visits to 8 Village Way, Pinner and 6 South Close, Rayners Lane would be held on Saturday 22 January 2005 at 9.30am and 10.00am respectively.  It was agreed that Members would make their own arrangements for travel to the sites.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the action outlined above be agreed;

(2)  to note that only Members of the Labour and Liberal Democrat Groups would be visiting 8 Village Way, Pinner.

(See also Minute 818(ii)).

In accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 14 (Part 4B of the Constitution) it was

RESOLVED:  (1)  At 10.00 pm to continue until 10.30 pm;

(2)  at 10.30 pm to continue until 11.00 pm;

(3)  at 11.00 pm to continue until 11.30 pm;

(4)  at 11.30 pm to continue until 12.00 midnight;

(5)  at 12.00 midnight to continue until 12.15 am;

(6)  at 12.15 am to continue until 12.20 am;

(7)  at 12.20 am to continue until 12.25 am.