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

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 1/01 – 5 Sudbury Hill, Harrow

Councillor Thornton declared a prejudicial interest in the above application on the basis that Councillor Branch of the Liberal Democrat Group lived nearby.  Councillor Thornton left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(ii)                 Planning Application 2/02 – 3 Anselm Road, Pinner

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared that all Members of the Conservative Group had a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that a worker in the Group Office and a Member of the Conservative Group lived nearby.  Accordingly, Councillors Marilyn Ashton, Mrs Bath, Janet Cowan, Kara and Mrs Joyce Nickolay remained and took part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(iii)                Planning Application 2/09 – 219 Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow (ex Tithe Farm PH)

Councillor Miles declared a prejudicial interest in the above item arising from the fact that his father lived nearby.  Accordingly, Councillor Miles left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(iv)            Planning Applications 3/02, 3/03, 3/04, 3/05, 3/06 and 3/07 – East End Farm, Moss Lane, Pinner

Councillor Bluston declared a prejudicial interest in the above items arising from the fact that he knew the Applicant.  Accordingly, Councillor Bluston left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(v)                  Agenda item 18 – Broomhill, Mount Park Road, Harrow on the Hill

Councillor Anne Whitehead declared that all Members of the Labour Group had a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact that the owner of the property had contacted Councillor Whitehead.  Accordingly, Councillors Bluston, Choudhury, Idaikkadar, Miles and Anne Whitehead left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(vi)                Agenda item 19 – Sai Villa, Hatch End

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that she knew somebody who lived in the Nugents Park area.  Accordingly, Councillor Marilyn Ashton remained and took part in the discussion and 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 items/information be admitted to the agenda by reason of the special circumstances and grounds for urgency stated:

(2)  all items be considered with the press and public present, with the exception of the following items, which would be considered with the press and public excluded for the reason indicated:

and;

(3)  agenda item 17a – Gordon Avenue, Stanmore be withdrawn at the request of officers and that the Committee disregard the content of the report.

That it be agreed that, having been circulated, the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 9 February 2005 as a correct record once they have been printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume.

RESOLVED: That the Chair be given the authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 9 February 2005, those minutes having been circulated, as a correct record of that meeting, once they have been printed in the Council Bound Volume, subject to the following amendment:

(i)                   Minute 851(iii) – Minutes – Recording of Reasons for Refusal

Insert “the current practice should be maintained:” between “That” and “when”.

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: To note the receipt of the following petition which was referred to officers for consideration:

Petition relating to the development at 9 Welbeck Road – Planning Application P/169/05/DFU

Councillor Bluston presented the above petition which had been signed by 12 residents adjoining and in close proximity to 9 Welbeck Road.

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).

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: That, in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 17 (Part 4B of the Constitution), representations be received in respect of items 2/02 and 2/16 on the list of planning applications.

Report of the 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 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.

RESOLVED:  (1) That the report be noted;

(2)  that a site visit be arranged to The Grove, Stanmore.

(See also Minute 871(ii)).

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

FOR INFORMATION

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

RESOLVED:  That (1) the report be noted;

(2)  written progress reports be submitted to those Members who had requested them in respect of 93 Stanmore Hill and 4 Elm Park.

Report of the 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 825 Chestnut Avenue (No. 1) Canons

TPO 826 Canons Drive (No. 6) Canons

TPO 827 Lake View (No. 4) Canons

TPO 828 Sudbury Hill (No. 7) Harrow on the Hill

TPO 829 St. Leonards Avenue (No. 2) Kenton West

TPO 830 Becmead Avenue (No. 1) Kenton West

TPO 831 Elm Park Road (No. 3) Pinner

TPO 832 Royston Park Road (No. 4) Hatch End

TPO 833 Nugents Park (No. 3) Hatch End

TPO 834 Nugents Park (No. 4) Hatch End

TPO 835 Nugents Park (No. 5) Hatch End

TPO 836 Nugents Park (No. 6) Hatch End

TPO 837 Uxbridge Road (No. 41) Stanmore Park

TPO 838 RAF Stanmore (No. 4) Stanmore Park

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 62 Elm Park Road (No. 1) Pinner

TPO 65 Lake View (No. 1) Edgware

TPO 187 Uxbridge Road (No. 5) Stanmore

TPO 214 Uxbridge Road (No. 7) Stanmore

TPO 284 St. Leonards Avenue (No. 1) Kenton

TPO 386 Uxbridge Road (No. 22) Stanmore

TPO 479 Lake View (No. 2) Edgware

TPO 565 Canons Drive (No. 3) Edgware

TPO 651 Lake View (No. 3) Edgware

[REASON:  To accord with current policy].

Report of the Director of Legal Services.

The Committee received the report of the Director of Legal Services outlining action taken by the Chief Planning Officer following consultation with the Chair and Nominated Members of the Development Control Committee, since the meeting of the Committee held on 9 February 2005, under the Urgent Non-Executive Action Procedure.

RESOLVED: To note the following action, taken under the Urgent Non-Executive Action Procedure:

Subject:  Pinner Park Farm, George V Avenue, Hatch End

Action Proposed:  To serve Enforcement Notices as per the report of the Chief Planning Officer and Head of Legal Services dated 9 February 2005.

Reason for Urgency:  The next meeting of the Development Control Committee was not until 15 March 2005.

Decision:  Officer Recommendation agreed.

(if any).

RESOLVED:  To note that telecommunication applications had been considered under agenda item 10 – Planning Applications Received (Minute 864 refers).

(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 regarding the status of the report on the above-mentioned site, which had been requested at the last two meetings of the Committee, it was advised that officers were compiling the report.

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

(ii)                 Arrangements for Member Site Visits

Following discussion, it was agreed that Member site visits to 16 Barrow Point Avenue, Pinner and The Grove, Stanmore would be held on Saturday 2 April 2005 at 10.00 am and 10.30 am respectively.  A mini bus for Members requiring transportation would leave the Civic Centre at 9.45 am.

Report of the Director of Legal Services.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Legal Services which sought approval to extend the time to complete a legal agreement.

During discussion on this item a motion was put to refuse the recommendation.  Upon being put to a vote, this was not carried.

RESOLVED:  To extend the time for completion of the legal agreement to 19 May 2005.

[REASON:  Authority for completion of the legal agreement expired on 27 January 2005.  However, the agreement has not yet been completed].

(Note: Councillors Marilyn Ashton, Mrs Bath, Janet Cowan, Kara and Mrs Joyce Nickolay wished to be recorded as having voted for the decision to refuse the recommendation).

Item added to the agenda at the request of the Nominated Member of the Conservative Group.

The Committee received a paper produced by the Nominated Member for the Conservative Group.

Members discussed the proposed integration of enforcement services and

RESOLVED:  That Nominated Members write to the Chief Executive to request that a detailed report on the plans to integrate the enforcement services be presented to a special meeting of the Committee, to which all Members of Council would be invited.

Report of the Group Manager, Planning and Development.

(Note: The Chair, Councillor Anne Whitehead, having declared an interest in this item and left the room, the Vice-Chair, Councillor Marilyn Ashton took the Chair).

The Committee received a confidential report in this matter.

RESOLVED:  To reject the officer recommendation.

(See also Minute 856).

(Note: At the conclusion of this item, Councillor Anne Whitehead resumed the Chair).

Report of the Group Manager, Planning and Development.

The Committee received a confidential report in this matter.

RESOLVED:  That the Director of Legal Services be authorised to (1) issue Enforcement Notices pursuant to Section 172(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, requiring:

(i)                   Permanently cease the use of the land as a hostel and associated vehicle parking;

(ii)                 Return the property to occupation as a single family dwelling house.

(i) and (ii) should be complied with within 3 months from the date on which the notice takes effect;

(2)  issue Notices under Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) as necessary in relation to the above alleged breach of planning control; and

(3)  institute legal proceedings in event of failure to:

(i)                   supply the information required by the Head of Legal Services through the issue of Notices under Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; and/or

(ii)                 Comply with the Enforcement Notice.

[REASON:  To ensure the alleged breach of planning control is ceased and to protect the amenity of the area.]

(See also Minute 856).

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 11.15 pm;

(4)  at 11.15 pm to continue until 11.30 pm;

(5)  at 11.30 pm to continue until 11.40 pm;

(6)  at 11.40 pm to continue until 11.50 pm.