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:

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 are not member of the Committee, be allowed to speak on the agenda items indicated:

[Note: Subsequently, Councillor Mrs Kinnear elected not to speak on planning application 2/21, and agenda item 15 was deferred by the Committee to enable complainants to be notified (See also Minute 992)].

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

RESOLVED: (1) To note the following declarations of interest made by Members present relating to business to be transacted at this meeting:

(i)                   Planning Application 1/03 – Rooks Heath High School, Eastcote Lane, South Harrow

Councillor Miles declared a personal in the above application arising from the fact that he was an LEA governor for the school.  Accordingly, he remained in the room and took part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(ii)                 Planning Application 2/05 – 21 Little Common, Stanmore

Councillor Janet Cowan declared a personal interest in the above application in that she was acquainted with the agent for the applicant.  Accordingly, she remained in the room and took part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(iii)                Planning Application 2/09 – Third Floor, Premier House, 1 Canning Road, Wealdstone

Councillor Anne Whitehead declared a personal in the above application arising from the fact that she worked in the building.  Accordingly, she remained in the room and took part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(iv)                Planning Application 2/21 – 49 High Street, Harrow on the Hill

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared that Conservative Members of the Committee had a prejudicial interest in the above application.  Accordingly, Councillors Marilyn Ashton, Mrs Bath, Janet Cowan, Kara and Mrs Joyce Nickolay left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(v)                  Planning Application 2/21 – 49 High Street, Harrow on the Hill

Councillor Mrs Kinnear, who was not a Member of the Committee, declared a personal interest in the above application.

(vi)                Planning Application 3/01 – Wards PH, 38/40 Lowlands Road, Harrow

Councillor Bluston declared a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact that he had made representations on behalf of residents at the Licensing Panel which had determined the licensing application.  Accordingly, he left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(vii)               Planning Application 3/01 – Wards PH, 38/40 Lowlands Road, Harrow

Councillor Idaikkadar declared a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact that he had been Chair of the Licensing Panel which had determined the licensing application.  Accordingly, he left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(viii)             Agenda item 15 – 102, 104, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill

Councillor Mrs Kinnear, who was not a Member of the Committee, declared a personal interest in the above agenda item.

(ix)               Agenda items 15 and 21 – 102, 104, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared that Conservative Members of the Committee had a prejudicial interest in the above application.  Accordingly, Councillors Marilyn Ashton, Mrs Bath, Janet Cowan, Kara and Mrs Joyce Nickolay left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(x)                 Agenda item 17 – Copse Farm, 2 Brookshill Cottages, Dairy Cottages, Brookshill Drive, Harrow

Councillor Anne Whitehead declared a personal interest in the above  ...  view the full minutes text for item 992.

(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:

and

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

That it be agreed that, having been circulated, the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2005 as a correct record once they have been printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume.

RESOLVED:  That the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2005, those minutes having been circulated, as a correct record of that meeting, once printed in the Council Bound Volume.

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 no public questions were put at the meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 18.

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

RESOLVED:  To note that no petitions were received at the meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 15.

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

The Panel received a deputation from a resident of Stanmore Park, which outlined residents’ concerns regarding the poor condition of the landscaping following the redevelopment of RAF Stanmore Park, Uxbridge Road, Stanmore.  The deputee stated that newly-planted young trees had not been looked after and had consequently died, and that there was a stagnant pool of water on the site.  The condition of the landscaping had deteriorated particularly in the last year.

Some Members of the Committee, who had visited the site, supported the deputee’s comments, and noted that it would be important for any corrective action to be taken quickly so as not to miss the planting period.

RESOLVED:  That the Chair and Vice-Chair, on behalf of the Committee, write to the developer expressing dissatisfaction with the condition of the site.

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 2/11 and 2/15 on the list of planning applications.

Report of the Group Manager (Development and Planning) - circulated separately.

RESOLVED:  That authority be given to the Group Manager (Planning and Development) to issue the decision notices in respect of the applications considered, as set out in the schedule attached to these minutes.

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

FOR INFORMATION 

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) which listed those appeals being dealt with and those awaiting decision.

RESOLVED:  That (1) the report be noted;

(2) Councillor Marilyn Ashton be appointed as the nominated member for the public enquiry for 19 & 21 R/O 11-29 Alexandra Avenue.

FOR INFORMATION

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) which listed those enforcement notices awaiting compliance.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

Report of the Director of Legal Services.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Legal Services outlining action taken following consultation with the Chair and Nominated Members of the Development Control Committee, since the meeting of the Committee held on 27 July 2005, under the Urgent Non?Executive Action Procedure.

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

Subject:  The Timber Carriage Public House, 19 Northolt Road, South Harrow

Action Proposed:  To amend para 1 a) of the Development Control Committee Resolution of 15 June 2005 in respect of The Timber Carriage Public House, 19 Northolt Road (planning application 1/01) to read as follows: “…the submission and approval by the Local Planning Authority of an Affordable Housing Scheme to provide six units on the ground floor of the building as shared ownership/key worker housing…”.

Reason for Urgency:  The next meeting of the Development Control Committee was not until 7 September 2005.  The applicant wished to commence development as soon as possible and wished to complete the Section 106 Agreement so that the planning permission could be issued.

Decision:  Officer Recommendation agreed.

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) in this regard and an associated confidential report which detailed Counsel’s Opinion.

RESOLVED:  That (1) consideration of the report be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee; and

(2)  officers be requested to notify complainants that the report would be considered at the next meeting of the Committee.

(See also Minutes 991 and 992)

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) on the above matter.

RESOLVED:  To approve drawing no: C81-431/105D in place of the previously approved drawing no: PP1-006 Rev C.

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) in this regard.

RESOLVED:   That the Director of Legal Services be authorised to:

(1)  issue an Enforcement Notice pursuant to Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requiring:

(i)                   dismantling of metal mesh fence panels and stabilising mounts

(ii)                 permanent removal of their constituent elements from the land.

(i) and (ii) should be complied with within a period of one (1) month 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;

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

(i)                   supply the information required by the Director 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.

(See also Minute 992)

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) on the above matter.

RESOLVED:  That the Director of Legal Services be authorised to:

(1)  issue an Enforcement Notice pursuant to Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requiring:

(i)                   demolition of the front porch extension and canopy

(ii)                 permanent removal of their constituent elements from the land.

(i) and (ii) should be complied with within a period of three (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;

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

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

(ii)                 comply with the Enforcement Notice.

Report of the Director of Legal Services.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Legal Services in this regard.

RESOLVED:  To extend the time for completion of the legal agreement to 31 January 2006.

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

This item had been placed on the agenda at the request of a Member, who advised that the issues that she had wished to raise in this regard had already been considered and dealt with as part of the deputation earlier in the meeting.

(See also Minute 997)

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

The Nominated Member of the Conservative Group advised the Committee that it had been brought to her attention that, in some cases, residents of properties abutting proposed development sites had not been notified that a planning application had been submitted.

RESOLVED:  That the Group Manager (Planning and Development) be requested to ensure that the practice notes for notification are followed by planning staff, in particular with regard to properties that abut development sites.

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

The Nominated Member of the Conservative Group advised the Committee that it had been brought to her attention that the Planning Department was undergoing a restructure.

RESOLVED:  That the Group Manager (Planning and Development) be requested to provide a report on the proposed changes for the next meeting of the Committee.

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

RESOLVED:  That (1) the following site visits be held on Saturday 29 October 2005:

(2)  officers be requested to arrange a further daytime visit to RNOH for Members unable to attend on 29 October 2005.

In accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 14.2 (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.