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 that there were no Reserve Members in attendance at this meeting.

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 Councillor, who was not a Member of the Committee, be allowed to speak on the agenda item indicated:

To receive declarations of personal or prejudicial interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from:

(a)               all Members of the Committee, Sub Committee, Panel or Forum;

(b)               all other Members present in any part of the room or chamber.

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

(i)                   Planning Applications 1/05 and 2/04 – Cloisters Wood, Wood Lane, Stanmore

Councillor Choudhury declared a personal interest in the above related applications arising from the fact that he had been invited to the Hindu temple to attend celebrations.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on these items.

(ii)                 Planning Application 1/06 – Trinity Church Harrow, 89 Hindes Road

Councillor Bluston declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that he was associated with the YMCA who managed the Welldon Centre and that he knew the Vicar of the Church.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(iii)                Planning Application 1/06 – Trinity Church Harrow, 89 Hindes Road

Councillor Choudhury declared a personal interest in the above application in that he belonged to an organisation which also used the Welldon Centre.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(iv)                Planning Application 2/01 – Canons Court, Stonegrove, Edgware

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact that she knew the owners of the properties.  Accordingly, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(v)                  Planning Application 2/11 – 20 Little Common, Stanmore

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that she was acquainted with the agent.  Accordingly, she would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(vi)                Planning Application 2/11 – 20 Little Common, Stanmore

Councillor Janet Cowan declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that she was acquainted with the agent.  Accordingly, she would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(vii)               Planning Application 2/14 – 188 Malvern Avenue

Councillor Mrs Joyce Nickolay declared a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact that the applicant was a neighbour.  Accordingly, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(viii)             Planning Application 2/16 – The Pavilion at Whitchurch Playing Fields, Wemborough Road, Stanmore

Councillor Mrs Bath declared a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact that she was Chair of the Governors of an adjoining school.  Accordingly, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(ix)               Planning Application 2/20 – 373-375 Station Road, Harrow

Councillor Choudhury declared a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact he had been a Member of the Licensing Panel that had determined the licensing application.  Accordingly, he would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1071.

(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.

That it be agreed that, having been circulated, the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meetings held on 7 December 2005 and 19 December 2005 as a correct record, once they have been printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume.

[Note: The minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2005 will be circulated on a supplemental agenda].

RESOLVED:  That the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meetings held on 7 December 2005 and 19 December 2005, those minutes having been circulated, as a correct record of those meetings, once printed in the Council Bound Volume.

(See also Minute 1072)

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 receipt of the following petitions, which were referred to the Group Manager (Planning and Development) for consideration:

(i)                   Petition expressing concern at the manner in which planning permission was granted with regards Planning Application P/2928/04/DFU – 31 Northumberland Road, North Harrow

Councillor Marilyn Ashton presented the above petition, which had been signed by 25 residents of Northumberland Road, Suffolk Road, Lancaster Road and Lincoln Road.

(ii)                 Petition objecting to Planning Application P/2853/05/CFU – 10.3M telecommunications pole and antennae at junction of Peterborough Road and Kenton Road

Councillor Mrs Kinnear presented the above petition, which had been signed by approximately 35 people.

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

RESOLVED:  To note that no deputations were received at the meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 16.

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 1/05 and 2/12 on the list of planning applications.

[Note: Planning Application 2/12 was subsequently deferred at officers’ request to clarify details of proposal].

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

[Note: During consideration of the planning applications, Members noted that the wrong ward appeared on some of the officer reports.  Officers were requested to ensure that the correct ward was stated on reports].

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 the report be noted.

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 Group Manager (Planning and Development).

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) which sought agreement to introduce a charge to facilitate the processing of complaints under the new High Hedges legislation.

RESOLVED: That (1) the introduction of a charging structure, as set out in the officer report, for the processing of complaints about high hedges under Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 legislation be agreed;

(2) such complaints be determined under the Delegated Powers of the Group Manager (Planning and Development), or his nominated deputy.

(See also Minute 1072)

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

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

The Committee noted the correction to the location address, as set out on the Addendum.

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)                   the demolition and/or reduction of the gates, walls, pillars and railings to a height not exceeding 1 metre above ground level;

(ii)                 the permanent removal of the materials arising from compliance with the first requirement (i) 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.

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)                   cessation of the use of the land as a retail showroom (Class A1);

(ii)                 the permanent removal of all kitchen displays 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 Notices under Section 330 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; and/or

(ii)                 comply with the Enforcement Notice.

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)                   cessation of the use of the detached garden building as a single-family dwellinghouse;

(ii)                 the demolition of the front and internal ground floor walls and removal of all internal fixtures and fittings;

(iii)                the return of the use of the building to car parking as shown on plan 2572/10 of planning consent EAST/1213/01/FUL.

(i), (ii) and (iii) should be complied with within a period of six (6) 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 Notices 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 outlining action taken following consultation with the Chair and Nominated Members of the Development Control Committee, under the Urgent Non?Executive Decision Procedure.

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

Subject:  Appeal: 19 & 21 & R/O 11-29 Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow

Action Proposed:  That (1) the Council formally withdraw Reason 2 of the refusal of application P/1354/05/CFU dated 29 July 2005 in order to avoid the appellant in any additional cost in defending their appeal;

(2) officers be instructed to advise the appellant accordingly.

Reason for Urgency:  The next meeting of the Development Control Committee had not been until 7 December 2005.

Decision:  Officer Recommendation agreed.

[Notes: (1) The Nominated Members consulted had been unable to agree on whether or not to support the proposed action.  The Procedure for Urgent Non-Executive Decision states that, in the event of disagreement, the matter will be referred to the Chief Executive, who may take the decision after consultation with the Leaders of all political groups (or their nominees) and, if appropriate, with the statutory officers;

(2) the decision of the Chief Executive had been to support the officer recommendation].

(See also Minute 1072)

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

(i)         Member Site Visits to Deferred Planning Applications

RESOLVED:  That the following Member site visits be held on Saturday 28 January 2006:

(ii)         Member Site Visit to St Dominics School

The Chair advised that she had received a request from St Dominic’s School for Members of the Committee to visit the site prior to submission by the school of a planning application.  Following discussion it was

RESOLVED: That (1) a site visit to St Dominic’s School would not be appropriate at this stage as no planning application had been submitted;

(2) officers be requested to inform St Dominic’s School of the above decision.

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 10.40 pm.