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 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 were not Members of the Committee, be allowed to speak on the agenda items indicated:

[Note: Subsequently, Councillors John Cowan and Omar elected not to speak on planning applications 2/14 and 2/12 respectively, and planning application 2/02 was deferred for consideration by the Committee at its next meeting].

(See also Minute 1091)

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 Application 2/12 – 25 Hawthorn Drive

Having declared a personal interest at the start of the meeting in the above item arising from the fact that he lived in Hawthorn Drive, during discussion on the item, and after having sought advice from the Legal Officer, Councillor Omar, who was not a Member of the Committee, declared a prejudicial interest and, accordingly, left the room and did not take any further part in the discussion on this item.

(ii)                 Planning Application 2/13 – 2 Kelvin Crescent, Harrow

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a prejudicial interest in the above application.  Accordingly, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(iii)                Planning Application 2/13 – 2 Kelvin Crescent, Harrow

Councillor Mrs Bath declared a prejudicial interest in the above application.  Accordingly, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(iv)                Planning Application 2/13 – 2 Kelvin Crescent, Harrow

Councillor Kara declared a prejudicial interest in the above application.  Accordingly, he would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(v)                  Planning Application 2/13 – 2 Kelvin Crescent, Harrow

Councillor Mrs Joyce Nickolay declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that she was acquainted with the next door neighbour.  Accordingly, she would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(vi)                Planning Application 2/13 – 2 Kelvin Crescent, Harrow

Councillor Billson declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that he was acquainted with the next door neighbour.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(vii)               Planning Application 2/14 – 21-40 Canons Park Close, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware

Councillor Bluston declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that his wife was a member of the tennis club at the back of the park and he sometimes played tennis there.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(viii)             Planning Application 2/14 – 21-40 Canons Park Close, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware

During discussion on the above item, and having sought advice from the Legal Officer, Councillor John Cowan, who was not a Member of the Committee, and had not declared an interest in the item at the start of the meeting, declared an interest arising from the fact that he and his wife were non-executive members of the Canons Park Residents’ Association and his wife was a non-executive member of the Friends of Canon Park.  He elected to leave the room and did not take any further part in the discussion on this item.

(ix)            Planning Applications 2/17 and 2/18 – East End Farm, Moss Lane, Pinner

Councillor  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1091.

(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 Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the following agenda items be admitted late to the agenda by virtue of the special circumstances and grounds for urgency detailed below:-

(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 meeting held on 11 January 2006 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 11 January 2006, those minutes having been circulated, as a correct record, 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 receipt of the following petitions, which were referred to the Group Manager (Planning and Development) for consideration:

(i)                   Petition objecting to Planning Application P/2971/05/CFU – 38 Cecil Park and 58 Marsh Road Pinner (Reddiford School)

Councillor Mrs Joyce Nickolay presented the above petition, which had been signed by 84 residents of Cecil Park, Pinner.

(ii)                 Petition regarding concerns about the built out pavement at the Kings Head

Councillor Mrs Kinnear presented the above petition, which had been signed by 124 people.

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

The Committee received a deputation on behalf of residents of Northumberland Road, which outlined their concerns regarding the development at 31 Northumberland Road.  The deputees stated that residents found the recommendations in the report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) to be unacceptable, and described seven areas which residents believed required remedial action.  The deputees emphasised that residents did not consider that the breaches of planning permission should be dealt with via a retrospective planning application.

RESOLVED:  That the above be noted.

(See also Minute 1107)

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 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, 2/12, 2/13, 2/14, 2/17 and 2/18 on the list of planning applications.

[Note: Planning Applications 2/02, 2/17 and 2/18 were subsequently deferred for consideration at the next meeting of the Committee].

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.

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

FOR INFORMATION 

RESOLVED: (1)  To note the report;

(2)  that officers be requested to explore whether it would be possible to hold an informal hearing rather than written representations for 7 West Drive Gardens.

FOR INFORMATION

RESOLVED:  To note the report.

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)                   the removal of the two windows on the ground floor north elevation;

(ii)                 the reinstatement of the walls to match the existing wall;

(iii)                the permanent removal of the materials arising from compliance with the first requirements in (i) and (i) above from the land.

(i), (ii) and (iii) 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.

(See also Minute 1090)

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 issue a Notice pursuant to Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 on the land outlined in the first schedule for the works stated in the second schedule:

FIRST SCHEDULE – The Land

Land at 48 The Avenue, Harrow Weald edged black on the plan attached to the report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development);

SECOND SCHEDULE – The Steps Required to be Taken

(i)                   reduce the height of the vegetation (except any tree with a trunk width of more than 100mm) so that the vegetation on the Land is no more than 100mm in height from ground level;

(ii)                 permanently remove all material arising from compliance with Step (i) above from the land;

(iii)                permanently remove all household rubbish and litter from the Land;

(iv)                permanently remove the section of fence that has fallen down, from the land.

Report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development).

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

A Member, who was not a Member of the Committee, expressed concern that the impact the development had on the Conservation Area and Metropolitan Open Land had been omitted from the report.

RESOLVED:  That officers be requested to (1) revise the report in accordance with comments made by Members; and

(2)  submit the revised report for consideration by the Committee.

(See also Minute 1090)

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)                   the demolition of the canopy roof;

(ii)                 the reduction of its flank walls to a height not exceeding 2 metres;

(iii)                the demolition of the raised floor to natural ground level;

(iv)                the permanent removal from the land of the materials arising from compliance with (i), (ii) and (iii) above.

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) 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)                   the demolition of the detached outbuilding;

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

(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 and heard a deputation from residents of Northumberland Avenue.

Members of the Committee expressed the view that they did not support the recommendation of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) that the owner of the property be requested to submit a further planning application to regularise the position in relation to the unauthorised additional front and rear projections.

RESOLVED:  That (1) the Recommendations set out in the officer's report be not agreed;

(2)  officers be requested to submit an enforcement report relating to the additional projection of the front porch extension by 100mm and the additional projection of the single and two storey rear extension by 150mm for consideration by the Committee at its next meeting.

(See also Minute 1090 and 1096)

This item has been added to the agenda at the request of the Nominated Member for the Conservative Group:

“That Development Control Committee understand the full status of the staffing situation in respect of recruitment and retention in the Development Control Section of the Planning and Development Service, in particular the Committee Team within that Section.”

This item had been added to the agenda at the request of the Nominated Member for the Conservative Group, who had indicated her wish for the Committee to understand the full status of the staffing situation in respect of recruitment and retention in the Development Control Section of the Planning and Development Service, in particular the Committee Team within that Section.

Officers provided the Committee with a verbal update on the current numbers of staff employed within the Section, and future plans for recruitment.

RESOLVED: That (1) the current staffing position be noted;

(2)  officers be requested to keep the Committee informed of any significant changes to the position.

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

(i)         Member Site Visits

RESOLVED:  That the following site visit be held on Saturday 25 February 2006:

(ii)            Disclosure of Information Prior to Meetings of the Committee

In response to concerns expressed by Members of the Committee during that meeting, it was

RESOLVED:  That (1) officers be reminded that officer recommendations for deferral included on the Addendum require ratification by the Committee;

(2)  the above be made clear to any members of the public with an interest in an application that has been recommended for deferral who contact officers prior to the meeting.

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 11.00 pm;

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

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

(4)  at 11.40 pm to continue until 11.55 pm;

(5)  at 11.55 pm to continue until 12.00 midnight.