Agenda and minutes

To note the appointment at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council on 31 May 2006 (subject to confirmation of that decision) of a Chair of this Committee for the Municipal Year 2006/07.

RESOLVED:  To note the appointment at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council on 31 May 2006 of Councillor Mrs Bath as Chairman of the Development Control Committee for the Municipal Year 2006/07.

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.

[Note:  The Members of the Committee for 2006/07 are as appointed by the Extraordinary Council Meeting of 31 May 2005.]

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, Councillor Mrs Kinnear, who was not a Member of the Committee, be allowed to speak at the meeting.

[Note:  Subsequently, Councillor Mrs Kinnear elected not to speak].

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 interests made by Members present relating to business to be transacted at this meeting:

(i)                   Planning Application 1/01 – Sports East, Harrow School, Football Lane, Harrow

Councillor Mrs Kinnear, who was not a member of the Committee, declared a personal interest in the above item arising from the fact that she was a member of the Friends of Harrow School.

(ii)                 Planning Application 1/07 – Marlborough House, 159 High Street, Wealdstone

Councillor Benson declared a personal interest in the above item arising from the fact that his employer rented offices in the building.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(iii)                Planning Application 2/09 – 336 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow

Councillor Henson declared a personal interest in the above item arising from the fact that he was a customer of the chemist shop.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on this item.

(iv)                Planning Application 2/18 – 29 Wimborne Drive, Pinner

Councillor Mrs Camilla Bath declared that all Conservative members of the Committee had a prejudicial interest in the above application arising from the fact that the applicant was a Conservative Councillor.  Accordingly, they would leave the room and take no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(v)                  Planning Application 2/21 – 1 Glebe Road, Stanmore

Prior to discussing the above item, Councillor Mrs Camilla Bath, who had not declared an interest in the item at the start of the meeting, declared a prejudicial interest arising from the fact that her husband was a Trustee of Bernays.  Accordingly, she left the room and did not take any part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(vi)                Agenda item 17 – Former Cloisters Wood Fitness Club

Councillors Choudhury and Kara declared a personal interest in the above item arising from the fact that they sometimes visited the premises.  Accordingly, they would remain in the room and take 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 Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended);

(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 item 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.

To appoint (subject to confirmation of the Committee’s membership) a Vice?Chair of the Committee for the Municipal Year 2006/07.

Councillors Idaikkadar and Kara were both nominated and seconded.  Upon being put to a vote it was

RESOLVED:  That Councillor Kara be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Development Control Committee for the Municipal Year 2006/07.

[Note:  Councillors Choudhury, Ferry, Gawn and Henson wished to be recorded as having voted for Councillor Idaikkadar to be appointed Vice?Chairman, and having abstained from the vote for Councillor Kara to be appointed Vice?Chairman].

That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 April 2006, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 April 2006, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

Having been raised by the Chairman, it was

RESOLVED:  That officers be requested to submit to the next meeting of the Committee the report on Statutory Notifications referred to in Minute 1149 of the minutes of the meeting held on 11 April 2006.

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 19.

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 the planning application for change of use for 2C Fairholme Road, off Station Road

Councillor Chowdhury presented the above petition, which had been signed by several residents of Fairholme Road.

(ii)         Petition requesting the Planning Committee to reject the application by West Hill Motors ref: P/1031/06/DFU

Councillor Mrs Kinnear presented the above petition, which had been signed by 47 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 put at the meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 17.

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 (1) in accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 18 (Part 4B of the Constitution), representations be received in respect of items 2/04 and 2/21 on the list of planning applications;

(2)  in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 18.4, exceptionally, two objectors be allowed to speak in respect of item 2/04 on the list of planning applications.

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 

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

RESOLVED:  To note the report.

FOR INFORMATION

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

RESOLVED:   (1)  To note the report;

(2)  that officers be requested to provide an update on Broomhill, Mount Park Road and Harrow Hospital, 88 Roxeth Hill at the next meeting of the Committee.

Report of the Director of Legal Services.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Legal Services which sought a six month extension of time in respect of the above.

The Committee was of the view that the variation should be completed sooner than the six months recommended in the report, and

RESOLVED: To agree an extension of time of six weeks for the completion of the Deed of Variation from 7 June 2006.

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 supported the recommendations of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) and expressed concern that the applicants had not responded to officers’ correspondence.

RESOLVED:  That (1) the overflow parking that occurred on Sunday 21 May 2006 be recorded as the first of the six occasions per year that such parking was allowed under the terms of the Section 106 Agreement attached to planning permission P/1306/05/CFU;

(2)  the approach adopted by officers in advising the applicants about the outstanding planning conditions in planning permission P/1306/05/CFU and the use of the site be agreed;

(3)  officers be requested to meet with the applicant to discuss concerns regarding the outstanding planning conditions.

(See also Minute 4).

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 single storey rear canopy;

(ii)                 the permanent removal from the land of the materials arising from compliance with the requirements 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.

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 two/three storey side to rear extension;

(ii)                 the demolition of the hip to gable roof extension;

(iii)                the demolition of the front to side single storey extension;

(iv)                the demolition of the rear dormer roof extension;

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

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) 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 first floor rear wooden extension;

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

(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)                   the demolition of the timber canopy structure;

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

(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)                   the demolition of the detached garden building;

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

(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.

(i)         To arrange dates for Member site visits that have been agreed during the course of the meeting (if any).

(ii)        At its meeting held on 11 April 2006, the Committee resolved that Member visits be arranged to the following sites, after the membership of the Committee for the Municipal Year 2006/07 had been agreed by Council:

-   48 Ellement Close, Pinner

-   Ebberston, 39 South Hill Avenue, Harrow

The Committee is now requested to arrange dates for Member visits to these sites.

RESOLVED: That (1) Member visits to the following sites take place on Wednesday 14 June 2006 from 6.00 pm:

1/01 - Sports East, Harrow School, Football Lane, Harrow

2/04 - 44 High Street, Harrow on the Hill

2/05 - 48 Ellement Close, Pinner

2/11 - Ebberston, 39 South Hill Avenue, Harrow

2/18 - 29 Wimborne Drive, Pinner;

(2)  the Committee Administrator write to Members of the Committee to confirm the order and timing of the visits.

In accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 15.2 (Part 4B of the Constitution) it was

RESOLVED:  (1)  At 10.00 pm to continue until 10.20 pm;

(2)  at 10.20 pm continue until 10.30 pm;

(3)  at 10.30 pm continue until 10.40 pm.