Agenda and minutes

To note the attendance at this meeting of any duly appointed Reserve Members.

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

To note the attendance at this meeting of any duly appointed Reserve Members.

RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 4.1, Councillors Anjana Patel and Navin Shah, who are not Members of the Committee, be allowed to speak on Item 2/01.

To receive declarations of interests (if any) from Members of the Committee arising from the business to be transacted at this agenda.

RESOLVED:  To note the following declarations of interests arising from the business to be transacted at this meeting:

(i)                   Item 2/01 – Site of Timbers, 41 Brookshill, Harrow Weald (P/2677/03/CVA/GM)

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that she knew a resident who lived near the above property.  Accordingly she remained and took part in the voting and discussion on this item.

(ii)                 Item 2/06 - 73 Imperial Drive, North Harrow (P/9/04/CFU/GM)

Councillor Idaikkadar declared an interest in the above application arising from the fact that his GP would be practising from the above premises should the Committee be minded to grant planning permission.  Accordingly, he left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting on this item.

(iii)                Item 2/19 – White Cottage, 2 Whitehall Road, Harrow (P/246/03/CFU/GM)

Councillor Knowles declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that the above property was situated in a Neighbourhood Watch area which was run/co?ordinated by his partner.  Accordingly, he remained and took part in the voting and discussion on this item.

(iv)                Item 3/02 – 7 Rickmansworth Road, Pinner (P/2582/03/CFU/TEM)

The Chair, Councillor Anne Whitehead, stated that she would have declared an interest in the above application had it not been withdrawn by the applicant. 

(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(b)  to receive the addendum sheets and to note any applications which are recommended for deferral or have been withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant.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:  (1)  That 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)  That all items be considered with the press and public present;

(3)  that it be noted that the following applications would not be considered that evening for the reasons set out in the Addendum report:

(i)                   375 – 379 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End – The Railway Hotel PH (Item 1/02) (P/2815/03/CFU/GM)

(ii)                 378/380 Rayners Lane (Item 2/05) (P/2650/03/CFU/JH)

(iii)                Randalls Boarding House, 38 Grove Hill, Harrow (Item 2/25) (P/2718/03/CFU/JH)

(iv)                45 Whitchurch Gardens, Edgware (Item 3/01) (P/2518/03/CFU/TW)

(v)                  7 Rickmansworth Road, Pinner (Item 3/02) (P/2582/03/CFU/TEM)

[Note:  That whilst the order of the agenda was varied, business is recorded in the order set out in the agenda for ease of reference.]

That it be agreed that, having been circulated, the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 14 January 2004 as a correct record once they have been printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume.

RESOLVED: That it be agreed that, having been circulated, the Chair be given authority to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 14 January 2004 as a correct record once they have been printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume.

51 Abercorn Crescent, South Harrow  (Application No. P/2400/03/CFU

Councillor Marilyn Ashton reminded Members that the site visit to the above premises had not taken place and that it ought to take place soon.

(See also Minute 519 (iii)).

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 that no petitions were presented at the meeting.

To receive deputations (if any) under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 15 (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 2/01 and 2/02 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.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 682, Mount Park Road (No. 7), Harrow on the Hill, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 171, Mount Park Road, (No. 3), Harrow on the Hill be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 694, The Highway (No. 2), Stanmore Park, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 155, The Highway, (No. 1), Stanmore, be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 693, St Lawrence Close (No. 2), Edgware, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 53, St Lawrence’s Rectory, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 692, The Dell (No. 3), Pinner, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 10 Area 9 be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  That (1) the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 691, Waxwell Lane (No. 5), Pinner, made pursuant to sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 10 Area 10 be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 690, Moss Lane (No. 13), Pinner, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above TPO and also of TPO 689, Wakehams Hill (No. 6), Pinner;

TPO 10 Area 14 and TPO 82 Nower Hill (No. 2) Pinner, be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 689, Wakehams Hill (No. 6), Pinner, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above TPO and also of TPO 690 Moss Lane (No. 13), Pinner; TPO 69 Nower Hill (No. 1) Pinner, TPO 82 Nower Hill (No. 2) Pinner and TPO 103 Nower Hill (No. 3) Pinner, be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 688, Moss Lane (No. 12), Pinner, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 10 Area 13 be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 687, Waxwell Lane (No. 4), Pinner, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 307, Waxwell Lane (No. 1), Pinner, be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  (1)  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make a new TPO to be known as TPO 683, Kelvin Crescent (No. 1), Harrow Weald, pursuant to Sections 198 and 201 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to protect those trees identified on the map and schedule attached to the officer’s report;

(2)  that on confirmation of the above; TPO 23, The Paddocks, Elms Road, Harrow Weald, be revoked.

[REASON FOR DECISION:  To accord with the current policy set out in paragraph 6.2 of the officer’s report.]

Joint report of the Borough Solicitor and  the Chief Planning Officer.

RESOLVED:  That subject to his being satisfied as to the evidence, the Borough Solicitor be authorised to:

(1)                 issue an Enforcement Notice pursuant to Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requiring demolition of the conservatory and the permanent removal of its constituent elements from the land within a period of three months from the date on which the Notice takes effect;

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

(i)                  supply the information required by the Borough Solicitor 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 FOR DECISION:  To safeguard the amenity and character of the locality.]

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: That the report be noted.

FOR INFORMATION

[NB Further to the request made at the last meeting of the Committee, a full report regarding 4 Elm Park will be submitted to the March Development Control Committee meeting].

The Committee noted that a full report on 4 Elm Park, requested at the previous meeting, would be submitted to the March 2004 Development Control Committee meeting.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

(i)                   Salvation Army Hall, 15 Roxeth Hill, Harrow – Nomination of a Member to assist officers with an appeal

It was advised that appeals had been lodged against the decisions to refuse planning permission and Conservation Area consent in respect of the above site and that a hearing date was to be arranged.  It was explained that a Nominated Member was required to assist officers with the appeal as the Chief Planning Officer had recommended that the application be granted.  It was agreed that Councillor Marilyn Ashton would be nominated.

RESOLVED:  That the action outlined above be agreed.

(ii)                 Site of Timbers, 41 Brookshill, Harrow Weald  (Item 2/01 in the schedule attached to the Minutes also refers) (P/2677/03/CVA/GM)

Following consideration and determination of the above application, Members were advised that an appeal had been lodged against the decision to refuse the previous application for the above site (P/1362/03/CVA) and that this was due to be heard by way of a ‘hearing’.  It was explained that a Nominated Member was required to agree the Statement for the Council.  It was agreed that Councillor Marilyn Ashton would be nominated.

RESOLVED:  That the action outlined above be agreed.

(iii)                Members’ Site Visits to 51 Abercorn Crescent, South Harrow and Grange First and Middle School, Welbeck Road, Harrow

Following discussion, it was agreed that Members’ Site Visits to 51 Abercorn Crescent (Minute 499 also refers) and Grange First and Middle School (Item 2/13 in the schedule attached to the minutes also refers) would take place on Saturday 6 March 2004 at 10.00 am.  It was further agreed that a mini bus would not be required and that Members would meet at one of the two sites and then walk to the other.  Members asked officers to advise them of which site they ought to visit first.

In accordance with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 14 (Part 4B of the Constitution), it was

RESOLVED:  At 10.00 pm to continue until 10.30 pm.