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:-

RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 4.1, Councillor John Nickolay, who is not a Member of the Committee, be allowed to speak on Item 2/10 on the list of Planning Applications Received.

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

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

(i)                   Planning Application 2/10 – 7 Westbury Lodge Close, Pinner

Councillor Anne Whitehead declared a prejudicial interest in the above application and accordingly left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(ii)                 Planning Application 5/02 – Footpath adjacent to 1 Hathaway Close, Stanmore

Councillors Marilyn Ashton and Mrs Bath both declared a prejudicial interest in the above application and accordingly left the room and took no part in the discussion or decision-making on this item.

(iii)                Main Agenda Item 11 – 102, 104, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill

Councillors Marilyn Ashton, Mrs Bath, Billson, Knowles and Mrs Joyce Nickolay declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and advised of their intention to leave the room and take no part on the discussion or decision-making on this item. However, the Committee subsequently agreed to defer consideration of this item for consultation with Ward Councillors. (See Minute 664).

(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(b)  to receive the addendum sheets and to note any applications which are recommended for deferral or have been withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant.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 meeting held on 15 June 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 15 June 2004 as a correct record of that meeting once they have been printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume, subject to the following correction:

On the Schedule of Decisions re Planning Applications Received attached to the minutes, delete reference to Councillor Mrs Joyce Nickolay in note (3) under both 2/15 and 2/17 and replace with ‘Councillor Billson’.

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 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.

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), a representation be received in respect of item 2/10 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.

The Chair having declared an interest and left the room, and in the absence of the Vice-Chair, Councillor Marilyn Ashton was nominated and seconded to be Chair for the duration of the consideration of item 2/10 on the list of planning applications. This was agreed by general consensus.

RESOLVED: That Councillor Marilyn Ashton be appointed as Chair for the duration of the consideration of item 2/10 on the list of planning applications.

(Note: At the conclusion of the consideration of the above item, Councillor Anne Whitehead resumed the Chair).  

Concerns re access to/egress from Uxbridge Road from Westfield Park

Arising out of the discussion on Item 1/04 on the list of planning applications, which application related to Westfield House and Hillsdale, Westfield Park, Pinner, a Member pointed out that, although an increasing number of flats had been built in this area, there remained only one point of access and egress onto Uxbridge Road, and, as many cars parked near the junction, visibility at the junction was poor, both of which factors contributed to traffic congestion at this location. The Member requested that the matter be referred to the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel with the request that a parking study be carried out.

Following a vote it was

RESOLVED: That the above concerns regarding access to/egress from Uxbridge Road from Westfield Park be referred to the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel with the request that a parking study be carried out.

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

The Chief Planning Officer advised that consultation with Ward Councillors regarding this matter had not, in fact, yet taken place and he requested that consideration of the item be deferred to allow that consultation to take place.

RESOLVED: That consideration of this matter be deferred to allow consultation with Ward Councillors.

(See also Minute 653: Declarations of Interest).

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

The Committee gave consideration to a joint report of the Borough Solicitor and of the Chief Planning Officer which requested an extension to the time limit of one year which had been authorised for the completion of the Section 106 Agreement relating to the above site.

RESOLVED: That the time allowed for the completion of the legal agreement in respect of 11-17 Hindes Road, Harrow be extended to 30 September 2004.

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding a new, detailed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) proposed for the area comprising 90 and 92 West End Lane, 8 Sweetmans Avenue, 1-5 Mansard Close, Westbury Lodge Cottage and Westbury Lodge Close, Pinner South.

RESOLVED:  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to

(1)  make a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to be known as TPO 735 Westbury Lodge Close (No. 1), Pinner South, 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 report; and

(2) revoke TPO 34, Westbury Lodge and Sweetman’s Hall, Chapel Lane on confirmation of the above.

[REASON: To accord with current policy (see paragraph 6.2 of the officer report)].

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding a new, detailed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) proposed for the area comprising Dingle Court, Kenmare Court and Brompton Court, Aran Drive, and Oak Lodge Close, Canons.

RESOLVED:  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to

(1)  make a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to be known as TPO 734, Aran Drive  (No. 1), Canons, 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 report; and

(2) revoke TPO 99, London Road (No. 1) Stanmore on confirmation of the above.

[REASON: To accord with current policy (see paragraph 6.2 of the officer report)].

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding a new, detailed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) proposed for the area comprising Tallack Close and 138 College Hill Road, Harrow Weald.

RESOLVED:  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to

(1)  make a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to be known as TPO 733 Tallack Close (No. 1), Pinner South, 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 report; and

(2) revoke TPO 81, College Hill Road (No. 1), Harrow Weald  on confirmation of the above.

[REASON: To accord with current policy (see paragraph 6.2 of the officer report)].

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding a new, detailed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) proposed for Chigwell Hurst Court, Pinner.

RESOLVED:  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to

(1)  make a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to be known as TPO 732 Chigwell Hurst Court (No. 1), 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 report; and

(2) revoke TPO 10, Area 12 on confirmation of the above.

[REASON: To accord with current policy (see paragraph 6.2 of the officer report)].

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding a new, detailed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) proposed for the area comprising Burhill Grove and ‘Ashwood’, Barrow Point Lane, Pinner.

RESOLVED:  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to

(1)  make a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to be known as TPO 731 Barrow Point Lane (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 report; and

(2) revoke TPO 54, Barrow Point Lane, Pinner on confirmation of the above.

[REASON: To accord with current policy (see paragraph 6.2 of the officer report)].

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding a new, detailed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) proposed for the area comprising Leamington House and Windemere Hall, Stonegrove, Canons.

RESOLVED:  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to

(1)  make a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to be known as TPO 737 Stonegrove  (No. 5), Canons, 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 report; and

(2) revoke TPO 63, Stonegrove (No. 1) Edgware, on confirmation of the above.

[REASON: To accord with current policy (see paragraph 6.2 of the officer report)].

Report of the Chief Planning Officer.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding a new, detailed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) proposed for the area comprising 1B, 1C and Zero Court Drove, 1?9 Canons Corner, 1-48 Regents Court and 1-30 London House, Canons.

RESOLVED:  That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to

(1)  make a new Tree Preservation Order (TPO) to be known as TPO 736 Stonegrove (No. 4), Canons, 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 report; and

(2) revoke TPO 14, Stonegrove, Canons Corner, Stanmore on confirmation of the above.

[REASON: To accord with current policy (see paragraph 6.2 of the officer report)].

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

The Committee received a joint report of the Borough Solicitor and the Chief Planning Officer which advised of a breach of planning control at the above address.

The report outlined the nature of the breach, which was the erection, without planning permission, of four air conditioning units and associated pipes/cabling on the rear wall of a Grade II Listed Building at the above address. The report advised that it was now considered expedient to issue an enforcement notice to rectify the breach for the reasons stated in the officer report.

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

(a) Issue a Listed Building Enforcement Notice pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act, 1990 requiring:

(i)                   the permanent removal of the four air conditioning units and associated pipes/cabling from the building;

(ii)                 compliance with (a) (i) within a period of 3 months from the date on which the Listed Building Enforcement notice takes effect;

(b) Issue Notices under Section 16 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 as necessary in relation to the above alleged breach of planning control; and

(c) Institute legal proceedings in the event of failure to:

(i)                   supply the information required by the Borough Solicitor to the Council through the issue of Notice(s) under Section 16 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

and/or

(ii)                 comply with the Listed Building Enforcement Notice.

[REASON: As outlined at paragraph 8 of the officer report].

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

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer which listed those enforcement notices awaiting compliance. It was requested that officers update the Committee on progress with enforcement action against 4 Elm Park at the next meeting.

RESOLVED: That the report and the above request be noted.

(if any).

Consultation on the following telecommunications application was reported on the addendum:

Location: Elstree Hill South, Elstree (P/1860/04/CNA)

Proposal: Installation of 3 antennas and 1 microwave dish on existing pylon and associated equipment cabin, with compound enclosed by 1.8m close boarded fence

It was

RESOLVED: That the Council raises no objection to the above development.

(if any).

RESOLVED: To note that there were no demolition applications which required consideration.

Report of the Borough Solicitor.

The Committee received a report of the Borough Solicitor outlining action taken by the Chief Planning Officer following consultation with the Chair and Nominated Members of the Development Control Committee, since the meeting of the Committee held on 18 May 2004, under the Urgent Non?Executive Action Procedure.

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

Subject: Telecommunications Development, 3G Base Station, Outside Homebase, High Road, Harrow Weald ( P/1077/04/CDT)

Action Proposed:That

Approval of siting and appearance details be required; and

Approval of siting and appearance details be REFUSED for the following reason:

“The proposed development, by reason of its proximity to existing similar telecommunications equipment and street furniture, would give rise to a proliferation of such apparatus to the detriment of the visual amenities and appearance of the area”.

Reason for Urgency: A determination was required by 14^th June 2004 and the next possible meeting of the Development Control to which the item could have been submitted was not until 15th June 2004.

Decision:  Officer Recommendation agreed.

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

Protection of Locally Listed Buildings

A Member referred to the discussion regarding Locally Listed Buildings at the Committee’s previous meeting and noted that the Chief Planning Officer had agreed to submit a report on this matter to this meeting. As the report had not appeared on the agenda, the Member queried whether or not there had been any progress on this matter.

The Chief Planning Officer apologised for the delay in submitting the report. He confirmed that it would be submitted to the Committee’s next meeting. He also informed the Committee that letters regarding this matter had recently been sent on behalf of the Council to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

RESOLVED: That the above information be noted.