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 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 that the following interests were declared:

Agenda Item 8 – Projects Update

(i)            Councillors David Ashton and Marilyn Ashton declared personal interests in that they lived next to Bentley Priory.

(ii)            Councillor Susan Hall declared a personal interest in that her business was situated on Wealdstone High Street.

Accordingly, they would all remain in the room whilst the matter was considered and voted upon.

[Note:  Councillor Marilyn Ashton clarified that her interest was personal rather than prejudicial because the report before the Panel was for noting only].

To consider whether any of the items listed on the agenda should be considered with the press and public excluded on the grounds that it is thought likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, that there would be disclosure of confidential information in breach of an obligation of confidence or of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

RESOLVED:  That all items be considered with the press and public present.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2007 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

[Note:  The 30 January 2007 minutes are published on the Council's intranet and website].

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2007 be deferred until printed in the Council Bound Minute Volume.

To appoint Mr David Summers of Harrow Agenda 21 as a non-voting adviser to the Panel in place of Mr John Palmer for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2006/07.

RESOLVED:  That David Summers, representing the Harrow Agenda 21, be appointed as a non?voting adviser to the Panel, in place of Mr John Palmer, for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2006/07.

To receive petitions (if any) submitted by members of the public/Councillors under the provisions of Advisory Panel and Consultative Forum Procedure Rule 14 (Part 4E of the Constitution).

RESOLVED:  To note that no public questions were put, or petitions or deputations received at this meeting under the provisions of Advisory Panel and Consultative Procedure Rules 16, 14 and 15 (Part 4E of the Constitution) respectively.

Report of the Director of Planning Services

The Panel received an oral progress report from the Director of Planning Services on a range of projects that had strategic importance within the Borough.  The projects would have an impact on the Borough in terms of the range of services available to the community, their physical presence and environmental impact.  The officer informed Members that progress reports would be submitted regularly to the Panel together with a timetable for the various projects.

In order to assist the Panel the officer circulated the progress report, which had been submitted to the meeting on 30 January 2007.  The officer used this to remind Members of the various ongoing projects occurring throughout the Borough and to provide a further update on each of them.

Harrow Town Centre

Harrow on the Hill Station

The Director of Planning Services reported that Harrow College had now secured a grant from the Learning and Skills Council to relocate to the south side of Harrow on the Hill Station.  Meetings with legal advisers, Harrow College architects, representatives from the Council, Quintains and Dandara had been held in order to integrate a proposed development to include the public open space, Harrow College and residential development on the south side together with the station/transport infrastructure. It was noted that the key issue would be the transport interchange in particular the bus links to the north side connecting to the south side of Harrow on the Hill Station.

The Panel received contributions from its advisory members who made valuable observations in respect of the overall project.  Furthermore as seamless interchange between stations was of paramount importance the walkways/bridge linking the station to either sides of the track ought to be made inviting and accessible, with views of the open green spaces and Harrow on the Hill.  It was noted that many of the various suggestions put forward had already previously been explored and tested, and some of which had already been taken on board.

Public Realm and Access Strategy

Urban Initiatives had recently held a workshop with key stakeholders.  The event had proved a success, with Urban Initiatives having received constructive feedback.  The next phase intended was to have a wider public consultation planned for later in the year.  It was noted that a Special meeting would be required in April/May with a Recommendation to Cabinet to approve the next phase of the project.

Sites in Gayton Road

The project was still in its formative stages.  It was anticipated that Fairview Estates would bring forward their proposals once the terms of the legal agreement had been settled.  It was noted that the project timescale was between 20 months to 2½ years dependent on how the construction was phased in.  Members suggested that thought ought to be given into the design of the library and arts centre.  It was noted that the Scrutiny Members were going to visit Willesden Library for inspiration.

Greenhill Road Car Park

It was noted that the site had been sold at auction and the Authority was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

Which cannot otherwise be dealt with.

A Member requested an update on Brazier Dairies on Kenton Lane, which had been sold. Responding the Director of Planning Services advised that the buyer was unknown and that they had not received requests for a pre-application meeting for this site.

RESOLVED:  That (1) the report be noted;

(2)  a progress report on Brazier Dairies, Kenton Lane be submitted to the next meeting.