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 that there were no Reserve Members in attendance at this meeting.

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 Councillor, who was not a Member of the Committee, be allowed to speak on the agenda item indicated:

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 2/04 – 54 Cuckoo Hill Road, Pinner

Councillor Joyce Nickolay declared a prejudicial interest in the above item.  Accordingly, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion and decision-making on the item.

(ii)                 Planning application 2/10 – 169 Malvern Avenue, Harrow

Councillor Joyce Nickolay declared a prejudicial interest in the above item.  Accordingly, she would leave the room and take no part in the discussion and decision-making on the item.

(iii)            Planning application 2/16 – Unit 9 Barratt Way Industrial Estate, Barrat Way, Harrow

Councillor Marilyn Ashton declared a personal interest in the above application arising from the fact that some years ago she had been acquainted with the family of Paul Orchover, who had requested to make representation at the meeting in relation to the application.  Accordingly, she would remain in the room and take part in the discussion and decision-making on the item.

(iv)            Planning application 2/18 – Vaughan Centre, Vaughan Road, Harrow

Councillor B E Gate, who was not a Member of the Committee, declared a personal interest arising from the fact that he lived in the area and was a Ward Councillor.  Accordingly, he would remain in the room during the discussion and decision-making on the 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 the Local Government Act 1972;

(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 the minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2007 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2007 be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

To receive questions (if any) from local residents/organisations under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 19 (Part 4B of the Constitution).

RESOLVED:  To note that no public questions were put, or deputations received at this meeting under the provisions of Committee Procedure Rules 19 and 17 (Part 4B of the Constitution) respectively.

To receive petitions (if any) submitted by members of the public/Councillors.

RESOLVED:  To note receipt of the following petition:

(i)                   Petition objecting to the demolition of the Vaughan Centre, planning application ref: P/2265/07

The above petition, containing 105 signatures, was presented by Councillor B E Gate.

The Committee received the above petition which had been presented to the Council meeting held on 12 July 2007.

RESOLVED:  That the petition be referred to the Head of Planning for consideration.

The Committee received the above petition which had been presented to the Council meeting held on 12 July 2007.

RESOLVED:  That the petition be referred to the Head of Planning for consideration.

To confirm whether representations are to be received, under Committee Procedure Rule 18 (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 18 (Part 4B of the Constitution), representations be received in respect of items 2/07, 2/16 and 2/18 on the list of planning applications.

Report of the Head of Planning - circulated separately.

RESOLVED:  That authority be given to the Head of Planning 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).

The Committee received a report of the Group Manager (Planning and Development) in relation to the above.

RESOLVED:  That, having regard to the provisions of the Unitary Development Plan and all other material planning considerations (in accordance with Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)), the Council be authorised to:

(a)                 Take all necessary steps for the preparation, issue and service of an Enforcement Notice requiring within three calendar months:

(i)                  The cessation of the use of the property as a retail unit (A1);

(b)                 In the event of non-compliance with the above enforcement notice, to:

(i)                  Institute legal proceedings, should it be considered in the public interest to do so, pursuant to Section 179 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

(ii)                 Carry out works in default, should it be considered in the public interest and also financially viable to do so, under the provisions of Section 178 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

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

RESOLVED:  That Member visits to the following sites would take place on Friday 21 September 2007 from 6.00 pm:

·                     Planning application 2/05 – Woodlands, 7 West Drive Gardens

·                     Planning application 2/08 – 50 Belmont Lane

·                     Planning application 2/10 – 169 Malvern Avenue