Agenda and minutes

That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 February 2013 and 6 March 2013 be signed as an accurate record at the next meeting.

An apology of lateness was received from Councillor Darrel Yawitch, who joined the meeting at 7:55pm 

12 Poolsford Road, London, NW9 6HP - H/00217/13

14 Poolsford Road, London, NW9 6HP - H/00216/13

Councillor Jack Cohen declared a Disclosable Pecuniary interest as he once owned 12 Poolsford Road.  Councillor Jack Cohen withdrew from the meeting and did not take part in the consideration or voting process.

Councillor Melvin Cohen declared a Disclosable Pecuniary interest as he represented a client in a professional capacity within the location.  Councillor Melvin Cohen withdrew from the meeting and did not take part in the consideration or voting process.

During the Consideration of these items which were considered in parallel it became apparent to Councillor Darrel Yawitch that the applicants representative was known to him.  Councillor Yawitch therefore declared a Non Pecuniary interest and continued to take part in the consideration of the applications which led to the voting process which he also took part in.

1009 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7HB - F/04394/12

Councillor Melvin Cohen declared a Disclosable Pecuniary interest as he’s place of work is near to the site. 

Former "White Bear", 56 The Burroughs, London, NW4 4AN - H/02332/12

Former "White Bear", 56 The Burroughs, London, NW4 4AN - H/02331/12

Councillor Claire Farrier declared a Non-Pecuniary interest on behalf of Councillor Agnes Slocombe and Councillor Gill Sargeant because the Labour Party had produced material regarding these applications.   Councillor Farrier noted that neither her, Councillor Agnes Slocombe nor Councillor Gill Sargeant had not been involved which this publication and would consider the applications on their merits.  Councillor Slocombe and Councillor Sargeant confirmed this.   Councillor Farrier also declared that she knew of one of the objectors.     All three Councillors took part in the consideration and voting process. 

None received

None received

The sub-Committee following discussion and consideration:

RESOLVED TO APPROVE the application as set out within the Officer’s report.

The sub-Committee:

RESOLVED TO DEFER the application to a future meeting as the transaction of business expired.

The sub-Committee noted the receipt of the additional information as set out in the tabled addendum.

The sub-Committee having heard from Mrs Lewis and Mr Trevor Morse who spoke in objection to the application and response from the applicant’s representative:

RESOLVED TO APPROVE the application as per the Officer’s report and subject to the conditions as set out in the report and the addendum.

The sub-Committee noted the receipt of the additional information as set out in the tabled addendum.

The sub-Committee having heard from Mr Paul Musetti and Mrs Soo Koh who spoke in objection to the application and response from the applicant’s representative:

RESOLVED TO REFUSED the application, being a reversal of the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The outbuildings as would be retained as a result of this application, by reason of their siting, design, size and appearance, would be overdevelopment detrimental to the character and appearance of the general locality. The proposals would be contrary to Adopted Barnet Development Management Policy (2012) DM01

The sub-Committee noted the receipt of the additional information as set out in the tabled addendum.

The sub-Committee having heard from Mr Paul Musetti and Mrs Soo Koh who spoke in objection to the application and response from the applicant’s representative:

RESOLVED TO REFUSED the application, being a reversal of the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The outbuildings as would be retained as a result of this application, by reason of their siting, design, size and appearance, would be overdevelopment detrimental to the character and appearance of the general locality. The proposals would be contrary to Adopted Barnet Development Management Policy (2012) DM01

The sub-Committee:

RESOLVED TO DEFER the application to a future meeting as the transaction of business expired.

The sub-Committee noted that this application be withdraw from the agenda and therefore not for consideration.   The sub-Committee further noted that this application would be reported to a future meeting of the West Area Planning Sub-Committee for determination. 

Officers requested that the sub-Committee consider the presentations and the oral representations from all possible speakers prior to the determination of both this application and12 The White Bear - H02331.  The sub-Committee agreed this.

The sub-Committee noted the receipt of the additional information as set out in the tabled addendum.

The sub-Committee having heard from Dr Kay and Mr Pixner who spoke in objection to the application and response from the applicant’s representative:

RESOLVED TO REFUSE the application, being a reversal of the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The existing building makes a positive contribution to The Burroughs Conservation Area and its demolition would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, contrary to Adopted Barnet Development Management Policy (2012) DM06 and the Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisal Statement.

Officers requested that the sub-Committee consider the presentations and the oral representations from all possible speakers prior to the determination of both this application and12 The White Bear - H02332.  The sub-Committee agreed this.

The sub-Committee noted the receipt of the additional information as set out in the tabled addendum.

The sub-Committee having heard from Professor Brad Blitz and Mr Pixner who spoke in objection to the application and response from the applicant’s representative:

RESOLVED TO REFUSED the application, being a reversal of the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The existing building makes a positive contribution to The Burroughs Conservation Area and its demolition would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, contrary to Adopted Barnet Development Management Policy (2012) DM06 and the Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisal Statement.

The proposed development by reason of its design, would relate poorly to the local context and not be a suitable replacement failing to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of The Burroughs Conservation Area, and be harmful to the character and appearance of the streetscene and general locality. It would be contrary to Adopted Barnet Development Management Policies (2012) DM01 and DM06 and the Burroughs Conservation Area Character Appraisal Statement

The sub-Committee having heard from Nick Packard and Mr Ghilchik who spoke in objection to the application and response from the applicant’s representative:

RESOLVED TO REFUSE CONSENT to fell the Oak for the following reason:   

The loss of the tree of special amenity value is not justified as a remedy for the alleged subsidence damage on the basis of the information provided.

There were no urgent items.