Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 21 February 2018, be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies for absence were received from:

1.    Councillor Shooter who was substituted by Councillor Marshal

2.    Councillor Farrier who was substituted by Councillor Hutton

3.  Councillor Wendy Prentice

Councillor John Marshal declared a disclosable pecuniary interest.  He stated that he was an appointed Council representative on the Barnet Group and therefor he left the meeting room when the Committee considered all applications submitted by Barnet Homes.   He did not take part in the consideration or voting process for the following items:

-       17-6827-FUL Prospect Ring

-       17-8140-FUL Stag House

-       18-0546-FUL Mayhill Road Garages

None.

The Planning Committee noted the addendum to the report which had been circulated.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation in objection of the application was heard from Mrs Lydia Bowyer and a response from the applicant’s agent. 

Councillor Greenspan move that an additional condition be included that use of the garages only to be used as garages and for ancillary use, this was seconded by Councillor Stephen Sowerby.    This was unanimously agreed by the Committee. 

Following discussion, the Chairman moved that a vote be taken on the recommendation in the report in order to determine the application.      The Chairman requested that the application be voted on which was recorded as follows

For the Officers recommendation to approve the application - 4

Against the Officers recommendation to approve the application - 5

Councillor Tim Roberts proposed that the item be refused due to a loss of amenity space.  This was Seconded by Councillor Lurie Williams.  This was put to the vote and recorded as follows

To refuse the application for the reason set out above - 5

Against refusal of the application for reason set out above - 4

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee refused the item, overturning the Officer’s recommendation for the following reason(s)

-       that the scheme provides a deficient level of amenity space.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation from application was heard from the applicant.

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved that a vote be taken in line with the recommendation contained in the report.    The Committee considered the period or operation for use of the land.

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee unanimously agreed to APPROVE the Officer’s report and addendum with the following additional recommendation:

New Condition - to be further varied to permit the start date of the market to 13 May 2018 for one year expiring on 12 May 2019.

Prior to the consideration of the item Councillor John Marshal left the room as he had declared a pecuniary interest.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation in objection of the application was heard from Mrs Antonia Dietmann and a response from the applicant’s agent. 

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the report in order to determine the application.     

For the Officers recommendation to approve the application – 6

Against the Officers recommendation to approve the application – 1

Abstention – 1

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee agreed to APPROVED the Officer’s report and addendum.

Throughout the consideration and voting process Councillor John Marshal remained out of the meeting room as he had declared disclosable pecuniary interest.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation in objection of the application was heard from Mrs Helen Byrne and a response from the applicant’s agent.    Mr Ramsangy spoke as a substitute member for registered speaker Mr Jean Christian Uranie who was unable to attend the meeting.  Mr Ramsangy stated that notice of the meeting was provided at 16:30 on 27 March 2018 which he added was very late

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the report and the addendum which were unanimously agreed. 

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee unanimously agreed to APPROVE the Officer’s report and addendum.

Throughout the consideration and voting process Councillor John Marshal remained out of the meeting room as he had declared disclosable pecuniary interest.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation was heard from the applicant’s agent. 

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the report and addendum which were unanimously agreed. 

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee unanimously agreed to APPROVE the Officer’s report and addendum

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation was heard from the applicant’s agent. 

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the report which were unanimously agreed. 

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee unanimously agreed to APPROVE the Officer’s report.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation was heard from the applicant’s agent.  

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the report which were unanimously agreed. 

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee unanimously agreed to APPROVE the Officer’s report and addendum

The Planning Officer introduced the report and addendum to the report. 

A representation in objection of the application was heard from Dr Pendar Ostovar, Miss Allison Phillips and a response from the applicant’s agent. 

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the report which were unanimously agreed. 

Resolved:

That the Planning Committee unanimously agreed to APPROVED the Officer’s report.

None.

Before the meeting closed, the Chairman, Councillor Melvin Cohen noted that the meeting was the last one in the municipal year.  He therefore thanked Officers for their hard work throughout the year.      Councillor John Marshal gave thanks to the Chairman for the professional and efficient way he had Chaired the Committee during the year.   

Finally, the Chairman, thanked all Members of the Committee.  He also paid tribute to Councillor Jim Tierney as the meeting was his last planning meeting as he was to stand down as a Councillor, he thanked Councillor Tierney for his contribution to the Committee.   Councillor John Marshal paid tribute to Councillor Maureen Braun  Councillor Tierney stated that he had enjoyed his time as a Planning Committee Member, he gave thanks to Officers and Members.