Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 4 September 2019, be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Melvin Cohen and from Councillor Mark Shooter who was substituted by Councillor Daniel Thomas.

Councillor Shimon Ryde declared a non-pecuniary interest by virtue of being a council appointed director of Barnet Homes in relation to the following applications:

·       Item 6 - Colesworth House, Crokesley House, Curtlington House, Clare House And Kedyngton House Burnt Oak Broadway Edgware HA8

·       Item 9 - Fosters Estate London, NW4 2DL

·       Item 12 - 2-10 Hermitage Lane And 1 - 4 The Graftons London NW2 2ET

As such Councillor Ryde withdrew from the meeting for the duration of the items and did not take part in the consideration or decision-making process.

Councillor Greenspan declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to item 9 - Fosters Estate London, NW4 2DL as the objector is known to her as a fellow trustee.

None.

The Committee noted the contents of the Addendum.

The application was originally considered by the Committee on the 4 September 2019, however due to a clerical error, residents who had indicated that they wished to speak if the applications were referred to a committee for determination were not notified of the committee meeting.  Advice was received from Legal and Governance who advised, following consideration of legal precedent in this regard, that the application should be reconsidered.  The application was therefore presented to the Committee for a second time to allow full reconsideration of the schemes to enable the views of public speakers to be considered alongside the report of officers. However, as the public speakers did not attend, there was no new evidence to be heard and committee unanimously agreed that the decision of the committee on the 4th September stands.

The application was originally considered by the Committee on the 4 September 2019, however due to a clerical error, residents who had indicated that they wished to speak if the applications were referred to a committee for determination were not notified of the committee meeting.  Advice was received from Legal and Governance who advised, following consideration of legal precedent in this regard, that the application should be reconsidered.  The application was therefore presented to the Committee for a second time to allow full reconsideration of the schemes to enable the views of public speakers to be considered alongside the report of officers. However, as the public speakers did not attend, there was no new evidence to be heard and committee unanimously agreed that the decision of the committee on the 4th September stands.

The application was originally considered by the Committee on the 4 September 2019, however due to a clerical error, residents who had indicated that they wished to speak if the applications were referred to a committee for determination were not notified of the committee meeting.  Advice was received from Legal and Governance who advised, following consideration of legal precedent in this regard, that the application should be reconsidered.  The application was therefore presented to the Committee for a second time to allow full reconsideration of the schemes to enable the views of public speakers to be considered alongside the report of officers. However, as the public speakers did not attend, there was no new evidence to be heard and committee unanimously agreed that the decision of the committee on the 4th September stands.

The Chairman, having declared an interest and left the room and the Vice-Chairman having given his apologies, the Committee was asked to nominate a Chairman to preside over this item. Councillor Greenspan seconded by Councillor Gordon, duly nominated Councillor Sowerby to preside as Chairman over this item.

This was put to the vote and it was unanimously agreed that Councillor Sowerby preside as Chairman for this item.

The planning officer introduced the report and addendum which related to Fosters Estate.

An oral representation in objection to the application was made by Emily Benedek who was speaking on behalf of residents.

An oral representation was made on behalf of the applicant by their agent.

The acting Chairman then moved to vote on the recommendations in the cover report, which were to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report and addendum.

This was put to the vote and it was unanimously agreed.

The Committee therefore RESOLVED TO APPROVE the application subject to the conditions in the report and addendum.

The planning officer introduced the report and addendum relating to 1-13 Cricklewood Lane.

An oral representation in objection to the application was made by Ben Tansley.

An oral representation in support to the application was made by Kieron Duffy.

An oral representation in objection to the application was made by the local ward councillor, Councillor Anne Clarke.

An oral representation was made on behalf of applicant by Tom Ward.

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the cover report, which was to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report and addendum.

This was put to the vote and votes were recorded as follows:

The Committee therefore RESOLVED TO APPROVE the application subject to the conditions in the report and addendum.

The planning officer introduced the report which related to Brake Shear House, 164 High Street.

An oral representation was made on behalf of applicant by Richard Henley.

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the cover report, which was to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report.

This was put to the vote and votes were recorded as follows:

The Committee therefore RESOLVED TO APPROVE the application subject to the conditions in the report.

The Chairman, having declared an interest and left the room and the Vice-Chairman having given his apologies, the Committee was asked to nominate a Chairman to preside over this item. Councillor Greenspan seconded by Councillor Gordon, duly nominated Councillor Sowerby to preside as Chairman over this item.

This was put to the vote and it unanimously agreed that Councillor Sowerby preside as Chairman of this item.

The planning officer introduced the report and addendum which related to 2-10 Hermitage Lane And 1-4 The Graftons London.

An oral representation was made on behalf of the applicant.

The acting Chairman then moved to vote on the recommendations in the cover report, which was to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report and addendum.

This was put to the vote and it unanimously agreed.

The Committee therefore RESOLVED TO APPROVE the application subject to the conditions in the report and addendum.

The item was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

The planning officer introduced the report and addendum which related to National Institute of Medical Research, The Ridgeway.

An oral representation in objection was made by Laurence Bard.

An oral representation was made on behalf of applicant by Martin Scollar.

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the cover report, which was to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report.

This was put to the vote and unanimously AGREED.

The Committee therefore RESOLVED TO APPROVE the application subject to the conditions in the report.

The planning officer introduced the report in relation to Planning Enforcement and Planning Committees Appeals Update – January to June 2019.

Following the consideration of the item, the Chairman moved to the vote and the recommendation in the report and this was unanimously AGREED.

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to note the Planning Enforcement and Planning Committee Appeals Update for the period of January to June 2019.

None.