Agenda and minutes

Venue: Hendon Town Hall, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BG

Contact: Faith Mwende Email: Faith.Mwende@barnet.gov.uk 020 8359 4917 

Items
No. Item

CHAIRMAN'S DECLARATION

At 10:00 pm the Council’s Constitution, Article 7.26 and Article 7.27 on Suspension of business at Committee and Sub-Committee meetings was invoked.

 

Article 7.26 outlines that no business at any meeting of a Committee or Sub-Committee shall be transacted after 10 pm and any business transacted after that time shall be null and void.

 

While Article 7.27 states that at any meeting of the Council, Planning Committee and Area Planning Committees, the Chairman at their sole discretion may extend the period for the transaction of business to 10.30pm. The Chairman extended the period in accordance with Article 7.27.

 

1.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 64 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 24th April 2018 be approved as a correct record.

2.

ABSENCE OF MEMBERS (IF ANY)

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Helene Richman and from Councillor Amnar Naqvi who was substituted by Councillor Charlie O-Macauley.

3.

DECLARATION OF MEMBERS' DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND NON PECUNIARY INTERESTS (IF ANY)

Minutes:

None.

4.

Report of the Monitoring Officer (If any)

Minutes:

None.

5.

Addendum (if applicable) pdf icon PDF 86 KB

Minutes:

The Committee noted the addendum.

6.

127 The Broadway London NW7 3TJ - 18/1288/FUL pdf icon PDF 391 KB

Minutes:

The planning officer introduced the report which related to 127 The Broadway.

 

A representation in objection was heard from John Gillett and Anne Hewetson.

 

An oral representation was made for the applicant, by Fergus Sykes.

 

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 conditions in the report and addendum.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For - 0

Against - 6

Abstain - 0

 

As a consequence of the above vote, Councillor Bokaei moved a new motion that was duly seconded by the Chairman, Councillor Gordon to REFUSE the application for the following reasons:

 

Overintensification of food and drink premises leading to an unacceptable impact on the character of the area and the amenities of adjoining neighbours including noise and odours.

 

The votes were recorded as follows:

 

For - 6

Against - 0

Abstain - 0

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to REFUSE the application for the reasons above.

7.

St Vincents Catholic Primary School The Ridgeway London NW7 1EJ - 18/1518/FUL pdf icon PDF 498 KB

Minutes:

The planning officer introduced the report and addendum which related to St Vincents Catholic Primary School.

 

A representation in objection was heard from Michael Heatlie and Andrew Dismore (GLA).

 

An oral representation was made on behalf of the applicant, Owen Griffins.

 

Following discussion of the item, The Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation in the cover report, which was to refuse the application for the reasons on the report.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For – 4

Against - 2

Abstain - 0

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to REFUSE the application for reasons in the report and addendum.

8.

14 Rundell Crescent London NW4 3BP - 18/1606/FUL pdf icon PDF 785 KB

Minutes:

The planning officer introduced the report which related to 14 Rundell Crescent.

 

A representation in objection was heard from Gavin Littaurn.

 

An oral representation was made for the applicant by Emily Benedek.

 

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 conditions in the report and addendum.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For - 6

Against - 0

Abstain - 0

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to APPROVE the application subject to the conditions as per the officer’s report and addendum.

9.

27 And 29 Neeld Crescent London NW4 3RP - 18/1327/FUL pdf icon PDF 638 KB

Minutes:

The planning officer introduced the report which related to 27 And 29 Neeld Crescent.

 

A representation in objection was heard from Lisa Seifman.

 

An oral representation was made for the applicant by Joe Henry.

 

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 conditions in the report and addendum.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For - 0

Against - 5

Abstain - 1

 

As a consequence of the above vote, Councillor Bokaei moved a new motion that was duly seconded by the Councillor O’Macauley to REFUSE the application for the following reasons:

 

The proposed development would lead to an increase in kerbside parking and the waiting of cars on the highway, due to the installation and operation of the car park stacking system,  detrimental to the free flow of traffic and pedestrian and highway safety.

 

The votes were recorded as follows:

 

For - 5

Against - 0

Abstain - 1

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to REFUSE the application for the reasons above.

 

10.

366 Watford Way London NW4 4XA - 18/0289/HSE pdf icon PDF 311 KB

Minutes:

The planning officer introduced the report which related to 366 Watford Way.

 

A representation in objection was heard from Dr Jeannette Antonian.

 

An oral representation was made by the applicant, Mr Stephen Harris.

 

Following discussion of the item, Councillor Sargeant moved a motion that was seconded by Councillor O’Macauley to defer the item until it can be considered together with the HMO application.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 3

Against – 3

Abstain – 0

 

The Chairman used his casting vote to vote against the deferral and as such the motion was lost.

 

The Chairman then moved to vote on the recommendation in the cover report, which was to approve the application subject to conditions in the report.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 3

Against – 3

Abstain – 0

 

Chairman used his casting vote to vote in favour of the officer recommendation to approve the application.

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to APPROVE the application, subject to the conditions as per the officer’s report.

11.

Land Rear Of 18 Maxwelton Close London NW7 3NA - 18/1077/FUL pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Minutes:

The planning officer introduced the report which related to Land Rear Of 18 Maxwelton Close.

 

An oral representation was made for the applicant by Tim Simon.

 

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 conditions in the report and addendum.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

 

For - 6

Against - 0

Abstain - 0

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to APPROVE the application subject to the conditions as per the officer’s report and addendum.

12.

SweetTree Fields Marsh Lane London NW7 4EY - 17/7627/RCU pdf icon PDF 933 KB

Minutes:

The planning officer introduced the report which related to SweetTree Fields.

 

A representation in objection was heard from Dianne Murphy.

 

A representation in support was heard from David Cunnea.

 

An oral representation was made by the applicant, Barry Sweetbaum.

 

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 conditions in the report and addendum.

 

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 2

Against -3

Abstain - 1

 

As a consequence of the above vote, Councillor Simberg moved a new motion that was duly seconded by Councillor Fluss to REFUSE the application for the following reasons:

 

·         Harm to character and openness of green belt by way of the activities and buildings taking place on the site and the construction of the site wide road network.

·         Harm to amenity by way of noise, dust, odour and security for the adjoining neighbours.

 

The votes were recorded as follows:

 

For - 3

Against - 2

Abstain - 1

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to REFUSE the application for the reasons above.

13.

Any Item(s) the Chairman decides are urgent