Agenda and minutes

That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 June 2013 be signed as an accurate record.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Melvin Cohen who was unable to attend the meeting due to Mayoral deities.  

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Councillor John Marshal declared a Non Pecuniary interest as the objectors was known to him.  Councillor Marshal took part in the consideration and voting process.

Councillor Eva Greenspan declared a Non Pecuniary interest as the objectors were known to her.  Councillor Greenspan took part in the consideration and voting process.

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Councillor Hugh Rayner declared a Non Pecuniary interest as he was familiar with a registered speaker for this item.  Councillor Rayner took part in the consideration and voting process.

Councillor Sury Khatri declared a Non Pecuniary interest as he was familiar with a registered speaker for this item.  Councillor Rayner took part in the consideration and voting process.

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During the consideration of the item Councillor Jack Cohen declared a Disclosable Pecuniary interests as it became clear to him that he knew the applicant.  Councillor Cohen therefore left the meeting and took no further part in the consideration or voting process.

None received.

None received.

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

The sub-Committee having heard from Mrs Minaxi Chohan and Mr Kaye who spoke in objection to the application.

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 heard from Mr Jim Biek and Ms Rachel Beard who spoke in objection to the application and a response from the applicant’s representative.

The Sub-Committee refused the item for the following reasons.

1.            That the increase in height of the building would have an un-neighbourly impact on the adjoining church.

2.            That the changes to the scheme would result in the loss of affordable housing.

However following the vote the Chairman referred the item to the Planning and   Environment for its consideration and determination. The Chairman had concerns that the reasons for refusal may not be valid in planning terms and as such put the authority at risk of costs through appeal proceedings for unreasonable behaviour.

It was noted that this application will be reported to the Planning and Environment Committee on 23 July 2013 and that all interested parties will be consulted.

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

The sub-Committee having heard from Mr Lucas and Mr Carr 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 and an additional informative relating to CIL payments.

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

The sub-Committee having heard from Mr Lucas and Mr Carr 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 and an additional informative relating to CIL payments.

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

The sub-Committee having heard from Mr Laurence 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

There were no urgent items.