Agenda and minutes

The Chairman, Councillor Eva Greenspan welcomed all attendees to the meeting and explained the running order, procedures and measures in place for this meeting. 

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 6 April 2021, be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Reuben Thompstone who was substituted by Councillor Helene Richman.

Councillor Golnar Bokaei declared an interest in respect of item 6 (Douglas Bader Park Estate, London, NW9 - 20/6277/FUL) by virtue of having a pecuniary interest in the property opposite the application site. Councillor Bokaei therefore indicated that she would not participate in the discussion and abstain from the voting on this item.

None.

The Committee noted that the addendum had been published and circulated. Items contained within the agenda would be dealt with under individual agenda items.

The Planning Officer introduced and presented the report and addendum.

The Committee received verbal representations:
- from Mr Paul Meadham in objection to the application
- from Mr Festus Elaweremi in support of the application
- from Councillor Gill Sargeant in objection to the application
- from Mr Tim Sturgess, the agent for the applicant.

Members had the opportunity to question all the speakers and Officers. Following discussion, the Chairman moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application, as outlined in the report.

The Committee voted on the Officer recommendation to approve the application.

Votes were recorded as follows:

The Committee agreed to confirm the reasons for refusal at its next meeting.  Councillor Melvin Cohen moved a motion, which was seconded by the Chairman, to exclude the following from the reasons for refusal; 40% affordable housing.

Votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED with the reasons due to be agreed at the next Strategic Planning Committee meeting.

The report was introduced and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee received a verbal representation from Councillor Gill Sargeant. No other speakers were in attendance.

Members had the opportunity to question the speaker and Officers and the application was discussed.

The Committee voted on the Officer recommendation to approve the application.

Votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED – That the application be approved as outlined in the Officer’ report

None.