Agenda and minutes

As the Committee Chairman, Councillor Braun was not present Vice-Chairman, Councillor Gordon chaired the meeting.

At 10:00pm 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.

RESOVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 13^th March 2018 be approved as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Maureen Braun who was substituted by Councillor Mark Shooter.

Councillor Khatri and Councillor Rayner declared a non-pecuniary declaration as they know the applicant of 101 station road.

None.

The Committee noted the addendum.

The planning officer introduced the report which related to 2 Southfields.

A representation in objection to the application was heard from Nicole Davila and Ulla Chisholm.

An oral representation was made by the applicant’s Architect.

Following discussion of the item, Councillor Farrier moved a motion, that was seconded by Councillor Khatri, to add an additional condition excluding permitted development rights for extensions. The committee voted as follows:

For - 5

Against - 1

Abstain – 0

The motion was therefore carried.

Councillor Khatri moved a motion that was duly seconded to add an informative for that this permission only applied where the property was used as a single-family dwelling house. The committee voted as follows:

For - 5

Against - 1

Abstain – 0

This motion was therefore carried.

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, the additional condition and informative.

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 and the additional condition and informative.

The planning officer introduced the report which related Flat 3, 43 Sunny Gardens Road.

An oral representation was made by the applicant agent.

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, but with deletion of condition 2.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For -  5

Against - 1

Abstain - 0

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to APPROVE the application, subject to the conditions as per the officer’s report and the deletion of condition 2.

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

A representation in objection was heard from Dr Jeannette Antonian.

Following discussion of the item, the Councillor Farrier moved a motion to defer the item for a site visit to view the impact of the proposals on the neighbouring dwellings. The motion was seconded by Cllr Sargeant.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 3

Against -  3

Abstain - 0

Chairman used casting vote to vote for a deferral.

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to DEFER the application for a site visit.

The planning officer introduced the report which related 18 Birkbeck Road.

An oral representation was made by the applicant agent.

Following discussion of the item, Councillor Khatri moved a motion that was seconded by Councillor Sergeant to add an informative that this permission will only apply where the property is in use as a single-family dwelling house, this was unanimously agreed.

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 - 6

Against – 0

Abstain - 0

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

The planning officer introduced the report which related 1-6 garages Willow Court.

A representation in objection was heard from Ms Ingrid Beal.

An oral representation was made by the applicant.

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.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 4

Against – 2

Abstain - 0

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

The planning officer introduced the report which related to 185 Edgwarebury Lane.

A representation in support was heard from Mr Gil Barel.

An oral representation was made by the applicant.

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 in the report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 3

Against – 3

Abstain - 0

The Chairman used his casting vote to vote against the officer recommendation to refuse the application.

As a consequence of the vote the Chairman moved a motion, that was seconded by Councillor Shooter to approve the application for the following reasons

The development was not obtrusive and was consistent with surrounding homes.

The Committee also agree the following condition. The development must be in accordance with approved plans. The development must commence within 3 years. The development must match materials, there shall be no flat roof and no side windows.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 3

Against – 3

Abstain - 0

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

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to APPROVE the application, subject to the conditions above.

The planning officer introduced the report which related 101 Station Road.

A representation in objection was heard from Mr Larry Abel and Mr Marun Matin.

An oral representation was made by the applicant agent.

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.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For - 3

Against – 2

Abstain - 1

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

The planning officer introduced the report and addendum which related 24 Charcot Road.

A representation in objection was heard from Dr Naomi Attar and in support from Mr Ayo.

An oral representation was made by the applicant.

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.

The Chairman, Councillor Gordon, proposed a Vote of Thanks to the Committee Chairman, Councillor Braun. The Committee unanimously agreed the Vote of Thanks to the Chairman.

The Committee also thanked all Officers and Councillors.