Agenda and minutes

The Chair of Planning Committee A, Councillor Nagus Narenthira welcomed all attendees to the meeting.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8 February 2023 be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Danny Rich who was substituted by Councillor Tony Vourou. 

Apologies were received from Councillor Elliot Simberg who was substituted by Councillor Shuey Gordon.

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Items contained within the addendum were dealt with under individual agenda items. The Committee noted the addendum to the Planning Agenda which was published and circulated prior to the meeting.

The Planning Officer presented the report and addendum.

The Committee received representations in objection to the application from:

-       Rob Tsintas

-       Victoria Hawes

-       Councillor Ella Rose

Ben Lowry, the agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report and addendum. 

Votes were declared as follows:

For (approval) – 0

Against (approval) – 4

Abstained – 1

Councillor Narenthira moved a motion which was seconded by Councillor Roberts to refuse the application for the following reasons:

The proposed development would, by reason of the new access proposed at the turning head of Beresford Avenue, constitute a visually disruptive and uncharacteristic form of development which would appear at odds with the established pattern of development and out of keeping with the prevailing characteristics of the street scene contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policy D3, D4 and D5 of the London Plan (2021), Policies CS NPPF, CS1 and CS5 of the LB Barnet: Local Plan (Core Strategy) DPD (2012); Policy DM01 of the LB Barnet: Local Plan (Development Management Policies) DPD (2012) and the LB Barnet: Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016).

Votes on the motion to refuse for the reasons outlined above were declared as follows:

For (refusal) – 4

Against (refusal) – 0

Abstained – 1

RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED for the above reasons.

*Councillor Tony Vourou left the meeting after this application.

The Planning Officer presented the report.

The Committee received representations in objection to the application from Ms Vallejo.

Mr Solaimani, the applicant addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report.

For (approval) – 4

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report.

The Committee received representations in objection to the application from William Flaherty.

Mr Plakides, the agent for the applicant addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report.

For (approval) – 4

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report.

James Cohen, the agent for the applicant addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report.

For (approval) – 4

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report and addendum.

Dominic Dear, the agent for the applicant addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report and addendum.

For (approval) – 5

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

*Councillor Shuey Gordon joined the Committee meeting at the start of this application

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report.

For (approval) – 5

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report and addendum.

Julie Koopan, the representative for the applicant addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report and addendum.

For (approval) – 5

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to s106 AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report and addendum.

The applicant, Councillor Joshua Conway addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report and addendum.

Votes were declared as follows:

For (refusal) – 0

Against (refusal) – 3

Abstained – 2

Councillor Gurung moved a motion which was seconded by Councillor Gordon to approve the application for the following reasons:

-       Compatible with the character of the area and other properties on the road and not overbearing to neighbouring occupiers

Votes on the motion to approve for the reasons outlined above were declared as follows:

For (approval) – 3

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 2

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED for the following reasons:

-       Compatible with the character of the area and other properties on the road and not overbearing to neighbouring occupiers

AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report and addendum.

Mr Gutwirth, the agent for the applicant addressed the Committee.

Following discussions, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations as outlined in the report and addendum.

Votes were declared as follows:

For (refusal) – 0

Against (refusal) – 3

Abstained – 2

Councillor Gurung moved a motion which was seconded by Councillor Gordon to approve the application for the following reasons:

-       Compatible with the character of the area and neighbouring properties roof extensions

Votes on the motion to approve for the reasons outlined above were declared as follows:

For (approval) – 3

Against (approval) – 0

Abstained – 2

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED for the following reasons:

-       Compatible with the character of the area and neighbouring properties roof extensions

AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

None.