Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 15 March 2023

be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Elliot Simberg.

Apologies were received from Councillor Danny Rich Substituted for by Councillor Claire Farrier.

None.

None.

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.

Michael McGrath and John Jo Hammill addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.

Joe Henry, the agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee.

Information received from Cllr Arjun Mittra was shared with Members in advance of the Committee.

Further to a discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: (approval) 0

Against: (approval) 3

Abstained: 2

Councillor Narenthira moved a motion seconded by Councillor Farrier, to refuse the application for the following reason:

-       The siting of Block B, by virtue of its scale, height, overall design - including the part angled, part obscured glazed windows at first floor level - and proximity to the boundary wall shared with existing properties at Nos 5-13 Ingram Road, results in an unacceptable loss of daylight/sunlight and increased overshadowing to the aforementioned properties and their respective rear gardens, and an undue loss of outlook, and overbearing impact, to the detriment of the residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers and contrary to Part 12 of the NPPF (2021), Policies D3 and D6 of the London Plan (2021), Policies CS5; DM01; and DM02 of the LB Barnet adopted Local Plan (2012), the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD (2016) and Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016).

The motion was carried. The Committee then voted to refuse the application which was recorded as follows:

For: (refusal) 3

Against: (refusal) 0

Abstained: 2

RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED 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 or reasons for refusal 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 applications from 10 and 12 Asmuns Hill in relation to the same tree.

Deborah Calland addressed the Committee and spoke against the application on behalf of the Hamsptead Garden Suburb Residents’ Association.

Simon Pryce, the arboriculturist representing the insurers for number 10 Asmuns Hill, addressed the Committee.

Further to a discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to either refuse or approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: (refusal) 2

Against: (refusal) 0

Abstained: 3

For: (approval) 3

Against: (approval) 0

Abstained: 2

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions.

As considered above.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions.

It was agreed that this item be deferred to the next Planning B Committee meeting on 18 April 2023.

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Martin McDonnell addressed the Committee on behalf of Ian Marcusfield and spoke against the application.

Further to a discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: (approval) 5

Against: (approval) 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED 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 or reasons for refusal 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.

Jake Farmer, the agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee.

Further to a discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: (approval) 5

Against: (approval) 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED 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 or reasons for refusal 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.

Further to a discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: (approval) 5

Against: (approval) 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED 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 or reasons for refusal 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.

Further to a discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: (approval) 5

Against: (approval) 0

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED 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 or reasons for refusal 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.