Agenda and minutes

Before the start of the meeting, the Chair led those present in observing a minute of silence in memory of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2022 be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Farrier who was substituted by Councillor Tim Roberts.

Councillor Tim Roberts declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 11. 46 West Hill Way, London N20 8QQS, by virtue of knowing one of the neighbours if well known to him in a personal capacity. He declared that they would not be participating in the discussion or voting on the item. 

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

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the officer.

Following discussion, the Committee voted on the Officer recommendation, which was the confirmation of Tree Preservation Order with modification as set out in the report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 6

Against (Approval):0

Abstention: 0

Not present: 0

RESOLVED to approve the confirmation of Tree Preservation Order with modification as set out in the report and

1.    That the Council, under Regulation 7 of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012 confirms the London Borough of Barnet 118 - 140 Kenilworth Road (land adjacent), Edgware, HA8 8XF Tree Preservation Order 2021 with modification.

2.    That the person(s) making representations be advised of the reasons.

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

The Committee received verbal representation from Ben Arram who spoke in objection to the application.

The Committee received verbal representations from the Mr Starr, the Applicant.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers.

Following discussions, the Chair moved an additional condition that was duly seconded by Councillor Cohen that was unanimously agreed as follows.

Before the building hereby permitted is first occupied the proposed rooflights in the side elevations facing 28 and 32 Clifton Avenue shall be glazed with obscure glass only and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter and shall be permanently fixed shut with only a fanlight opening.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy and amenities of occupiers of adjoining residential properties in accordance with Policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012) and the Residential Design Guidance SPD (adopted October 2016).

The Committee then voted on the Officer recommendation, which was to approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the report and as agreed by the committee.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 6

Against (Approval):0

Abstention: 0

Not present: 0

RESOLVED that the application is APPROVED subject to conditions as agreed 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 report and addendum were introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer, including comments from an objector.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the officers.

Following discussions, the Committee then voted on the Officer recommendation, which was to approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the report and addendum.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 6

Against (Approval):0

Abstention: 0

Not present: 0

RESOLVED that the application is APPROVED subject to conditions and addendum.

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 report and addendum were introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer, including comments from an objector.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the officers.

Following discussions, the Committee then voted on the Officer recommendation, which was to approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the report and addendum.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 6

Against (Approval):0

Abstention: 0

Not present: 0

RESOLVED that the application is APPROVED subject to conditions and addendum.

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

The Committee received verbal representations from the agent Brie Foster, on behalf the Applicant.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speaker and officers.

The Committee then voted on the Officer recommendation, which was to approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the report and as agreed by the committee.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 5

Against (Approval):0

Abstention: 1

Not present: 0

RESOLVED that the application is APPROVED subject to conditions as agreed 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.)

Having declared an interest, Councillor Tim Roberts did not take part or vote on this item.

The report and addendum were introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee received verbal representation from Alan Tunkel and Barry Kogan and the local ward councillor, Councillor Richard Cornelius who spoke in objection to the application.

The Committee received verbal representations from the Agent Dipesh Shah on behalf of the Applicant.

The Committee had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers.

Following discussions, the Committee voted on the Officer recommendation, which was to approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the addendum and report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 3

Against (Approval): 2

Abstention: 0

Not present: 0

RESOLVED that the application is 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 report was introduced, and slides presented by the Planning Officer.

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask questions of the officers.

Following discussions, the Committee voted on the Officer recommendation, which was to approve the application subject to conditions as set out in the addendum and report.

Votes were recorded as follows:

For (Approval): 2

Against (Approval): 4

Abstention: 0

Not present: 0

Therefore, the application was NOT APPROVED.

Councillor Vourou moved the motion to refuse the application, which was seconded by the Chair for the following reasons:

The outbuilding, by reason of its height and massing, would be unduly obtrusive and detrimental to the character and appearance of the immediate locality and would appear overbearing when seen from no. 24 Derwent Avenue which is at a lower level, to the detriment of the residential amenities of the occupiers of that property.

The development is therefore contrary to Policies CS1 and CS5 of the Barnet Local Plan Core Strategy (2012); Policy DM01 of the Barnet Development Management Policies DPD (2012) and the Barnet Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016).

The vote on the motion to refuse the application was recorded as follows:

For (Refusal): 4

Against (Refusal): 2

Abstention: 0

Not present: 0

RESOLVED that the application was 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 reasons for refusal as given by the committee 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).

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