Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 14^th December 2022 be agreed as a correct record.

None.

Councillor Mittra declared a non-pecuniary interest in regard to Item 11, 1 Albert Road, as he frequents the public house next door. He was advised by the governance and legal officers that he can vote on the item if he feels he can approach the decision with an open mind.

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The Chair announced that item 13: 84 West Heath Road NW3, had been withdrawn to enable all registered speakers to benotified.

Error – none.

Hendon

The item was deferred from the previous meeting so there were no speakers. The addendum was noted.

Further to a discussion the Chair moved to the vote. Cllr Conway was not permitted a vote as he was not present when the item was heard at the previous meeting.

For (approval) – 4

Against (approval) – 1

Abstain - 0

Resolved that the application was approved subject to s106 and amendments set out in the 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 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).

Mill Hill

The item was deferred from the previous meeting so there were no speakers.

Further to a discussion the Chair moved to the vote. Cllr Conway was not permitted a vote as he was not present when the item was heard at the previous meeting.

For (approval) – 3

Against (approval) – 2

Abstain - 0

Resolved that the application was 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 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).

Hendon

The planning officer presented the report and addendum.

Mrs Vanessa Horan and Mr Mike Balfour spoke in objection to the application.

Mr Joe Henry, agent for the applicant, addressed the committee.

Further to a discussion the Chair moved to the vote.

For (approval) – 5

Against (approval) – 1

Abstain - 0

RESOLVED that the application was 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 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).

Barnet Vale

The planning officer presented the report and addendum.

Ms Leonie Jacobs and Mr Nick Saul spoke in objection to the application.

Cllr David Longstaff spoke in objection to the application.

The applicant was not in attendance.

Further to a discussion Cllr Mittra moved a motion to DEFER the application to allow the applicant or agent to answer questions from the committee. The motion was seconded by Cllr Vourou.

The Chair moved to the vote on the motion to defer the application.

For (deferral) – 4

Against (deferral) – 1

Abstain – 1

CARRIED that the item was DEFERRED to a future meeting to enable the applicant or agent to address the committee and respond to queries from the committee.

East Barnet

The planning officer presented the report and addendum.

Mr John Dix spoke in objection to the application.

Mrs Emily Benedeck, agent for the applicant, addressed the committee.

For (approval) – 2

Against (approval) – 2

The chair then used her casting vote to approve the application.

Resolved that the application was APPROVED subject to conditions and amendments set out in the addendum

AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control or Head of Strategic Planning 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 Chairman (or in his absence the Vice- Chairman) of the Committee (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee).

Mill Hill

The planning officer presented the report and addendum.

Ms E Mason spoke in objection to the application.

Mr Huseyin Cicek, agent for the applicant, addressed the committee.

The Chair moved to a vote on the officer’s recommendation.

For (refusal) – 6

Against (refusal) – 0

Abstain – 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 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).

Childs Hill

Withdrawn from the agenda and to be added to a future agenda.

Cllr Sargeant gave apologies and left the meeting.

Edgware

The planning officer presented the report.

Mr Jee Han, agent for the applicant addressed the committee.

Further to a discussion the Chair moved to the vote on the officer’s recommendation.

For (approval) – 5

Against (approval) – 0

Abstain – 0

RESOLVED that the application was 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 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.

The applicant addressed the committee.

The Chair moved to the vote on the officer’s recommendation:

For (refusal) – 0

Against (refusal) – 5

Abstain – 0

The Chair moved a motion to APPROVE the application  and was seconded by Cllr Conway.

For (approval) – 5

Against (approval) – 0

Abstain - 0

RESOLVED that the application was APPROVED (OVERTURN) for the following reasons: “The committee considered that, taking into account other dormer windows on nearby properties, the rear dormer window proposed would not cause undue harm to the character or appearance of the property or the locality and would comply with policies 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 Residential Design Guidance SPD (2016).”

The application was approved subject to the following conditions:

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

24BEG-A-01-001 - Location plan

24BEG-A-01-002 - Block plans

24BEG-A-02-001 - Existing front visualization

24BEG-A-02-002 - Existing rear visualization

24BEG-A-03-001 - Existing ground floor plan

24BEG-A-03-002 - Existing first floor plan

24BEG-A-03-003 - Existing loft floor plan

24BEG-A-03-004 - Existing roof plan

24BEG-A-05-001 - Existing section AA

24BEG-A-05-002 - Existing section BB

24BEG-A-06-001 - Existing north elevation

24BEG-A-06-002 - Existing south elevation

24BEG-A-06-003 - Existing west elevation

24BEG-A-06-004 - Existing east elevation

24BEG-A-02-101 - Proposed front visualization

24BEG-A-02-102 - Proposed rear visualization

24BEG-A-03-101 - Proposed ground floor plan

24BEG-A-03-102 - Proposed first floor plan

24BEG-A-03-103 - Proposed loft floor plan

24BEG-A-03-106 - Proposed roof plan

24BEG-A-05-101 - Proposed section AA

24BEG-A-05-102 - Proposed section BB

24BEG-A-06-101 - Proposed north elevation

24BEG-A-06-102 - Proposed south elevation

24BEG-A-06-103 - Proposed west elevation

24BEG-A-06-104 - Proposed east elevation

24BEG-A-06-105 - Proposed outbuilding elevations

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning and so as to ensure that the development is carried out fully in accordance with the plans as assessed in accordance with Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policy DM01 of the Local Plan Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

2.      This development must be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

3.      The materials to be used in the external surfaces of the building(s) shall match those used in the existing building(s).

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the building and surrounding area in accordance with Policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy (adopted September 2012).

4.      Before the building hereby permitted is first occupied the proposed dormer window in the side elevation facing 26 Egerton Gardens shall be glazed with obscure glass only and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter and shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.

Finchley Church End

The planning officer presented the report.

It was noted that the application is brought to Committee as the property is owned by Cllr Prager. 

Further to a discussion the chair moved to the vote on the officer’s recommendation.

For (approval) – 5

Against (approval) – 0

Abstain – 0

RESOLVED that the application was 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 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.