Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

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PRESENT: Councillors Colin Aherne, Wesley Harcourt, Alex Karmel, Rachel Leighton (Chair),  Natalia Perez, Asif Siddique, Matt Thorley and Matt Uberoi.

ALSO PRESENT: Councillor Larry Culhane

Cllr Karmel declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of 32A Vereker Road, as was acquainted with some of the objectors (2020/01566/FUL). As he had not discussed the application with them, he considered this would not prejudice his vote, he remained in the meeting and voted on the item.

To approve as an accurate record, and the Chair to sign, the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 4 August 2020.

The minutes of the meeting held on 4 August 2020 were agreed.

In view of the number of registered speakers on 32A Vereker Road, the Chair proposed that the running order of the agenda be changed to: 32A Vereker Road, followed by Olympia Exhibition Centre - 2020/01048/VAR and Olympia Exhibition Centre - 2020/01047/LBC. This was agreed by the Committee.

Please see the Addendum attached to the minutes which amended the report.

Cllr Karmel declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of 32A Vereker Road, as was acquainted with some of the objectors (2020/01566/FUL). As he had not discussed the application with them, he considered this would not prejudice his vote, he remained in the meeting and voted on the item.

The Committee heard representations from three residents in objection to the application.

The Committee heard a representation from the Applicant in support of the application.

The Committee heard a representation in objection from Councillor L Culhane, Ward Councillor, who provided apologies for absence from Andrew Slaughter MP who also objected to the application.

In the course of discussions, Councillor Alex Karmel proposed an amendment, that under Section 70A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Committee decline to determine the application, on the grounds that it is substantially the same as the previous applications submitted which have been refused. This was seconded by Councillor Matt Thorley.

The Committee voted on the proposed amendment for application 2020/01566/FUL as follows:

For:

2

Against:

5

Not Voting:

0

Not Voting as internet connection lost:

1

The Committee voted on the recommendations for application 2020/01566/FUL as follows:

Officer Recommendation 1

For:

3

Against:

5

Not Voting:

0

The Committee voted on reasons for refusal as follows:

            For:

            7

            Against:

            1

            Not Voting:

            0

            RESOLVED THAT:

Planning Application  2020/01566/FULbe refused for the following reason(s):

1. The proposals result in sub-standard living accommodation. In particular, the proposed layout results in the inclusion of a kitchen at basement level that would have inadequate natural light or ventilation.

Please see the Addendum attached to the minutes which amended the report.

Officers provided a presentation which covered both applications. As a result, the applicant spoke once in support.

The Committee heard representation from the Applicant in support of both applications.

The Committee voted on the recommendation for application 2020/01048/VAR as follows:

Officer Recommendation 1

For:

5

Against:

0

Not Voting:

2

Not Voting as internet connection lost:

1

Officer Recommendation 2

For:

5

Against:

0

Not Voting:

2

Not Voting as internet connection lost:

1

            RESOLVED THAT:

Planning Application 2020/01048/VARbe approved, subject to:

1.              That subject to there being no contrary direction from the Mayor for London that the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to grant planning permission upon the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement and subject to the conditions listed below.

2.              That the Chief Planning Officer after consultation with the Head of Law and

the Chair of the Planning and Development Control Committee be authorised to make any minor changes to the proposed Heads of Terms of the legal agreement or conditions, which may include the variation, addition or deletion of conditions, any such changes shall be within their discretion.

Please see the Addendum attached to the minutes which amended the report.

Officers provided a presentation which covered both applications. As a result, the applicant spoke once in support.

The Committee heard representations from the Applicant in support of both applications.

The Committee voted on the recommendation for application 2020/01047/LBC as follows:

Officer Recommendation 1

For:

5

Against:

0

Not Voting:

2

Not Voting as internet connection lost:

1

Officer Recommendation 2

For:

5

Against:

0

Not Voting:

2

Not Voting as internet connection lost:

1

            RESOLVED THAT:

Planning Application 2020/01047/LBCbe approved, subject to:

1.              That subject to there being no contrary direction from the Mayor for London that the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to grant listed building consent subject to the conditions listed below.

2.              That the Chief Planning Officer after consultation with the Head of Law and

the Chair of the Planning and Development Control Committee be authorised to make any minor changes to the proposed conditions, which may include the variation, addition or deletion of conditions, any such changes shall be within their discretion.