Agenda item

The Committee considered the reports and without debate, RESOLVED that in respect of planning application P1413.11 the Committee noted that the development was liable for the Mayor’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in accordance with London Plan Policy 8.3 and that the applicable fee was based on an internal gross floor area of 555m² and amounts to £11,110.

That the proposal was unacceptable as it stood but would be acceptable subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Legal Agreement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), to secure the following:

·        To limit the height of container storage on the Land in the Area marked ‘A’ on the Plan to a maximum of five (5) containers at all times

·        Not to stack any containers on the Land in the Area marked ‘B’ on the Plan at any time

·        To pay towards the Councils costs in preparing this Agreement

·        To pay towards the Councils costs of monitoring the obligations contained in the Agreement

That Staff be authorised to enter into a legal agreement to secure the above and upon completion of that agreement, grant planning permission subject to the informative set out below:

            INFORMATIVE

Reason for Approval:

Any harm to the Green Belt is outweighed by the applicant's demonstration of very special circumstances, and therefore the development complies with Policy DC45 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

In respect of planning application P1414.11 the Committee noted that the development was liable for the Mayor’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in accordance with London Plan Policy 8.3 and that the applicable fee is based on an internal gross floor area of 237.25m² and amounts to £4,745.

That the proposal was unacceptable as it stood but would be acceptable subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Legal Agreement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), to secure the following:

·        To limit the height of container storage on the Land in the Area marked ‘A’ on the Plan to a maximum of five (5) containers at all times

·        Not to stack any containers on the Land in the Area marked ‘B’ on the Plan at any time

·        To pay towards the Councils costs in preparing this Agreement

·        To pay towards the Councils costs of monitoring the obligations contained in the Agreement

That Staff be authorised to enter into a legal agreement to secure the above and upon completion of that agreement, grant planning permission subject to the condition and informative set out below:

1.         The building hereby permitted shall not be used other than for purposes ancillary to the main use of the site.

Reason: To ensure that the use of the building does not result in adverse impacts upon the surrounding area.

            INFORMATIVE

Reason for Approval:

Any harm to the Green Belt is outweighed by the applicant's demonstration of very special circumstances, and therefore the development complies with Policy DC45 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

The vote for the resolution to grant planning permission was carried by 7 votes to 0 with 1 abstention. Councillors Oddy, Binion, Brace, Kelly, Misir, Hawthorn and Ower voted for the resolution to grant planning permission. Councillor Durrant abstained from voting.

As stated at the beginning of the minutes Councillor Tebutt declared a pecuniary interest in the application. Councillor Tebbutt advised that the applicant was a member of family. Councillor Tebbutt left the room during the discussion and took no part in the voting.

As stated at the beginning of the minutes Councillor Binion declared an interest in the application. Councillor Binion advised that she was a close friend of the applicant. Councillor Binion left the room during the discussion and took no part in the voting.