Decisions

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Decisions published

02/01/2020 - Upminster Cemetery Extension- Authority to commence a tendering process for the professional consultancy services of a Quantity Surveyor ref: 5460    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Technical Services

Decision published: 02/01/2020

Effective from: 02/01/2020

Lead officer: Ian Saxby


23/12/2019 - Bower Park Academy - Authority to commence a tendering process for the professional consultancy services of Project Management and Quantity Surveying services ref: 5459    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Technical Services

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 23/12/2019

Lead officer: Ian Saxby



19/12/2019 - P1678.18 - RISE PARK SCHOOL - INSTALLATION OF A MULTI-USE GAMES AREA (MUGA) ref: 5457    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 19/12/2019 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

Members considered the revised report and noted that the application had been called-in by Councillor Osman Dervish

 

With its agreement Councillor Osman Dervish addressed the Committee.

 

It was RESOLVED that PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED.


19/12/2019 - MINUTES ref: 5456    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 19/12/2019 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2019 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


19/12/2019 - DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ref: 5455    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 19/12/2019 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

There were no disclosures of interest.


19/12/2019 - P1604.17 - 148-192 NEW ROAD, RAINHAM - OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL BUILDINGS AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE FOR RESIDENTIAL USE PROVIDING UP TO 239 UNITS WITH ANCILLARY CAR PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESS ref: 5454    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 19/12/2019 - Strategic Planning Committee

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

The Committee considered the report, however it was RESOLVED to defer consideration of the report to enable:

 

·       An updated report to be brought to back to committee containing a summary and assessment of the late representations received

·       Full wording of the suggested conditions

 


19/12/2019 - PE/00894/19 - HOUSING OFFICE, THE ALDERMAN PH, ROTHBURY HOUSE, CREDITON HOUSE AND 70-84 CHIPPENHAM ROAD, ROMFORD - RESIDENTIAL LED REDEVELOPMENT OF SITE FOLLOWING DEMOLITION TO PROVIDE 200 NEW HOMES, 70% AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH A RANGE OF 1-4 BED UNI ref: 5453    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 19/12/2019 - Strategic Planning Committee

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

The Committee received a developer presentation from Kate Ives of Wates Residential.

 

The main issues raised by members for further consideration prior to submission of a planning application were:

 

·       The applicant was invited to consider the housing mix and level of parking provided

·       There was keenness to understand how the height, design and topography of the site would work together

·       There was also a keenness to understand the local sales and marketing strategy which would be employed

·       There was a wish to see the scheme ‘aiming high’ in ambition particularly given the wider context of Hilldene and Farnham Road.  Similarly, there was a wish to see the ‘grand design’ for the wider area

·       In relation to the wider area specifically, the applicant was invited to consider flexible ground floor uses

·       A request to see information regarding the demographic profile of the local area

·       A wish to see the unit mix reflecting that profile

·       The relationship with the church

·       The opportunity to recess any top floor

·       A site visit would be welcomed

 


19/12/2019 - MINUTES ref: 5452    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 19/12/2019 - Strategic Planning Committee

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 5 December were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


19/12/2019 - DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ref: 5451    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 19/12/2019 - Strategic Planning Committee

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

There were no disclosures of interest.


06/02/2020 - Prince Albert Public House Waterloo Estate ref: 5484    Recommendations Approved

The Leader of the Council will be asked to approve freehold purchase of Prince Albert Public House as part of the Waterloo Estate Land Assembly.

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 06/02/2020