Agenda and minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 October 2020 were confirmed as correct.

The Principal Development Management Officer (PDMO) introduced a report on an application from the Council seeking approval of all reserved matters relating to Phases 2B and 2C at Gascoigne Estate East, King Edward Road, Barking, the proposal for which was a resubmission of a previously approved application for reserved matters (19/00310/FUL), and comprising 526 dwellings, up to 822 sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, and B1) a public square, and associated access roads, car parking and landscaping.

In addition to internal and internal consultations, a total of 1154 letters were sent to neighbouring properties together with the requisite site and press notices. No objections were received.

By way of background the report outlined the previous planning approvals relating to the wider development including the recent outline approval to reserved matters granted for Phase 3 in September 2020.

Whilst the overall number of units remained the same, the proposal was for an increase in the number of 3 and 4 bed units whilst maintaining the 65:35 split between affordable and private tenures. An officer presentation accompanied the report and outlined the proposed site plan including the various development blocks, a breakdown of the building phases, details of the outline masterplan including building heights and proposed massing, typical floor plans, building materials, landscaping, examples of street elevations and various illustrative images of the development.

The officer conclusion was that the scale, siting and design of the development was considered appropriate to the site’s context and would result in a high-quality finish, whilst respecting the amenity of neighbouring occupiers. Subject to a number of conditions, one of which (condition 14) was updated as detailed in an addendum reported as presented, the proposal was therefore considered acceptable, and in those circumstances,

The Committee resolved to: 

1.  Agree the reasons for approval as set out in this report,

2.  Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Growth (or other authorised

   officer) in consultation with LBBD Legal Services to grant planning

   permission subject the completion of a Deed of Variation under S106 of

  the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) based on the

  Heads of Terms identified at Appendix 6 and the Conditions listed at

  Appendix 5 of the report, and

 3.  That, if by 1 March 2021 the legal agreement has not been completed,

  the Director of Inclusive Growth has delegated authority to refuse

   planning permission or extend this timeframe to grant approval.

The Principal Development Management Officer (PDMO) introduced a report on an application from the Council seeking planning permission at Gascoigne West Phase 2, IG11 for the demolition of all existing buildings and structures; and, construction of buildings ranging from 3 to 20 storeys, to provide 386 residential units (Class C3), flexible ancillary ‘residents hub’ (Class D1, A1, A3, B1) (202 sqm GEA), associated means of access, ancillary plant, servicing, car parking, landscape and associated works. This application would affect the setting of a conservation area, a grade 2 listed building and an ancient monument.

In addition to internal and internal consultations, a total of 2418 letters were sent to neighbouring properties together with the requisite site and press notices. A total of 6 objections were received. Officer comments on the responses to the consultation were contained in the planning assessment detailed in the report.

The officer assessment of the application was that following careful consideration of the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework, the Development Plan and all other relevant material considerations, it was concluded that the proposal was acceptable. In reaching that view the officer was satisfied that any potential material harm in terms of the impact of the proposal on the surrounding area would reasonably be mitigated through compliance with the listed conditions and associated legal agreement. Accordingly,

The Committee resolved to: 

1.  Agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report, and

2.  delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Growth (or other authorised Officer) in consultation with LBBD Legal Services to grant planning permission subject to any direction from the Mayor of London, the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) based on the Heads of Terms identified at Appendix 7 of the report, as amended in an addendum report circulated after the publication of the agenda, and the

  Conditions listed at Appendix 6 of the report; and

3.  That, if by 30 May 2021 the legal agreement has not been completed, the Director of Inclusive Growth (or other authorised Officer) is

delegated authority to refuse planning permission or extend this timeframe to grant approval.

The Graduate Planner (GP), Be First Development Management Team  introduced a report on an application from V&C Property Developments seeking planning permission for the construction of a two storey two-bedroom dwelling attached to an existing property with private amenity space at 7 Legon Avenue, Rush Green, Romford RM7 0UJ.

In addition to internal and internal consultations, a total of 9 letters were sent to neighbouring properties together with the requisite site and press notices, and which resulted in 7 objections  which in summary related to inadequate off-street parking provision, loss of day light and sunlight and overlooking and health and safety concerns from associated construction works. Officer comments on the response to the objections were contained in the planning assessment detailed in the report. There were no registered speakers.

The officer assessment of the application was that following careful consideration of the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework, the Development Plan and all other relevant material considerations, it was concluded that the proposal would have an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and wider local area without negatively impacting the amenity of neighbouring properties. The new dwelling was considered acceptable in promoting the use of sustainable transport through appropriate cycle parking, removing off-street parking, returning the area to grass and providing adequate waste and recycling provisions. As such, the proposal was considered acceptable and in keeping with the development policies and would be a welcome addition to the Borough’s housing stock. Therefore,

The Committee resolved to:

Agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report, and have

delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Growth (or other authorised Officer) to grant planning permission based on the Conditions & Informatives listed in Appendix 5 of the report.

The Development Management Officer (MO) introduced a report on an application from Be First seeking approval for a S.73 non-material amendment to vary a condition (No.2- Approved Drawings) of planning permission 18/00555/FUL related to the erection of a 5-storey building to provide ground floor community space and artists workspace and 12 dwellings above dedicated for artists at 36-40 Linton Road, Barking IG11 8HR.

In addition to internal and internal consultations, a total of 184 letters were sent to neighbouring properties together with the requisite site and press notices. One objection was received which was noted on the basis that the development already has a permission, the officer comments on which were contained in the planning assessment detailed in the report.

The officer assessment of the application was that following careful consideration of the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework, the Development Plan and all other relevant material considerations, the proposed s.73 minor material amendments application to vary condition 2 (Approved Drawings) attached to permission reference 18/00555/FUL is considered to have an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the approved development, street scene and the surrounding local area, without having an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity, given the developments commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Accordingly,

The Committee resolved to: 

1.  Agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report,

2.  Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Growth (or other authorised Officer) in consultation with LBBD Legal Services to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a Deed of Variation to a S106 agreement based on the Heads of Terms identified at Appendix 6 of the report and the Conditions listed in Appendix 5 of the report, and

3.  That, if by 30 May 2021 the Deed of Variation has not been completed, the Director of Inclusive Growth (or other authorised Officer) is delegated authority to refuse planning permission or extend this timeframe to grant approval.

The Principal Development Management Officer (PDMO), Be First Development Management Team , introduced a report on an application from LBBD for a Section 96A Non-Material Amendment following a grant of planning permission on 24 October 2018 (18/00940/FUL) at Barking Riverside Area, Renwick Road, Barking. The application sought an amendment to Condition 1 (Submission of Reserved Matters) and the insertion of a new Condition 54 (Sub Framework Plans).

In relation to the application the PDMO presented legal opinions sought by both Be First on behalf of LBBD and Barking Riverside Ltd (‘the applicant’) as to the statutory definition of what would constitute non-material, given the local planning authority must be satisfied that the amendment sought is non-material in order to grant an application under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). 

Officers concluded that having regard to the effect of the proposed changes in the context of the overall scheme as originally granted, and in the light of the legal opinion, it was considered that for the reasons set out in the report the proposed changes constituted a non-material amendment, and in those circumstances, 

The Committee resolved to:

1. Agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

2. Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Growth in consultation with LBBD Legal Services to approve the Non-Material Amendment subject to the completion of a Deed of Variation under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) based on the Heads of Terms identified in the report along with the listed conditions, and

3. That, if by 28 February 2021 the legal agreement had not been completed, the Director of Inclusive Growth had delegated authority to refuse planning permission or extend this timeframe to grant approval.