Agenda, decisions and minutes

 None received.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of the Strategic Planning Committee held on 22 June 2020 and the AGM, Strategic Planning Committee held on 15 July 2020 be agreed and signed as a correct record.

The Committee

RESOLVED

That it be agreed to:

GRANT planning permission subject to a S106 Legal Agreement, for the comprehensive redevelopment of land at the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14 including:

•           demolition of existing structures to deliver a mixed use development comprising 324 residential units (Use Class C3), flexible retail and commercial floorspace (Use Class A1/A3/B1), a Pharmacy (Use Class A1), a GP surgery (Use Class D1) and community space (Use Class D2) in buildings ranging from 3 to 12 storeys, provision of disabled car parking, cycle parking and servicing facilities, landscaping and other associated works.

Subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the report.

Under Standing Orders:

Councillor of Telegraph Hill Ward: Luke Sorba

Councillor of Bellingham Ward: Allan Hall

Apologies:  Councillors Aisling Gallagher

OFFICERS: Director of Planning (DoP),Major and Strategic Projects Manager (MSPM), Development Management Officer (DMO), Planning Officer (Officer) and Committee Officer.

EXTERNAL LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE: Charles Merrett, Barrister, Francis Taylor Building.

Item

No.

1          Declarations of Interest

None received.

2          Minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of the Strategic Planning Committee held on 22 June 2020 and the AGM, Strategic Planning Committee held on 15 July 2020 be agreed and signed as a correct record.

3          LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14

The Planning Officer, gave an illustrative presentation recommending the grant of planning permission for the

·      Comprehensive redevelopment of Land at the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14, including demolition of existing structures to deliver a mixed use development comprising:

o    324 residential units (Use Class C3), flexible retail and commercial floorspace (Use Class A1/A3/B1), a Pharmacy (Use Class A1), a GP surgery (Use Class D1) and community space (Use Class D2) in buildings ranging from 3 to 12 storeys, provision of disabled car parking, cycle parking and servicing facilities, landscaping and other associated works.

The committee noted the report and that the main issues were:

·      Principle of Development

·      Housing

·      Provision of GP Surgery, Pharmacy and Community Space

·      Urban Design

·      Impact on Adjoining Properties

·      Agent of Change

·      Transport

·      Sustainable Development

·      Natural Environment

·      Planning Obligations

Following the presentation, members’ raised concerns regarding affordability, density, diversity, height, social housing, amenity space and, noise pollution protections.

The Officer advised Members the Mayor’s Affordable Housing and Viability SPG outlined the London Living Rent and Build to Rent elements of the scheme, which included the availability of secure tenancies of at least three years. This would be secured via the s.106 agreement. The Officer advised London Living Rents were calculated and, reviewed annually by the Greater London Authority (GLA). Rents were variable by wards and boroughs. It was advised that generally London Living Rent was a 1/3 less than living rents on the market. The Officer advised the annual rents were announced by the GLA annually. The DoP provided figures relating to the London Living Rent.

The Officer informed the Committee that residential density of the proposed scheme was above the recommended density for an “urban” location. The site would move away from an “urban” location to a more “central” location as defined by the current London Plan density matrix, which in turn would permit higher densities than that currently proposed. It was also advised that the draft London Plan removed the density matrix and focused on a design-led approach.

It was further advised that the proposed development would provide plenty amenity spaces, including working spaces and, were considered acceptable.

The Officer advised the Committee the London Plan encouraged the optimisation of sites in terms of quantum and quality, which included height. It was confirmed that the development design was presented twice to LBL’s Design  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.