Agenda and minutes

Councillor Dacre declared an interest in item (3) on the agenda as a local resident who is affected by the proposal. 

Councillor Bell (Chair), asked if Members agreed that the Minutes of the Planning Committee (C) meetings held on 21st May 2015 were accepted as a true and accurate record. Members agreed following the amendment of two grammatical errors, and minutes were signed by the Chair.

5 – 9 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, SE8 (Item 3 on the agenda)

The Planning Officer outlined late objections received from Environmental Health before outlining the details of two applications to be jointly considered for the installation of a new shop front and an automated teller machine in the front elevation at 5-9 Deptford High Street SE8, together with the installation of air conditioning/refrigeration plant, fire exit gates and access gate to the rear (DC/15/91674), and the display of one externally illuminated fascia sign displaying the ASDA logo, one externally illuminated ATM sign and one externally applied vinyl sign (transparent with white lettering) at 5-9 Deptford High Street SE8 (DC/15/91681).

Before the start of the meeting, a Councillor Briefing Note prepared by the applicant (ASDA) was handed to Members and tabled. The document outlined measures taken to mitigate issues potentially raised against air conditioning, shopfront, signage in a conservation area, and servicing and deliveries.

The Committee received verbal representation from Mr Doug Wilson (the applicant) and Mr Matt Walton from HGP Architects, acting as agent for application No. DC/15/91674. Mr Wilson presented the scheme, and both he and Mr Walton addressed Members questions regarding the development.

The Committee received verbal representation from Mr Keith Tillman, a member on the Amenity Societies Panel, Lewisham Design Review Panel, as well as resident in the area of the proposal. Mr Tillman outlined objections to the proposed development on behalf of local residents in regard to No. DC/15/91674, only. The issues raised included those relating to the sound generated by the air conditioning unit, concern over operating hours, and the proposed smoking area at the rear of the property. Mr Tillman proposed that a recorded sound sample/video be shared with the Committee as a foundation to his arguments. Kevin Chadd clarified that the Committee would be required to conduct a vote as to whether the additional information be shared or not. The Committee unanimously voted in favour, however the video was not shared.

The Committee received verbal representation from Councillor Brenda Dacres,  a resident in the area of the proposal. Ms Dacres outlined objections pertaining to application No. DC/15/91674, only. The issues raised included those relating to the sound generated by the air conditioning unit before a proper consultation process had been followed, potential sound of servicing trollies on the pavement, servicing hours, the smoking area at the rear of the property, and other smells generated by the store.

Councillor Dacres exited the room to allow for deliberations.

Following questions and deliberation by Members, Councillor John Paschoud initiated a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation and grant planning permission subject to conditions as guided by officers for application No. DC/15/91681, only. It was seconded by Councillor Bell (Chair).

Members voted as follows for application DC/15/91681:

FOR:                Ogunbadewa (Vice-Chair), Clarke, Hilton, Hooks, and Ibitson.

RESOLVED:     That planning permission be granted in respect of application No. DC/15/91681, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

Further questions were addressed and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

178 LEAHURST ROAD, SE13 (Item 4 on the agenda)

The Planning Officer outlined details and answered Councillor queries regarding the proposal for the construction of a single-storey rear extension and roof extension to the rear roof slope of 178 Leahurst Road SE13, together with the installation of roof lights in the front roof slope.

The Committee received verbal representation from Mr Gaurav Verma, the applicant. Mr Verma presented the scheme once circulating copies of the transcript of his remarks to Members, and addressed Members questions regarding the development.

Following questions and deliberation by Members, Councillor Bell initiated a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation and grant planning permission subject to conditions as guided by officers. It was seconded by Councillor Clarke.

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                Councillor Ogunbadewa (Vice-Chair), Dacres, Hilton, Hooks, Ibitson, and John Paschoud.

RESOLVED:     That planning permission be granted in respect of application No. DC/15/90948, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

4 LAMEROCK ROAD, BR1 (Item 5 on the agenda)

The Planning Officer outlined details of and answered Councillor queries regarding the retrospective proposal for the retention of a single storey extension to the rear of 4 Lamerock Road, BR1 (DC/14/90243).

The Committee received verbal representation from Ms Colleen Greenland, the applicant. Ms Greenland presented the scheme, circulated copies of additional photographs of the property, and addressed Members questions regarding the development.

Following questions and deliberation by Members, Councillor Ibitson initiated a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation and grant retrospective planning permission subject to conditions as guided by officers. It was seconded by Councillor Bell (Chair).

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                Ogunbadewa (Vice-Chair), Dacres, Clarke, Hilton, Hooks, and John Paschoud.

RESOLVED:     That planning permission be granted in respect of application No. DC/14/90243, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

32 MT ASH GARDENS, SE26 (Item 6 on the agenda)

The Planning Officer outlined details of and answered Councillor queries regarding the proposal for the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension, construction of a new part one/part two storey extension to the rear together with the partial excavation of the back garden to provide a new lowered patio area (DC/14/90313).

The Committee received verbal representation from Mr Don Orike from Don Orike Architects Ltd, acting as agent on behalf of the applicant. Mr Orike presented the scheme and addressed Members questions regarding the development.

Following questions and deliberation by Members, Councillor Ibitson initiated a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation and grant planning permission subject to conditions as guided by officers. It was seconded by Councillor John Paschoud with the recommendation that the conditions be altered to address the mature tree at the rear of the property.

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                Councillor Bell (Chair), Ogunbadewa (Vice-Chair), Clarke, Dacres, Hilton, and Hooks.

RESOLVED:     That planning permission be granted in respect of application No. DC/14/90313, subject to the conditions as outlined in the report as well as changes to the wording of Condition (3) to read as follows:

(3)        No development shall commence on site until a Construction

         Logistics Management Plan has been submitted to and         

         approved in writing by the local planning authority. The plan 

         shall include but not limited to the following:-

(a) Full details of the number and time of construction vehicle trips to the site with the intention and aim of reducing the impact of construction vehicle activity.

(b) Measures to deal with safe pedestrian and vehicular movement

        (c) Measures to mitigate effects on neighbours

        (d) Dust mitigation measures

        (e) Measures to deal with land stability

        (f) Measures to deal with the impact on trees

The measures specified in the approved details shall be implemented prior to commencement of development and shall be adhered to during the period of construction.

Reason: In order to ensure satisfactory vehicle management and to comply with Policy 14 Sustainable movement and transport of the Core Strategy (June 2011), and Policy 5.3 Sustainable design and construction, Policy 6.3 Assessing effects of development on transport capacity and Policy 7.14 Improving air quality of the London Plan (2015).

   49A DRAKEFELL ROAD, SE14 (Item 7 on the agenda)

The Planning Officer outlined details of and answered Councillor queries regarding the proposal for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of 49A Drakefell Road, SE14.

The Committee received verbal representation from Mr Joseph Ludkin, the applicant. Mr Ludkin presented the scheme and addressed Members questions regarding the development.

Following questions and deliberation by Members, Councillor Bell (Chair) initiated a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation and grant planning permission subject to the conditions outlined in the officer’s report. It was seconded by Councillor Ibitson.

Members voted as follows:

FOR:                Councillor Ogunbadewa (Vice-Chair), Clarke, Dacres, Hilton, Hooks, and John Paschoud.

The meeting ended at 9:45pm           Chair