David White All, I Have Now Spoken to Mark and He Agrees That We Have To
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David White From: Danny Thorpe Sent: 06 September 2016 14:36 To: Pippa Hack; Paul Feehily; Katrina Delaney; Esther Swales; Robert Sutton Cc: Denise Hyland; Mark James; Debbie Warren Subject: Tonight All, I have now spoken to Mark and he agrees that we have to defer. As that is technically a decision for the meeting, I think we need to prepare a statement for immediate release that says that will be the recommendation from Legal and we would expect that to be agreed. The next planning board (next week) will deal with that item on the agenda. If we could then email all the people we can, release the statement and tweet etc, that would be great. Katrina – this is for immediate release. The reputational risk of knowing and not doing anything is to great not to proceed. The quote should go from a council spokesperson. I’m also emailing all members of the board now to advise of the issue. Councillor Danny Thorpe Deputy Leader Royal Borough of Greenwich @DanLThorpe T: 07940 470 922 1 PLANNING BOARD DATE: 5th July 2016 TITLE: ITEM NO. Charlton Park, Charlton Park Road, Charlton, SE7 LEAD OFFICER WARDS: Charlton Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Skills 1. Decision Required 1.1 The Planning Board is requested to grant Outline Planning Permission for a new skate park in Charlton Park with all other matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) reserved for future considerations (16/0058/O). 1.2 The application drawings and supporting documents recommended for approval are set out below: GRCH-PSP01 Rev C, 2502-MA-N-DR-2001, Design & Access Statement, Site Plan, Block Plan and Deficiencies & Benefits Briefing Note. 2. Summary 2.1 This is an outline planning application for a new skate park in Charlton Park with all other matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) reserved for future consideration. The reserved matters are not to be considered under this application. 2.2 Charlton Park is an established recreational ground with a range of outdoor sporting and leisure facilities (gym, playground, football and cricket training pitches, changing room, cafe and toilets facilities). Charlton Park is approximately 21 hectares in size and bounded by Charlton Park Road to the North, Cemetery Lane to the East, Canberra Road and Charlton Park Lane to the South. Charlton House and its ground is located to the west of the site. 2.3 Charlton Park is designated as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), Green Chain and part of a larger Area of Special Character. The site is located within Charlton Village Conservation Area. 2.4 The proposed skate park would be situated to the south of an existing 2012 outdoor gym and would measure approximately 900 square metres in size, with a maximum length of 33 metre and 41.2 metres in width. The proposed skate park would mainly comprise of two skate bowls and a platform below the ground level, except for the hips of the bowls and platform which would be approximately 750mm above the ground level. 2.5 The principle of introducing an open air recreational use in MOL Land would be consistent with National, London and Local Policies. The proposed development would not result in the loss of any existing sporting facilities or recreational functions 1 | P a g e within Charlton Park as two existing outdoor table tennis tables associated with the outdoor gym would be relocated to the south within Charlton Park. The football training area would be moved to the east by 2.7 metres without compromising the size of the existing training pitches. One existing tree and a flower bed would be removed and replaced within the Park. 2.6 The proposed skate park is a significant distance from residential properties and Charlton House with no external lighting associated with the new development. Due to its siting and distance from neighbouring properties and Charlton House, it is considered that the proposed development would not have an adverse impact on residential amenities enjoyed by the neighbouring properties, the character of the MOL or have an adverse impact upon the setting of Charlton House and character of Charlton Village Conservation Area. 2.7 The proposal would also positively promote the provision of sports and recreation facilities in the Borough and assist residents to lead a more healthy and active lifestyle. The proposed facilities will be managed and maintained by the Council’s Park and Open Spaces Department. The design and construction of the Skate Park will be required to meet the Royal Society for the Preventions of Accidents (ROSPA) guidance for leisure and playground activities. The proposed development will also be subject to certificate by an external ROSPA accredited inspector and an annual inspection. 2.8 39 letters of objection and a petition with 734 signatures against the proposal were received. 65 letters of support and a petition with 933 signatures in support of this proposal were also received. The grounds of objection and support are set out in Sections 7 and 8 of this report. 2.9 The report sets out the details of the application and considers the responses to consultation together with the policy and other implications of the proposal. The report recommends that conditional planning permission be granted subject to the planning conditions and informatives. 3. Recommendation 3.1 The Board is requested to grant Outline Planning Permission for a new skate park in Charlton Park with all other matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) reserved for future considerations. Subject to the conditions set out below at section 3.2 of this report and the informatives listed below: 3.2 Conditions: Drawing Numbers: 1. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 2 | P a g e GRCH-PSP01 Rev C, 2502-MA-N-DR-2001, Design & Access Statement, Site Plan, Block Plan and Deficiencies & Benefits Briefing Note. Reason For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved plans. Reserved Matters: 2. No development shall be started until detailed plans/sections and elevations showing the following details in respect of the relevant parts of the development have been submitted to, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority and the relevant part of the development shall in all respects be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: i) Access; ii) Appearance; iii) Landscaping; iv) Layout; and v) Scale; Reason In order that the Council is satisfied with the details of the proposed development and to ensure compliance with Policies 2.18, 3.16, 3.19, 6.13, 7.3, 7.4, 7.8, 7.17 and 7.19, of the London Plan and Policies DH1, DH3, DH(b), OS1, OS(a), OS(f), IM(b) and IM(c), of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014). Expiration of Planning Permission: 3(a) An application for the approval of the reserved matters pursuant to condition 2 and for each phase of the development shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission; and 3(b) The development to which this permission relates shall begin not later than whichever is the later of the following dates: - a) the expiration of 3 years from the date of this outline planning permission; or b) the expiration of two years from the approval of the relevant phase of the reserved matters, or in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved. Reason To comply with Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (As Amended). The time limits are considered to be reasonable in view of the nature and timescale of the proposal. 3 | P a g e Facing/Surface Materials: 4. Full details of the facing/surface materials including samples to be used on all other finishing materials including paving, roads, means of enclosure, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority before the relevant part of the development is commenced. The scheme shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approval. Reason To ensure that the appearance of the development is satisfactory and that it contributes to the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policies 7.4, 7.8, 7.17 of the London Plan and Policy DH1 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014) External Illumination 5. No means of external illumination shall be installed without the submission of details and their prior approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority Reason: To protect the amenities of nearby residential properties and the surrounding area in accordance with Policy 7.15 of the London Plan and Policy E(a)of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014) Construction of Development: 6 The construction, earth removal and any mechanical building operations required to implement the development shall only be carried out between the hours of: Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 6.00pm Saturdays – 8am to 1.00pm And not at all on Sundays and Public and Bank Holidays Reason To protect the residential amenity of adjoining occupiers and ensure compliance with London Plan Policy 7.15 and Policy E(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014). Work Method Statement: 7. Prior to the commencement of any works and/or demolition/construction work on each relevant phase of the development a demolition/construction method statement shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.