Planning Committee – 04/02/15

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Wednesday 4 February 2015 at 7.00 p.m.

PRESENT: Councillors Karam Mohan, Patrick Cogan, Paul Conlan, Abdullah Gulaid, Kamaljit Kaur Nagpal, Shital Manro, Swaran Singh Padda, Tariq Mahmood, Aysha Raza, Simon Woodroofe, David Millican, Nigel Sumner and Gary Busttil.

1. Apologies for Absence There were none.

2. Urgent Matters There were none.

3. Matters to be Considered in Private There were none.

4. Declarations of Interest

With regard to Item 02, Land at junction of Leamington Park and Western Avenue, Councillor Shital Manro said that although not a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, for the reasons of openness and transparency, he reported that the applicant, Atul Pathak was known to him, but he had not discussed the planning application with him.

5. Minutes

Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 January 2015, be agreed as a true and correct record of the meeting.

6. Site Visit Attendance

The Chair confirmed that he and Councillors Patrick Cogan, Paul Conlan, Abdullah Gulaid, Shital Manro, Swaran Singh Padda, Tariq Mahmood, Aysha Raza, Simon Woodroofe, Nigel Sumner and Gary Busttil attended the site visits. Councillor Kamaljit Kaur Nagpal had attended all the site visits, with the exception of Item 4 – Smith Farm Estate. Councillor David Millican had sent his apologies.

7. Planning Applications and Enforcement Reports The Head of Planning Services submitted reports in relation to the following planning applications for determination by the Committee.

Application 01 in respect of Phase 4 of the Acton Gardens Masterplan Site comprising Chesterton Court, Grahame Tower and associated garages, Hanbury Road, South Acton Estate Acton, W3 8RH (Agent: Terence O’Rourke) (Ward: South Acton) Reserved matters application for Phase 4 of the Acton Gardens Masterplan The minutes should be read in conjunction with the agenda for the meeting. They are subject to approval and signature at the next meeting of this Committee. Page 1

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detailing Landscaping, Appearance, Scale, Access and Layout in relation to the construction of a part seven to nine storey high apartment building containing 107 units (33 no. 1-bedroom, 46 no. 2-bedroom, 25 no. 3-bedroom, and 3 no. 4-bedroom flats); associated private and semi-private amenity space, refuse / recycling and bicycle stores; a single-storey substation; 18 off-street car parking spaces and 19 on-street car parking spaces; provision of a public open space of approximately 4,900 sq.m; the closure of Hanbury Road and reconfiguration of the public highway to the east of its current position and the construction of a new north-south street between Bollo Bridge Road and Osborne Road; application made part pursuant to conditions 2 (Reserved Matters), 4 (Reserved Matters Details), 5 (Details of Public Realm Landscaping), 6 (Energy Strategy), 11 (Noise Mitigation Measures), 16 (Flood Risk Assessment), 18 (Tree Protection), 19 (Refuse and Recycling Enclosures), 20 (Archaeological Investigation), 22 (Rainwater and / or Greywater Recycling Systems), 25 (Boundary Treatments), 26 (Details of Secured by Design) and 35 (Timeframe for the Delivery of West Park) of outline planning permission LBE ref: P/2012/0708, dated 13/08/2013 (amended by minor material amendment application PP/2014/2142, dated 21/07/2014) for the multi-Phased regeneration of the South Acton Estate.

Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report and referred members to the updates provided in the Briefing Note.

Transport for London (TfL), the Metropolitan Police and the applicant had met on-site on 28 January 2015 to discuss the relocation of the existing bus stop on Bollo Bridge Road. TfL and the Metropolitan Police representative asked the applicant to reduce the proposed 5 metres width of the new footpath to between 3.8 – 4.0 metres, so that the additional width could be added to Bollo Bridge Road, where the proposed bus loading bay would be located. The Council’s Highways Engineer was satisfied with the recommended width of the footway and carriageway, and advised that the detailed design of both would be secured under a S.273 Agreement.

For clarification, the Committee was advised that with the inclusion of the Phase 4 development, there would be a net increase of 186 units in affordable tenure, constructed within the South Acton Estate since 2007. The net additional 186 units were comprised of 177 units in shared ownership tenure, and 9 units in social rent tenure.

Councillor Simon Woodroofe highlighted the application was part of a wider scheme and noted the overall net increase of units in affordable tenure.

Councillor Tariq Mahmood welcomed the regeneration the application would provide.

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In response to a question from Tariq Mahmood, Adrian Harding reported that a condition had been included as part of the recommendation to address the requirement to agree the location of the replacement bus stop.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions as detailed in the agenda.

Application 02 in respect of Land at junction of Leamington Park and Western Avenue, Acton W3 6TH (Agent: Katie Harley)(Ward: ) Redevelopment of the site to provide a two-storey freestanding restaurant (Use Class A3/A5) building with associated drive through; provision of vehicle access from western avenue; and egress from Leamington Park; car parking and landscaping including outdoor seating area; installation of 2.No of customer display and canopy and refuse storage.

Martin Gorst on behalf of Cycling Campaign, spoke in objection to the application. He stated that the proposal for a drive-in McDonalds did not, as claimed bring a new facility to the area. For drivers, there was a Burger King on the A40 about 1 k m away, near Tube Station. For locals, there were four fast food places within 200 metres of the site.

He said the A40 Green Corridor Policy was not being adhered to by the proposal. It was mainly concrete, with only a tiny strip of shrubbery. A drive-in McDonalds only encouraged non-sustainable transport. With 28 car park spaces, and a looping drive-in lane, there was no space left to plant the trees needed to make the A40 Green Corridor a reality. Instead, a back alleyway entrance to the site, plus the pollution caused by running engines would make this a ‘crime and grime corridor’.

Concerns were raised in relation to traffic safety. He said that a drive-in facility encouraged drinking and eating at the wheel, which was considered more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol or driving whilst using a phone. The proposed deceleration lane did not allow enough braking distance. He said the access road to the site would cut across the cycle path at an angle, allowing vehicles to cross it at speed and without a clear view of cyclists on their left. He said the Council had recognised that this was dangerous but they had not presented any plans to install a zebra crossing or signals. He said it was usual in planning for safety to be considered right from the start and not ‘bolted on at the end’. He said to make the crossing safe would require significant design changes, altering the road layout to slow vehicles down and provide better sight lines.

He raised a second concern regarding the introduction of the slip road that had taken away space that would have been available for the proposed East-West Cycle Superhighway. The shared use path was not suitable for fast moving commuter

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cyclists. He said a simple solution to these problems was to provide vehicle access from Leamington Park. He stated he had received a letter from Andrew Gilligan, ‘cycling tsar’ raising concern about the impact of the application on the proposed Cycle Superhighway. Martin Gorst urged the Committee to reject the application.

Atul Pathak, the applicant and Managing Director (Appt Corporation Ltd t/a McDonald’s) responded to the points raised. He told the Committee that he owned and operated 26 McDonald’s restaurants across North West London, including four in Ealing. In response to concerns raised regarding cycle provision near the site, he said he was fully aware of ’s (TfL) Cycle Superhighway proposals. He had been working with TfL to ensure the proposal aligned with the aspirations to deliver a green verge, a cycle path, a cycle superhighways standard and a pedestrian path. He would continue to work with TfL to ensure these were delivered. He said it was important to note that these proposals did not form part of this planning application. He said, he had worked with Council officers and they had confirmed that a raised zebra crossing at the deceleration lane/cycle junction was acceptable.

He said that based on research commissioned by McDonald’s, his restaurants in Ealing contributed £12.2 million annually to the local economy. He said with the approval of the application, even more would be added to the local economy, including at least the creation of 100 new jobs. He cared passionately about developing his staff and he provided a special training facility for them to complete their apprenticeships and GCSE in Maths and English. He told the Committee that in 2013 he organised a large scale Capital Clean-Up event in Windmill Estate, which was attended by the local MP, many local councillors, Police and officers from Ealing Council along with over 50 McDonald’s staff. Last year, he piloted ‘Safe Space’ with Ealing Police. The programme had already helped two young people come away from gangs and they were now working in his restaurants. He told members he sponsored a number of local and national charities. Last year, he raised and donated over £75,000. In 2014, he had launched a Community Awards Scheme, which provided local charities and community groups with donations and support. He said, if approved, he would work hard to make sure the new restaurant not only provided jobs and investment, but became part of the East Acton community.

Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report and referred members to the updates provided in the Briefing Note.

Four further written representations had been received. Residents Association had raised concerns in relation the proliferation of fast food uses in the area, noise, the number of advertising signs, visual amenity, vehicle access from the Western Avenue and the need to increase the width of planting to fulfil the design principle for the green corridor. No.39 Park View had raised concerns in relation to

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length of the deceleration lane, noise and air pollution, the development not contributing to the delivery of a Green Corridor, security for pedestrians using the alleyway entrance and the dangers of eating and drinking whilst at driving. No.35 Blondin Avenue had stated that the vehicular access from A40 was poorly thought out and would create conflict with cyclists. The proposal would create unnecessary danger to the proposed cycle super highways with vehicles using the site. The proposal compromised active travel and would damage future transport needs. Ealing Cycling Campaign had raised objections in relation to vehicular access, safety and that the deceleration lane would reduce the width available for the Cycle Superhighway.

Councillor Abdullah Gulaid raised concerns in relation to pollution in Horn Lane, the number of McDonalds restaurants in Ealing and the health of residents. He was keen for a Safety Audit to be undertaken, prior to development.

Councillor Shital Manro noted that TfL was satisfied with the application. He said the proposal was acceptable.

Adrian Harding reported that the Council’s Assistant Director of Transport had contacted TfL directly and they had confirmed the scheme was acceptable.

Councillor David Millican said he was reassured by comments of the Planning Officers and confirmation from the Assistant Director of Transport. He felt the application was acceptable.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions subject to the satisfactory completion of a legal agreement as detailed in the agenda with addition of cycle parking condition as per briefing note and a condition requiring a Safety Audit to read as follows:

Cycle Parking

16. Details of cycle parking including location and elevations shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Cycle parking should be provided in a secure and lockable compound. The type of stand proposed must allow both wheels and the frame of the bicycle to be locked.

REASON: To ensure that there is adequate provision for cycle parking within the site in accordance policy 6.13 of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013), policies 1.1, 1.2, & 3.8 of the Ealing Development (Core) Strategy 2012, policies 6.9 & 6.13 of The London Plan 2011.

Safety Audit

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17. Prior to the commencement of development on site of development hereby approved, there shall be submitted to the local planning authority for their approval in writing details of the access arrangements and layout together with a safety audit for the proposed scheme as well as its interface with the proposed Cycle Superhighway along the A40 – Western Avenue. The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved access and layout details and safety audit recommendations and shall thereafter be retained as such.

REASON: To ensure highway safety and to encourage cycling site in accordance policy 1.1 of the Ealing Development (Core) Strategy 2012 and policies 6.1, 6.2 & 6.9 of The London Plan 2011.

Application 03 in respect of Ealing Filmworks, 59-61 New Broadway W5 5BG (Agent: Mr Nick Green, Savills) (Ward: Ealing Broadway) Variation of condition 4(R) (on-site children's play space) and variation of condition 34 (cinema opening hours) of planning permission PP/2013/3938 dated 17/07/2014 for the redevelopment of the site (following demolition of existing buildings except for retained cinema façade) to provide multi-screen cinema of up to 2,503 sq m, incorporating up to 900sq m other Class D2 leisure space, between 4,509 sq m and 4, 934 sq m mixed commercial floor space (Classes A1/A2/ A3/A4/ D2) at ground and part first floor level, gallery space (Class D1) and between 143 and 161 residential units (Class C3) in buildings of between 5 and 7 storeys in height. Creation of public realm including outdoor performance space. Change of use of unit to the rear of No.49 New Broadway to bicycle store and change of use of unit to the rear of rear of No.55 New Broadway to management office suite. Alterations to and creation of new vehicular and pedestrian access routes. Associated servicing areas and disabled car parking spaces. (Outline Planning Application for layout and access). Variation to condition 4(R) to provide for rewording of the condition to require details of the provision within the public realm of play features for children under 5 who live at the site and variation to condition 34 to provide for a variation in opening hours to 06.00hrs to 00.30hrs Sunday to Wednesday and 06.00hrs to 01.30hrs Thursday to Saturday and Bank Holidays.

Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report and referred members to the updates provided in the Briefing Note.

Councillor David Millican queried why the application had been brought to Committee for consideration at this stage, given that a developer would be making lots of future changes to the scheme.

Jackie Adams (Legal) advised that it was likely the application had been submitted for operational reasons and the reason for the timing of an application is not a planning

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consideration and provided that there was sufficient information to enable the Committee to make a decision the application should be considered on its own merits.

Councillor Simon Woodroofe welcomed the application and asked if the cinema would have 20 or 8 screens. In response Jackie Adams reported that the original 2003 application had indicated that there would be 20 screens, however the current application had not been prescriptive in terms of the number of screen, but had indicated it would likely be about 8 screens.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions as detailed in the agenda.

Application 04 in respect of 24 Corringway, Ealing W5 3AA (Agent: Mavern Plan Ltd) (Ward: ) Construction of a two-storey four-bedroom detached dwelling house; with off-street parking for two cars, rear amenity space with associated timber decking (Following demolition of existing detached garage)

Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report and referred members to the updates provided in the Briefing Note.

The Committee report, in error, had omitted reference to a submission received by the Hanger Hill (Haymills) Estate Conservation Area Advisory Panel. The comments made were detailed in the Briefing Note.

With regard to the Officer response set out in the Briefing Note, Councillor Nigel Sumner said that the response should have been from a Conservation Officer rather than a Planning Officer.

Adrian Harding advised members that given the siting and design of the dwelling, it was not considered that the proposal would result in a detrimental harm to the residential amenity of adjoining residents. The principle of the development was supported as it increased housing supply at an appropriate residential density.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions as detailed in the agenda.

Application 05 in respect of Dickens Yard & The Church of Christ The Saviour, New Broadway, Ealing W5 2XA (Agent: St George West London Ltd) (Ward: Ealing Broadway) Variation of condition 67 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/2008/0156 dated 23/11/2009 for Demolition of existing buildings (part of the stable

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block, the Town Hall Annexe, nos. 2-12 New Broadway, existing Parish Hall and boundary wall to west and south of the church forecourt/carpark), and construction of 7 new buildings (ranging from 2 storeys to 14 storeys plus enclosed rooftop access) with retention of former fire station and part stable block, to provide maximum of 698 residential units; 9,040sqm retail (Use Class A1/A3), 139sqm office (Use Class B1), 920sqm Health Spa (Use Class D2) and 325sqm community use (Use Class D1), with basement car parking, associated public realm and landscaping and vehicular access off Longfield Avenue and pedestrian accesses from Longfield Avenue, Springbridge Road and New Broadway (as amended by planning permission PP/2013/5670 dated 14/02/2014) for landscape improvements to the public square including space for public art, relocation of community facility from first floor of Block H, extension of restaurant/café on ground floor of Block H to first floor and inclusion of residential accommodation for caretaker of church and alterations to the height, footprint and materials of Block G to provide a total increased floor space of 175.8sqm

Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report and referred members to the updates provided in the Briefing Note.

Members attention was drawn to the ninth bullet point in the Briefing Note regarding the impact of the proposal on the adjacent Grade ll* Listed Church. Adrian Harding reported that the impact on the Listed Building would be largely unchanged as a result of the proposal. It was considered that the Listed Building would remain relatively unaffected by the proposal, but that members should have special regard to the impact of the proposal on its setting.

Councillor Tariq Mahmood welcomed the development and said the scheme would make a significant contribution to the design and overall appearance of the Dickens Yard Development and provide an impressive community space.

The Chair said the proposed amendments would overall provide for a more attractive development and he supported the proposal.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions as detailed in the agenda and subject to the satisfactory variation of a legal agreement.

Application 06 in respect of Smith Farm Estate, Old Bridge Close, , UB5 6UA (Agent: Mr George Gemei) (Ward: Broadway) Installation of sports pitch, reconstruction of car parking spaces, and boundary fencing (Deemed Consent application by )

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Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report and referred members to the updates provided in the Briefing Note.

The proposal was considered acceptable with regards to principle, design and appearance, noise and disturbance and potential impact upon the amenity of neighbouring properties and the users of the site.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions as detailed in the agenda

Application 07 in respect St Anns School, Springfield Road, , W7 (Agent: EC Harris) (Ward: ) Installation of a temporary single storey modular double classroom with ramp, stairs and associated landscape works (Deemed Consent)

Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report.

The proposal was considered acceptable with regards to principle, design and appearance, and potential impact upon the amenity of neighbouring properties and the users of the site.

Members elected to unanimously support the application.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions as detailed in the agenda

Application 08 in respect 2-4 Eccleston Road, , London W13 0RL (Agent: ICRB Consultants) (Ward: Elthorne) Part single, part two storey rear extension; two storey side extension; and extension of the existing rear roof extension to religious, educational and community building with ancillary residential accommodation (Revised Drawings)

Adrian Harding (Interim Major Projects Manager) introduced the report and referred members to the updates provided in the Briefing Note.

Councillor Shital Manro said he understood the concerns raised by the objectors, but he felt the proposal would tidy and improve the area. He welcomed the scheme and said it would provide a better facility for residents.

Councillor David Millican asked how the Travel Plan would be enforced.

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Adrian Harding advised the Committee that the details of the submitted Travel Plan would have to be robust and if they were not the development would not be authorised. He said failure to comply with the Travel Plan would be a breach of condition and enforcement action would be taken.

Jackie Adams (Legal) referred to the wording of the condition and confirmed that the Travel Plan would include measurable actions and targets that would be monitored; failure to meet targets would lead to enforcement action being taken.

Councillor Aysha Raza highlighted that cycle parking had been incorporated into the scheme, so she felt the applicant had thought about promoting sustainable travel. She welcomed the application.

Councillor Tariq Mahmood said that arrangements could be made with the nearby mosque for use of their car park when needed.

The Chair reported that members had undertaken a site visit and had had the opportunity to view site location. He welcomed the application.

Resolved:-

GRANT - with conditions as detailed in the agenda

8. Date of Next Meeting It was noted the next meeting would take place on Wednesday 25 February 2015.

The meeting finished at 8:15 p.m.

Councillor Hynes/Councillor Mohan…………………………………………………………

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