Agenda and minutes

To note that Councillor MD Shamsed Chowdhury had replaced Councillor Ryan Jude

To note any further changes to the membership.

1.1           It was noted that Councillor Md Shamsed Chowdhury was substituting for Councillor Ryan Jude.

To receive declarations by members and officers of the existence and nature of any personal or prejudicial interests in matters on this agenda.

2.1      Councillor Nafsika Butler-Thalassis explained that a week before the meeting, all four Members of the Sub-Committee were provided with a full set of papers including a detailed officer’s report on each application; together with bundles of every single letter or e-mail received in respect of every application, including all letters and emails containing objections or giving support. Members of the Sub-Committee read through everything in detail prior to the meeting. Accordingly, if an issue or comment made by a correspondent was not specifically mentioned at this meeting in the officers’ presentation or by Members of the Sub-Committee, it did not mean that the issue had been ignored. Members would have read about the issue and comments made by correspondents in the papers read prior to the meeting.

2.2      Councillors Butler-Thalassis, Chowdhury and Sanquest declared that in respect of Item 1 they were colleagues with Councillors Jude and Ormsby who had commented on the application, but they had held no discussions with them regarding it.

To sign the minutes of the last meeting as a correct record of proceedings.

3.1      RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2022 be signed by the Chair as a correct record of proceedings.

Applications for decision

The Chair agreed to hear the applications in the following order: 1, 6, 2, 3, 4 and 6.

Conversion of garage into habitable space and erection of a mansard roof extension with raising the height of the party wall with 18 Upbrook Mews.

An additional representation was received from Councillors Ryan Jude and Ellie Ormsby (28.11.22).

Late representations were received from two local residents (06.12.22 and 02.12.22).

Joanne Jong addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

That conditional permission be granted.

Use of part basement, part ground, and first to fifth floor plans as a tourist hostel (Class C1). Installation of photovoltaic panels and plant at roof level, internal alterations and replacement of windows with louvres at second floor level on east elevation.

           An additional representation was received from Centro (29.11.22).

A late representation was received from Centro (05.12.22).

Luke Raistrick addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

RESOLVED: (Grant – Councillors Butler-Thalassis, Chowdhury and Langford; Refuse: Councillor Sanquest)

           1)        That conditional permission be granted.

2)        That conditional listed building consent be granted.

3)        That the reasons for granting conditional listed building consent as set out in Informative 1 on the draft decision letter be agreed.

Variation of conditions 12 and 13 of planning permission dated 19th June2018 (RN:17/07518/FULL) for the Use of lower ground, ground and first floors as a restaurant (Class A3) and minor works to connect to existing riser; NAMELY, to amend and extend the permitted opening hours of the restaurant use (from 23:00 to 00:00 (midnight) each day), as well as remove the requirement for an entrance lobby.

James Emblin addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

RESOLVED: (Grant – Councillors Butler-Thalassis, Langford and Sanquest; Refuse: Councillor Chowdhury)

            That conditional permission be granted.

Variation of Condition 13 of planning permission dated 20 April 2021 (RN: 21/00946/FULL) for, 'Use of part basement, part ground and first to fifth floors as a private business members club with office workspace, food and beverage areas, a wellness centre (flexible studio space, hairdressers and spa) with associated external terraces at fourth and fifth floor levels, to allow fourth and fifth floor terrace areas to be used until 22:00 on Monday to Saturday and Bank Holidays' NAMELY, to allow the terrace areas at fourth and fifth floor levels to be used between the hours of 09.00 and 22.00 on Monday to Saturdays and between 09:00 and 20:00 on Sundays and Bank Holidays on a permanent basis. (Application under Section 73 of the Act).

Lucy Pitham addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

That conditional permission be granted.

Erection of two storey side extension at lower ground and upper ground floors, additional rear window, use of garage as internal floor space, replacement of garage doors with sash windows and brick panels and associated alterations.

Additional representations were received from eight local residents (24.11.22, 25.11.22, 29.11.22 and 30.11.22)

Carl Falck addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

That conditional permission be granted.

Erection of single storey extension at rear lower ground floor level.

An additional representation was received from a local resident (30.11.22).

James Senior addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

Paul Bester addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

That conditional permission be granted.