At the Annual Meeting of the Council held on 16^th May 2012, Councillor Helal Abbas was appointed Chair of the Development Committee for the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

However, it is necessary to elect a Vice-Chair of the Development Committee for the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

It was proposed by Councillor Helal Abbas, seconded by Councillor Kosru Uddin and RESOLVED

That Councillor Shiria Khatun be elected Vice-Chair of the Development Committee for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

It was proposed by Councillor Helal Abbas, seconded by Councillor Kosru Uddin and RESOLVED

That Councillor Shiria Khatun be elected Vice-Chair of the Development Committee for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Anwar Khan.

Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Anwar Khan.

To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Chief Executive.

No declarations of interest were report.

No declarations of interest were reported.

To RESOLVE that:

1)   in the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes is delegated to the Corporate Director Development and Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and

2)   in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Corporate Director Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

The Committee RESOLVED that:

1)           In the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes is delegated to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and

2)         In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee.

The deadline for registering to speak at this meeting is 4pm Thursday 21^st June 2012.

The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections, together with details of persons who had registered to speak at the meeting.

The Committee noted the procedure for hearing objections, together with details of persons who had registered to speak at the meeting.

RESOLVED

That the Terms of Reference, Quorum, Membership and dates of meetings of the Development Committee for the Municipal Year 2012/2013 be noted as set out in the report.

The Committee considered the terms of reference report.

At the request of the Committee, Officers agreed to review the arrangements for the August 2012 meeting to see if, working load permitting, it could be rescheduled to facilitate the Ramadan period.

RESOLVED

That the Terms of Reference, Quorum, Membership and dates of meetings of the Development Committee for the Municipal Year 2012/2013 be noted as set out in the report.

Nil Items.

Nil Items.

Update Report Tabled

On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED

1.         That planning permission (PA/12/01007) Victoria Park, London at be GRANTED subject to:

A. Any direction by The Mayor of London

2.         That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission set out in the report.

Update Report Tabled.

Jerry Bell (Strategic Applications Team Leader) presented the report regarding Victoria Park, London (PA/12/01007).

The Chair invited statements from persons who had previously registered to address the Committee.

Patrick Hennigan spoke in objection to the proposal. He considered that this was the first time that he had received anything about events in Victoria Park. Residents have suffered for years with such events. The events only appeared to be held in the summer preventing people from properly enjoying the park. He objected to the impact on access routes. Particularly the Gun Makers Gate access which he considered was a much needed access route to the one o’clock club community centre. He also considered that the roadway through the park was an ancient right of way.

Overall, visitors would experience great difficulties in accessing the park and the community centre due to the constraints including the hoardings as well.

He referred to the mud levels at the park. Indeed, last Friday, he had to help three families with young children across the mud in the park. The mud levels were unbelievable. As a result, the park was an unsuitable location for the event.

He also objected to the impact from the trucks. He considered that given their weight, they would sink into the public pavement. He questioned why it was not proposed that they run on the hard pavements and that there weight should be restricted to 7 ½ tons not 30 tons as proposed.

Councillor Marc Francis also spoke in objection. He noted the above concerns about access. However he wished to concentrate on the hours of operation.

He drew attention to the representations from residents and ward Councillors  that were taken to the Licensing Committee. He stressed that whilst they felt it essential they be addressed, they were not opposed to the principle of the event as it they welcomed the aim of widening access to Olympic events. They also recognised the one off nature and need for the event.

He referred to the petition sent to the Licensing Committee signed by 200 residents. He asked that the Development Committee strengthen further the restrictions imposed by the Licensing Committee. These were: that the hours for sale of alcohol be restricted to 10pm; live music to 9pm and the closing times to 11pm between Sunday to Thursday. He also proposed conditions to facilitate access thought the park and that the noise levels be limited further.

Patrick Loy (Live Nations) addressed the Committee in support of the application.  He referred to the consultation letter sent by the event organisers to all residents right at the start of the process based on information supplied by LBTH. It was also proposed that a further letter would be sent out next week if granted with details of the support hotline for residents for the event and details of the Traffic Management Order for the road closure. He explained the plans to maintain access thorough the park. However he was happy to take  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.1

Update Report Tabled

On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED

1.         That planning permission PA/12/00799 at Victoria Park, near St Marks Gate Entrance, Cadogan Terrace, London , London at be GRANTED subject to:

A. Any direction by The Mayor of London

2.         That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission set out in the report.

Update Report Tabled.

Jerry Bell (Strategic Applications Team Leader Manager) presented the report regarding Victoria Park, near St Marks Gate Entrance, Cadogan Terrace, London

Mary O'Shaughnessy(Planning Officer) presented the detailed report assisted by a power point presentation.

She explained the plans for the temporary cycle facility at Victoria Park between July 2012 to September 2012 in support of the Olympic Games. She explained the site location, opening hours and the proposed structures including the lighting towers and the surrounding enclosures.

She explained the measures to prevent light spillage from the towers and conflict between cyclists and pedestrians.

No letters of objections had been received from the public consultation and the Council’s experts had not raised any objections.

In summary, the scheme would alleviate pressure on the public transport system and roads during the games. Therefore, given its temporary nature and the restrictions it was considered acceptable and should be granted.

On a unanimous vote the Committee RESOLVED

1.         That planning permission PA/12/00799 at Victoria Park, near St Marks Gate Entrance, Cadogan Terrace, London , London at be GRANTED subject to:

A. Any direction by The Mayor of London

2.         That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal is delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission set out in the report.