Agenda item

PROPOSAL:

Phased redevelopment comprising:

Phase 1: Demolition of 4-5 Paris Garden and 18-19 Hatfields to create a part 23 and part 26 storey tower building (+ double basement)(up to 115.75m AOD) to be used for offices (Class B1), above a new public space with flexible retail/professional services/restaurant uses (Classes A1/A2/A3) at ground floor level and restaurant/bar uses (Classes A3/A4) at third floor level;

Phase 2: Partial demolition, refurbishment and extensions to 16-17 Hatfields and 1-3 Paris Garden for continued use as offices (Class B1) with flexible use of the ground floor level (Classes A1/A2/A3/A4/B1) and restaurant/bar uses (Classes A3/A4) at part fifth floor level; creation of a new public, landscaped roof terrace at part fifth floor level and green roof at sixth floor level; lowering of existing basement slab; new landscaping and public realm; reconfigured vehicular and pedestrian access; associated works to public highway; cycle parking; ancillary servicing and plant and other associated works.

The committee heard the officers’ introduction to the report.  Members of the committee asked questions of the officers.

A number of objectors addressed the committee. Members of the committee asked questions of the objectors.

The applicant’s agents addressed the committee, and answered questions by the committee.

There were no supporters who lived within 100 metres of the development site present at the meeting that wished to speak.

Councillor David Noakes addressed the meeting in his capacity as ward councillor, and answered questions by the committee.

The committee put further questions to the officers and discussed the application.

RESOLVED:

That In relation to application 17/AP/4230:

a.  Planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the completion of an appropriately worded s106 agreement, and referral to the Mayor for London;

b.  In the event that the s106 agreement is not completed by 31 March 2019,the Director of Planning be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 164 of the committee report.

That in relation to application 17/AP/4231:

a.  Listed Building Consent be granted, subject to conditions.