Decisions

Approval of the contract award

1.  That the award of a contract to London Grid for Learning Trust (LGfL) for a period of five years from 1 April 2017 for an estimated sum of £3,600,000 for the provision of network services. This includes wide area network (WAN) data connections, broadband connections, and the voice usage service be approved.

2.  That it be noted that the contract is estimated to save the council £220,000 over the term of the contract and that there is flexibility to remove some services within the term dependent upon progress with the shared service. The annual cost will reduce in line with the services removed.

3.  That it be noted that the contract costs are variable being based partly on telephone call charges, which will fluctuate with usage, and that future changes to requirements may influence the cost. Further that there will also be additional one-off costs from moves, adds and changes to the estates which have been estimated within the contract value.

4.  That it be noted that in the event of any slippage in the signing of this contract, that the incumbent, Virgin Media Business (VMB), who are providing the service via LGfL, will continue to provide the services as detailed in this report under the roll over arrangements until the contract is implementable. If the contract is approved then the service will be provided under the LGfL arrangements from 1 April 2017.

To approve the procurement strategy to undertake a single supplier negotiation for the provision of network services.

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in the report, to undertake a single supplier negotiation with London Grid Limited (LGL) for the provision of network services be approved. This will include the wide area network (WAN) data connections, broadband connections, and the voice use-age service, for an estimated contract cost of £3,600,000 over the term of the contract. The annual contract cost is estimated at £720,000. The proposed cost will also include the upgraded wide area network data service connections, and the addition of new internet resilience.

2.  That it be noted that this is to be a five year contract to commence on the 1 April 2017 and to expire on the 31 March 2022. There is flexibility to remove some services within the term dependent upon progress with the shared service. The annual cost will reduce in line with the services removed.

3.  That it be noted that the contract costs are variable being based partly on telephone call charges, which will fluctuate with usage, and that future changes to requirements may influence the cost. Further that there will also be additional one-off costs from moves, adds and changes to the estates which have traditionally cost approximately £30,000 per annum.

4.  That it be noted that this contract is estimated to save the council £223,573 over the contract period equivalent to £44,714 per annum.

5.  That it be noted that in the event of any slippage in this award, that Virgin Media Business will provide the services as detailed in the report under the roll over arrangements until the Gateway 2 is implementable. If the Gateway 2 is approved then the service will be provided under the LGL arrangements from 1 April 2017.

Approval of the request to extend grant awards to substance misuse treatment providers to enable continuity of service provision

1.  That the extension of grant awards to the substance misuse treatment providers named in the report for the amounts and periods stated in paragraph 21 be approved.

2.  That the re-commissioning timescales for the services detailed within the report which represent the second and final phase of the overall transformation of Southwark’s drug and alcohol treatment system be noted.

3.  That the proposals within the report, in conjunction with the commissioning activity outlined in paragraph 2, will deliver a programme of continuous substance  misuse efficiency savings in the region of £2.8 million against the Public Health grant between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2018, be noted.

To approve the options for Tustin Tower Blocks leaseholders.

1.  That the extension of the usual three-four year to six years interest free payment period for resident leaseholders on the three tower blocks on Tustin Estate be approved.

2.  That the options of shared ownership with the council, shared equity with the council or a new tenancy be offered to resident leaseholders.

3.  That the option be given to non resident leaseholders to buy back their properties.

Planning application reference: 16/AP/4569 

Report: see pages 155 to 202 of the agenda and page 4 of the addendum report.

PROPOSAL

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide two class B1 office buildings of nine storeys and ten storeys plus plant (41m AOD on Sumner Street and 42.85m AOD on Park Street). The development will include the creation of a new basement; new public realm; provision of a retail (class A1/A3/A5) kiosk; hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.

The committee heard an officer’s introduction to the report and addendum report. Members of the committee asked questions of officers.

There were no objectors present at the meeting who wished to speak.

The applicant’s agents addressed the committee and answered the committee’s questions arising from their submission.

Supporters who lived within 100m of the development site present spoke on the application. Members of the committee asked questions of the supporters. 

There were no ward councillors present at the meeting who wished to speak.

A motion to grant planning permission was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.:

RESOLVED:

1.  That planning permission be granted, subject to:

a.  the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement by no later than 31 August 2017, which includes a Section 106 contribution that will guarantee the full delivery of the cycle docking station project;

b.  the conditions set out in the report, including the following additional conditions stipulating that

  i.  Maximum access to the new public space be granted to the public, while taking into account the safety and security of users of the space and the new development.

  ii.  The developer continue their dialogue with residents. 

c.  referral to the Mayor of London.

2.  That  in the event that the requirements of (1.a) are not met by 31 October 2017, the Director of Planning be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out under paragraph 85 of the report.

This item was withdrawn.

Councillors considered the information contained in the report.

RESOLVED:

1.  That immediate Article 4 Directions (Appendix A) to withdraw the permitted development rights granted by the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (as amended) for changes of use, demolition and alteration of public houses in Southwark in accordance with the methodology outlined in this report in relation to the public houses specified in Appendix C, be approved.

2.  That consultation for 6 weeks in relation to the immediate Article 4 Directions be approved.

3.  That the equalities analysis of the proposed Article 4 Directions (Appendix E) be noted.

At this point, Councillor Jury-Dada joined the meeting.

Councillors considered the information contained in the report.

RESOLVED:

That the release of £219,293.65 of section 106 funding from the developments listed in paragraph 14 of the report, to deliver the archaeology service, as detailed in paragraphs 4 to 6 of the report, be authorised.

To write off of six Commercial Rents debts. 

That the debt write off of £73, 407.27 for six debts be approved.

Write-off of national non-domestic rates debts over £5,000 but under £50,000.

That the write-off of £771,267.98 of debt detailed in Appendix 1 of the report (multiple write-offs) be approved.

Planning application reference number: 16/AP/4014 

Report: see pages 75 to 91 of the agenda pack.

PROPOSAL:

The proposal seeks to revitalise Peckham Rye through a phased set of interventions:

Phase 1: Establishment of a new car park (Previous application 15/AP/4297).

Phase 2: Creation of new playground and associated landscape works on the site of the existing car park.

Phase 3: Construction of new changing rooms, store, plant, public toilets and play room facilities with associated landscape works.

Phase 4: Demolition of existing portacabins, PoW hut and tarmacked playgrounds and landscape works to return area to the common.

The sub-committee heard an introduction to the report from a planning officer. Members asked no questions of the officers.

There were no objectors present who wished to speak. 

The applicant did not address the meeting.

There were no supporters of the application living within 100 metres of the development site who wished to speak.

Councillor Victoria Mills addressed the sub-committee in her capacity as a ward councillor. Members asked questions of Councillor Mills.

Members debated the application and asked further questions of officers.

A motion to grant the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared to be carried.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission for application number 16/AP/4014 be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Planning application reference number: 16/AP/3020 

Report: see pages 48 to 74 of the agenda pack, and pages 2 to 3 and appendices 1 and 2 of the addendum report.

PROPOSAL:

Change of use from a car park (Sui Generis) to residential (Use Class C3) involving the demolition of a 3 metre high boundary fence and the erection of a four storey terrace comprising six 3 bed terraced dwellinghouses.

The sub-committee heard an introduction to the report from a planning officer and drew councillors’ attention to the addendum report. Members asked questions of the officers.

A representative of the objectors addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the objectors’ representative.

The applicant’s agents addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the applicant’s agents.

A supporter who lives within 100 metres of the development site addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the supporter. 

Councillor Damian O’Brien addressed the sub-committee in his capacity as a ward councillor. Members asked questions of Councillor O’Brien.

Members debated the application and asked further questions of officers.

A motion to grant  the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared to be carried.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission for application number 16/AP/3020 be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the report and addendum report, and an additional condition for details of obscured glazing, which balances the amenity of future residents of the proposed development with the rights of existing residents to privacy and to not being overlooked, to be submitted to the planning authority for approval.

Planning application reference number: 16/AP/2259

Report: see pages 12 to 27 of the agenda pack.

Note: This item was deferred from the Planning Sub-Committee A meeting held on 28 November 2016 and was being reheard. As Councillors David Hubber and Helen Dennis had not been present at the original meeting, they left the top table and sat with the audience.

PROPOSAL:

Conversion of existing vacant basement storage area to 3 residential units involving the creation of a new lightwells.

The sub-committee heard an introduction to the report from a planning officer. Members asked no questions of the officers.

A representative of the objectors addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the objectors’ representative.

The applicant’s agent addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the applicant’s agent.

There were no supporters of the application living within 100 metres of the development site who wished to speak.

Councillor Victoria Mills addressed the sub-committee in her capacity as a ward councillor. Members did not ask questions of Councillor Mills.

Members debated the application and asked further questions of officers.

A motion to grant  the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared to be carried.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission for application number 16/AP/2259 be granted, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report.

Councillors David Hubber and Helen Dennis rejoined the top table.

Planning application reference number: 16/AP/3090

Report: see pages 28 to 47 of the agenda pack and pages 1 and 2 of the addendum report.

PROPOSAL:

Construction of a top floor extension to create residential accommodation (1x one bedroom and 1x two bedroom flats).

The sub-committee heard an introduction to the report from a planning officer who drew members’ attention to the addendum report. Members asked questions of the officers.

A representative of the objectors addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the objectors’ representative.

The applicant’s agents addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the applicant’s agents.

There were no supporters of the application living within 100 metres of the development site who wished to speak.

Councillor Adele Morris addressed the sub-committee in her capacity as a ward councillor. Members asked questions of Councillor Morris.

Members debated the application and asked further questions of officers.

A motion to grant the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared to be carried.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission for application number 16/AP/3090 be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the report and the addendum report, and subject to an additional condition for details regarding the design of the columns of glass bricks, which are to maximise the transmission of light while ensuring the change in proportions of the building, to be submitted to the planning authority for approval.

To approve the extension of the current contract for 2017-18

That the extension of the Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting and Warden Call Systems plus Door Entry contract to SCCI Alphatrack Ltd (SCCI) for a period of 12 months from 1 June 2017 to 31 May 2018 at an estimated cost of £730,288 be approved.

Agreement to proposed purchase of properties in the London Bridge area.