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Planning Application Number: 24/AP/0753

Report: See pages 1 – 153 of the supplemental pack and pages 6 – 12 of the addendum.

PROPOSAL:

Demolition of the gasholder and all associated infrastructure; remediation of the Site; and redevelopment to provide residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and replacement telecommunications mast together with public realm, landscaping, car and cycle parking, vehicular access and servicing facilities, plant and associated works. 151 residential units in buildings of between 3 and 6 storeys.

The committee heard the officers introduction to the report and addendum report. Members put questions to the officers.

Representatives of the objectors addressed the committee and responded to questions put by members of the committee.

The applicant’s representatives addressed the committee and answered questions put by members of the committee.

There were no supporters in attendance.

Councillor Kath Whittam and Stephanie Cryan addressed the committee in their capacity as ward councillors and responded to questions from members of the committee. After this Councillor Whittam left the room.

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

Members asked for the following to be included as conditions:

·  To include an independent expert during pre-commencement

·  Employ an expert on avian wildlife

A motion to grant planning permission as on paper was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried

RESOLVED:

1.  That planning permission be granted subject to conditions, the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.

2.  That in the event that the requirements of paragraph 1 above are not met by 28 February 2025 the director of planning and growth be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 301.

3.  That the director of planning and growth be authorised under delegated authority to make any minor modifications to the proposed conditions and s106 obligations arising out of detailed negotiations with the applicant or the Mayor of London, which may necessitate further modification and may include the variation, addition, or deletion of the conditions as drafted.