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Contact: Georgina Wills: Committee and Governance Officer  Tel: 07870 548348; Email:  gwills@westminster.gov.uk

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1.

Membership

To note that Councillor Jim Glen was substituting for Councillor Robert Rigby.

 

 

To note any further changes to the membership.

Minutes:

That Councillor Jim Glen was substituting for Councillor Robert Rigby.

 

There were no other changes to the membership.

2.

Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations by Members and Officers of the existence and nature of any pecuniary interests or any other significant interest in matters on this agenda.

Minutes:

 

2.1       Councillor Ruth Bush explained that a week before the meeting, all six                     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. The Sub-Committee

           would be adjourned to allow Members to read late representations that had     been submitted prior to the meeting.

 

2.2       Councillor Ruth Bush declared an interest in Item 1 and advised that she                       previously sat on a Planning Sub-Committee which considered a prior                   application. Councillor Bush advised that all considerations which had been    made at that meeting would be dismissed and would approach the       Application with a ‘fresh mind ’and was able to consider the item without             predetermination as required.

 

2.3      Councillor Bush declared an interest for all the Items and advised that she                      was a Trustee of Westminster Tree Trust.

 

2.4      Councillor Jason Williams declared an interest in Item 1 and advised that he                        previously sat on a Planning Sub-Committee which considered a prior application and would consider the application with an open mind and without        any pre-determination.  Councillor Williams informed that he was previously a                member of Covent Garden Area Trust (CGAT) and knew one of the objectors.        He advised that he had not discussed the application with the individual.

 

2.5       Councillor Williams also declared that in respect of Item 2, he and Councillor Patrick Lilley were both members of the Majority Group. He advised that the                      application had not been discussed with Councillor Lilley.

 

2.6       Councillor Paul Fisher declared an interest in Items 2 and 3, he advised that                   the applications site was located within his Ward. He advised that in relation          to Item 2, he personally knew some of the objectors. The applications were                    not discussed.

 

2.7      Councillor Fisher also declared an interest in Item 1 and advised that                  discussions had been held with residents on the merits of the original                        application. Councillor Fisher advised that he would withdraw from the                         meeting whilst the Item was being discussed to ensure that the Planning Sub-                       Committee decision is unimpeachable.

 

2.8       Councillor Nafsika Butler-Thalassis declared an interest in Item 1 and advised                that she previously sat on a Planning Sub-Committee which considered a          prior application and would consider the application with an open mind and          without any pre-determined view.

 

2.9       Councillor Jim Glan declared an interest and advised that he knew some of                the objectors and informed that no discussions had been held regarding the         Applications.

 

2.10     Councillor Glen  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

3.

Planning Applications

Applications for decision

Minutes:

The Chair advised that the Items on the Agenda would be considered in the following order Items 1,2,4 & 3.

1.

28-32 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JE pdf icon PDF 5 MB

Minutes:

Application 1: Mixed-use development at Old Brewer's Yard including: at 28-32 Shelton Street, the erection of a single storey roof extension, a rooftop plant enclosure and other external alterations (including shopfront alterations, new rear access to the Yard, and plant) in connection with the use of the building as a restaurant (Class E(b)); at 1 Mercer Walk, the installation of ancillary plant & servicing equipment, external alterations including opening up of blind windows on east elevation and the installation of PV panels at main roof level, all in connection with the use of the building as a microbrewery and visitor attraction with ancillary retail, bar and training space (Sui Generis); at 15A Neal Street (ground floor only), external alterations including installation of full-height glazed rear wall and installation of a new shopfront; at 5 Langley Street (basement, part-ground floor and part[1]roof only) alterations to north and west facade and installation of new plant, all in connection with the flexible mixed-use of the basement and part-ground floor as entertainment/events/community space with ancillary storage areas (Sui Generis); at the rear of 7 Langley Street, installation of plant at roof level and the use of the former bin store as a bar area servicing the Yard (Sui Generis); at Old Brewer's Yard, the erection of a new high-level glazed canopy structure and semi[1]permanent external seating, installation of new entrance gates fronting Shelton Street, placement of planters and associated street furniture, for use of the Yard as a flexible entertainment/dining/events/ community outdoor space (Sui Generis). (Site includes Old Brewer's Yard, 28-32 Shelton Street, 15A Neal Street, 5, 6 and 7 Langley Street, 1 and 3 Mercers Walk and 107-115 Long Acre).

 

Application 2: Works to rear-part of 7 Langley Street comprising the part-demolition of external walls and construction of new walls, openings, and associated fixtures including canopy fixtures pertaining to the yard, the complete demolition of internal structures and installation of new internal structures including replacement staircase and new mezzanine level for use as a bar and ancillary storage, and installation

of plant at roof level; together with works at 28-32 Shelton Street comprising the installation of entrance gates fronting the under croft shared with listed building 34 Shelton Street. [Site includes 6, 7-8 Langley Street and 34 Shelton Street]

 

An additional representation was received from the Seven Dials Area (16.03.23).

 

Late representations were received from Edward Stanford Group (20.03.23), Seven Dials Area (20.03.23) and Covent Garden Area Association (20.03.23).

 

The Presenting Officer tabled the following amended conditions and an additional condition.

 

Item No. 1

 

28-32 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JE

 

Revised condition 13

No amplified sound or live music shall be played which is audible outside the site premises (which the site premises for the avoidance of doubt includes Old Brewer’s Yard).

 

Revise condition 26

You must apply to us for approval of detailed drawings of the following parts of the development:, ,

i.                 Canopy details: including fixings to no. 7 and 8 Langley Street and 28-32 Shelton Street and column/supports and beam details.(  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

2.

11-15 Farm Street, London, W1J 5RS pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Minutes:

Demolition of the existing building, and redevelopment to provide a building of basement, ground and five upper storeys with plant enclosure at roof level for use as office (Class E).

 

Alex Morgan addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

 

Mark Kelly addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

 

David Cooper addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

 

Belinda Harley representing The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

 

Cllr. Patrick Lilley in his capacity as Ward Councillor addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

 

RESOLVED Refuse: Councillors Ruth Bush, Jim Glen, Paul Fisher and Jason Williams: Approve: Councillors Nafsika Butler-Thalassis and Mark Shearer.

 

That the Application be refused.

 

Reason:

 

Excessive height and bulk: unacceptable impact on the conservation area

3.

7 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3QG pdf icon PDF 4 MB

Minutes:

Partial change of use to facilitate the use of the buildings as a retail gallery and restaurant(s) with ancillary wine and champagne and caviar bar (Class E); replacement roof structure at 7 Burlington Gardens; minor extension to the rear of 2 Old Burlington Street; installation of plant and new external roof terrace and a series of associated external and internal works to reconfigure and refurbish the fabric of the buildings.

 

The Presenting Officer tabled the following amendments to Conditions 3, 4, 14, 16 and 21

 

Amendments to Conditions 3, 4, 14, 16 and 21 on Planning Application

22/02155/FULL

 

3) You must apply to us for approval of samples of the facing materials you

will use, including glazing. You must also apply for any proposed

restoration works to any façades (excluding any 'like for like' repair).

Any application should include elevations and roof plans annotated to

show where the materials / works are to be located. You must not start

work on the relevant part of the development until we have approved in

writing what you have sent us. You must then carry out the work using

the approved materials.

 

Reason:

To protect the special architectural or historic interest of this building

and to make sure the development contributes to the character and

appearance of the Mayfair Conservation Area. This is as set out in

Policies 38 and 39 of the City Plan 2019 - 2040 (April 2021). (R27AC)

 

4) You must apply to us for approval of full details of the following parts of

the development:,

i) The new roof above the main eighteenth century house, including the

glazed central section, the rebuilt chimney stack and all interfaces

with retained fabric;

ii) Any modifications to existing windows (including any internal safety

works), any new windows and / or external doors;

iii) The new rooflight to the rear infill of no.2 Old Burlington Street;,

iv) Rooftop access and any other maintenance interventions including any

walkways, platforms or railings;

v) All new plant equipment and any associated plant screens and their

finishes;

vi) External lighting;

vii) External CCTV cameras;

viii)Ventilation, extraction and other services, terminations and routes at

façade and roof.

ix) Internal lighting at third floor level nearby the roof skylight at level 03

x) Any other new technical roofs;

xi) Any works proposed to cap or open existing chimneys, and

xii) Works to facilitate the installation of new UKPN infrastructure (including

any revised floor levels)

You must not start any work on these parts of the development until

we have approved what you have sent us. You must then carry out

the work according to these approved details.

Reason:

To protect the special architectural or historic interest of this building

and to make sure the development contributes to the character and

appearance of the Mayfair Conservation Area. This is as set out in

Policies 38 and 39 of the City Plan 2019 - 2040 (April 2021). (R27AC)

14 The use of the premises hereby approved shall only be only  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

4.

7 Northumberland Street, London, WC2N 5DA pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Minutes:

Partial demolition and rebuilding of the front and rear facades, demolition and rebuilding of the third floor level, erection of a part single, part two storey upward extension, rear extensions at ground and first floor level and part rear extensions from second to fifth floors to provide additional office (E(g)) floorspace, plant with enclosure at roof level, roof terrace at 5th floor level, new lift core, internal

alterations and new street elevation lightwell.

 

Additional representations were received from a resident (16.03.20), resident (15.03.23),(14.03.23), (14.03.23) and (08.03.23)

 

Late representations were received from a resident (17.03.23), a resident (17.03.23), (15.03.23) & (20.03.23), Savils (20.03.23) & Hollis Global (20.03.23),

 

Marek Wojciechowshi addressed the Sub-Committee in support of the application.

Richard Brown addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

 

Helen Brown addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

 

Councillor Louise Hyams in her capacity as Ward Councillor addressed the Sub-Committee in objection to the application.

 

RESOLVED Approve: Councillors Ruth Bush, Paul Fisher, Nafsika Butler-Thalassis,

Jason Williams and Jim Glen; Defer to a site visit Councillor Mark Shearer

 

That conditional permission be granted subject to a S106 legal agreement to secure the following:

 

i. Cost of any highway works associated with the development.

ii. The cost of monitoring this agreement.

 

If the S106 legal agreement has not been completed within 3 months from the date of the date Committee’s resolution, then:

 

a) The Director of Town Planning and Building Control shall consider whether the permission can be issued with additional conditions attached to secure the benefits listed above. If this is possible and appropriate, the Director of Town Planning and Building Control is authorised to determine and issue such a decision under Delegated Powers; however, if not

 

b) The Director of Town Planning and Building Control shall consider whether permission should be refused on the grounds that if has not proved possible to complete an agreement within an appropriate timescale, and that the proposals are unacceptable in the absence of the benefits that would have been secured; if so the Director of Town Planning and Building Control is authorised to determined the application and agree appropriate reasons for refusal under Delegated Powers.