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Date:Monday 30 January 2017 Location:St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 856 Great West Road, IsleworthAttendance: 117 residents, 3 Ward Councillors, 2 Planning OfficersChair: Tony Louki, Councillor Osterley & Spring Grove WardSpeaker: Robert Coomber (Central Area Manager, LBH Development Management) supported by planning case officer Melek Egren (Central Area Deputy Manager, LBH Development Management)Note taker:Barbara Stryjak (Secretary, Osterley & Wyke Green Residents’ Association, OWGRA) .uk, Info@.ukMeeting comments and responsesThe applicantsThe planning application form was submitted by planning agents DP9. A previous application for this site was made by Precis Management Limited on behalf of the ultimate site owners controlled by Canada based Lalji Family through a variety of offshore (Lichtenstein, British Virgin Islands) tax minimisation vehicles. This, since forwarded by a resident, describes, application was wrongly validated by LBH because it did not correctly include a name of the site owner (this was corrected on 2.2.2017 and now shows Access Self Storage as owner of the site).The applicationA 14 level structure (3 floors below, 11 above ground) to incorporate 7,401m sq basement self storage, 731m sq offices, a mix of 102 flats with 323 habitable rooms (18 one bed, 62 two bed, 10 three bed, 12 unknown) and 53 car parking spaces (42 residential, 2 visitor, 9 commercial).The application is for furnished private sector rental and so far shows no provision for affordable housing and this document (copied from the LBH planning website) explains why documents submitted for this application can be accessed via using the planning reference P/2017/0053.Pre planning application discussion with Hounslow CouncilThe Council and developer have been in discussion for two years over what may be a suitable development for this site. The developer does not necessarily have to listen to the advice given by planning officers, so it is not necessarily the case that this application will be approved because of these meetings.How this application will be decidedThe Town & Country Planning Act 1990 requires major planning applications to be decided within 13 weeks of their validation by a local authority, later if agreed between the applicant and council. During this period, the council’s planners examine all of the applicant’s submissions and consults with residents, Transport for London, Environment Agency, Historic England and other bodies that may be impacted such as Heathrow Airport.The application will be considered by Hounslow Council’s Planning Committee, made up of 15 elected councillors including Osterley & Spring Grove Ward’s Tony Louki and Sheila O’Reilly, some time during Spring 2017. Should the planning application be approved, the developer may go ahead with their scheme but if refused, an appeal may be lodged to the government’s Planning Inspectorate for their decision following an examination of the process and suitability of the application.Impact on the local neighbourhood during developmentShould this application be approved, the developer would submit a Construction Management Plan describing how the development will proceed with details agreed with the council on how building would be phased and lorry routes in and out of the site, submitted thus, impact of the application on local infrastructureIn an attempt to keep pace with impacts of developments on hospitals, GP services, school places and similar community services, Hounslow Council has adopted a Community Infrastructure Levy policy and this application if approved would yield ?2.7m. Details of this scheme can be found via developer’s proposals on sewerage, drainage and power requirements would be examined by those utility supply organisationsQuestions asked and responded to at the meetingQ: What impact would the high levels of air pollution at this location have on potential inhabitants of this scheme and how would this fit in with the recently announced government statement on sealing homes against poisoned air?A: Occupants of some developments, along Brentford High Street for example, have the option of sealed window units and alternative forms of ventilation.Qs: The visual impact of this proposal, its bulk, height and mass are shown as much bigger than the Gillette and Homebase towers. Is this a case of overdevelopment? How does the scheme satisfy and blend in to the aesthetics of this predominantly residential area? How will the residents of this scheme integrate so that local community cohesion may be maintained?A: These would be considerations in determining permission for this scheme and the applicant’s explanation may be found in the submitted Design and Access Statement, : Is self storage a suitable business activity for this site and will this mean that there will be 365/24/7 traffic and associated noise pollution?Q: The council cannot prevent a developer from making a planning application, the applicant has submitted this profitability report on the self storage element, as well as this on noise, : Traffic is already horrendous in the area. Traffic for this development will use Wood Lane (south), which already gets very blocked when the level crossing closes. What will the impact be on traffic in the area?A: The applicant has submitted various traffic and travel plan assessments, these can be found on the planning website but the main document is this, : Shouldn’t any plans for this site be delayed until a proposal for the development of the Gillette building is made clear?A: There are no current plans for the development of the Gillette Building and this application has to be considered separately.Q: The proposal and its height would impact the views and enjoyment of the Grade II Listed structures of the Gillette Building, former NatWest Bank, K6 telephone kiosk at Gillette Corner and St Francis of Assisi Church and Church Hall, how would concerns about these be taken into account?A: Heritage views are a consideration; the applicant has submitted documents to explain and these can be found on the LBH planning website.Q: With just 42 parking spaces for 102 flats, where will people park, when there is not enough parking on the Northumberland Estate anyway? There is no limit on the number of badges that may be issued so there is a potential for more parking permits sold than there are cars.A: Potential occupants of this development would not be eligible to purchase parking permits for the Syon Lane Station Controlled Parking Zone.Q: Where does the Golden Mile actually start?A: Historically, east of Syon Lane.Q: The council seems to do things in isolation and piecemeal, shouldn’t it have a rounded policy, how does this development fit in with the Great West Corridor Plan?A: When Hounslow’s Local Plan in 2014, the Planning Inspectorate charged Hounslow with the early reviews for the West Area (Feltham, Bedfont, Cranford, Heston) and the Great West Corridor (the Golden Mile from Isleworth to Chiswick). A review group that includes Councillors Louki and O’Reilly has met a couple of times since late 2016; existing information may be found here, . Developers cannot be prevented from submitting applications in the interim.Q: Doesn’t the Local Plan restrict heights of buildings at crossroads?A: This could not be answered at the meeting but a response will be sought and shared.Other questions not immediately related to this planning applicationQ: People parking for Syon Lane Station and local businesses often block access to garages on Rothbury Gardens and drives on other roads, what can be done about it?A: In the event a member of the public wishes to report an illegally parked vehicle, they can contact the council’s enforcement team directly by calling 020 8583 5451. The enforcement office operates from 07:00 to 18:30 Monday to Friday and Saturdays 09:00 to 18:00.? Once a call has been logged, a Civil Enforcement Officer is then deployed to inspect the location in question.Q: What can be done about the houses on the Northumberland Estate being used as houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)?A: Information of such properties should be reported to the council’s Planning Enforcement Team, Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 4DN or email planningenforcement@.uk, ward councillors can be copied if so wished. Not all HMOs are illegal, some may already be certified and can be checked against the register here, : How much money does the council make from selling parking permits? What will these charges be in 2017, 2018 and 2019?A: This information will be sought from council sources and shared when available.How to commentMr Coomber advised the meeting that it is the content and quality of objections that matters, not the quantity, and every comment is worthwhile.All comments and objections will be summarised in the case officer’s report to the planning committee in terms of, for example, loss of light, overlooking, effect on living conditions, affects appearance of the area and other matters raised at the meeting.Residents have until the end of February 2017 to submit comments on this application best done via using the planning reference P/2017/0053.Or by email to ments@.uk and an automatic acknowledgement will be sent.Or by letter to the planning case officer, Ms Melek Egren, Development Management, London Borough of Hounslow, Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 4DN; please quote the planning reference P/2017/0053.TL 6.2.2017 ................
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