Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Revd Dr Martin Dudley, Emma Edhem, Sophie Ann Fernandes, Deputy Bill Fraser, Deputy Henry Jones, Oliver Lodge, Judith Pleasance, James de Sausmarez, Deputy James Thomson and Michael Welbank.

There were no Declarations of Interest.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 26 April 2016.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 26 April 2016 be agreed as a correct record subject to the question relating to the North-South Cycle Superhighway at Minute 17  - Non-public questions - being recorded at Minute 10 -  Public questions.

In response to a question concerning an update on the City Attro, Members were advised that it was being advertised shortly.

To receive the draft minutes of the Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee meeting held on 9 May 2016.

RESOLVED – That the draft minutes of the Streets and Walkways Sub Committee meeting held on 9 May 2016 be received.

Report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director in respect of development and advertisement applications dealt with under delegated authority.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director which provided details of valid planning applications received by the department since the last meeting.

In relation to the two applications concerning change of use for telephone boxes, it was agreed that both applications should come to the Committee for decision.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted

Report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director regarding the introduction of Planning Performance Agreements.

RESOLVED - to consider the principle of the introduction of PPAs and agree the principle that:

1)    The introduction of PPAs are the subject of consultation with key stakeholders;

2)    A draft indicative agreement or agreements are prepared (to take account of different circumstances and scales of development) and

3)    the draft (s) are the subject of consultation with key stakeholders;

4)    that a scale of charges is prepared and subject to consultation with key stakeholders; and

5)    the agreed PPA format(s) and scale of charges be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer in consultation with the Chamberlain and Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Planning & Transportation Committee

The Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment updating on the current risks that existed in relation to the operations of the Department of the Built Environment and, therefore, Planning & Transportation Committee and/or Port Health and Environmental Services Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report and the actions taken in the Department of the Built Environment to monitor and manage effectively risks arising from the department’s operations be noted.

The Committee received a report of the City Surveyor informing of the City’s activities at the MIPIM property exhibition in March 2016, and seeking approval for attendance in 2017.

The Committee raised a number of questions in relation to the costs and timing of the event, which was at the same time as the Member elections, and was advised that the most cost effective means of travel would be found. Unfortunately nothing could be done about the timing of the event.

RESOLVED

1)            That the report on MIPIM 2016 be received;

2)            That the additional cost of attending MIPIM 2016 be noted; and

3)            That the City of London Corporation should attend MIPIM 2017 with a total budget not exceeding £95,000.

The Committee received a report of the City Surveyor in relation to the public lifts service.

Daytime Population

In response to a question regarding the monitoring of and planning for the daytime population in the City, the Director of the Built Environment advised that this was monitored by the Local Plan team who took into account current and future demands.

Noise Complaint – Brookfield 70 Farringdon Street

In response to a question relating to noise from building works and how variation orders worked, the Member was asked to put in a complaint and advised that this would be looked into.

Junction at Southwark Bridge/Thames Street

In response to a question concerning the safety issues relating to the Cycle Superhighway, the Committee was advised that a full analysis of the issues was being undertaken and the site was being monitored.

Air Pollution

The Committee was advised that a meeting had been arranged with TfL in consultation with the Port health Committee.

There were no items of urgent business.

MOTION – That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of the Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

RESOLVED - That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 26 April 2016.

RESOLVED – That the non public minutes of the meeting held on 26 April 2016 be agreed as a correct record subject to the question relating to the North-South Cycle Superhighway at Minute 17  - Non-public questions - being recorded at Minute 10 -  Public questions.

Report of the City Surveyor and Department of Built Environment .       

The Sub-Committee considered an Issues report and Gateway 3/4 Options Appraisal report of the City Surveyor and the Director of the Built Environment regarding structural work to Minories Car Park.

Report of the City Surveyor and Director of the Built Environment.

The Committee considered and approved a report of the City Surveyor and the Director of the Built Environment relating to parking spaces within London Wall Car Park.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment and the Director of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries.

The Committee considered and approved a joint report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries and the Director of the Built Environment. 

RESOLVED – That the project be closed.

There were no non-public questions.

There were no urgent items of business.