Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Alex Bain-Stewart, the Reverend Dr Martin Dudley, Alderman Peter Estlin, George Gillon, Gregory Jones, Graham Packham, Alderman Neil Redcliffe and Graeme Smith.

Marianne Fredericks, Deputy James Thomson and Sylvia Moys declared an interest in respect of item 7a due to being Governors of the City of London School.

Marianne Fredericks declared an interest in respect of item 7b due being a resident near the east -west route.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 23 September 2014.

Item 3 – North Wing St Bartholowmew’s Hospital – The Comptroller and City Solicitor advised that the proceedings for the proposed Maggies Centre had been stayed to allow for mediation to agree a common ground and the issues in dispute.

Item 7 – Redevelopment of Fleet Building and Plumtree Court – Potential Acquisition of Land for Planning Purposes – Members were informed that this report had been deferred from the Agenda (Item 8) as discussions were ongoing.

Report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director relative to development and advertisement applications dealt with under delegated authority.

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director relative to development and advertisement applications dealt with under delegated authority since the previous meeting.

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.

Registered Plan No.: 14/00329/FULL

Proposal: Formation of a residential sub-basement.

The Chief Planning Officer informed the Committee that the occupier to Flat 8, 77 Carter Lane had asked that the Committee be informed that she had wanted to attend but was unable to, and she wished the Committee to be informed that this did not diminish their objection.

The Committee noted in relation to Conditions 2 and 3 on page 40 of the report that a Construction Management Plan had now been approved.

It was agreed to provide clarification on whether any CIL or S.106 contributions were required.

Upon being put to the vote, planning permission was granted.

Vote: 11 in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention.

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted in respect of the formation of a residential sub-basement (57sq.m) at 75 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EP.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment concerning the Thames Tideway Tunnel Development consent order decision by the Secretary of State and Planning Service Level Agreement.

The Committee commented on the importance of ensuring that this project was considered alongside the Cycle Superhighway Project and other major works such as the Bank Station Upgrade to minimise disruption.

Members were informed that the City of London School had been consulted thoroughly on the proposals and an arrangement was in place to ensure that there was minimal disturbance, especially during exam periods.  Members underlined the need for consideration of the City of London School once the project was completed, and the re-positioned pier was in use.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    Officers be authorised to continue to negotiate with Thames Water on outstanding issues including those relating to planning, property and asset protection; and

b)    the Comptroller and City Solicitor be authorised to review and enter into any related legal agreements.

c)    the Comptroller and City Solicitor be authorised to enter into the Planning Service Level Agreement relating to local authority resourcing and timely progression of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, and any Deeds of Transfer pursuant to that Agreement.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment concerning the Cycle Superhighway proposals.

The Committee acknowledged that the proposals had implications that could not easily be reversed.  Members noted that key data was still missing and it was unlikely that this data would be provided in time to inform Members prior to the expiry date of the consultation. It was therefore appropriate based on the information that was available, to request Transport for London (TfL) to consider the points detailed on page 95 of the report (44a – 44k).

The Committee requested that this project was considered alongside other major projects such as the Thames Tideway Tunnel Development and the Bank Station Upgrade;

RESOLVED – That

a)    an extension to the consultation period of at least one week be sought from Transport for London;

b)    subject to a) above not being agreed, a response to the consultation be agreed by the Planning and Transportation and Policy and Resources Committees under Urgency provisions.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment concerning the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the City Corporation’s support in principle for the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade scheme be noted;

b)    the Director of the Built Environment and/or the Comptroller and City Solicitor in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee be authorised to respond to the Secretary of State for Transport in support of the scheme in principle but making representations and/or objections in relation to those aspects of the draft TWAO and associated applications which are considered inadequate to protect the public and the City’s interests. (A summary of some of the principal issues is set out in paragraphs 28 to 56 of this report); and

c)    the Director of the Built Environment and/or the Comptroller and City Solicitor continue negotiations with LU and/or take any other necessary steps to secure appropriate safeguards in the TWAO and associated consents and documents to protect the public and the City’s interests including entering into relevant legal agreements, memoranda of understanding and/or securing appropriate legal undertakings.

The Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the suggested response of the City Corporation to the Mayor’s London Infrastructure Plan 2050 Consultation.

RESOLVED – That the response to of the City Corporation to the Mayor’s London Infrastructure Plan 2050 Consultation be approved.

This item has been withdrawn.

This item was withdrawn from the Agenda pending the outcome of ongoing discussions.

Report of the Chamberlain.

The Committee received a report of the Chamberlain concerning the Risk Management Strategy.

RESOLVED – That the new Risk Management Strategy and plans for the phased roll-out of the strategy within Departments and City of London Institutions be noted.

Report of the Town Clerk.

RESOLVED – That the following decision taken under Urgency/Delegated Authority procedures be noted –

-       Bridgemasters House Phase II – Approval was given to Start Work on the relocation of the Control Room (Gateway 5) at an overall cost of £481, 590.

There were no questions.

There were no items of urgent business.