The Haringey Council Planning Sub Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss several planning applications, pre-application briefings, and updates on major proposals. The committee was also expected to review applications determined under delegated powers and confirm the minutes of a previous meeting.

Tottenham Hale Station

The committee was scheduled to consider a Section 73 application concerning Tottenham Hale Station to vary conditions related to a previously approved development. The proposal involved replacing a requirement for a new station access point and footbridge from Hale Village with pedestrian and cycle network improvements on Ferry Lane and other works.

The report pack included that officers had consulted 2,700 residents, receiving 46 objections and 5 letters of support. It was noted that Transport for London (TfL) remained committed to collaborating to deliver a link bridge should funding become available in the future. Councillor Gordon, Cabinet Member for Placemaking and The Local Economy, was expected to attend the committee to speak in support of the application.

The committee was expected to consider a recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions, including approved plans, material samples, refuse and waste storage, archaeology, station management, signage strategy, demolition and construction, waste management plan, ecological receptors mitigation and enhancement strategy, consideration constructors, Section 278 agreement, outline construction programme for Link Corridor, demolition and construction waste, arboricultural statement, local labour, heating and hot water, liaison group, and Metropolitan Police requirements.

West Road N17

The Planning Sub Committee was scheduled to discuss a planning application for the demolition of existing buildings at 37-39 West Road N17 0RN and the construction of a new building for industrial uses. The proposed building was intended for flexible Class B2 general industrial, B8 storage and distribution, and E(g)(iii) light industrial uses, with ancillary office space, a service yard, access point, car parking, and landscaping.

The report pack stated that the proposed development would result in a total floorspace of 6,044 sqm, an increase of 229.8 sqm. It also noted that the scheme was designed to include a range of sustainability measures delivering a reduction of 111% carbon dioxide emissions on site.

The committee was expected to consider a recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and the signing of a Section 106 agreement. The conditions covered various aspects, including the commencement of development, adherence to approved plans, submission of material samples, land contamination, demolition and construction management, cycle parking design, surface water drainage, secure by design accreditation, energy strategy, overheating, urban greening factor, BREEAM¹, external lighting, boundary treatment, plant noise, delivery and service plan, disabled parking bays, electric vehicle charging, hard and soft landscaping, tree protection, living roofs, Decentralised Energy Network (DEN) connection, dust management, considerate construction, and fire safety.

The Section 106 agreement was expected to include terms for carbon mitigation, a commercial travel plan, employment initiatives, a construction logistics and management plan, highway improvements, parking management, tree planting, and monitoring contributions.

Bedford Road N22

The Planning Sub Committee was scheduled to discuss a planning application concerning 13 Bedford Road N22 7AU. The proposal involved the demolition of the existing building and the erection of a new mixed-use development of up to five storeys. The development would include commercial uses (Use Class E) at ground level and 12 self-contained flats (Use Class C3) on the upper levels, along with a plant room at basement level. The plans also included cycle parking, refuse, recycling, storage, a lift overrun, a plant enclosure, and photovoltaic (PV) panels at roof level.

The report pack noted that the scheme would include a financial Payment in Lieu (PiL) contribution towards offsite affordable housing within the borough. It also stated that the development would achieve a reduction of 82% carbon dioxide emissions over Building Regulations Part L 2021 and provide Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) of 100%.

The committee was expected to consider a recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 agreement. The conditions covered various aspects, including the commencement of development, adherence to approved plans, detailed drawings and external materials, boundary treatment, landscaping, site levels, external lighting, secure by design accreditation, contaminated land, Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM), a Demolition/Construction Environmental Management Plan, an Arboricultural Impact Assessment, a Delivery and Servicing Plan, cycle parking, a car parking management plan, an energy strategy, an overheating report, a sustainability strategy, living roofs and walls, biodiversity measures, BREEAM, a Basement Impact Assessment, piling, surface water drainage, noise, and commercial unit restrictions.

The Section 106 agreement was expected to include terms for affordable housing provision, a viability review mechanism, a Section 278 highways agreement, sustainable transport initiatives, a construction logistics plan, street trees, carbon mitigation, employment initiatives, and a monitoring contribution.

High Road N15

The Planning Sub Committee was scheduled to receive a briefing on a planning application for 312 High Road N15 4BN. The proposal included the refurbishment, conversion, and extension of the existing building, along with the construction of two new single-storey buildings to the rear. The scheme would retain commercial use on part of the ground floor and provide 52 partially self-contained units for short-term emergency accommodation.

The report pack noted that Haringey's Housing Strategy Team had confirmed that there was an identified need for this type of accommodation. The applicant had suggested that Haringey would have first refusal rights on referrals into the facility.

Timber Yard, High Road N22

The Planning Sub Committee was scheduled to receive a pre-application briefing for the redevelopment of the Timber Yard, 289-295 High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8HU. The proposal included 36 residential units within two blocks of part three, four and five storeys, and part two, part three storey mews buildings, along with refuse and cycle stores, parking and relandscaping.

The report pack noted that 96% of the apartments would be dual or triple aspect, with four homes being single aspect. All apartments would have their own private balconies. It also stated that affordable housing was not anticipated to be provided, given the viability of the scheme.

Other Business

The Planning Sub Committee was also scheduled to:

• Receive an update on major proposals in the pipeline, including Tottenham Hotspur's developments.
• Be advised of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers.