The Planning Sub Committee of Haringey Council met on Thursday 5th March 2026. The meeting was scheduled to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for new council homes in Tottenham, alterations and extensions to a building in Lawrence Road to provide self-storage and flexible workspace, and pre-application proposals for Phase 5 of the Haringey Heartlands development. The committee was also to be updated on major proposals in the pipeline and applications determined under delegated powers.

Redevelopment of 2 to 240 Block, Tiverton Road, Tottenham, London N15

The committee was scheduled to consider proposals for the demolition and redevelopment of this site to provide 17 council homes across two four-storey blocks. The plans included associated communal amenity space, private outdoor space, landscaping, cycle parking, and refuse storage. The report highlighted that the proposal would result in a 27% reduction in open space on the site, but officers considered this acceptable due to the poorly designed and unutilised nature of the existing land, weighed against the significant public benefit of providing new housing and improved landscaping. The development was also noted to be car-free, with high-performance energy-saving measures, including air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels. Planning obligations were to be secured through a Directors' agreement, including contributions towards carbon offsetting, highway works, and local employment initiatives. All 17 homes were to be secured as social rent properties.

Alterations and 7-storey extension at 30-48 Lawrence Road, Tottenham, London, N15

This application was scheduled for discussion regarding alterations and a seven-storey extension to an existing building to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8) and flexible workspace/incubator units. The proposal aimed to address a shortfall in commercial provision along Lawrence Road and would retain and expand the existing commercial use. The development was described as being of high-quality design, responding appropriately to the local context, and would retain existing trees. It was noted that the scheme would be car-free, with high-quality cycle storage provided, and would incorporate sustainable transport initiatives. The proposal was also expected to generate local employment. Planning obligations were to be secured through a legal agreement, including contributions towards travel plan monitoring, highway improvements, and employment initiatives.

Pre-application proposals for Phase 5, Haringey Heartlands

The committee was to receive a pre-application briefing on Phase 5 of the Haringey Heartlands development, located between Hornsey Park Road, Mayes Road, Coburg Road, Western Road, and the Kings Cross / East Coast Mainline. This phase involves reserved matters applications seeking approval for the appearance, landscaping, layout, scale, and access of Buildings F01, G01, G02, J01, and J02. The proposals also included the use of Sustainabrick building façade facing material on Phases 4 and 5. The scheme is anticipated to deliver 537 homes, including 106 affordable homes, new public parkland, podium amenity space with play areas, and 837 sqm of commercial area. The pre-application engagement had involved community events and reviews by the Quality Review Panel, who welcomed the progress made on the scheme.

Update on Major Proposals

The committee was to receive an update on major proposals, categorised into those awaiting decision notices, applications submitted and awaiting determination, and proposals under pre-application discussion. This report also included information on any current major planning appeals.

Applications Determined Under Delegated Powers

A report was scheduled to be presented detailing planning applications decided under delegated powers between 2nd January 2026 and 30th January 2026. The committee was asked to note this report.

The meeting also included standard agenda items such as apologies for absence, urgent business, and declarations of interest. The confirmation of minutes from a previous meeting was also scheduled.

It is important to note that the information available is based on the scheduled agenda and report packs. The actual discussions and decisions made during the meeting are not detailed in the provided documents. The status of the meeting is PENDINGCOUNCILPUBLICATION, meaning that while the agenda and report pack were made public, the official minutes detailing what was discussed and decided have not yet been published by the council.