The Planning Sub Committee of Haringey Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss a range of planning matters. The agenda included pre-application briefings on proposed developments, an update on major projects, and a review of applications determined under delegated powers.

Pre-Application Briefings

The committee was scheduled to receive pre-application briefings on proposals for the redevelopment of Mallard Place, Coburg Road, Wood Green, N22 6TS. This item, referenced as PPA/2025/0002 and HGY/2025/3217, involved the erection of a 22-storey building with an 8-storey wing, and a 14-storey building with a 6-storey wing, to provide 150 social rent dwellings along with flexible workspace and landscaped public realm. It was noted that no decisions would be taken at this stage, with subsequent applications to be subject to a report to a future meeting. The briefing aimed to allow members to raise queries and identify concerns about the proposals.

Update on Major Proposals

An update was scheduled to be provided on major proposals in the pipeline. This included information on Tottenham Hotspur Football Club's THFC hotel development, which had been put on hold while the club assessed viability. The report also indicated that a Section 73 planning application seeking to remove affordable housing from the Berol Quarter approval would be reported to the Planning Sub Committee for consideration in Q1 2026.

Applications Determined Under Delegated Powers

The committee was to be advised of decisions on planning applications determined under delegated powers for the period of 01 November 2025 to 31 December 2025. This item, detailed in the jan Delegated decisions November - December.pdf document, provided a list of applications that had been decided by officers rather than the full committee.

Filming at Meetings

A note was included regarding the filming and recording of meetings. Attendees were informed that meetings might be filmed or recorded by the Council for broadcast, or by members of the public. By entering the meeting room and using public seating, individuals consented to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings. The Chair retained discretion to terminate or suspend filming if it disrupted proceedings or infringed on rights.

Planning Protocol

The committee was reminded that it abides by the Council's Planning Protocol 2025. This protocol outlines the framework for the planning system, aiming to balance development with environmental protection and local amenities. It was emphasised that decisions are rarely simple and often involve balancing competing priorities, with a duty to ensure public understanding. The protocol also stated that the number of objectors or supporters is not, in itself, a material planning consideration. The committee operates as a meeting in public, not a public meeting, with the right to speak from the floor agreed in advance.

Other Agenda Items

The agenda also included standard procedural items such as receiving apologies for absence, considering urgent business, and noting declarations of interest. The minutes of the previous Planning Sub Committee meeting held on 8th December 2025 were scheduled for confirmation. The date of the next meeting was noted as 5th February.

The attendees listed for the meeting included Councillors Sean O'Donovan, Lotte Collett, Barbara Blake (Chair), Reg Rice, Nicola Bartlett, John Bevan (Vice-Chair), Cathy Brennan, Scott Emery, Emine Ibrahim (Chair of Alexandra Palace and Park Board), Alexandra Worrell, and Kaushika Amin, alongside officers and other council representatives.