The Planning Sub Committee of Haringey Council was scheduled to discuss several significant planning applications, including a large-scale residential and commercial development at Haringey Heartlands, and proposals for student accommodation and minor material amendments at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The committee was also set to consider pre-application briefings for new developments.

Planning Applications

HGY/2023/2357 - Land at Haringey Heartlands, between Hornsey Park Road, Mayes Road, Coburg Road, Western Road and the Kings Cross / East Coast Mainline, Clarendon Gas Works, Olympia Trading Estate, and 57-89 Western Road N8 & N22

This application sought approval for reserved matters relating to the appearance, landscaping, layout, scale, and access for Buildings H1, H2, and H3, forming Phase 4 of the Haringey Heartlands regeneration project. The proposal included the construction of 377 private residential units, commercial floorspace, a basement, and new landscaped public space, all pursuant to a previous hybrid planning permission granted in 2018. The report highlighted that this phase would deliver private tenure units and key benefits such as commercial floorspace, a new public square, and enhanced connectivity. The proposed buildings ranged in height from 14 to 27 storeys, with Building H1 designed as a slender point tower and Buildings H2 and H3 as a perimeter block. The appearance of Building H1 was intended to be differentiated as a marker building, while H2 and H3 would use a predominantly brick palette to visually link them to the wider masterplan. The landscaping aimed to maximise connectivity and create flexible spaces, with a diverse range of hard and soft landscaping proposed. The application was recommended for approval, subject to conditions and informatives.

HGY/2023/2099 - Chestnuts Park, St Anns's Road N15 3AQ

This item concerned the construction of a sustainable urban drainage system and associated play features and biodiversity enhancements within Chestnuts Park. The report pack detailed significant public objection to the proposal, with concerns raised about the removal of a third of the playing field, the impact on the park's nature and amenity value, and potential contradictions with the Haringey deal's promise of resident involvement. Objectors also highlighted the park's small size and the perceived riskiness of the project. The applicant, Simon Farrow, Head of Parks and Leisure, spoke in support, noting that Haringey had experienced unprecedented flash floods and that the Parks and Green Spaces Strategy was developed through co-design, with 77% of residents supporting the proposal in a public consultation. The report detailed extensive discussions and considerations regarding flood mitigation, the potential route of the Stonebridge Brook, and the impact on trees and biodiversity. The committee was presented with a recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, with an enhancement to condition 4 regarding the connection from the northern drainage system. The decision was ultimately made by a chair's casting vote after a 5-5 vote with one abstention.

HGY/2023/2137 - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 748 High Road, Tottenham, London N17 0AL

This application was for minor material amendments to a hybrid planning permission, relating to the height, design, maximum floorspace, and associated works for Plot 3 (Hotel / Residential development). The proposal involved the variation of conditions under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act. The report noted that the approved height would increase by up to 27 metres, but this was contextualised by the wider site. Enhancements to application conditions and design were highlighted, along with considerations for water usage, light compensation, fire strategy, and carbon offsetting. The proposal also included provisions for cycle parking and addressed concerns regarding Worcester Avenue. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 agreement, with specific mention of Haringey Sixth Form College in the obligation for training. The recommendation was granted following a vote of 11 in favour.

HGY/2023/2306 & 2307 - Printworks 819-829 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8ER

This item involved a full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment for purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis) and flexible commercial uses (Class E), along with listed building consent for alterations to 819/821 High Road (Grade II). The report explained that a previous permission for apartments and a cinema could not be delivered due to the cinema operator withdrawing. The proposal aimed to contribute to housing supply by counting student bed spaces towards Haringey's housing target. Discussions covered cycle parking, single aspect units, parking provisions, and the potential for temporary use of the accommodation during student off-peak periods. A motion to increase the number of disabled parking bays to three was put forward but not carried. The recommendation was to grant planning permission and listed building consent, subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 agreement. The agreement included provisions for affordable student accommodation, affordability criteria, nomination agreements, and transportation measures.

PPA/2024/0002 - 157-159 Hornsey Park Road, N8 0JX

This was a pre-application briefing for the redevelopment of the site to provide 32 residential units and commercial floorspace, with associated parking, landscaping, and access. The report noted that this was a formal meeting of the Sub-Committee, but no decision would be taken, and any subsequent applications would be subject to a report to a future meeting. The briefing provided an opportunity for members to raise queries and identify concerns about the proposals. The site is located in an Opportunity Area and is designated as SA21 'Clarendon Square Gateway' in the Site Allocations DPD, which seeks a mixed-use, employment-led scheme creating a new link between Wood Green and Clarendon Square. The proposal included Block A with 21 residential units and Block B with commercial floorspace and 11 residential units. The Quality Review Panel had offered warm support for the scheme, commending the project team for resolving issues arising from the challenging brief, but noted that further work was needed on details such as the landscape plan, servicing, lighting, and architectural character.

Update on Major Proposals

This item was intended to advise the committee of major proposals in the pipeline, including those awaiting decision notices, awaiting determination, or at the pre-application stage. However, this item was not discussed due to the meeting procedure rule regarding the continuation of meetings past 10 pm.

Applications Determined Under Delegated Powers

This item was intended to advise the committee of decisions on planning applications taken under delegated powers for a specific period. However, this item was also not discussed due to the meeting procedure rule regarding the continuation of meetings past 10 pm.

Other Procedural Matters

The meeting also included standard procedural items such as filming at meetings, the Planning Protocol, apologies for absence, urgent business, and declarations of interest. The minutes of the previous Planning Sub Committee meeting held on 11th December were confirmed. The date of the next meeting was noted as 5th February. The meeting concluded at 10:15 pm.