This meeting of the Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) of Southwark Council will consider a number of planning applications, including proposals for a new mixed-use development at 1-5 Paris Garden, and the installation of new telecommunications equipment on Moffat Estate. Councillors will also review revisions to the committee's terms of reference.

1-5 Paris Garden Planning Application

A report pack prepared for the meeting includes a planning application for a mixed-use development at 1-5 Paris Garden. The proposal involves the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new building of between four and seven storeys in height.

The proposed development would include:

• Commercial space on the ground floor.
• 14 residential units across the upper floors, of which:
  • 5 would be one-bedroom units.
  • 9 would be two-bedroom units.
• A communal roof terrace.
• Cycle storage.

The report pack notes that the application has been subject to consultation, and that a number of objections have been received from local residents. Key concerns relate to the height and massing of the proposed building, its potential impact on daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties, and the loss of privacy.

The report pack states that the planning officer's report considers these issues in detail, and concludes that the proposed development is acceptable in planning terms, subject to the imposition of planning conditions.

Telecommunications Installation on Moffat Estate

The committee will consider a proposal for the installation of new telecommunications equipment on the Moffat Estate. The application is for the installation of:

• A new 15-metre-high telecommunications mast.
• Three equipment cabinets at ground level.

The report pack notes that the proposed equipment would improve mobile network coverage in the area. It also states that the applicant, Cornerstone and Vodafone, have considered alternative locations, but these were deemed unsuitable.

The report pack states that the planning officer's report considers the visual impact of the proposed development, and concludes that it is acceptable, subject to conditions.

Committee Terms of Reference

The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) will review its terms of reference. The report pack includes a proposed revision to the terms of reference, to reflect changes in planning legislation and guidance.

The proposed changes include:

• Updates to reflect the National Planning Policy Framework¹.
• Clarification of the committee's role in determining planning applications.
• Amendments to the committee's procedures for site visits.

The report pack states that the proposed revisions are intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the committee.