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authority for the purpose of determining the application. The Mayor may also leave the decisionto the local authority. In directing refusal the Mayor must have regard to the matters set out inArticle 6(2) of the Order, including the principal purposes of the Greater London Authority, theeffect on health and sustainable development, national policies and international obligations,regional planning guidance, and the use of the River Thames. The Mayor may direct refusal if heconsiders that to grant permission would be contrary to good strategic planning in Greater London.If he decides to direct refusal, the Mayor must set out his reasons, and the local planning authoritymust issue these with the refusal notice. If the Mayor decides to direct that he is to be the localplanning authority, he must have regard to the matters set out in Article 7(3) and set out hisreasons in the direction. The Mayor must also have regard to the guidance set out in GOL circular1/2008 when deciding whether or not to issue a direction under Articles 6 or 7.Financial considerations31 Should the Mayor direct refusal, he would be the principal party at any subsequent appealhearing or public inquiry. Government guidance in Circular 03/2009 (‘Costs Awards in Appealsand Other Planning Proceedings’) emphasises that parties usually pay their own expenses arisingfrom an appeal.32 Following an inquiry caused by a direction to refuse, costs may be awarded against theMayor if he has either directed refusal unreasonably; handled a referral from a planning authorityunreasonably; or behaved unreasonably during the appeal. A major factor in deciding whether theMayor has acted unreasonably will be the extent to which he has taken account of establishedplanning policy.33 Should the Mayor take over the application he would be responsible for holding arepresentation hearing and negotiating any planning obligation. He would also be responsible fordetermining any reserved matters applications (unless he directs the council to do so) anddetermining any approval of details (unless the council agrees to do so).Conclusion34 The principle of this application is acceptable in strategic planning policy terms. The Mayorpreviously raised a number of issues relating to employment land, affordable housing, car parking,mix of units, design, transport and energy. These matters have now been satisfactorily addressedand the Mayor is content for the Council to determine the case itself.for further information, contact Planning Decisions Unit:Colin Wilson, Senior Manager – Planning Decisions020 7983 4783 email colin.wilson@london.gov.ukJustin Carr, Strategic Planning Manager (Development Decisions)020 7983 4895 email justin.carr@london.gov.ukMichael Mulhern, Case Officer020 7983 6535 email michael.mulhern@london.gov.ukpage 6
planning report PDU/2665/014 November 2010Neptune Wharf, Grinstead Roadin the London Borough of Lewishamplanning application no. DC/10/75331/XStrategic planning application stage 1 referral (new powers)Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended); Greater London Authority Acts 1999 and2007; Town & Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008The proposalThe applicant proposes the demolition of the existing buildings on site and the provision of 206new residential units; 1,874 sq.m. of flexible workspace; 99 sq.m. of cafe space; a new publicspace; an improved connection under the train line; 276 cycle spaces and 60 car parking spaces.The applicantThe applicant is Hatcham (Neptune) Ltd, and the architects are Duggan Morris ArchitectsStrategic issuesThe Mayor has agreed with Lewisham Council’s proposal to release this site from its currentdesignation as local employment land and strategic industrial land, through the LDF process. Inthis regard, the proposed mix of uses are acceptable at strategic planning policy level. However,the local planning authority should be convinced that the proposed level of employmentsatisfactorily meets its emerging planning policy for this site.There are however, a number of more detailed planning issues that need to be addressed in moredetail, including; the level of affordable housing, the tenure split, the housing mix, thehousing design standards, density the energy strategy, the transport strategy, noise anda number of detailed urban design and access concerns.RecommendationThat Lewisham Council be advised that whilst the application is generally acceptable in strategicplanning terms the application does not comply with the London Plan, for the reasons set out inparagraph 100 of this report; but that the possible remedies set out in paragraph 102 of thisreport could address these deficiencies.Context1 On 29 September 2010 the Mayor of London received documents from LewishamCouncil notifying him of a planning application of potential strategic importance to develop theabove site for the above uses. Under the provisions of The Town & Country Planning (Mayor ofLondon) Order 2008 the Mayor has until 9 November 2010 to provide the Council with apage 7
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