Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and outlined the procedures and arrangements adopted by the Council to enable persons to address the Sub-Committee, in relation to the determination of applications for planning permission. The Sub-Committee noted the advice provided for the public and speakers in attendance at Council Planning Sub-Committee meetings.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee.

            RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 November 2005 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

(Head of Research and Democratic Services) To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

(a)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors C Whitbread and J M Whitehouse declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda, by virtue of being a member of Epping Town Council. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/1509/05                      2 Western Avenue, Epping;

·                    EPF/1706/05                      30 Station Road, Epping;

·                    A/EPF/1715/05             273-275 High Street, Epping;

·                    EPF/1807/05                      17 Ivy Chimneys Road, Epping; and

·                    EPF/1857/05                      Barn at Creeds Farm, Bury Lane, Epping.

(b)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor D Stallan declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of being previously acquainted with some of the objectors. The Councillor had determined that his interest was not prejudicial and would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/1509/05                      2 Western Avenue, Epping.

(c)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor A Green declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of being a friend of the applicant. The Councillor had determined that his interest was prejudicial and would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/1706/05                      30 Station Road, Epping.

(d)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor C Whitbread declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of the applicant being a former client. The Councillor had determined that his interest was not prejudicial and would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/1706/05                      30 Station Road, Epping.

(e)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors R Glozier, Mrs A Grigg, S Metcalfe, D Stallan, C Whitbread and Mrs J H Whitehouse declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of being an account holder with the Abbey National. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    A/EPF/1715/05             273-275 High Road, Epping.

(f)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor C Whitbread declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of the applicant being a client. The Councillor had determined that his interest was prejudicial and would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/1807/05                      17 Ivy Chimneys Road, Epping.

(g)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors M Colling, S Metcalfe and C Whitbread declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of the applicant being a member of the Epping Conservative Association. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/1857/05                      Barn at Creeds Farm, Bury Lane, Epping.

(h)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, together with paragraphs 6 and 25 of the Council Procedure Rules contained in the Constitution requires that the permission of the Chairman be obtained, after prior notice to the Chief Executive, before urgent business not specified in the agenda (including a supplementary agenda of which the statutory period of notice has been given) may be transacted.

In accordance with Operational Standing Order 6 (non-executive bodies), any item raised by a non-member shall require the support of a member of the Committee concerned and the Chairman of that Committee.  Two weeks' notice of non-urgent items is required.

It was noted that there was no other urgent business for consideration by the Sub-Committee.

(Head of Planning and Economic Development) To consider the attached report.

The Assistant Head of Planning and Economic Development presented the Planning Appeals report for the period April to September 2005 in order to comply with the recommendation of the District Auditor. It was highlighted that there had been one appeal decision allowed by the Inspector following the Sub-Committee’s decision to refuse permission, contrary to officer’s recommendation, but that officers had also been successful on one occasion in sustaining the Sub-Committee’s decision to refuse when officers had recommended granting permission. The Sub-Committee were further informed that the Council’s performance for the period had been an improvement on last year but consistent with the previous year’s exceptional performance, and had again exceeded the Best Value Performance Indicator as well as the national average.

The Sub-Committee affirmed their appreciation of the efforts of officers in defending the planning and enforcement appeals.

            RESOLVED:

That the Planning Appeal Decisions for the period April 2005 to September 2005 be noted.

(Head of Planning and Economic Development)  To consider planning applications as set out in the attached schedule

Background Papers:  (i)  Applications for determination – applications listed on the schedule, letters of representation received regarding the applications which are summarised on the schedule.  (ii)  Enforcement of Planning Control – the reports of officers inspecting the properties listed on the schedule in respect of which consideration is to be given to the enforcement of planning control.

The Sub-Committee considered a schedule of applications for planning permission.

            RESOLVED:

That the planning applications numbered 1 – 6 be determined as set out in the attached schedule to these minutes.

(Head of Planning and Economic Development) Schedules of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning and Economic Development under delegated powers since the last meeting of a Plans Subcommittee may be inspected in the Members Room or at the Planning and Economic Development Information Desk at the Civic Offices, Epping.

The Sub-Committee noted that schedules of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning and Economic Development under delegated authority since the last meeting had been circulated and could be inspected at the Civic Offices.