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 24 August 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, Councillor K Wright declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of being a personal friend of the Objector. The Councillor had determined that his interest was prejudicial and would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    TRE/EPF/794/05 – Torrells Hall Cottages, Shellow Road, Willingale.

(b)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor D Jacobs declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of the Objector being known to the Councillor. 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:

·                    TRE/EPF/794/05 – Torrells Hall Cottages, Shellow Road, Willingale.

(c)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors K Wright, P Gode and D Jacobs declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of being members of Ongar Parish Council. 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/1480/04 – Ongar Motors & Transport Co, The Borough, Greensted Road, Ongar.

(d)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor Mrs D Collins declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of being the Chairman of the Epping Forest Primary Care Trust. The Councillor had determined that her interest was not prejudicial and would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/1480/04 – Ongar Motors & Transport Co, The Borough, Greensted Road, Ongar.

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.

The Chairman reported that, in the absence of the Vice-Chairman, he would be seeking a nomination for a member of the Sub-Committee to act as Vice-Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

            RESOLVED:

That Councillor P Gode be appointed Vice-Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

(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 – 4 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.