Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 2 August 2006 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 Mrs Collins and Councillor Kelly declared a personal interest in EPF/1164/06 (Ashlyns Organic Farm Shop). The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and they would remain in the Chamber and take part in the vote.

(b)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct Councillor Mrs McEwen declared a personal and prejudicial interest in EPF/1164/06 (Ashlyns Organic Farm Shop). and determined to leave the Chamber for the duration of the debate and vote on this issue.

(c)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors K Wright, and D Jacobs declared a personal interest in EPF/1387/06 (Ongar and District Sports Club), by virtue of being members of Ongar and District Sports Club. The Councillors had determined that their interest was prejudicial, the committee was therefore found to be inquorate on this application and it was decided to refer this application to the District Development Control Committee for determination.

Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, together with paragraphs (6) and (24) 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.

There was no other business

(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.

RESOLVED:

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