Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and outlined the procedures and arrangements agreed by the Council, to enable persons to address the Sub-Committee in relation to the determination of applications for planning permission.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 14 June 2006 as correct record (attached).

         RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 14 June 2006 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to:

·        The inclusion that, Councillor Ms Stavrou had declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 10(3) (EPF/0635/06 – Land at Manor Farm, 15 & 16 Mott Street, High Beech) as she is acquainted with the applicant. She declared that she would leave the meeting during the consideration and voting of the item;

·        That Declaration of Interest (b) be amended in light of the above; and

·        That Declaration of interest (c) should be deleted.

(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 Mrs D Borton declared personal interests in agenda items 6 (2) (EPF/0536/06 4 The Heights, Bumbles Green Lane, Nazeing) by virtue of being a Nazeing Parish Councillor.  She declared that her interests were not prejudicial and indicated that she would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

(b)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillors Mrs P Brooks, Mrs A Cooper, Mrs J Lea, Mrs R Gadsby and R D’Souza declared a personal interest in agenda items 6 (3) (EPF/0648/06 Warlies Park Farm, Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey), 6(4&5) (EPF/1018/06 23A Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey) and 6(6) (EPF/1074/06 2 Marle Gardens, Waltham Abbey) by virtue of being local Ward Councillors.  The Councillors declared that their interests were not prejudicial and indicated that they would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

(c)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor Mrs P Smith declared a personal interest in agenda item 6 (4&5) (EPF/1018/06 23A Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey). She declared that her interests were not prejudicial and indicated that she would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

(d)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor Ms Stavrou declared a personal interest in agenda items 6 (3) (EPF/0648/06 Warlies Park Farm, Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey) by virtue of being the local ward member. She declared that her interests were not prejudicial and indicated that she would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

(e)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor Ms Stavrou declared a personal interest in agenda item 6 (1) (EPF/1084/06 Land at little Copped Hall, Copped Hall Estate, High Road, Epping), 6 (4 &5) (EPF/1018/06 23A Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey) and 6(6) (EPF/1074/06 2 Marle Gardens, Waltham Abbey) by virtue of being the Mayor of Waltham Abbey. She declared that her interests were not prejudicial and indicated that she would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

(f)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor P McMillan declared a personal interest in agenda item 6 (4&5) (EPF/1018/06 23A Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey) by virtue of having past business dealings with the applicant. He declared that his interests were prejudicial and indicated that he would leave the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

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 reported that there was no urgent business for consideration at 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, Planning applications numbered 1 – 6 be determined as set out in the annex 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 details of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning Economic Development under delegated authority since the last meeting had been circulated to all members and were available for inspection at the Civic Offices.