Agenda and minutes

1.         This virtual meeting is to be webcast. Members are reminded of the need to unmute before speaking.

2.         The Chairman will read the following announcement:

“I would like to remind everyone present that this meeting will be broadcast live to the internet (or filmed) and will be capable of repeated viewing (or another use by such third parties).

Please could I also remind Members of the Public who have registered to speak that they will be admitted to the meeting at the appropriate time.

Please also be aware that if technical difficulties interrupt the meeting that cannot be overcome, I may need to adjourn the meeting.”

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 26 February 2020.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2020 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

(a)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors C P Pond and C C Pond declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following agenda item. The Councillors had determined that they would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·        EPF/2486/19 – 5 Staples Road, Loughton.

(b)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor A Patel declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following agenda item by virtue of being the Portfolio Holder for Commercial and Regulatory Services and this item being a Council owned asset. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·        EPF/2162/19 – 202 High Road, Loughton.

(c)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor L Mead declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following agenda item by virtue of the residents of 10 Monkchester Close being known to her. The Councillor had determined that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·        EPF/1317/19 – Trevelyan House, Goldings Hill, Loughton.

Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, 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.

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

A Planning Policy Briefing Note (March 2018) has been produced by the Planning Policy Team to ensure that a consistent approach is taken to the provision of planning policy advice for the District, particularly in relation to the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version, which was published on 18 December 2017.

The primary purpose of the Planning Policy Briefing Note is to inform the development management process and to provide assistance for Development Management Officers, Councillors, applicants and planning agents. The Planning Policy Briefing Note is available at:

http://www.efdclocalplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note_Mar-2018.pdf

It was noted that the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version Planning Policy Briefing note was available at:

http://www.efdclocalplan.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/03/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note_Mar-2018.pdf

To identify and agree requirements for formal site visits to be held with regard to any planning application listed in this agenda, prior to consideration of the application.

The Sub-Committee agreed to hold site visits to the following application locations:

·        EPF/1317/19 – Trevelyan House, Goldings Hill, Loughton IG10 2SW;

·        EPF/1680/19 – 30 York Hill, Loughton IG10 1HT; and

·        EPF/2486/19 – 5 Staples Road, Loughton IG10 1HR.

To consider the attached report.

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Deferred for site visit.

To consider the attached report.

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Deferred for site visit.

To consider the attached report.

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CONDITIONS

To consider the attached report.

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Deferred for site visit.