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.”

The Chairman made a short address to remind all present that this virtual meeting would be broadcast live on the Internet, and that the Council had adopted a protocol for the webcasting of its meetings. The Sub-Committee noted the Council’s Protocol for the Webcasting of Council and Other Meetings.

The Chairman welcomed members of the public to the virtual 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 29 July 2020 (to follow).

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 29 July 2020 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to:

EPF/2486/19 – 5 Staples Road, Loughton IG10 1HP

This application had been appealed on non-determination, therefore any decision by the Sub-Committee would not be issued but would be included in any suggested conditions to be sent to the Planning Inspector.

Conditions agreed were:

(1)   That permitted developments rights were removed; and

(2)   That the standard working time conditions were attached.

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

(a)            Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor M Owen declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of knowing the applicant. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·             EPF/0249/20 – 3 Spareleaze Hill, Loughton IG10 1BS.

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.

The Sub-Committee noted that there was no other urgent business for consideration at the meeting.

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

The Sub-Committee 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

Members are reminded that for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, as decided at the Group Leaders’ Meeting of 24 June 2020, no member site visits will be conducted.

Therefore, any planning application deferred for a site visit at an Area Planning Sub-Committee will be automatically referred to the District Development Management Committee for determination.

There were no formal site visits requested by the Sub-Committee.

To consider the attached report for the demolition of an existing house and replacement with a three-storey single dwelling house.

Click on the link below to view related plans and documents for this case:

http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=631444

REASONS FOR REFUSAL 

Way forward – Considerably reduce the depth of the new dwelling and design it to be more in keeping with the existing street scene.

To consider the attached report for a two-storey side extension and a single storey porch.

Click on the link below to view related plans and documents for this case:

http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=633194

REASONS FOR REFUSAL

Way forward – Move the entire extension (including ground floor) between 1m and 1.5m away from the boundary.

To consider the attached report for a proposed annexe (revised application to EPF/2213/19).

Click on the link below to view related plans and documents for this case:

http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=635181

CONDITIONS

To consider the attached report for an outbuilding in the rear garden.

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http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=636817

REASONS FOR REFUSAL

1. The proposed outbuilding by reason of its height and scale would appear as a bulky, over dominant and incongruous addition that would detract from the amenity and outlook of the neighbouring occupiers, that would cause harm to the character and appearance of the locality as a result. Accordingly, the proposal fails to comply with policy DBE9 & DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan (1998), policy DM 10 of the Submission Version of the Local Plan (2017) and the NPPF (2018).

Way forward – Implement the permitted development scheme previously agreed by way of a Certificate of Lawful Development.