Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee South - Wednesday 21st October 2020 7.00 pm

Venue: Virtual Meeting on Zoom. View directions

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56.

Webcasting Introduction

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.”

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Minutes:

The Chairman made a short address to remind all present that this virtual meeting would be broadcast 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 Webcasting of Council and other Meetings.

57.

Welcome and Introduction

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Minutes:

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. The Chairman advised that she would be a voting chairman.

58.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 124 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 23 September 2020.

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Minutes:

            RESOLVED:

 

            That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 23 September 2020 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

59.

Declarations of Interest

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest made pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct.

60.

Any Other Business

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.

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Minutes:

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

61.

Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version - Planning Policy Briefing Note

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

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Minutes:

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

62.

Site Visits

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.

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Minutes:

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

 

The Sub-Committee noted that, for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, any planning applications referred for a site visit at an Area Plans Sub-Committee (or the District Development Management Committee) would be automatically referred to the District Development Management Committee (or Council) for determination.

63.

Planning Application - EFP/1563/20 44 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill pdf icon PDF 198 KB

To consider the attached report for a two storey rear extension with balcony and single storey side extension.

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Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/1563/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

44 Russell Road

Buckhurst Hill

IG9 5QE

 

PARISH:

Buckhurst Hill

 

WARD:

Buckhurst Hill West

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Two storey rear extension with balcony and single storey side extension

 

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With Conditions)

 

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=639678

 

CONDITIONS

1

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this notice.

 

2

The development hereby permitted will be completed and retained strictly in accordance with the approved drawings numbers: GA/0071/01, GA/0071/02, GA/0071/03, GA/0071/04, GA/0071/05, GA/0071/06, GA/0071/07, GA/0071/08 and GA/0071/09.

 

3

Materials to be used for the external finishes of the proposed development shall match those of the existing building, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

4

Privacy screens no less than 1.7 metres high shall be installed at both edges of the balcony and shall be permanently retained in that condition.

 

5

Prior to preliminary ground works taking place, details of surface water disposal shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with such agreed details.

 

6

Prior to any above ground works, details of the proposed landscaping of the site, including retention of trees and other natural features and the proposed times of planting (linked to the development schedule), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and at the agreed times.

 

7

Access to the flat roof over the ground floor extension hereby approved shall be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof shall not be used as a seating area, roof garden, terrace, patio or similar amenity area.

 

64.

Planning Application - EPF/1776/20 178 Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill pdf icon PDF 252 KB

To consider the attached report for a proposed raised wood decking area with an open-sided canopy and an overhead retractable awning. (Revised scheme to EPF/1632/19).

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Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/1776/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

178 Buckhurst Way

Buckhurst Hill

IG9 6HZ

 

PARISH:

Buckhurst Hill

 

WARD:

Buckhurst Hill East

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Proposed raised wood decking area with an open-sided canopy & an overhead retractable awning (Revised scheme to EPF/1632/19)

 

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With Conditions)

 

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=640699

 

CONDITIONS

 

1

Within 2 months beginning with the date of this notice, all unauthorised works including any resultant debris shall be removed from the site.

 

2

The development hereby permitted will be completed and retained strictly in accordance with the approved drawings numbers: 93/10/C/1, 01/4 Rev C, 02/4 Rev C, 03/4 Rev C and 04/4 Rev C.

 

 

65.

Planning Application - EPF/1824/20 Land and Garages to rear of 2 -12 Hornbeam Road (Hornbeam Close Site B), Buckhurst Hill pdf icon PDF 411 KB

To consider the attached report for a variation to condition 2 'Plan Numbers' on EPF/0215/16 (Demolition of garages and replacement with 3 x 3 bed two storey affordable homes with 7 parking spaces and associated landscaping) to allow alternative parking area and turning.

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Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/1824/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

Land and Garages to rear of 2 -12 Hornbeam Road (Hornbeam Close Site B)

Buckhurst Hill

Essex

IG9 6JS

 

PARISH:

Buckhurst Hill

 

WARD:

Buckhurst Hill East

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Variation to condition 2 'Plan Numbers' on EPF/0215/16 (Demolition of garages and replacement with 3 x 3 bed two storey affordable homes with 7 parking spaces and associated landscaping) to allow alternative parking area and turning

 

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With Conditions)

 

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=640850

 

CONDITIONS

1

The development hereby permitted will be completed strictly in accordance with the approved drawings nos: PL01, PL02, PL04 A, PL05, PL06 A, 15-044-074 and 2112-T-0101 Rev T4

 

2

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the material details approved under EPF/3070/19 unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

3

The hard and soft landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed landscaping submission agreed under EPF/1964/20. If within a period of five years from the date of the planting or establishment of any tree, or shrub or plant, that tree, shrub, or plant or any replacement is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies or becomes seriously damaged or defective another tree or shrub, or plant of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

 

4

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed Phase 1 Contamination Report agreed under EPF/1380/19.

 

5

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed Phase 2 Contamination Report agreed under EPF/1380/19.

 

6

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed Remediation Contamination Report agreed under EPF/1380/19.

 

7

Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme and prior to the first use or occupation of the development, a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced together with any necessary monitoring and maintenance programme and copies of any waste transfer notes relating to exported and imported soils shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. The approved monitoring and maintenance programme shall be implemented. 

 

8

In the event that any evidence of potential contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified in the approved Phase 2 report, it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken in accordance with a methodology previously approved by the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority in accordance with the immediately above condition. 

 

9

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