Agenda and minutes

APPLICATION No:

EPF/1972/21

SITE ADDRESS:

4 Ely Place

Chigwell

IG8 8AG

PARISH:

Chigwell

WARD:

Chigwell Village

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Proposed first floor side extension, repositioning of front entrance door,  front porch and canopy and first floor landing window. (Revised application to EPF/1386/21).

DECISION:

Refused

1

The proposed development, due to the proximity to the shared boundary, would close the important gap between the existing properties to the detriment of the character and appearance of the street scene, contrary to policy DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM 9 of the Submission Version Local Plan (2017), and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

2

The proposed development, due to the bulk and proximity to the shared boundary, would have an overbearing impact on the neighbouring residents at number 3 Ely Place resulting in a loss of amenity, contrary to policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM 9 of the Submission Version Local Plan (2017), and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

APPLICATION No:

EPF/2032/21

SITE ADDRESS:

3 Shelley Grove

Loughton

IG10 1BY

PARISH:

Loughton

WARD:

Loughton St Marys

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Proposed conversion of existing dwelling into 2 self-contained flats (1x GF flat and 1x FF flat), proposed side extension to replace garage, and proposed widening of crossover.

DECISION:

Refused

1

By reason of introducing an uncharacteristically intense residential use within a locality characterised by large single-family dwelling houses, the proposal would appear as an incongruous form of development.  As a consequence, the proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the locality. Moreover, the proposal would be likely to amount to a material consideration in favour of similarly harmful development elsewhere in the locality that would exacerbate the harm caused to its character and appearance.  The development is therefore contrary to policies CP2 (iv), CP3 (v), CP7 (iv) and DBE11 (i) of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, Policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and Paragraphs 126 & 130 of the NPPF 2021.

2

The Council cannot be certain beyond reasonable scientific doubt that the proposed development either alone or in combination with other developments within the district will not adversely affect the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area for Conservation and there are no alternative solutions or imperative reasons of overriding public interest why the proposed development should be permitted. Also, in the absence of an appropriate legal agreement to mitigate such adverse impacts, the proposed development is therefore contrary to Policies DM2 & DM22 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, Paragraph 180 of the NPPF 2021, and the requirements of the Habitats Regulations 2017.

APPLICATION No:

EPF/2137/21

SITE ADDRESS:

14 Ashfields

Loughton

IG10 1SB

PARISH:

Loughton

WARD:

Loughton St Johns

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Internal alterations with new roof lights; rear single storey and side upper storey extensions plus modifications to existing front yard.

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With 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 shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans:

210615(PL)01 (Location Plan); 210615(PL)02 A; 210615(PL)03;

210615(PL)04 B; 210615(PL)05 A.

3

Access to the flat roof over the 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.

4

No deliveries, external running of plant and equipment or demolition and construction works, other than internal works not audible outside the site boundary, shall take place on the site other than between the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 on Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturday and not at all on Sundays, Public or Bank Holidays without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

APPLICATION No:

EPF/2197/21

SITE ADDRESS:

The Gardeners Arms

103 York Hill

Loughton

IG10 7RX

PARISH:

Loughton

WARD:

Loughton St Johns

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Grade II Listed Building application for DJ booth (retrospective), proposed repairs and re-glazing of windows and doors to 14mm double glazed panes, repair and paint, proposed insulation of building including cladding repair and paint.

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With Conditions)

1

The works authorised by this consent shall begin no later than the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

2

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans:

001, 002, 003 rev 1, 004 rev 1, 005 rev 1, 006 rev 1, 007 rev 1, 008 rev 1, 009 rev 1, 010 rev 1, 011 rev 1, 012, 013 rev 1, Structural Site Inspection Report by KYA Structures dated 7 September 2020, Planning, Design and Heritage Statement.

3

The external timber cladding shall be repaired following a like-for-like approach, same materials and finishes. The cladding shall be featheredged and black stained.

4

Full details of the upgrading required to meet the building regulations, including thermal insulation, shall be agreed in writing with the LPA prior to the commencement of any works.

5

The use of the DJ booth as shown on drawing number 004 Rev. 1 shall cease immediately and the physical works shall be removed from the site within six weeks from the date of this decision.