Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee South - Wednesday 26th October 2022 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping

Contact: L Kirman, Democratic Services Tel: (01992) 564243  Email:  democraticservices@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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68.

Webcasting Introduction

This meeting is to be webcast and the Chairman will read the following announcement:

 

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

 

Therefore, by participating in this meeting, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings for webcasting and/or training purposes. If any public speakers on Zoom do not wish to have their image captured, they should ensure that their video setting throughout the meeting is turned off and set to audio only.

 

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

 

Members are reminded to activate their microphones before speaking”.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Chairman made a short address to remind all present that the meeting would be broadcast on the Internet, and that the Council had adopted a protocol for the webcasting of its meetings.

69.

Declarations of Interest

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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

 

·               EFP/0878/22  32 Lushes Road, Loughton IG103 QB

 

 

b)             Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor Brookes declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of meeting the family when visiting the premises. The Councillor had determined that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·               EFP/0878/22  32 Lushes Road, Loughton IG103 QB

 

70.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 193 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 28 September 2022.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

For Planning Application - EPF/0885/22 51 Algers Road, Loughton  IG10 4NF, the word ‘small’ should be deleted from Reason 1.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 28 September 2022 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record, subject to the above amendment.

 

71.

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.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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

 

72.

Epping Forest District Council Planning Policy Briefing Note (October 2021)

This briefing note, dated October 2021, 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 ("LPSV"), which was published on 18 December 2017 and the Main Modifications to the LPSV published for consultation between 15 July and 23 September 2021. The primary purpose of this note is to inform the development management process and to assist Development Management officers, Councillors, applicants, and planning agents. Other Council officers involved in the development management process may also find the note helpful (e.g., Housing, Contaminated Land, Landscaping etc).

 

The Planning Policy Briefing Note (October 2021) is available at:

 

https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note-06-October-2021-accessible.pdf

Additional documents:

Minutes:

It was noted that the Epping Forest District Council Planning Policy Briefing note was available at:

https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Planning-Policy- Briefing-Note-06-October-2021-accessible.pdf

73.

Site Visits

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.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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

 

74.

Planning Application - EPF/0654/22 231 High Road, Loughton IG10 1AD pdf icon PDF 416 KB

To consider the attached report on the installation of 1no. outdoor AC Condensing unit, to flat roof of the property (Revised application to EPF/0100/22).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/0654/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Alastair Prince

Site Address:

231 High Road Loughton IG10 1AD

Proposal:

Installation of 1no. outdoor AC Condensing unit, to flat roof of the property (Revised application to EPF/0100/22)

Ward:

Loughton St. Mary's

Parish:

Loughton

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyxF

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

 

Conditions: (3)

 

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision.


Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

 

 

2

 

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


Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

 

3

 

The use hereby permitted must cease during any period that the rating level of noise (as defined by BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 “Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound”) emitted from the air conditioning unit installed as shown on plan no. 1958/BP exceeds the prevailing background noise level, and the air conditioning unit shall not be operated outside of 08:00 and 20:00. The measurement position and assessment shall be made according to BS4142:2014 + A1:2019.

 

Reason: To protect the amenity of noise sensitive premises from noise from mechanical plant. 

 

 

 

Informatives: (1)

 

 

4

 

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 

75.

Planning Application - EPF/0878/22 32 Lushes Road, Loughton IG10 3QB pdf icon PDF 356 KB

To consider the attached report for a proposed 4 metres single storey rear extension and an outbuilding.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/0878/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Alastair Prince

Site Address:

32 Lushes Road Loughton Essex IG10 3QB

Proposal:

Proposed 4 metres single storey rear extension & an outbuilding.

Ward:

Loughton Alderton

Parish:

Loughton

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NzAd

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

Conditions: (6)

 

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision.


Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

 

2

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 32LUSHRD; Block Plan, ExistElevs, ExistElevs/A, ExistPlans, Location Plan, PropElevs,PropElevs/A, PropPlans, Roof Plans

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

 

3

 

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing building.

 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and Policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

4

 

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.

 

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of adjacent properties, in accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

5

 

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.

 

Reason: To ensure that the proposed construction work does not cause undue nuisance and disturbance to neighbouring properties at unreasonable hours and in accordance with policies RP5A and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and policies DM9 and DM 21 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

6         

The outbuilding hereby permitted shall not be occupied for any residential overnight accommodation and shall not be used at any time other than for purposes incidental to the residential use of the dwelling known as 32 Lushes Road, Loughton, IG10 3QB.

 

Reason: The development does not satisfy the standards considered acceptable by the Local Planning Authority for a separate unit of accommodation, in accordance with policy DBE1 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Informatives: (1)

 

 

7

 

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

76.

Planning Application - EPF/1414/22 40 Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PL pdf icon PDF 370 KB

To consider the attached report on the retention of flat roof rear dormer, new pitched roof to front porch, additional roof lights, and external alterations including new materials and fenestration (Revised scheme to approved consent EPF/0166/21).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/1414/22

Application Type:

Householder planning permission

Case Officer:

Muhammad Rahman

Site Address:

40 Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PL

Proposal:

Retention of flat roof rear dormer, new pitched roof to front porch, additional roof lights, and external alterations including new materials & fenestration (Revised scheme to approved consent EPF/0166/21).

Ward:

Buckhurst Hill West

Parish:

Buckhurst Hill

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O4dw

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

Conditions: (8)

 

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: MDP.WL/01, MDP.WL/022 Rev B, and MDP.WL/33 Rev B.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

 

2

 

Within 3 months of the date of this decision notice, details of the proposed landscaping of the site, including retained landscaping (trees/hedges) 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 development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 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.

 

Reason: To comply with the duties indicated in Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and to enable full and proper consideration be given to the impact of the proposed development on existing trees / hedges, so as to safeguard and enhance the visual amenities of the area and to ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in accordance with policy LL10 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policies DM3 and DM5 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

3

 

Prior to first occupation of the extensions hereby permitted the window(s) in the flank elevation(s) at first floor level and above, shall have been fitted with obscure glass with a minimum privacy level 3 obscurity, and no part of that/those window[s] that is less than 1.7 metres above the internal floor level of the room in which it is installed shall be capable of being opened. Once installed the obscure glass shall be retained thereafter.

 

Reason: To prevent overlooking and loss of privacy to the occupants of neighbouring properties, in accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM 9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

4

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those specified on the approved plans.

 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76.

77.

Planning Application - EPF/1606/22 7 Nafferton Rise, Loughton IG10 1UB pdf icon PDF 407 KB

To consider the attached report for a proposed part single storey/part two storey side extension to existing dwelling.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/1606/22

Application Type:

Householder planning permission

Case Officer:

Alastair Prince

Site Address:

7, Nafferton Rise, Loughton, IG10 1UB

Proposal:

Proposed part single storey/part two storey side extension to existing dwelling.

Ward:

Loughton Forest

Parish:

Loughton

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000OG6C

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

 

Conditions: (8)

 

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision.


Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

 

2

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 2353; 01, 02/A, 03, 04/H, 05/J, 06/B

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

 

3

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing building.

 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and Policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

4

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.

 

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of adjacent properties, in accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

5

If any tree, shrub or hedge shown to be retained in the submitted Arboricultural reports is removed, uprooted or destroyed, dies, or becomes severely damaged or diseased during development activities or within 3 years of the completion of the development, another tree, shrub or hedge of the same size and species shall be planted within 3 months at the same place. If within a period of five years from the date of planting any replacement tree, shrub or hedge is removed, uprooted or destroyed, or dies or becomes seriously damaged or defective another tree, shrub or hedge of the same species and size as that originally planted shall, within 3 months, be planted at the same place.

 

Reason: To comply with the duties indicated in Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as well as to safeguard the amenity of the existing trees, shrubs or hedges and to ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development, in accordance with policies LL10 and LL11 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, and policies DM3 and DM5 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

6

 

Tree protection shall be installed as shown on Hallwood Associates 'Tree Protection Plan’ drawing number HWA10763_TPP (dated 21st January 2022) prior to the commencement of development activities (including any demolition). The methodology for development (including Arboricultural supervision) shall be undertaken in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.