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 on the Internet, and that the Council had adopted a protocol for the webcasting of its meetings.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 24 March 2021.

            RESOLVED:

            That the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 24 March 2021 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 Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor S Heap declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item by virtue of sharing email correspondence with the applicant and an objector, and had called a meeting with the Planning and Enforcement officers about this application. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application but would not take part in the vote to determine the application:

·                     EPF/0339/21 – 46 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5QE

(b)          Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor H Kauffman declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item by virtue of being in email correspondence with the applicant. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the item but would not take part in the vote to determine the application:

·                     EPF/0339/21 – 46 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5QE

(c)          Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor S Neville declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application:

·                     EPF/0339/21 – 46 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5QE

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

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.

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

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

To consider the attached report for a proposed office extension to existing ground floor commercial building (Revised application to EPF/0842/20) - As Amended.

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http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=643693

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To consider the attached report for the retention of first floor side/front and roof extension with x3 front rooflights, and alteration to existing rear box dormer (set in by 800mm from outside edge).

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=648114

CONDITIONS