Agenda and minutes

In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, Councillor K Williamson, acted as the Chairman for this meeting, and also stated that he would be a voting chairman.

The Chairman proposed that Councillor S Rackham be appointed Vice-Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

            AGREED:

That Councillor S Rackham be appointed as Vice-Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

1.            This meeting is to be webcast. Members are reminded of the need to activate their microphones 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).

If you are seated in the lower public seating area it is likely that the recording cameras will capture your image and this will result in the possibility that your image will become part of the broadcast.

This may infringe your human and data protection rights and if you wish to avoid this you should move to the upper public gallery.”

The Chairman made a short address to remind all present that the meeting would be broadcast live to 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 6 October 2021.

            RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 6 October 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 Code of Member Conduct, Councillor S Murray declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of knowing the neighbour who lives at number 13. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·       EPF/0975/19 – 11 Crossfields, Loughton IG10 3PY.

(b)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor S Neville declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of knowing some of the objectors who were objecting to this application. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·       EPF/2056/19 – 142 Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HP.

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.

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

It was noted that the briefing note, dated October 2021, had been produced by the Planning Policy team to ensure that a consistent approach was 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 Planning Policy Briefing Note (October 2021) was available at:

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

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.

Councillor K Williamson proposed a site visit for item 13 on the agenda, EPF/1972/21 - 4 Ely Place, Chigwell IG8 8AG, which was seconded by Councillor C C Pond.

AGREED:

That the Sub-Committee agreed in favour of a site visit.

To consider the attached report for an outline application with all matters reserved: erection of three detached dwellings (existing dwelling to be removed) - Revised application to EPF/2669/17.

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REFUSED

1. 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.

2. The proposed development would appear as an incongruous development within this back land location. As a consequence, the proposal fails to respect the character and appearance of the locality, contrary to Polices CP2, CP7 & DBE1 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and Paragraphs 126 & 130 of the NPPF 2021

3. The proposed development, by reason of the densification of a single plot with three dwellings, would result in increased vehicle movements to and from the site, to the detriment of highway safety, contrary to Policy ST4 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policy T1 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF 2021.

No Way forward.

To consider the attached report for the erection of a single storey rear extension and erection of a new attached dwelling, following demolition of existing garage.

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REFUSED

To consider the attached report for the erection of one 2 storey affordable home with 2 parking spaces.

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DEFERRED

To consider the attached report on the demolition of bungalow and construction of a two storey building of four luxury flats with room in the roof.

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REFUSED

To consider the attached report for a 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).

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DEFERRED