Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee South - Wednesday 21st December 2022 7.00 pm

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

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

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Items
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88.

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”.

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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.

89.

Declarations of Interest

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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Minutes:

a)            Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor Williamson declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of meeting the applicant although had not discussed the application. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·                    EPF/1266/22 12 Roding Road, Loughton

 

 

b)            Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor Bhanot declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of possible knowing the applicant although as he was present virtually, and therefore could not vote on the application. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application:

 

·                    EPF/1266/22 12 Roding Road, Loughton

 

c)            Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor D Sunger declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·                    EPF/1266/22 12 Roding Road, Loughton

 

90.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 161 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 23 November 2022.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 23 November 2022 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

 

91.

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.

92.

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

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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

93.

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.

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Minutes:

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

94.

Change of Order

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Minutes:

The Chairman advised the Committee that items 9 & 10 would be swapped around due the consideration of only two items this evening and a member having to leave the chamber for the first item.

95.

Planning Application - EPF/1416/22 57 Valley Hill, Loughton IG10 3AL pdf icon PDF 282 KB

To consider the attached report for a first floor rear extension. Single storey rear extension. Alterations to entrance porch.

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Minutes:

 

Application Ref:

 

EPF/1416/22

Application Type:

Householder planning permission

Case Officer:

Mohinder Bagry

Site Address:

57 Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AL

Proposal:

First floor rear extension. Single storey rear extension. Alterations to entrance porch.

Ward:

Loughton Roding Ward

Parish:

Loughton

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O4my

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

 

 

 

Conditions: (9)

 

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 01 and 02 Rev E.

 

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

 

 

2

 

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).

 

 

3

 

Prior to first occupation of the extension hereby permitted the window in the south west flank elevation 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 window 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 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.

 

 

5

 

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.

 

 

6

 

Prior to the first use of the patio, details of a privacy screens at both edges of the patio no lower than 1.7 metres high shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented before occupation in accordance with the approved details and so retained.

 

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.

 

 

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No deliveries, external running of plant and equipment or demolition and construction works, other than internal  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

96.

Planning Application - EPF/1266/22 121 Roding Road, Loughton IG10 3BS pdf icon PDF 391 KB

To consider the attached report for extensions and alterations to provide 1x new retail premises on the ground floor and 5x new residential apartments over with associated amenity space.

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Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/1266/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Muhammad Rahman

Site Address:

121 Roding Road, Loughton IG10 3BS

Proposal:

Extensions and alterations to provide 1x new retail premises on the ground floor and 5x new residential apartments over with associated amenity space.

Ward:

Loughton Roding

Parish:

Loughton

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O1Cy

Decision:

Refused

 

 

 

Reasons (3)

 

1.    The proposal, by reason of its form, scale, bulk and massing fails to relate positively to the locality and would appear incongruous with the street scene. Also, due to increased density it will result in a greater urbanising impact than present. Consequently, it would have a harmful effect to the established character and appearance of the area, which predominantly consists of two storey buildings. Therefore, the proposal is contrary to Policies 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.

 

2.    The proposal, by reason of its scale, bulk and massing together with the differing ground levels of the rear gardens of No’s 125 – 133, will result in a material loss of light, loss of outlook and a greater sense of enclosure to the rear gardens of No’s 125 - 133 to their detriment. As such, the proposal fails to safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring amenities, contrary to Policies CP7 & DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policy DM9 (h) of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and Paragraphs 130 (f) of the NPPF 2021.

 

3.    In the absence of a completed Section 106 planning obligation the proposed development fails to mitigate against the adverse impact that it will have on the Epping Forest Special Area for Conservation in terms of recreational pressure and air pollution. Failure to secure such mitigation is contrary to policies CP1 and CP6 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policies DM2 and DM22 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, Paragraph 180 of the NPPF 2021, and the requirements of the Habitats Regulations 2017.

 

Informatives (2)

 

4.    The Local Planning Authority has identified matters of concern within the officer’s report and clearly set out the reason(s) for refusal within the decision notice. The Local Planning Authority has a formal post-application advice service. Please see the Councils website for guidance and fees for this service - https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/planning-and-building/apply-for-pre-application-advice/. If appropriate, the Local Planning Authority is willing to provide post-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development through this service.

 

5.    This decision is made with reference to the following plan numbers: 1049.000, 1049.001, 1049.002, 1049.003, 1049.010, 1049.011, 1049.013, 1049.014, 1049.101B, 1049.102D, 1049.103E, 1049.104B, 1049.110E, 1049.111E, 1049.112A, 1049.113, and 1049.1