Agenda and minutes

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To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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