Agenda and minutes

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 MS Teams 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”.

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.

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

a)            Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor Murray declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of having been approached by the residents in the area as a Ward Councillor and having had in depth conversations and given advice. The Councillor had determined that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                     EPF – 2688 /23 - 6 Tewkesbury Close, Loughton, IG10 3NT

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 having been in contact with both residents and the applicant. The Councillor had determined that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                     EPF – 2688 /23 - 6 Tewkesbury Close, Loughton, IG10 3NT

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

·                     EPF – 2688 /23 - 6 Tewkesbury Close, Loughton, IG10 3NT

d)            Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor J Jennings declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda, by virtue of the applicant is a personal friend. The Councillor had determined that she would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                     EPF – 2688 /23 - 6 Tewkesbury Close, Loughton, IG10 3NT

e)            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 having been in contact with both residents and the applicant, and the main objectors' is known to him. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                     EPF – 2688 /23 - 6 Tewkesbury Close, Loughton, IG10 3NT

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 31 January 2024.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 31 January 2024 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.

Cllr Heap brought it to the Sub-Committees attention that in the future it would be useful to have oversight on the use of S70C Mechanism to Refuse the determined applications.

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 C Pond proposed a site visit for agenda item 10, EPF - 2688 /23

6 Tewkesbury Close, Loughton, IG10 3NT, which was seconded by Councillor Brookes, so this item was deferred to the next meeting.

To consider the attached report for the demolition of existing bungalow and the erection of 2 Detached Dwelling Houses.

Decision: Approved

To consider the attached report for excavation of the rear garden so that it is level with the current lowest part of the garden.

Decision: Approved

To consider the attached report for change of use from waste land to garden.

Decision: Referred for a site visit.