Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and outlined the procedures and arrangements agreed by the Council, to enable persons to address the Sub-Committee in relation to the determination of applications for planning permission.

In view of the unavailability of the Chairman, Councillor J Hart, it was noted that the Vice-Chairman, Councillor Mrs L Wagland, would be chairing the meeting.

As a result, the Sub-Committee were asked to appoint a Vice–Chairman for the meeting.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Mrs Anne Haigh be appointed Vice–Chairman for the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee.

         RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 23 May 2007 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

(Head of Research and Democratic Services) To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

a)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor K Chana declared a personal interest in agenda item (6) (1) EPF/0824/07 - 51 Manor Road, Chigwell; (6) (2) EPF/0535/07 – 1 Chigwell Park Drive, Chigwell; (6) (3) EPF/0728/07 – The Manor House, Gravel Lane, Chigwell; and (6) (4) EPF/0804/07 – 27 Chigwell Park Drive, by virtue of being a Chigwell Parish Councillor.  He declared that his interest was not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

b)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor B Sandler declared a personal interest in agenda item (6) (1) EPF/0824/07 - 51 Manor Road, Chigwell; (6) (2) EPF/0535/07 – 1 Chigwell Park Drive, Chigwell; (6) (3) EPF/0728/07 – The Manor House, Gravel Lane, Chigwell; and (6) (4) EPF/0804/07 – 27 Chigwell Park Drive, by virtue of being a Chigwell Parish Councillor.  He declared that his interest was not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

c)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor J Knapman declared a personal interest in agenda item (6) (1) EPF/0824/07 - 51 Manor Road, Chigwell; (6) (2) EPF/0535/07 – 1 Chigwell Park Drive, Chigwell; (6) (3) EPF/0728/07 – The Manor House, Gravel Lane, Chigwell; and (6) (4) EPF/0804/07 – 27 Chigwell Park Drive, by virtue of being a Chigwell Parish Councillor.  He declared that his interest was not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

d)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor J Markham declared a personal interest in agenda item (6) (8) EPF/0765/07 – 12A Alderton Close, Loughton, by virtue of being a member of the Loughton Residents Association.  He declared that his interest was not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

e)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor K Angold-Stephens declared a personal interest in agenda item (6) (8) EPF/0765/07 – 12A Alderton Close, Loughton, by virtue of being a member of the Loughton Residents Association.  He declared that his interest was not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the item.

Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, together with paragraphs 6 and 25 of the Council Procedure Rules contained in the Constitution 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.

In accordance with Operational Standing Order 6 (non-executive bodies), any item raised by a non-member shall require the support of a member of the Committee concerned and the Chairman of that Committee.  Two weeks' notice of non-urgent items is required.

No urgent business was reported for consideration at the meeting.

(Head of Planning and Economic Development)  To consider planning applications as set out in the attached schedule

Background Papers:  (i)  Applications for determination – applications listed on the schedule, letters of representation received regarding the applications which are summarised on the schedule.  (ii)  Enforcement of Planning Control – the reports of officers inspecting the properties listed on the schedule in respect of which consideration is to be given to the enforcement of planning control.

The Sub-Committee considered a schedule of applications for planning permission.

            RESOLVED:

            That the planning applications numbered 1 – 9 be determined as set out in the attached schedule to these minutes.

(Head of Planning and Economic Development). To consider the attached report.

The Panel considered the case to issue a discontinuance notice under Regulation 8 of the Town and Country (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 in relation to Coriander Restaurant, 40 Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill. The notice would require the discontinuance of the display of the advertisement comprising the illuminated box sign fixed to the north flank wall of the premises together with the removal of the fixtures, fittings used in conjunction with the advertisement.

On consideration of the fact that the sign had been on display for at least 10 years and that in the opinion of some of the members of the panel that the sign was not unduly unreasonable or overbearing for the site.

            RESOLVED:

That the Sub-Committee agreed that the decision be deferred so that officers could continue negotiations with the owners on the removal of the signage.

(Head of Planning and Economic Development) Schedules of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning and Economic Development under delegated powers since the last meeting of a Plans Subcommittee may be inspected in the Members Room or at the Planning and Economic Development Information Desk at the Civic Offices, Epping.

The Sub-Committee noted that schedules of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning and Economic Development under delegated authority since the last meeting had been circulated and could be inspected at the Civic Offices.

The sub-committee asked that the various plans and diagrams that are presented to the meeting be standardised so that they are all based on a common template. It would also be helpful if the plans that went through to the Parish and Town Councils are the same that came up to the District Council.

            RESOLVED:

Officers agreed to look at the feasibility of asking for standardised plans from applicants and to report back at a future meeting.