Agenda and 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. The Sub-Committee noted the Council’s Protocol for Webcasting of Council and other meetings.

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.

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 20 June 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 G Mohindra declared a personal interest in agenda items 6 (3) (EPF/0791/07 Land rear of The Forge, Lambourne Road, Loughton) and 6(4) (EPF/1065/07 – 114, 116, 118 Manor Road, Chigwell).  The Councillor declared that his interests were prejudicial and indicated that he would leave the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

(b)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor J Markham declared a personal interest in agenda items 6 (1) (EPF/0010/07 - 2 Forest Way, Loughton) and 6(2) (EPF/1004/07 – 33 and 35 Lower Road, Loughton) by virtue of being a member of the Loughton Residents Association.  The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

(c)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor A Lee declared a personal interests in agenda items 6 (1) (EPF/0010/07 - 2 Forest Way, Loughton) and 6(2) (EPF/1004/07 – 33 and 35 Lower Road, Loughton) by virtue of being a member of the Loughton Residents Association.  The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

(d)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor K Angold-Stephens declared a personal interest in agenda items 6 (1) (EPF/0010/07 - 2 Forest Way, Loughton) and 6(2) (EPF/1004/07 – 33 and 35 Lower Road, Loughton) by virtue of being a member of the Loughton Residents Association.  The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

(e)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor B Sandler declared a personal interest in agenda items 6(3) (EPF/0791/07 – Land rear of The Forge, Lambourne Road, Chigwell) and 6(4) (EPF/1065/07 – 114,116,118 Manor Road, Chigwell) by virtue of being a Chigwell Parish Councillor.  The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

(f)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor Mrs Wagland declared a personal interest in agenda items 6(3) (EPF/0791/07 – Land rear of The Forge, Lambourne Road, Chigwell) and 6(4) (EPF/1065/07 – 114,116,118 Manor Road, Chigwell) by virtue of being a Chigwell Parish Councillor.  The Councillor declared that her interests were not prejudicial and indicated that she would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

(g)            Pursuant to the Council's Code of Member Conduct, Councillor D Bateman declared a personal interest in agenda items 6(4) (EPF/1065/07 – 114,116,118 Manor Road, Chigwell) by virtue of the application being in his ward.  The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would remain in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items.

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.

It was reported that there was no urgent business 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 – 4 be determined as set out in the attached schedule to these minutes.

(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 details of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning Economic Development under delegated authority since the last meeting had been circulated to all members and were available for inspection at the Civic Offices.