Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and outlined the procedures and arrangements adopted by the Council to enable persons to address the Sub-Committee, in relation to the determination of applications for planning permission. The Sub-Committee noted the advice provided for the public and speakers in attendance at Council Planning Sub-Committee meetings.

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. Consequently, the Sub-Committee was asked to appoint a Vice Chairman for the meeting.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor B Sandler be appointed Vice Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 5 March 2008 (attached)

            RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2008 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

(Assistant to the Chief Executive) To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

(a)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor K Angold-Stephens declared personal interests in agenda item 6 (5) (EPF/0168/08 89 High Road, Loughton), (8) (EPF/0257/08 64 Ibbetson Path, Loughton) and (9) (EPF/0296/08 66 Englands Lane, Loughton), by virtue of being a member of Loughton Resident’s Association. The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would stay in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items;

(b)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor D Bateman declared personal interests in agenda item 6 (3) (EPF/2683/07 5 Linkside, Chigwell) and (4) (EPF/0139/08 Manor Hall, 144 Manor Road, Chigwell), by virtue of the applications being in his ward. The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would stay in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items;

(c)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors J Knapman, B Sandler and Mrs L Wagland declared personal interests in agenda item 6 (3) (EPF/2683/07 5 Linkside, Chigwell) and (4) (EPF/0139/08 Manor Hall, 144 Manor Road, Chigwell), by virtue of being members of Chigwell Parish Council. The Councillors declared that their interests were not prejudicial and indicated that they would stay in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items;

(d)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor J Markham declared personal interests in agenda item 6 (5) (EPF/0168/08 89 High Road, Loughton), (8) (EPF/0257/08 64 Ibbetson Path, Loughton) and (9) (EPF/0296/08 66 Englands Lane, Loughton), by virtue of being a member of Loughton Resident’s Association and Loughton Town Council. The Councillor declared that his interests were not prejudicial and indicated that he would stay in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items;

(e)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor Mrs C Pond declared personal interests in agenda item 6 (5) (EPF/0168/08 89 High Road, Loughton), (6) (EPF/0176/08 216 High Road, Loughton), (7) (EPF/0207/08 4 Tycehurst Hill, Loughton), (8) (EPF/0257/08 64 Ibbetson Path, Loughton), (9) (EPF/0296/08 66 Englands Lane, Loughton), by virtue of being a member of Loughton Town Council and also in the case of (5), (8) and (9) by being a member of Loughton Resident’s Association. The Councillor declared that her interests were not prejudicial and indicated that she would stay in the meeting during the consideration and voting on the items;

(f)         Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors P Spencer and H Ulkan declared personal interests in agenda item (6) (1) (EPF/0237/08 45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill) and (2) (EPF/0269/08 Ibrox Court, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill), by virtue of being members of Buckhurst Hill Parish Council. The Councillors declared that their interests were not prejudicial and indicated that they would stay 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.

No other business was reported for consideration at the meeting.

(Director 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.

(Director 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.