Agenda and minutes

1.         This meeting is to be webcast;

2.         Members are reminded of the need to activate their microphones before speaking; and

3.         the Chairman will read the following announcement:

“I would like to remind everyone present that this meeting will be filmed live for subsequent uploading to the Internet and will be capable of repeated viewing.

If you are seated in the public seating area it is possible that the recording cameras will capture your image and this will result in the possibility that your image will become part of the broadcast although Officers will try and avoid this.

This may infringe your human and data protection rights and if you have any concerns about this you should speak to the Webcasting Officer.”

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 confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 1 December 2010.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 1 December 2010 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

In the absence of the Vice-Chairman, the Chairman requested nominations for the role of Vice-Chairman.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Mrs L Wagland be elected Vice-Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

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

(a)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors P Spencer, Mrs J Sutcliffe, and Ms S Watson declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of being members of Buckhurst Hill Parish Council. The Councillors had declared that their interests were not prejudicial and that they would stay in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

• EPF/2151/10 Loyola Preparatory School, 103 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5NH; and
• EPF/2427/10 108 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5DX

(b)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors J Knapman, A Lion, B Sandler and Mrs L Wagland declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of being Members of Chigwell Parish Council. The Councillors declared that their interests were not prejudicial and that they would stay in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

• EPF/2076/10 36 Tomswood Road, Chigwell IG7 5QS

(c)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor J Hart declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of being a member of the Conservative Party and the local Conservative Party office being close to the application concerned. The Councillor declared that his interest was not prejudicial and that he would stay in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

• EPF/2153/10 121 High Road, Loughton IG10 1SY

(d)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors K Angold-Stephens, L Leonard, Mrs C Pond and Mrs P Richardson declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of being members of Loughton Town Council. In respect of EPF/2153/10 121 High Road, Loughton IG10 1SY, Councillor Mrs C Pond added that she was slightly acquainted with the residents and a trustee involved. Also in respect of the same application, Councillor K Angold-Stephens stated that he was vaguely acquainted one of the residents. The Councillors had declared that their interests were not prejudicial and that they would stay in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

• EPF/1973/10 Hillcroft, Loughton IG10; and
• EPF/2153/10 121 High Road, Loughton IG10 1SY

(e)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor D Wixley declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of being a member of Loughton Town Council. In respect of EPF/1973/10 Hillcroft, Loughton, the Councillor had known a resident at Hillcroft for 25 years. In respect of EPF/2153/10 121 High Road, Loughton, the Councillor in the capacity of Mayor of Loughton, had been invited to attend the Annual General Meeting regarding these premises on 31 July 2010. In addition the Councillor declared that in respect of EPF/2076/10 36 Tomswood Road, Chigwell, he was the Tree Warden. The Councillor had declared that his interests were not prejudicial and that he would stay in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

• EPF/1973/10  ...  view the full minutes text for item 69.

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.

The Chairman reminded members that following the meeting, the Principal Planning Officer, Mr S Solon, would deliver a training presentation for members.

(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 - 5 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 Director of Planning and Economic Development under delegated authority since the last meeting had been circulated and could be inspected at the Civic Offices.