Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee West - Wednesday 11th January 2023 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping

Contact: V Messenger, Democratic Services Tel: (01992) 564243  Email:  democraticservices@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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39.

Webcasting Introduction

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 Zoom 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”.

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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.

 

40.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

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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.

 

41.

Declarations of Interest

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct.

 

42.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 131 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 7 December 2022.

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Minutes:

          RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 7 December 2022 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

 

43.

Any Other Business

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.

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Minutes:

It was reported that there was no urgent business for consideration at the meeting.

 

44.

Epping Forest District Council Planning Policy Briefing Note (October 2021)

This briefing note, dated October 2021, has been produced by the Planning Policy team to ensure that a consistent approach is taken to the provision of planning policy advice for the District, particularly in relation to the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version ("LPSV"), which was published on 18 December 2017 and the Main Modifications to the LPSV published for consultation between 15 July and 23 September 2021. The primary purpose of this note is to inform the development management process and to assist Development Management officers, Councillors, applicants, and planning agents. Other Council officers involved in the development management process may also find the note helpful (e.g., Housing, Contaminated Land, Landscaping etc).

 

The Planning Policy Briefing Note (October 2021) is available at:

 

https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note-06-October-2021-accessible.pdf

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Minutes:

It was noted that the Epping Forest District Council Planning Policy Briefing note was available at:

https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Planning-Policy- Briefing-Note-06-October-2021-accessible.pdf

 

45.

Site Visits

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.

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Minutes:

There were no formal site visits requested by the Sub-Committee.

 

46.

Planning Application - EPF/1051/22 Barclays Bank Plc, 6 Market Square, Waltham Abbey EN9 1DN pdf icon PDF 318 KB

To consider the attached report for the redevelopment of the former Barclays Bank to mixed use development including upward extension by way of an additional storey at roof level, retaining commercial use on the ground floor and creating a 1 no. duplex 3 bed flat across first and second floors above the commercial space with entrance at street level.

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Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/1051/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Ian Ansell

Site Address:

6 Barclays Bank Plc

Market Square

Waltham Abbey

Essex

EN9 1DN

Proposal:

Redevelopment of the former Barclays Bank to mixed use development including upward extension by way of an additional storey at roof level, retaining commercial use on the ground floor and creating a 1 no. duplex 3 bed flat across first and second floors above the commercial space with entrance at street level

Ward:

Waltham Abbey South West

Parish:

Waltham Abbey

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NzDB

Decision:

Refuse

 

 

Reasons (1)

 

By reason of its positioning on site and its general location, the proposed refuse area was unworkable and unsafe for operatives and their vehicles during the collection of waste. The proposal was therefore contrary to Policy DM 11 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version (2017)

 

47.

Planning Application - EPF/1620/22 Winston Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ pdf icon PDF 346 KB

To consider the attached report on the demolition of the existing building and the erection of a new dwelling.

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Minutes:

 

Application Ref:

 

EPF/1620/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Sukhvinder Dhadwar

Site Address:

Winston Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

Proposal:

Demolition of the existing building and the erection of a new dwelling

Ward:

Lower Nazeing

Parish:

Nazeing

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000OGuZ

Decision:

 

Conditions (17)

Allowed with Conditions

 

 

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

 

2

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans:

1512_300 Site location plan, 1512_303_C Proposed site plan, 1512_310 Existing plans and elevations, 1512_320_B Proposed floor plans, front elevation and sections

1512_326 Proposed flank and rear elevations, Design and Access Statement, Sustainability Checklist, Draft Flood Risk Assessment by STM Environmental 2021 reference FRA-2021-000049,  Contaminated Land Risk Assessment Phase 1 Desk Study Report by STM Environmental April 2021 reference PH1-2021-000046 Tree Survey November 2021 reference P1935-TS01 V1 and Arboricultural Method Statement November 2021 reference P1935-AMS01 V1 by Ligna Consultancy. 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

 

3

 

Prior to the commencement of any works a Preliminary Ecological Assessment must be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. Should the assessment reveal the likely presence of any European Protected Species. Or their breeding sites or resting places, then protected species surveys need to be carried out. These surveys should also be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. Should the protected species reveal the presence of protected species, or their breeding sites or resting places on the site, then a detailed mitigation strategy must be written in accordance with any guidelines available from Natural England (or other relevant body) and submitted to the Local Planning Authority. In some cases a European Protected Species Licence may be required from Natural England. All works shall then proceed in accordance with the approved strategy with any amendments agreed in writing.

 

Reason: In order to conserve protected species or their breeding sites, or resting places in accordance with chapter 15 of the NPPF and policies NC3 and NC4 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan and Alterations and DM 1 of the Submission Version Local Plan.

 

 

4

Prior to occupation, a “lighting design strategy for biodiversity” shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall:

a)           Identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for bats and that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places along important routes used to access key areas of their territory for example, for foraging; and

b)           Show how and where external lighting will be installed (through the provision of appropriate lighting contours plans and technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.