Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee West - Wednesday 15th July 2020 7.00 pm

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11.

Webcasting Introduction

1. This virtual meeting is to be webcast. Members are reminded of the need to unmute before speaking.

 

2. The Chairman will read the following announcement:

 

“I would like to remind everyone present that this meeting will be broadcast live to the internet (or filmed) and will be capable of repeated viewing (or another use by such third parties).

 

Please could I also remind Members of the Public who have registered to speak that they will be admitted to the meeting at the appropriate time.

 

Please also be aware that if technical difficulties interrupt the meeting that cannot be overcome, I may need to adjourn the meeting.”

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Minutes:

The Chairman made a short address to remind all present that this virtual meeting would be broadcast live 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.

12.

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.

13.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 112 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 17 June 2020.

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Minutes:

        Resolved:

 

(1)         That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 17 June 2020 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

14.

Declarations of Interest

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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Minutes:

(a)      Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Conduct, Councillor M Sartin declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda, by virtue of being a member of the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority. The Councillor declared that she had not taken part in any discussions regarding these applications and that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

 

·       EPF/2562/19 – Oakleigh Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing;

·       EPF/2563/19 – Oakleigh Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing; and

·       EPF/0858/20 – Aver House, Nursery Road, Nazeing.

 

(b)      Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Conduct, Councillor S Heather declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda, by virtue of being a member of the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority. The Councillor declared that he had not taken part in any discussions regarding these applications and that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

 

·       EPF/2562/19 – Oakleigh Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing;

·       EPF/2563/19 – Oakleigh Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing; and

·       EPF/0858/20 – Aver House, Nursery Road, Nazeing.

15.

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:

The Sub-Committee noted that there was no other urgent business for consideration at the meeting.

16.

Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version - Planning Policy Briefing note

A Planning Policy Briefing Note (March 2018) 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, which was published on 18 December 2017.

 

The primary purpose of the Planning Policy Briefing Note is to inform the development management process and to provide assistance for Development Management Officers, Councillors, applicants and planning agents. The Planning Policy Briefing Note is available at:

 

http://www.efdclocalplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note_Mar-2018.pdf

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Minutes:

The Sub-Committee noted that the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version Planning Policy Briefing note was available at:

http://www.efdclocalplan.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/03/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note_Mar-2018.pdf

17.

Site Visits

Members are reminded that for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, as decided at the Group Leaders Meeting of 24 June 2020, no member site visits will be conducted.

 

Therefore, any planning application deferred for a site visit at an Area Planning Sub-Committee will be automatically referred to the District Development Management Committee for determination.

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Minutes:

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

18.

Planning Application - EPF/2562/19 Oakleigh Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing pdf icon PDF 251 KB

To consider the attached report.

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Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/2562/19

 

SITE ADDRESS:

Oakleigh Nursery

Paynes Lane

Nazeing

EN9 2EU

 

PARISH:

Nazeing

 

WARD:

Lower Nazeing

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Retention of existing caravan for agricultural office and business use only.

 

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With Conditions)

 

Click on the link below to view related plans and documents for this case:

http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=629686

 

CONDITIONS

1

The development hereby permitted will be completed and retained strictly in accordance with the approved drawings numbers: 2573 - 15A4 - 201A, 2573 - 15A4 - 202A and Flood Risk Assessment by UK Flood Risk Consultants (dated 10/04/2018).

 

2

The caravan hereby approved shall only be used as an office ancillary to the business operation of the nursery and not for any residential or social purposes.

 

3

In the event that the nursery use ceases on site, the caravan hereby approved shall be removed, and the land shall thereafter cease to be used for the stationing of a caravan.

 

4

The proposed use of this site has been identified as being particularly vulnerable if land contamination is present. Should any discoloured or odorous soils be encountered during development works or should any hazardous materials or significant quantities of non-soil forming materials be found, then all development works should be stopped, the local planning authority contacted and a scheme to investigate the risks and/or the adoption of any required remedial measures be submitted to, agreed and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the recommencement of development works. In such instances, following the completion of development works and prior to the first occupation of the site, sufficient information must be submitted to demonstrate that any required remedial measures were satisfactorily implemented or confirmation provided that no unexpected contamination was encountered.

 

5            

Within 3 months of this approval, a landscaping scheme shall be submitted and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority to provide screening for the front and side of the mobile homes. The details as approved shall be carried out onsite within 3 months of the date of the approval of this planning condition

 

19.

Planning Application - EPF/2563/19 Oakleigh Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing pdf icon PDF 270 KB

To consider the attached report.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/2563/19

 

SITE ADDRESS:

Oakleigh Nursery

Paynes Lane

Nazeing

EN9 2EU

 

PARISH:

Nazeing

 

WARD:

Lower Nazeing

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Proposed permanent retention of 2 existing caravans to accommodate nursery workers.

 

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With Conditions)

 

Click on the link below to view related plans and documents for this case:

http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=629687

 

 

CONDITIONS

1

On or before the expiration of 28 days from the date of this approval, the 2 dilapidated caravans at present located at the site as shown on drawing number 2573-15A4-202A, and any associated base, dwarf wall or associated works shall be removed, and the land shall thereafter cease to be used for the stationing of a caravan.

 

2

The development hereby permitted will be completed and retained strictly in accordance with the approved drawings numbers: 2573-15A4-201A, 2573-15A4-202A and the Flood Risk Assessment by UK Flood Risk Consultants (dated 10/04/2018).

 

3

The occupation of the 2 caravans hereby approved shall be limited to persons solely or mainly working, or last working, at Oakleigh Nursery as horticultural workers.

 

4

There shall be no external lighting erected or fitted on or by the mobile homes.

5

Each mobile home shall not have more than four adult persons residing in it at any time.

 

6

There is to be no residential vehicular access to the mobile homes via the southern gate on the approved fence and gates.

 

7

In the event that the nursery use ceases on site, the caravans hereby approved shall be removed from the site, .and any associated base, dwarf wall or associated works shall be removed, and the land shall thereafter cease to be used for the stationing of caravans for residential accommodation.

8

The proposed use of this site has been identified as being particularly vulnerable if land contamination is present. Should any discoloured or odorous soils be encountered during development works or should any hazardous materials or significant quantities of non-soil forming materials be found, then all development works should be stopped, the local planning authority contacted and a scheme to investigate the risks and/or the adoption of any required remedial measures be submitted to, agreed and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the recommencement of development works. In such instances, following the completion of development works and prior to the first occupation of the site, sufficient information must be submitted to demonstrate that any required remedial measures were satisfactorily implemented or confirmation provided that no unexpected contamination was encountered.

 

    9

Within 3 months of this approval, a landscaping scheme shall be submitted and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority to provide screening for the front and side of the mobile homes. The details as approved shall be carried out onsite within 3 months of the date of the approval of this planning condition.

 

 

20.

Planning Application - EPF/0135/20 80 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey pdf icon PDF 202 KB

To consider the attached report.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/0135/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

80 Upshire Road

Waltham Abbey

EN9 3PA

 

PARISH:

Waltham Abbey

 

WARD:

Waltham Abbey Paternoster

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Retention of the outbuilding

 

DECISION:

Grant Permission (With Conditions)

 

Click on the link below to view related plans and documents for this case:

http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=632596

 

 

CONDITIONS



1

The development hereby permitted will be retained strictly in accordance with the approved drawings numbers: Location Plan, Existing Front and Rear Elevation, Existing ground floor plan (1), Existing Side Elevation (3) and Existing Side Elevation (4).

 

2

The proposed development shall only be used as ancillary use for the existing dwellinghouse and shall not be occupied as a unit separately from the dwelling known as no. 80 Upshire Road.

 

 

21.

Planning Application - EPF/0665/20 80 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey pdf icon PDF 242 KB

To consider the attached report.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/0665/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

80 Upshire Road

Waltham Abbey

EN9 3PA

 

PARISH:

Waltham Abbey

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Proposed double storey side extension with part single storey rear extension & skylights. (Revised application to EPF/1897/19)

 

DECISION:

Refuse Permission (Householder)

 

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http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=635159

 

 

REASONS FOR REFUSAL



1

The proposal would result in an cramped form of development which due to its bulk and mass would have an unacceptable adverse impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and an overbearing impact on the neighbouring property at 82 Upshire Road, and lack refuse facilities, contrary to the NPPF and policies DBE 9 & 10 of the adopted Local Plan and policies DM9 & 10 of the submitted version Local Plan

 

 

 

Members were concerned about the bulk and mass of the extension especially with the closeness to the large retained outbuilding in the rear garden, and the lack of provision for refuse facilities.

 

 

 

 

Way forward

 

To reduce the bulk and mass of the extension and include suitable refuse facilities.

22.

Planning Application - EPF/0858/20 Aver House, Nursery Road, Nazeing pdf icon PDF 377 KB

To consider the attached report.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/0858/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

Aver House

Nursery Road

Nazeing

Waltham Abbey

EN9 2JE

 

PARISH:

Nazeing

 

WARD:

Lower Nazeing

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Demolition of a commercial building and replacement with a single dwelling.(Revised application to EPF/0196/19).

 

DECISION:

Deferred

 

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http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=636162

 

 

DEFERRED TO DDMC – with members recommendation to grant

23.

Exclusion of Public and Press pdf icon PDF 104 KB

If any member wants to refer a planning application to the District Development Management Committee (DDMC), please hold up this refer sign in front of your screen immediately after the vote has been taken. If at least 4 members agree/hold up their refer signs, the application will be referred to DDMC.

 

Alternatively, if any member wishes to refer a planning application to DDMC, they should propose a motion to refer this application immediately after the vote has been taken. The Chairman will then ask for a seconder. After a seconder has been sought, the Chairman will then ask if any other member wishes to support this resolution. If at least 4 members agree then the application will be referred to DDMC, otherwise the motion to refer will fail.

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Minutes:

The Sub-Committee noted that there was no business which necessitated the exclusion of the public and press from the meeting.