Agenda and minutes

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).

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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”.

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 declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 9 November 2022.

          RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 9 November 2022 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

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.

It was noted that there was no other urgent business for consideration by the Sub-Committee.

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

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

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.

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

To consider the attached report on 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.

Deferred for constitutional/legal advice regarding acceptability of relevant Portfolio Holder signing off additional planning condition relating to refuse removal strategy

To consider the attached report for the change of use: From Builders Yard to a Residential Site Removal of the existing outbuildings.

Referred to DDMC with recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and S106 agreement

To consider the attached report for the use of a former glasshouse for the display of cars for sale. Use of industrial unit in part of former packing shed building for ancillary storage of cars as ancillary offices & provision of x8 no. ancillary staff car parking spaces.

  Decision:                   Refused

Reasons (2)

1         The development causes harm to residential amenity of neighbouring properties due to noise and disturbance, contrary to policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations (1998-2006) and policies DM 9 and DM 10 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017.

2         The application has not robustly demonstrated that the proposals will not cause adverse harm to the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation. There are also no alternative solutions or imperative reasons of overriding public interest why the development should be permitted. Accordingly, the development is contrary to policies CP1 and CP6 of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policies DM2 and DM22 of the Epping Forest Local Plan (Submission Version) 2017 and with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework 2021.

Informatives (2)

3         The Local Planning Authority has identified matters of concern within the officer’s report and clearly set out the reason(s) for refusal within the decision notice. The Local Planning Authority has a formal post-application advice service. Please see the Councils website for guidance and fees for this service - https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/planning-and-building/apply-for-pre-application-advice/. If appropriate, the Local Planning Authority is willing to provide post-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development through this service.

4         This decision is made with reference to the following plan numbers: SK01; SK02; 4020/1; 4020/2; Planning Statement.

To consider the attached report for the demolition of existing dwelling and detached residential annexe. Removal of existing vehicular access. Construction of new residential apartment block containing 14 dwellings.

Deferred to later meeting due to lack of Habitats Regulation Assessment and lack of agreed Heads of Terms relating to S106 agreement.