Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee West - Wednesday 15th November 2023 7.00 pm

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

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28.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

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Minutes:

T. Larsen (Democratic Service Officer) opend the meeting and sought nominations for a Chairman due to appologies from the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

 

Cllr. Bassett proposed Cllr. H. Kane, this was seconded by Cllr. Lea.

 

Cllr. H Kane requested Cllr. Lucas as Vice-Chairman, this was agreed by the Committee.

 

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.

29.

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 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 MS Teams 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.

30.

Declarations of Interest

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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a)            Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor Bassett declared a pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·                     EPF/2601/22 – Land to the south and east of the former Chimes Garden  Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

 

b)            Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor Bassett declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that s/he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·                     EPF/1478/23 Camps Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG

 

31.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 88 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 4 October 2023.

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            RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 4 October 2023 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

32.

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.

33.

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

34.

EPF/1478/23 - Camps Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG pdf icon PDF 405 KB

To consider the attached report on the demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment with 1 x 3 bedroom single storey dwelling (Plot A) and 1 x 4 bedroom single storey
dwelling (Plot B) together with landscaping, a drainage strategy and arrangements for access and parking; resubmission of EPF/2100/22 with additional supporting evidence

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G. Courtney (Team Manager – Planning Applications and Appeals) explained to the Committee that due to a statutory obligation to notify Historic England, this item could not be heard.

 

Decision: application deferred until Historic England has been notified.

35.

EPF/0491/20 - Playing Field, Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre & Community Centre Ninefields Waltham Abbey EN9 3EH pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To consider the attached report on the reserved matters application following outline consent for Health Centre building containing 60 no. extra care apartments & communal facilities with associated car parking & landscaping. (Revised application to EPF/1876/19).

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Decision: refused.

36.

EPF/2601/22 - Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ pdf icon PDF 397 KB

To consider the attached report on the outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access.
Lower Nazeing

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Applicant had requested the application be deferred. Cllr H Kane proposed to the Committee that the item would be deferred, the Committee agreed.

 

Decision: application was deferred following a request from the applicant.