Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee East - Wednesday 3rd March 2021 7.00 pm

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69.

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 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.

70.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

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Minutes:

The Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and outlined the procedures and arrangements adopted by the Council to enable persons to address the Sub-Committee, in relation to the determination of applications for planning permission. The Sub-Committee noted the advice provided for the public and speakers in attendance at Council Planning Sub-Committee meetings.

71.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 144 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 3 February 2021.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 3 February 2021 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

72.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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Minutes:

(a)        Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor J Philip declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda in relation to when he was the Planning Portfolio Holder by virtue of attending a meeting with Council Planning officers together with the applicant and the applicant’s agent, but did not express any opinion on which way he would go on the resubmission of an application. This was in the interests of transparency and the Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·           EPF/0524/20 – High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford RM4 1EJ

 

(b)        Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor H Whitbread declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of the applicant being known to her when she had visited the Centre last summer to see one of the Council’s disabled activities, as she was the Housing and Community Services Portfolio Holder. The Councillor had determined that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·           EPF/2600/19 – Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford RM4 1NB

73.

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

74.

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:

It was 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

75.

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:

The Sub-Committee Members noted that for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, any planning applications deferred for a site visit at an Area Planning Sub-Committee would be automatically referred to the District Development Management Committee (or Council) for determination.

 

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

76.

Planning Application - EPF/2600/19 Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford RM4 1NB pdf icon PDF 222 KB

To consider the attached report for the retention of a single storey three-sided wooden field shelter and overshoot netting structure.

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Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/2600/19

 

SITE ADDRESS:

Lambourne End Outdoor Centre

Manor Road

Lambourne

Romford

RM4 1NB

 

PARISH:

Lambourne

 

WARD:

Lambourne

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Retention of a single storey three-sided wooden field shelter and overshoot netting structure.

 

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=629814

 

CONDITIONS

1

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

 

Post Set out Sketch, Location Plan, Open Fronted Field Shelter with animal feed storage, Field Shelter Netting Plan, Location Plan for Netting, email sent Wed 10/02/2021 12:14 from Rob Gaylor CEO of Lambourne End Centre.

 

2

No permission is given for the shelter hereby approved to be used for the sheltering of animals or for the storage of animal feed.

 

3

Unless otherwise agreed in advance and in writing by the Local Planning Authority, when the animals are using the field, an electric fence shall be installed around the field shelter.

 

4

No more than 14 people (plus staff) shall be participating in archery at any one time on the site.

 

5

The development hereby permitted shall be used for activities related to archery and animal grazing only and shall be used for no other purpose.

 

6

No public address system or other amplified noise system shall be installed or used at any time on the site.

7

The overshoot netting support frame hereby approved shall be painted in a matt green or black colour within 3 months of this decision notice.

 

77.

Planning Application - EPF/0524/20 High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford RM4 1EJ pdf icon PDF 345 KB

To consider the attached report on the construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space and landscaping.

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Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/0524/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

High House Farm

Stapleford Road

Stapleford Abbotts

Romford

RM4 1EJ

 

PARISH:

Stapleford Abbotts

 

WARD:

Passingford

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space and landscaping.

 

DECISION:

Deferred

 

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=634397

 

DEFERRED TO DDMC

78.

Planning Application - EPF/1656/20 Maltings Farm, Church Road, Moreton, Ongar CM5 0JY pdf icon PDF 207 KB

To consider the attached report for the reserved matters application to EPF/0181/18 for the removal of outbuildings and the existing dwelling. Erection of three detached dwellings. Formation of new highway access and ancillary works.

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Minutes:

APPLICATION No:

EPF/1656/20

 

SITE ADDRESS:

Maltings Farm

Church Road

Moreton

Ongar

CM5 0JY

 

PARISH:

Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers

 

WARD:

Moreton and Fyfield

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:

Reserved matters application to EPF/0181/18 for removal of outbuildings and existing dwelling. Erection of three attached dwellings. Formation of new highway access and ancillary works.

 

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=640139

 

CONDITIONS

 

1

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

2

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: A1/664; 01/B, 02/B, 03/B, 04/B, RBL/MF/01, location plan, Arboricultural report, design and access statement, preliminary ecological assessment

 

3

No construction works above ground level shall take place until (documentary and photographic) details of the type and colours of the external finishes of the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

4

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any other order revoking and re-enacting that order) no development permitted by virtue of Class A, B and E of Part 1 to schedule 2 shall be undertaken.

 

5

Wheel washing or other cleaning facilities for vehicles leaving the site during construction works shall be installed and utilised to clean vehicles immediately before leaving the site. Any mud or other material deposited on nearby roads as a result of the development shall be removed.

 

6

All construction/demolition works and ancillary operations, including vehicle movement on site which are audible at the boundary of noise sensitive premises, shall only take place between the hours of 07.30 to 18.30 Monday to Friday and 08.00 to 13.00 hours on Saturday, and at no time during Sundays and Public/Bank Holidays unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

7

No preliminary ground works shall take place until a flood risk assessment and management and maintenance plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. The assessment shall include calculations of increased run-off and associated volume of storm detention using WinDes or other similar best practice tools. The approved measures shall be carried out prior to the substantial completion of the development and shall be adequately maintained in accordance with the management and maintenance plan.

 

8

Prior to preliminary ground works taking place, details of foul and surface water disposal shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, and shall be provided on site prior to the first occupation and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

 

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