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WEBCASTING INTRODUCTION
1. This
meeting is to be webcast. Members are reminded of the need to
activate their microphones 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).
If you are seated in the lower public seating
area it is likely that the recording cameras will capture your
image and this will result in the possibility that your image will
become part of the broadcast.
This may infringe your human and data
protection rights and if you wish to avoid this you should move to
the upper public gallery.”
Additional documents:
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.
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Additional documents:
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.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
To declare interests
in any item on this agenda.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
There were no
declarations of interest pursuant to the Council’s Member
Code of Conduct.
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MINUTES  PDF 174 KB
To confirm the minutes of the
last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 10 August
2022.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Cllr
Hadley drew attention to condition 36 of the decision associated
with EPF/0016/19 GYPSEY MEAD WORKS, ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR CM5
0RB, which should read “Fyfield” and not “Stapleford
Abbots”. Graham Courtney advised this would be corrected on
the decision notice.
RESOLVED:
That
the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 10 August 2022 be taken as
a read signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to the
above amendment.
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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.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
It was noted that there was no other urgent
business for consideration by the Sub-Committee.
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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
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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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.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
There were
no formal site visits requested by the Sub-Committee.
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Planning Application - EPF/2364/19 Site adjacent to Great Notts, Moreton Road, Bobbingworth CM5 0LU PDF 436 KB
To consider the attached report on the
proposed conversion of an existing barn to form a single detached
residential unit, retaining existing access and on-site car
parking.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/2364/19
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Application Type:
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Full planning
permission
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Case Officer:
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Cuma
Ahmet
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Site Address:
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Site adjacent to
Great Notts
Moreton
Road
Bobbingworth
Ongar
CM5 0LU
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Proposal:
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Proposed conversion of an existing barn to form a single
detached residential unit, retaining existing access & on-site
car parking.
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Ward:
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Moreton and
Fyfield
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Parish:
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Moreton,
Bobbingworth and the Lavers
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyP5
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Decision:
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Approve with
Conditions
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Conditions: (12)
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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).
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The development hereby
permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance
with the following approved plans:
18/31008/101
18/31008/102
18/31008/104
18/31008/006
18/31008/007A
18/31008/008A
Reason: For the
avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in
accordance with the approved plans.
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The materials to be
used in the construction of the external surfaces of the
development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing
building [or those specified on the approved plans, or those
specified in the submitted application form].
Reason: To ensure a
satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity of the
area, in accordance with policy DBE10 [or DBE1 if structure is not
a residential extension] of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006,
and Policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the
NPPF.
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Prior to any above
ground works, full details of both hard and soft landscape works
(including tree planting) and implementation programme (linked to
the development schedule) shall be submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority. All hard and soft
landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to the
occupation of the building or completion of the development,
whichever is the sooner. The hard landscaping details shall
include, as appropriate, and in addition to details of existing
features to be retained: proposed finished levels or contours;
means of enclosure; car parking layouts; other minor artefacts and
structures, including signs and lighting and functional services
above and below ground. The details of soft landscape works shall
include plans for planting or establishment by any means and full
written specifications and schedules of plants, including species,
plant sizes and proposed numbers /densities where appropriate. If
within a period of five years from the date of the planting or
establishment of any tree, or shrub or plant, that tree, shrub, or
plant or any replacement is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies or becomes seriously
damaged or defective another tree or shrub, or plant of the same
species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the
same place.
Reason: To comply with
the duties indicated in Section 197 of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990 so as to ensure that
the details of the development of the landscaping are
complementary, and to ensure a satisfactory appearance to the
development, ...
view the full minutes text for item 8.
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Planning Application - EPF/1713/20 12-14 Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping CM16 7QX PDF 474 KB
To consider the attached report on the
proposed demolition of existing two dwellings and associated
structures and redevelopment to provide four new dwellings,
associated gardens and infrastructure.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/1713/20
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Application Type:
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Full
planning permission
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Case Officer:
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Cuma
Ahmet
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Site Address:
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12-14
Brickfield Road
Coopersale
Epping
CM16
7QX
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Proposal:
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Proposed demolition of existing two dwellings and associated
structures and redevelopment to provide four new dwellings,
associated gardens and infrastructure.
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Ward:
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Epping
Hemnall
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Parish:
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Epping
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000Nvml
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Decision :
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Approve
with Conditions - with additional matter to
be included in legal agreement relating to the developers liaising
with ECC regarding any plans traffic calming within the immediate
area
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Conditions: (15)
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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).
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and
retained strictly in accordance with the following approved
plans:
FYU 2 P1B_2
FYU 2 P1B_4
FYU 2 P1B_5
FYU 2 P1B_6
FYU 2 P1B_7
FYU 2 P1B_8
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is
built in accordance with the approved plans.
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Prior to any above ground works, 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.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of
visual amenity, in accordance with policy DBE1 [+ DBE4 when located
in the Green Belt] of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998
& 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017,
and the NPPF.
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Prior to first occupation of the development herby permitted a
plan indicating the position, design, materials and type of
boundary treatment to be erected, shall have been submitted to an
approved by the Local Planning Authority. The approved boundary
treatment shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the
development and thereafter permanently retained.
Reason: To ensure the safe movement of vehicles between the
highway and off-street parking areas and to ensure a satisfactory
appearance of the development, in accordance with Policies ST4
& DBE1 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 &
2006, Policies T1 & DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version
2017, and the NPPF.
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Notwithstanding the landscape strategy details submitted, prior
to any above ground works, full details of both hard and soft
landscape works (including tree planting) and implementation
programme (linked to the development schedule) shall be submitted
to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All
hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance
with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to
the occupation of the building or completion of the development,
whichever is the sooner. The hard landscaping details shall
include, as appropriate, and in addition to details of existing
features to be retained: proposed finished levels or contours;
means of enclosure; car parking layouts; other minor artefacts and
structures, including signs and lighting ...
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Planning Application - EPF/0726/22 Magnolia House, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7NR PDF 325 KB
To consider the attached report for the
construction of a pond and associated landscaping and drainage
works.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/0726/22
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Application Type:
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Full planning
permission
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Case Officer:
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Ian
Ansell
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Site Address:
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Magnolia
House
Abridge
Road
Theydon
Bois
Epping
Essex
CM16 7NR
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Proposal:
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Construction of
Pond and Associated Landscaping and Drainage Works.
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Ward:
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Theydon
Bois
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Parish:
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Theydon
Bois
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyyH
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Decision :
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Approve with
Conditions
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Conditions: (8)
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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).
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and
retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans:
1962 SK07 Rev B, SK09 and SK10, 3331/42, and TCTC-18277-L-01 Rev
A
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is
built in accordance with the approved plans.
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i. No development or preliminary groundworks of any kind shall
take place until a programme of archaeological investigation has
been secured in accordance with a written scheme of investigation
which has been submitted by the applicant, and approved in writing
by the local planning authority.
ii. No development or preliminary groundworks of any kind shall
take place until the completion of the programme of archaeological
investigation identified in the WSI defined in 1 above.
iii. The applicant shall submit to the local planning authority
a post excavation assessment (to be submitted within six months of
the completion of the fieldwork, unless otherwise agreed in advance
with the Planning Authority). This will result in the completion of
post excavation analysis, preparation of a full site archive and
report ready for deposition at the local museum, and submission of
a publication report.
Reason: In order that such features of importance can
be recorded for the benefit of posterity, in accordance with policy
HC1 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policy DM7 of the
Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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All works in constructing the pond hereby approved and
associated drainage shall be carried out strictly in accordance
with the SuDS Strategy Letter produced by EAS Ltd dated 10th
November 2021 submitted with the application, unless otherwise
agreed by the Local Planning Authority through an appropriate
application.
Reason: To ensure satisfactory provision and disposal
of surface water in the interests of Land Drainage, in accordance
with policy RP3 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998
& 2006, policies DM16 and DM18 of the Local Plan Submission
Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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Hard and soft landscaping shall be implemented as shown on Tracy
Clarke Tree Consultancy 'Landscape masterplan – proposed
balancing pond' drawing number 'TCTC-18277-L-01 Rev A' (dated
January 2022); and the accompanying planting schedule. The works
shall be carried out prior to the occupation of the building or
completion of the development. If within a period of five years
from the date of the planting or establishment of any tree, or
shrub or plant, that tree, shrub, or plant or any replacement is
removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies or ...
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Planning Application - EPF/1015/22 94 Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping CM16 7QU PDF 439 KB
To consider the attached report on the
proposed conversion of an existing detached garage
to a two storey integrated studio (Revised application to
EPF/0444/22).
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/1015/22
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Application Type:
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Full planning
permission
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Case Officer:
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Alastair
Prince
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Site Address:
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94 Coopersale
Common
Coopersale
Epping
Essex
CM16 7QU
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Proposal:
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Proposed conversion
of an existing detached garage to a two storey integrated studio
(Revised application to EPF/0444/22)
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Ward:
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Epping
Hemnall
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Parish:
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Epping
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000Nz04
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Decision:
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Approve with
Conditions
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Conditions: (6)
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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).
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and
retained strictly in accordance with the following approved
plans: 00.001, 00.100, 50.100
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is
built in accordance with the approved plans.
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The materials to be used in the construction of the external
surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those
specified on the approved plans.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of
visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the
adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and Policy DM9 of the Local
Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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The building hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time
other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the
dwelling known as 94 Coopersale Common, Epping, CM16 7QU, and shall
not be used for any separate residential or commercial
purposes.
Reason: The development does not satisfy the standards
considered acceptable by the Local Planning Authority for a
separate unit of accommodation, in accordance with policy DBE1 of
the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policies DM9 and DM10 of
the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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Prior to first occupation of the building/extension hereby
permitted the windows in the flank elevations at first floor level
and above, shall have been fitted with obscure glass with a minimum
privacy level 3 obscurity, and no part of that/those windows that
is less than 1.7 metres above the internal floor level of the room
in which it is installed shall be capable of being opened. Once
installed the obscure glass shall be retained
thereafter.
Reason: To prevent overlooking and loss of privacy to the
occupants of neighbouring properties, in accordance with policy
DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006,
policy DM 9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the
NPPF.
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The existing hedge to the front of the site, adjacent to
Coopersale Common, shall be retained and suitably protected during
construction works. If the hedge is removed, uprooted or destroyed,
dies, or becomes severely damaged or diseased during development
activities or within 3 years of the completion of the development,
another hedge of the same size and species shall be planted within
3 months at the same place.
Reason: To ensure that the building continues to be screened in
order to reduce its impact on the character and appearance of the
street scene, ...
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Planning Application - EPF/1203/22 13 Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7HG PDF 574 KB
To consider the attached report for the
retention of decorative railings at first floor level.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Reason:
(1)
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The proposed development would
result in harm to the visual impact of the locality since it fails
to respect the local character and appearance of the area, contrary
to policy DBE10 of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations, and
policy DM 10 of the Submission Version Local Plan
(2017).
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Informatives: (2)
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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 is willing to provide
post-application advice in respect of any future application for a
revised development.
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This decision is made with
reference to the following plan numbers: PL.1A; PL.2A; PL.3A;
PL.4A; PL.5A; PL.6A; PL.8A; PL.9A; PL.10A; PL.11A.
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