Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee East - Wednesday 5th October 2022 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Civic Offices. View directions

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

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13.

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 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).

 

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 Zoom 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.

14.

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.

15.

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 C Whitbread declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following items of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·     EPF/3291/21 - The Gate House, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping CM16 7QT

 

·     EPF/0045/22 - Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping CM16 7QT

 

·     EPF/1355/22 - Tilegate Farm, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar CM5 0EA

 

b)             Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor C Whitbread declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of his past relationship with the Club, as a member and playing rugby. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·     EPF/1400/20 - Upper Clapton Rugby Football, Club, 61 Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping CM16 6NL

 

c)              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 there being a past family relationship with the Club. The Councillor had determined that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·     EPF/1400/20 - Upper Clapton Rugby Football, Club, 61 Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping CM16 6NL

 

d)             Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor J Philip declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application:

 

·     EPF/1430/22 - 52 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7DJ

 

e)             Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor P Stalker declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of a being a close friend of a neighbour. The Councillor had determined that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application:

 

·     EPF/1430/22 - 52 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7DJ

 

f)               Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor H Brady declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of knowing people involved with the applications, but she did not know them very well. The Councillor had determined that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·     EPF/1400/20 - Upper Clapton Rugby Football, Club, 61 Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping CM16 6NL

 

·     EPF/3291/21 - The Gate House, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping CM16 7QT

 

·     EPF/0045/22 - Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping CM16 7QT

16.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 247 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 7 September 2022.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 7 September 2002 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

 

17.

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.

18.

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

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Minutes:

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

19.

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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Minutes:

Councillor H Whitbread proposed a site visit for agenda item 9, EPF/1400/20 – Upper Clapton Rugby Football Club, 61 Upland Road, Epping Upland, CM16 6NL. This was for a number of new members, who had not been present when the previous application had been heard, which was seconded by Councillor B Rolfe. Therefore, this item was deferred to the next meeting.

20.

Planning Application - EPF/1400/20 Upper Clapton Rugby Football Club, 61 Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping CM16 6NL pdf icon PDF 304 KB

To consider the attached report on improvements to existing club infrastructure compromising a new all-weather pitch and relocation of existing floodlights, improvements to the club's function hall, golf range and current car parking including the addition of further car parking spaces and associated development, and enabling development in the form of the construction of 9 no. new dwellings and associated development.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/1400/20

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

James Rogers

Site Address:

Upper Clapton Rugby Football Club

61 Upland Road

Epping Upland

Epping

CM16 6NL

Proposal:

Improvements to existing club infrastructure compromising a new all-weather pitch and relocation of existing floodlights, improvements to the club's function hall, golf range and current car parking including the addition of further car parking spaces and associated development, and enabling development in the form of the construction of 9 no. new dwellings and associated development

Ward:

Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common

Parish:

North Weald Bassett

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NypV

Decision:

Deferred

 

Deferred for a site visit.

 

21.

Planning Application - EPF/2309/20 Envilles Barns, Two Hoots Barn, Abbess Road, Little Laver, Ongar CM5 0JH pdf icon PDF 281 KB

To consider the attached report on the proposed subdivision to create 2 dwellings.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/2309/20

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Caroline Brown

Site Address:

Envilles Barns, Two Hoots Barn

Abbess Road

Little Laver

Ongar

CM5 0JH

Proposal:

Proposed subdivision to create 2 dwellings.

Ward:

Moreton and Fyfield

Parish:

Fyfield; Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NxLD

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

 Conditions: (9)

 

 

1

 

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). 

 

 

2

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 2311.6 B Amended Layout Plan (September 2022); 2311.4A; 2311.7A; 2311.1A; 2311.8A; 2311.5A; 2311.9A

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans. 

 

 

3

 

Electric charging points shall be provided for 2 of the car parking spaces shown on drawing No. 2311.6B. The spaces shall be constructed and marked out and the charging points installed prior to the occupation of the development, and thereafter retained permanently for the accommodation of vehicles of occupiers and visitors to the premises and not used for any other purpose.

 

Reason: To encourage the use of electric cars in order to reduce carbon emissions and help support improvements to air quality in accordance with Policy T1 and DM22 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF. 

 

 

4

 

No deliveries, external running of plant and equipment or demolition and construction works, other than internal works not audible outside the site boundary, shall take place on the site other than between the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 on Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturday and not at all on Sundays, Public or Bank Holidays.

 

Reason: To ensure that the proposed construction work does not cause undue nuisance and disturbance to neighbouring properties at unreasonable hours and in accordance with policies RP5A and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and policies DM9 and DM 21 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF. 

 

 

5

 

Prior to any above groundworks, a strategy to facilitate super-fast broadband for future occupants of the site shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (LPA). The strategy shall seek to ensure that upon occupation of a dwelling, either a landline or ducting to facilitate the provision of a broadband service to that dwelling from a site-wide network, is in place and provided as part of the initial highway works and in the construction of frontage thresholds to dwellings that abut the highway, unless evidence is put forward and agreed in writing by the LPA that technological advances for the provision of a broadband service for the majority of potential customers will no longer necessitate below ground infrastructure. The development of the site shall be carried out in accordance with the approved strategy.

 

Reason: To ensure the development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

22.

Planning Application - EPF/3050/21 4 Kendal Avenue, Epping CM16 4PN pdf icon PDF 356 KB

To consider the attached report on the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/3050/21

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Caroline Brown

Site Address:

4 Kendal Avenue

Epping

CM16 4PN

Proposal:

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling.

Ward:

Epping Hemnall

Parish:

Epping

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NxJo

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

Conditions: (16)

 

1

 

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).

 

2

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 2612 - 01; 02; 03; 04B; 05 B

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

3

 

Prior to first occupation of the building/extension hereby permitted the window(s) in the flank elevation(s) 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 window[s] 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.

 

4

 

Prior to preliminary ground works taking place, details of 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.

 

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.

 

5

 

Prior to first occupation of the development, measures shall be incorporated within the development to ensure a water efficiency standard of 110 litres (or less) per person per day.

 

Reason: The District is classed as being in an area of severe water stress and the reduction of water use is therefore required in the interests of sustainability and in accordance with policy CP2 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM19 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

6

 

Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, 1 Electric Vehicle Charging Point shall be installed and retained thereafter for use by the occupants of the site.

 

Reason: To help support improvements to air quality in accordance with policies T1 and DM22 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

7

 

Wheel washing or other cleaning facilities for vehicles leaving the site during construction  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

23.

Planning Application - EPF/3291/21 The Gate House, Coopesale Common, Coopersale, Epping CM16 7QT pdf icon PDF 374 KB

To consider the attached report on the demolition of the existing dwelling and extensive outbuildings and the erection of a new detached traditional brick-built house (replacement dwelling).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

Application Ref:

EPF/3291/21

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Caroline Brown

Site Address:

The Gate House

Coopersale Common

Coopersale

Epping

CM16 7QT

Proposal:

The demolition of the existing dwelling and extensive outbuildings and the erection of a new detached traditional brick-built house.

(replacement dwelling).

Ward:

Epping Hemnall

Parish:

Epping

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000Nxh0

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

Conditions: (17)

 

1

 

No deliveries, external running of plant and equipment or demolition and construction works, other than internal works not audible outside the site boundary, shall take place on the site other than between the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 on Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturday and not at all on Sundays, Public or Bank Holidays.

 

Reason: To ensure that the proposed construction work does not cause undue nuisance and disturbance to neighbouring properties at unreasonable hours and in accordance with policies RP5A and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and policies DM9 and DM 21 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

2

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: (02)001, (02)003, (02)005, (02)006, (02)007, (02)008, (02)009, (02)010, (02)013 Rev B, (02)014 Rev B, (02)015 Rev B, (02)016 Rev B, (02)017 Rev B, (02)018 Rev B, (02)019 Rev B, (02)021 Rev B, (02)025 Rev B

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

3

 

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).

 

4

 

Prior to first occupation of the building/extension hereby permitted the window(s) in the flank elevation(s) 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 window[s] 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.

 

5

 

Prior to preliminary ground works taking place, details of 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.

 

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

24.

Planning Application - EPF/0045/22 Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale CM16 7QT pdf icon PDF 430 KB

To consider the attached report on the demolition of the existing dwelling and extensive outbuildings and the erection of three new detached traditional brick-built dwellings.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/0045/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Ian Ansell

Site Address:

Southview

Coopersale Common

Coopersale

Epping

CM16 7QT

Proposal:

The demolition of the existing dwelling and extensive outbuildings and the erection of three new detached traditional brick-built dwellings.

Ward:

Epping Hemnall

Parish:

Epping

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NxyU

Recommendation:

Approve with Conditions

 

Conditions: (20)

 

1

 

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).

 

2

 

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 280/07 (02) - 001, 003, 004, 006, 008, 009, 012A, 013A, 014A, 015C, 016A, 017B, 018B, 025A, 026A, 027A, 028A, 029A, 035A, 036A, 037A, 038A, 039A, 040A, 045, 046, 047, 048, 049, 058A, 059A, and 100, and SJG3472

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

3

 

A) No work on any phase of the development (with the exception of demolition works where this is for the reason of making areas of the site available for site investigation), shall commence until an assessment of the risks posed by any contamination within that phase shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This assessment must be undertaken by a suitably qualified contaminated land practitioner, in accordance with British Standard BS 10175: Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites - Code of Practice and the Environment Agency's Guidelines for the Land Contamination: Risk Management (LCRM 2020) (or equivalent if replaced), and shall assess any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation. The assessment shall include: (1) A survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination and (2) An assessment of the potential risks to: human health; property (existing or proposed) including buildings, crops, livestock, pets, woodland, service lines and pipes; adjoining land; groundwater and surface waters; ecological systems; and archaeological sites and ancient monuments.

 

B) If following the risk assessment unacceptable risks are identified from land affected by contamination in that phase, no work on any phase of the development shall take place, until a detailed land remediation scheme has been completed. The scheme will be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall include an appraisal of remediation options, identification of the preferred option(s), the proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, and a description and programme of the works to be undertaken including the verification plan. (The remediation scheme shall be sufficiently detailed and thorough to ensure that after remediation, as a minimum, land should not be capable of being determined as contaminated land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990). The development shall only  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

25.

Planning Application - EPF/0761/22 Laughters Farm, Faggotters Lane, Matching Tye, Harlow CM17 0NU pdf icon PDF 183 KB

To consider the attached report on the demolition of existing rear conservatory and replacing with new rear extension.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/0761/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Marie-Claire Tovey

Site Address:

Laughters Farm

Faggotters Lane

Matching Tye

Harlow

Essex

CM17 0NU

Proposal:

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and replacing with new rear extension.

Ward:

Moreton and Fyfield

Parish:

Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000Nyyp

Decision:

Withdrawn from Agenda.

 

26.

Planning Application - EPF/1355/22 Tilegate Farm, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EA pdf icon PDF 266 KB

To consider the attached report on an application for variation of condition 2 of EPF/3231/21. (Demolition of existing industrial and storage workshops and equestrian buildings and replacement with three residential units plus annex and outbuilding together with reconfiguring of access road and landscaping).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/1355/22

Application Type:

Removal/variation of conditions

Case Officer:

Kie Farrell

Site Address:

Tilegate Farm, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EA

Proposal:

Application for variation of condition 2 of EPF/3231/21. (Demolition of existing industrial  and storage workshops and equestrian buildings and replacement with three residential units plus annex and outbuilding together with reconfiguring of access road and landscaping)

Ward:

Moreton and Fyfield

Parish:

Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O1nb

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

Conditions: (9)

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of permission EPF/1052/17 dated 01.06.2017.

 

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

2

 

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

 

(02)003 G - Proposed Site Plan

(02)020 A - Proposed Main House Floor Plans

(02)024 A - Proposed Main House Elevations

(02)030 A - Proposed Garages and Tractor Store

(02)031 A - Proposed Garage and Tractor Store Elevations

(02)040 A - Proposed Annexe, Ground First and Roof Plans

(02)041 A - Proposed Annex Elevations

Covering Letter, rps, 14th June 2022

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

 

3

 

No construction works above ground level relating to the 'main house' shall take place until photographic and documentary evidence of the types, colours and details of the external finishes have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing. The development shall be implemented in accordance with such approved details.

 

Reason:- To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity, in accordance with the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and policy DBE1 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations.

 

4

 

The flood risk assessment and management and maintenance plan measures approved under application EPF/0307/19, approved 29.05.19 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.

 

Reason:- The development is of a size where it is likely to result in increased surface water run-off, in accordance with the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and policy U2B of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations.

 

5

 

The proposed use of this site has been identified as being particularly vulnerable if land contamination is present, despite no specific former potentially contaminating uses having been identified for this site.  

 

Should any discoloured or odorous soils be encountered during development works for the 'main house' / the remaining unbuilt elements, 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

27.

Planning Application - EPF/1430/22 52 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 7DJ pdf icon PDF 410 KB

To consider the attached report on the variation of condition 4 `materials' of EPF/0017/20 (Proposed two storey side and part single and two storey rear extension).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/1430/22

Application Type:

Removal/variation of conditions

Case Officer:

Caroline Brown

Site Address:

52 Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ

Proposal:

Variation of condition 4 `materials' of EPF/0017/20 (Proposed two storey side and part single and two storey rear extension).

Ward:

Theydon Bois

Parish:

Theydon Bois

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O5ht

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

 

Conditions: (5)

 

1

 

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of the original decision notice (27/02/2020).

 

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

2

 

The development hereby permitted will be completed and retained strictly in accordance with the approved drawings numbers: 2019.251.02, 2019.251.03, 2019.251.04, 2018.251.01b

 

Reason: To ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved drawings

 

3

 

Access to the flat roof over the extension hereby approved shall be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof shall not be used as a seating area, roof garden, terrace, patio or similar amenity area.

 

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of adjacent properties, in accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

4

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.

 

Reason: To avoid the deposit of material on the public highway in the interests of highway safety, in accordance with policy ST4 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy T1 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

5

The proposed first floor window opening in the flank elevation towards no.50 Orchard Drive shall be entirely fitted with obscured glass with a minimum Level 3 obscurity and have fixed frames to a height of 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed and shall be permanently retained in that condition.

 

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 2019.

 

 

 

Informatives: (1)

 

6

 

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.