Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Sub-Committee East - Wednesday 30th November 2022 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Civic Offices. View directions

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

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42.

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.

 

43.

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.

 

44.

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 item of the agenda. 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

 

b)             Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor C Whitbread declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of knowing the applicants. The Councillor had determined that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·       EPF/0674/22 - 4 Theydon Priory, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Garnon, Epping CM16 7NU; and

·       EPF/0676/224 Theydon Priory, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Garnon, Epping CM16 7NU

 

c)              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 having family members belonging to 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 McIvor declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

 

·       EPF/0332/22 – Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping CM16 7NU

 

45.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 260 KB

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 2 November 2022.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 2 November 2022 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

 

46.

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.

 

47.

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

 

48.

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 C Whitbread proposed a site visit for agenda item 10, EPF/0332/22 – Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping CM16 6LU, which was seconded by Councillor H Whitbread, therefore this item was deferred to the next meeting.

 

49.

Planning Application - EPF/1400/20 Upper Clapton Rugby Football Club, 61 Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping CM16 6NL pdf icon PDF 207 KB

To consider the attached report for improvements to existing club infrastructure comprising 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.

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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 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 to District Development Management Committee with a recommendation to refuse  planning permission.

 

50.

Planning Application - EPF/0332/22 Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping CM16 6LU pdf icon PDF 446 KB

To consider the attached report on an outline application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space.

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Minutes:

Application Ref:

EPF/0332/22

Application Type:

Outline Planning Application

Case Officer:

Ian Ansell

Site Address:

Rosario High Road Thornwood Epping CM16 6LU

Proposal:

Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space.

Ward:

Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common

Parish:

North Weald Bassett

View Plans:

Decision:

 

 

 

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NySH

Deferred

 

Deferred for site visit

 

 

51.

Planning Application - EPF/0674/22 4 Theydon Priory, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Garnon, Epping CM16 7NU pdf icon PDF 155 KB

To consider the attached report for a proposed side extension to the main dwelling.

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Minutes:

 

 

Application Ref:

 

 

EPF/0674/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Caroline Brown

Site Address:

4 Theydon Priory Coopersale Lane Theydon Garnon Epping CM16 7NU

Proposal:

Proposed side extension to the main dwelling.

Ward:

Passingford

Parish:

Theydon Garnon

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyxT

Decision:

Approve with conditions

 

Conditions: (6)

 

 

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: P.01.03; P.00.01; P.00.02 Rev A; P.01.05; P.01.04; P.09.01; P.09.02; P.09.03; Tree Protection Plan

 

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

 

 

3

 

Samples of the types and details of colours of all the external finishes shall be submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development, and the development shall be implemented in accordance with such approved detail.

 

Reason: To ensure the proposed works preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the building, in accordance with policy HC10 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM7 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

 

If any tree, shrub or hedge shown to be retained in the submitted Arboricultural reports 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 tree, shrub or hedge of the same size and species shall be planted within 3 months at the same place. If within a period of five years from the date of planting any replacement tree, shrub or hedge is removed, uprooted or destroyed, or dies or becomes seriously damaged or defective another tree, shrub or hedge of the same species and size as that originally planted shall, within 3 months, be planted at the same place.

 

Reason: To comply with the duties indicated in Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as well as to safeguard the amenity of the existing trees, shrubs or hedges and to ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development, in accordance with policies LL10 and LL11 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, and policies DM3 and DM5 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

52.

Planning Application - EPF/0676/22 4 Theydon Priory, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Garnon, Epping CM16 7NU pdf icon PDF 162 KB

To consider the attached report for a carport on owners land.

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Minutes:

 

Application Ref:

 

EPF/0676/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Caroline Brown

Site Address:

4 Theydon Priory Coopersale Lane Theydon Garnon Epping CM16 7NU

Proposal:

Carport on owners land.

Ward:

Passingford

Parish:

Theydon Garnon

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyxV

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

 

Conditions: (11)

 

 

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: P.00.01; P.00.02; P.0106 Rev A; P.01.07 Rev A; Tree Survey Plan TCTC.18268.PL.03.02

 

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

 

 

3

 

The carport hereby approved shall be kept available at all times for the parking of motor vehicles by the occupants of the dwelling and their visitors along with incidental storage and for no other purposes.

 

Reason: It is essential that the carport be retained for the storage of a motor vehicle to satisfy the requirements of the Council's adopted vehicle parking standards, in accordance with policy ST6 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, Policy T1 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

4

 

The carport hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 4 Theydon Priory .

 

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 and GB7A; GB2A of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policies DM4, DM9 and DM10 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

5

 

Samples of the types and details of colours of all the external finishes shall be submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development, and the development shall be implemented in accordance with such approved detail.

 

Reason: To ensure the proposed works preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the building, in accordance with policy HC10 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM7 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

 

6

 

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.

 

 

7

 

Wheel washing or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

53.

Planning Application - EPF/1298/22 Amesbury House, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping CM16 4EF pdf icon PDF 149 KB

To consider the attached report for a side extension providing new first floor master bedroom over existing garage and rear extension providing family room and extension to first floor.

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Application Ref:

EPF/1298/22

Application Type:

Householder planning permission

Case Officer:

Marie-Claire Tovey

Site Address:

Amesbury House ,Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EF

Proposal:

Side extension providing new first floor Master Bedroom over existing garage and rear extension providing Family Room and extension to first floor.

Ward:

Theydon Bois

Parish:

Theydon Bois

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O1Ic

Decision:

Withdrawn from agenda

 

54.

Planning Application - EPF/1327/22 6 Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford RM4 1BL pdf icon PDF 195 KB

To consider the attached report for a loft conversion with a dormer on the rear and 3no. roof lights to the front elevation.

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Minutes:

 

Application Ref:

 

EPF/1327/22

Application Type:

Householder planning permission

Case Officer:

Caroline Brown

Site Address:

6 Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BL

Proposal:

Loft conversion with a dormer on the rear and 3no. roof lights to the front elevation

Ward:

Lambourne

Parish:

Lambourne

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O1L2

Decision:

 

 

Conditions (3)

Approve with Conditions

 

 

 

 

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 materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in colour, style, bonding & texture those of the existing building

 

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10, HC6 & HC7 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and Policies DM7 & DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

 

3.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 1010-22-PL001; 002 Rev D; 003 Rev K; 004 Rev H; 005 Rev H; 006; 007 Rev B;


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

 

 

Informative(1)

 

he 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.