Agenda and minutes

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 and will be capable of repeated viewing and copies of the recording could be made available for those that request it.

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”

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.

In the absence of the Chairman the Vice Chairman took the Chair and requested nominations from the Sub-Committee for the role of Vice-Chairman.

Resolved:

That Councillor A Grigg be elected Vice-Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

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.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee, held on 11 January 2012 (attached).

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 January 2012 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

(Assistant to the Chief Executive) To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

(a)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors W Breare-Hall, K Avey and Jon Whitehouse declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of being members of Epping Town Council. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

• EPF/1084/11 – Quality Hotel (The Bell Hotel), High Road, Epping;
• EPF/1603/11 – St Johns C of E School, Tower Road, Epping;
• EPF/1604/11 – St Johns C of E School, Tower Road, Epping;
• EPF/2538/11 – 208 - 212 High Street, Epping;
• EPF/2539/11 – 208 – 212 High Street, Epping.

(b)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors Jon Whitehouse and Janet Whitehouse declared a personal interests in the following items of the agenda by virtue of being members of the Epping Society. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and they would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

• EPF/2538/11 – 208 – 212 High Street, Epping; and
• EPF/2539/11 – 208 – 212 High Street, Epping.

(c)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor J Philip declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda, by virtue of having been a statutory consultee. The Councillor had determined that his interest was prejudicial and he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

• EPF/2385/11 – Theydon Bois County Primary School, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois;

(d)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor M McEwen declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of being the Portfolio Holder for Housing. The Councillor had determined that her interest was prejudicial and she would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

• EPF/1898/11 – Rear of 25 Millfield, High Ongar, Ongar.

(e)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor M McEwen declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that her interest was not prejudicial and she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

• EPF/2385/11 – Theydon Bois County Primary School, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois.

(f)         Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor D Stallan declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that his interest was not prejudicial and he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

• EPF/1603/11 – St Johns C of E School, Tower Road, Epping;
• EPF/1604/11 – St Johns C of E School, Tower Road, Epping.

(g)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor D Stallan declared a personal interest in the following items of the agenda, by virtue of being a former Housing Portfolio Holder. The Councillor had determined that his interest was prejudicial and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, together with paragraphs (6) and (24) of the Council Procedure Rules contained in the Constitution 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.

In accordance with Operational Standing Order 6 (non-executive bodies), any item raised by a non-member shall require the support of a member of the Committee concerned and the Chairman of that Committee.  Two weeks' notice of non-urgent items is required.

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

(Director of Planning and Economic Development)  To consider planning applications as set out in the attached schedule

Background Papers:

(i)  Applications for determination – applications listed on the schedule, letters of representation received regarding the applications which are summarised on the schedule. 

(ii)  Enforcement of Planning Control – the reports of officers inspecting the properties listed on the schedule in respect of which consideration is to be given to the enforcement of planning control.

RESOLVED:

That the planning applications numbered 1 – 11 be determined as set out in the schedule attached to these minutes.

(Director of Planning & Economic Development) Schedules of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning & Economic Development under delegated powers since the last meeting of the Sub-Committee could be inspected in the Members’ Room or on the Planning & Economic Development Information Desk at the Civic Offices in Epping.

The Sub-Committee noted that schedules of planning applications determined by the Head of Planning and Economic Development under delegated authority since the last meeting had been circulated and could be inspected at the Civic Offices.