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 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 22 May 2013 (attached).

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 May 2013 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 H Brady and R Morgan declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of knowing the applicant. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and that they would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                     EPF/0229/13 – Albyns Farm, Albyns Lane, Stapleford Tawney.

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

·                     EPF/2468/12 – Blunts Farm, Theydon Bois.

·                     EPF/0891/13 – 11 Bower Hill, Epping.

(c)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor K Avey declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of being related to the objector. The Councillor had determined that his interest was prejudicial and that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                EPF/0733/13 – 34 Hartland Road, Epping.

(d)       Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors S Jones and J Philip declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by knowing the registered speaker. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and that they would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the applications and voting thereon:

·                     EPF/2468/12 – Blunts Farm, Theydon Bois.

·                     EPF/0135/13 - 42 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois

·                     EPF/0701/13 – Waylands, Market Place, Abridge

(e)        Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillors W Breare-Hall and R Church declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following items of the agenda by virtue of knowing the objector. The Councillors had determined that their interest was not prejudicial and that they would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                EPF/0733/13 – 34 Hartland Road, Epping.

(f)         Pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct, Councillor C Whitbread declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following items of the agenda. The Councillor had determined that his interest was prejudicial and that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                    EPF/0891/13 – 11 Bower Hill, Epping.

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 – 15 be determined as set out in the schedule attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes save items 10, 13 and 14 which were not considered prior to the meeting being adjourned.

(Director of Planning and Economic Development) To consider the attached report.

(Report to follow).

The Subcommittee considered a supplementary report on a planning application at Albyns Farm, Stapleford Tawney.

            Resolved:

            That planning application EPF/-229/13 at Albyns Farm, Stapleford Tawney be granted subject to the conditions set in Appendix 2 to these minutes.

(Director of Planning and Economic Development) To consider the attached report.

This item was not considered prior to the adjournment of the meeting.

(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.

Resolved:

That the meeting be adjourned at 10.40 pm and be reconvened at a date to be agreed with the Chairman of the Subcommittee in order to consider the remaining items of business