Agenda and minutes

This meeting is to be webcast and the Chairman will read the following announcement:

“I would like to remind everyone that this meeting will be filmed live or recorded, and uploaded to the internet and will be capable of repeated viewing.

Therefore, by participating in this meeting, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings.

If any public speakers on MS Teams 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.

Members and public speakersare reminded to turn on their microphones before speaking and turn them off when they have finished.”

The Chairman reminded everyone present that the meeting would be broadcast live to the internet and would be capable of repeated viewing, which could infringe their human and data protection rights.

General advice for those persons attending the meeting of the Committee is attached as an Appendix to this agenda.

The Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and the Committee noted the advice provided for the public and speakers in attendance.

To report the appointment of any substitute members for the meeting.

The Committee was advised that the following substitute members had been appointed for the meeting:

(a)        Councillor N Bedford for Councillor P Keska;

(b)        Councillor R Chahal Holden for Councillor K Williamson; and

(c)        Councillor J Parsons for Councillor A Lion.

To declare interests in any item on the agenda.

a)             Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor C C Pond declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of having a slight acquaintance with persons connected with this application. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·            EPF/0022/23 – 34 Crows Road, Epping CM16 5DE

To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 April 2024.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 April 2024 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

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.

It was noted that no site visits were requested by the Committee.

Members of the Committee received a presentation from the Planning Officer and representations from an objector and the applicant’s agent. The Committee discussed the planning merits of the application.

            Resolved:

            The Committee voted to approve the application (Subject to s106 Agreement).

To consider the attached report for the erection of single-storey, oak-framed orangery following removal of lead canopy (Revised scheme to EPF/2705/22).

Members of the Committee received a presentation from the Planning Officer and representations from the applicant. The Committee discussed the planning merits of the application.

            Resolved:

            The Committee voted to approve the application.

To consider the attached report for the Grade II listed building consent for erection of single-storey, oak-framed orangery following removal of lead canopy (Revised scheme to EPF/2707/22).

Members of the Committee received a presentation from the Planning Officer and representations from the applicant. The Committee discussed the planning merits of the application.

            Resolved:

            The Committee voted to approve the application.

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.

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