Agenda and minutes

“I would like to remind everyone present that this meeting will be broadcast live to the internet (or filmed) and will be capable of repeated viewing (or another use by such third parties).

Therefore, by entering the Conference Suite and using the seating area, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings for webcasting and/or training purposes.

Please could I also remind Members of the Public who have registered to speak that they will be admitted to the meeting at the appropriate time.”

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.

With the Vice Chairman acting as Chairman for this meeting, the Sub-Committee appointed Councillor Rackham as Vice Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 16 June 2021.

            RESOLVED:

            That the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 16 June 2021 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to the addition of Councillor Rackham’s apologies for that meeting.

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

(a)          Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor P Bhanot declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item by virtue of being a Parish Councillor on the planning Committee and that he lived opposite the development. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application:

·                     EPF/2868/21 – 177 High Road, Chigwell IG7 6NX

(b)          Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor A Lion declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item by virtue of being a previous member of the Chigwell Resident’s Association. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application:

·                     EPF/2868/21 – 177 High Road, Chigwell IG7 6NX

(c)          Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor D Barlow declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item by virtue of being a member of the Chigwell Resident’s Association and currently the Chair of the Resident’s Association. The Councillor had determined that she would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application:

·                     EPF/2868/21 – 177 High Road, Chigwell IG7 6NX

(d)          Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor D Sunger declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item by virtue of being a member of the Chigwell Resident’s Association. The Councillor had determined that he would remain in the meeting for the consideration of the application:

·                     EPF/2868/21 – 177 High Road, Chigwell IG7 6NX

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 Sub-Committee.

A Planning Policy Briefing Note (March 2018) 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, which was published on 18 December 2017.

The primary purpose of the Planning Policy Briefing Note is to inform the development management process and to provide assistance for Development Management Officers, Councillors, applicants and planning agents. The Planning Policy Briefing Note is available at:

http://www.efdclocalplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note_Mar-2018.pdf

It was noted that the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version Planning Policy Briefing note was available at:

http://www.efdclocalplan.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/03/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note_Mar-2018.pdf

Members are reminded that for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, as decided at the Group Leaders’ Meeting of 24 June 2020, no member site visits will be conducted.

Therefore, any planning application deferred for a site visit at an Area Planning Sub-Committee will be automatically referred to the District Development Management Committee for determination.

The Sub-Committee Members noted that for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, any planning applications deferred for a site visit at an Area Planning Sub-Committee would be automatically referred to the District Development Management Committee (or Council) for determination.

There were no formal site visits requested by the Sub-Committee.

Councillor Murray would like to have this rule revisited now that we were near to having the social distancing rules lifted.

To consider the attached report for the proposed mixed-use development to provide 35 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and 512 sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E) together with cycle and car parking, landscaping, provision of new pavement and loading bay on Brook Mews and associated infrastructure.

Report Item No:

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DEFERRED

This item was deferred to enable the publication of the Viability Appraisal work and re-consultation with neighbours regarding this, to update the report to provide further information regarding viability, and to see whether a viability expert and the Urban Design Officer can attend the meeting to answer any questions raised by Members.

To consider the attached report for the proposed replacement of a single dwelling with a new building consisting of 2 commercial units and 7 fully accessible apartments. (Amended application to EPF/2378/19).

Report Item No:

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CONDITIONS

To consider the attached report for the erection of a third floor to provide two flats involving the raising of the existing parapet of the building.

Report Item No:

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REFUSED

1. The proposed development, by reason of its height and bulk, would result in a loss of visual amenity to residents of surrounding properties, including those in Smarts Lane, contrary to policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM9 of the Submission Version Local Plan (2017), and the NPPF.

An elected Member suggested that if any permission were to be approved in the future then the Council would suggest to the Local Parking Authority that no residential parking permits should be granted for any future occupants of this site.

Suggested Way forward:

Build out the previous consent.

To consider the attached report for the demolition of an existing bungalow and replacement with two chalet bungalows.

Report Item No:

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REFUSED

Suggested Way Forward:

Redevelop the site with a bungalow.