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 (or filmed) and will be capable of repeated viewing (or another use by such third parties).

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.

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.

The Chairman informed the meeting that items 10, EPF/0210/22 – Mulberry Cottage, Forest Side, Epping;  and 12, EPF/0793/22 – 35 Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, had been withdrawn from the agenda as the Parish Council who had initially made an objection to these applications had withdrawn them before the meeting. As a result, they would now be delegated down to officer level for a decision.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 13 July 2022.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 13 July 2022 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to the word “not” being added to item 26 on page 9 of the minutes to read “...and shall ‘not’ be enclosed nor access restricted…”

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

a)             Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillors Stalker, Amos and Philip declared a personal interest in the following item of the agenda. The Councillors had determined that they would leave the meeting for the consideration of the application and voting thereon:

·                EPF/0653/22 – 21 Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois

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.

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

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

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.

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

To consider the attached report on the proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal.

Application Ref:        EPF/0016/19

Application Type:     Full planning permission

Case Officer:Ian Ansell

Site Address:Gypsey Mead Works

Ongar Road

Fyfield

Ongar

Essex

CM5 0RB

Proposal:       Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal.

Ward:  Moreton and Fyfield

Parish:            Fyfield

View Plans:    https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NxY7

Decision:        Approve with Conditions  Subject to S106 agreement

Conditions: (31)

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: MP-001 Rev C and MP002, 61238-C-100 Rev A and 200 Rev A, L8670/1 Rev 0, GM-A GA001, GM-B EL001 and GA001, GM-C EL001 and GA001, GM-D EL001 and GA001, GM-E EL001 and GA001, GM-F EL001 and GA001, GM-H GA001, GM-J EL001 and GA001, GM-C-001, 002, 0021, 003, 004, 005, 0051, 0052, 0053 and 006, and TCTC-18332-PL-02 Rev A and 03 Rev A.

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

3         

Development shall not commence until the developer has completed a binding agreement with an affordable housing provider agreed by the Council to facilitate delivery of the affordable housing units shown on the approved plans and required by the associated legal agreement accompanying this permission.

Reason: The development requires sufficient safeguards to ensure delivery of the affordable housing element in order to comply with policies H5A - H8A of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policies H1 and H2 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF 2021.

4         

No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for:

1. The parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors

2. Loading and unloading of plant and materials

3. Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development

4. The erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate

5. Measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction, including wheel washing. With regards to dust control measures and wheel washing, reference shall be made to the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) best practice Guidance on air quality monitoring in the vicinity of demolition and construction sites and Guidance on the assessment of dust from demolition and construction.

6. A scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works.

7. Tree protection measures.

Reason: To limit the impact of the construction work on the living conditions of residents living in close proximity to the site, in accordance with policies RP5A and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policies DM21  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

To consider the attached report on the erection of a two storey side extension.

Application Ref:        EPF/0210/22

Application Type:     Full planning permission

Case Officer: Rhian Thorley

Site Address: Mulberry Cottage

Forest Side

Epping

CM16 4ED

Proposal:       Erection of two storey side extension.

Ward:  Theydon Bois

Parish:            Theydon Bois

View Plans:    https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000Ny0s

Decision:        Approve with Conditions

ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA AND DECIDED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS

To consider the attached report to extend an existing garden building.

Application Ref:        EPF/0653/22

Application Type:     Full planning permission

Case Officer: Alastair Prince

Site Address: 21 Woburn Avenue

Theydon Bois

Epping

Essex

CM16 7JR

Proposal:       Extend an existing garden building.

Ward:  Theydon Bois

Parish:            Theydon Bois

View Plans:    https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyxE

Decision:        Approve with Conditions

Conditions: (7)

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:

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

3         

The use of the development hereby permitted shall only be operated by an occupier of the residential property 21 Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois, CM16 and shall not be let or used independently thereof.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers from any sub-division of the site, in accordance with policies DBE2 and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017 , and the NPPF.

4         

The maximum number of clients using the outbuilding shall not exceed 6 persons in any week.

Reason: To protect the amenities of surrounding residents in accordance with policies DBE2 and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

5         

No clients shall be permitted on the premises other than between 08:00 and 18:00 Mondays to Fridays and between 09:00 and 12:00 on Saturdays.

Reason: To protect the amenities of surrounding residents in accordance with policies DBE2 and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

6         

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town & Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 as amended, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any Statutory Instrument revoking or re-enacting that Order, no advertisement other than an identification sign attached to the front of the outbuilding not exceeding 0.3m square in area shall be displayed at the property without prior consent from the Local Planning Authority by way of an appropriate application.

Reason: In the interest of general visual amenity, in accordance with policies DBE2, DBE9 and DBE13 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policies DM9 and DM13 of the Local Plan Submission version 2017, and the NPPF.

7         

No amplified music shall be played during the hours of operation between 08:00 and 18:00 Mondays to Fridays and between 09:00 and 12:00 on Saturdays.

Reason: To protect the amenities of surrounding residents in accordance with policies DBE2 and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

Informatives: (1)

8         

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

To consider the attached report for a single storey outbuilding to replace existing outbuilding for use as a home gym and storage use with provision for solar on roof.

Application Ref:        EPF/0793/22

Application Type:     Full planning permission

Case Officer: Alastair Prince

Site Address: 35 Dukes Avenue

Theydon Bois

Epping

CM16 7HG

Proposal:       Single storey outbuilding to replace existing outbuilding for use as a home gym and storage use with provision for solar on roof.

Ward:  Theydon Bois

Parish:            Theydon Bois

View Plans:    https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyzK

Decision:        Approve with Conditions

ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA AND DECIDED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS