Decisions

To appoint Maintech Power to install a new 800kVA substation at North Weald Airfield at a cost of £70,000 plus VAT without undertaking a procurement process.

(1)       To agree the proposed EFDC response to the MHCLG technical consultation set out in paragraphs 5-10 of this report on ‘Changes to planning policy and guidance including the standard method for assessing local housing need’.

(2)       To note the consultation on proposed planning reforms to support the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes and delegate the Council’s response to the Planning Services Director in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder.

(3)       To note the publication of the Government’s response to the consultation on supporting housing delivery through developer contributions.

That, as agreed by the Chairman and in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, together with paragraphs (6) and (24) of the Council Procedure Rules of the Constitution, the following item of urgent business be considered following the publication of the agenda:

(7A)     Epping Forest District Local Plan Update.

(1)          That the update in relation to progress in the production of the Local Plan be noted;

(2)          That the updated Local Development Scheme included as Appendix 1 be agreed and published on the Council’s website;

(3)          To note expenditure from the Local Plan to date in 2018/19 financial year, and to agree a bid for an addition to the DDF of £25,860 in 2019/20 and £353,000 2020/21 (£378,860 in total over the two financial years); and agree a DDF budget of £11,500 to support Neighbourhood Planning;

(4)          To transfer the posts within the Implementation Team to CSB from 1 April 2018 (at a cost of £316,880 in a full year) except for the Urban Design Officer post which it is proposed to transfer from 1 April 2020 (at a cost of £51,460). But retain DDF funding of £244,000 to fund the difference between Expenditure and income in 2018/19 and 2019/20.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 2018 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.