Agenda and minutes

1. This virtual meeting is to be webcast. Members are reminded of the need to unmute 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).

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.

Please also be aware that if technical difficulties interrupt the meeting that cannot be overcome, I may need to adjourn the meeting.”

The Chairman advised the Sub-Committee that due to technical difficulties this meeting would not be going out live over the internet. A zoom recording of the meeting would be uploaded to the internet at a later date and he asked Member’s if there were any objections. The Council had adopted a protocol for the webcasting/recording of its meetings and the Sub-Committee noted the Council’s Protocol for Webcasting of Council and Other Meetings.

RESOLVED:

That Member’s agreed that a zoom recording would be uploaded to the internet at a later date.

The Chairman advised the Sub-Committee that no speakers had registered to speak at the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 31 March 2021.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on the 31 March 2021 be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

There were no declarations of interest pursuant to the Council’s Code of Member Conduct.

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.

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.

To consider the attached report for an agricultural barn.

Click on the link below to view related plans and documents for this case:

http://planpub.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/NIM.websearch/ExternalEntryPoint.aspx?SEARCH_TYPE=1&DOC_CLASS_CODE=PL&FOLDER1_REF=638219

Deferred for Site Visit.

To consider the attached report for the conversion of garage into a habitable room, single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, roof extension and gable roof extension over first floor flat roof side extension; rear dormer and two front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion.

Theydon Bois Parish Council withdrew their objections and this application will now be dealt with under delegated powers.