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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
HELD AT EPPING HALL ON TUESDAY 3rd July 2007
PRESENT
Councillors: K. Avey (Chairman); Miss O D Dunseath (Vice Chairman); Miss
M. Starling;
J.A. Smith; J Lewis and B. Murphy (Deputy Mayor)
IN ATTENDANCE
Councillor Mrs. J. Hedges; Mrs M-L Whitbread
OFFICER
Bob Whittome (Town Clerk)
One member of the
public were present.
68.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for
absence were received from Councillor N. Hines
69.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the
meeting held on Tuesday, 19th June 2007, were confirmed.
70.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
B Murphy declared
non prejudicial interests in EPF/1000/07; EPF/1263/07; EPF/1360/07.
K Avey declared a
prejudicial interest in EPF/1299/07.
71.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Sixteen
applications for planning permission were considered and the plans
inspected.
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EPF/0992/07
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43 Church Hill
Mr David
Worsfold |
Single storey
rear extension with a tiled gable end roof. |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1000/07 |
114 High
Street
Mr R Newman
Trust |
Change of use
of ground floor shop from A1 to A3 (Retail outlet to
Restaurant/Bar/Café) |
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Committee
object to this application in view of the saturation of the High
Street with coffee shops and the loss of proper retail capacity. This
trend is at odds with the need for sustainable communities. |
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EPF/1200/07
TPO/32/00 |
7A Buttercross
Lane
Mrs M. Born |
Ash:
repollard approx 1.5m above main pollard point |
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Committee
had no objection to this application provided the work is carried out
under the supervision of the district council’s arboriculturist. |
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EPF/1225/07 |
6 Charles
Street
Ashley Marsh |
Two storey
side extension |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1227/07 |
Creeds Farm
Bury Lane
Linda
Hartington |
Retention of
storage shed |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1255/07
(Revised Appl.) |
46 Centre
Avenue
Mr A.
Pritchard |
Loft
conversion with a rear dormer window and raising existing roof. |
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Committee
object to this application because of the intrusion created by
overlooking of properties in Springfield. |
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EPF/1256/07 |
Land at
Fiddlers Hamlet
Reece Palmer |
Retention of
wooden fence and change of use of land for keeping horses. |
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Committee
strongly objects to this application for inappropriate development in
the Green Belt. The proposal to put a solid fence into this setting
detracts from the attraction of the Green Belt and urbanises a
pleasant country lane. |
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EPF/1263/07 |
6 Vicarage
Road
Edrich
Builders –
Mr S Porxas |
Demolition of
existing and formation of new single storey side extension. |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1270/07
(Revised Appl.) |
2 Fairfield
Road
D Hunt |
Demolition of
existing dwelling and adjacent redundant hall and erection of four
terraced cottages. |
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Committee
objects to this development which is an overdevelopment of the site
and will detract from the street scene. |
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EPF/1288/07 |
15a Station
Road
Deadloss
Properties Ltd |
Erection of
brick wall with piers and railings with internal lights to front of
property. |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1299/07
(Revised Appl.)
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30 Kendal
Avenue
K. Avey |
Erection of
first floor rear utility room with solar roof panels. |
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Councillor
Avey left the chamber and the meeting was chaired by the Vice Chairman
during consideration of this matter.
Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1318/07
(Resubmitted
Application) |
244 High
Street
Woush Ltd t/a
Belgique |
Change of use
from Sui Generis to A1 and A3 use. |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1354/07 |
9 Ravensmere
Mr & Mrs M.
Flynn |
Erection of
first and second floor extensions and replacement front porch. |
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Mr Bennett,
from a neighbouring property had submitted a letter of objection which
was read to committee and Mr Bennett answered questions posed by
Members.
Committee
object to this application. The proposed development is for a
building of excessive height and bulk which is out of scale with
neighbouring properties and therefore detrimental to the street
scene. The proposals will result in overshadowing and overlooking of
a neighbouring property leading to a loss of amenity. |
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EPF/1360/07 |
26 Barnfield
Mr S. Marner
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Single storey
rear extension |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1363/07 |
Duke of
Wellington
36 High Street
Marlene
Freeney |
Erection of a
smoking shelter. |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
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EPF/1383/07 |
63 Fairfield
Road
Mr & Mrs Hurry |
First floor
extension to rear. |
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Committee
had no objection to this application. |
72.
PLANNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE - CONSULTATION
Committee considered this large consultation document and AGREED to
request the Clerk to prepare draft responses to the consultation questions
and to defer consideration of this matter to its meeting of 17th July.
73.
PARKING REVIEW – EPPING
Committee considered the effect of the parking arrangements in Epping and
it was agreed to make representations on the matters:
Double Yellow lines are now required outside the Stonards Hill recreation
ground car park in Stonards Hill.
The removal of one of the two yellow lines opposite St John’s Road is
desirable.
Crows Road restriction appeared confused and clarification is required.
74. EFDC
PLANNING DECISIONS
Committee NOTED
the decisions of Epping Forest District Council Plans Sub-Committee East..
GRANTED:
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EPF/0963/07 |
EPF/0799/07 |
EPF/0625/07 |
LB/EPF/0626/07 |
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EPF/0908/07 |
EPF/0931/07 |
EPF/0952/07 |
EPF/1091/07 |
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EPF/1126/07 |
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REFUSED:
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