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To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

The Council considered the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services and determined the following planning application, having taken into account all representations and consultation replies received.

The Chairman advised the Committee that members of the public had registered their wish to speak and outlined the procedure for public participation.

Members’ attention was drawn to the Members’ Update which outlined a number of suggested changes to the Heads of Terms.  These changes were to avoid any unnecessary duplication with proposed conditions and also provided further clarification.  In addition a number of minor amendments to conditions were also detailed.

When presenting the application the Senior Principal Planner – Major Applications (Strategic Sites) drew Members’ attention to the table shown at paragraph 3.6.1, advising that the table did not show 22.3 hectares which related to the extent of the Flood Alleviation Scheme.  During the presentation, further information was provided by the Local Development Plan (LDP) Project Officer and Environment Agency Officers.  Members thanked Officers for their succinct presentation and report.

Councillor R P F Dewick declared in the interest of openness and transparency that in the past he had declared an interest in two small sites within the rural allocations.  He explained that he had never taken any part in LDP discussions because of that, and felt it was not relevant in respect of this application.  Should anything change he advised he would amend his declaration accordingly.

Following the Officers’ presentation an objector, Mr David Sargood, on behalf of Heybridge Residents Association and the Applicant, Mr  ...  view the full minutes text for item 791

To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

The Council considered the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services and determined the following planning application, having taken into account all representations and consultation replies received.

The Chairman advised the Committee that members of the public had registered their wish to speak and outlined the procedure for public participation.

It was noted from the Members’ Update that consultation responses had been received from Burnham-on-Crouch Town Council, Essex County Highways, the Countryside & Coast Officer and Housing Services.  A further seven letters of objection had also been received.

During her presentation the Major Applications Officer outlined the amendments that had been made to the application since its original submission.  She advised of some further amendments to the detailed conditions Officers would like Members to consider should they be mindful to approve the application.

Following the Officers’ presentation an objector Mrs Natalie Bettany speaking on behalf of BROOD (Burnham Residents Oppose Over Development), Councillor Wendy Stamp on behalf of Burnham-on-Crouch Town Council and the Agent Mr Barker addressed the Committee.

Councillor Miss M R Lewis referred to concerns she had received from the public regarding the late posting of information regarding this application on the Council’s website.  She also referred to Members having requested legal advice from Mr Jameson, the Council’s legal representative, and felt it would be beneficial to obtain that at the beginning of discussions.  Councillor Miss Lewis proposed that this legal advice be heard under Procedure Rule 5 (16) Motion under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public.  This proposal was duly seconded and upon a vote being taken was agreed.