Agenda and minutes

The Chairman drew attention to the list of notices published on the back of the agenda.

There were none.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 26 July 2017, (copy enclosed).

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 26 July 2017 be approved and confirmed.

To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, other Pecuniary Interests or Non-Pecuniary Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 6-8 inclusive of the Code of Conduct for Members.

(Members are reminded that they are also required to disclose any such interests as soon as they become aware should the need arise throughout the meeting).

Councillor Mrs P A Channer CC declared a non-pecuniary interest as she was also a Member of Essex County Council who was consulted on education, highways and other matters.

Councillor S J Savage declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - HOUSE/MAL/17/00643 – 8 St Pauls Mews, Heybridge, as he was a member of the same club that some of the involved parties attend.

Councillor Miss A M Beale declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - HOUSE/MAL/17/00643 – 8 St Pauls Mews, Heybridge, as she had spoken to some members of the public.

Councillor B E Harker declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - HOUSE/MAL/17/00643 – 8 St Pauls Mews, Heybridge, as he knew an objector and supporter.

Councillor I E Dobson declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 - HOUSE/MAL/17/00636 – 32 Kingston Chase, Heybridge, as he knew the applicant.

The Committee received the reports of the Chief Executive and determined the following planning applications, having taken into account all representations and consultation replies received, including those listed on the Members’ Update circulated at the meeting.

To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Chief Executive (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated).

Following the Officer’s presentation of the report, Giles Ford the Applicant, addressed the Committee.

There was a proposal in the name of Councillor S J Savage to refuse this application; this was seconded by Councillor M S Heard.

The Chairman put the Officer’s recommendation to the vote and the results were 4 against and 4 for, so the Chairman cast the deciding vote and voted in favour of the officer’s recommendation.

RESOLVED that this application be GRANTED LISTED BUILDING CONSENT subject to the following conditions:

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with approved drawings A17510-ELE PROPOSED, A17510-ELE EXISTING LOCATION PLAN, A17510-DD 01, MC5414/specifically referenced on this decision notice as well as the submitted detailed specifications.

3.         The external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be constructed of materials and finish as detailed within the application. Specifically this comprises Flooring:  Del Conca, ceramic paving ref: HMN201 in Beige Wall Render: K Rend, Silicon Coloured Render.      

4.         This permission approves only the development described in the application and shall not be construed as giving approval for any changes to the shop facades in High Street, Maldon or for any associated Advertisement Consent.

To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Chief Executive (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated).

RESOLVED that this application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.               The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2.               The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with approved drawing:  D Goldrick 003, D Goldrick 001,

3.               The external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be constructed of materials and finish as detailed within the application.

4.               Prior to the commencement of the development, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, showing the details of any flood proofing, resilience and resistance techniques, in accordance with ‘Improving the flood performance of new buildings’ CLG (2007) and also showing that the floor levels within the proposed development will be set no lower than the existing levels. The approved scheme shall be undertaken and completed prior to the first use of the development and shall be retained as such thereafter.

To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Chief Executive (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated).

Following the Officer’s presentation of the report, Elaine Hammans, an objector and Sharon Conway, a supporter, addressed the Committee.

The Officer drew to the Members attention the recommendation in the Members’ update, which read as follows:

Delegate Authority to the Chief Executive to APPROVE the application subject to the conditions set out at Section 8 of the report provided that the 21 day consultation period for those people that have been identified by the applicant as owners of the land expires without any new material considerations being raised.

However the Members agreed to defer this application pending the 21 day consolation period and to conduct a Member’s site visit during that period.

To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Chief Executive (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated).

The Members attention was drawn to the Members’ update for a proposed alteration to the reason for condition 3.

RESOLVED that this application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.               The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2.               The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved drawing: 7RT/8/16 – 10B.

3.               Notwithstanding the details shown within the application, the external surfaces of the extension hereby approved shall be constructed of materials and of a finish to match the existing dwelling.

To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Chief Executive (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated).

A question was raised as to whether this was a Council application or whether it was an application by a member of staff.  The officer clarified that this was a Maldon District Council application.

RESOLVED that this application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.               The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2.               The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved drawings specifically referenced on this decision notice, SATS/560/03.

3.               The external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be constructed of materials and finish as detailed within the application.

To consider the planning application and recommendations of the Chief Executive (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated).

A question was raised as to whether this was a Council application or whether it was an application by a member of staff.

The officer clarified that this was a Maldon District Council application.

RESOLVED that this application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.               The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2.               The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved drawings LOCATION PLAN, BLOCK PLAN, PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN, PROPOSED ELEVTIONS and LANDSCAPING

3.               The external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be constructed of materials and finish as detailed within the application.

4.               Thehedgesidentifiedon theapprovedplandrawing reference LANDSCAPINGwhichisattachedto andformspartofthispermissionshallbe planted during the first planting season following from the completion of the proposed development. If withinfiveyearsfromthe completionofthe developmenta treeor hedgeshownto beretainedisremoved,destroyed,dies,or becomes,inthe opinionofthe localplanningauthority,seriouslydamaged ordefective,a replacementshallbe plantedwithinthe site of such species andsize,andshall beplanted atsuchtime,as specified in writing by the local planningauthority.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive on the following matters:

(i)                 Appeals Lodged

(ii)               Appeal Decisions

The Committee received and noted the report of the Chief Executive on the following matters:

(i)              Appeals Lodged

It was noted that the following appeals had been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate:

Appeal Start Date: 26/07/2017

Application Number: HOUSE/MAL/17/00087 (APP/X1545/D/17/3177175)

Site: 39 Orchard Road Maldon

Proposal: New garage to front elevation adjoining the existing semi-detached house, maintaining rear access through new rear door garage.

Appeal by: Mr Stephen Hoy

Appeal against: Refusal

Appeal procedure requested: Householder Appeals Service (HAS)

(ii)            Appeal Decisions

It was noted that the following Appeal Decisions had been received from the Planning Inspectorate:

FUL/MAL/17/00003 (Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/W/17/3171404)

Proposal: Change of use to a mixed used of B1/B2/D2

Address: Units 1 And 2 Old Maltings, Hall Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4NJ

Decision Level: Delegated

APPEAL ALLOWED – 31 July 2017

ADV/MAL/16/01066 (Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/Z/17/3171512)

Proposal: Advertisement consent for company logo sign.

Address: Unit 4 Home Farm Industrial Estate, Colchester Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4NL

Decision Level: Delegated

APPEAL ALLOWED – 16 August 2017