Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A T Cain and Councillor Mrs P A Channer CC.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 25 January 2017, (copy enclosed).

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 25 January 2017, be approved.

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 Rev. A E J Shrimpton declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 8 – Ful/mal/16/01496 and LBC/mal/16/01497 – The Limes Guest House, 21 Market Hill, Maldonas he was consulted by the neighbours regarding a collapsed wall.

Councillor M R Pearlman declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 8 – Ful/mal/16/01496 and LBC/mal/16/01497 – The Limes Guest House, 21 Market Hill, Maldonas he knew the applicant.

To receive an Officer led presentation.

The Chairman advised there was none.

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

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services and determined the above application taking into account all representations and consultation replies received, including those detailed on the Members’ Update.

In response to a question The Group Manager for Planning Services clarified that the shed structure in the application presented no detrimental harm and would be a permanent structure.  It was noted from the Members’ Update that the recommended conditions had been revised in the light of comments from the Conservation Officer.

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       

3          The external surfaces of the shed hereby approved shall be constructed of materials as detailed within the application and painted black and shall be retained as such thereafter.

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

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services and determined the above application taking into account all representations and consultation replies received, including those detailed on the Members’ Update.

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.

3         No development shall take place until written details and samples of all materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out using the materials and details as approved.

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

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services and determined the above applications taking into account all representations and consultation replies received.

Following the Officer’s presentation an objector, John Salisbury, addressed the Committee.

The Interim Head of Planning Services reminded Members to be mindful that planning consent already existed for this site.

There was a proposal in the name of Councillor Rev. A E J Shrimpton to refuse this application contrary to the Officers’ recommendation, and this was seconded by Councillor S J Savage. After being asked for reasons for refusal, Councillor Shrimpton’s proposal was not taken any further.   A further proposition to refuse by Councillor Savage was not seconded.

There was some discussion around the parking spaces within this site and Councillor Miss M R Lewis proposed that these applications be deferred pending a site visit, and this was seconded by Councillor Mrs B D Harker and agreed by the Committee.

RESOLVED that consideration of these applications be DEFERRED pending a site inspection to be arranged.

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

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services and determined the above application taking into account all representations and consultation replies received, including those detailed on the Members’ Update.

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

1          The express consent hereby granted shall be for a period of 5 years beginning from the date hereof.

2          No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

            3          No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to:

                        (a) endanger persons  using  any  highway,  railway,  waterway,  dock,  harbour or aerodrome (civil or military); or

(b) obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air; or

(c) hinder the operation of any device used for the purposes of security or surveillance or for the measuring the speed of any vehicle.

4         Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a condition that does not impair the visual amenity of the site.

5         Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a condition that does not endanger the public.

6         Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the site shall be left in a condition that does not endanger the public or impair visual amenity.

7         The light source shall be positioned or shielded so that no impairment of vision will affect the users of the public highway.

8        The maximum luminance of the sign shall not at any time exceed the standards contained within the Institution of Lighting Professionals, Professional Guide No. 5, which in this case is 600 Candelas per square metre (600cd/m2).

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

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services and determined the above application taking into account all representations and consultation replies received.

There was some discussion around the process of this application having to go before three committees to reach a decision given that the application would now be considered by the Planning and Licensing Committee.

It was suggested that recommended Condition 4 regarding flooding was not appropriate for this application and should be removed.

RESOLVED that the Planning and Licencing Committeeis recommended to APPROVE these applications subject to the following conditions:

FUL/MAL/16/01419:-

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.

3          No development shall take place until written details or samples of all materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out using the materials and details as approved.

LBC/MAL/16/01420:-

 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.

To consider the report of the Interim Head of Planning Services on the following matters:

(i)                 Appeals Lodged

(ii)               Appeal Decisions

The Committee received the report of the Director of Planning and Regulatory Services, including those on the Members’ Update, detailing the following:

(i)                 Appeals Lodged:

(ii)               Appeal Decisions:

OUT/MAL/16/00360 (Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/W/16/3158021)

Proposal: Outline planning permission for erection of a dwelling and garage

Address: Land South Of Grapnells Farm, Wood Lane, Heybridge, Essex

Decision Level: Delegated

APPEAL DISMISSED – 26 January 2017

RES/MAL/15/01055 (Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/W/16/3156961)

Proposal: Approval of Reserved Matters application relating to the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale as required by condition 1 and 3 of Outline Planning Permission ref APP/X1545/A/14/2213988 (Outline planning permission for demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 120 residential dwellings with associated vehicular access OUT/MAL/13/00763). This reserved matters application is for 108 dwellings

Address: Land East of Wycke Hill, Maldon

Decision Level: Committee overturned Officer recommendation to approve

APPEAL ALLOWED – 6 February 2017

HOUSE/MAL/16/00769 (Appeal Ref: APP/X1545/D/16/3162395)

Proposal: Single storey rear extension to an existing dwellinghouse.

Address: 81 Holloway Road - Heybridge     

APPEAL ALLOWED – 10 February 2017

DECISION LEVEL: Delegated