Agenda and minutes

The Chairperson welcomed everyone to the meeting and went through some general housekeeping arrangements for the meeting.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor K Jennings.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 31 July 2024 (copy enclosed).

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 31 July 2024 be approved and confirmed.

To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Registrable interests and Non-Registrable Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraph 9 and Appendix B 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 J C Stilts declared that all Members of the Committee had the required dispensation from the Monitoring Officer regarding agenda item 5. 24/00495/FUL - Stephens House, Everest Way, Heybridge, Essex, due to this being a Council application.

To consider the report of the Assistant Director: Planning and Implementation, (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

Following the Officer’s presentation, the Chairperson opened the floor for debate.

Following a brief discussion the Chairperson moved the Officers recommendation of approval as set out in the report, which was duly seconded and when put to a vote was agreed.

RESOLVED that the 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 accordance with the approved plans and documents as detailed on the decision notice.