Agenda and minutes

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

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1 October 2018, (copy enclosed).

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1 October 2018 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 a member of Essex County Council, a consultee on planning application matters with respect generally to highways, matters of access and education primarily. She further declared an interest in Agenda Item 5 FUL/MAL/17/01071 – Stow Maries Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Essex – in that a fellow councillor is a trustee of tow Maries and that she works with the Chairman of Stow Maries on other issues. Finally she informed the Committee that, on advice from the Monitoring Officer, she cannot participate in this Item as she was not present for the initial discussion at the Committee on 3 September 2018.

Councillor M Durham, CC, declared a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Essex County Council, a consultee on planning application matters with respect generally to highways, matters of access and education primarily

Councillor J V Keyes, declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 6 FUL/MAL/18/00966 – Land North of Birchwood Farm, Birchwood Road, Purleigh, Essex in that he had previously provided haulage services to the land owner, nothing to do with the brewery.

Councillor Miss S White an interest in Agenda Item 6 - FUL/MAL/18/00966 – Land North of Birchwood Farm, Birchwood Road, Purleigh as she knew the land owner and some of the objectors, not the applicant. 

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance, (copy enclosed).

A Members’ Update was submitted detailing a further letter of representation received post publication of the agenda.

The Chairman introduced the item and advised the Committee that this was on the agenda in order to ratify a previous decision and therefore not open for debate. The decision on the number of flights still stands as previously agreed. The item was being presented to address a change to the Unilateral Undertaking and this approach has been corroborated by the Monitoring Officer.  

Following the Officer’s presentation Councillor Durham proposed that the Officer’s recommendation be accepted. 

Councillor Sismey joined the meeting at this stage.

The Chairman put the Officer’s recommendation to the Committee. Upon a vote being taken this was agreed.

RESOLVED that planning permission be Approved subject to the conditions set out below and the completion of a satisfactory Unilateral Undertaking to deliver the mitigation as detailed in Section 8 of the original report.

1.         The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following

approved plans and documents: Drawing Nos 08/1002/31, 08/1002/22 and 08/1002/30 that are attached to planning application FUL/MAL/09/00250; Location Plan: TMA/734/01 Revision B; Noise Impact Assessment dated 20 September 2017; and Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Report dated 13 April 2018. 

REASON To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the details approved.

2          The external surfaces of the two hangars hereby approved shall be constructed

of materials and finish as detailed on Drawing Nos 08/1002/31, 08/1002/22 and 08/1002/30 as submitted with planning application FUL/MAL/09/00250.

REASON To ensure the external appearance of the development is appropriate to the conservation area in accordance with policy D3 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.

3          No development related to the construction of the hangars approved by the

permission, including any site clearance or groundworks of any kind shall take place within the site until the applicant or their agents, the owner of the site or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in a manner that accommodates the agreed programme of works.

REASON To protect the site which is of archaeological interest in accordance with policy D3 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.

4          A record of all flying activity and aircraft based at the site shall be maintained

by the airfield operator and made available in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 545.

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance, (copy enclosed).

A Members’ Update was submitted advising that an additional letter of support had been received post publication of the agenda.

Following the Officer’s presentation, Mr Martyn Reed, an Objector and Mr Nigel Farmer, the Applicant addressed the Committee.

A debate ensued where Members discussed issues of employment generation, the location of the site which was not deemed to be an intrusion into the rural countryside, the need to set sensible timings around deliveries and the importance of supporting local businesses.

Councillor Miss S White proposed that the application be approved contrary to the Officer’s recommendation. This was duly seconded. Upon a vote being taken the decision to approve was agreed.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to conditions being determined between the Chairman, Ward Members and Officers.