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Apologies for Absence and Declarations of Interest To receive any apologies for absence and declarations of interest. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bagnall, Fairhurst, Loughlin and Pavitt.
Councillor Sutton declared that she was the Ward Member for Takeley (items 7 and 8).
Councillor Freeman subsequently declared that responsibility for parking was within his portfolio (Item 12).
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 126 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 23 November 2022 were approved as an accurate record.
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Speed and Quality Report PDF 76 KB To note the Speed and Quality Report. Minutes: The Development Manager presented the Speed and Quality Report.
The report was noted.
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Quality of Major Applications Report PDF 162 KB To note the Quality of Major Applications Report. Minutes: The Development Manager presented the Quality of Major Applications report. In response to a question about the statistics, he said that he would examine the data and respond outside of the meeting.
The report was noted.
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To note applications which have been submitted direct to the Planning Inspectorate. Minutes: The Development Manager introduced the S62A Applications report that detailed nine applications which had been submitted direct to the Planning Inspectorate.
In response to a question, the Development Manager confirmed that an aide memoir was currently being ‘road tested’, with the intention of being rolled out to all Parish Councils.
The report was noted.
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Planning Enforcement Team Update PDF 62 KB To note the report. Minutes: The Development Manager introduced the report that provided an update on work that the Planning Enforcement Team had carried out during the financial year 2022 – 2023 to date. In response to questions, he said that focus had been placed on areas where compliance had been achieved and he explained the situation when enforcement was appealed and then dismissed.
The report was noted.
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S62A/22/0005. UTT/22/1897/PINS - Canfield Moat, High Cross Lane, LITTLE CANFIELD PDF 348 KB To consider making observations to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of UTT/22/1897/PINS. Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented a report in relation to a major (full) planning application submitted to PINS for determination. The application sought full planning permission for the erection of 15 dwellings.
The report recommended that observations be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
The Senior Planning Officer highlighted a number of issues that had been raised and referred to objections by Essex Highways in respect of GEN1 and Public Rights of Way. He also said that the traditional orchard was not protected from residential development.
In response to various questions from Members, officers said that:
Members discussed:
Members were unanimous in their view that, in addition to the adverse impacts highlighted in the report, the following comments be added and that they would be shared with the Chair before responding directly to PINS:
· The Council noted and supported the Local Highways Objections to this proposal. · The proposals constituted unsustainable development in an open countryside location. The development would cause harm to the countryside setting contrary to Policy S7 of the ULP. · The quality of the development as proposed was best described as mediocre and certainly not of the quality to offer any benefits that outweigh the harm. The proposal would not comply with Policy GEN2 of the ULP. · The Council was disappointed that some of the dwellings failed to adhere to the National Space Standards. Development of this type (which it is claimed is an exclusive gated community) should at least meet the basic levels of living standards. · The Council was also disappointed that the proposal would not provide onsite affordable housing, not to do so would not provide a properly inclusive development. However, it does accept that in certain circumstances off site contributions can be accepted. Due to the poor quality of this proposal, the Council failed to see the exceptional need for off-site provision. Notwithstanding these objections, should the Inspector entertain this as an option the Council saw no viability reasons that these contributions should in any way be discounted. · The Council noted that Natural England had identified this as a Traditional Orchard, and the impact of this proposal on this habitat/landscape should be considered in light of paras 179 & 180 of the NPPF. The ... view the full minutes text for item PC7 |
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UTT/21/3272/OP - Land South of Stortford Road, LITTLE CANFIELD PDF 7 MB To consider application UTT/21/3272/OP. Minutes: The Development Manager presented an outline application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of up to 90 dwellings, including affordable housing, together with access from B1256 Stortford Road, sustainable drainage scheme with an outfall to the River Roding, green infrastructure including play areas and ancillary infrastructure. He referred to further comments that had been made in respect of biodiversity and the CPZ as well as additional information on the Late List. He said that the application had previously been deferred and had been brought back.
He recommended that the Director of Planning be authorised to grant permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report.
In response to questions from Members, officers clarified:
Members discussed:
Councillor LeCount proposed that the application be refused on the grounds of S7,S8, ENV2, GEN6, GEN2 and NPPF200.
This proposal was seconded by Councillor Freeman.
RESOLVED that the application be refused in line with the proposal.
Councillor J Fulcher spoke against the proposal and a statement was read out from Councillor G Bagnall against the proposal.
D Barnes (Agent) spoke in support of the application.
The meeting was adjourned for a comfort break between 12.10pm and 12.20pm.
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UTT/21/1836/OP - Land to the East of Wedow Road, THAXTED PDF 2 MB To consider application UTT/21/1836/OP. Minutes: The Principal Planning Officer presented an outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the development of the site for up to 49 residential dwellings, with vehicle access from Elers Way, associated infrastructure, sustainable drainage, public open space and linkages for pedestrians and cycle routes.
He recommended that the Director of Planning be authorised to grant permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report.
Following on from public speakers and statements being read out. the meeting was adjourned for lunch at 1.15pm and re-convened at 1.50pm.
In response to questions from Members, officers said:
Members discussed:
Councillor Lemon proposed approval of the application subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report along with a Construction Management Plan and an Environmental Management Plan. The Chair would be party to discussions with the developer and UDC officers.
This was seconded by Councillor Freeman.
RESOLVED that the Director of Planning be authorised to grant permission for the development subject to the terms detailed in the proposal above.
Councillor M Foley, T Wilson, D Macpherson, M and N Greenwald and R Haines (on behalf of Thaxted PC) all spoke against the proposed application. Statements were also read out ... view the full minutes text for item PC9 |
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UTT/21/3298/FUL - Land South of Cannons Lane, HATFIELD BROAD OAK PDF 926 KB To consider application UTT/21/3298/FUL. Minutes: The Principal Planning Officer presented an application for erection of 30 dwellings with open space, landscaping, access and associated infrastructure.
He recommended that theDirector of Planning refuse permission for the development for the reasons set out in section 17 of the report on the basis that the harms outweighed the benefits.
In response to questions from Members, officers said:
Members discussed:
Following these discussions, Councillor Emanuel proposed refusal on the grounds of GEN1 and GEN2. This was seconded by Councillor LeCount.
The Development Manager said that the agent was looking to resolve all issues and that Members should consider a site visit. Following this guidance both Councillor Emanuel and Councillor LeCount withdrew their motion.
Councillor Emanuel then proposed deferral, pending a site visit. This was seconded by Councillor Sutton.
RESOLVED that the matter be deferred, pending a site visit.
Councillor N Reeve, K Artus and Councillor A Fisher (Hatfield Broad Oak PC) spoke in support of the recommendation made in the report.
L Melin (Agent) spoke in support of the application.
There was a brief adjournment between 3.30pm and 3.35pm.
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UTT/22/2568/FUL - Land North of Water Lane, STANSTED PDF 612 KB To consider application UTT/22/2568/FUL. Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented a report seeking removal of conditions 5 (pre-commencement condition survey of Water Lane) and 6 (post-completion condition survey of Water Lane) attached to planning permission UTT/16/2865/OP for the erection of up to 10 dwellings.
He recommended that theDirector of Planning be authorised to approve the removal of conditions 5 and 6 subject to the re-imposition of all other conditions as set out in section 17 of the report.
In response to questions from Members, officers said:
Members discussed:
Officers confirmed that various S278 issues generally needed resolving and would be discussed further by UDC and Highways.
Councillor Emanuel proposed the removal of conditions 5 and 6 subject to the re-imposition of all other conditions as set out in section 17 of the report. This was seconded by Councillor LeCount.
RESOLVED that conditions 5 and 6 be removed subject to the re-imposition of all other conditions as set out in section 17 of the report.
The Strategic Development Engineer – Essex CC was thanked for her various contributions to the meeting.
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UTT/22/0579/FUL - Former Gas Works, Mill Lane, GREAT DUNMOW PDF 226 KB To consider application UTT/22/0579/FUL. Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented an application that sought planning permission to undertake the necessary initial engineering works, aimed at removing the contamination legacy arising from the historic use of the site as a gasworks. The proposals had been put forward voluntarily by the applicant in an effort to return the site into a viable and beneficial commercial use in the future.
She recommended that the Director of Planning be authorised to grant permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report.
Members discussed:
The Chair proposed approval of the development, subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report. This proposal was seconded by Councillor Emanuel.
RESOLVED that the Director of Planning be authorised to grant permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report.
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This document contains late submissions, updates or addendums to existing agenda items which have been received up to and including the end of business on the Friday before Planning Committee. The late list is circulated on the Monday prior to Planning Committee. This is a public document, and it is published with the agenda papers on the UDC website.
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