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Apologies for Absence and Declarations of Interest To receive any apologies for absence and declarations of interest. Minutes: All Committee Members were present.
Councillor Bagnall declared that he was a Ward Member for Takeley and a Member of Takeley PC (Item 11).
Councillor Sutton declared that she was a Ward Members for Takeley (Item 11 ).
Councillor Loughlin declared that she was a Ward Member for Stort Valley (Item 6).
Councillor Pavitt declared that he was a Ward Member for Littlebury, Chesterford and Wenden Lofts (Item 7).
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 118 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2023 were approved as an accurate record.
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Speed and Quality Report PDF 74 KB To note the Speed and Quality Report. Minutes: The Head of Development Management and Enforcement presented the standing Speed and Quality Report. He drew Members’ attention to the fact that appeal decisions were still coming through the system and said that he was slightly more comfortable with progress made.
The report was noted.
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Quality of Major Applications Report PDF 110 KB To note the Quality of Major Applications Report. Minutes: The Head of Development Management and Enforcement presented the standing Quality of Major Applications report. He said that he was happy to take questions 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 Head of Development Management and Enforcement presented the S62A Applications report and updated Members on progress made.
Committee Members agreed that the public had a democratic right to let Members know their feelings ahead of consideration by the Planning Committee.
The report was noted.
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S62A/22/0011. UTT/22/2624/PINS - Land Near Pelham Substation, Maggots End Road, MANUDEN PDF 510 KB To consider making observations to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of UTT/22/2624/PINS. Minutes: The Principal Planning Officer presented a report in relation to a major planning application submitted to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) for determination. The proposal was for the construction and operation of a solar farm comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and battery storage together with associated development including inverter cabins, DNO substation, customer switchgear access, fencing, CCTV cameras and landscaping
He recommended that the Director of Planning be authorised to advise the Planning Inspectorate of the Council’s observations as detailed in the report.
In response to various questions from Members, officers:
Members discussed:
Members supported a general notification being sent to PINS by UDC about solar panels applications
The Head of Development Management and Enforcement summarised the concerns that had been raised by Members as detailed above. He referred to making an objection in principle to the proposal to include:
Members confirmed that they were content with the above comments being conveyed to PINS.
The meeting adjourned at 11.40 am and reconvened at 11.50 am
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S62A/2023/0015. UTT/23/0246/PINS - Grange Paddock, Ickleton Road, ELMDON PDF 266 KB To consider making obsevations to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of UTT/23/0246/PINS. Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented a report in relation to a major planning application submitted to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) for determination. The proposal was for outline planning permission for the erection of 18 dwellings including provision of access road, car parking and residential amenity space, a drainage pond, and communal open space, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except for means of access and layout. He confirmed that a late representation had been received from Urban Design who were objecting to the proposal.
He recommended that the Director of Planning be authorised to advise the Planning Inspectorate of the Council’s observations.
In response to various questions from Members, officers:
Members discussed:
The Head of Development Management and Enforcement summarised the concerns that had been raised by Members as detailed above. He referred to making an objection in principle to the proposal to include:
An issue was raised that work on the site might have already commenced.
Members confirmed that they were content with the above comments being conveyed to PINS.
The meeting adjourned for lunch between 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm.
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UTT/22/2744/FUL - Land Known as 7 Acres, Warish Hall Farm, Parsonage Road, TAKELEY PDF 1 MB To consider application UTT/22/2744/FUL. Minutes: The Head of Development Management and Enforcement outlined the reasons for the report being brought back to the Committee, following previous consideration on 8 February 2023.
The Principal Planning Officer presented a planning application for the erection of 4 industrial/ flexible employment (Use Class E) buildings with associated landscaping and parking. Following refusal of the application at the meeting on 8 February 2023, additional information and clarification had been received and brought back to the Committee.
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:
Members discussed:
Councillor LeCount proposed that the application be approved with an additional condition relating to the footpath around the boundary being a public right of way.
This proposal was seconded by Councillor Emanuel.
This motion was lost.
Councillor Bagnall proposed that the application be deferred in order to allow for further information on a possible Medical Centre to be gathered and for further work ... view the full minutes text for item PC8 |
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UTT/22/3013/OP - Highwood Farm, Stortford Road, GREAT DUNMOW PDF 283 KB To consider application UTT/22/3013/OP. Minutes: The Chair had announced at the meeting that this item had been withdrawn.
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UTT/22/1947/FUL - Camp Poultry Farm, Mill Lane, HATFIELD HEATH (Withdrawn) Item withdrawn by the Agent. Minutes: This item had previously been withdrawn by the Agent.
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UTT/21/2922/FUL - Rear of Marshes, Cherry Street, Duton Hill, TILTY PDF 282 KB To consider application UTT/21/2922/FUL. Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented a retrospective application for the retention of buildings for domestic storage of the occupants of the dwellinghouse known as Marshes.
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:
Members discussed:
Councillor Bagnall proposed refusal of the application on the grounds of over-intensification of the site and the impact on listed building ENV2.
This was seconded by Councillor Sutton.
RESOLVED that the application be refused in line with the motion.
Councillor M Tayler, C Brabin, A Nudd, R Davidson and K Rixson (Great Easton Parish Clerk) spoke against the application.
J D’Urso (Agent) spoke in support.
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UTT/21/2927/FUL - Rear of Marshes, Cherry Street, Duton Hill, TILTY PDF 309 KB To consider application UTT/21/2927/FUL. Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented a retrospective application for the change of use of buildings for B8 use as a commercial self-storage facility.
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:
Members discussed:
Councillor Pavitt proposed refusal of the application on the grounds of GEN1 (access), GEN (enabling disturbance) and E5 (Re-use of Rural Buildings).
This was seconded by Councillor Bagnall.
RESOLVED that the application be refused as per the motion.
Councillor M Tayler, C Brabin, A Nudd, R Davidson, F Down and K Rixson (Great Easton Parish Clerk) spoke against the application.
J D’Urso (Agent) spoke in support.
There was a brief adjournment between 5.20 pm and 5.25 pm, during which Councillor LeCount left the meeting.
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UTT/22/2863/DFO - 10 and 12 The Mead, THAXTED PDF 214 KB To consider application UTT/22/2863/DFO. Minutes: The Development Management Team Leader presented an application for approval of reserved matters of outline planning permission UTT/21/1850/OP (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of development) for the erection of one dwelling.
She recommended that the Director of Planning be authorised to grant planning permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report.
Members were in support of the proposal.
Councillor Fairhurst proposed approval of the application subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report. This was seconded by Councillor Emanuel.
RESOLVED that the Director of Planning be authorised to grant planning permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 17 of the report.
Prior to closing the meeting, the Chair announced that Katherine Wilkinson from Essex CC Highways was shortly due to leave her role. Members thanked her for all her contributions to the UDC Planning Committee over a number of years.
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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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