Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs Murphy, Cllr Wiles was present as a substitute, Cllr Mynott, Cllr Mrs Davies was present as a substitute and Cllr Mrs Middlehurst, no substitute was present.

The minutes of the Planning and Licensing Committee of 29^th June 2016 were approved and signed as a true record.

MINUTES FROM THE LICENSING APPEAL SUB COMMITTEE HELD ON 29^TH JUNE 2016.

The minutes of the Licensing Appeals Sub Committee were approved and signed as a true record.

RESOLVED, that item 8, 88 Woodman Road, Warley, Brentwood, Application No.16/00593/FUL be debated after Item 4.

Essex County Council has recently published a new edition of the Developers’ Guide to Infrastructure Contributions.  The guide has been produced in consultation with key stakeholders.

The guide details the scope and range of contributions towards infrastructure which Essex County Council may seek from developers and land owners in order to make development acceptable in planning terms.  Brentwood Borough Council will be able to refer to the guide when providing pre-application advice and determining planning applications.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr McCheyne and SECONDED by Cllr Ms Rowlands to agree the recommendation set out in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

1.  To formally acknowledge the Essex County Council Developers’ Guide to Infrastructure Contributions – Revised Edition 2016, as attached at Appendix A, as a material consideration for the purposes of determining planning applications.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

Acknowledgement of the Essex County Council Developers’ Guide to Infrastructure Contributions will assist our Planning Development Management Team in negotiating contributions required for necessary infrastructure to make proposed development acceptable in planning terms.  This guide will also be relevant for major development proposals within the emerging Brentwood Local Development Plan once adopted.

Demolition of single storey rear extension, construction of single and two storey rear extensions, first floor loft conversion with rooflights.

Mrs Gibson, was present and addressed the committee in objection of the application.

Mrs Minny, the Applicant, was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Barrell and SECONDED by Cllr Wiles to approve to application.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR:               Cllrs Barrell, Bridge, Faragher, Wiles, Mrs Davies, Keeble,

Ms Rowlands and McCheyne (9)

AGAINST:      Cllrs Newberry and Morrissey (2)

ABSTAIN:      (0)

RESOLVED that planning permission is APPROVED, subject the following conditions.

1          TIM01Standard Time - Full

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2          DRA01A        Development in accordance with drawings

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

3          MAT03           Materials to match

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building.

Reason:  In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

4          U13431         

The first floor flank roof lights within both the eastern and western side elevations shall:- either 1) be 1.7 metres in height from the floor of the room in which the windows are installed to the cill of the windows, or 2) if this is not the case be- a) glazed using obscured glass to a minimum of level 3 of the "Pilkington" scale of obscuration and b) non-opening below a height of 1.7m above the floor of the room in which the window is installed. The windows shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the building or use of the room of which the window(s) is installed.  Those windows shall remain so glazed and non-openable.  (Note the application of translucent film to clear glazed windows does not satisfy the requirements of this condition).

Reason:  In order to prevent an unacceptable degree of overlooking of nearby residential properties.

(Cllr Morrissey declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue of her working for a local Estate Agent).

(Under 5.2 of the Constitution, Cllr Hubbard was unable to participate in the vote as she referred this item to the Committee).

(Cllr Hubbard declared a pecuniary interest under the Councils Code of Conduct by virtue of being the applicant’s neighbour. She therefore didn’t take part in the debate or voting on this item and left the chamber).

Demolition of existing car park deck and construction of a replacement deck to the front and side of the store; alterations to the car park access, layout and circulation; the reconfiguration of the car park; and landscaping works.

Ms Huett, Applicant Representative was present and addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Cllr Barrell, requested that adequate disabled facilities are provided.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Bridge and SECONDED by Cllr Faragher to approve to application.

A recorder vote was requested in accordance with Rule 9.5 of the Council procedure rules.

FOR:               Cllrs Barrell, Bridge, Faragher, Wiles, Ms Rowlands and McCheyne (6)

AGAINST:      Cllrs Newberry, Mrs Hubbard, Morrissey, Mrs Davies and Keeble (5)

ABSTAIN:      (0)

RESOLVED that application is APPROVED subject to the following conditions

and delegated authority to the Development  Management Team Leader  in agreement with the Chair of Planning and Licensing Committee relating to the landscaping, cladding, provision of measures for disabled motorist, air quality control and detailed layout of car park.

1          Standard Time - Full

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2          Accordance with the approved drawing(s)         

Unless otherwise required by this permission the development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

3          Samples of the materials   

Notwithstanding the details indicated in the application, the erection of the new car park deck shall not commence until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

4          Parking dimensions           

Vehicular parking spaces shall be provided each with minimum dimensions of 2.5 metres x 5.0 metres and 6m aisles between parking rows.

Reason: To ensure adequate space for parking off the highway is provided in the interest of highway safety.

5          Scheme of hard and soft landscaping    

Prior to the commencement of the erection of the new car parking deck a scheme of hard and soft landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The submitted scheme shall indicate the existing trees shrubs and hedgerows to be retained, the location, species and size of all new trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be planted or transplanted, those areas to be grassed and/or paved.  The landscaping scheme shall include details of all surfacing materials and existing and proposed ground levels.  The landscaping scheme shall be completed in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  Any newly planted tree, shrub or hedgerow or any existing tree, shrub or hedgerow to be retained, that dies, or is uprooted, severely damaged or seriously diseased, within five years  ...  view the full minutes text for item 106.

Redevelopment of site to demolish the existing office and warehouse and construction of new office, warehouse and shed, together with ancillary buildings and works.

Mrs James was present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Mr Driscoll, the Agent was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Cllr Mrs Hubbard, send in a letter of support and therefore is unable to vote on this item under 5.2 of the Constitution.  However, as a Ward Member, Cllr Hubbard was allowed to address the committee in support of the application.

Cllr Barrell, Ward Member spoke in support of the application and was positive about the increase in jobs within the Borough. The only concerns expressed were extra screening of the building from Woodlands Schools by a tree line and that heavy construction vehicles above 7 tonnes are directed to the site via the A127, not through Brentwood and Warley.

A motion was MOVED Cllr Barrell and SECONDED by Cllr McCheyne to approve the application.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR:              Cllr Barrell, Bridge, Faragher, Wiles, Newberry, Morrissey, Mrs Davies, Keeble, Ms Rowlands and McCheyne (10)

AGAINST:     (0)

ABSTAIN:      (0)

RESOLVEDUNANIMOUSLY that application is APPROVED subject to the following conditions and amendments to Condition 5 to include landscaping specific to Woodlands Schools and Condition 18 to include details of routing of construction vehicles.

1 TIM01 Standard Time - Full

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2 DRA01A Development in accordance with drawings

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete

accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications.

Reason: To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning

authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

3 U13589

No development above ground level shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

4 U13590

No development above ground level shall take place until additional drawings that show details of proposed new windows and doors to be used by section and elevation at scales between 1:20 and 1:1 as appropriate have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

5 U13591

No development above ground level shall take place until a scheme of hard and soft landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The submitted scheme shall indicate the existing trees shrubs and hedgerows to be retained, the location, species and size of all  ...  view the full minutes text for item 107.

Reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) following outline application 14/01446/EIA (Outline application for construction of 85 residential units together with commercial building (Class B1A Office), open space, park/childrens play area, riverside walk, car parking and landscaping (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and scale reserved matters).

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Wiles and SECONDED by Cllr McCheyne to approve the application, subject to the conditions as set out in the officer’s report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR:               Cllr Barrell, Bridge, Faragher, Wiles, Newberry, Mrs Hubbard, Morrissey, Mrs Davies, Keeble, Ms Rowlands and McCheyne (11)

AGAINST:      (0)

ABSTAIN:      (0)

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application is APPROVED subject to the following conditions:-

1          DRA01A        Development in accordance with drawings

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

2          U13560         

No development above ground level shall take place until a sample panel of the proposed brickwork of no more than 500mm in height has been erected on site and subsequently been approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

3          U13561         

No development above ground level shall be undertaken until additional drawings showing details of the proposed windows and eaves to be used by section and elevation at scales between 1:20 and 1:1 as appropriate have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

4          U13562         

The proposed site access roads to both north and south developments shall have a minimum width of 5.5 metres with two x 2.0 metre width pedestrian footways.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety.

5          U13563         

The access road to the B1 land use area shall have a minimum width of 5.0 metres for the first 6.0 metres from the main site access road.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety.

6          U13564         

Cycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the EPOA Parking Standards for all dwellings without a private garage. The approved facilities shall be secure, convenient, covered and provided prior to occupation and retained at all times.

Reason: To ensure appropriate cycle parking is provided in the interest of highway safety and amenity.

7          U13565         

Each vehicular parking space shall have minimum dimensions of 2.9 metres x 5.5 metres.

Reason: To prevent on-street parking, in the interests of highway safety.

(Cllr Morrissey declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue of her working for a local Estate Agent).

A motion was MOVED by Cllr McCheyne and SECONDED by Cllr Ms Rowlands.  A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded and the following item be considered in private session on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 to Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (namely information relating to individuals).

construction of detached two-storey dwelling and double garage to replace static caravan.

Mrs Simpson, was present and addressed the committee in support of the application and left the chamber after her 3 mins.

A motion was MOVED Cllr Wiles and SECONDED by Cllr Newberry to APPROVE  the application subject to the signing of an amended s106 agreement, within 6 weeks of the date of this meeting.

Conditions for the decision notice to be delegated to the Development  Management Team Leader in consultation with the Chair of Planning & Licensing Committee.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

(For personal reasons Cllr Barrell did not wish to take part in the debate or vote and left the chamber).

(Cllr Morrissey declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue of her working for a local Estate Agent).

There were no items of Urgent Business.

                                                                         The meeting concluded at 21.38