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87.

Apologies for Absence

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Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs Murphy, Cllr Mrs Coe was present as a  substituted and Cllr Mrs Slade, no substitute was present.

88.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 85 KB

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The minutes of the previous Planning & Licensing Committee held on 13 June 2017 were approved as a true record.   

89.

17/00591/FUL and 17/00589/LBC The Crown, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0AT pdf icon PDF 110 KB

1)    Variation of condition 2 (Development shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with approved drawings) of application 15/00851/FUL (Change of use of the host Listed Building to create 3 no. residential units, including the demolition and replacement of single storey side addition, fenestration alterations and the construction of two storey and single storey rear additions.  Partial site clearance of single storey outbuilding.  Construction of 3 no. two storey cottages.  Refurbishment and extension of existing stable range bringing 67 High Street into commercial use and creating a single storey apartment.  Construction of an open cart lodge, landscaping and associated works) to vary the condition 2 to replace reference to approved drawings 09B (Proposed Block Plan), 10B (Proposed Ground and First Floor Plans), 11B (Proposed Cellar and Second Floor Plans), 12B (Proposed Front and Side Elevations), 13B (Proposed Rear and Side Elevations) with the following 608_201_02 Proposed Elevations (2); 8608_202_02 - Proposed Elevations (1); 8608_203_02 - Proposed Ground Floor Plan; 8608_204_02 - Proposed First Floor Plan; 8608_205_02 - Proposed Attic Plan; 8608_401_01 - Proposed Block Plan.

 

2)    Amendment to approved application 15/00852/LBC (Works to the Listed Building to enable the change of use of the host Listed Building to create 3 no. residential units, including the demolition and replacement of single storey side addition, fenestration alterations, internal alterations and the construction of two storey and single storey rear additions.  Partial site clearance of single storey outbuilding.  Refurbishment and extension of existing stable range bringing 67 High Street into commercial use and creating a single storey apartment.) to allow amendments to internal alterations and extension to side elevation

 

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The applications were discussed together but voted separately. 

 

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

 

Cllrs Cloke and Hones, were present as Ward Councillors and spoke in objection to the application.

 

After a full discussion, Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Reed SECONDED to REFUSE the application on 17/00591/FUL - The Crown, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0AT.

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:              Cllrs Bridge, Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles (11)

 

AGAINST:     (0)

 

ABSTAIN:      (0)

 

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application was REFUSED for the following reasons: 

 

The proposed alterations to the Grade II listed building has covered over areas of architectural interest and detail, removed significant historic fabric and installed unsympathetic features contributing to a cumulative impact resulting in substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies C15 and C17 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.  Furthermore, paragraph 133 of the Framework indicates that where the proposed development will lead to substantial harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset, local

 

 

 

 

 

planning authorities should refuse consent, unless it is demonstrated that the harm is outweighed by substantial public benefits.  The public benefits of providing three market dwellings are considered to be minor and would not outweigh the substantial harm to the listed building and therefore the proposal is contrary to the provisions within the Framework.    

 

 

After a full discussion, Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Reed SECONDED to REFUSE the application on 17/00589/LBC - The Crown, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0AT.

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:              Cllrs Bridge, Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles (11)

 

AGAINST:     (0)

 

ABSTAIN:      (0)

 

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application was REFUSED for the following reasons: 

 

The proposed alterations to the Grade II listed building has covered over areas of architectural interest and detail, removed significant historic fabric and installed unsympathetic features contributing to a cumulative impact resulting in substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies C15 and C17 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.  Furthermore, paragraph 133 of the Framework indicates that where the proposed development will lead to substantial harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset, local planning authorities should refuse consent, unless it is demonstrated that the harm is outweighed by substantial public benefits.  The public benefits of providing three market dwellings are considered to be minor and would not outweigh the substantial harm to the listed building and therefore the proposal is contrary to the provisions within the Framework.      

 

 

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14/00489/FUL and 17/00483/LBC 67 High Street Ingatestone, Essex pdf icon PDF 73 KB

1)    Removal of condition 2 - to build in accordance with approved drawings on 16/01565/FUL  (Change of use of 67 High Street, Ingatestone from a retail unit (Class A1) to residential (Class C3) and associated internal and external works)  to amend roof design and replace window on the scheme with a door.

 

2)    Conversion of building into two residential units to include single storey rear extension, alterations to windows and doors on the front and side elevations, alterations to roof, addition of roof lights and internal alterations to walls and doors to provide a new layout.

 

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Minutes:

The applications were discussed together but voted separately. 

 

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

 

Cllrs Cloke and Hones, were present as Ward Councillors and spoke in objection to the application.

 

 

 

 

After a full discussion of application,  Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Bridge SECONDED to REFUSE the application 14/00489/FUL, 67 High Street, Ingatestone Essex.

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:              Cllrs Bridge, Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles (11)

 

AGAINST: (0)

 

ABSTAIN: (0)

 

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application was REFUSED for the following reasons:  

 

The proposed alterations to the curtilage listed building has installed unsympathetic features contributing to a cumulative impact resulting in less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies C15 and C17 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.  Furthermore, paragraph 134 of the Framework indicates that where the proposed development will lead to less than substantial harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset, the harm should be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal, including securing its optimum viable use.  The public benefits of providing two market residential units are considered to be minor and would not outweigh the harm to the listed building and therefore the proposal is contrary to the provisions within the Framework.      

 

After a full discussion of application,  Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Bridge SECONDED to REFUSE the application 14/00483/LBC, 67 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex.

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:              Cllrs Bridge, Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles (11)

 

AGAINST: (0)

 

ABSTAIN: (0)

 

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application was REFUSED for the following reasons:  

 

 

 

 

 

The proposed alterations to the curtilage listed building has installed unsympathetic features contributing to a cumulative impact resulting in ls than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset.  The proposal is therefore contrary to policies C15 and C17 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.  Furthermore, paragraph 134 of the Framework indicates that where the proposed development will lead to less than substantial harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset, this harm should be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal, including securing its optimum viable use.  The public benefits of providing two market residential units are considered to be minor and would not outweigh the harm

to the listed building and therefore the proposal is contrary to the provisions within the Framework.   

 

 

91.

17/00498/FUL 3, 4 and 5 Crown Mews, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0AT pdf icon PDF 75 KB

Variation of condition 2 on 15/00851/FUL (Change of use of the host Listed Building to create 3 no. residential units, including the demolition and replacement of single storey side addition, fenestration alterations and the construction of two storey and single storey rear additions.  Partial site clearance of single storey outbuilding.  Construction of 3 no. two storey cottages.  Refurbishment and extension of existing stable range bringing 67 High Street into commercial use and creating a single storey apartment.  Construction of an open cart lodge, landscaping and associated works)  to add porch canopy roof to entrance doors, additional side windows, conversion of lofts and insert velux rooflights to 3 No. two storey proposed cottages and alterations to the roof of the apartment conversion.

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

 

Cllrs Cloke and Hones, were present as Ward Councillors and spoke on the application.  Although, they were both satisfied with the design of the dwellings.  Concerns were expressed over the allocated car parking provision for the dwellings and setting a precedence in the future for developers to make alterations to applications and then come back to committee for approval.

 

After a full discussion, a request was made by Members that the Car Parking spaces allocated are marked out before the first occupation and retained.

 

Cllr Coe, referred to AstroTurf and its use within a conservation area, which is note permitted, a requested that a condition be implemented prior to the first occupation.

 

After a full discussion,  Cllr Wiles MOVED and Cllr Sanders SECONDED to APPROVE conditions subject to two additional conditions It was approved subject to two additional conditions

 

1.         Prior to the first occupation of the proposed development, the car parking spaces associated with the development, shall be clearly marked out, details of which shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The car parking spaces shall be marked out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained thereafter.

 

2.         Prior to first occupation of the proposed development, details of a landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. In particular the use of astro turf will not be permitted. The approved details shall be implemented prior to first occupation and retained thereafter.

 

 

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR: Cllrs Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Mynott, Newberry, Reed and Wiles (9)

 

AGAINST:  Cllr Morrissey (1)

 

ABSTAIN:  Cllr Bridge (1)

 

RESOLVED that the application was APPROVE with the following conditions:

 

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. 

 

92.

17/00643/FUL Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex pdf icon PDF 123 KB

Redevelopment of site to provide a mix use including “community hub” (sui generis use) at ground floor, offices (Use Class B1) within part of the basement and part of the ground floor and the entire first floor, and 19 flats (4 x 1 bed and 15 x 2 bed) at second and third floor level.  Elevational alterations, roof extensions, a single storey colonnade extension to front east facing elevation and alterations to facilitate new vehicular and cycle parking layout, landscaping and boundary treatments.

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Mr Broomfield, was present and addressed the committee is objection to the application.

 

Mr Beamish, the agent was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

 

During the presentation, the Officer including extra conditions to be added:-

 

                     Prior to the commencement of development details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA of measures to enhance and, and if necessary, protect the habitat of the site for badgers, and the development shall then be carried out in accordance with those approved details

 

                     Before the development is brought into first use and notwithstanding the submitted plans a pedestrian access shall be provided from the proposed refuse storage area to the footpath on Seven Arches Road.  Details shall be submitted to and approved by the  LPA and implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained thereafter.

 

                     Before development commences a scheme providing insulation to the external walls of the proposed mansard roof shall be submitted to and approved by the LPA and be implemented in accordance with the approved details, before the development is brought into first use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concerns were expressed from the Members, relating to design, the lack of disabled parking, DDA compilate, lack of amenity area and the relocation of the History Plaques and Pilgrims Staff.

 

Mr Drane, informed members that the location of the Pilgrims Staff at Town Hall was temporary and a new location will be consisted within the Town Centre Design Plan.

 

After a full discussion,  Cllr Wiles MOVED and Cllr Mrs Middlehurst SECONDED to APPROVE the application subject to the additional conditions from the Officer, together with a conditions relating to disabled parking and an amendment to Condition 9 to relocated the History Plaque.

 

An informative to be added relating the DDA access.

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:              Cllrs Bridge, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Reed Sanders and Wiles (7)

 

 

AGAINST:    Cllrs Chilvers, Newberry, Morrissey and Mynott (4)

 

ABSTAIN:    (0)

 

RESOLVED that the application was 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.

 

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

 

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

 

3.    No development 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.    No development shall take  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92.

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17/00427/FUL South Car Park, Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex pdf icon PDF 71 KB

Construction of temporary portacabins for two years.

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Cllr Newberry, expressed concerns over parking.

 

Cllr Wiles MOVED and Cllr Morrissey SECONDED to APPROVE the application. 

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:              Cllrs Bridge, Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles (11)

 

AGANST:       (0)

 

ABSTAIN:      (0)

 

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application was APPROVED subject to the following conditions: 

 

1.    The portacabins hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition on or before 1st August 2019; in accordance with a scheme of work to be first agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

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

 

2.    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.    All existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows on the site indicated for retention on the approved drawings shall be retained and shall not be felled, lopped or topped without the prior written consent of the local planning authority.  If prior to the commencement of the development or within five years of the completion of the development, any such trees, shrubs or hedges are removed without such development, or become severely damaged or diseased, they shall be replace with others of a species, number, size and in positions to be agreed in writing with the local planning authority.  The replacement shall be carried out within the first planting season after the Council’s written agreement.  Any works to existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows which may prove necessary shall be carried out in strict accordance with a written scheme to be approved in writing with the local planning authority prior to the carrying out of those works. 

 

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

 

 

 

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17/00714/FUL 1-2 Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex pdf icon PDF 66 KB

Provision of two new access doors to front and side, provision of ramps to improve accessibility and install steps to side door, Installation of a new window to detached car park store.

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Cllr Wiles MOVED and Cllr Morrissey SECONDED to APPROVE the application. 

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands. 

 

FOR:              Cllrs Bridge, Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles (11)

 

AGAINST:      (0)

 

ABSTAIN:      (0)

 

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application was 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. 

 

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

 

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

95.

17/00682/FUL Land adjacent to 3 King Edward Road, Brentwood, Essex pdf icon PDF 88 KB

Construction of two x 2 bedroomed semi-detached dwellings.

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Concerns were expressed from Members over the design, not in keeping with the neighbouring dwellings.

 

After a full discussion, Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Chilvers SECONDED to REFUSE the application. 

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:               Cllrs Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Newberry, Morrissey and Mynott  (5)

 

AGAINST:      Cllrs Bridge, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles  (6)

 

ABSTAIN:      (0)

 

The Motion was LOST.

 

Cllr Faragher MOVED and Cllr Wiles SECONDED to APPROVE the application. 

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:               Cllrs Bridge, Faragher, Mrs Middlehurst, Reed, Ms Sanders and Wiles  (6)

 

AGAINST:      Cllrs Chilvers, Mrs Coe, Newberry, Morrissey and Mynott  (5)

 

ABSTAIN:      (0)

 

The Motion was CARRIED.

 

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

 

 

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.    Removal of Permitted Development rights for extension/enlargement

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order), the dwelling hereby permitted shall not be extended or enlarged in any way without the prior grant of specific planning permission by the local planning authority.

 

Reason: To avoid overdevelopment of the site.

 

4.    Removal of Permitted Development rights for outbuildings

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking, reenacting or modifying that Order) no development falling within Class E of that Order (buildings, enclosures, swimming or other pools) shall be carried out without the prior grant of specific planning permission by the local planning authority.

 

Reason: To avoid overdevelopment of this small site.

 

5.    Remediation of potential site contamination

No development shall commence until a remediation scheme to bring the site to a suitable condition for residential development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed remediation scheme will be implemented prior to the commencement of any part of this planning permission (unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority). Formulation and implementation of the remediation scheme shall be undertaken by competent persons and in accordance with the Essex Contaminated Land Consortium’s Land Affected by Contamination: Technical Guidance for Applicants and Developers. Such agreed measures shall be implemented and completed prior to the commencement of any development of the site.

 

·         Should contamination be found that was not previously identified during any stage of the application hereby approved or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

96.

Urgent Business

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There were no items of Urgent Business.

 

 

The meeting concluded at 21.33