Apologies were received by Cllr Mrs Murphy, Cllr Trump was present as her substitute and Cllr Newberry, Cllr Ms Fulcher was present as his substitute.

The minutes of the meeting held on 26^th March 2018 were approved as a true record.

Redevelopment of existing commercial building to provide 30 dwellings, replacement D2 facility (as extension to the existing clubhouse); and associated landscaping and car parking.

Redevelopment of existing commercial building to provide 30 dwellings, replacement D2 facility (as extension to the existing clubhouse); and associated landscaping and car parking.

Ms Burton was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

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

Cllr Foan, West Horndon Parish Council was present and expressed the concerns of the Parish Council in relation to their strong policy relating to development in the Green Belt and potential for increased parking issues at West Horndon Station. 

There is no evidence for the change of use from agricultural building to a Bowls Club. 

Highways issue relating to the pattern of travel arising from the development from A128 that will exceed past rush hour.  Concerns over the increase of construction vehicles and the increase in commuters going into London using car parks in West Horndon, which is already an issue.

Members expressed concerns relating to storage of agricultural machinery currently stored on site and where these be stored in the future.  Issues relating to the openness of the Green Belt (GB1), the lack of affordable housing (H9), traffic movement on what is a busy road with no bus route and no change of use from agricultural use.

The Officer, Mr Howard explained that in 1996 there was an application for the erection of the golf club house together with the continued use of the former agricultural building as an implements store, and that notwithstanding this, the use is lawful through the passage of time;  it qualifies as ‘previously developed land’. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Mynott and SECONDED by Cllr Chilvers to refuse the application due to the inappropriate development in the Green Belt (GB1 and paragraph 89 of NPPE), fails to meet the required provision for affordable housing (H9) and the result in the loss of indoor sports facility to the local community (LT8).

A recorded vote was taken, and the members voted:

FOR: Cllrs Chilvers, Morrissey, Mynott, Reed, Ms Slade, and Ms Fulcher (6)

AGAINST: Cllrs Ms Sanders, Faragher, Bridge and Trump (4)

ABSTAIN: Cllrs Ms Middlehurst and Wiles (2)

The Motion was CARRIED to REFUSE the application for the following reasons.

1.      The proposed development, by reason of its siting, would have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the existing building. The proposal therefore represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt and in the absence of very special circumstances would be harmful to the Green Belt. The proposal is therefore contrary to the provisions of the Framework and Polices GB1 and GB2 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.

2.     The proposed development does not make provision for sufficient affordable as required by the Local Plan. Furthermore, in the absence of sufficient justification to demonstrate why the amount of affordable housing is below the Council’s requirement, the proposal is contrary to Policy H9 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan and the provisions of the Framework.  

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Demolition of existing guest house/swimming pool and construct 3 bedroom bungalow.

Demolition of existing guest house/swimming pool and construct 3 bedroom bungalow.

Mrs Keane, was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

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

Cllr Aspinell, Ward Member was present.  There are no objection from the  Ward Members on the building of the dwelling, however their concerns relate to the drainage and sewage. He suggested that a S106 be implemented relating to drainage/sewage. Highways issue, relating to the applicant gaining established use via the objectors dwelling.

After a full discussion.  A motion was MOVED by Cllr Faragher and SECONDED by Cllr Bridge to approve the application subject to the condition within the report and an amendment to condition 4 to be designate to the officer, Ms McCaffrey in consultation with the Chair, Vice Chair and Ward Members.

A recorded vote was taken, and the Members voted:

FOR: Cllrs Ms Sanders, Faragher, Bridge, Ms Middlehurst, Reed, Slade, Wiles and Trump (8)

AGAINST: (0)

ABSTAIN: Cllrs Mynott, Chilvers, Morrissey and Ms Fulcher (4)

The motion was CARRIED to approve the application. Subject to an amendment to condition 4.

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     DEM01    Demolition of Buildings on site green belt

The existing building(s) or parts of buildings on the site indicated on the approved drawings and/or specifications for demolition shall be demolished and all materials arising shall permanently be removed from the site prior to the first occupation of any part of the development hereby permitted.

Reason: In the interests of maintaining the openness of the Green Belt.

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Excluding preliminary groundworks, the construction of the dwelling hereby permitted shall not be commenced until full details of the proposed method of treating foul water from the permitted dwelling have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

The local planning authority shall be given at least 7 days written notice* of the commencement of the installation of the approved system and afforded access (or its appointed representatives) to inspect the installation including a test demonstrating its effective operation. The system shall be fully installed as approved prior to the first occupation of the approved dwelling.

* Notice shall be provided by email to planning@brentwood.gov.uk

Reason: To avoid pollution of the local environment.

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Installation of 2.4 x 3.0 x 2.9(h)m steel storage container for a temporary period of 18 months.

Ward Members, expressed concerns relating to the residents consultations and the increased noise.

Miss Outram to advice the members of the residents that were consulted.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Morrissey and SECONDED by Cllr Wiles to approve the application subject to the condition sent out in the report.

A recorded vote was taken, and the Members voted:-

FOR: Cllrs Sanders, Faragher, Bridge, Chilvers, Morrissey, Mynott, Reed, Ms Slade, Wiles, Ms Fulcher and Trump (11)

AGAINST: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

The motion was CARRIED to approve the application subject to the following conditions:-

1          TIM08Temporary Permission - Use (Building)

The building hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition on or before 1st November 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          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.

(Cllr Ms Middlehurst was unwell and left the Meeting. Therefore, didn’t take part in the debate or vote).

There were no items of urgent business.

The Chair thanked the Members and Officers of the Planning and Licensing Committee for their support and help throughout the year.  She especially thanked her Vice Chair, Cllr Faragher.

Cllr Mynott, returned the thanks to the Chair.

The meeting concluded at 8.44pm