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Apologies were received from Cllr Wiles and Cllr Jakobsson was substitute.

The Minutes of the Planning and Licensing Committee held on 18^th January 2022 were approved as a true record.

The Minutes of the Licensing-Sub Committee held on 20^th January 2022 were approved as a true record.

This application had been submitted by Brentwood Borough Council as part of the Strategic Housing Delivery Plan (SHDP) which as part of its remit identified a number of sites across the borough that could contribute to the Councils objective of delivering much needed affordable housing within low carbon emission and ‘green’ developments.

Planning permission was being sought to demolish the existing garages on site and erect three two storey dwellings with associated landscaping and parking.  The proposal is for 100% affordable housing, with all three dwellings comprising affordable housing.  The dwellings would be ‘Zero Carbon in use’ homes which means the amount of carbon emissions associated with the proposed dwellings and buildings operational energy is zero or negative, with any outstanding emissions being offset by renewable energy sources

Mrs Corrigan presented the report.

A Statement was read by the Chair from residents, Mr and Mrs Blaize, raising concerns regarding the application.

Ms McAllister spoke in favour of the application on behalf of the Applicant.

Members believed this to be an exemplary application commenting on its  efficiency and zero carbon advantages in a sustainable location for the benefit of families in need.

Following a full discussion Cllr Cloke MOVED and Cllr Tanner SECONDED that the application be approved.

A vote was taken, and Members voted as follows:

FOR: Cllrs Barber, Dr Barrett, Bridge, Cloke, Cuthbert, Fryd, Gelderbloem, Heard, Jakobbson, Laplain, Mynott, Tanner (12)

AGAINST: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

The motion to APPROVE was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY subject to conditions as outlined in the report.

This report provided a summary of recent decisions concerning appeals relating to sites in the borough. This is part of a regular series of updates brought to the Planning and Licensing Committee for information.

Mrs Corrigan summarised the report.

Members requested that for future reports more detail with regard to Committee decisions be provided to aid measurement of performance and decisions, and that comparison with other authorities be considered. Mr Drane agreed.

Members noted the report.

There were no items of urgent business.

                                                                        The meeting concluded at 19:45