Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Arscott (Substitute: Councillor Butler), Folkard (Substitute: Councillor McGlone), M^cDonald (Substitute: Councillor Jones) and Ward (no substitute).

The following interest was declared at the meeting:

(a)  Councillor Mulroney – Agenda Item No. 5 (17/01708/AMDT - 22A Woodfield Gardens, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of the objector’s family is known to her.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 8^th November 2017 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

The Committee received a supplementary report by the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that provided additional information on items referred to elsewhere on the Agenda.

Proposal:  Application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) and condition 03 (matching materials) relocation of glazed area to flank wall and amendments to materials (Minor Material Amendment of Planning Application 15/01313/FUL dated 29.09.2015

Applicant:  Ms Karen Daly

Agent:  Mr David Grew

Mr Ashworth, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Grew, the applicant’s agent, responded.

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the following approved plans: 15/26 No.1 A; 15/26 No.3 (2) A.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenities, pursuant to the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document 2015.

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

The detailed analysis is set out in a report on the application prepared by officers.

Proposal:  Demolish building and erect two detached dwellinghouses with juliette balconies to rear, associated amenity space, landscaping, layout parking and form new vehicular accesses on to Ness Road (Amended Proposal)

Applicant:  Mrs M Smith

Agent:  Phase 2 Planning

Mr Chandler, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.

Resolved:

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision. 

Reason:  Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 1800/Ex1; 1800/01 F; 1800/02G; 1800/03E, 1800/L1

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan.

03  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the mitigation measures identified in the Flood Risk Assessment carried out by Ardent Consulting Engineers dated April 2017 reference 170090-01 and drawings 1800/01 F; 1800/02G; 1800/03E before the dwellings are occupied.

Reason: To ensure the site is protected to the standard that the development is designed and modelled to within the submitted Flood Risk Assessment National Planning Policy Framework and policy KP2 of Core Strategy.

04  Once occupied the development hereby permitted shall operate  and be occupied at all times in full accordance with the Flood Response Plan in Section 4 of the Flood Risk Assessment carried out by Ardent Consulting Engineers dated April 2017 reference 170090-01 submitted with this application

Reason: To ensure that the Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan meets with the requirements of the Environment Agency's Flood Warning Service.

05  Notwithstanding condition 02 and the details hereby submitted and otherwise approved prior to the commencement of the development, samples and product details for the external materials to be used in the construction of the dwellings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Only the approved materials shall subsequently be used in the construction of the dwelling hereby approved unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure that the appearance of the building makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area.  This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1, and Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06  The development shall not be occupied until the garages, car parking spaces and turning head have been provided at the site in accordance with drawing 1800/01 Revision F, together with properly constructed vehicular accesses to the adjoining highway, all in accordance with the approved plans.  The parking spaces shall be permanently retained thereafter only for the parking of occupiers of and visitors to the development. Permeable paving shall be used for the hardstanding area created unless otherwise agreed by the local planning authority.

Reason:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 630.

Proposal:  Modification of planning obligation (Section 106 agreement) dated 13th July 2017 pursuant to application 16/01780/FULM to vary the requirement to provide affordable housing.

Applicant:  Mr James Dove

Agent:  Michael Calder of Phase 2 Planning Ltd

Resolved:

That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), Director of Planning and Transport or Group Manager for Planning and Building Control be DELEGATED to AGREE A MODIFICATION OF THE PLANNING OBLIGATION dated 13th July 2017 pursuant to planning application 16/01780/FULM to provide a financial contribution for affordable housing of £80,000 (index-linked) in lieu of on-site provision payable prior to occupation of the 5th dwelling.

(Councillor Walker withdrew from the meeting prior to the consideration of this item.)