Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Ash Malik. Councillor Clive Souter attended as a substitute for Councillor Ash Malik.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

Councillor Jean Clark declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 7 (HW/FUL/21/00384) as an occasional user of the business.

Councillor Bob Davis declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 8 (HW/HSE/21/00388) as a Mark Hall Ward Councillor.

Councillor Mike Garnett declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 8 (HW/HSE/21/00388) as an Essex County Councillor for Harlow North.

Councillor Nicky Purse declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 7 (HW/FUL/21/00384) as a business manager in the Water Gardens.

Councillor Clive Souter declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 7 (HW/FUL/21/00384) as an Essex County Councillor for Harlow West.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 15 September 2021 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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At the discretion of the Chair, the following procedure will apply to the consideration of planning items:-

*           Planning Officer presents reports.

*           Comments invited from members of the public who have registered with the Governance Support Section (01279 446057) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, as follows:

-           3 (maximum) against an application.      

                        -           3 (maximum) for an application.

                        -           each speaker is limited to 3 minutes (maximum).

*           Comments invited from the applicant/agent for a maximum of 3 minutes (who has also given at least 24 hours notice to the Governance Support Section) of their wish to speak.

*           Councillors’ questions and clarifications.

*           Officers respond to the technical planning questions raised as directed by the Chair.

*           Councillors debate and make a decision.

RESOVLED that the procedure for the conduct of the meeting be noted.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/21/00384) on the change of use of case to a restaurant and bar.

The Committee also received a supplementary report containing information which had been received after the publication of the agenda. This included an additional condition and amended drawings received.

RESOLVED that planning permission is GRANTED subject to the conditions in the report and the additional condition in the supplementary report.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/HSE/21/00388) on a single storey rear extension and summerhouse to the rear garden.

Presentations were heard from an objector and the applicant’s agent.

RESOLVED that planning permission is GRANTED subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/HSE/21/00451) on a single storey wrap around extension consisting of pitched roof construction.

The Committee also received a supplementary report containing information which had been received after the publication of the agenda. This included an additional third condition.

Presentations were heard from the applicant’s agent.

RESOLVED that planning permission is GRANTED subject to the conditions set out in the report and the additional condition in the supplementary report.

Any references received after the publication of this agenda will be circulated separately.

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Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

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