Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor James Leppard. Councillor Simon Carter was in attendance as his substitute.

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

Councillor Mike Garnett declared a non-pecuniary interest in application HW/FUL/21/00494 (Item 7) as an Essex County Councillor for Harlow North.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2021 were agreed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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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 446055) 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.

RESOLVED that the procedure was noted.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/21/00494) for the erection of a disabled access eco-compostable twin toilet for a community allotment project that provides horticultural therapy for children and adults with additional needs at the Allotments, The Dashes, Harlow.

Representations were heard from three supporters.

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

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/21/00295) for the erection of a 1.5 storey bungalow with new garage and new vehicular access gate at 20 Rye Hill Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7JF.

Representations were heard from one objector.

Councillor Mike Garnett (seconded by Councillor John Steer) proposed that a condition be added requiring the installation of an electric vehicle charging point.

RESOLVED that planning permission is GRANTED subject to the conditions in the report and the following additional condition 12:

12.Prior to occupation, an electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) for motor vehicles shall be installed and be operational. The EVCP shall be maintained to ensure it can be used in perpetuity.

Reason: In the interests of reducing the need to travel by car and promoting sustainable development and transport in accordance with policy IN1 of the Harlow Local Development Plan, December 2020.

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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