Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Stacy Seales and James Leppard. Councillors Clive Souter and Simon Carter attended as their substitutes.

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

Councillor Sue Livings declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 7 (HW/FUL/19/00321) and 8 (HW/REM/19/00322) as a Ward Councillor for Old Harlow.

Councillor Nicky Purse declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 9 (HW/HSE/22/00325) as a Ward Councillor for Church Langley and as a resident of Coalport Close she would leave the meeting whilst the item was considered.

Councillor Simon Carter declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 9 (HW/HSE/22/00325) as a Ward Councillor for Church Langley and in agenda item 12 (HW/FUL/23/00015) as he had an informal discussion about the application with the owner and would leave the meeting whilst the item was considered.

Councillor Jean Clark declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 10 (HW/FUL/22/00525) as a Ward Councillor for Little Parndon and Hare Street.

Councillor Michael Garnett declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 7 (HW/FUL/19/00321) and 8 (HW/REM/19/00322) as a Ward Councillor for Old Harlow and in agenda item 11 (HW/FUL/23/00010) as an Essex County Councillor for Harlow North.

Councillor Clive Souter declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 10 (HW/FUL/22/00525) as an Essex County Councillor for Harlow West.

The Committee agreed to discuss agenda item 7 (HW/FUL/00015) first.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2023 are agreed and signed as a correct record by the Chair.

None.

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 for the meeting be noted.

Councillor Simon Carter left the room for the consideration of this item.

The Committee received report and application (HW/FUL/23/00015) for external works (part implemented) consisting of partial demolition and realignment of south elevation with insertion of 2 new windows and new door, new sliding entrance doors and new window to west (front) elevation, internal blocking up of some windows, these works to facilitate change of use within Use Class E to a supermarket and office spaces. New side access and rear car parking area created.

Councillor Clive Souter proposed (seconded by Councillor Sue Livings) that this application be deferred to allow officers to take legal advice due to receiving late paperwork for this item.

RESOLVED that the application be DEFERRED.

Councillor Simon Carter returned to the meeting.

The Committee received a report and full planning application (HW/FUL/19/00321) for the development of 38 residential units (Use Class C3), 199 sqm. of flexible commercial space (Use Class E (a), (b), (c) and (g)) and associated car parking, landscaping, and infrastructure works. (Amended Description).

Representations were heard from the agent.

Councillor Bob Davis proposed (seconded by Councillor Simon Carter) that an amendment was made to the heads of terms for the Section 106 legal agreement so that the restriction on occupation of the development would be amended from being the final 10 market sale dwellings to 20 dwellings; the Committee agreed to the amendment.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the report and an amendment the Section 106 Legal Agreement. 

The Committee received a report and application (HW/REM/19/00322) for reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) relating to the development of the site to provide 26 residential units (use class C3) and associated car parking and infrastructure works associated with approved application HW/PL/04/00302 (Phase 2, Newhall). (Amended Description)

Representations were heard from the agent.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the report.

Councillor Nicky Purse left the room for the consideration of this item.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/HSE/22/00325) for retrospective planning consent for the erection of a 1.8m high fence.

Representations were heard from one objector, two supporters and the applicant.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the report.

Councillor Nicky Purse returned to the meeting.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/22/00525) for Installation of an underground high voltage (33 kV) electrical cable and associated works to facilitate the East End Solar Farm.

Representations were heard from the agent.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the report.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/23/00010) for construction of 3 bedroom 5 person detached dwelling on land adjacent to 137 Arkwrights.

Representations were heard from one objector.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the completion of a legal agreement to secure a contribution of £1,252.80 towards off-site biodiversity gain and the conditions in the report.

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

None.

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.

Councillor Michael Garnett thanked Councillor Jean Clark and Bob Davis for their contributions to the Development Management Committee over the years and wished them luck in their retirement.