Agenda and minutes

The Chair said that the meeting was being webcast live and would be available for repeated viewing after the meeting had ended. By continuing to attend the meeting, you were consenting to being filmed and to appearing in the webcast.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Sue Livings and Nicky Purse.

Councillors Simon Carter and Clive Souter were in attendance as substitutes for Councillors Livings and Purse.

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

Councillor Maggie Hulcoop raised non-pecuniary interests in agenda items 7 (HW/FUL/23/00346) and 10 (HW/FUL/21/00251) as a Little Parndon and Hare Street Ward Councillor.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 10 January 2024 be agreed and signed as a correct record 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 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.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/23/00346) on the demolition of existing building and erection of ground plus 11 storey building comprising 53no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3), communal amenity space, associated cycle parking, waste/recycling storage, plant and equipment, and other ancillary works.

The Committee also received a supplementary report which contained clarification from officers.

Representations were heard from the agent.

RESOLVED that planning permission is GRANTED subject to the conditions in the report and a Section 106 agreement to secure the Heads of Terms detailed in the report.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/23/00462) on the replacement of an externally fixed steel framed and glazed curtain walling system. Replacement works will be a new recessed uPVC framed window system. The system will expose the concrete slabs and dividing party walls which will have rendered remedial works. The proposal includes the replacement of the existing 2-storey curtain walling system with a new internally framed uPVC system to enhance both Tenant comfort and thermal efficiency. The new system will include toughened glass at low level to all windows.

Representations were heard from one objector and Councillor Tony Edwards.

Councillor Mike Garnett proposed (seconded by Councillor James Leppard) that an additional condition be included regarding working hours.

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

A      The development to which this permission relates shall be carried   out only between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. For the avoidance of doubt, no development shall take place on Sundays or public holidays.

REASON: In the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and to accord with Policy PL2 of the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/HSE/23/00447) on a loft conversion with 4 velux to front.

Councillor Mike Garnett proposed (seconded by Councillor James Leppard) that an additional condition be included regarding working hours.

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

A      The development to which this permission relates shall be carried   out only between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. For the avoidance of doubt, no development shall take place on Sundays or public holidays.

REASON: In the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and to accord with Policy PL2 of the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020.

The Committee received a report and application (HW/FUL/22/00251) on the redevelopment of Land at Harvey Centre at West Gate, on Market Square, Broad Walk, West Gate, Harlow Essex Hybrid planning application to demolish the existing buildings and provide a comprehensive re-development of the site with a mixed-use

development comprising up to 578 residential units, up to 3,000sqm (GEA) flexible retail / drinking establishment / leisure /community / commercial space (Use Classes E and sui generis), communal residential amenity space, a new pedestrian boulevard, public realm improvements, car and cycle parking with associated

plant and hard/soft landscaping. All matters are reserved for Blocks B, C2 and C3. Blocks A and C1 and associated public realm is submitted in detail.

The Committee also received a supplementary report which contained additional representations received.

Representations were heard from Councillor Tony Edwards.

RESOLVED that planning permission is GRANTED subject to the conditions listed in Appendix One (no changes proposed) and the signed Section 106 Agreement (unchanged from previous resolution).

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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