Agenda and draft minutes

The Chair will read out the following statement:

“This meeting is being webcast live to our website (https://harlow.public-i.tv/core/portal/home) and will be available for repeated viewing after the meeting has ended.

By continuing to attend this meeting, you are consenting to being filmed and to appearing in the webcast.

I would like to remind all those participating in the meeting to use their microphones when they speak, and to turn them off once they have finished talking.”

The Chair said the meeting was being webcast live and would be available for repeated viewing after the meeting has 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 Dr. Emma Ghaffari, James Leppard and Sue Livings. Councillor Andrew Johnson was in attendance as a substitute for Councillor Ghaffari.

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/25/00457 as a Councillor for Old Harlow Ward, and an Essex County Councillor for Harlow North. He also declared a non-pecuniary interest in application HW/FUL/25/00278 as an Essex County Councillor for Harlow North.

Councillor Jake Shepherd declared a non-pecuniary interest in application HW/FUL/25/00436 as a Councillor for Passmores Ward.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 5 November 2025 be agreed and signed as a correct record by the Chair.

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 Democratic Services (01279) 446057/governance@harlow.gov.uk  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 Democratic Services) 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/25/00436 for the change of use from existing use class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to use class C2 (Children's Home) for a duo placement for children aged 8-18 with 24-hour care provided by non-resident carers at 37 Upper Stoneyfield.

Representations were heard from 3 objectors.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the Officer’s report.

The Committee received a report and application HW/FUL/25/00457 for the extension of temporary planning permission granted under planning reference HW/FUL/23/00388 for an additional 24 months at Gilden Park Store, Fieldfare Way.

Representations were heard from three supporters.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the Officer’s report.

The Committee received a report and application HW/FUL/25/00361 for a change of use from existing use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to use Class C2 (Children's Residential Care Home) at 101 Woodcroft.

Representations were heard from three objectors.

RESOLVED the planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the Officer’s report.

The Committee received a report and application HW/FUL/25/00211 for the proposed parking area for 7 no. car parking spaces at land East of 115 Wharley Hook.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the Officer’s report.

The Committee received a report and application HW/FUL/25/00278 for proposed parking for 12 no. car parking spaces at land East of 125 The Downs.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the Officer’s 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.

None.