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Apologies for absence/substitutions Minutes: Apologies of absence were received from Councillors Gerard Brewster, Diana Kearsley and Lesley Mayes.
Councillor Michael Burke substituted for Councillor Gerard Brewster.
Councillor Derrick Haley substituted for Councillor Diana Kearsley.
Councillor Roy Barker substituted for Councillor Lesley Mayes. |
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To receive any declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest by Members Minutes: Councillor Roy Barker declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/17/03027 as he knew the land owner.
Councillor Lavinia Hadingham declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/17/03027 as she knew the land owner. |
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Declarations of lobbying Minutes: None declared. |
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Declarations of personal site visits Minutes: None declared. |
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NA/18/1 Confirmation of the minutes of the meeting held on 9 May 2018 PDF 192 KB Minutes: It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting from 9 May were confirmed and signed as a true record. |
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To receive notification of petitions in accordance with the Council's Petition Scheme Minutes: None received. |
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NA/18/2 Schedule of planning applications PDF 412 KB
Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public. Additional documents:
Minutes: In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications a representation was made as detailed below:
Schedule of Applications
7.1 Councillor Matthew Hicks explained that due to his position as the ward Member he would not be Chairing application DC/17/03424 and that as the Vice Chair was not present, a Chair would need to be elected for application DC/17/03424 only.
7.2 Councillor Derrick Haley proposed that Councillor Roy Barker Chair application DC/17/03424. Councillor Lavinia Hadingham seconded the motion.
7.3 By a unanimous vote
7.4 RESOLVED
That Councillor Roy Barker Chair application DC/17/03424 only.
7.5 Item 1
Application DC/17/03424 Proposal Change of use of public house to dwelling Site Location BRUNDISH- The Crown Inn, Tannington Long Road, Brundish, Suffolk, IP13 8BE Applicant Mr and Mrs M Balshaw
7.6 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, and the Officer recommendation. The Case Officer elaborated on the specific issues around the proposal which included: the Council’s policy regarding the retention of public houses, the change of use of the public house, and the report from Mr Jonathan Reubin who had been instructed to assess the viability of the premises as a public house.
7.7 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the marketing of the public house and the fact that an offer had been made but was subsequently refused, and the location of other public houses within the area.
7.8 Members considered the representations from the Parish Council, Objector, Applicant, Agent and Ward Member.
7.9 The Public speakers responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the difference between the price of the public house when last sold as indicated by the land registry and the price now sought (on this point members were advised that the land registry value excluded goodwill) , the fact that the offer had been rejected, and whether any subsequent negotiations had occurred.
7.10 Members debated the application on issues including: the ownership of the public house and how the business could be successful, Mr Reubin’s report and whether, because an offer had been made, his analysis was now obsolete, the fact that this was the last public house in the village, that this would be a loss to the local economy, and that local employment should be protected.
7.11 Councillor Michael Burke proposed that the application be refused for the reasons as follows:
It is considered that the use as a public house has the potential to be a valued local facility which would be able to meet the day to day and future needs of the community in the locality. The local planning authority do not consider that reasonable efforts have been taken to maintain a viable business. On that basis the proposed change of use would be contrary to the principles of paragraph 28 and 70 of the ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Site Inspection Note: Should a site inspection be required for any of the applications this will be held on Wednesday, {one week later} (exact time to be given). The Committee will reconvene after the site inspection at 12:00 noon in the Council Chamber.
Would Members please retain the relevant papers for use at that meeting. Minutes: 8.1 None requested. |