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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: Apologies of Absence were received from Councillors Julie Flatman, Derrick Haley, Matthew Hicks, Barry Humphreys MBE and Diana Kearsley. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS Minutes: Councillor Wendy Marchant declared a pecuniary interest in applications DC/18/05104 & DC/18/05254 as she lived next door to the application sites and had been offered the opportunity to purchase a car parking space if the development was approved. As such Councillor Marchant declared that she would be leaving the meeting when the above applications were being Resolved.
The Governance Officer advised Members that although some Members had previously made decisions regarding the proposals as Mid Suffolk District Council (the Applicant), this did not predetermine Members as stated in the Localism Act 2011.
The Governance Officer further advised that if Members did not feel that they could approach the planning application with an open mind, that they should remove themselves from the Committee and leave the Chamber.
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: None declared. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: Councillors David Burn, Jessica Fleming, Wendy Marchant and John Matthissen declared that they had undertaken personal site visits. |
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RF/18/1 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 APRIL 2018 PDF 231 KB Minutes: It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting from 11 April 2018 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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RF/18/2 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 144 KB Additional documents: Minutes: In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications a representation was made as detailed below:
The items of business were taken in the order as follows as laid out by the chair at the beginning of the meeting:
1. DC/18/04811 2. DC/18/05104 3. DC/18/05254
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DC/18/04811 SITE AT NEEDHAM MARKET MIDDLE SCHOOL, SCHOOL STREET, NEEDHAM MARKET PDF 421 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 8.1 Item 3
Application DC/18/04811 Proposal Planning Application. Full Planning Application – Erection of 41 Affordable dwellings (Class C3) (following demolition of existing buildings); Conversion of Victorian building to library (Class D1) and associated works including parking, highways and landscaping. Site Location NEEDHAM MARKET- Site at Needham Market Middle School, School Street, Needham Market Applicant A. Bennett, Mid Suffolk District Council
8.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee providing a comprehensive analysis of the proposal outlining the layout of site and the Officer Recommendation of Approval.
8.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the proposed placement of the bungalows on the site, the proposed ownership of the flats, the existing parking provision at the library, and the sustainability measures proposed including the possibility of cycle storage at the Library.
8.4 The Senior Development Management Engineer from Suffolk County Council’s Highways Department responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the speed survey data contained within the papers.
8.5 Members considered the representation from Mark Allen from Create Consulting who spoke on behalf of Needham Town Council.
8.6 The Town Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: previous data regarding the traffic movements when the site had been an active school and the width of the pavements in School Street.
8.7 Members considered the representation from Patricia Potter who spoke as an Objector.
8.8 Members considered the representation from the Agent, Nicol Perryman who spoke on behalf of the applicant.
8.9 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the standard of the design being of a high quality, and that the sustainability measures would be in line with building regulations.
8.10 Members considered the representation from the Ward Members, Councillor Wendy Marchant and Councillor Mike Norris who spoke against the application.
8.11 The Ward Members responded to the Committees’ questions on issues including: whether an entrance had been possible via The Causeway.
8.12 The Acting Chief Planning Officer and the Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that the alleyways linked to the site were not accrued rights of way and that with regards to safe and suitable access, each case had to be decided on its own merits.
8.13 Members debated the application on the issues including: the other types of application that could have been put on the site, that the affordable housing was welcomed, the standard of the design, the layout of the site, and the economic benefits from the site.
8.14 Councillor Jane Storey Proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation. Councillor Roy Barker Seconded the motion.
8.15 The Acting Chief Planning Officer asked that the Officer Recommendation be amended as follows to which the Proposer and Seconder agreed:
That authority be delegated to the ACPO to grant PP subject to Section 106 as recommendation (1) omitting requirement for drainage scheme. Add obligation:
· Public access to existing pathway to The Causeway from the proposed adopted public highway.
Add conditions: · Cycle ... view the full minutes text for item 8. |
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Minutes: 9.1 After the completion of application DC/18/04811 and the commencement of DC/18/05104 a short comfort break was taken between 15:45-15:55 during which time Councillor Lavinia Hadingham and Councillor Wendy Marchant left the meeting.
9.2 Item 1
Application DC/18/05104 Proposal Planning Application. Redevelopment for Class C3 Residential (94 Units) & Class A1 Retail Uses, incorporating demolition works and the construction of new buildings, with associated works and infrastructure. Site Location NEEDHAM MARKET- Former Mid Suffolk District Council Offices & Associated Land, 131 High Street, Needham Market Applicant Mid Suffolk District Council
9.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site, and the Officer Recommendation of approval with conditions. The Acting Chief Planning Officer advised Members of an amendment to the recommendation of:
That Authority be delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant Planning permission and that subject to Section 106 as (1) recommendation and that subject to (1) that such planning permission be subject to conditions as recommendation (2).
9.4 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the location of the car parking on the site and the consultee response that had been received by the Police, the sustainability measures on the site, that the horse pond was to be removed and the viability of the proposal.
9.5 Members considered the representation from the Agents on behalf of the Applicant, Peter Buist and James Lawson.
9.6 The Agents responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that the bottle bank was to be relocated to the station, and the design and layout of the site.
9.7 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member Councillor Mike Norris, who objected to the application.
9.8 Members debated the application on the issues including: the affordable housing provision across the site considering the previous application (DC/18/04811), the design of the proposal and the deliverability of the proposal.
9.9 Councillor Roy Barker Proposed that the application be Approved as detailed in the updated Officer Recommendation with the additional conditions of: · Phasing · Tree Protection · Retail unit hours of use and delivery · Retail use floorspace · Floods conditions · Levels · Sustainability Measures. Scheme of water, energy and resource efficiency through construction to occupation.
9.10 Councillor Jane Storey Seconded the motion.
9.11 By 12 votes to 1
9.12 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant Planning Permission subject to Section 106 as (1) recommendation and that subject to (1) that such planning permission be subject to conditions as recommendation (2)
(1) That, subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Acting Chief Planning Officer to secure:
· 10 Units of affordable housing · Public rights of way through the site · Securing of public open space
(2) subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary:
· Standard Time Limit Condition (Full) · Drawing Numbers · Materials TBA · Archaeological Works · Archaeological Site Investigation · No further development until remediation measures are agreed if contamination is ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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Minutes: 10.1 Councillor Gerard Brewster left the meeting at 17:05 after the completion of application DC/18/05104 and before the commencement of application DC/18/05254.
10.2 Item 2
Application DC/18/05254 Proposal Application for Listed Building Consent. Partial demolition works, internal and external alterations. Conversion and extension to form 12No apartments, partial demolition and repair works to boundary walls, including formation of a new pedestrian access to Barrett’s Lane. Site Location NEEDHAM MARKET- Former Mid Suffolk District Council Offices & Associated Land, 131 High Street, Needham Market Applicant A. Bennett, Mid Suffolk District Council
10.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site, the response from the Heritage Team and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.
10.4 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the impact on the road frontage, and that the interior of the building was being accommodated as listed in the Heritage Officers’ comments.
10.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Mike Norris.
10.6 Members debated the application and Councillor Jessica Fleming proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor Sarah Mansel seconded the motion.
10.7 By a unanimous vote
10.8 RESOLVED
(1) That authority is delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant Listed Building Consent , subject to conditions including:
· Standard Time Limit Condition (LB) · Drawing Numbers · A Scheme of archaeological building across the whole site commensurate with a ‘Level 3 Record’ as outlined in Historic England Guidance Understanding Historic Buildings; · A schedule of repairs to the former orchard wall; · Condition requiring details of materials (bricks and windows for new extension to Number 131); · Details of service runs in Number 131; · Details of interior fixtures, fittings and partitions to Number 131; · Details of conservation roof lights to Number 131; · Materials for new buildings to rear of Number 131; · Details of landscaping and public realm around listed building; · Existing doors within Number 131 will be locked shut, not removed · Other details as flagged in the amended response. |