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Apologies for absence/substitutions Minutes: Councillors Gerard Brewster and Lavinia Hadingham were substituting for Councillors Jane Storey and Julie Flatman. |
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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 applications 4909/16 and 4911/16 as he knew the land owner. |
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Declarations of lobbying Minutes: It was noted that members had been lobbied on applications 4909/16 and 4911/16 and that Councillor Gerrard Brewster had been lobbied on application 4556/16. |
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Declarations of personal site visits Minutes: It was noted that Councillors Gerard Brewster, Lavinia Hadingham and Keith Welham had undertaken personal site visits on applications 4909/16 and 4911/16. |
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SA/17/3 - Confirmation of the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2017 PDF 224 KB Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on the 14 June 2017 were confirmed as a correct record subject to an amendment to page 7, second paragraph to include ‘Councillor Wendy Marchant requested that a contribution be provided towards improved access to the railway station. She further requested that Members undertake a site visit.’ |
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To receive notification of petitions in accordance with the Council's Petition Scheme Minutes: None received |
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Questions by the public The Chairman to answer any questions from the public of which notice has been given no later than midday three clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Committee and Sub-Committee Procedure Rule 7. Minutes: None received |
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Questions by Councillors The Chairman to answer any questions on any matter in relation to which the Council has powers or duties which affects the District and which falls within the terms of reference of the Committee, of which due notice has been given no later than midday three clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Committee and Sub-Committee Procedure Rule 8. Minutes: None received |
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SA/17/4 - Schedule of planning applications PDF 411 KB
Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public Additional documents:
Minutes: Schedule of Planning Applications
Item 1 Application 4556/16 Proposal Hybrid planning application consisting of full permission for the erection of 48 dwellings and outline planning permission for 3 commercial units (1 no. Class A3, 1 no. Class A4 and 1 no. Class A3/A5) with ‘appearance’ and individual plot landscaping as reserved matters. Site Location STOWMARKET – Phase 3D Cedars Park, Land south of Gun Cotton Way, IP14 5EP Applicant Mrs. H Haydon
The Case Officer updated members that full drainage plans had been submitted and continued by presenting the application to the committee. It was noted that an amended recommendation was contained in the tabled papers.
Members raised questions about the ownership of the trees along the southern boundary of the site and were advised by the Case Officer that they were outside the boundary of the site but would be protected under the Tree Protection Plan.
Councillor Keith Welham enquired about delivery vehicles entering the commercial part of the site. The Case Officer responded by answering that highways had no objection and that this could be managed in a safe way.
The Case Officer in response to Members’ questions about the distance to the sewage treatment works answered that the Environmental Health Department were satisfied with the level of impact.
Chris Matthews from Climax Molybdenum, Objector, raised concerns that there might be complaints from houses on the south of the proposed site regarding industrial noise. Members questioned the Objector on the hours of operation on the site as well as what operations are undertaken on the industrial site.
Martin Ingham, the Agent, said that the dwellings on the southern boundary of the site would have acoustic fencing and that there would be protective glazing on the dwellings. The Agent continued by stating that the industrial noise was not audible from the application site and that advanced negotiations had been undertaken with the end users of the proposed 3 commercial units.
Councillor Dave Muller, Ward Member, said that he had received no objections from residents but he was concerned about the commercial units and litter that would be produced by the site.
Councillor Dave Muller responded to Members’ queries regarding the operational time of Tesco’s on Gun Cotton Way and whether there had been any complaints.
Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE, Ward Member, said that the district needed homes, jobs and amenities and that he had not received any objections regarding Climax Molybdenum. He said that the land had been vacant for 19 years and that he supported the proposal.
Members debated the application on how the mixed use would complement the existing commercial units and residential dwellings and how the acoustic fencing bordering the southern edge of the site would be under the control of future residents. ... view the full minutes text for item 27. |