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Apologies for absence/substitutions Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillors Julie Flatman, Barry Humphreys MBE, Jane Storey. |
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To receive any declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest by Members Minutes: There were no declarations of interests. |
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Declarations of lobbying Minutes: There were no declarations of lobbying. |
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Declarations of personal site visits Minutes: It was noted that Councillors Roy Barker and Kathie Guthrie had driven past the site and observed the location. |
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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/17/5 Schedule of planning applications PDF 430 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 0195/16 Proposal Outline application for residential development of up to 28 dwellings and a new vehicular access of the B1115. All matters to be reserved with the exception of the main site access. Site Location STOWWPLAND – Land west of Thorney Green Road. Applicant Newhall Properties
The Planning Officer informed Members that the correct name of the Applicant was New Hall Properties (Eastern) Ltd.
The following corrections were made:
· Paragraph 22, page 12, the Council adopted its Core Strategy in December 2012 and not February 2014 · Paragraph 23, page 13, SHMA base supply for 2017 to 2022 = 3.9 years and not 4.0 years.
The Senior Planning Officer informed Members that the two sites to be considered at the meeting were adjacent and that the funding from Section 106 contributions would cover both sites.
The Planning Officer began the presentation by referring Members to the tabled papers and said that no further third party representations had been received, which brought the total of objections to 139 and one of support. He said the tabled papers included responses from Suffolk County Council Highways and the Heritage Officer and that based on these responses two further conditions had been added to the recommendation.
Members queried the distance between Stowupland and the A14 bridge to Stowmarket and the Officer advised that currently it was approximately 300 metres but if the development was approved it would reduce to approximately 170 metres.
Members requested clarification of the proposed improvements to the A1120 / B1115 junction and it was explained that Suffolk County Council Highways Department required mitigation and that a condition had been added to the recommendation to accommodate this.
Some Members felt that the proposed 20% affordable housing was not sufficient and the normal percentage for a rural development was up to 35%.
Ray Studd, said that the Parish Council objected on two main concerns. Firstly, the number of dwellings would be overwhelming for a small rural community such as Stowupland. If approved the total number of households in the village would increase by 20% and if current approved developments were taken into consideration together with planned applications the total increase of households could be up to 40%. This was a huge expansion for a rural community such as Stowupland and the concern of the Parish Council was that the infrastructure would not be able to sustain the increase in residents. Secondly the village would lose its character and identity especially as the proposed site would end the separation between Stowmarket and Stowupland. He felt that it was important for Members to consider the loss of the rural character, impact on the surrounding countryside and the impact of the increase in traffic of this application on Stowupland.
Jackie Ward, an objector, said she spoke on behalf of many residents in Stowupland. She ... view the full minutes text for item 8. |
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Site Inspection Note: Should a site inspection be required for any of the applications this will be held on Wednesday, 26 July 2017 (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: It was noted that the date and time of the site visit and ensuing Committee meeting would be advised. |