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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: Apologies of absence were received from Councillors Jane Storey and Wendy Marchant.
Councillor John Field substituted for Councillor Wendy Marchant. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS Minutes: Councillor Derrick Haley declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/18/03547 as a Member of Thurston Parish Council.
Councillor Julie Flatman declared a pecuniary interest in application DC/18/04706 as applicant and as such she would leave the meeting room when the application was being decided.
Councillor Roy Barker declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/18/05514 as he knew the landowner.
Councillor John Matthissen declared a non-pecuniary interest in DC/19/00259 as he lived nearby but did not consider it as pecuniary.
Councillor John Field declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/18/00233 as the County Councillor for the area and also that he was a trustee of a company that was looking to develop land in Sproughton.
Councillor Derek Osborne declared a non-pecuniary interest in DC/18/04267 as he lived in Elmswell but did not judge this to be a pecuniary interest due to the distance to the application site.
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: All Members declared that they had been lobbied apart from Councillor Matthissen. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: None declared. |
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SA/18/19 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 27 FEBRUARY 2019 To follow. Minutes: It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting from 27 February 2019 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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SA/18/20 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 144 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
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DC/18/03547 LAND TO THE WEST OF, IXWORTH ROAD, THURSTON PDF 487 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 100.1 Item 1
Application DC/18/03547 Proposal Application for approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Planning Permission Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 – Layout, Scale, Appearance, and Landscaping pursuant to condition 3 of Outline Planning Permission 4963/16, for up to 250 dwellings, open space and associated infrastructure. Site Location THURSTON- Land to the west of, Ixworth Road, Thurston. Applicant Persimmon Homes (Suffolk)
100.1 The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the contents of the tabled papers and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.
100.2 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that the proposal did not include an upgrade to the Public Right of Way to a cycle path, that it was the desire of the Housing Enabling Officer that clusters of Affordable Housing did not exceed 15 but that this was not a formal policy, the location of the emergency exit to the site, that strategic housing objected to the proposal, the landscape assessment of the site and layout that included two and a half storey dwellings.
100.3 Members considered the representation from Richard Fawcett of Thurston Parish Council, who spoke against the application.
100.4 The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the current work that was being undertaken on the neighbourhood plan, and the connectivity from the site to the village.
100.5 Members considered the representation from Stuart McAdam and Matthew Wright; the applicants.
100.6 The Applicants responded to Members questions on issues including: that the attenuation basin would be an infiltration basin and that it would be empty unless there was excessive precipitation, the landscape buffer on the north and south of the site, that a cycleway had been proposed but had been objected to by Suffolk County Councils’ highways department.
100.7 The Applicants responded to further questions on issues including: the requirements of room sizes, the clustering of Affordable Housing, electric car charging points, the size of the gardens, and the dimensions of the garages.
100.8 Members considered the representation from Councillor Derrick Haley, Ward Member.
100.9 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that Mid Suffolk District Council did not have a formal policy regarding space standards. He also advised that (as detailed in the tabled papers) Mid Suffolk District Council could demonstrate a five year housing land supply but that this was predicated on previously approved outline permissions such as the site that was before Members which had been approved at outline in 2017.
100.10 Members debated the application on the issues including: the design and layout of the proposal, the lack of cycle path across the site, the sustainability measures for the proposal, and the size of the homes.
100.11 The Area Planning Manager clarified that the outline planning permission that was granted allowed up to 250 dwellings on the site.
100.12 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: that Members did not feel that the design was ... view the full minutes text for item 100. |
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DC/18/04267 LAND TO THE EAST OF, BORLEY CRESCENT, ELMSWELL PDF 471 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 101.1 A short comfort break was taken between 11:00- 11:06 after the completion of application DC/18/03547 but before the commencement of DC/18/04267.
101.2 Item 2
Application DC/18/04267 Proposal Application of approval of Reserved Matters following the Outline Planning Permission Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 – Scale, Appearance, Landscaping and layout for 60no. dwellings granted under 3469/16. Site Location ELMSWELL – Land to the East of, Borley Crescent, Elmswell Applicant Orbit Homes
101.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site, and the tabled papers before Members.
101.4 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that the officer recommendation had been updated to be minded to refuse on the basis that Suffolk County Council Highways Department had objected to the application due to concern regarding the 90 degree turn on the main entrance to the site. As such the officer recommendation has been updated to reflect this.
101.5 A short adjournment was taken by the Chair with the Area Planning Manager and the Planning Lawyer.
101.6 The Case Officer and Area Planning Manager responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the detailed response form Suffolk County Council Highways Department, the Affordable Housing provision and the density of the proposal.
101.7 Members considered the representation from Peter Dow of Elmswell Parish Council.
101.8 The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the number of bungalows that were proposed on site, and the delays that were currently being experienced at the level crossing in Elmswell.
101.9 Members considered the representation from Geoff Armstrong, who spoke as the Agent on behalf of the Applicant.
101.10 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: why the mix of housing contained 4 bungalows, the location and type of dwellings that were proposed for the Affordable Housing.
101.11 Members considered the written representations from Councillors Sarah Mansel and John Levantis which were read out through the Chair.
101.12 Members debated the application on the issues including: the landscaping on the site and the surfacing of proposed layout.
101.13 Councillor John Matthissen proposed that the application be Minded to Refuse as detailed in the updated officer recommendation. Councillor Derrick Haley seconded the motion.
101.14 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the design and layout of the site, the proposed garages and the heights of the dwellings.
101.15 Following the debate the proposer and seconder amended their recommendation to defer the application for the reasons as detailed below:
Members resolved to Defer the application for officers to seek highway revisions, seek review of space standards, seek potential of wider housing mix (with the possibility of more bungalows) to ensure appropriate range of housing for all, seek greater amenity for flats, review of boundary and surfacing treatments and return to committee.
Suggestions from members to note included need to examine energy requirements of the development further and confirm surface material of footpaths.
101.16 By a unanimous vote.
101.17 RESOLVED ... view the full minutes text for item 101. |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: 102.1 Item 3
Application DC/19/00259 Proposal Application for Advertisement Consent – Erection of solid hoarding to the South and Western elevations of the caretaker’s cottage. A-Frame (triangular) sign board on the corner of Barretts Lane/ Hurstlea Road and panel facing onto High Street. Site Location NEEDHAM MARKET- Former Mid Suffolk District Council Offices & Associated Land, 131 High Street, Needham Market Applicant Mid Suffolk District Council
102.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal to Members including how the advertising boards and hoarding had been reduced in size compared to original submission. The Case Officer concluded the presentation by outlining the recommendation of approval with conditions.
102.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the amended height of the hoarding, that the property known as the “caretakers bungalow” was to be demolished and was agreed on a previously approved application, and the impact on residential amenity.
102.4 Members considered the written representation from Councillor Mike Norris which was read through the Chair. It was noted that Councillor Wendy Marchant did not submit any comments as she had a pecuniary interest in the application.
102.5 Members debated the impact of the 3 proposed advertisement boards and the impact in each location. Members were concerned that the proposed sign on the Barretts Lane and Hurstlea Road junction on the grass area would cause harm to the visual amenity and would clutter the adjacent highway.
102.6 Councillor Kathie Guthrie proposed that that Members resolve to a split decision to approve all signs except for the single sign on the Barrett’s Lane and Hurstlea Road junction on the grass area. The sign was resolved to be refused on the basis of harm to visual amenity and clutter adjacent to the highway. Councillor Derrick Haley seconded the motion.
102.7 By 7 votes to 1
102.8 RESOLVED
Members resolved a split decision to approve all signs except for the single sign on the Barrett’s Lane and Hurstlea Road junction on the grass area. The sign was resolved to be refused on the basis of harm to visual amenity and clutter adjacent the highway.
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SA/18/21 SCHEDULE OF APPLICATIONS PDF 145 KB PLEASE NOTE:
THE SCHEDULE OF APPLICATIONS LISTED UNDER SA/18/21 WILL START AT 1:45 PM. Additional documents: Minutes: A lunch break was taken between 12:37- 13:45, after the completion of application DC/19/00259 but before the commencement of application DC/18/00233.
In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications a representation was made as detailed below:
Schedule of Applications
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DC/18/00233 LAND EAST OF THE STREET AND LORAINE WAY, BRAMFORD, IPSWICH, IP8 4NS PDF 923 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 104.1 Item 1
Application DC/18/00233 Proposal Outline Application (With access and all other matters reserved) – Residential development of up to 195 homes including affordable homes with areas of landscaping and public open space, new access from Loraine Way and pedestrian and cycle links (Revised application) Site Location BRAMFORD – Land East of The Street and Loraine Way, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4NS Applicant CEMEX Operations UK Ltd
104.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, other applications that were currently being considered in the area ,the contents of the tabled papers, and the officer recommendation of approval.
104.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the proposed distance from the dwellings to the existing electricity pylons, that there were no formal material considerations regarding electricity pylons and health concerns, that there was an error in the recommendation and that it should omit the condition regarding space standards, and that the siting of the emergency access was near the high pressure gas main.
104.4 The Case Officer responded to further questions from Members’ on issues including: the pedestrian and cycling connectivity between the proposal and the adjacent site of Willowbrook (Hopkins Homes), and the impact to residential amenity that the existing golf driving range would have on the new dwellings.
104.5 Members considered the representation from Rhona Jermyn (Sproughton Working Group), who spoke as an objector.
104.6 The Objector responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the cumulative impact of the proposed and approved developments within the Gipping Valley including the recently approved SnOasis development.
104.7 Members considered the representation from Paul Foster, who spoke as the Agent on behalf of the Applicant.
104.8 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the national standard for room sizes and the number of properties shown on the indicative plan.
104.9 Members considered the representation from Councillor John Field, Ward Member.
104.10 The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that the village had seen a considerable increase in size of 612 dwellings equating to a 60% increase in the size of the village, and that the adjacent development known as Willowbrook had 3 storey development on the site.
104.11 Members debated the application on the issues including: the cumulative impact of the development on the Gipping Valley, the layout of the site, the current state of Mid Suffolk District Council’s five year housing land supply, the proposed three storey developments on site, the current use of the site, and the density of the site.
104.12 Councillor Roy Barker proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the tabled papers as follows:
Members resolve to grant as Recommendation p26-27 late papers, not including first bullet point on p27 in respect of space standards. And then conditions; p221-223. · With additional condition for 2 storey dwellings only. · Note about the national space standards requirement · Note in respect of special consideration to Gipping SLA
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DC/18/05514 LAND SOUTH OF PRETYMAN AVENUE, BACTON, SUFFOLK PDF 767 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 105.1 Item 2
Application DC/18/05514 Proposal Outline planning application (some matters reserved) – residential development of up to 100 dwellings and access, siting for a new village hall and a children’s play area Site Location BACTON- Land South of Pretyman Avenue, Bacton, Suffolk Applicant Ms Ros Howe
105.2 The Area Planning Manager presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the contents of the tabled papers, and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.
105.3 The Area Planning Manager responded to Members’ questions on issues including, the proposed access and whether the public open space was considered. The Area Planning Manager clarified that the land in question was owned by Mid Suffolk District Council.
105.4 The Area Planning Manager responded to further questions on issues including: the amenities in Bacton, and the footpath that crossed the railway line.
105.5 Members considered the representation from Richard Peaty of Bacton Parish Council.
105.6 The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that the former cattle crossing under the railway line had been filled in 40 years previous and its current use was only as a water culvert.
105.7 Members considered the representation from Carol Milward, who spoke as an objector.
105.8 Members considered the representation from Jon Jennings, who spoke as the Agent on behalf of the Applicant.
105.9 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the relocation of the pumping station on the site, the possibility of access through the current public open space owned by Mid Suffolk District Council.
105.10 At 15:35 Councillor Derrick Haley left the meeting.
105.11 Members considered the representation from Councillor Jill Wilshaw, Ward Member.
105.12 The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the current community facilities within the village.
105.13 Members debated the application on the issues including: the current highways issues in the village including those under the railway arch, transport links, the layout of the site, and the access to the site.
105.14 Councillor Jessica Fleming proposed that the application be deferred for the reasons as detailed below:
Access: explore second entrance over MSDC owned land and in respect of need for farm access. Public transport: travel plan with current bus services Railway Crossing: location of play area adjacent, whether this remains open, comments from Network Rail Village Hall: Other sites could deliver this, what is the need, and what happens if this is not delivered on site. Number: 100 considered too many for the site, given the access through an existing residential area and a reduction should be explored due to these highway issues.
105.15 Councillor Roy Barker seconded the motion. 105.16 By a unanimous vote 105.17 RESOLVED Members resolved to defer subject to further information and amendments being sought in respect of: Access: explore second entrance over MSDC owned land and in respect of need for farm access. Public transport: travel plan with current bus services Railway Crossing: location of play area adjacent, whether this ... view the full minutes text for item 105. |
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DC/18/05447 LAND EAST OF BRAMBLES, GREAT BRICETT PDF 415 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 106.1 A short comfort break was taken between 16:05-16:16 after the completion of application DC/18/05514 but before the commencement of DC/18/05447.
106.2 Item 3
Application DC/18/05447 Proposal Outline Application (some matters reserved) – Erection of up to 4 No. Bungalows with detached garages and access. Site Location GREAT BRICETT- Land East of Brambles, Great Bricett Applicant Mrs Bridges
106.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site, the tabled papers before Members and the officer recommendation of approval. The Case Officer clarified that two previous applications had been approved on the site totalling 5 dwellings; that were separate from the application before Members.
106.4 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that the item had been referred to the Committee by the Acting Chief Planning Officer, and that a gas line ran through the site.
106.5 The Chair read out and email from the Parish Council.
106.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the sustainability of the proposal and the proximity to the local amenities.
106.7 Councillor John Field proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with an additional note added in respect of the gas pipeline. Councillor Jessica Fleming seconded the motion.
106.8 Councillor John Matthissen requested that a condition regarding a strategy for sustainability measures be added to the resolution. The proposer and seconder agreed to the motion.
106.9 By a unanimous vote
106.10 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant outline planning permission subject to the conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Acting Chief Planning Officer:
1. Reserved matters time limit 2. Definition of reserved matters 3. Approved plans 4. Archaeology (Pre-Investigation) 5. Archaeology (Post-Investigation) 6. Levels (GFL and FFL) 7. Highways (refuse / recycling bin details) 8. Highways (manoeuvring / parking) 9. Landscaping
Additional Condition:
Strategy for sustainability measures
Informative Note:
That special attention be given with respect to the gas pipeline running through the site.
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DC/18/04706 LAND OPPOSITE MAGNOLIA HOUSE, WILBY ROAD, STRADBROKE PDF 496 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 107.1 Item 4
Application DC/18/04706 Proposal Full Planning Application – Erection of 1 No. dwelling and detached cart lodge with associated residential curtilage and new site access. Site Location STRADBROKE -Land opposite Magnolia House, Wilby Road, Stradbroke Applicant Mr and Mrs K Flatman
107.2 Before the commencement of application DC/18/04706 Councillor Julie Flatman left the meeting room.
107.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the proposal to Members, the layout of the site, the tabled papers before Members, that the application was before Members as it had been submitted by Councillor Flatman, and that the officer recommendation was for refusal.
107.4 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the business that the was operating adjacent to the site, the previous use of the land, and the number of dwellings within the local cluster.
107.5 Members considered the representation from Karl Flatman, who spoke as the Applicant.
107.6 The Chair advised Members that the Mid Suffolk District Council Planning Charter specified in paragraph 16.5 (a) that “Where the Development Control Committee at Mid Suffolk District Council resolves to grant planning permission contrary to the Officer recommendation and the application is known to have been submitted by or on behalf of a Member or by a Mid Suffolk District Council Officer then that application shall be referred to the Mid Suffolk District Council Planning Referrals Committee.”
107.7 Members debated the application on the issues including: the sustainability of the proposal.
107.8 Councillor Jessica Fleming proposed that the application be approved against the officer recommendation. A seconder was not found. The motion fell.
107.9 Councillor Derek Osborne proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor John Field seconded the motion.
107.10 By 5 votes to 1
107.11 RESOLVED
That the Acting Chief Planning Officer be authorised to refuse Full Plans Planning Permission for the following reasons:
1) The proposal is not considered to form sustainable development by reasons of its relationship to the existing built settlement, offering an uncharacteristic intrusion into the countryside, with poor connectivity to services, facilities and amenities which is not conducive for day to day living and working, resulting in reliance on the private motorcar, contrary to the requirements of paragraph 8 to minimising waste and pollution, and mitigating and adapting to climate change, including moving to a low carbon economy. Furthermore, the proposal lacks demonstrable social, economic and environmental benefits such that the adverse impacts would outweigh the benefits of the proposal and undermines the essence of the NPPF further through no justifiable need or mitigating measures. No exceptional circumstances or other material considerations have been demonstrated to outweigh the harm identified. The proposed development is isolated and none of the exceptional circumstances listed at Paragraph 79 apply. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to the NPPF, Policy CS2 and CS5 of the Mid Suffolk Core Strategy (2008), Policies GP1 and H7 of the Mid Suffolk Local Plan (1998) and policies FC1 ... view the full minutes text for item 107. |
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SITE INSPECTION Note: Should a site inspection be required for any of the applications this will be decided at the meeting.
Would Members please retain the relevant papers for use at that meeting.
Minutes: 108.1 After the completion of application DC/18/04706 but before the Committee considered the site visits, Councillor Julie Flatman re-joined the Committee.
108.2
Application DC/18/05313 Proposal Outline Planning Application (Access and Layout to be considered) Erection of 32No. dwellings comprising 9 Local Need Homes, 2 Affordable Homes, 21 Open Market Homes and public reading room. Creation of new accesses to Bildeston Road and Castle Road, 9 parish allotments and a community car park. Site Location OFFTON – Land on the south side of, Bildeston Road, Offton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4RR Applicant Mr & Mrs Philips
108.3 The Principal Planning Officer gave a short presentation to the Committee regarding the site, its locations and the constraints on the site.
108.4 Members debated the merits of a site visit and it was resolved that Members would undertake a site visit.
108.5 RESOLVED
That Members of the Development Control B Committee would undertake a site visit of application DC/18/05313. |