An apology of absence was received from Councillor Terence Carter.

Councillor Sarah Mansel substituted for Councillor Terence Carter.

Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/18/05397 as a Member of Stowmarket Town Council.

Councillor Richard Meyer declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/19/01356 as the Ward Member.

Councillors John Matthissen, Richard Meyer, Kathie Guthrie, Barry Humphreys MBE and Peter Gould declared that they had been lobbied on application DC/19/00061 by Councillor Jessica Fleming.

None declared.

It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting from 24 April 2019 were confirmed and signed as a true record.

None received.

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.

7.1 The Case Officer presented application DC/18/03114 to Members outlining that the request for a site visit had been received from Councillor Killett before the end of her term of Office.

7.2 Councillor Guthrie proposed that Members undertake the site visit. Councillor Richard Meyer seconded the motion.

7.3 By a unanimous vote

7.4 RESOLVED

That Members of the MSDC Development Control B Committee undertake a site visit of application DC/18/03114 on Wednesday 3 July 2019.

Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.

In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications a representation was made as detailed below:

Schedule of Applications

9.1 Item 1

Application          DC/19/01356                      

Proposal             Outline Planning Application (all matters reserved)- Erection of up to 21 No dwellings including new access ( re-submission of withdrawn application DC/18/05331)          

Site Location       BADWELL ASH – Land at Warren Farm, The Street, Badwell Ash, Suffolk

Applicant             Mrs Elaine Tague

9.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.

9.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the response from the Planning Policy team, the access to the site, the landscaping on the site and the response from the Environmental Sustainability Officer.

9.4 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Richard Meyer.

9.5 The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including the number of available places at the local schools.

9.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the affordable housing provision on the site, the response from the Parish Council, and the proposed Landscaping.

9.7 Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation.

9.8 Councillor Peter Gould seconded the motion.

9.9 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the sustainability of the proposal, the landscaping and that the detail would be decided within a reserved matters application.

9.10 By 5 votes to 2

9.11 RESOLVED

That authority be delegated to Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant outline planning permission (full planning permission for the proposed access) for the proposed development

(1)  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:

· Affordable housing provision – 35% of the total number of dwellings that are constructed on the site

This shall include

- Properties shall be built to current Housing Standards Technical requirements March 2015 Level All ground floor 1 bed flats to be fitted with level access showers, not baths.

- The council is granted 100% nomination rights to all the affordable units on initial lets and 75% on subsequent lets

- All affordable units to be transferred freehold to one of the Councils preferred Registered providers.

- Adequate parking provision is made for the affordable housing units including cycle storage for all units.

- Commuted sum option available to be paid instead of on site provision should the LPA agree to such request.

· Contributions to school transportation from this site only to school as follows:

Primary age pupils - £26 880

Secondary age pupils - £14 400

· A creation order to be made by Suffolk County Council to create a legal link between FP7 Badwell Ash and FP5 Langham - estimated cost £5,400.

· A footbridge over the ditch to link FP7 Badwell Ash and FP5 Langham on the ground, thereby creating the entirely off road circular walking route for residents of the new development and existing local residents - estimated cost £1,600.

(2)            That the Acting Chief Planning Officer  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

10.1 Item 2

Application          DC/18/05397           

Proposal             Submission of details under Outline Planning Permission 1492/15: Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for Phase II for up to 110* dwellings to incorporate a sheltered housing scheme of up to 60 units and public open space areas. *NOTE – the applicant has applied for 90 units only, with a consequent reduction in the number of sheltered housing units.

Site Location       STOWMARKET- Land West of Farriers Road, Edgecomb Park, Stowmarket (In the Parish of Combs) IP14 2FD      

Applicant             Construct Reason Limited.

10.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee Outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the associated decision on the first phase of the site, and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.

10.3 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that the site before Members was an allocated site under the Stowmarket Area Action Plan and as such was not subject to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and that the application had been subject to a Section 106 Agreement for the Outline Application.

10.4 The Case Officer and Area Planning Manager responded to Members’ questions on issues including: a landscaping requirement being conditioned and that there had been no response from the Environmental Sustainability Officer.

10.5 The Governance Officer read out a statement from the Ward Member Councillor Gerard Brewster.

10.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the possibility of a bus gate, the mix of housing on the site, and the possibility of traffic.

10.7 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that after reviewing the outline permission, the consultee comments and the original consultee comments from the Highways Authority there had never been any request for a Bus Gate, and that it was not part of the application before Members.

10.8 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the connectivity of the proposal.

10.9 Councillor John Matthissen proposed that the application be deferred to look into the possibility of a Bus gate, to review the highways response, and to review the landscaping on the site.

10.10 Councillor Sarah Mansel seconded the motion.

10.11 By 3 votes to 5

The Motion was lost.

10.12 Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with the additional condition as follows:

·       Details of landscaping to boundary to be agreed.

 Councillor Peter Gould seconded the motion.

10.13 By 5 votes to 3

10.14 RESOLVED

(1)   That the Corporate Manager- Planning for Growth be authorised to approve reserved matters of appearance, layout, scale and landscaping subject to conditions:

· Compliance with drawings

· Relocation of bin points

Additional Conditions:

·       Details of landscaping to boundary to be agreed.

11.1  A short comfort break was taken between 11:00-11:10 after the completion of application DC/18/05397 and before the commencement of DC/19/01248.

11.2 Item 3

Application          DC/19/01248                      

Proposal             Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) – Erection of 1no. dwelling and associated annexe and outbuildings (following demolition of existing building/ retention of workshop approved under 4996/16) utilising existing vehicular access.         

Site Location       WOOLPIT- Land to the East of, Sharpes Row, Woolpit, Suffolk

Applicant             Mr and Mrs Beadman      

11.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the previous permissions on the site, the tabled papers before Members, and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.

11.4 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the location of the appeal site that was listed within the tabled papers.

11.5 Members considered the representation from Kate Beer who spoke as an objector.

11.6 Members considered the representation from Jane Storey, who spoke as a supporter. It was noted at the meeting that Jane Storey spoke as a member of the public and not in her capacity as a County Councillor.

11.7 The supporter responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the access would also be used by agricultural vehicles.

11.8 Members considered the representation from Ben Elvin who spoke as the Agent on behalf of the Applicant.

11.9 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the ownership of the access lane, and the site was not used for commercial use.

11.10 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Sarah Mansel.

11.11 Members debated the application on the issues including: that the site was currently designated as previously used land, the state of the access lane, and the current permissions on the site.

11.12 Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with the additional condition that:

·       Any outbuildings agreed in reserved matters shall be ancillary to the host dwelling and for domestic use only.

11.13 Councillor Mike Norris seconded the motion.

11.14 RESOLVED

That the Acting Chief Planning Officer be authorised to Grant Planning Permission subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Acting Chief Planning Officer:

· Standard Time Limit – Reserved Matters

· Submission of Reserved Matters

· Approved Plans and Documents

· Landscaping and Aftercare

· Those required by the Local Highway Authority

· Annex Occupation Restriction

· No Commercial / Business Uses

· No more than 10 vehicles to be stored on site at any time

· Noise assessment and mitigation to be agreed prior to first use

· Hours of working during construction

· Restriction on burning / dust during construction

Additional Condition:

·       Any outbuildings agreed in reserved matters shall be ancillary to the host dwelling and for domestic use only.

12.1 Item 4

Application          DC/19/00061           

Proposal             Application for Advertisement Consent – Installation of a freestanding 12m totem sign.    

Site Location       STUSTON – Land at Scole Roundabout, (Junction between A413 & A140)

Applicant             McDonald’s Restaurants Limited.        

12.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the relevant history of the site, the tabled papers before Members, and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.

12.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the current height of the BP sign being 9 metres, that an identical sign to the one proposed had been approved on a previous application within  close proximity to the proposal before Members.

12.4 Members considered the representation from Roger Greenacre of Stuston Parish Council who spoke against the application.

12.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor David Burn.

12.6 The Ward Member responded to Members questions on issues including: the contents of the tabled papers.

12.7 Members debated the application on the issues including: that a fall-back position had been set by the approval on a previous application, that Members wanted to ensure that two of the signs were not erected.

12.8 A short break was taken between 12:25-12:30 for the Area Planning Manager and Case Officer to explore the option of whether a condition could be added so that two signs were not erected.

12.9 After the break the Area Planning Manager advised Members of the condition as follows if they were minded to approve the application:

·       The hereby approved advert shall not be implemented if application DC/18/03527 is first implemented. Should application DC/18/03527 be implemented following the implementation of the advert hereby approved under this application then the approved advert under this consent shall be removed from site and site restored to its former condition within one month of implementation of DC/18/03527. Reason: In the interests of proper planning following the intentions of the application and to avoid cumulative harm to amenity.

12.10 Councillor Sarah Mansel proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with the additional condition as advised by the Area Planning Manager.

12.11 Councillor John Matthissen seconded the proposal.

12.12 By a unanimous vote

12.13 RESOLVED

That the Acting Chief Planning Officer – Planning for Growth be authorised to Grant Advertisement Consent subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Corporate Manager:

· Standard time limit

· Standard approved plans and documents condition

· Standard advertisement conditions (As required by Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements)(England) Regulations 2007 (as amended)):

- No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

- No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to –

(a) endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour, or aerodrome(civil or military);

(b) obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.