An apology of absence was received from Councillor Mike Norris.

Councillor John Field substituted for Councillor Norris.

None declared.

All Members declared that they had been lobbied on application DC/19/01947, DC/18/05612, and DC/19/01771.

None declared.

It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting from 10 July 2019 were confirmed and signed as a true record.

None received.

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.

32.1 The items of business were taken in the order as follows as set out by the Chair at the beginning of the meeting.

1.     DC/19/01947

2.     DC/19/01771

3.     DC/19/01755

4.     DC/18/05612

5.     DC/19/01343

33.1 Item A

Application          DC/19/01947                                 

Proposal             FULL planning application: Erection of 53 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and access arrangements (This application represents an amendment to the part of the development approved Outline 3112/15 and Reserved Matters DC/18/00097 in so far as: whilst it relates to 53 dwellings, 34 of these represent dwellings that have previously been approved and permission for a further 19 dwellings is being sought. In accommodating the additional 19 dwellings the layout of the remaining 34 units is to be adjusted.

Site Location       STOWUPLAND- Land at Church Road and Gipping Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, IP14 4BG

Applicant              Bloor Homes

33.2 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.

33.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: difference in the number of bedrooms of the proposal compared to the original permission for the whole site, and the reasoning behind the recommendation after the Planning Inspectorate’s approval for 175 dwellings on the site.

33.4 Members considered the representation from Councillor Keith Welham who spoke on behalf of the Parish Council.

33.5 Members considered the representation from Sophie Waggot who spoke as the Applicant.

33.6 The Applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the need for the 19 houses proposed, the breakdown of the affordable housing on the previous permission and including those now proposed, and the evidence of the economic benefit of the proposals.

33.7 Members considered the written representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Rachel Eburne, which was read out by the Chair.

33.8 Members considered the representation from Councillor Keith Welham, Ward Member.

33.9 The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the effect upon the nearby listed building of Columbine Hall.

33.10 Members debated the application on the issues including: the increase in the number of bungalows, the density on the site compared to the original permission from the Planning Inspectorate, that there would be an overall increase in 10 bedrooms.

33.11 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that if they felt that density was an issue, then Members would need to look at the harm caused by the proposal, and that if the committee were minded to look at refusal on those grounds he would advise the Chair to refer the application to the Planning Referrals Committee.

33.12 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the site being located within the original permission and whether a footpath could be conditioned, and the children’s’ play equipment.

33.13 Councillor Harry Richardson proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with the additional conditions as follows:

·       Footpath link to be agreed

·       Standard fire hydrants condition shall be imposed and an informative regarding the play area to meet all play needs shall be added.

33.14 Councillor Rowland Warboys seconded the motion.

33.15 By 5 votes to 3.

33.16 RESOLVED

That:

(1)  subject to the receipt of an  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

34.1 A short comfort break was taken between 10:44-10:50 after the completion of application DC/19/01947 but before the commencement of DC/19/01771.

34.2 It was noted that before the commencement of application DC/19/01771, Councillor Guthrie relinquished the Chair as she was the Ward Member. The Vice-Chair, Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE, became the Chair for application DC/19/01771 only.

34.3 Item E

Application           DC/19/01771

Proposal              Full Planning Application- Erection of 8 dwellings (following demolition of bungalow)

Site Location       DEBENHAM- 10 Ipswich Road, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6LB

Applicant              Mr J Vince

34.4 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.

34.5 The Case Officer responded to Members questions on issues including: that the holding objection from Suffolk County Council regarding Floods had been resolved, the proposed height of the buildings, the gradient of the land, the pedestrian access to the site, the mapped flood zone, the visitor car parking on the site, and the neighbourhood plan.

34.6 Members considered the representation from Dina Bedwell of Debenham Parish Council.

34.7 Members considered the representation from Nigel Yeldman who spoke as an Objector.

34.8 Members considered the representation from David Smith who spoke as the Agent. 

34.9 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Kathie Guthrie.

34.10 Members debated the application on the issues including: the weight of the Debenham Neighbourhood Plan, the height of the dwellings, and the sustainability of the proposal.

34.11 Councillor John Matthissen proposed that the application be refused for the reasons as detailed below:

1.     The development is approved would result in significant loss of amenity by reason of light reduction, overbearing and intrusive impact of Plot 8 on No 1 Cherry Tree Close. Furthermore, the development (Plots 1 to 7) would be overbearing and harm amenity of occupiers of Cherry Tree Close and Deben Rise. On this basis the development is contrary to Local Plan policies H16, GP1, H3 and Debenham neighbourhood Policy DEB2.

2.     The development fails to provide sufficient visitor parking as advised by Suffolk County Council Parking Standards and would risk poor parking and risk harm to the character and amenity of the locality. This is considered contrary to Local Plan Policies T9 and T10 and Debenham Neighbourhood Plan Policy DEB7.

34.12 Councillor Terence Carter seconded the motion.

34.13 By a unanimous vote

34.14 RESOLVED

That the application was refused for the following reasons:

1.     The development is approved would result in significant loss of amenity by reason of light reduction, overbearing and intrusive impact of Plot 8 on No 1 Cherry Tree Close. Furthermore, the development (Plots 1 to 7) would be overbearing and harm amenity of occupiers of Cherry Tree Close and Deben Rise. On this basis the development is contrary to Local Plan policies H16, GP1, H3 and Debenham neighbourhood Policy DEB2.

2.     The development fails to provide sufficient visitor parking as advised by Suffolk County  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

35.1 After the completion of application DC/19/01771 Councillor Kathie Guthrie returned to the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

35.2 Item B

Application          DC/19/01775

Proposal             Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act Outline Planning Permission 0294/15 and Reserved Matters DC/17/06092 without compliance with condition 1 (Approved Plans and Drawings)

Site Location       GISLINGHAM- Land on the south side of, Thornham Road, Gislingham, Suffolk

Applicant              Lovell Partnerships Ltd

35.3 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.

35.4 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the size of the affordable homes and the noise mitigation for the ground source heat pumps.

35.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Rowland Warboys.

35.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the minor changes that were proposed in the application, and that the existing conditions regarding previous approvals on the site were being dealt with via discharge of conditions.

35.7 Councillor Harry Richardson proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE seconded the motion.

35.8 By a unanimous vote

35.9 RESOLVED

That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to Grant permission.

(1)   That the Corporate Manager – Planning for Growth be authorised to GRANT Planning Permission subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Corporate Manager:

· Section 73 Time Limit Condition

· Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application)

· Air Source Heat Pumps to be installed as specified, with inspection and mitigation, as recommended by Environmental Health.

· DC/17/06092 Conditions as necessary

(2)   And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary by the Corporate Manager:

·Pro active working statement

· Support for sustainable development principles

· On-going requirement of conditions

36.1 Item C

Application          DC/18/05612

Proposal             Submission of details under Application 4188/15 relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for hybrid application of 52 dwellings and new training facility, workshop and parking area (housing only).

Site Location       CREETING ST MARY- J Breheny Contractors Ltd, Flordon Road, Creeting St Mary

Applicant              J Breheny Contractors Ltd

36.2 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.

36.3 The Case Officer responded to Members questions on issues including: the drainage on the site, the Affordable Housing provision, and the proposed acoustic fencing to border the A14.

36.4 Members considered the representation from Trevor Stiff who spoke as the Applicant.

36.5 Members debated the application on the issues including: the proposed acoustic package that bordered the A14.

36.6 Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation with the additional informative note as follows:

·       The applicant is reminded that the application will need to comply with all the conditions as set out in the Outline Permission.

36.7 Councillor Peter Gould seconded the motion.

36.8 By a unanimous vote

36.9 RESOLVED

That authority be delegated to the  Chief Planning Officer to grant planning permission, subject to conditions listed at 10.2. (These are in addition to the conditions on the outline consent that remain in place and will need to be discharged). 

Conditions:

· Approved Plans;

· Amended planting to avoid splays and footways;

· Surface materials to be agreed

· Phasing to be agreed

Additional Informative Note:

·       The applicant is reminded that the application will need to comply with all the conditions as set out in the Outline Permission.

37.1 A short comfort break was taken between 12:43- 12:48 after the completion of DC/18/05612 but before the commencement of DC/01343

37.2 Item D

Application          DC/19/01343

Proposal             Outline planning application (access to be considered) – Erection of 28 dwellings and garages including creation of vehicular access.

Site Location       STRADBROKE- Land North of the street, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JX    

Applicant              Mr P Smith

37.3 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.

37.4 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: whether there had been any engagement with the community, the sites relationship with the Stradbroke Neighbourhood Plan, the elevation and gradient of the land.

37.5 Members considered the written representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Julie Flatman, which was read out by the Chair.

37.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the support from Stradbroke Parish Council and the Ward Member.

37.7 Councillor John Matthissen proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with the additional informative note as follows: 

·       Informative note to highlight to the applicant to consider the provisions of Paragraphs 148 to 150 of the NPPF.

37.8 Councillor John Field seconded the motion.

37.9 By a unanimous vote

37.10 RESOLVED

(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:

(a) Affordable housing (Including housing mix as recommended by housing team) .

(2)That he be authorised to grant Outline Planning Permission for the erection of 28 dwellings and garages including creation of vehicular access subject to conditions including:

· Standard time limit outline

· Reserved Matters

· Approved Plans

· Highways- access details

· Highways- footway widening, new footway, bus stops improvements and pedestrian crossing point

· Highways - Construction Management Plan

· Surface water drainage scheme

· Details of implementation, maintenance, and management of surface water drainage scheme

· Details of sustainable urban drainage system components and piped networks

· Surface water management strategy

· Programme of archaeological work

· No occupation until archaeological assessment complete

· Unexpected contamination

· Fire hydrant provision details

· Sustainable efficiency measures

· Remove permitted development rights

· Concurrent with reserved matters - Hedgehog Fencing

· Phasing condition

· Market housing mix

· Provision, management and maintenance of public open space

NOTE – Highways conditions involving estate roads and the provision and retention of manoeuvring and parking areas shall be left to the reserved matters stage as the layout is not yet known.

Notes

Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980

Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980

Scheme of archaeological investigation

(3) That in the event of the Planning Obligations referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured that the Corporate Manager- Planning for Growth be authorised to refuse planning permission on appropriate grounds.

Additional Informative Note:

·       Highlight to the applicant to consider the provisions of Paragraphs 148 to 150 of the NPPF.

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.

38.1 None requested.