There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest declared.

None received.

None declared.

It was Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on 30 September 2020 were confirmed as a true record subject to the amendment below:

That the following line was added to Minute 3. “Councillor Andrew Mellen declared a personal site visit in respect of the application DC/19/01876”.

The Minutes are to be signed at the next practicable opportunity.

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, representation were made as detailed below:

17.1    Item A

           Application               DC/20/01677

Proposal                  Outline Planning Application (access to be considered, all other matters reserved) – Site remediation works (Phase 1) and the erection of up to 65 dwellings with the safeguarding of land for the potential future delivery of a relief road, public open space and associated landscaping (Phase 2)

Site Location           ELMSWELL – Land to the West of the Former Bacon Factory, Elmswell

           Applicant                 Harrow Estates Plc

17.2    The Chief Planning Officer advised Members that Officers had obtained advise from Counsel regarding the application.

17.3    The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the previous resolution from 05 August 2020, and the officer recommendation of approval.

17.4    The Case Officer and the Chief Planning Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the Council’s Planning Policies and the public transport links.

17.5    Members considered the representation from Ward Members Councillor Sarah Mansel and Councillor Helen Geake, who spoke against the application.

17.6    Members debated the application on the issues including: the provision and location of Primary Schools, planning policies, and sustainability of the site.

17.7    The Planning Lawyer provided confirmation that the details of the applicants’ Counsel advice was publicly available.

17.8    Members continued to debate the application on issues including the primary schools in the area and access to the site.

17.9    Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor James Caston seconded the motion.

17.10  Members continued to debate the application on issues including: accessibility, and the proposed cycle link.

17.11  The Case Officer provided clarification to Members regarding the provision of the cycle link.

17.12 By 5 votes to 3.

17.13  RESOLVED

That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT outline planning permission subject to:

(1)  Subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Chief Planning Officer to secure:

· Affordable Housing at a policy compliant level. This equates to 22 units being delivered on site with mix to be agreed at reserved matters stage;

· Contributions towards Suffolk County Council for the provision of pre-school and primary education;

· Contribution for the provision of a footway/cycleway linking Elmswell and Woolpit;

· Potentially secure contributions upgrading of bus stops, if not secured within a Section 278 Agreement and required travel planning; and

· To secure the ongoing management and maintenance of open space and play areas.

(2)  That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to GRANT Planning Permission upon completion of the legal agreement subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:

· Time limit for submission of reserved matters and for commencement;

· Reserved matters application to provide details of appearance, layout, scale and landscaping;

· Approved plans; · Requirement for reserved matters to come forward in general conformity with the submitted plans;

· Construction method statement to secure detail of site operation; · Reserved matters application to demonstrate  ...  view the full minutes text for item 17.

18.1    Item B

           Application               DC/20/01175

Proposal                  Application for Outline Planning Permission. (Access to be considered) extension to Port One Business and Logistics Park (as permitted under ref. 2351/16 and varied by ref. 1755/17), together with associated works including drainage lagoons, ecology mitigation and landscaping

Site Location           GREAT BLAKENHAM - Land Adj Port One Business and Logistics Park, Blackacre Hill, Bramford Road, Great Blakenham, Suffolk

           Applicant                 Curzon De Vere Ltd

18.2    The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the layout and location of the site, access to the site, economic development opportunities and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.

18.3    The Case Officer provided clarification regarding the conditions in respect of bat boxes and archaeology.

18.4    The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: landscaping on site, storage of containers on site, accessibility to the site, sustainability issues, and the height of buildings on site.

18.5    Members considered the representation from Nick Davey who spoke as the applicant.

18.6    The applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the archaeological significance of the surrounding area, and the sustainability measures being implemented on site.

18.7    Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor John Field.

18.8    Members debated the application on issues including: the ecology and sustainability implications of the site, the proposed highways applications in the area and current highways issues, potential flooding, the indicative height of the proposed buildings, and economic development issues.

18.9    Councillor Andrew Stringer proposed that the application be deferred for the following reasons:

-          To review the proposed biodiversity mitigation and tree protection and to review the proposed layout and any potential amendments which would enhance that.

-        That the application be reported back to Development Control B Committee together with the Section 73 application which seeks to vary access and other highway arrangements associated with the related 2017 planning permission at this site.

 The motion was seconded by Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE.

18.10 By a unanimous vote.

18.11  RESOLVED

That the Application is deferred for the following reasons:

-          To review the proposedbiodiversity mitigation and tree protection and to review the proposed layout and any potential amendments which would enhance that.

-        That the application be reported back to Development Control B Committee together with the Section 73 application which seeks to vary access and other highway arrangements associated with the related 2017 planning permission at this site.

As short comfort break was taken between 11:31-11:41 after the completion of DC/20/01175 but before the commencement of DC/20/03026.

19.1    Item C

           Application               DC/20/03026

Proposal                  Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act for Outline Planning Permission 4911/16 and Reserved Matters DC/18/01679 to vary condition of Approval of Reserved Matters (Approved Plans and Documents)

Site Location           ELMSWELL – Crest Nicholson Site, Land Adjacent Wetherden Road, Elmswell

Applicant                 Crest Nicholson Eastern

19.2    The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the location of the site, the reason for referral to Committee, the proposes changes in scale and appearance from the previous approval, and the officer recommendation of approval.

19.3    The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: any proposed amendments to the width of the pavements on site, and the number of dwellings on site.

19.4    Members considered the representation from Andrew Owen who spoke as the applicant.

19.5    The applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the size of the rooms within the properties, the cost of the proposed new designs compared to the previous properties.

19.6    Members considered the representation from the Ward Members, Councillor Sarah Mansel and Councillor Helen Geake.

19.7    Members debated the application on issues including: the designs of the new houses on site, the benefits of more affordable housing, and the sizes of the properties.

19.8    Councillor James Caston proposed the officer recommendation of approval. The motion was seconded by Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE.

19.9    Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the size of the properties including Nationally Described Space Standard.

19.10  By 6 votes to 2.

19.11 RESOLVED:

That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to grant reserved matters permission:

(1)    That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to Grant reserved matters permission subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:

• Approved Plans and Documents.

• Parking Layout to be fully implemented as proposed and thereafter retained

• Removal of Permitted Development Rights for extensions, curtilage buildings, gates, walls and fences

Summary of conditions imposed on Outline Permission (4911/16) (reference only):

1. Standard Time Limit;

2. Approval of Reserved Matters:

3. Approved phasing of development;

4. Approved plans & documents;

5. The development shall comprise no more than 240 dwellings;

6. Dwellings to be two storey design only, with no living accommodation within the roof space;

7. Agreement of materials;

8. Ground floor levels details;

9. Hard landscaping scheme;

10. Soft landscaping scheme and management plan;

11. Timescale for landscaping;

12. Surface water drainage details;

13. Surface water drainage details;

14. Sustainable urban drainage scheme;

15. Construction surface water management plan;

16. Foul water strategy;

17. Archaeological works;

18. Archaeological works monitoring;

19. Energy statement;

20. Fire hydrants number and location;

21. Arboricultural method statement;

22. Ecological enhancement and management strategy;

23. Recommendations as set out in ecological reports;

24. Details of Illumination;

25. Traffic regulation order - extension of existing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.

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.