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Apologies for absence/substitutions Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillors Barry Humphreys MBE and Jane Storey . |
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To receive any declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest by Members Minutes: Councillor Lavinia Hadingham declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to Application 4410/16 by reason of her son attending Fressingfield Scout Group. Councillor Julie Flatman declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to Application 4410/16 by reason of her family attending Fressingfield Medical Centre.
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Declarations of lobbying Minutes: Councillor John Levantis declared he had been lobbied by email on Application 4410/16. |
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Declarations of personal site visits Minutes: There were no declarations of personal site visits. |
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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/05/17 Schedule of planning applications PDF 294 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 4410/16 Proposal Hybrid application comprising: Full Planning permission for the erection of a new Scout Headquarters Building, with associated facilities and access road and Outline Planning Permission for the construction of up to 28 residential dwellings with all matters reserved (access, layout, landscape, appearance and scale) (revised scheme to planning application 2285/15) Site Location FRESSINGFIELD – Land and Buildings at Red House Farm, Priory Road Applicant Mr and Mrs Barrett and The First Fressingfield Scout Group
The Case Officer presented the Application to Members who raised questions including how pedestrians could access the village safely once the site had been completed. It was considered that the safest route was to follow Priory Road as it was not possible to provide a continuous footpath along New Street. It was considered that the Application had addressed the previous reason for refusal and safe pedestrian access to facilities was now provided. Members followed this up by querying the Suffolk County Council Highway statement on page 45 in relation to a footpath along the northern side of New Street. It was clarified that there was only 1.5 metres of land available and that the advised width for a public footpath was 1.8 metres.
Gerry Deeks, Vice Chairman for the Parish Council, said that it was unfortunate that it was a hybrid application, as the Parish Council supported the Scout Hut but not the housing development. Mr Deeks therefore wished the application to be delayed so a village survey could explore the opinions of the residents to find the most suitable sites for developments. It was felt development for up to 50 dwellings in the village was acceptable but 18 dwellings were already under construction. He informed the Committee that the footpath to the school was not a safe option as it was only open during school hours. He informed Members that several traffic incidences had occurred over the years in New Street and that the safety requirements were still not met by the application by changing the access route to that proposed.
Members questioned Mr Deeks regarding the suggested footpath along New Street and he responded that New Street was not suitable for pedestrians as the road was full of bends. He confirmed that the new location of the Scout Hut was welcomed by the Parish Council as the dropping off and picking up children at the current Scout Hut was creating traffic congestion in the street during peak times.
Paul Woodward, an Objector, informed Members he represented two groups, one of those living close to the site and another wider group of residents looking at the totality of development. He There was concern about the number of schemes coming forward which were being considered on a piecemeal basis and which if approved could double ... view the full minutes text for item 160. |
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Site Inspection Note: Should a site inspection be required for any of the applications this will be held on Wednesday, 29 March 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. |