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APOLOGIES / SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 32.1 Apologies were received from Councillors Muller, Mellen and Gould.
32.2 Councillor Hadingham substituted for Councillor Gould.
32.3 Councillor Mansel substituted for Councillor Mellen. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND OTHER REGISTRABLE OR NON REGISTRABLE INTERESTS BY MEMBERS Minutes: 33.1 None declared. |
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: 34.1 Councillor Mansel and Councillor Warboys declared that they had been lobbied on application DC/21/06333. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: 35.1 None declared |
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SA/22/7 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 3 AUGUST 2022 PDF 101 KB Minutes: 36.1 It was resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on the 3rd August 2022 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: 37.1 The Governance Officer reported that one petition had been received regarding application number DC/21/06333 (Item 7A) with 132 valid signatures supporting the following statement:
We OBJECT to this application for the following reasons:
1. A1088 between the roundabout and the heath road don’t have any pavement or cycle route to accommodate with increased uncontrolled traffic level from both side of A14 to proposed service. Specially pedestrians and cyclists from Elmswell and Norton to Woolpit Heath Centre and pedestrians and cyclists from Woolpit and surrounding villages to Elmswell railway station are at risk.
2. Increased uncontrolled traffic exiting the site will be on the left-hand lane and the traffic from A14 east slip road are on the right-hand lane just before the roundabout. Both lane users must position their vehicle according to their following journey but there is very short distance to change their lane.
3. Drive thru food facilities motivate the customers eat and drink on the wheel in the very confused merging traffic just before the roundabout.
4. There is petrol station and the essential facilities in A14 junction 42 - Asda, J43 -Tesco, J44-BP & Sainsbury, J49-BP, J50- Tesco and McDonalds and J51-Shell with properly planned and developed roads and roundabouts to facilitate A14 traffic. Fossil fuel and obesity are the big concern about governments.
5. The job creation are only the expenses of existing Coffee shops, Pubs, Takeaways, Bakeries, Convenience stores and Petrol stations in Elmswell, Woolpit, Norton and surrounding villages.
6. Clearly there is no need for such big development without any essential infrastructure development such as new road, roundabouts, etc to accommodate the increased uncontrolled traffic level. The increased traffic noise and disruption to the Villages to perform their day today life and the public safety is in question.
Therefore, we strongly object this planning application. |
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SA/22/8 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 32 KB Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.
Minutes: 38.1 In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on Planning applications, representations were made as detailed below:
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DC/21/06333 LAND OFF A14, ELMSWELL, SUFFOLK PDF 247 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 39.1 Item 7A
Application DC/21/06333 Proposal Full Planning Application - Development of a petrol filling station, a drive-thru restaurant and coffee shop, together with various infrastructure and landscaping works Site Location Land Off A14, Elmswell, Suffolk Applicant Euro Garages Ltd.
39.2 Councillor Mansel declared herself as the Ward Member for this item and confirmed that she would not debate or vote on the application.
39.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the constraints of the site, the site location plan, the existing and proposed site layout, proposed highway and pedestrian access, the elevations, floor, and roof plans for the proposed units, proposed electric vehicle charging points, the landscaping strategy, the proximity of the site to nearby churches, and the Officer recommendation for approval.
39.4 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will have access to the site, previous application refusals on the site, pedestrian access to the site, the proximity of the site to the A14, the proximity of the site to listed buildings, whether the canopy will be lit, vehicular access to the site from both directions along the A14, the dimensions of the proposed units, the recommendation of the installation of a fire hydrant from Suffolk Fire and Rescue, the proposed construction hours, and whether the proposed facilities will have their own designated parking spaces.
39.5 The Case Officer responded to questions from the Ward Members on issues including: whether the application will provide a financial contribution towards the development of a cycle route between Elmswell and Woolpit.
39.6 The Highways Officer, Ben Chester, responded to questions from Members on issues including: who pays for the Stage 1 audit, the location of the pedestrian crossing, the location of the pedestrian refuge, the application’s proposed financial contributions towards pedestrian access developments, the impact of increased traffic on the current road networks, and the safety concerns of HGVs accessing and using the site.
39.7 Members considered the representation from Councillor David Brown who spoke on behalf of Elmswell Parish Council.
39.8 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the traffic capacity limits for the existing roads coming into Elmswell.
39.9 Members considered the representation from Julia Ewans who spoke as an Objector.
39.10 Members considered the representation from James Bailey who spoke as the Agent.
39.11 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether the site will be leased or sold after construction, the maintenance of the site, the direction of vehicles through the site, and the amount of proposed parking spaces.
39.12 Members considered the representation from Councillor Helen Geake who spoke as a Ward Member.
39.13 Members considered the representation from Councillor Sarah Mansel who spoke as a Ward Member.
39.14 A short break was taken between 11:04am and 11:14am.
39.15 Members debated the application on issues including: the location of the site, the potential heritage impact ... view the full minutes text for item 39.
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Additional documents:
Minutes: 40.1 Item 7A
Application DC/21/06605 Proposal Planning Application - Erection of three warehouse units and external storage area (use class B8), new access from Norwich Road, parking, associated drainage and landscaping Site Location Land To The Rear Of Ceva Logistics, Norwich Road, Mendlesham (In The Parish Of, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford) IP14 5NA Applicant Henley Associates (London) Ltd
40.2 Councillor Stringer declared himself as the Ward Member for this item and confirmed that he would not debate or vote on the application.
40.3 Councillor Mansel resumed her place on the Committee.
40.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the constraints of the site, the flood zones in proximity to the site, the proposed block plan, the proposed landscaping, the location of proposed cycle parking, the proposed elevations, the proposed floor and roof plans, the proposed access plan, the additional information in the tabled papers, and the Officer’s recommendation for approval.
40.5 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: vehicular access to the site, whether there is pedestrian access to and from the neighbouring development, electric vehicle charging points, the inclusion of PV solar panels, height limits on the stacking of containers on the site, what materials will be used in construction, and the permeability of the proposed materials for surface construction.
40.6 Members considered the representation of Andy Wells who spoke as the Agent.
40.5 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: proposed access to the site, the inclusion of PV solar cells, a heigh limit restricting the stacking of containers on the site, the permeability of the proposed surface materials, the landscape strategy, and the amount of acres of roof space on the development.
40.6 Members considered the representation from Councillor Stringer who spoke as the Ward Member.
40.7 Members debated the application on issues including: job creations, the location of the application, the potential loss of category 3A land, a potential height restriction on stacked containers, sustainability energy provisions, and pedestrian permeability between the site and neighbouring developments.
40.8 Councillor Caston proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation with the following conditions:
· No stacking prior to first occupation, to limit level of stacking of containers and open storage, to limit to no further than the roof height of the permitted buildings · Sustainability – scheme for water, energy, and resource efficiency measures; including provision of renewable energy measures and solar panels
40.9 Councillor Hadingham seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That the application is GRANTED planning permission subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:
• Standard time limit (3yrs for commencement of scheme); • Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application); • Landscaping scheme (including proposed changes in ground levels); • Landscaping time of commencement and aftercare; • Materials, colours, and finishes; • Highways - Completion of access ... view the full minutes text for item 40.
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DC/22/01159 LAND EAST OF, GREENACRES, OLD NEWTON, SUFFOLK PDF 5 MB Additional documents:
Minutes: 41.1 Item 7C
Application DC/22/01159 Proposal Reserved Matters submission following Outline Planning Permission DC/19/02878 dated 12/02/2021. Submission of details for Appearance, Layout and Scale for the Erection of 64 no dwellings (including 22 affordable) Site Location Land East of, Greenacres, Old Newton, Suffolk Applicant Keepmoat Homes
41.2 Councillor Stringer resumed his place on the Committee.
41.3 Councillor Stringer declared himself as the Suffolk County Councillor for Old Newton.
41.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the constraints of the site, the access to the site, the proposed layout, the proposed property-type distribution across the site, the site boundaries, the proposed elevations, the materials to be used, the potential heritage impact, the proposed locations of the surface water basins and the connected pumping station, parking provisions, the landscaping strategy, footpath and vehicular connectivity across the site, the additional conditions as proposed by the Case Officer, and the Officer recommendation for approval.
41.5 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: safety provisions surrounding the main drainage basin, the smaller overflow drainage basins, electric vehicle charging points, whether the tree located at the main entrance to the site has a Tree Protection Order (TPO), restrictions to parking on green verges, the connectivity of the site to nearby schools, and the lack of healthcare provision to support residents of this development.
41.6 The Case Officer responded to questions from Ward Members on issues including: the vehicular connectivity through the site, the increased dimensions of the proposed footpaths, and the impact of increasing the footpath dimensions on the green spaces at the front of properties.
41.7 Members considered the representation from Councillor Jonathan Miller who spoke on behalf of Old Newton Parish Council.
41.8 Members considered the representation from Mark Clements who spoke as an Objector.
41.9 Members considered the representation from Dale Radford who spoke as the Agent.
41.10 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the consultation response from Anglia Water, and the capacity limits of the pre-existing drainage system throughout Old Newton.
41.11 Members considered the representation from Councillor Keith Welham who spoke as a Ward Member.
41.12 Members considered the representation from Councillor Rachel Eburne who spoke as a Ward Member.
41.13 Members debated the application on issues including: communication between the developers and Old Newton Parish Council, the number of houses proposed for the development, a no-dig zone, the proposed parking arrangements, and concerns about the drainage system.
41.14 Councillor Caston proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation with the following conditions:
· Parking to plot 040 shall be ‘no-dig’ construction · New footpath from Greenacres southwards to be 2m wide · No commencement to development of any plot on the line of FP47 until such time as a temporary diversion order has been agreed by SCC and no occupation until permanent diversion · Further elevational details on specific corner turning plots · Additional traditional vernacular roof materials on ... view the full minutes text for item 41.
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DC/20/01249 LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF, NORTON ROAD, THURSTON, SUFFOLK PDF 2 MB Additional documents:
Minutes: 42.1 Item 7D
Application DC/20/01249 Proposal Submission of details under Outline Planning Permission 5070/16 - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale in respect of Phase 2 - Erection of 104 no. dwellings. (Reserved Matters [RM]) Site Location Land on The North Side of, Norton Road, Thurston, Suffolk Applicant Linden (Thurston) LLP [part of Vistry Group]
42.2 A short break was taken between 13:56pm and 14:28pm before the commencement of application number DC/20/01249.
42.3 Councillor Hadingham left the Committee.
42.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the constraints of the site, the proposed layout of the development, access to the site, the mix of affordable housing, the proposed elevations and floor plans for the different house types, the proposed boundary enclosure detail, parking, the landscaping strategy, the proximity of the site to an existing school, the S106 that was agreed at outline, the addition conditions as proposed by the Case Officer, and the Officer recommendation for approval.
42.5 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the self-build plots, the type of fencing along the boundary of the site, noise mitigation between floors in the flat units, efforts to ensure there is not a parking overspill on the site, the choice of trees within the landscaping strategy, electric vehicle charging points, the conditions approved at outline, the consultation response from Place Services, and the woodland management strategy.
42.6 Members considered the representation from Vicky Waples who spoke on behalf of Thurston Parish Council.
42.7 Members considered the representation from Hannah Short who spoke as the Agent.
42.8 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the inclusion of PV solar cells, how the homes will be heated, and further consultation with Thurston Parish Council.
42.9 Members debated the application on issues including: the decision to use brick walls on the development, the landscaping strategy, the proposed inclusion of gas boilers, restrictions to parking on green verges, further consultation between the developer and the parish council, the previous S106 agreement, the environmental sustainability of the development, the lack of PV solar provisions, and the proposed layout.
42.10 Councillor Warboys proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation with the following conditions:
· Landscaping details required inside the drainage basin · Parking adjustment where extra spaces overhang the plot boundary · Further elevational details on specific corner turning plots · Walling must replace proposed fencing on defined plots · Additional traditional vernacular roof materials on specific plots · Private alleys to be gated and lockable · Scheme for fences to open areas to prevent parking on amenity areas · PV panels installation for purchasers · Construction management hours of operation to avoid peak school hours And an Informative to set out involvement of Parish Council including future planning of play areas and woodland management
42.11 Councillor Norris seconded the proposal.
By a vote of 4 For and 2 Against
It was RESOLVED:
APPROVE THE RESERVED MATTERS DETAILS with appropriate conditions ... view the full minutes text for item 42.
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SITE INSPECTION Minutes: 43.1 None received.
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