Venue: Council Chamber - Council Offices, Needham Market
Contact: Val Last
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In attendance: Senior Development Management Planning Officer (JPG) Senior Development Management Planning Officer (MP) Development Management Planning Officer (SLB) Planning Officer (SB) Senior Legal Executive Governance Support Officer (VL) Governance Support Officer (GB) |
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Apologies for absence/substitutions Minutes: Councillor John Field was substituting for Councillor Mike Norris. An apology for absence was received from Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE. |
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Declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest Minutes: Non-pecuniary interests were declared by Councillor David Muller in relation to case 2868/15 as Ward Member for Stowmarket North, Councillor Jessica Fleming in relation to case 2689/15 as Suffolk County Councillor for that area, Julie Flatman in relation to case 3074/15 as Ward Member for Stradbroke and Laxfield and Councillor John Field in relation to case 3075/15 as Ward Member for Bramford and Blakenham. |
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Declarations of lobbying Minutes: None received. |
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Declarations of personal site visits Minutes: None received. |
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Minutes of the meeting held 30 September 2015 PDF 41 KB Report SA/17/15 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 30 September 2015 were confirmed as a correct record, subject to the addition of an informative to item 1 on page C. |
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Questions from Members The Chairman to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties which affect the District and which fall within the terms of reference of the Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rules. Minutes: None received. |
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Schedule of planning applications PDF 32 KB Report SA/18/15
Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Item 1 Application 2868/15 Proposal Erection of extension to and conversion of existing detached double garage to form additional living accommodation.. Site Location STOWMARKET – 10 Shakespeare Road Applicant Mr & Mrs Talbot
The Case Officer delivered a presentation and drew Members’ attention to the Paper tabled that morning, whereby Suffolk County Council had notified that they would not wish to restrict the grant of permission. The Case Officer answered Members’ questions with regards to the width of the drive, the proposed use of the ancillary accommodation and its potential future use.
Nik Talbot, the applicant made a short statement and explained that extenuating personal circumstances were behind the need to build the annex accommodation. He also addressed the Committee’s point about the future use of the annex.
Ward Member, Councillor Gary Green spoke against the application, citing the potentially detrimental effect on the amenities of the neighbouring property, vehicular access to/from the drive, issues with on-street parking and the precedent approval of the development would create in that area.
Ward Member Councillor Dave Muller concurred with Mr Green’s statement.
Members felt that the cause for the application, as stated by the applicant, was a valid reason and the overall design would be in keeping with the dwelling and the surrounding area. The Committee considered various points with regards to vehicular access, public transport links, local amenities, impact on neighbouring properties and the potential future use of the proposed annex. The Chairman emphasised that each planning application had to be duly considered and decided on its merit, based on the factual information in front of the Committee.
By 7 votes to 1
Decision – That authority be delegated to the Development Management Corporate Manager to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions:
• Standard time limit • Approved plans • Materials • Use incidental and ancillary to No. 10 Shakespeare Road.
Item 2 Application 2689/15 Proposal Use of land for the stationing of up to 23 holiday lodges and 1 lodge for a site manager. Site Location WORTHAM – Honey Pot Farm Caravan Park, Bury Road Applicant Mr & Mrs Feeney
The Case Officer presenting the application informed Members of an additional condition that the development be in accordance with submitted plans. Members asked the Case Officer to clarify the details of flood risk assessment, drainage, sewage disposal, fencing and lighting options for the proposed development, as well as the ponds and the natural habitat.
John King, representing the Parish Council, informed the Committee that the Parish Council supported the current use of the site for tourism. However, he expressed the view that the proposed development was disproportionate in density for the size of the village and also might lead to residential use. It was felt that the access road layout and surface were not adequately equipped to deal with heavy vehicle traffic to/from the site. In addition, there had not been enough ... view the full minutes text for item 33. |