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73.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Peter Gould.

74.

TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS

Minutes:

None declared.

75.

DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING

Minutes:

None declared.

76.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS

Minutes:

None declared.

77.

SA/21/14 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 27 OCTOBER 2021

To follow.

Minutes:

It was noted that the previous meeting of the Committee had only been 2 days prior and as such the Minutes would be reported to the next meeting of the Committee.

78.

TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S PETITION SCHEME

Minutes:

None received.

79.

SA/21/15 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS pdf icon PDF 143 KB

Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

In accordance with the Councils procedure for public speaking on planning applications, representations were made as detailed below:

 

Application Number

Representations From:

DC/20/05587

David Payne (Great Bricett Parish Council)

Chris Payne (Objector)

Richard Boother (Agent)

DC/21/04458

Cllr Andrew Mellen ( Ward Member)

 

80.

DC/20/05587 GREAT BRICETT BUSINESS PARK, THE STREET, GREAT BRICETT, SUFFOLK, IP7 7DZ pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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Minutes:

80.1 Item 7A

 

            Application                   DC/20/05587

Proposal                      Planning Application- Change of use of land for the siting of 69 mobile homes (following demolition of existing buildings)

Site Location               GREAT BRICETT- Great Bricett Business Park, The Street, Great Bricett, Suffolk, IP7 7DZ

Applicant                     Birch’s Park Homes

 

80.2 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.

 

80.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that CIL would be applied to the site, that the land was defined as previously developed land and that there was an extant permission for 51 dwellings, that the site was allocated in the Draft Joint Local Plan, and that there had been no objection from Anglian Water.

 

80.4 The Case Officer responded to further questions from Members’ on issues including: electric vehicle charging could be secured via condition, that there was no emergency access, and the sustainability of the proposal.

 

80.5 Members considered the representation from David Payne of Great Bricett Parish Council who spoke against the proposal.

 

80.6 The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the bus services available in the area.

 

80.7 Members considered the representation from Chris Payne who spoke as an Objector.

 

80.8 Members considered the representation from the Agent, Richard Boother.

 

80.9 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that electric vehicle charging points could be conditioned, that the occupancy of these sites were usually for the older age group, that the units were manufactured to the highest possible environmental standards, that the lifespan of a unit was 70 years and could be recycled.

 

80.10 The Agent responded to further questions from Members on issues including: that the units would be marketed to the over 50s but would be no formal restriction, that the properties would be mortgageable and have LPG tanks for heating, and that the units could be adapted for accessibility needs.

 

80.11 The Governance Officer read out a Statement from the Ward Member, Councillor Daniel Pratt.

 

80.12 The Planning Lawyer advised Members that if planning permission were to be granted age restrictions could be imposed on the site by way of section 106 planning obligations if it were considered that this was necessary for planning purposes.

 

80.13 Members debated the application on the issues including: the ability for people to downsize, that sites like these were high call areas for Ambulances, that the site was previously developed land, and that CIL could be used to draw down extra funding to healthcare needs.

 

80.14 The Area Planning Manager responded to a question that had been raised earlier in the meeting and confirmed that the proposed units would not be counted towards any Housing Supply Numbers for the Draft Joint Local Plan.

 

80.15 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the sustainability of the units and the site, the heating of the units, the lighting for the proposal, and why the extant permission  ...  view the full minutes text for item 80.

Recorded Vote
TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
That application DC/20/05587 be deferred and minded to refuse for the reasons as read out by the Area Planning Manager. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 81.

    DC/21/04458 1 RECTORY ROAD, WYVERSTONE, SUFFOLK, IP14 4SH pdf icon PDF 360 KB

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    Minutes:

    81.1 Item 7B

     

                Application                   DC/21/04458  

    Proposal                      Householder Planning Application – Construction of dropped kerb and provision of vehicular hardstanding for disabled person.

    Site Location               WYVERSTONE – 1 Rectory Road, Wyverstone, Suffolk, IP14 4SH

    Applicant                     Mid Suffolk District Council

     

    81.2 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.

     

    81.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the response from Suffolk County Council’s Highways department.

     

    81.4 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Andrew Mellen who supported the proposal.

     

    81.5 Councillor Dave Muller proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor Andrew Stringer seconded the motion.

     

    81.6 By a unanimous vote.

     

    81.7 RESOLVED

     

    That the application is GRANTED planning permission and includes the following conditions:-

     

    - Commence within 3 years

    - Approved plans

    - Access first laid out prior to use

    - Access width minimum 3m

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/21/04458 be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 82.

    SITE INSPECTION

    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.

     

    Minutes:

    82.1 None requested.