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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: 50.1 Councillor Peter Beer declared a local non-pecuniary interest in application DC/18/02469 and chose to not take part in the application.
50.2 Councillor Adrian Osborne declared a local non-pecuniary interest in application DC/18/02513 as he had knowledge of the residents who lived opposite the site.
50.3 Councillor Lee Parker declared a local non-pecuniary interest in application DC/18/02197 as he had a business arrangement with Agent but that it was not related to the application before Members. |
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PL/18/15 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 17 OCTOBER 2018 PDF 254 KB Minutes: It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting from 17 October 2018 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: None received. |
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SITE INSPECTIONS In addition to any site inspections which the Committee may consider to be necessary, the Acting Chief Planning Officer will report on any other applications which require site inspections.
The provisional date for any site inspections is Wednesday 5 December 2018. Minutes: None requested. |
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PL/18/16 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE PDF 245 KB An Addendum to Paper PL/18/16 will be circulated to Members prior to the commencement of the meeting summarising additional correspondence received since the publication of the agenda but before 12 noon on the working day before the meeting, together with any errata. Additional documents: Minutes: In accordance with the Council’s arrangements for Public Speaking at Planning Committee, representations were made as detailed below relating to the items in Paper PL/18/16 and the speakers responded to questions put to them as provided for under those arrangements.
It was RESOLVED
That subject to the imposition of conditions or reasons for refusal (whether additional or otherwise) in accordance with delegated powers under Council Minute No. 48(a) (dated 19 October 2004) decisions on the items referred to in Paper PL/18/16 be made as follows:-
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DC/18/02469 182A and rear of 158 to 188, Bures Road, Great Cornard PDF 546 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 55.1 The items of business were taken in the order as follows as set out by the Chair at the beginning of the meeting:
1. DC/18/02469 2. DC/18/01555 3. DC/18/02197 4. DC/18/02513 5. DC/18/02327
55.2 Before the commencement of application DC/18/02469 Councillor Peter Beer left the meeting. Vice-Chair Councillor Michael Holt took the Chair for application DC/18/02469 only.
55.3 Item 1
Application DC/18/02469 Proposal Outline Planning Application (Access Layout and Scale to be considered) – Erection of up to 46 dwellings with vehicular access from Bures Road. Demolition of 182A Bures Road and storage buildings. Site Location GREAT CORNARD -182A Bures Road and Land rear of 158 to 188 Bures Road, Great Cornard. Applicant K Martin (Sudbury) Limited
55.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site, and the Officer Recommendation of Approval with conditions.
55.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Mark Newman.
55.6 Members debated the application on the issues including, the floods assessment within the papers, that the development could set a precedent with its proximity to the railway line.
55.7 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that the recommendation be amended after the discussion on flooding issues to enable resolution of outstanding drainage matters prior to approval.
55.8 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the proposed parking on the site and the comments from Suffolk County Council’s Highways Department, the comments from the Parish Council, and that Network Rail had been consulted on the application but had not commented.
55.9 Councillor Lee Parker proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the amended Officer Recommendation. Councillor Michael Holt Seconded the proposal.
55.10 RESOLVED
(1) Subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Acting Chief Planning Officer to secure:
· Affordable Housing · Provision, management and maintenance of public open space (either a Management Company or monies to the Local Authority).
(2) Subject to the submission of a layout which is satisfactory to the Housing Enabling Officer, that the Acting Chief Planning Officer be authorised to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including:
· Standard Time Limit Condition · Reserved Matters to be submitted and agreed · Approved Plans · As recommended by Highways · Surface water drainage scheme to agree and fully implemented as approved · Sustainable Urban Drainage System · Construction surface water management plan detailing surface water and storm water · Foul water strategy Anglian Water · Sound insulation; · Construction Management Plan; (inc. hours of construction) · Sustainability efficiency measures · Archaeological work and monitoring · Details of fire hydrants to be submitted · Action required in accordance with Ecological Appraisal recommendations · Reptile and Amphibian Method Statement. · Prior to occupation – Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy · Detailed hard/soft landscaping to be submitted with reserved matters (including protecting privacy of the annexe) · Implementation of landscaping scheme · Unexpected contamination · Tree protection measures as per the submitted report. · Detailed Arboricultural Method Statement/Tree Protection Plan with Reserved Matters application.
Informatives:
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DC/18/01555 Land South of Brook Farm House, Bures Road, Great Cornard PDF 322 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 56.1 After the completion of application DC/18/02469 and before the commencement of application DC/18/01555 Councillor Peter Beer returned to the meeting and re-took the Chair.
56.2 Item 3
Application DC/18/01555 Proposal Planning Application. Residential development (2 No. three bed dwellings and 6 No. two bed dwellings), utilising existing vehicular access. Site Location GREAT CORNARD - Land South of Brook Farm House, Bures Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury Applicant Mr Dean Pearce
56.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site and the Officer Recommendation of Approval with conditions.
56.4 Members considered the representation of the Ward Member, Councillor Mark Newman. Councillor Peter Beer chose to reserve his comments for the debate.
56.5 Members debated the application on the issues including: possible overdevelopment of the site, the height of the building in comparison to Brook Farm House, the response from Suffolk County Council’s Highways department with regards to visibility splays and that this could be achieved, and concerns over the heritage impact.
56.6 Councillor Alan Ferguson Proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation. Councillor Clive Arthey Seconded the motion.
56.7 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant planning permission subject to conditions to his satisfaction and including:
· Standard time limit · Approved Plans · As recommended by SCC Highways · As recommended by SCC Archaeology · Construction Management Plan · Hard and soft landscaping to be submitted and agreed · Boundary enclosure details to be submitted and agreed · Implementation of landscaping scheme · Details of external facing materials · Details/restriction of obscure glazing and opening mechanisms
And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary by the Acting Chief Planning Officer:
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DC/18/02197 Land adjacent 247 Bures Road, Great Cornard PDF 298 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 57.1 Item 2
Application DC/18/02197 Proposal Full Planning Application – Erection of 2 No. detached dwellings and garages Site Location GREAT CORNARD- Land Adjacent to 247 Bures Road, Great Cornard Applicant Robert and Peter Crawford
57.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site and the Officer Recommendation of Refusal.
57.3 Members considered the representation from the Agent.
57.4 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including, the incline of the site, the height above the road level, and that the dwellings would include raised floor levels which included the height being above that of the modelled flooding level.
57.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Mark Newman who added that he had never known the area to flood and that the Parish Council had no objections.
57.6 Councillor Peter Beer chose to reserve his comments for the debate on the application.
57.7 Members debated the application on the issues including: the risk of flooding and whether the application was acceptable, the impact on the heritage asset, and the response from Suffolk County Council’s Highways department.
57.8 The Area Planning Manager advised Members of the highways response, that the heritage impact was a matter for Members’ consideration, and that special attention be paid to flooding concerns.
57.9 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the concerns over flooding, the response from the Environment Agency, the speed limit along Bures Road and the splays for visibility.
57.10 Councillor Alan Ferguson proposed that the application be approved against the Officer Recommendation on the grounds that the flood mitigation measures were sufficient to overcome the risk of flooding and that Officers apply appropriate conditions to the approval. Councillor Jennie Jenkins seconded the motion.
57.11 RESOLVED
Grant Planning Permission – Flood Mitigation measures considered sufficient to overcome risk of flooding and that Officers apply appropriate conditions.
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DC/18/02513 Crown Building, Newton Road, Sudbury PDF 364 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 58.1 A short comfort break was taken between 11:35-11:47.
58.2 Item 4
Application DC/18/02513 Proposal Application under Section 73 if the Town and Country Planning Act Erection of up to 19 Apartments with associated parking, garaging, communal area and vehicular access – without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Plans and Documents) to allow amendments to the approved plans. Site Location SUDBURY – Crown Building, Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RL Applicant APC UK Ltd
58.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, and that further details had been supplied to the Council with regards to the proposed car parking stackers, and that the Officer Recommendation was for approval.
58.4 Members considered the representation from the Agent, Bryan Staff.
58.5 The Agent responded to Members questions on issues including: the safety of using the car parking stackers, how long it would take to load/unload a vehicle, the allocation of car parking spaces, and the management of the building.
58.6 The Chair advised Members that a comment from the Ward Member, Councillor Jan Osborne, was contained within the late papers.
58.7 Councillor Adrian Osborne chose to reserve his comments on the application for the debate.
58.8 Members debated the application on the issues including: the screening of the proposed development, whether waste disposal lorries would be able to access the site, the response from Suffolk County Council’s Highways Department regarding a crossing, and that one was not requested.
58.9 Councillor Michael Holt proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation with the addition that details be submitted regarding the car stackers and that they are managed, maintained and made available prior to first occupation.
58.10 Councillor Lee Parker seconded the motion.
58.11 RESOLVED That authority be delegated to Acting Chief Planning Officer to Grant Permission subject to the following conditions:
· Time limit for RM application- from 22/11/17 · Approval of RM · Approved Plans · Agreement of materials · Tree protection · Landscaping scheme · Timescale for landscaping · Construction Management scheme · Levels · Surface Water Drainage · Screen walls and fences · As required by Highway Authority · Architectural detailing · External lighting · Fire hydrants
Additional Conditions:
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DC/18/02327 Grazing land South of Hadleigh Bowling Club, Hadleigh PDF 599 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 59.1 Item 5
Application DC/18/02327 Proposal Planning Application. Change of use of land to form a business park incorporating a mix of B1, B2 and B8 commercial and industrial units. Site Location HADLEIGH- Grazing Land South of Hadleigh Bowling Club, Stone Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk. Applicant KLH Architects
59.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout and the Officer Recommendation of approval.
59.3 Members considered the representation from the Objector, Frederick Creed.
59.4 Members considered the representation from the Applicant, Guy Atherton.
59.5 The Applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the number of vehicle movements from the applicants site, the types of businesses proposed to be on the site.
59.6 As no comments were received from the Ward Members, the Committee moved onto the debate.
59.7 Members debated the application on the issues including: the scale of the development in the context of the countryside, and what protections could be sought for the Bowls club.
59.8 At the request of the Case Officer the Economic Development Officer attending the Committee outlined that there was a proven use for business units in the area and that there was an identified need locally and that the development before Members would suit those needs.
59.9 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: developments such as this application sustaining the rural economy and the conditions on the Officer Recommendation.
59.10 Councillor Michael Holt Proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation.
59.11 Councillor Lee Parker seconded the motion.
59.12 RESOLVED
(1) That subject to an acceptable drainage scheme being provided to the satisfaction of the Local Lead Flood Authority, that authority be delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant planning permission, subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary:
· Standard time limit · Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application) · Phasing Condition (To allow phasing of the development and allows spreading of payments under CIL) · Landscaping scheme · Landscape management plan · Facing and roofing materials to be agreed. · Fire hydrants to be agreed · Construction management plan including construction working hours restriction · Levels · Ecological mitigation measures · Biodiversity enhancement · Working hours and delivery hours restrictions · Noise assessment · Control of fumes, smells, odour and dust · External lighting · No burning of waste · Sewage treatment plant to be agreed · Visibility splay · Provision of parking including cycle parking, electric vehicle charging and turning space · Energy efficiency measures · BREEAM details
(2) And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary by the Acting Chief Planning Officer:
·Pro active working statement · SCC Highways notes · Support for sustainable development principles
(3) That in the event of the drainage scheme referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured within 6 months that the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to refuse the application on appropriate grounds.
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PL/18/17 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE PDF 244 KB An Addendum to Paper PL/18/17 will be circulated to Members prior to the commencement of the meeting summarising additional correspondence received since the publication of the agenda but before 12 noon on the working day before the meeting, together with any errata.
Minutes: In accordance with the Council’s arrangements for Public Speaking at Planning Committee, representations were made as detailed below relating to the items in Paper PL/18/17 and the speakers responded to questions put to them as provided for under those arrangements.
It was RESOLVED
That subject to the imposition of conditions or reasons for refusal (whether additional or otherwise) in accordance with delegated powers under Council Minute No. 48(a) (dated 19 October 2004) decisions on the items referred to in Paper PL/18/17 be made as follows:-
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DC/17/05687 Former Sugar Beet Factory, Sproughton Road, Sproughton PDF 755 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 61.1Item 1
Application DC/17/05687 Proposal Outline Planning Application [all matters reserved] – Development of and Enterprise Park comprising up to 90,000sqm GIA of employment floorspace (B1/B2/B8), 9,000sqm GIA of motor vehicle sales (sui generis), a local centre (accommodating with up to 1,250sqm NIA of retail floorspace including local retail and services (A1 and A2) restaurants, pubs and takeaways (A3, A4, A5) together with an 80 bed hotel (C1); new and improved access from Sproughton road; together with the provision of landscaping, infrastructure (including movement (highways, parking, cycle and pedestrian routes), utilities (including gas, electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications) and sustainable drainage systems), and engineering works (including demolition of existing structures and buildings, breaking-up and recycling of hardstanding and ground remodelling and enabling works). Site Location SPROUGHTON -Former Sugar Beet Factory, Sproughton Road, Sproughton, Ipswich, IP1 5AL Applicant Ipswich Borough Council
61.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal on the site, reminded Members that the Planning Committee had already agreed the vehicular accesses onto the site. The Case Officer outlined the contents of the tabled papers and also an addenda which contained a written statement from the Ward Member, Councillor Barry Gasper as well as a response from the Agent regarding the concerns raised by the Ward Member.
61.3 Members considered the representation from Parish Council Representative, Helen Davies.
61.4 Members considered the representation from the Objector, Peter Powell.
61.5 The Objector responded to a question from the Committee regarding traffic movements regarding the B8 use distribution warehouse.
61.6 Members considered the representation from the Agent, Arwel Owen.
61.7 The Agent responded to a question from the Committee regarding the safety improvements under the railway bridge and that the applicant could not undertake any works regarding the issue as the area was owned by Network Rail.
61.8 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Nick Ridley.
61.9 The Case Officer advised Members that the island element of the site would be secured with a Parameter Plan that would prohibit development on the area. The Case Officer also responded to concerns that were raised during the Public speaking element of the meeting that the 15-20 metre high buildings were typical of a business park and that operators would need the flexibility for higher span buildings but as reserved matters applications came forward the Environmental Protection Officer would be involved with noise assessments from the site.
61.10 Members debated the application on the issues including: the development of the brownfield site and regenerating it back into use, the traffic movements that would be caused by the site, the impact of light and noise from the site, and that the island site would not be developed on.
61.11 Councillor Peter Beer proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation. Councillor Ray Smith seconded the motion.
61.12 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant planning permission subject to conditions to his satisfaction and including:
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DC/18/03636 Russetts, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton PDF 390 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 62.1 Item 2
Application DC/18/03636 Proposal Submission of details under Outline Planning Permission B/15/00029. Appearance, scale and landscaping for 16 dwellings. Site Location SPROUGHTON- Russetts, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0BT Applicant Mr G Cook
62.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site and the Officer Recommendation of approval with conditions.
62.3 Members considered the representation from the Agent, Martin Last.
62.4 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the timetable of the site being delivered and the provision of affordable housing on the site.
62.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Nick Ridley.
62.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the viability of the proposal.
62.7 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that if they were minded to that an informative note could be added to the decision notice outlining how Members had advised that they did not want to see any change in the Section 106 Agreement and Affordable Housing Provision and if there was any such change that the application would be returned to the Committee.
62.8 Councillor Alan Ferguson proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation with the additional informative note as outlined by the Area Planning Manager.
62.9 Councillor David Rose seconded the proposal.
62.10 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to Grant Reserved Matters subject to conditions to his satisfaction and including:
· Approved Plans and Documents · Ecology Mitigation as per Recommendations in the Ecology Report
Informative Note:
Members advised that they did not want to see any change in the Section 106 Agreement and Affordable Housing Provision and that if there was any such change that the application be returned to Committee.
62.11 After the completion of application DC/18/03636 and before the commencement of DC/18/02200 a short comfort break was taken between 3:20-3:26.
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DC/18/02200 Park Farm Barns, Vicarage Lane, Wherstead PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Minutes: 63.1 Item 3
Application DC/18/02200 Proposal Planning Application – Erection of 7 new commercial buildings providing 24 business units (B1 B2 and B8), 1 new general agricultural store with associated access following demolition of existing buildings. Creation of parking areas, landscaping, SuDS and a new access road. Site Location WHERSTEAD- Park Farm Barns, Vicarage Lane, Wherstead Applicant Tidal Hill Ltd.
63.2 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 with conditions.
63.3 Members considered the representation from the Parish Council representative, David Baldry.
63.4 Members considered the representation from the Objector, Robin Coates.
63.5 The Case Officer responded to the Objectors representation regarding the phasing of the development with regards to the construction and completion of the new road being moved from Phase 2 to Phase 1 of the development.
63.6 Members considered the representation from the Agent, Roger Welchman.
63.7 The Agent responded to a question from the Committee regarding the access road and that he did not know whether the road would be adopted by Suffolk County Council but that it would be built to their standard.
63.8 The Ward Member declared a non-pecuniary interest as he was very distantly related to the owner but had not contacted them in many years.
63.9 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Nick Ridley.
63.10 Members debated the application on the issues including: the timeframe of the development being completed, the provision of the new road, the construction and method plan of the site, the management of the site, the growth and expansion of the business and the improved access arrangements.
63.11 The Case Officer responded to Members questions that the applicant would be paying for the new access road.
63.12 Councillor Michael Holt proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation with the additional conditions as outlined by the Case Officer that the new access onto the A137 remains open and available for use at all times and is in place prior to the occupation of the first unit on Phase 1
63.13 Councillor Stephen Plumb seconded the proposal.
63.14 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to the Acting Chief Planning Officer to grant planning permission subject to conditions to his satisfaction and including:
1. Time limit (3 years) 2. To be built in accordance with approved drawings 3. Use restricted to those applied for [including agricultural for agriculture only] 4. No mezzanines to be inserted without further planning permission 5. Removal of B class pd + O etc 6. Details required of actual materials 7. No outside storage 8. Provision of landscape buffer within an agreed timescale + management plan 9. Provision of new access road [phase 1 or 18 months from commencement] 10.No external lighting ducting telecoms apparatus etc without pp 11.Removal of agricultural pd on new barns/site 12.Waste storage arrangements to be agreed 13.Signage strategy to be agreed ... view the full minutes text for item 63. |
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DC/17/05204 Land at Shrubland Nursery, Whatfield Road, Elmsett PDF 563 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 64.1 Item 4
Application DC/17/05204 Proposal Erection of up to 18 dwellings, erection of commercial nursery and creation of vehicular access, and demolition of existing buildings. Site Location ELMSETT – Land at Shrubland Nursery, Whatfield Road, Elmsett, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6LZ Applicant Mr N Monk
64.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site, and the Officer recommendation of approval with conditions.
64.3 Members considered the representation from the Parish Council Representative, Jeremy Francis.
64.4 The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the involvement of the Parish Council in the response to the Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA), that the Neighbourhood Plan was currently in stage 3 of the consultation where 51 dwellings had been allocated.
64.5 Councillor Alan Ferguson chose to reserve his comments for debate on the application.
64.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: other proposals that had been approved in Elmsett, the cumulative impact of development, the locally identified need and the tests associated with policy CS11.
64.7 The Case Officer advised Members that Core Strategy policies CS2 and CS11 had not been engaged as Babergh District Council could demonstrate a 5 year Housing land supply, the weight of the emerging Neighbourhood Plan setting a higher proportion of smaller developments.
64.8 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the adequacy of the roads in the area to support development, the weight of the emerging Neighbourhood Plan, the cumulative impact, the increase in the size of the village and its viability.
64.9 Councillor Peter Beer proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation.
64.10 Councillor Clive Arthey seconded the motion.
64.11 RESOLVED
(1) Subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Acting Chief planning Officer to secure:
- Secure 35% Affordable units including mix and tenure - Ecological Mitigation Contribution
(2) That the Acting Chief Planning Officer be authorised to grant Planning Permission subject to conditions including:
· Standard time limit · Reserved matters outline · Accord with approved plans · Access visibility splays · Access- estate roads detail · Surface water details · Agree and implement construction of carriageways and footways · Agree and implement parking, cycling, and manoeuvring areas · Details of surface water drainage scheme · Details of implementation, maintenance, and management of surface water drainage scheme. · Details of construction surface water management · Programme of archaeological work · Fire hydrant provision details · Sustainable efficiency measures · Secure mitigation and ecology enhancement measures · Lighting scheme- biodiversity · Construction Management Plan · As recommended by Environmental Health
(3) That in the event of the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured that the Acting Chief Planning Officer be authorised to refuse planning permission for reason(s) including:-
Inadequate provision of infrastructure contributions which would fail to provide compensatory benefits to the sustainability of the development and its wider impacts, contrary to the development plan and national planning policy.
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DC/18/03944 Land adjacent Well House, Round Maple, Edwardstone PDF 421 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 65.1 Item 5
Application DC/18/03944 Proposal Planning Application – Erection of 2no. 2 bed dwellings. Site Location EDWARDSTONE- Land adjacent Well House, Round Maple, Edwardstone, CO10 5PR Applicant Mr & Mrs P Milsom
65.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal, the layout of the site and the Officer Recommendation for refusal.
65.3 Members considered the representation from the Supporter, Jane Konopka.
65.4 Members considered the representation from the Agent, Peter Le Grys.
65.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Bryn Hurren.
65.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the role of Core Strategy Policy CS11 and the relationship with the Draft Local Plan and some of the options put forward within said draft. The Committee referred to the comments from the Ward Member regarding the population of the village not returning to Pre- World War 1 levels, and that the village was not classed as a core hinterland village.
65.7 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: that the isolated nature of the village should not stop growth in the village.
65.8 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that they must also consider the sustainability of the proposal if Members were minded to approve the application.
65.9 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including the sustainability of the proposal, the possible harm caused to the countryside, and the connectivity of the site.
65.10 Councillor Alan Ferguson proposed that the application be approved against the Officer Recommendation on the grounds that Members considered that the development would contribute to sustainable development supporting the hamlet of Round Maple, Edwardstone and beyond. Further to this that Officers are delegated authority to add appropriate conditions as necessary.
65.11 Councillor Stephen Plumb seconded the proposal.
65.12 RESOLVED
Approved against Officer Recommendation on the grounds that Members considered that the development would contribute to sustainable development supporting the Hamlet of Round Maple and Edwardstone beyond.
That authority is delegated to Officers to add appropriate conditions as necessary.
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DC/18/01383 Land at Brantham Hill, Brantham PDF 384 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 66.1Item 6
Application DC/18/01383 Proposal Planning Application- Erection of a single dwelling Site Location BRANTHAM- Land at Brantham Hill, Brantham, Suffolk, CO11 1SH Applicant Barkley Projects LLP
66.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site and the Officer Recommendation of Refusal.
66.3 Members considered the representation from the Applicants Representative, Sharon Smith.
66.4 The Applicant’s Representative responded to Members questions on issues including: the public open space on the application site under the previous application, that the land was not adopted by the District Council or the Parish.
66.5 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Alastair McCraw.
66.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: that the Council would be setting a precedent by approving the application on public open space, that some Members felt it would be unsafe to encourage children to conduct recreational activities next to the main road, that the strength of the reasons for refusal, and the likelihood of losing an appeal if sent to the Planning Inspectorate.
66.7 Councillor Michael Holt proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the Officer Recommendation.
66.8 Councillor Alan Ferguson seconded the motion.
66.9 RESOLVED
That the Acting Chief Planning Officer be authorised to refuse Planning Permission for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development, by virtue of its location, scale and siting, would result in a reduced quantum and amenity value of public open space approved pursuant to planning permission B/15/01737/FUL, a poor design outcome that is harmful to the amenity of the village residents and contrary to Policy CS15 and CS21 of the Babergh Core Strategy (2014) and paragraph 127 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. The proposal would fail to deliver sustainable development, contrary to CS1, CS11 and CS15 of the Babergh Core Strategy (2014) and the National Planning Policy Framework.
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