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46.

SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES

Minutes:

46.1    Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Simon Barrett.

 

46.2    Councillor Michael Holt substituted for Councillor Simon Barrett.

 

47.

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

 

Minutes:

47.1    None declared.

48.

PL/21/11 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 AUGUST 2021 pdf icon PDF 407 KB

Minutes:

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2021 were confirmed and signed as a true record.

Recorded Vote
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2021 Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 49.

    PL/21/12 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 25 AUGUST 2021 pdf icon PDF 275 KB

    Minutes:

    It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 25 August 2021 were confirmed and signed as  a true record.

    Recorded Vote
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    To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 25 August 2021 Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 50.

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

    Minutes:

    50.1    None received.

    51.

    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.

     

    Minutes:

    51.1    None requested.

    52.

    PL/21/13 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE pdf icon PDF 56 KB

    An Addendum to Paper PL/21/13 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/21/13 and the speakers responded to questions put to them as provided for under those arrangements.

     

    Application Number

    Representations From

    DC/21/00754

    Brian Bowen (Applicant)

    DC/21/02319

    David Watts (Long Melford Parish Council)

    Alex Clark (Applicant)

    Councillor Elisabeth Malvisi (Ward Member)

     

     

    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/21/13 be made as follows:-

     

    53.

    DC/21/00754 GCB FACTORY AND PREMISES, LOWER ROAD, GLEMSFORD, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK, C010 7QS pdf icon PDF 535 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    53.1    Item 7a

     

              Application              DC/21/00754

    Proposal                  Planning Application – Part demolition and replacement of existing logistics space, new construction of a biomass boiler building and bridge link, alterations to existing logistics building to accommodate a new chocolate production facility, construction of a new waste water treatment building, new gatehouse and 2 weighbridge offices, and other associated works.

    Site Location           GLEMSFORD - GCB Factory and Premises, Lower Road, Glemsford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 7QS

              Applicant                 GCB Cocoa

     

     

     

    53.2    The Ward Members, Councillor Plumb and Councillor Holt, confirmed that they would remain as part of the committee and not speak as Ward Members.

     

    53.3    The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, the reason for the application being presented to the committee, the contents of the tabled papers, the landscape impact of the proposal, and the officer recommendation to delegate authority to the Chief Planning Officer as detailed in the report.

     

    53.4    The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the appearance of the buildings, the view of the site from the nearby listed building, the height difference between the existing buildings on site and the proposed buildings, the building density across the site and the length of time the development would take to be completed.

     

    53.5    Members considered the representation from Brian Bowen who spoke on behalf of the applicant.

     

    53.6    The applicant responded to questions from Members on issues including: the processes to be undertaken at the plant, the requirements for the height of the buildings, waste water drainage, whether there will be an increase in Heavy Goods Vehicle traffic in the local area, the potential employments opportunities and the time frame for completion of the development.

     

    53.7    Members debated the application on issues including: the potential employment opportunities in the area, the benefits of less Heavy Goods Vehicle movements, and the length of time that the development would take to be completed, the size of the proposed buildings and their proximity to the road, and the economic benefits to the area.

     

    53.8    The Strategic Projects and Delivery Manager responded to questions from Members regarding the timeframe for the works, and the Ecological Toxicology report contained in the tabled papers.

     

    53.9    Councillor Beer moved the Officer recommendation as detailed in the committee report.

     

    53.10  Councillor Ayres seconded the recommendation.

     

    53.11  Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the location of the site, the benefits to the local area and the long-term plans for maintenance of the buildings.

     

    By a vote of 10 votes for, and 1 abstention

     

    It was RESOLVED:

     

    (1)      That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to determine the planning application, working pro-actively with the applicant to find solutions which mean that the application can be approved where possible (and securing any conditions and obligations as may be required if minded to grant planning permission).

     

    (2)      In the event that, in the opinion of the Chief Planning Officer, accounting for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That determination of application number DC/21/00754 be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer as detailed in the Officer recommendation. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 54.

    DC/21/02319 LAND TO THE EAST OF, STATION ROAD, LONG MELFORD, SUFFOLK, CO10 9HP pdf icon PDF 5 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    54.1    Item 7B

     

              Application              DC/21/02319

    Proposal                  Submission of Details (Reserved Matters) and Discharge of Conditions 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 21, 22 and 24 under Outline Planning Permission DC/18/00606. Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for the erection of 150no dwellings and associated infrastructure.

    Site Location           LONG MELFORD – Land to the East Of, Station Road, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9HP

              Applicant                 Bloor Homes

     

     

    54.2    A short break was taken from 10:43am until 11:05am, after application number DC/21/00754 and before the commencement of DC/21/02319.

     

    54.3    The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the layout and location of the site, the proposed amendments to the development since the application was last presented to committee, and the officer recommendation of approval.

     

    54.4    The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the conditions to be discharged, the management plan for the site, whether any piling work would be required and what control measures would be put in place to minimise disturbance, and the location of the existing overhead cables.

     

    54.5    Members considered the representation from David Watts who spoke on behalf of Long Melford Parish Council.

     

    54.6    Members considered the representation from Alex Clark who spoke on behalf of the applicant.

     

    54.7    The applicant responded to questions from Members on issues including: engagement with the local community, landscaping, the proposed heating systems in the buildings, the installation of PV panels, the site management plans, and the mix of housing on the site.

     

    54.8    The agent, James Bailey, responded to questions from Members regarding whether consideration was given to the strategic plan.

     

    54.9    The applicant responded to further questions from Members on issues including: which houses the PV panels would be installed upon, electric vehicle charging point and whether there would be an adequate electrical supply, and cycle path connectivity to the village.

     

    54.10  Members considered the representation from Councillor Elisabeth Malvisi who spoke as the Ward Member.

     

    54.11  The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: construction vehicle parking on site and in the surrounding area.

     

    54.12  Members debated the application on issues including: how the applicant had addressed the previous concerns of Members, and the amendments which had been made to the proposal.

     

    54.13  Councillor Beer proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation.

     

    54.14  The motion was seconded by Councillor Beer.

     

    54.15  Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the ease of incorporating environmental measures into proposed plans, the size of the entrance to the site, potential parking issues on site, and the provision for the development of cycle ways on the site.

     

    54.16  The Chief Planning Officer advised that an informative note would be added regarding agreement to provide a defibrillator to support the Babergh District Council Wellbeing Strategy.

     

    By a unanimous vote

     

    It was RESOLVED:

     

    (1)           That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to APPROVE the Reserved Matters as described subject to conditions as summarised below and those  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/21/02319 be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Ad-Hoc Carried
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