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SUBSTITUTIONS AND APOLOGIES Minutes: 17.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Barrett and Councillor Hinton.
17.2 Councillor Dawson substituted for Councillor Barrett.
17.3 Councillor Davis substitutes for Councillor Hinton.
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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: 18.1 Councillor Holt declared that, in respect of application numbers DC/22/00985 and DC/21/06519, he had previous involvement with the sites as a Member of Babergh District Council Cabinet and confirmed that he would approach the planning decision with an open mind and would make a decision based on the balance of facts presented.
18.2 Councillor Davis declared an Other Registerable Interest in respect of application number DC/20/03083 as the Babergh District Council representative for the Joint Advisory Committee and Partnership to Suffolk Coasts and Heaths (AONB). However, the item under discussion did not directly relate to the finances or wellbeing of that interest or affect the finances or wellbeing of that interest to a greater extent than the majority of inhabitants. Therefore, Councillor Davis was not prevented from participating in the debate and vote in respect of this application.
18.4 Councillor Busby declared an Other Registerable Interest in respect of application numbers DC/22/00985 and DC/21/06519 as Chair of Babergh District Growth and confirmed that dispensation had been granted by the Monitoring Officer.
18.5 Councillor Owen declared an Other Registerable Interest in respect of application numbers DC/22/00985 and DC/21/06519 as a Member of Sudbury Town Council. However, the item under discussion did not directly relate to the finances or wellbeing of that interest or affect the finances or wellbeing of that interest to a greater extent than the majority of inhabitants. Therefore, Councillor Davis was not prevented from participating in the debate and vote in respect of this application.
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PL/22/5 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 27 JULY 2022 PDF 232 KB Minutes: 19.1 Councillor Busby queried paragraph 16.4 of the minutes and stated that he had requested assurance from Planning Officers regarding pedestrian access to the wider site.
19.2 The Chief Planning Officer advised that a response would be provided to Councillor Busby.
It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 27 July 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: 20.1 The Governance Officer advised the Committee that a valid petition, with 23 verified signatures had been received in respect of application number DC/21/06519. A previous petition was received with a total of 249 names however this was rejected as there were no signatures included. The petition read as follows:
“We, the undersigned, wish to petition against the development of the former swimming pool site at Belle Vue Park in Sudbury into a multi-storey block of 42 living units by Churchill Retirement Living and to the development of Belle Vue House into two private dwellings by McCabe and Abel. Neither of these developments offers affordable housing which is in chronic short supply. Churchill's planning application removes existing pedestrian access to the park from the town centre.
The former swimming pool/skate-park site is Open Space as defined by the Open Space Act of 1906. The government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that open space/recreation land should not be built on unless an assessment shows the space to be surplus to requirements. This is not the case at Belle Vue - Babergh's own 2019 open space assessment highlighted concerns over the substantial 24-acre deficit of park and recreational land in Sudbury. Sudbury needs more open space of this kind and cannot afford to lose more.
Belle Vue House is a much-loved part of Sudbury's history and was a community asset used by the public for a wide variety of purposes over many years. It is neither fitting nor respectful to sell it to just two families.
There are serious issues about the increased traffic flow resulting from further development at Sudbury's busiest junction, poor accessibility to these sites and the detrimental effect on the environment of the town centre.”
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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 ________.
Minutes: 21.1 The Case Officer presented Members with a request for a site visit regarding application number DC/21/02671 – Wolsey Grange, providing Members with details of the proposals including: the location and layout of the site, and the reasons for a site visit.
21.2 Councillor Owen proposed that a site visit be undertaken.
21.2 Councillor Holt seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
To carry out a site inspection in respect of application number DC/21/02671.
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PL/22/6 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE PDF 158 KB An Addendum to Paper PL/22/6 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/22/8 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/22/6 be made as follows:-
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Additional documents:
Minutes: 23.1 Item 6A
Application DC/22/00985 Proposal Planning Application – Demolition of existing retaining wall to former swimming pool site. Construction of new retaining wall, park entrance landscaping to Belle Vue Park and pedestrian crossing to Cornard Road. Site Location Belle Vue Park, At the Roundabout Junction of Cornard Road and Newton Road, Sudbury Applicant Babergh District Council
23.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the ownership of the site, the site location and red line plan, the allocated uses of the land, the location of the proposed pedestrian crossing, the proposed landscaping plans, the location of the former swimming pool, alternative entrances to the site, emergency access plans, the existing entrance, and the officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the officer report.
23.3 The Case Officer and the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Senior Transport Planning Engineer responded to questions from Members on issues including: provision of parking spaces for disabled drivers, whether a traffic flow assessment had been undertaken, and the proposed plans for emergency access to the site.
23.4 The Chief Planning Officer and the Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the plans for the existing entrance, the safety of the proposed location of the pedestrian crossing, existing footpaths close to the entrance and any proposed plans for additional footpaths, whether wheelchair access had been considered, and the proposed access plans for delivery vehicles.
23.5 The SCC Senior Transport Planning Engineer responded to questions from Members regarding disabled vehicle access and proposed parking plans in the area.
23.6 The Case Officer responded to further questions from Members on issues including: the proposed landscaping plans, the design of the entrance and gates, and ecology conditions.
23.7 A break was taken from 11:25am until 11:37am.
23.8 The Chair confirmed to Members that although an email had been sent to the Governance Officer registering Ellen Murphy to speak on the application on behalf of Sudbury Town Council, Tim Register would instead be speaking at the meeting.
23.9 Ellen Murphy confirmed that she was transferring her right to speak to Tim Register. 23.9 Members considered the representation from Tim Register who spoke on behalf of Sudbury Town Council.
23.10 The Town Council Representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the equality impact assessment, the traffic flow at entrance to the park and whether the proposed crossing would impact the traffic flow in the opinion of the Town Council, and whether cycling is currently permitted in the park.
23.11 The Town Council Representative and the Case Officer responded to questions from Members regarding the size specifications of the proposed access ramp.
23.12 Members considered the representation from Polly Rodger Brown who spoke as an Objector.
23.13 The Objector responded to questions from Members on issues including: the comments from the structural engineers report collapsing of a wall, and the preferred plans of the Belle Vue Action Group.
23.14 Members considered the representation from Lee Carvell who spoke as ... view the full minutes text for item 23.
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DC/21/06519 BELLE VUE HOUSE & OLD SWIMMING POOL, NEWTON ROAD, SUDBURY, CO10 2RG PDF 473 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 24.1 Item 6B
Application DC/21/06519 Proposal Planning Application – Construction of 41no. Retirement Living apartments for older persons including communal facilities, access, car parking and associated landscaping. Conversion and restoration of Belle Vue House to form 2no. dwellings (following partial demolition) Site Location SUDBURY – Belle Vue House & Old Swimming Pool, Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RG Applicant Churchill Retirement Living Ltd
24.2 A break was taken from 13:03pm until 13:42pm after application number DC/22/00985 and before the commencement of application number DC/21/06519.
24.3 The Case Officer introduced the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the recommendation of refusal by Sudbury Town Council, the location and layout of the site, the history of the site, proposed access to the site, the proposed parking plans, appearance, design and internal layout of the retirement apartments, the proposed drainage strategy and landscaping plans, amenity space, and the officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the report.
24.4 The Chief Planning Officer advised Members of a proposed amendment to the Section 106 agreement to include the requirement for the occupation of the 41no. retirement apartments to be occupied by persons over 55 years old, and their dependants.
24.5 The Case Officer and the Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: emergency vehicle access, the lack of affordable housing units, any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contribution, and the financial viability of the scheme.
24.6 The Chief Planning Officer and the Planning Lawyer provided clarification to Members regarding the definition of public open space, mixed use and brownfields sites, and how these classifications relate to the site.
24.7 Members considered the representation from Ellen Murphy who spoke on behalf of Sudbury Town Council.
24.8 The Town Council Representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the length of time that the site has been in its current condition, the need for retirement properties in Sudbury, and whether the Town Council would be happy for Belle Vue House to be renovated.
24.9 Members considered the representation from Laura Knight who spoke as an Objector.
24.10 Following a question from Members the Governance Officer confirmed the details of the petition which had been received.
24.11 The Objector, the Chief Planning Officer and the Planning Lawyer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the definition of public open space and mixed use land and these applied to this application.
24.12 Members considered the representation from Lisa Matthewson who spoke as the Agent.
24.13 The Agent and the applicant, John McElholm, responded to questions from Members on issues including: the contributions paid by the developer at other development sites, the completion of a housing needs survey, whether the scheme would include on site support for residents, the timescales for delivery of the scheme and how this would coincide with the development of Belle Vue House, whether a new co-developer would become involved, the expected number of occupants, any consultation undertaken with local residents, ecological issues, the proposed design and size ... view the full minutes text for item 24.
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DC/22/02948 1 NORTHERN ROAD, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK, CO10 2YH PDF 192 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 25.1 The application was not heard due to the adjournment of the meeting.
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DC/20/03083 ERWARTON HALL FARMYARD, THE STREET, ERWARTON, SUFFOLK PDF 315 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 26.1 The application was not heard due to the adjournment of the meeting.
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DC/22/00754 FORMER CHAMBERS BUS DEPOT, CHURCH SQUARE, BURES ST MARY, SUFFOLK, CO8 5AB PDF 324 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 27.1 The application was not heard due to the adjournment of the meeting.
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