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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 85.1 There were no apologies for absence. |
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS To receive any declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests and other registerable and non-registerable interests by Members.
Minutes: 86.1 Councillor Hinton declared an other non registerable interest in respect of application number DC/22/03043 as a Member of his family is interred in the adjacent cemetery. |
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PL/22/22 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 14 DECEMBER 2022 PDF 84 KB Minutes: 87.1 Councillor McCraw commented that paragraph 84.11 of the minutes did not include the name of the proposer of the motion.
87.2 The Governance Officer confirmed that this would be amended to state that Councillor Beer proposed the motion.
It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 December 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: 88.1 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.
Minutes: 89.1 None received. |
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PL/22/23 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE PDF 121 KB An Addendum to Paper PL/22/23 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/22/23 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/22/23 be made as follows:-
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DC/21/02671 LAND NORTH OF THE A1071, IPSWICH (WOLSEY GRANGE) PDF 671 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 91.1 Item 6A
Application DC/21/02671 Proposal Outline Planning Permission (some matters reserved, access to be considered) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – Erection of up to 750No dwellings, and up to 3ha of primary education land, public open space, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), landscaping and highway improvements (accompanied by EIA Statement). Site Location Land North of The A1071, Ipswich Applicant Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd
91.2 The Chief Planning Officer provided an outline of the contents of the tabled papers to Members.
91.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and proposed layout of the site, the maximum proposed building heights and site density plan, the proposed landscaping plans, the assessment of the potential level of heritage harm, the proposed green infrastructure plan, and the Officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the report.
91.4 Councillor Jamieson entered the meeting at 09:45am. The Planning Lawyer confirmed that Councillor Jamieson would not take part in the debate or vote for application number DC/21/02671.
91.5 The Case Officer, the Chief Planning Officer, and the Senior Transport Planning Engineer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the strategy for development in Core and Hinterland villages, whether any proposed highway improvements had been considered, access to the site, the internal road layout of the site, the potential for overdevelopment, the primary education provision, and the comments from the owners of Red House Farm.
91.6 The Senior Transport Planning Engineer responded to further questions from Members regarding transport issues including: the proposed actions to assist the flow of traffic, the location of the access routes and proposed highways improvements, the timescales for commencement of the proposed highways improvements works and whether these could be conditioned, cycle routes, and whether a transport assessment had been completed.
91.7 The Case Officer and the Chief Planning Officer responded to further questions from Members on issues including: the projected housing numbers and housing density at the site, the local housing need, and the position of the Joint Local Plan in relation to the site.
91.8 Members considered the representation from Helen Davies who spoke on behalf of Sproughton Parish Council.
91.9 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the current number of dwellings in the village, and the number of recent developments.
91.10 Members considered the representation from Rhona Jermyn who spoke as an Objector.
91.11 The Objector responded to questions from Members on issues including: the location of the recent developments in the village, the local housing need, the current healthcare provision, and the location of the village boundary.
91.12 Members considered the representation from Struan Power who spoke as the applicant.
91.13 The Applicant responded to questions from Members on issues including: proposed highway improvement plans, traffic concerns, access routes to the site, traffic and construction management plans, the conditions raised by the Parish Council, the expected build time, and whether any retail floor space would be included.
91.14 The Governance ... view the full minutes text for item 91.
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DC/22/03043 THE RED LION, THE STREET, EAST BERGHOLT, SUFFOLK, C07 6TB PDF 481 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 92.1 Item 6B
Application DC/22/03043 Proposal Planning Application – Construction of 5no. dwellings, storage building with two bed and breakfast rooms for the Hotel and Brasserie, public convenience building (following demolition of existing Toilet Block) and alterations to car park. Site Location The Red Lion, The Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6TB Applicant Langham Property Company (Essex) Ltd
92.2 Councillor Beer left the meeting at 12:25pm
92.3 A break was taken from 12:25pm until 12:31pm, after application number DC/21/02671 and before the commencement of application number DC/22/03043.
92.4 Councillor Hinton confirmed that he would remain on the committee for the duration of the application and not speak as the Ward Member.
92.5 The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, the existing public car parking area, the proposed design and size of the dwellings, the proposed landscaping plans including the location of trees to be removed, the proposed public conveniences, the proposed changes to the layout of the coach and private vehicle parking area, and the officer recommendation of refusal as detailed in the report.
92.6 The Case Officer and the Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the existing and proposed number of car parking spaces, management of the residential car parking area, and the size of the parking bays.
92.7 The Chief Planning Officer and the Planning Lawyer responded to further questions from Members regarding the proposed changes to the car park.
92.8 Members considered the representation from Nigel Roberts who spoke on behalf of East Bergholt Parish Council.
92.9 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the number of coaches visiting the village, and the current usage of the car park and the public conveniences.
92.10 Members considered the representation from John Pearce who spoke as the Agent.
92.11 The Agent, and the Applicant, Jonathan Peachey, responded to questions from Members on issues including: the pre-application advice received, the benefits of the additional housing to the public house, the management of the residential parking area and what restrictions will be in place to prevent unauthorised parking, and the level of engagement with the Parish Council.
92.12 Members debated the application on issues including: the previous reconfigurations of the car park, the existing use of the car park and public conveniences, the proposed layout of the car park, access to the site, the local housing need, the need for tourist accommodation in the area, the sustainability of the location
92.13 Councillor McCraw proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the Officer recommendation.
92.14 Councillor Jamieson seconded the proposal.
92.15 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: other developments in the area, the Neighbourhood Plan, and the potential over development of the site.
By a vote of 6 votes for and 4 against
It was RESOLVED:
That the application is REFUSED planning permission/listed building consent/other for the following reason:-
The proposed development ... view the full minutes text for item 92.
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