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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 68.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Helen Davies. Councillor Lee Parker substituted for Councillor Davies. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND OTHER REGSITERABLE OR NON REGISTERABLE INTERESTS BY MEMBERS Minutes: 69.1 Councillor Parker declared an other registerable interest in respect of application numbers DC/23/03653 and DC/23/04452 as the Ward Member for Leavenheath. Councillor Parker confirmed that he would remain on the Committee for these two applications and not speak as the Ward Member.
69.2 Councillor Maybury declared an other registerable interest in respect of application numbers DC/23/03653 and DC/23/04452 as a Trustee of Friends of Lavenham Library. |
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: 70.1 There were no declarations of lobbying. |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: 71.1 There were no declarations of personal site visits. |
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BPL/23/15 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 10 JANUARY 2024 PDF 76 KB Minutes: By a vote of 10 votes For and 1 Abstention
It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 January 2024 be 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: 73.1 None received |
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SITE INSPECTIONS In addition to any site inspections which the Committee may consider to be necessary, the Area Planning Manager will report on any other applications which require site inspections.
Minutes: 74.1 None received. |
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BPL/23/16 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE PDF 121 KB An Addendum to Paper BPL/23/16 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.
Minutes: 75.1 The Chair advised Members that application number DC/21/02405 had been removed from the agenda prior to the commencement of the meeting.
75.2 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/ 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 BPL/23/16 be made as follows:-
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DC/23/03653 LAND EAST OF BLACKTHORN WAY AND CAMPION WAY, LEAVENHEATH, SUFFOLK PDF 448 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 76.1 Item 8A
76.2 The Case Officer introduced the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, site constraints, the Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan, the proposed site plan including location of the footpaths, the proposed landscaping plan, the proposed housing mix, the proximity to surrounding development, the proposed drainage scheme, the preliminary access design, and the Officer recommendation of refusal as detailed in the report. The Case Officer advised Members of a correction to paragraph 2.2 of the report and confirmed that this paragraph referred to flats and not houses.
76.3 A break was taken from 09:51am until 09:58am.
76.4 The Area Planning Manager advised Members of an additional reason for refusal relating to the lack of biodiversity net gain.
76.5 The Case Officer and the Area Planning Manager responded to questions from Members on issues including: the lack of biodiversity net gain offered by the development, the lack of an S106 agreement and how this affected the deliverability of the scheme, the distance of the development from local schools and pedestrian access to them, and the current position of the holding objection from Highways.
76.6 Members considered the representation from Paul Mortlock who spoke on behalf of Leavenheath Parish Council.
76.7 The Parish Council representative responded to question from Members on issues including: the level of volunteers for the Parish Council and local organisations.
76.8 Members considered the representation from Michael Smith who spoke as the agent.
76.9 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether the applicant would consider an S106 agreement, whether the applicant would consider the inclusion of a footpath, the proposed access to the site, the speed limit at the entrance to the site, what housing needs surveys have been undertaken, and the proposed plans for water and drainage issues.
76.10 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members regarding the suitability of the proposed drainage plans.
76.11 The Agent responded to further questions from Members on issues including: access to the woodland area, and the housing mix.
76.12 The Case Officer responded to a question from Members regarding the number of recent applications in Leavenheath which are outside of the built-up area boundary.
76.13 Members debated the application on issues including: the concerns from local residents over the potential flooding and drainage issues and the need for a definite flood mitigation plan to be in place, and the housing needs for the area.
76.14 The Case Officer responded to a question from Members regarding the housing needs and the allocation within the Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan and the Joint Local Plan.
76.15 ... view the full minutes text for item 76.
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DC/23/04452 LAND SOUTH OF HIGH ROAD, LEAVENHEATH PDF 459 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 77.1 Item 8B
77.2 A break was taken from 10:44am until 10:54am, after application number DC/23/03653 and before the commencement of application number DC/23/00452. Councillor Grandon left the meeting at 10:44am.
77.3 The Case Officer introduced application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including the location of the site, the site constraints, the Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan, the proposed access to the site, the proposed landscaping plan, the housing mix, the alternative surface water drainage scheme, the view from the site considered to be of community importance, and the Officer recommendation of refusal.
77.4 The Area Planning Manager advised Members of an additional reason for refusal relating to the lack of biodiversity net gain.
77.5 The Case Officer, responded to questions from Members on issues including: the inclusion of landscaping and access details in an Outline Planning application, any pre application advice provided to the applicant, the response received from Suffolk County Council Highways, and the proposed housing mix.
77.6 The Area Planning Manager and the Planning Lawyer responded to questions from Members regarding the condition relating to the biodiversity net gain of the development.
77.7 Members considered the representation from Paul Mortlock who spoke on behalf of Leavenheath Parish Council.
77.8 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the reasons for the Parish Council’s objections to the development, the location of the development, and the proposed housing mix.
77.9 Members considered the representation from the Susanna Rendall who spoke as the Applicant.
77.10 The Area Planning Manager responded to questions from Members relating to the allocation of the site within the Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan and the Joint Local Plan.
77.11 The Applicant responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether consideration could be given to reducing the number of dwellings, the proposed drainage plans, the reasons for a full planning application not being submitted, any pre application advice received regarding the numbers of dwellings, the housing needs assessment, and the allocation of the site within the Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan and the Joint Local Plan.
77.12 Members debated the application on issues including: the effect of recent changes in planning policy, including the adoption of the Joint Local Plan Part 1, on the application, the open space provision, potential surface water drainage issues, the sustainability of the location, the proposed drainage scheme, and the Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan including the identified housing needs and the allocation of the site.
77.13 Councillor Regester proposed the application be refused as detailed in the Officer recommendation and with the additional reason for refusal, as read out by the Area Planning Manager.
77.14 Councillor Plumb seconded the proposal.
By a vote of 7 votes For and 3 Against
It was RESOLVED:
That the application is REFUSED planning permission based ... view the full minutes text for item 77.
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DC/21/02405 LAND EAST OF ARTISS CLOSE AND ROTHERAM ROAD, BILDESTON, SUFFOLK PDF 257 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 78.1 Application number DC/21/02405 was removed from the agenda before the commencement of the meeting.
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