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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: Apologies of absence were received from Councillor Wendy Turner.
Councillor Rowland Warboys substituted for Councillor Turner. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS Minutes: Councillor Sarah Mansel declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest in application DC/19/00959 as she was friends with the owner of one of the Listed buildings detailed in the report and that she had previously been the Ward Member for the area of DC/19/01236 prior to the boundary changes earlier in 2019.
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: All Members declared that they had been lobbied on applications DC/19/00959, DC/18/03147 & DC/19/01236. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: None declared. |
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NA/19/9 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 PDF 264 KB Minutes: It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on the 18 September 2019 were confirmed and signed as a true record subject to the correction as follows:
- That in paragraph 44.17, the condition of “standard time limit” be removed as the conditions later refer to 18 months as agreed by the Committee. |
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S PETITION SCHEME Minutes: The Governance Officer advised Members that 1 new petition had been received and that there is an update regarding 1 other petition.
A petition signed by 87 valid signatories had been received regarding planning application DC/19/01236 supporting the following statement “That application DC/19/01236 be refused.”
The Governance Officer advised Members that a further 35 valid signatories had been submitted opposing application DC/19/01558 which had previously been reported to Committee on the 21 August 2019 and Council on the 27 June 2019.
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NA/19/10 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 146 KB Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.
Additional documents: Minutes: In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications a representation was made as detailed below:
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DC/19/00959 LAND NORTH EAST OF, CHAPEL ROAD, MENDLESHAM, SUFFOLK PDF 453 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 55.1 Item A
Application DC/19/00959 Proposal Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) – Erection of up to 49 no. dwellings and construction of Vehicular Access Site Location MENDLESHAM – Land North East of, Chapel Road, Mendlesham, Suffolk Applicant Mr E and Mr B Bauly
55.2 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.
55.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the response from the floods team, the location of amenities in the village, the consultee comments from Heritage, that a footpath was proposed, and that all permitted development rights would be removed.
55.4 Members considered the representation from Mike Exley of Mendlesham Parish Council who spoke against the application.
55.5 Members considered the representation from Terry Moore, who spoke as an Objector.
55.6 The Objector responded to Members’ questions on issues including: flooding that had occurred in the past decade, the purpose of the Community Land Trust, and the immediate housing need within the village.
55.7 Members considered the representation from David Barker who spoke as the Applicant.
55.8 The Applicant responded to Members questions on issues including: the details of the Surface Water Drainage System and the wildlife and amenity benefits of the site.
55.9 Members considered the representation from Councillor Andrew Stringer who spoke against the application.
55.10 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that there was a very small amount of weight that could be associated with the Draft Joint Local Plan.
55.11 The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the extent of flooding in the area and the consultation responses for the application.
55.12 A break was taken between 10:40-11:27 for Officers to confirm that the consultee comments were the most up to date. A set of updated consultee comments which had been omitted from the agenda were circulated to Members. Members were given the appropriate time by the Chair to read through the new consultation documents put before Members.
55.13 The Area Planning Manager apologised for the inconvenience caused and that the revised consultee comments before Members did not change the officer recommendation of approval.
55.14 Members debated the application on the issues including: the weight of the neighbourhood plan, the weight of the existing Local Plan and the Draft Joint Local plan, the drainage on the site and associated flood risk, that the proposal did not meet the criteria of the Mendlesham Neighbourhood Plan.
55.15 Councillor John Field proposed that the application be refused for the reasons as detailed below:
- The Application fails in principle to demonstrate sympathetic design as required by the Mendlesham Neighbourhood Plan (Policy MP1) by exceeding 20 houses, failing to provide a design that is sympathetic to the area by creating an urban environment, not demonstrating that dwellings would have minimum environmental impact, that it does not demonstrate green space potential and is contrary to policies CS1 and H7. - And that ... view the full minutes text for item 55. |
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DC/18/03147 LAND OFF STATION ROAD AND GLEBE WAY, MENDLESHAM, STOWMARKET, IP14 5RT PDF 455 KB Additional documents: |
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DC/19/01236 LAND OFF HAWES LANE, NORTON, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP31 3LS PDF 428 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 57.1 Item C
Application DC/19/01236 Proposal Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) – Erection of 20 dwellings and construction of vehicular access, pedestrian link, and vehicle passing bay. Site Location NORTON - Land off Hawes Lane, Norton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3LS Applicant Ash Property Consortium Ltd
57.2 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.
57.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the access arrangements to the site, the links to the local area, the population of Norton, access for the fire service, the road widening proposal and the further highways proposals.
57.4 Members considered the representation from David Etechells-Butler of Norton Parish Council who spoke against the application.
57.5 Members considered the representation from Andy Sedgwick who spoke as an objector.
57.6 The Objector responded to Members questions on issues including: the number of houses in the immediate surrounding area.
57.7 Members considered the representation from Philip Cobbold who spoke as the Agent.
57.8 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the Affordable Housing provision, the ownership of the land, the safety of all road users accessing the application site.
57.9 Members debated the application on the issues including: the highway safety of the proposal, the material weight of the petition, the visibility splays from the sites access
57.10 Councillor John Field left the meeting at 13:23
57.11 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the proposed widening of the road.
57.12 Councillor David Muller proposed that the application be refused for the reasons as detailed below:
- The proposed development accessing Hawes Lane would, if approved, likely result in a significant conflict between cars and pedestrians by construction traffic and during the lifetime of the development and given the design and character of the lane would be detrimental to highway safety and amenity for existing residents. Furthermore the likely impact including number of cars, wear and tear would be visually detrimental to the character of the lane. On this basis it is contrary to Policies T10, GP1 and H16 of the Local Plan, FC1.1 of the Focus Review and NPPF section 12 paragraphs 108 and 110.
57.13 Councillor Lavinia Hadingham seconded the motion.
57.14 By 5 votes to 1 with 1 Abstention.
57.15 RESOLVED
That the application is refused for the following reason:
- The proposed development accessing Hawes Lane would, if approved, likely result in a significant conflict between cars and pedestrians by construction traffic and during the lifetime of the development and given the design and character of the lane would be detrimental to highway safety and amenity for existing residents. Furthermore the likely impact including number of cars, wear and tear would be visually detrimental to the character of the lane. On this basis it is contrary to Policies T10, GP1 and H16 of the Local Plan, FC1.1 of the Focus Review and NPPF section ... view the full minutes text for item 57. |
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DC/19/01558 THE BUNGALOW, THE STREET, THORNHAM MAGNA, EYE, SUFFOLK IP23 8HB PDF 545 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 58.1 A Lunch break was taken between 13:37- 14:10 after the completion of application DC/19/01236 but before the commencement of DC/19/01558. It was noted that Councillor Rachel Eburne left the meeting during the lunch break.
58.2 Item D
Application DC/19/01558 Proposal Householder Planning Application – Construction of a bridge to provide vehicular access. Site Location THORNHAM MAGNA – The Bungalow, The Street, Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8HB Applicant Abbey Lane Properties
58.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the update since the previous Committee, and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.
58.4 Members considered the representation from Jennifer Vaudrey of Thornham Magna Parish Meeting.
58.5 Following questions from Members’, the Case Officer clarified which trees were proposed to be moved to enable the visibility splay from the proposed access.
58.6 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Rowland Warboys.
58.7 Members debated the application on the issues including: the disingenuous nature of the proposal.
58.8 Councillor Lavinia Hadingham proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor Dave Muller seconded the motion.
58.9 By a unanimous vote
58.10 RESOLVED
That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to GRANT Planning Permission subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:
· Standard time limit · Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application) · Landscape mitigation measures · Ecological mitigation measures · SCC Recommended Highways conditions |
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DC/19/03729 LAND OFF, LUFF MEADOW, NEEDHAM MARKET, SUFFOLK PDF 425 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 59.1 Item E
Application DC/19/03729 Proposal Submission of details for reserved matters following grant of outline planning permission DC/18/02050 dated 20th March 2019 – Appearance, Landscape, Scale, layout for 28 No. dwellings Site Location NEEDHAM MARKET – Land off, Luff Meadow, Needham Market, Suffolk Applicant Foregain LTD
59.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the contents of the tabled papers and the officer recommendation of approval with conditions.
59.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that the highways details have been approved on the outline application.
59.4 Members considered the representation from Martin Last who spoke as the Agent.
59.5 The Agent responded to Members questions on issues including: the sustainability measures proposed.
59.6 Members considered the email representation from Councillor Mike Norris which was read out by the Chair.
59.7 Members debated the application on the issues including: the layout of the proposed houses, the proposed sustainability measures, and the impact and implementation of building regulations.
59.8 Councillor Dave Muller proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor Lavinia Hadingham seconded the proposal.
59.9 By a unanimous vote.
59.10 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to issue the approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscape and scale) subject to the conditions and informatives outlined below:
- Conditions
· Condition to tie the Reserved Matters hereby considered to the Outline permission previously granted; · Development to be undertaken in accordance with the approved drawings; · External facing and roofing materials to be submitted and agreed prior to works above slab level; · Noise report to be submitted for plots 1 to 11 to outline measures to protect residential amenity of development close to the railway line; · Noise attenuation measures as outlined within the agreed noise report to be enacted prior to occupation of any of the dwellings at plots 1 to 11; and · Details of enclosure to the parking court serving plots 24-28 (inclusive).
Informatives · Positive working in line with the NPPF; · Informative to remind the developer of their obligations with regards to discovery of contamination on site; · Any discharge to a watercourse or groundwater needs to comply with the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017; · Any discharge of surface water to a watercourse that drains into an Internal Drainage Board catchment is subject to payment of a surface water developer contribution; · Any works to lay new surface water drainage pipes underneath the public highway will need a section 50 license under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991; and · Any works to a main river may require an environmental permit.
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SITE INSPECTION Note: Should a site inspection be required for any of the applications this will be agreed at the meeting.
Minutes: None requested. |