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Venue: Virtual Teams Video Meeting

Contact: Robert Carmichael - Email: committees@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk - 01449 724930 

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56.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS

Minutes:

None received.

57.

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/20/05912 as an event director of Chilton Fields Parkrun.

 

Councillor Dave Muller declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest in application DC/20/05912 as a Member of Stowmarket Town Council.

 

58.

DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING

Minutes:

None declared.

59.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS

Minutes:

None declared.

60.

NA/20/11 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 17 FEBRUARY 2021 pdf icon PDF 262 KB

Minutes:

It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on the 17 February were confirmed as a true record.

Recorded Vote
TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 17 February 2021 be confirmed as a true record. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 61.

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

    Minutes:

    None received.

    62.

    NA/20/12 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS pdf icon PDF 245 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, representations were made as detailed below:

     

    Application Number

    Representations From:

    DC/20/05912

    James Bailey(Agent)

    Nicole Wright (Applicant)

    Mark Chapman (Applicant)

    DC/21/00113

    Glen Allen (Applicant)

    Cllr Richard Meyer (Ward Member)

    DC/21/00122

    Glen Allen (Applicant)

    Cllr Richard Meyer (Ward Member)

    DC/21/00101

    Glen Allen (Applicant)

    DC/20/05665

    None

     

    63.

    DC/20/05912 NORTHFIELD VIEW PHASE 2B, FULLER WAY, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK pdf icon PDF 430 KB

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    Minutes:

    63.1 Item 7A

     

    Application               DC/20/05912

    Proposal                  Reserved Matters Application following approval of Outline Planning Permission 5007/16 – Northfield View Phase 2b will be providing: 100No dwellings, including affordable housing; associated hard and soft landscaping and infrastructure; provision of public open space, footpath and cycleway.

    Site Location           STOWMARKET- Northfield View Phase 2B, Fuller Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk

    Applicant                 Taylor Wimpey East Anglia

     

    63.2 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 as detailed in the committee report.

     

    63.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the status of the travel plan, the ecology response in the tabled papers, that false chimneys were proposed on the application, that the properties were to be heated by Gas, the number of 2 bedroom market houses, the landscaping buffer, electric car charging points, energy efficiency measures, the construction management plan and triple parking on the site.

     

    63.4 Members considered the representation from James Bailey and Nicole Wright who spoke as the Agent and Applicant respectively.

     

    63.5 The Agent and Applicant and Mark Chapman (Applicant) responded to Members’ questions on issues including: triple parking on the proposal and the amount of visitor parking.

     

    63.6 Councillor Richard Meyer declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest as he knew the agent for the application under discussion.

     

    63.7 The Agents and Applicants responded to further questions from Members on issues including: disabled access  and adaptable homes, photovoltaic cells, advanced landscaping, how building regulations would impact the development and hedgehog friendly fencing.

     

    63.8 Members debated the application on the issues including: triple parking.

     

    63.9 Councillor Tim Passmore proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with the added delegation as follows:

     

    -        That the Chief Planning Officer is delegated Authority to secure further visitor parking where practically possible.

     

    63.10 Councillor Richard Meyer seconded the proposal.

     

    63.11 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: false chimneys, concerns over futureproofing the site, electric car charging points, the pathways and materials proposed, advanced landscaping.

     

    63.12 By a unanimous vote

     

    63.13 RESOLVED

     

    That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

     

    (1)    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:

     

    • Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application)

    • Ecological enhancements to be implemented

    • Landscape implementation

    • Street lighting scheme as approved

    • Garages to be used only for parking of vehicles/storage of household items

    • Construction Plan implemented

    • Construction hours of operation

    • Water, energy and resource efficiency measures to be agreed

    • Electric Vehicle Charging Scheme to be agreed

    • Provision of roads and footpaths prior to occupation

     

    (2)    And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary:

     

    Pro active working statement

    • SCC Highways  ...  view the full minutes text for item 63.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/20/05912 be APPROVED as detailed in the officer recommendation with the added delegation to the Chief Planning Officer to secure further visitor parking where practically possible. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 64.

    DC/21/00113 SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION, RICHER CLOSE, BADWELL ASH, SUFFOLK, IP31 3ET pdf icon PDF 383 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    64.1 A short comfort break was taken between 11:03-11:15 after the completion of DC/20/05912 but before the commencement of DC/21/00113.

     

    64.2  Item 7B

     

    Application               DC/21/00113

    Proposal                  Planning Application – Change of use of sheltered accommodation common room to 1no. general needs domestic dwellinghouse, erection of a single storey rear extension and external alterations.

    Site Location           BADWELL ASH- Sheltered Accommodation, Richer Close, Badwell Ash, Suffolk, IP31 3ET

    Applicant                 Mid Suffolk District Council

     

    64.3 The Area Planning Manager outlined that time limited provisions which had been introduced during the coronavirus lockdown and was the reason why the application was before the committee.

     

    64.4 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 as detailed in the report.

     

    64.5 The Case Officer responded to Members questions on issues including: PV panels, the current status of the boiler room.

     

    64.6 Members considered the representation from Glen Allen who spoke as the Applicant.

     

    64.7 The Applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: solar PV panels and air source heat pumps.

     

    64.8 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Richard Meyer.

     

    64.9 Councillor Dave Muller proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation with the additional condition as follows:

     

    -        Photovoltaic panels to be agreed.

     

    64.10 By a unanimous vote

     

    64.11 RESOLVED

     

    That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT planning permission.

     

    (1)  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)

     

    (2)  And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary:

    · Pro active working statement

    · Land Contamination

     

    Additional Condition:

     

    -        Photovoltaic panels to be agreed.

     

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/21/00113 be APPROVED as detailed in the officer recommendation with the additional condition for Photovoltaic Panels To be agreed. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 65.

    DC/21/00122 COMMON ROOM AT, VICTORIA GARDENS, WATTISFIELD, SUFFOLK pdf icon PDF 395 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    65.1 Item 7C

     

    Application               DC/21/00122

    Proposal                  Planning Application- Change of use of common room to dwellinghouse (bungalow) including a extension to rear elevation and parking.

    Site Location           WATTISFIELD – Common Room At, Victoria Gardens, Wattisfield, Suffolk

    Applicant                 Mid Suffolk District Council

     

     

    65.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, and the officer recommendation which had been updated to include the following condition: that the hedge be retained or submission of details for a replacement.

     

    65.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the type of hedge, the surfacing proposed for the car parking spaces.

     

    65.4 Members considered the representation from Glenn Allen who spoke as the Applicant.

     

    65.5 The Applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: new air source heat pumps being installed, that the oil tank would be removed, that the spaces for the car park would be permeable, electric car charging points, and the electrical supply to the property.

     

    65.6 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Richard Meyer.

     

    65.7 Councillor John Matthissen proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the updated officer recommendation.

     

    65.8 Councillor Dave Muller seconded the proposal.

     

    65.8 By a unanimous vote.

     

    65.9 RESOLVED

     

    That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT planning permission.

     

    (1)  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)

    · Highways - Provision of Parking and Manoeuvring Areas

     

    (2) And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary:

     

    ·Pro active working statement

     

    Additional condition:

     

    That the hedge be retained or submission of details for a replacement.

     

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/21/00122 be APPROVED as detailed in the updated officer recommendation. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 66.

    DC/21/00101 8A SCHOOL CLOSE, NORTON, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP31 3LZ pdf icon PDF 385 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    66.1 Item 7D

     

    Application               DC/21/00101

    Proposal                  Planning Application – Change of use of Common Room to dwelling house (bungalow) to include parking upgrades. (Retention of works to building under Covid 19 permitted development).

    Site Location           NORTON -  8A School Close, Norton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3LZ

    Applicant                 Mid Suffolk District Council

     

    66.2 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.

     

    66.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the cladding colour and the proposed heating systems.

     

    66.4 Members considered the representation from Glenn Allen who spoke as the Applicant.

     

    66.5 The Applicant responded to questions from Members’ on issues including: the colour of the cladding, the layout of the interior of the site, the retention of the ambulance space.

     

    66.6 Members debated the application on the issues including: the parking issues along the road.

     

    66.7 Councillor Sarah Mansel proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation.

     

    66.8 Councillor Dave Muller seconded the motion.

     

    66.9 By a unanimous vote

     

    66.10 RESOLVED

     

    That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT planning permission.

     

    (1)    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)

     

    (2)    And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary:

     

    ·Pro active working statement

     

     

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That DC/21/00101 be APPROVED as detailed in the officer recommendation. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 67.

    DC/20/05665 BARN AT LITTLE MEADOWS FARM, BANYARDS GREEN, LAXFIELD, IP13 8EU pdf icon PDF 271 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    67.1 Item 7E

     

    Application               DC/20/05665

    Proposal                  Planning Application – Erection of 1no dwelling (following demolition of barn, alternative scheme approved DC/19/05712)

    Site Location           LAXFIELD – Barn at Little Meadows Farm, Banyards Green, Laxfield, IP13 8EU

    Applicant                 Mr and Mrs Jamie and Anna Martin-Edwards

     

     

    67.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site and officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the committee report.

     

    67.3 Councillor Dave Muller proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor Tim Passmore seconded the motion.

     

    67.4 By a unanimous vote.

     

    67.5 RESOLVED  

     

    That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

     

    (1)    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 (3yrs for implementation of scheme from date of issue)

    · Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application)

    · Cycle Storage and Bin Storage to be located within existing secured shed on site.

    · Wildlife Lighting Strategy

    · Work in accordance with Ecological Appraisal Recommendations · Biodiversity Enhancements Strategy to be agreed

    · Removal of PD Rights (Class A-D)

    · Provision for parking provided prior to occupation

    · Visibility splays and no obstruction over 0.6 metres

     

    (2) And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary:

     

    Pro active working statement

    • SCC Highways notes

    • Support for sustainable development principles

     

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That DC/20/05665 be APPROVED as detailed in the officer recommendation. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 68.

    SITE INSPECTION

    Note: Should a site inspection be required for any of the applications this will be decided at the meeting.

    Minutes:

    68.1 None requested.