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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 146.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Humphreys MBE and Councillor Passmore.
146.2 Councillor Guthrie substituted for Councillor Humphreys MBE.
146.3 Councillor Hadingham substituted for Councillor Passmore.
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS Minutes: 147.1 Councillor Eburne declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/06966 as a family member is employed by the applicant.
147.2 Councillor Matthissen declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/06882 as the development site can be seen from his home.
147.3 Councillor Meyer declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/06966 as he knows the agent personally.
147.4 Councillor Mansel declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/06966 as she owns a property on Onehouse Road.
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: 148.1 All Members, with the exception of Councillor Hadingham and Councillor Guthrie, declared that they had been lobbied in respect of application number DC/21/06966.
148.2 Councillor Meyer, Councillor Eburne and Councillor Mansel declared that they had been lobbied in respect of application number DC/21/06882.
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: 149.1 Councillor Meyer and Councillor Mansel declared personal site visits in respect of DC/21/06966.
149.2 Councillor Matthissen and Councillor Field declared personal site visits in respect of DC/21/06882.
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NA/21/26 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 09 MARCH 2022 PDF 264 KB Minutes: It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 09 March 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: 151.1 None received. |
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NA/21/26 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 144 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 152.1 In accordance with the Councils procedures for public speaking on planning applications, representations were made as detailed below:
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DC/21/06966 LAND TO THE SOUTH OF, UNION ROAD, ONEHOUSE, SUFFOLK PDF 328 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 153.1 Item 7A Application DC/21/06966 Proposal Application for approval of reserved matters following grant of planning permission DC/20/0110 Town and Country Planning – Submission of details for the Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for the erection of up to 146No dwellings (some single storey and affordable) including vehicular and pedestrian accesses, public open space, play space, landscaping, associated highways, drainage and utilities infrastructure. Site Location ONEHOUSE – Land to the South of, Union Road, Onehouse, Suffolk Applicant Bloor Homes Eastern
153.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, the proposed parking plan, the housing mix, the location of affordable housing within the site, access to the site, the proposed landscaping plans, the housing design, the contents of the tabled papers and the officer recommendation of approval.
153.3 The Case Officer and the Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the proximity of the allocated parking spaces to the dwellings, whether a statement would be provided by Place Services, the proposed footpaths and cycle paths, the proposed heating types, the plans for the drainage system, whether the insulation met future or current building standards, the parking plans and provision of Electric Vehicle charging points, the location for collection and storage of waste, and the installation of solar PV panels.
153.4 Members considered the representation from Alex Clarke who spoke as the applicant.
153.5 The applicant, and the agent, James Bailey, responded to questions from Members on issues including: the hydrogen conversion kit, how many properties would have solar panels installed, whether the applicant would consider enhancing the hedge to minimise light penetration from traffic, the proposed plans for the foot path and cycle path, and the proposed heating systems.
153.6 Members considered the representation from Councillor John Matthissen who spoke as the Ward Member.
153.7 Members debated the application on issues including: the proposed heating systems, the provision of cycle paths, the design of the housing, the proposed parking plan, sustainability issues, compliance with disability access building regulations, and the installation of PV panels.
153.8 Councillor Meyer proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation and with additional conditions relating to landscaping and the seating area, and additional information in relation to ecology issues, landscaping and cycle paths.
153.9 Councillor Guthrie seconded the proposal.
153.10 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: landscaping, cycle paths, and disability access.
153.11 Councillor Meyer and Councillor Guthrie agreed to the following:
Delegate authority to Chief Planning Officer to:
ii) review and seek revisions to landscaping and no mow areas to ensure ecological options are safeguarded iii) explore options for increasing cycling and revision to create cycle way to southwestern corner of the site iv) review ecology enhancements and use of dead trees as habitat subject to condition 20.
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DC/21/06882 AGRICULTURAL LAND NORTH OF, BARKING ROAD, NEEDHAM MARKET, SUFFOLK PDF 350 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 154.1 Item 7B
Application DC/21/06882 Proposal Application for Outline Planning Permission (Access to be considered, Appearance, Landscape, Layout and Scale to be reserved) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – Erection of up to 279 No. dwellings (including 100 affordable) (re-submission of DC/20/05046). Site Location NEEDHAM MARKET – Agricultural Land North of, Barking Road, Needham Market, Suffolk Applicant Mr David Willis, Mrs Marlene Perry and Mr Michael Watson
154.2 A break was taken from 11:03am until 11:13am, after application number DC/21/06966 and before the commencement of application number DC/21/06882.
154.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: details of the previously refused applications at the site, the site location and layout, the special landscape area, the potential flood risk, access to the site including emergency access, the accommodation plan, connectivity to the town of Needham Market, the level of information in the proposal, and the officer recommendation of refusal.
154.4 Members considered the representation from Jason Parker and Magnus Magnusson who spoke as the agents.
154.5 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members regarding the response from the Rights of Way Officer, and whether this was an allocated site in the Joint Local Plan.
154.6 The Agents responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether the applicants were the owners of the site at the time of the previous application, access to the site, the potential flood risk, and whether any consultation had taken place with the Needham Market Neighbourhood Plan group.
154.7 Members considered the representation from Councillor Norris who spoke as the Ward Member.
154.8 The Ward Member responded to questions from Members on issues including: the history of flooding in the area.
154.9 Members debated the application on issues including: the potential flood risk, the lack of pre-application advice and consultation with local residents, access to the site, and the compliance with the Needham Market Neighbourhood Plan.
154.10 Councillor Guthrie proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the officer recommendation.
154.11 Councillor Eburne seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote:
It was RESOLVED:
That planning permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:
i) The proposal strictly conflicts with the aims of the Needham Market Neighbourhood Plan and Mid Suffolk’s Core Strategy policies CS1 and CS2 and Local Plan policy H7, as it is located outside of the settlement boundary for Needham Market and is within the countryside. The development is not allocated and does not accord with the exceptional circumstances tests applied under policies CS2 and H7 and is not considered a countryside compatible development. The proposal would extend the urban edge of Needham Market into a sensitive countryside landscape gap, which would represent an incongruous and discordant growth on the western edge of Needham Market which would not be well integrated and would have minimal relationship with the existing settlement, contrary to Core Strategy policy CS5 and the aims of Needham Market Neighbourhood Plan.
ii) There is a single main access into the ... view the full minutes text for item 154.
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DC/20/04630 LAND WEST OF, WATTISFIELD ROAD, WALSHAM LE WILLOWS, SUFFOLK PDF 260 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 155.1 Item 7C
Application DC/20/04630 Proposal Application under S73 of Town and County Planning Act (1990) - to vary Conditions 1, 2, 3, 16 and 18 of planning permission ref: 1352/17 - Omission of twin garage to plots 29 and 30; Provision of garden sheds for plots 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29, 30, 37, 38, 43-52, 54, 55, 56 and 57; and amended fence and gate positions (revisions proposed to facilitate increase in affordable provision from 21 to 31). Site Location WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS - Land West of Wattisfield Road, Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk Applicant Lovell Partnerships
155.2 The Chief Planning Officer brought Members attention to the tabled papers which provided a summary of the reasons why the application was before committee.
155.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, which sought amendment to the originally proposed planning permission, including details of why the amendments were required, the change required to the description of the development, the layout and location of the site, and the officer recommendation of approval.
155.4 The Chief Planning Officer provided clarification of the legal position regarding the proposed number of affordable dwelling units on iste.
155.5 The Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the number of affordable housing units conditioned by the agreed permission, and the number being delivered.
155.6 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Richard Meyer.
155.7 Councillor Matthissen proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation.
155.8 Councillor Mansel seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to Grant Planning Permission:
(1) Subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Chief Planning Officer as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer to secure:
· Onsite delivery of 35% Affordable Housing; · Securing of the financial contribution, towards secondary School Pupils’ transportation cost, previously secured by way of the S106 attached to host outline planning permission ref: 1352/17.
(2) That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to Grant Planning Permission upon completion of the legal agreement subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:
· Standard - Section 73 Time Limit Condition; · Standard - Approved Plans and Documents Condition; · Provision of footway, between the site and Mill Close, along Wattisfield Road, prior to occupation, which shall thereafter be retained; · Highways Access Condition; · Highways Visibility Splay Condition; · Highways Estate Roads and Footpaths Condition; · Highways Footways and Carriageways serving dwellings Condition; · Highways Turning and Parking Condition; · Highways Bin storage and collection areas; · Existing and proposed soft landscaping protection; · Landscape management plan; · Fire Hydrants Condition; · Those previously required by the Lead Local Flood Authority; · Those previously required by the Council’s Ecology consultants; · Lighting design scheme; · Play Space provision and retention; · Construction Management and HGV Traffic Movements - ... view the full minutes text for item 155.
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SITE INSPECTION Minutes: 156.1 None received. |