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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 69.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Eburne, Councillor Humphreys (MBE) and Councillor Matthissen.
69.2 Councillor Stringer substituted for Councillor Eburne.
69.3 Councillor Warboys substituted for Councillor Matthissen. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND OTHER REGISTRABLE OR NON REGISTRABLE INTERESTS BY MEMBERS Minutes: 70.1 Councillor Meyer declared an other non-registerable interest in respect of application numbers DC/21/02956 and DC/22/04002 as the Agent, James Bailey, was a resident in his Ward.
70.2 Councillor Stringer declared a registerable interest in respect of application number DC/22/06013 as a director of the John Peel Centre, and confirmed he would leave the meeting for the duration of the application.
70.3 Councillor Field declared an other non-registerable interest in respect of application number DC/21/02956 as the applicant was personally known to him as a fellow Trustee of the Cobbold Trust. |
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: 71.1 All Committee Members declared that they had been lobbied in respect of application number DC/21/02956. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: 72.1 None declared. |
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NA/22/15 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 07 DECEMBER 2022 PDF 89 KB Minutes: 73.1 It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 07 December 2022 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: 74.1 None received. |
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NA/22/16 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 69 KB Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.
Minutes: 75.1 In accordance with the Councils procedures for public speaking on planning applications, representations were made as follows:
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DC/21/02956 LAND EAST OF WARREN LANE AND WEST OF CRESMEDOW WAY, ELMSWELL, SUFFOLK PDF 691 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 76.1 Item 7A
Application DC/21/02956 Proposal Application for Outline Planning Permission (Access to be considered, all other matters reserved Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – Erection of 44 dwellings, including bungalows, affordable housing, open space, landscaping; and associated infrastructure Site Location ELMSWELL - Land East of Warren Lane, and West of Cresmedow Way, Elmswell, Suffolk Applicant JD and RJ Baker Farms Ltd
76.2 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that an updated constraints map had been provided, and provided an update regarding the Elmswell Neighbourhood Plan which had progressed during the time of the application. The Area Planning Manager then presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, the previous planning application history at the site, the housing land supply, and the Officer recommendation of refusal.
76.3 The Area Planning Manager responded to questions from Members on issues including: the impact of the adjacent quarry on the development, the effect of the 10 year housing land supply on the application, the response from the minerals team regarding the quarry, the current occupants of the employment sites on Warren Lane, and the reasons for the amended Officer recommendation since the application was previously presented to Committee.
76.4 Members considered the representation from Peter Dow who spoke on behalf of Elmswell Parish Council.
76.5 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether the part of the site allocated in the Joint Local Plan is proposed to be allocated in the Elmswell Neighbourhood Plan.
76.6 Members considered the representation from James Bailey who spoke as the Agent.
76.7 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the proposed number of properties in the original application and whether extending the scheme improved the quality of the site, and the proposed housing mix.
76.8 The Area Planning Manager confirmed to Members the proposed number of properties detailed in the report.
76.9 The Agent responded to further questions from Members on issues including: the location of the proposed footpaths and existing public rights of way.
76.10 The Chair read out a statement from Ward Member, Councillor Geake, who was unable to attend the meeting, supporting the Officer recommendation.
76.11 Members considered the representation from Ward Member, Councillor Mansel, who spoke in support of the Officer recommendation.
76.12 Members debated the application on issues including: the density of the development, the boundary of the site and the existing Joint Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan, the sustainability of the site, and the adjacent quarry.
76.13 Councillor Stringer proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the Officer recommendation.
76.14 Councillor Meyer seconded the proposal.
76.15 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the housing mix, and the locations of the site.
By a vote of 5 votes for and 1 against
It was RESOLVED:
That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to REFUSE Planning Permission based on the following reasons and such other reasons as he ... view the full minutes text for item 76.
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DC/22/04002 LAND AT LAWN PARK BUSINESS CENTRE, WARREN LANE, WOOLPIT, IP30 9RS PDF 261 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 77.1 Item 7B
Application DC/22/04002 Proposal Hybrid Application. Full planning Application for B8 storage and E(g) office uses for Land Parcels4 and 5. Outline Planning Application for B2 light industrial, B8 storage and E(g) office uses for Land Parcel 6. Site Location WOOLPIT – Land at Lawn Park Business Centre, Warren Lane, Woolpit, IP30 9RS Applicant C & K Smith
77.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the scope of the application, the location and layout of the site, the planning history at the site, the proposed height of the buildings and external storage, the proposed vehicle tracking alignment plan, the proposed landscaping plan, vehicular access to the site, the potential heritage impact, and the Officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the report. The Case Officer advised Members that formal consultee comments are still awaited regarding ecology and landscaping.
77.4 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the reasons previous applications at the site had been refused, access to the site, the expected timescale for commencement of works and how this will be defined, and the adequacy of the proposed landscaping scheme.
77.5 The Planning Lawyer and the Case Officer responded to questions from Members on the lack of a full formal response regarding heritage aspects of the development.
77.6 The Case Officer responded to further questions from Members on issues including: the potential light and noise pollution impact, the employment land supply in the area, pedestrian access to the site, the heritage assessment for the listed buildings located in Haughley New Street, and the Woolpit Neighbourhood Plan.
77.7 Members considered the representation from Julia Ewans who spoke on behalf of Woolpit Parish Council.
77.8 Members considered the representation from Jamie Martin-Edwards who spoke as the Agent.
77.9 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the location of the HGV route to the site, and what action can be taken to prevent drivers not using the designated routes.
77.10 The Chair read out a statement from Ward Member Councillor Geake, who was unable to attend the meeting.
77.11 Members considered the representation from Councillor Mansel who spoke as the Ward Member.
77.12 A break was taken from 11:21am until 11:28am for Officers to determine whether sufficient information had been received from consultees to enable Members to be able to make an informed decision on the application.
77.13 The Area Planning Manager and the Planning Lawyer advised the Committee that sufficient advice had been received and Officers were content to proceed with the recommendation detailed in the report.
77.14 Members debated the application on issues including: heritage, access, lighting, and traffic.
77.15 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be deferred to enable officers to obtain further information regarding heritage and travel routes.
77.16 Councillor Meyer seconded the motion.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That application number DC/22/04002 be deferred to enable Officers to obtain further advice from heritage including Haughley New Street ... view the full minutes text for item 77.
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DC/22/05717 11 MARKET PLACE, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 1YY PDF 148 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 78.1 Item 7C
Application DC/22/05717 Proposal Listed Building Consent – Replacement flat roof section, replacement roof lights Site Location STOWMARKET – 11 Market Place, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1YY Applicant Mid Suffolk District Council
78.2 Councillor Stringer left the meeting at 11:40am, for the duration of application number DC/22/05717 and did not participate in the debate or vote.
78.3 The Case Officer introduced the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the proposed alterations to the roof, and the officer recommendation of approval.
78.4 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: ecology and the materials to be used for the replacement roof.
78.5 The Chair advised that the Ward Member, Councillor Ekpenyong had given apologies for the meeting and confirmed that he had no objections to the proposal.
78.6 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be approved.
78.7 Councillor Meyer seconded the motion.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
(1) That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to GRANT Listed Building Consent subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:
- Standard time limit (3yrs for commencement of scheme) - Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application) - Shortfall slate to be agreed
(2) And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary:
- PROTECTED SPECIES
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DC/22/06013 127 POPLAR HILL, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 2AX PDF 120 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 79.1 Item 7D
Application DC/22/06013 Proposal Householder Application – Construction of vehicular hardstanding in front garden with associated footpath crossing and dropped kerbs for a disabled person. Site Location STOWMARKET – 127 Poplar Hill, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1AX Applicant Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council
79.2 Councillor Stringer returned to the meeting at 11:51am.
79.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the proposed works, the reason for referral to committee, and the Officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the report.
79.4 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the effect of the alterations on the existing street scape, any existing designated parking areas for the dwellings, and the level of land at the rear of the property.
79.5 Councillor Stringer proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation.
79.6 Councillor Field seconded the motion.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to GRANT planning permission, including the imposition of relevant conditions and informative as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:
· Standard time limit (3yrs for implementation of scheme) · Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application) · Vehicular visibility splays provided as shown on Drawing No. 03 and thereafter retained inperpetuity · Pedestrian visibility splays to be provided within 2 metre by 2 metre triangular areas each side of the access. · No obstruction to visibility over 0.6m high within visibility splays · Access to be provided in accordance with SCC standard access drawing DM13 with an entrance width of 3m and thereafter retained in perpetuity · New access onto the highway to be surfaced with a bound material · Gradient of vehicular access to not be steeper than 1 in 20 for the first five metres measured from the nearside edge of the highway · Gradient of the access driveway to not be steeper than 1 in 12 measured from the nearside edge of the highway. · Restriction on construction times during development: 0800 to 1800 Monday to Fridays and 0900 to 1300 on Saturdays, no works on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Informative notes
· Pro active working statement · SCC Highways notes
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SITE INSPECTION Minutes: 80.1 None received. |