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37.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS

Minutes:

37.1    Councillor Mansel moved that application numbers DC/20/05587 and DC/20/05763 be deferred at this point in the meeting.

 

37.2    This was seconded by Councillor Matthissen.

 

37.3    By the Chairs casting vote, the motion was lost.

 

37.4    The Chair confirmed that application numbers DC/20/05587 and DC/20/05763 would be re-considered for deferral if necessary at 12 noon.

 

37.5    Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Richard Meyer.

 

37.6    Councillor Lavinia Hadingham substituted for Councillor Meyer.

Recorded Vote
TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
To defer application numbers DC/20/05587 and DC/20/05763 Ad-Hoc Drawn
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  • 38.

    TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS

    Minutes:

    38.1    Councillor Matthissen declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/01735.

     

    38.2    Councillor Humprheys MBE declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/00407 as a member of Stowmarket Town Council.

     

    38.3    Councillor Hicks declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/00407 as a board member of New Anglia LEP.

    39.

    DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING

    Minutes:

    39.1    All Members declared that they had been lobbied in respect of application numbers DC/21/00407, DC/21/01735, DC/21/03629, DC/20/05572 and DC/20/05763.

     

    39.2    It was noted that Members had been lobbied by all parties in respect of application number DC/21/00407.

    40.

    DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS

    Minutes:

    40.1    Councillor Hicks and Councillor Passmore declared a personal site visit in respect of application number DC/21/00407.

    41.

    NA/21/7 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 21 JULY 2021 pdf icon PDF 220 KB

    Minutes:

    It was RESOLVED:

     

    That the minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2021 were confirmed and signed as a true record.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2021 Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 42.

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

    Minutes:

    42.1    None received.

    43.

    NA/21/8 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS - AM SESSION 09:30 pdf icon PDF 145 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/21/00407

    Lynne Jardine (Creeting St Peter Parish Council)

    Russell Stott (Objector)

    Chris Starkie (Supporter)

    Rachel Crick (Agent)

    Councillor Terence Carter (Ward Member)

    Councillor Dave Muller (Ward Member)

    Councillor Mike Norris (Ward Member)

    DC/21/01735

    Peter Mortimer (Metfield Parish Council)

    Linda Findlay (Objector)

    Fay Jones (Supporter)

    Henrietta Inman (Supporter)

    David Wolfe (Applicant)

    Councillor Lavinia Hadingham (Ward Member)

    DC/21/03629

    Application not considered

    DC/20/04921

    Application deferred

     

    The Chair advised Members that application DC/20/04921 had been deferred.

    44.

    DC/21/00407 GATEWAY 14, LAND BETWEEN THE A1120 AND A14, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK pdf icon PDF 2 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    Item 7a

     

    Application              DC/21/00407

    Proposal                  Hybrid Application for the phased employment-led redevelopment of Land at Mill Lane, Stowmarket (Gateway 14) including: Full Planning for site enabling works phase comprising, ground remodelling, utility diversions, installation of framework landscaping, creation of new footpath links, installation of primary substation, highways works including stopping up of Mill Lane, new all modes link from the A1120 Cedars Link to Mill Lane, new footway cycleway over the existing A1120 overbridge, installation of toucan crossing on the A1120 Cedars Link, footpath connection to the Gipping Valley Way, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure, outfalls and associated works: Outline Planning Permission (all matters reserved, except for access) for the erection of buildings comprising employment and commercial use, open space and landscaping, car and cycle parking, highway works, and other associated works.

    Site Location               STOWMARKET – Gateway 14, Land Between the A1120 and the A14, Stowmarket, Suffolk

    Applicant                     Gateway 14 Limited

     

     

    44.1    The Area Planning Manager presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, the policies determining the allocation of the site for employment use, the maximum height of the buildings on site, the proposed landscaping parameter plans, the contents of the tabled papers and the officer recommendation of approval.

     

    44.2    The Area Planning Manager responded to questions from Members on issues including: proposals for landscaping mitigation and maintenance plans, the reduction in the landscaping area detailed in the original brief, the view of the landscaping from adjacent residential areas, maintenance responsibilities of the site in terms of waste disposal and littering, and any plans in place to minimise the risk of water contamination.

     

    44.3    The Principal Consultant Ecologist responded to questions from Members on issues including: the creation of wildlife corridors, the estimated timescales for achievement of the proposed biodiversity gains, the assessment of linear features and biodiversity net gains, and whether there would be any significant short-term ecological losses.

     

    44.4    The Area Planning Officer and Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the type of jobs being created by the development, and how employees will travel to the site.

     

    44.5    The Area Planning Manager responded to further questions from Members on issues including: whether the lighting plans included smart lighting, construction traffic management, location of recreational facilities on site, and any proposed infrastructure plans for employees on the site.

     

    44.6    The Chief Planning Officer confirmed that the estimated employment figures did not include those involved in construction of the site.

     

    44.7    The Senior Development Management Engineer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the area covered by the transport assessment, any assumptions made with regard to Heavy Goods Vehicle traffic the development would create, and control of traffic from the development site.

     

    44.7    The Area Planning Manager and the Senior Development Management Engineer responded to questions from Members on issues including: infrastructure and utilities at the site, security of the site, the footpath alongside the River Gipping, the path to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application number DC/21/00407 be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation contained in the tabled papers, and with the additional conditions and amendments as read out by the Chief Planning Officer Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 45.

    DC/21/01735 WAKELYNS FARM, METFIELD LANE, FRESSINGFIELD, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP21 5SD pdf icon PDF 385 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    Item 7b        

     

    Application    DC/21/01735

    Proposal       Planning Application. Change of use of part of land for siting up to 12 glamping pods and up to 6mobile homes. Retention of conversion of part of the farm building to create educational baking facility

    Site Location FRESSINGFIELDWakelyns Farm, Metfield Lane, Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk

    Applicant       Wakelyns

     

    45.1    Councillor Humphreys MBE left the meeting at 14:17pm.

     

    45.2    A short break was taken between 14:17pm and 14:25 pm, after the completion of DC/21/00407 but before the commencement of DC/21/01735.

     

    45.3    The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the site location, the access to the site, the proximity to listed buildings, the sustainable energy use on the site, and the officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the committee report.

     

    45.4    The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: whether there were restrictions on the occupancy of the caravans, the facilities on the site, the vehicular access to the site, and the visibility of the site from the footpaths.

     

    45.5    Members considered the representation from Peter Mortimer who spoke on behalf of Metfield Parish Council.

     

    45.6    The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: complaints of noise from the site.

     

    45.7    Members considered the representation from Linda Findley who spoke as an objector.

     

    45.8    Members considered the representation from Fay Jones who spoke as a supporter.

     

    45.9    Members considered the representation from Henrietta Inman who spoke as a supporter.

     

    45.10  Members considered the representation from David Wolfe who spoke as the applicant.

     

    45.11  The Applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: noise on the site, foul water drainage on the site, the highway access to the site, public rights of way, and the use of the caravans.

     

    45.12  Members considered the representation from the Ward Member,  Councillor Lavinia Hadingham.

     

    45.12  The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including: whether a site visit would be beneficial.

     

    45.13  A short break was taken between 15:32pm and 15:35pm.

     

    45.14  Members debated the application on issues including: the potential of a passing place on the vehicular access, the possibility of limiting the use of the caravans, and the public benefit of the site.

     

    45.15  Councillor Timothy Passmore proposed that a site visit be undertaken in respect of application number DC/21/01735.

     

    45.16  Councillor Matthew Hicks seconded the motion.

     

    By a vote of 4 votes for and 2 against.

     

    It was RESOLVED: -

     

    That a site visit be undertaken in respect of application number DC/21/01735.

     

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That a site visit be undertaken in respect of application number DC/21/01735. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 46.

    DC/21/03629 6 CROSS STREET, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP23 7AB pdf icon PDF 259 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    46.1    The Chair amended the order or proceedings and moved on to NA/21/9.

     

    46.2    The application was not heard and would be returned to committee at a later date.

    47.

    DC/20/04921 LAND EAST OF, HOCKEY HILL, WETHERINGSETT CUM BROCKFORD, SUFFOLK pdf icon PDF 281 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    47.1    The application was not considered due to officer availability related to Covid-19.

    48.

    NA/21/9 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS -PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION WILL NOT START BEFORE 14:00 pdf icon PDF 227 KB

    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/21/01930

    David Chambers (Bacton Parish Council)

    Dan Humphries (Agent)

    Councillor Andrew Mellen (Ward Member)

    DC/20/05572

    David Chambers (Bacton Parish Council)

    Councillor Andrew Mellen (Ward Member)

    DC/20/05587

    Application not considered

    DC/20/05763

    Application not considered

     

    49.

    DC/21/01930 LAND TO THE NORTH OF, CHURCH ROAD, BACTON, SUFFOLK pdf icon PDF 523 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    Item 8a

     

    Application    DC/21/10930

    Proposal       Submission of Details (Reserved Matters) following Outline Approval DC/17/05423. Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for erection of up to 81no dwellings

    Site Location   BACTON – Land to the North of, Church Road, Bacton, Suffolk

    Applicant       Taylor Wimpey

     

    49.1    A short break was taken between 15:41pm and 15:50pm, after the completion of DC/21/01735 but before the commencement of DC/21/01930.

     

    49.2    Councillor Hadingham left the meeting at 15:41pm.

     

    49.3    The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the site’s location outside of the settlement boundary, the SUDS and attenuation basin, the location of the affordable housing, and the officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the Committee Report.

     

    49.4    The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the number of attenuation basins on the site, the visibility splay, the proposed EV charging points, and the proposed location of the affordable housing.

     

    49.5    Members considered the representation from David Chambers who spoke on behalf of Bacton Parish Council.

     

    49.6    Members considered the representation from Dan Humphries who spoke as the agent.

     

    49.7    The Agent and Applicant, Mark Chapman, responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the number of attenuation basins, the use of electrical power on the site, the tree in the visibility splays, and the location of the play area.

     

    49.8    Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Andrew Mellen.

     

    49.9    The agent responded to further questions from Members on issues including: the type of heating to be used on site, parking and maintenance of the roads in Bacton, and the maintenance of the cycle paths and public rights of way.

     

    49.10  Members debated the application on issues including: the electric boilers on the site, the artificial chimneys on the site, the attenuation ponds, and the footpaths onto the main road.

     

    49.11  Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be approved with the additional condition as detailed below:

     

    Notwithstanding the requirements of condition 06 attached to the outline planning permission granted at appeal (ref. APP/W3520/W/18/3209219) development shall not commence until details of the means of safety barrier to be installed at the point where southern footpath link meets Church Road, including a timetable for its implementation, are submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter retained.  

     

    49.12  Councillor Hicks seconded the motion.

     

    By 5 votes for and 1 against.

     

    It was RESOLVED: -

     

    That the reserved matters are APPROVED subject to the following summarised conditions and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:-

     

    - Reserved matters permission given in accordance with the terms of the outline planning permission relating to this site and the conditions attached thereto remain in force, except where discharged or superseded by the reserved matters approval.

    - Approved Plans (Plans submitted and as subsequently amended that form this application).

    - Submission of a detailed hard and soft landscaping scheme including details for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application number DC/21/01930 be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation on page 533 of the report and with the inclusion of the additional recommendation. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 50.

    DC/20/05572 THE BUNGALOW, CHURCH ROAD, BACTON, STOWMARKET SUFFOLK, IP14 4LJ pdf icon PDF 424 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    Item 8b

     

    Application    DC/20/05572

    Proposal       Full Planning Application - Erection of 1 no dwelling on plot 1 including access and creation of separate access for plot 2 forming part of a phased development approved under Outline Planning Permission DC/19/00851

    Site Location BACTON – The Bungalow, Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk

    Applicant       Ms Jane Ottaway

     

     

    50.1    A short break was taken between 17:06pm and 17:11pm, after the completion of DC/21/01930 but before the commencement of DC/20/05572.

     

    50.2    The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the proximity of the site to the listed buildings, the timescale for landscaping, the contents of the tabled papers, and the officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the committee report.

     

    50.3    The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: height restrictions on the site, the impact of the height of the buildings on listed buildings in the area, the proposed shape of the roof, and the landscaping on the site.

     

    50.4    Members considered the representation from David Chambers who spoke on behalf of Bacton Parish Council.

     

    50.5    Members considered representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Andrew Mellen.

     

    50.6    Members debated the application on issues including: the effect of the dwelling on the listed building, loss of views, and traffic and parking issues.

     

    50.7    Councillor Eburne proposed that the application be refused for the reasons as detailed below:

     

    That Members were minded to refuse the application on the following to defend appeal on non-determination:

    The massing and bulk of the proposal, with particular regards to the roof pitch and eaves and the width of the proposed dwelling would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the locality, failing to respond to the character of the site and relationship to surroundings and locality including listed buildings. 

    The proposal would also have an incongruous impact on the character of the locality as a result of the proposed close boarded fencing in this rural location.

    As such the proposal would be contrary to Local Plan Policy H13 and HB1 and Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy and paragraph 130 of the NPPF.

    The massing and bulk of the proposal, with regard to the roof pitch and width, is assessed to lead to a low level of less than substantial harm to a designated heritage asset, identified as being the Grade I listed St. Marys church. It would impose itself on views of the designated heritage asset, obscuring part of the church and its tower when viewed from the west, without public benefits to outweigh this harm. As such the proposal would be contrary to Local Plan policy HB1, paragraph 202 of the NPPF as well as section 66(1) of the TCPA (LB&CA) Act 1990.

     

    50.8    Councillor Passmore seconded the motion.

     

    By a unanimous vote.

     

    It was RESOLVED:-

     

    That Members were minded to refuse the application on the following to defend appeal on non-determination:

    The massing and bulk of the proposal, with particular regards to the roof  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That Members are minded to refuse application number DC/20/05572 for the reasons as read out by the Area Planning Manager. Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 51.

    DC/20/05587 GREAT BRICETT BUSINESS PARK, THE STREET, GREAT BRICETT, SUFFOLK, IP7 7DZ pdf icon PDF 1 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    51.1    The application was not considered due to the meeting closing.

    52.

    DC/20/05763 LAND AT, LING ROAD, PALGRAVE, SUFFOLK pdf icon PDF 304 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    52.1    The application was not considered due to the meeting closing.

    53.

    SITE INSPECTION

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

     

    Minutes:

    53.1    None requested.