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Contact: Claire Philpot, 01473 296376, Email: committeeservices@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk 

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69.

APOLOGIES AND SUBSTITUTIONS

Minutes:

69.1    There were no apologies for absence.

70.

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

Minutes:

70.1    Councillor Matthew Hicks declared a local non-pecuniary interest as a County Council Member for the Thredling Division.

 

70.2    In respect of application number DC/21/03315 the Planning Lawyer informed the committee that the agent was known to him personally.

 

70.3    Councillor John Field declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of DC/21/01220 as a previous Ward Member for Bramford.

71.

DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING

Minutes:

71.1    All Members declared they had been lobbied on application number DC/21/01220.

 

71.2    Councillor Hicks declared he had been lobbied on application number DC/21/03315.

72.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS

Minutes:

72.1    Councillor Sarah Mansel declared a personal site visit in respect of application number DC/21/02068.

73.

NA/21/13 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 15 SEPTEMBER 2021 pdf icon PDF 283 KB

Minutes:

73.1    Councillor Matthissen commented that paragraph 63.22 of the minutes did not include reference to a seconder.

 

73.2    The Chair advised that the minutes would be amended accordingly.

 

It was RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 September 2021 were confirmed and signed as a true record.

Recorded Vote
TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 15 September 2021 Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 74.

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

    Minutes:

    74.1    None received.

    75.

    NA/21/11 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 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/21/03430

    Stonham Aspal Parish Council

    Phil Cobbold (Agent)

    Councillor Suzie Morley (Ward Member)

    DC/21/01220

    Laura Dudley-Smith (Agent)

    Councillor James Caston (Ward Member)

    DC/21/03315

    Martin Price (Agent)

    Councillor Kathie Guthrie (Ward Member)

    DC/21/02068

    Councillor Jill Wilshaw (Wyverstone Parish Council)

    Sam Harrison (Agent)

    Councillor Andrew Mellen (Ward Member)

     

    76.

    DC/2103430 STONHAM BARNS PARK, PETTAUGH ROAD, STONHAM ASPAL, SUFFOLK, IP14 6AT pdf icon PDF 473 KB

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    Minutes:

    76.1    Item 7A

     

              Application              DC/21/03430

    Proposal                  Planning Application – Erection of garden centre building (Class E1) (following demolition of existing glasshouse)

    Site Location           STONHAM ASPAL – Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

    Applicant                 Stonham Barns Ltd

     

     

    76.2    The Senior Enforcement Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the proposed hours of operation, the size of the proposed buildings, the contents of the tabled papers and the updated officer recommendation of approval.

     

    76.3    The Senior Enforcement Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the operating hours and uses of surrounding businesses, any conditions considered regarding operating hours at the site, the height of the adjacent building, access routes to the site for deliveries and the public, the previous conditions on the site relating to propagation of plants and non-retail use, the type of heating to be used in the buildings and any potential noise disturbance, and the increase in size compared to the existing building.

     

    76.4    The Planning Lawyer confirmed to the Chair that a lawful and valid decision could be made at the Committee meeting.

     

    76.5    Members considered the representation from Stonham Aspal Parish Council which was read out by the Ward Member, Councillor Morley.

     

    76.6    Members considered the representation from Phil Cobbold who spoke as the agent.

     

    76.7    The agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the access route to the site and the location of the delivery area, which buildings would be accessible by the public, hours and days of operation, whether there be an increased number of Heavy Goods Vehicle movements at the site, and the proposed drainage systems.

     

    76.8    Members considered the representation from Councillor Morley who spoke as the Ward Member.

     

    76.9    The Ward Member responded to questions from Members on issues including: the conditions to be applied to the application.

     

    76.10  The Area Planning Manager responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether an overall plan for the development of the site had been provided, the relevance of the plan to this application, and the timeframe for the development.

     

    76.11  Members debated the application on issues including: the hours of operation, the potential increased numbers of visitors to the site, the lack of an overall plan for the site, the size of the proposed building compared to existing, and the proximity of the site to the adjacent listed dwelling.

     

    76.12  Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be rejected for the following reasons:

     

              The proposal would result in the loss of residential amenity and privacy, as a result of the increased size and resulting enclosure of the garden of Brambly Hedge and increased public access to the application building in close proximity to the boundary, contrary to Local Plan Policy H16 and paragraph 130 (f) of the NPPF.

     

    76.13  Councillor Humphreys MBE seconded the motion.

     

    76.14  Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the location of the site, the impact on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application number DC/21/03430 be refused for the reasons as read out by the Area Planning Manager Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 77.

    DC/21/01220 LAND EAST OF THE STREET AND LORRAINE WAY, BRAMFORD, IPSWICH, IP8 4NS pdf icon PDF 1 MB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    77.1    Item 7b

     

              Application              DC/21/01220

    Proposal                  Application for approval of reserved matters following grant of Outline Planning Permission DC/18/00233 dated 09/07/2019. Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for Residential development of up to 190 homes including affordable homes, pre-school facility, with areas of landscaping and public open space, new access from Loraine Way and pedestrian and cycle links.

    Site Location           BRAMFORD – Land East of The Street and Loraine Way, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4NS

    Applicant                 Bellway Homes Ltd (Essex)

     

     

    77.2    A short break was taken from 10:40am until 10:49am after application DC/21/03430 and before the commencement of application DC/21/01220.

     

    77.3    The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the contents of the tabled papers and updated officer recommendation, the location and layout of the site, vehicular and pedestrian access to and within the site, landscaping and ecology issues, the proposed flood mitigation plans and the officer recommendation of approval.

     

    77.4    The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the location of the proposed pre-school and vehicular access, the number of parking spaces on site, types of heating within the dwellings, the housing mix, the type of street lighting to be installed, whether the homes met the national space standards, the distance between the dwellings and the electricity pylons, which of the dwellings would be compliant with M4(2) Building Regulations, the future management of the site, the physical security of the buffer zone between Loraine Way and the proposed development, the local bus service, and any protected species in the area.

     

    77.5    Members considered the representation from Laura Dudley-Smith who spoke as the agent.

     

    77.6    The agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the type of heating to be installed in the buildings, the proposed parking arrangements on the site, landscaping, the mix of properties on site and the number of dwellings which would be compliant with M4(2) and M4(3) Building Regulations.

     

    77.7    The Chair read out a statement from Ward Member, Councillor James Caston, who was unable to attend the meeting.

     

    77.8    Members debated the application on issues including: the level of engagement with the Parish Council and local community, the types of heating to be installed, and the housing mix.

     

    77.9    Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be approved, as detailed in the officer recommendation.

     

    77.10  Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the layout of the site, the proposed location of the pre-school, and environmental issues.

     

    77.11  Councillor Humphreys MBE seconded the proposal.

     

    77.12  Members debated the application further on issues including: the proposed heating systems, landscaping, the housing mix and the engagement with the Parish Council.

     

    By a vote of 6 votes for and 2 against

     

    It was RESOLVED:

     

    That Delegated Authority is given to the Chief Planning Officer to APPROVE the application for reserved matters following resolution of the final ecology matters, and subject to the following:-

     

    (1)       Subject to the prior agreement of a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/21/01220 be approved as detailed in the updated officer recommendation contained in the tabled papers Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 78.

    DC/21/03315 LAND BETWEEN THE BUTTS AND, LITTLE LONDON HILL, DEBENHAM, SUFFOLK pdf icon PDF 492 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    78.1    Item 7C

     

              Application              DC/21/03315

    Proposal                  Application for Outline Planning Permission (access to be considered) – Erection of 4 No. single storey dwellings and garages.

    Site Location           DEBENHAM – Land Between The Butts and, Little London Hill, Debenham, Suffolk

    Applicant                 Park Properties (Anglia) Ltd

     

     

    78.2    A short break was taken from 12:32pm until 12:36pm after application number DC/21/01220 and before the commencement of application number DC/21/03315.

     

    78.3    The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, previous applications on the site, access to the site, and the officer recommendation of approval.

     

    78.4    The Case Officer and the Area Planning Manager responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether the Parish Council were supportive of the application, the mix of housing and whether there were any requirements for the development to be in accordance with the outline proposal, landscaping issues, and the location of the settlement boundary.

     

    78.5    Members considered the representation from Martin Price who spoke as the Agent.

     

    78.6    The agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: landscaping issues, whether there was any intention to alter the indicative layout, and the provision of dwellings which would meet the M4(2) and M4(3) Building Regulations.

     

    78.7    Members considered the representation from Ward Member Councillor Kathie Guthrie which was read out by the Chair as Councillor Guthrie was unable to attend the meeting.

     

    78.8    The Case Officer and the Area Planning Manager provided clarification of the affordable housing requirement within the section 106 agreement, and the policy regarding splitting of sites.

     

    78.9    Members debated the application on issues including: landscaping, and pedestrian access to the site including the footpath.

     

    78.10 Councillor Humphreys MBE proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation.

     

    78.11  Councillor Passmore seconded the motion.

    78.12  Members continued to debate the application on issues including: whether a condition could be applied ensuring that reserved matters are in line with the outline conditions, the mix of buildings, and landscaping.

     

    78.13  Councillor Humphreys MBE and Councillor Passmore agreed to the following additional conditions:

     

    -       Limit to single storey properties

    -       Details of the mix of type and size of dwellings to be approved

    -       Development to be substantially in accordance with indicative layout

    -       Units to be M4(2) compliant and 1unit to be M4(3) compliant.

     

    By a unanimous vote

     

    It was RESOLVED:

     

    That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to APPROVE Outline Planning Permission, subject to satisfactory resolution of Ecology and Biodiversity issues, and subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:

     

    -       Standard Outline Planning Permission Time Limit Condition;

    -       Standard Reserved Matters condition;

    -       Standard Approved Plans and Documents condition;

    -       Those required by the Local Highway Authority;

    -       Those required by Council Ecology Consultants;

    -       Biodiversity enhancement measures required concurrently with reserved matters;

    -       Detailed scheme of surface water drainage required concurrently with reserved matters;

    -       Details  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/21/03315 be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation and with the conditions as read out by the Area Planning Manager Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 79.

    DC/21/02068 LIVESTOCK UNIT, RED HOUSE FARM WEST OF, COLLEGE ROAD, WYVERSTONE (PART IN THE PARISH OF BACTON) pdf icon PDF 495 KB

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    79.1    Item 7D

     

              Application              DC/21/02068

    Proposal                  Planning Application. Erection of a replacement livestock unit buildings with associated infrastructure (accompanied by EIA Statement).

    Site Location           WYVERSTONE – Livestock Unit Red House Farm West Of, College Road, Wyverstone (Part In The Parish Of Bacton), Suffolk

    Applicant                 Bacton Pigs Ltd

     

     

    79.2    A break was taken from 13:28pm until 13:46pm after application number DC/21/03315 but before the commencement of application number DC/21/02068.

     

    79.3    Councillor Passmore left the meeting at 13:28pm.

     

    79.4    The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, the use of the buildings on site, and the officer recommendation of approval.

     

    79.5    The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the plans and timescales for demolishing the existing buildings, the size of the proposed buildings compared to existing, access to the site for Heavy Goods Vehicles, and the potential odour from the site.

     

    79.6    Members consideration the representation from Councillor Jill Wilshaw who spoke on behalf of Wyverstone Parish Council.

     

    79.7    Members considered the representation from Sam Harrison who spoke on behalf of the agent.

     

    79.8    The agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the height of the proposed buildings, landscaping plans, whether the adjacent units would be in use, waste water plans, whether a traffic management plan would be implemented, the proximity of the nearest dwellings, and whether any of the existing buildings would be retained.

     

    79.9    Members considered the representation from Councillor Andrew Mellen who spoke as the Ward member.

     

    79.10  The Area Planning Manager provided clarification regarding any potential conditions relating to Heavy Good Vehicle movement at the site.

     

    79.11  Members debated the application on issues including: the potential odour and the Environment Agency report in relation to the issue, traffic issues, the public footpath, and the potential benefit to local people and businesses.

     

    79.12  Councillor Humphreys MBE proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation.

     

    79.13  Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the impact of the application on the surrounding area, and the safety of employees working at the site and members of the public using the footpath.

     

    79.14  Councillor Humphreys MBE agreed to the following additional condition:

     

    -       Amendment to condition 9 to include landscape measures to the eastern boundary to address odour

    -       Clarification of condition 16 Traffic Management Plan to be agreed

    -       Condition 8 to be prior to commencement

    -       Condition 13 to be prior to commencement.

     

    79.15  Councillor Field seconded the motion.

     

    By a vote of 5 votes for, 1 against, and 1 abstention

     

    It was 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:

     

    1. Time limit

    2. Approved plans

    3. Strategy for the disposal of surface water and the Flood Risk  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    That application DC/21/02068 be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation and with the additional conditions as read out by the Area Planning Manager Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 80.

    SITE INSPECTION

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

     

    Minutes:

    80.1    None requested.