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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 119.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE.
119.2 Councillor James Caston substituted for Councillor Humphreys MBE. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS Minutes: 120.1 Councillor Caston declared a local non-pecuniary interest in respect of application number DC/21/05587. |
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: 121.1 All Members of the Committee declared that they had been lobbied in respect of application number DC/21/03292. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: 122.1 None declared. |
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NA/21/20 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 08 DECEMBER 2021 PDF 285 KB Minutes: It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 08 December 2021 were confirmed and signed as a true record.
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NA/21/21 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 12 JANUARY 2022 PDF 386 KB Minutes: 124.1 Councillor Eburne commented that the details of the meeting attendees were missing from the minutes.
124.2 The Governance Officer confirmed this would be corrected and the minutes would be brought back to the next available meeting.
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S PETITION SCHEME Minutes: 125.1 None received. |
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NA/21/22 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 147 KB Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.
Additional documents: Minutes: 126.1 The Chair advised that application numbers DC/21/05063 and DC/20/04296 had been deferred and would not be considered at the meeting.
126.2 In accordance with the Council’s procedures for public speaking on Planning applications, representations were made as detailed below:
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DC/21/00609 LAND TO THE SOUTH OF EYE AIRFIELD, AND NORTH OF CASTLETON WAY, EYE PDF 378 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 127.1 Item 8A
Application DC/21/00609 Proposal Submission of details (Reserved Matters in Part-Phase 1) for Outline Planning Permission 3563/15 - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 138 dwellings, including affordable housing, car parking, open space provision and associated infrastructure. Site Location EYE – Land to the South of Eye Airfield, and North of Castleton Way, Eye Applicant Persimmon Homes Suffolk
127.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, access to the site, the proposed parking and landscaping plans, housing design, sustainability measures, the conditions applied to the application, and the officer recommendation of approval.
127.3 The Case Officer and the Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the housing mix, the proposed surface material of the driveways, landscaping and maintenance plans, whether the houses meet size standards, locations of emergency access and cycle routes, proposed garden sizes, the housing mix in comparison to the Eye Neighbourhood Plan, whether the electrical supply would be adequate to meet future requirements, whether future building regulations would be met, parking plans and Electric Vehicle charging points.
127.4 Members considered the representation from Andy Robinson and Richard Berry who spoke on behalf of Eye Town Council.
127.5 The Town Council representatives responded to questions from Members on issues including: what further ecological proposals the Town Council would like to be considered, the proposed design of the dwellings, parking issues, open space provision, whether the Town Council had a system in place to ensure landscaping and ecology requirements were put in place, and the cycle and pedestrian connectivity to the Town.
127.6 Members considered the representation from Robert Barber who spoke as the agent.
127.7 The Agent and the Applicant, Stuart McAdam, responded to questions from Members on issues including: cycle, pedestrian and emergency vehicle access, the number of houses expected to be completed before June 2022, the installation of gas boilers and any plans for alternative heating sources once the buildings regulations change, the comments from Suffolk Wildlife Trust, and the permeability of driveways.
127.8 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members regarding conditions relating to the installation of heating systems.
127.9 The Agent and the Applicant responded to further questions from Members on issues including: the housing mix, the proposed plans for the existing pond and surrounding trees, whether the spine roads would be to an adoptable standard and offered to Suffolk County Council for adoption, and whether the properties would be built to comply with building regulations at the time of planning, or at the time of construction.
127.10 The Chair read out a statement from the Ward Member, Councillor Gould, who was unable to attend the meeting.
127.11 A break was taken from 11:14am until 11:23am.
127.12 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be approved with additional conditions relating to issues including: design of the properties, and the permeability of driveways.
127.13 Members debated the application on issues including: the Eye Neighbourhood ... view the full minutes text for item 127.
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DC/20/04067 LAND AT EYE AIRFIELD, CASTLETON WAY, EYE, SUFFOLK PDF 197 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 128.1 Item 8B
Application DC/20/04067 Proposal Submission of details (Reserved Matters in Part) for Outline Planning Permission 3563/15 - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for Erection of 15 dwellings Site Location EYE – Land at Eye Airfield, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk Applicant Ryden Developments Ltd
128.2 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 plans, the sustainability statement, the design of the houses, proposed landscaping plans, provision of Electric Vehicle charging points, the proposed pedestrian and cycle routes, and the officer recommendation of approval.
128.3 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the proposed heating systems, whether there is any triple parking on site, the location of the care home and access road, landscaping issues, whether the roads would be to an adoptable standard, the installation of solar panels, the pedestrian access and any direct link to the existing public right of way network, and the visibility splays.
128.4 Members considered the representation from Richard Berry who spoke on behalf of Eye Town Council.
128.5 Members debated the application on issues including: landscaping, the design and layout of the proposal, the master plan for the development, and the conditions of the outline planning application.
128.6 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be approved with additional conditions relating to loss of amenity for homes in Bothy Close, landscaping, and ecology.
128.7 Councillor Matthissen seconded the proposal and suggested further conditions relating to the pond, and the provision of M4(2) compliant properties.
128.8 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the installation of solar panels.
128.8 The following additional conditions were accepted by the proposer and seconder:
· Scheme of landscaping and ecological mitigation and enhancement timetabling across the site TBA which shall in particular require the planting of the boundaries of the site not later than the commencement of construction. · Scheme of ecological "on plot" enhancements to include the installation of swift and house martin nest boxes/cups, hedgehog permeable boundaries and aquatic enhancements TBA · 50% of the bungalows shall be to M4(2) standard to ensure that the development is accessible and adaptable for all persons. By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to grant the reserved matters application subject to the following conditions and informatives as recommended:
Conditions:
· Reserved matters granted pursuant to 3563/15. Conditions attached to 3563/15 remain in force. · Development to be brought forward in accordance with approved plans and documents. · Details of proposed cycle/pedestrian link to land adjacent to the south
Informatives:
· Reminder that both the outline and reserved matters decisions form the planning permission for this site and that both continue to apply. · Confirmation on any conditions discharged as part of this application.
And the following additional conditions put forward in the motion: ... view the full minutes text for item 128.
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DC/21/05063 LAND SOUTH OF, FOREST ROAD, ONEHOUSE, IP14 3HQ PDF 293 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 129.1 Item 8C
Application DC/21/05063 Proposal Application for Outline Planning Permission (some matters reserved, access, layout and scale to be considered) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Erection of 20No houses/bungalows (including 7 affordable) open space; sustainable urban drainage systems; and associated infrastructure. Site Location ONEHOUSE – Land South of, Forest Road, Onehouse, IP14 3HQ Applicant Harris Strategic Land
129.2 This application was deferred in order to seek landscape and heritage advice.
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DC/20/04296 STONHAM BARNS, PETTAUGH ROAD, STONHAM ASPAL, STOWMARRKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 6AT PDF 137 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 130.1 Item 8D
Application DC/20/04296 Proposal Planning Application - Use of land for the stationing of 18 holiday lodges Site Location STONHAM ASPAL – Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6AT Applicant Stonham Barns Ltd
130.2 This application was deferred in order to review the report and recommendation.
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DC/21/03292 SOUTH OF BIRCH AVENUE, BACTON PDF 143 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 131.1 Item 8E
Application DC/21/03292 Proposal Planning Application - Erection of 85no dwellings (including 30no Affordable Housing dwellings) including vehicular access from Birch Avenue, open space provision, community facility provision, soft landscaping, biodiversity enhancements, SuDS and parking provision Site Location BACTON – South of Birch Avenue, Bacton Applicant Bellway Homes
131.2 A break was taken from 12:45pm until 13:19pm, after application number DC/20/04067 and before the commencement of application number DC/21/03292.
131.3 The Chief Planning Officer advised Members that the presentation contained a revised recommendation.
131.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the update from Network Rail, connectivity and access routes relating to the railway crossing, the location and layout of the application, and the revised recommendation of approval.
131.5 The Chief Planning Officer provided further details of the recommendations from Network Rail.
131.6 The Chief Planning Officer and the Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether a timetable had been agreed for completion of the mitigation works, and the options for mitigation works.
131.7 Members considered the representation from Sav Patel who spoke as the agent.
131.8 The Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: who would be responsible for the details of the scheme.
131.9 The Agent and the Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: confirmation that Bellway Homes would be constructing a safety gate and fence, the ownership of the land on each side of the railway, who would be responsible for the funding of the safety mitigations, the options available for the safety scheme, and whether the proposal put forward by Bellway Homes included a link to Network Rails signalling system.
131.10 The Chair read out a statement from the Ward Member, Councillor Andrew Mellen, who was unable to attend the meeting. 131.11 The Chief Planning Officer provided clarification to Members of the revised officer recommendation.
131.12 Members debated the application on issues including: whether a condition could be included to ensure protection is provided for both directions, the anticipated level of foot traffic using the railway crossing, the, and the timescales for the mitigation works to be completed.
131.13 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the revised recommendation presented to Members.
131.14 Councillor Eburne seconded the proposal.
By a vote of 7 votes for and 1 abstention
It was RESOLVED:
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer that
[a] 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:
· Affordable housing · On site open space provision and specification (including LEAP), delivery and management in perpetuity · Community centre land · Education · Appropriate railway crossing mitigation scheme and timetable for its delivery
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[b] subject thereto to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions and those as may ... view the full minutes text for item 131.
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DC/20/05587 GREAT BRICETT BUSINESS PARK, THE STREET, GREAT BRICETT, SUFFOLK, IP7 7DZ PDF 2 MB Additional documents:
Minutes: 132.1 Item 8F
Application DC/20/05587 Proposal Revised Planning Application - Change of use of land for the siting of 69 mobile homes (following demolition of existing buildings) and associated facilities Site Location GREAT BRICETT – Great Bricett Business Park, The Street, Great Bricett, Suffolk, IP7 7DZ Applicant Birch’s Park Homes
132.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the amendments made to the proposal since the application was deferred in May 2021, the additional consultee responses received, the location and layout of the site, public transport links to the site, the housing mix, proposed parking and landscaping plans, heating systems, and the recommendation of refusal.
132.3 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the housing mix, the type of affordable housing accepted by the Strategic Housing Team, the existing use of the site, and whether the proposed type of dwelling counts towards the Authorities housing land supply numbers.
132.4 Members considered the representation from David Payne who spoke on behalf of Great Bricett Parish Council.
132.5 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the number of dwellings located in the village of Great Bricett.
132.6 Members considered the representation from Christopher Payne who spoke as an objector.
132.7 Members considered the representation from Richard Boother who spoke as the Agent.
132.8 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on whether the 69 proposed homes would contribute to the housing land supply.
132.9 The Chair read out a statement from the Ward Member, Councillor Daniel Pratt, who was unable to attend the meeting.
132.10 Members debated the proposal on issues including: the location and type of housing and whether it met the needs of the local community.
132.11 Councillor Eburne proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the officer recommendation.
132.12 Councillor Matthissen seconded the proposal.
132.13 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the housing mix,
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
(1)The application be REFUSED for the following reasons:
While the Council accepts that the proposed 69 park homes may add to consumer choice in respect of the type of new residential accommodation available for purchase in the District, they do not appropriately address the need for affordable housing across the District in a way that meets Adopted Local Plan Policy H4 and Draft Joint Local Plan Policy SP02.
The Council through the above policies and its Objectively Assessed Housing Needs Assessment expects residential developments of this scale to include a 35% component of on-site affordable housing comprising predominantly affordable rented accommodation with some affordable shared ownership. 35% of 69 is an affordable housing content of 17.8 dwellings.
In determining this application the Council has had regard to the applicant’s offer contained in a signed unilateral undertaking to provide a financial contribution of £168,00 and latterly increased to 200,000 outside that Unilateral Undertaking towards off-site delivery of such affordable housing by the Council but finds it ... view the full minutes text for item 132.
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SITE INSPECTION Minutes: 133.1 None requested. |