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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: Apologis for absence were received from Councillors Richard Meyer and Wendy Turner. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS Minutes: Councillor Rachel Eburne declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest for application DC/19/03486 as her brother worked for Bloor Homes.
Councillor James Caston declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest in 1856/17 as he used to be the Ward Member for the area.
Councillor Dave Muller declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest as the Vice Chair of Stowmarket Town Council’s Planning Committee.
Councillors Barry Humphreys MBE and Terence Carter declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest as Members of Stowmarket Town Councils Planning Committee.
Councillor John Field declared a Local Non-Pecuniary interest for applications 1856/17 and DC/18/00861 as the County Councillor for the area.
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: All Members declared that they had been lobbied on applications DC/19/03486 and DC/18/04247. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: None declared. |
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RF/19/6 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 13 NOVEMBER 2019 PDF 261 KB Minutes: It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on the 13 November 2019 were confirmed and signed as a true record subject to the correction as detailed below:
That in paragraph 18.5 and all other refences that “Peggy Pearson” be corrected to “Penny Pearson”. |
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S PETITION SCHEME Minutes: None received. |
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RF/19/7 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS - AM SESSION -09:30 PDF 144 KB Additional documents: Minutes: In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications a representation was made as detailed below:
26.1 The Chief Planning Officer advised the Committee of the strategic relationship between the applications before Members and their relationship to the Draft Joint Local Plan and that if the debate led to the recommendation to refuse an application that Members consider a minded to refuse resolution so that officers could consider the financial risk, reputational risk and associated risks to the Draft Joint Local Plan.
26.2 A short adjournment of 5 minutes was taken before the commencement of application DC/19/03486 for the Committee to have time to read the Tabled Papers before Members.
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DC/19/03486 LAND SOUTH WEST OF, BEYTON ROAD, THURSTON, SUFFOLK PDF 4 MB Additional documents:
Minutes: 27.1 Item A
Application DC/19/03486 Proposal Outline Planning Application – Erection of up to 210 dwellings, means of access, open space and associated infrastructure, including junction improvements. Members are advised that this outline application requires the principle of proposed residential use to be considered along with proposed access arrangements [access to the site will not form reserved matters in the event that outline planning permission is ultimately granted]. Site Location THURSTON – Land South West of, Beyton Road, Thurston, Suffolk Applicant Bloor Homes and Sir George A. Agnew
27.2 The Case Officer began to present the application to the Committee, but an adjournment was taken between 10:58- 10:06.
27.3 During the adjournment Councillor Kathie Guthrie left the meeting due to illness. Councillor Hicks took the Chair.
27.4 The Case Officer comprehensively presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the contents of the tabled papers before Members, and the officer recommendation of approval.
27.5 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the proposed measures regarding the railway station pathway, the proposed measures regarding Fishwick Corner and possible cycle links, the proposed highways measures and roundabouts being proposed, that the site was not within the Thurston Neighbourhood Plan area, the detail of the neighbourhood plan and the allocations within it.
27.6 The Chief Planning Officer clarified that the Thurston Neighbourhood plan acknowledged that the District would address housing need outside of the plan and that there was not a conflict between the Neighbourhood Plan and the Draft Joint Local Plan.
27.6 The Case Officer and Chief Planning Officer responded to further questions on issues including: the weight of the Development Plan and the Draft Joint Local Plan, and that the housing need was set by Central Government. The Professional Lead for Key Sites and Infrastructure Development outlined that meetings regarding the Infrastructure delivery plan were ongoing and that no formal decision had been made in terms of accessibility to the railway bridge.
27.7 The Transport Policy and Development Manager responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the number of pedestrian movements under the bridge and also the number of movements of pedestrians crossing the railway line. He further responded to questions regarding the package of proposed highways improvements and those that had been agreed previously in the area including updated traffic modelling.
27.8 Members considered the representation from Julian West and Victoria Waples of Thurston Parish Council.
27.9 Members considered the representation from Keith Towers who spoke as an Objector.
27.10 Members considered the representation from Robert Eburne who spoke as the Applicant.
27.11 The Applicants and the Highways Consultant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the car club and its proposed operation, the build out rate of the proposal, when the proposed highways works would be completed, and the deliverability of the Affordable Homes.
27.12 Members considered the email representation from Councillor Wendy Turner.
27.13 Members considered the representation from Councillor Harry Richardson who spoke as the Ward ... view the full minutes text for item 27. |
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DC/19/02090 LAND TO THE EAST OF, IXWORTH ROAD, THURSTON, SUFFOLK PDF 2 MB Additional documents:
Minutes: 28.1 A lunch break was taken between 13:10-13:40 after the completion of DC/19/03486 but before the commencement of DC/19/02090.
28.2 It was noted that Councillor Barry Humphreys MBE left the meeting during the lunch break.
28.3 Item B
Application DC/19/02090 Proposal Outline Planning Application (some matters reserved)- Erection of up to 210 dwellings and new vehicular access to include planting and landscaping, natural and semi- natural green space including community growing space(s), children’s play area and sustainable drainage system (SuDS), to include 35% affordable dwellings. Site Location THURSTON – Land to the East of, Ixworth Road, Thurston, Suffolk Applicant Gladman Developments Ltd
28.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, and the officer recommendation of approval.
28.5 The Senior Development Management Engineer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the proposed improvements at the Bunbury Arms junction, and that there was proposed to be a crossing on Barton Road but its precise location had yet to be determined.
28.6 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the proposed environmental benefits, electric vehicle charging points, ecological mitigation strategy, the healthcare provision in the area, and the proposed planting to restore hedgerows and reinforce them.
28.7 Members considered the representation from Richard Fawcett and Victoria Waples who spoke on behalf of Thurston Parish Council.
28.8 The Parish Council representatives responded to Members questions on issues including: engagement from the applicant with the Parish Council, why the site was not included in the Neighbourhood Plan, and the traffic situation on Ixworth Road.
28.9 Members considered the representation from Keith Towers who spoke as an Objector.
28.10 Members considered the representation from Stuart Carvel who spoke as the Agent.
28.11 The Agent responded to Members questions on issues including: that the package of planning permission and Section 106 would be sold.
28.12 The Transport Policy and Development Manager advised Members that the majority of the transport assessment had been completed but not all the scoping had been completed.
28.13 Members were advised that the email representation from Councillor Wendy Turner applied to applications DC/19/03486 and the application before Members.
28.14 Members considered the representation from Councillor Harry Richardson who spoke as the Ward Member.
28.15 Councillor Peter Gould left the meeting at 14:29.
28.16 Members debated the application on the issues including: the healthcare provision in the area, the highways mitigation measures, that the site was not in the Neighbourhood Plan, and the CIL monies that would be generated from the site.
28.17 The Transport Policy and Development Manager advised Members that a further improvement was proposed with the Bunbury Arms junctions of using a system called MOVA.
28.18 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: safe access to the school, the Neighbourhood Plan’s aspiration for bungalows, and the proposed landscaping of the site.
28.19 The Case Officer and Professional Lead for Housing Enabling advised Members the Committee that it could be secured that no built ... view the full minutes text for item 28. |
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DC/18/04357 LAND TO THE SOUTH OF GIPPING ROAD. STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET PDF 1 MB Additional documents:
Minutes: 29.1 A short comfort break was taken between 15:29-15:40 after the completion of DC/19/02090 but before the commencement of DC/18/04357.
29.2 Councillor Matthew Hicks left the meeting during the Comfort Break.
29.3 As the both Chairs of the Planning Referrals meeting had left the meeting the Governance Officer asked for nomination for a Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
29.4 Councillor James Caston proposed that Councillor Lavinia Hadingham be appointed as the Chair of the meeting. Councillor Dave Muller seconded the motion.
29.5 By 7 votes to 0 with 2 abstentions
29.6 RESOLVED
That Councillor Lavinia Hadingham Chair the items for the remainder of the Planning Referrals Committee.
29.2 Item C
Application DC/18/04357 Proposal Outline Planning Application (All matters reserved) Erection of up to 70 dwellings. Site Location STOWUPLAND- Land to the South of Gipping Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket Applicant Gladman Developments Ltd
29.3 At this point it was agreed by Members that the remaining items on the agenda after application DC/18/03357 would not be heard at the meeting and would be rescheduled to be returned to Committee at a later date.
29.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, and the officer recommendation of approval.
29.5 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the biodiversity strategy, the contents of the proposed Section 106 Agreement, access to the site, pedestrian and cycle links to the site, and public transport links in the area.
29.6 Members considered the representation from Jerry Voden of Stowupland Parish Council.
29.7 Members considered the representation from Stuart Carvel who spoke as the applicant.
29.8 The Applicant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the design and access statement, the proposed sustainability measures, and the Section 106 contributions.
29.9 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Keith Welham.
29.10 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Rachel Eburne.
29.11 The Ward Members responded to Members’ questions on issues including: footpaths in the area, the Neighbourhood Plan, and the history of the site.
29.12 Members debated the application on the issues including: the meadow on the site, the sustainability measures proposed, the sustainability of the location, the Stowupland Neighbourhood Plan, the Draft Joint Local Plan.
29.13 Councillor Dave Muller proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor James Caston seconded the motion.
29.14 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the weighting of the Stowupland Neighbourhood Plan, the sustainability of the proposal, the location of the site outside the settlement boundary, and the public transport links in the area.
29.15 By 3 votes to 6 the motion was lost.
29.16 Councillor John Field proposed that the application be refused. Councillor Terence Carter seconded the motion.
29.17 A short adjournment was taken between 17:30-17:45 to clarify reasons for refusal with the Proposer and Seconder.
29.18 The Chief Planning Officer read out the proposal for refusal:
1. The proposal is not ... view the full minutes text for item 29. |
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RF/19/8 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS - PM SESSION STARTING NO EARLIER THAN 14:30 PDF 145 KB Additional documents: Minutes: 30.1 All planning applications in report RF/19/8 were deferred to be heard at a later date. |
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DC/18/04247 LAND OFF BURY ROAD, THE STREET, WOOLPIT, IP30 9SA PDF 739 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 31.1 Item A
Application DC/18/04247 Proposal Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) Erection of up to 300 dwellings, construction of a new spine road, land for a new primary school, burial ground extension, village car park and associated infrastructure Site Location WOOLPIT- Land off Bury Road, The Street, Woolpit, IP30 9SA Applicant Hopkins Homes Limited
31.2 The application was deferred to be heard at a later date. |
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1856/17 LAND NORTH WEST OF, CHURCH LANE, BARHAM, SUFFOLK PDF 741 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 32.1 Item B
Application 1856/17 Proposal Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for access and spine road) for phased development for the erection of up to 269 dwellings and affordable housing, together with associated access and spine road including works to Church Lane, doctors surgery site, amenity space including and extension to the Church Grounds, reserved site for Pre-School and Primary School and all other works and infrastructure (amended description) Site Location BARHAM- Land North West of, Church Lane, Barham, Suffolk Applicant Pigeon Investment Management Ltd and Mr John Cutting
32.2 The application was deferred to be decided at a later date. |
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DC/18/00861 LAND TO THE EAST OF, ELY ROAD, CLAYDON, SUFFOLK PDF 667 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 33.1 Item C
Application DC/18/00861 Proposal Outline Planning Application (with means of access to be considered) – Erection of up to 73 dwellings, public open space and supporting site infrastructure including access. Site Location CLAYDON – Land to the East of, Ely Road Claydon, Suffolk Applicant M. Scott Properties Ltd, The St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Diocese
33.2 The application was deferred to be decided at a later date. |