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ELECTION OF CHAIR Minutes: 1.1 The Governance Officer opened the meeting and asked for nominations for the Chair of the meeting.
1.2 Councillor Matthissen proposed that Councillor Stringer Chair the meeting. Councillor Warboys seconded the motion.
1.3 Councillor Mellen proposed that Councillor Muller Chair the meeting. Councillor Meyer seconded the motion.
By a vote of 4 votes for Councillor Stringer and 5 votes for Councillor Muller
It was RESOLVED:
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 2.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Field, Councillor Gould, Councillor Guthrie, Councillor Hicks, Councillor Humphreys MBE, Councillor Norris and Councillor Passmore.
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND OTHER REGISTERABLE OR NON REGISTERABLE INTERESTS BY MEMBERS Minutes: 3.1 There were no declarations of interest declared. |
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: 4.1 There were no declaration of lobbying. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: 5.1 There were no declarations of personal site visits. |
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RF/22/1 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 27 JANUARY 2021 PDF 113 KB Minutes: It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 27 Janaury 2021 were confirmed and signed as a true record.
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RF/22/2 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 19 MARCH 2021 PDF 84 KB Minutes: It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2021 were 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: 8.1 None received. |
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RF/22/3 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 58 KB Minutes: 9.1 In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications representations were made as detailed below:
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DC/19/02090 LAND TO THE EAST OF IXWORTH ROAD, THURSTON, SUFFOLK PDF 653 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 10.1 Item 8A
Application DC/29/02090 Proposal Outline Planning Application (some matter 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
10.2 The Case Officer introduced the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site and surrounding developments, the planning history of the site and previous presentations to Committee, the material changes in circumstance since the application was last considered by Committee, the proposed access to the development including emergency and pedestrian access routes, the proposed cycleways, the landscape buffer belt, the proposed layout of the site including the areas of open space, the proposed plans for recreational areas including the skate park, the improved connectivity plans and public transport links, the proposed locations for the pedestrian crossing, the proposed highway improvements, the healthcare provision in the area, biodiversity enhancements, and the officer recommendation of refusal.
10.3 Following a question from Members, the Planning Lawyer confirmed that following referral to the Supreme Court, permission for an appeal had been declined.
10.3 The Case Officer and the Chief Planning Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the housing land supply position statement, the healthcare provision in the area, the pedestrian and cycle access and how these connect to existing footpaths, the access to the proposed pedestrian crossing, the distance from the proposed skate park to the residential area, the policies within the Neighbourhood Plan and how these related to the development, the impact on the proposed road highway safety improvements should the application be refused, the date the traffic data detailed in the report was obtained, and the capacity at the water treatment centre.
10.4 Members considered the representation from Julian West who spoke on behalf of Thurston Parish Council.
10.5 Members considered the representation from Ward Member Councillor Davies who spoke against the application.
10.6 Members considered the representation from Ward Member Councillor Richardson who spoke against the application.
10.7 Councillor Richardson responded to a question from Members regarding the response from Suffolk County Highways in respect of highways improvements.
10.8 A break was taken from 15:55 break until 16:03.
10.9 Members debated the application on issues including: the housing need in the area, and whether the benefits of the application outweigh any potential harm.
10.10 Councillor Meyer proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the officer recommendation.
10.11 Councillor Stringer seconded the proposal.
10.12 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the highways assessment.
10.13 Councillor Meyer and Councillor Stringer agreed to the following additional informative:
That the Council notes the interest and concern locally regarding the mitigation of highway issues and in the interest of public confidence invites the Secretary of State Inspector to ensure that this aspect is given proper ... view the full minutes text for item 10.
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