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Apologies for absence Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillors Julie Flatman, Barry Humphreys MBE, Diana Kearsley, Anne Killett, Jane Storey, David Whybrow. |
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To receive any declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest by Members Minutes: There were no declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests.
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Declarations of Lobbying Minutes: It was noted that the following Councillors had been lobbied on application 3172/16:
Roy Barker, Gerard Brewster, David Burn, John Field, Jessica Fleming, Lavinia Hadingham, Sarah Mansel, Lesley Mayes, David Muller, Mike Norris and Keith Welham.
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Declarations of Personal Site Visits Minutes: There were no declarations of personal site visits.
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To receive notifications of petitions in accordance with the Council's Petition Scheme |
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Questions by the Public The Chairman to answer any questions from the public of which notice has been given no later than midday three clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Committee and Sub-Committee Procedure Rule 7. Minutes: None received. |
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Questions by Councillors The Chairman to answer any questions on any matter in relation to which the Council has powers or duties which affects the District and which falls within the terms of reference of the Committee, of which due notice has been given no later than midday three clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Committee and Sub-Committee Procedure Rule 8. Minutes: None received. |
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RF/01/17 Schedule of Planning Applications PDF 84 KB Application No 3172/16 Proposal Demolition of derelict buildings and erection of detached building Site Location STONHAM PARVA – Barns at Four Elms Farm, Norwich Road Applicant Mr P Watson Additional documents:
Minutes: Report RF/01/17
In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications representations were made as detailed below:
application Number Representations From
3172/16 Phil Cobbold (Agent)
Application Number: 3172/16 Proposal: Demolition of derelict buildings and erection of detached building Site Location: STONHAM PARVA – Barns at Four Elms Farm, Norwich Road Applicant: Mr P Watson
The application had been considered by Development Control Committee B on 25 January 2017 when Members were minded to approve the application contrary to Officer recommendation and Council Policy. The Chairman had then used her discretion to refer the application to the Planning Referrals Committee.
The Senior Planning Officer outlined the reasons for the Officer’s recommendation for refusal as follows in summary:
· The application was not a sustainable development, as the proximity to the nearest services and facilities were further than the maximum requirement for reasonable walking access of 1200 metres. It was therefore likely that the use of a car would be required
· The application did not support sustainability as required by the NPPF Policies and the local planning authorities were to avoid building new isolated homes in the countryside unless there were special circumstances
Members questioned the Officer and it was confirmed that the granted application 0101.10 was extant, and that the site contained derelict buildings on agricultural land.
Phil Cobbold, the Agent, confirmed that the 2010 application was still extant and initial work had been undertaken. Mr Cobbold informed Members that in accordance with paragraph 29 of the NPPF the usage of a private vehicle could be allowed if the plans to replace derelict existing buildings outweighed the benefit of a sustainable development. He felt that the creation of a new family home would add to the value to the existing settlement and a single dwelling would generate less activity than the previously granted application for offices.
Councillor Suzie Morley, Ward Member, reiterated the Agent’s comments and added that the site was dangerous. Councillor Morley felt that a family home would not only support the local community, but also the school in need of more children.
The Senior Planning Officer then presented the addendum papers, which determined the criteria for the grant of planning application for similar sites.
The Chairman allowed Mr Cobbold, the Agent, to respond to the addendum having been presented after the Agent’s allowed time. Mr Cobbold, urged caution with regard to the analysis of the data presented and that the distance to the settlements was misguided.
Members debated the application and clarified various issues including the use of a private vehicle for access to local facilities and the availability of a footpath to the nearest village. It was felt by some Members that the improved visual impact on the surrounding settlement by removing the derelict buildings and erecting a new dwelling were to be preferred instead of the previously approved offices, whilst some Members considered offices to be better for the local community and businesses. The proximity to the existing settlement was not considered ... view the full minutes text for item 24. |