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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE/SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: 111.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Austin Davies. Councillor David Penny substituted for Councillor Davies.
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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND OTHER REGISTRABLE OR NON REGISTRABLE INTERESTS BY MEMBERS Minutes: 112.1 In respect of application number DC/23/01323, Councillor Mansel advised the Committee that she was previously the Event Director for Chilton Fields Park Run and had attended stakeholder meetings. Councillor Mansel confirmed that she is no longer involved in the organisation but does take part as a participant.
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DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING Minutes: 113.1 Councillor Matthissen and Councillor Hardingham declared that they had been lobbied in respect of application number DC/23/01323.
113.2 All Members of the Committee declared that they had been lobbied in respect of application number DC/23/05045.
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS Minutes: 114.1 There were no declarations of personal site visits.
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MPL/23/24 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 17 JANUARY 2024 PDF 103 KB Minutes: By a vote of 7 votes for and 1 abstention
It was RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 January 2024 be 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: 116.1 None received.
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MPL/23/25 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS PDF 65 KB Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.
Minutes: 117.1 In accordance with the Councils procedures for public speaking on planning applications, representations were made as follows:
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DC/23/01323 CHILTON SPORTS CLUB, CHILTON WAY, STOWMARKET, IP14 1SZ PDF 13 MB Additional documents: Minutes: 118.1 Item 7A
Application DC/23/01323 Proposal HYBRID APPLICATION – for the project known as Stowmarket Health, Education and Leisure Facilities (SHELF) comprising the two components described below: FULL APPLICATION for: Works of demolition and construction to provide a new shared sports pavilion to replace the existing building, a new sports hall, enhance existing/deliver new outdoor recreational facilities, and relocated play area along with the provision of associated parking, amended vehicular access, lighting, means of enclosure, landscaping, highway improvements and other associated works. OUTLINE APPLICATION for: Construction of a mixed-use community Wellbeing Hub. Site Location Chilton Sports Club, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SZ
118.2 The Case Officer introduced the application to the committee, which was for a hybrid application being made by Mid Suffolk District Council, including the contents of the tabled papers and the amended officer recommendation.
118.3 The Case Officer went on to outline the details of the full application component of the proposal including: the overall proposed SHELF scheme and uses of the development, the location of the site, the existing and proposed layout of the site, the proposed project work packages, the proposed tree removal and replanting and landscaping scheme, the visibility of the proposed pavilion from surrounding areas and the impact on the landscape, the proposed parking plans, the various proposed access points to the site and potential traffic impact including estimated vehicle movements at the site, the proposed pedestrian crossing points, the level of potential harm to surrounding residential amenity, the hours of use of the site, the demolition and replacement of the existing clubhouse, the design and layout of the proposed new pavilion including the roof detail and installation of solar PV panels, and the dimensions and height of the proposed buildings in comparison to existing buildings.
118.4 The Case Officer then provided details to the Committee of the outline application component of the proposed including: the proposed wellbeing hub, the potential uses of the hub and services to the community, the potential biodiversity net gain, and the connectivity plans including location of cycle and footpaths and public transport links.
118.5 The Case officer concluded the presentation with details of the overall planning balance, and the officer recommendation of approval subject to the amendment contained within the tabled papers.
118.6 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: confirmation of the site opening times, the boundary of the adjacent housing site, the proposed surface of the overflow parking area, any proposals for installation of signage for the car parking area, proposed plans to prevent vehicles parking on surrounding verges, access for coaches and larger vehicles, the location of the drop off areas, on site storage arrangements for ground maintenance equipment, the possibility to extend the existing electric vehicle charging area in the car park, the proposed energy efficiency of the buildings and how this could affect the pitch of the roof, the provision of baby changing facilities, the specification of the lifts to enable access for a wheelchair user and companion, ... view the full minutes text for item 118.
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DC/23/05045 SIX BELLS INN, CHURCH ROAD, FELSHAM, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP30 0PJ PDF 185 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: 119.1 Item 7B
Application DC/23/05045 Proposal Full Planning Application - Erection of 2No detached dwellings and associated parking including landscaping, utilising public house access Site Location Six Bells Inn, Church Road, Felsham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0PJ Applicant Cordage 44 Ltd
119.2 A break was taken from 12:39pm until 13:30pm, after application number DC/23/01323 and before the commencement of application number DC/23/05045.
119.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the content of the tabled papers, the location of the site, the site constraints including potential impact on heritage assets, the proposed block plan including parking, the proposed Electric Vehicle charging bays, access to the site, the proposed plans and elevations, the existing access to the public house and the layout of the existing outbuildings, the history of planning applications at the site including appeal decisions, the previously proposed layouts and elevations, and the officer recommendation of refusal as detailed in the tabled papers.
119.4 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the previous decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate in relation to the potential harm to the boundary wall, and the harm to the setting and conservation area.
119.5 The Area Planning Manager provided clarification to Members regarding the previous reasons for refusals considered by the Planning Inspectorate at previous appeals, and confirmed that the amendments contained in the current proposal and policy changes could be considered however the Inspectors decision stands.
119.6 In response to a question from Members, the Planning Lawyer provided confirmation of the legal situation regarding the current appeal submitted for non-determination, and how the outcome of the decision today would be affected by that appeal decision.
119.7 The Case Officer responded to further questions from Members on issues including; the number of car parking spaces per dwelling, the number of trees to be removed and plans for replanting, any proposed plans for resurfacing of the access area, the surface of the driveways, the housing density of the site, and highway visibility.
119.8 Members considered the representation from Simon Garrod Felsham Parish Council. 119.9 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: the community use of the adjacent green space, the ownership of the adjacent Public House, and the community use of the adjacent meadow.
119.10 The Case officer confirmed to the Committee that the car park forms part of the site however the Public House is not included within the red line.
119.11Members considered the representation from Nicholas Panayi who spoke as an Objector.
119.12 The Objector responded to questions from Members regarding whether the Public House has an outdoor area.
119.13 The Area Planning Manager responded to Members questions regarding the comments received from Suffolk County Council Highways and the various comments and objections received in respect of each application.
119.14 Members considered the representation from Councillor Nicky Wilshere who spoke as the Ward Member.
119.15 The Ward Member and the Objector responded to questions from ... view the full minutes text for item 119.
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DC/24/00016 CHURCH FARM CLOSE, PALGRAVE, DISS, SUFFOLK, IP22 1AX PDF 161 KB Minutes: 120.1 Item 7C
Application DC/24/00016 Proposal Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area – Reduce crowns of Field Maple (T1), Hawthorn (T2), Hawthorn (T3) and Field Maple (T4) by approximately one third. Site Location7 Church Farm Close, Palgrave, Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1AX Applicant H Bunbury
120.2 The Chair advised Members of the Committee that application number DC/24/00016 was for a notification of works to trees in a conservation area with the application being made by a close family member of an Officer of the Council. The application had been referred to the Committee as an urgent item of business having regard to the default ability to proceed if the local planning authority did not respond within 6 weeks of notice.
120.3 The Case Officer introduced the item to the Committee outlining the details of the proposal including: the location of the site, the details of the works to be undertaken, and the officer recommendation that the works may go ahead.
120.4 Councillor Hadingham proposed the officer recommendation.
120.5 Councillor Matthissen seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That the applicant be informed that the work may go ahead.
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SITE INSPECTION Minutes: 111.1 There were no requests for site inspections.
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