Minutes:
46.1 Item A
Application DC/18/05514
Proposal Outline planning application ( some matters reserved) – residential development of up to 85 dwellings and access, siting for a new community building including an independent access, and a children’s play area.
Site Location BACTON – Land South of Pretyman Avenue, Bacton, Suffolk
Applicant Ms Ros Howe
46.2 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. The Case Officer further advised Members of the following changes to the officer recommendation:
- On Page 37 – 1F seeks the securing of a serviced site and parking for the community hall. Corrected to state “public parking” and securing of community site is for 5 year period only. If after a 5 year period it is not taken up, then area will be secured as public open space, details and timing to be agreed by the LPA. Note also the extent of the area of the parking, associated access and footprint of the community centre as shown on the indicative plan is the area to be secured or otherwise for open space.
- For the avoidance of doubt 35% of the 85 units is 29.75 units and this has been rounded up to mean securing of 30 units on site.
46.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: that Network Rail had been consulted but had not responded, the second access to the site, and the sustainability of the proposal.
46.4 Members considered the representation from Richard Peaty of Bacton Parish Council who spoke against the application.
46.5 The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the frequency and destinations of bus services in Bacton.
46.6 Members considered the representation from Carol Milward who spoke as an Objector.
46.7 Members considered the representation from Jon Jennings who spoke as the Agent.
46.8 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: details of landscape buffers, and the tenure and mix of the proposed Affordable Housing.
46.9 Members considered the representation from Councillor Andrew Mellen who spoke against the application.
46.10 Members debated the application on the issues including: the sustainability of the site and the current situation that Mid Suffolk District Council did have a 5 year Housing Land supply.
46.11 The Chief Planning Officer advised Members that based on previous appeal decisions in Bacton that although Mid Suffolk Could demonstrate a 5 year land supply, this did not debar further sustainable development from being approved.
46.12 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the cumulative impact on the area, the distance to the local amenities, the access to the site, the railway crossing, and the car dependency of the proposal.
46.13 Councillor Lavinia Hadingham proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the updated officer recommendation. Councillor Gerard Brewster seconded the motion.
46.14 A further condition was requested by Councillor Sarah Mansel which was accepted by the proposer and seconded as detailed below:
· No housing in full or part, unless single storey only, shall be proposed at any point within 20 metres of the northern site boundary.
46.15 4 votes were cast for the motion and 4 votes were cast against.
46.16 The Chair used his casting vote to approve the application.
46.17 RESOLVED
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer – Sustainable Communities to grant Planning Permission for the above development:
(1) Subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Chief Planning Officer – Sustainable Communities to secure:
(a) Provision, management and maintenance of public open space including LEAP, outdoor gym and SUDs.
(b) 35% Affordable housing provision and mix (30 units on site)
(c) SCC Travel Plan contribution and travel pack
(d) School Contributions Build cost contribution (BCIS linked) of £411,831 (2019/2020 costs) The developer contributions will be secured for a period of up to 10 years and returned if not spent.
(e) Skylark Mitigation Strategy
(f) Serviced site and public parking for community hall and securing of community site is for 5 year period only. If after a 5 year period it is not taken up, then the area be secured as public open space, details and timing to be agreed with the LPA. Note also the extent of area of the parking, associated access and footprint of the community centre as shown on the indicative plan is the area to be secured or otherwise for open space.
(2) That the Chief Planning Officer – Sustainable Communities be authorised to grant Outline Planning Permission upon completion of the legal agreement subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer including:
· Standard time limit
· Reserved matters outline
· Approved plans
· Phasing of development
· Mix and type of housing to be agreed
· Provision of private resident replacement parking
· Highways - details of estate roads
· Highways – carriageways and footways
· Highways - provision and retention of manoeuvring and parking areas
· Highways - surface water discharge details
· Highways - Construction Management Plan
· Highways - Travel plan including website and travel plan pack
· Highways – Refuse/recycling bin storage
· Details of sustainable urban drainage system components and piped networks
· Surface water drainage scheme
· Details of implementation, maintenance, and management of surface water drainage scheme
· Construction Surface Water Management Plan
· Programme of archaeological work
· No occupation until archaeological assessment complete
· Arboricultural Report implementation
· Unexpected contamination
· Fire hydrant provision details
· Sustainable efficiency measures
· Ecology Report recommendations
· Secure mitigation and ecology enhancement measures
· Landscape Ecological Management Plan
· Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy
· Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme
· Construction Management Plan
· Acoustic fencing and bund
(3) And the following informative notes as summarised and as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:
·Pro active working statement
· SCC Highways notes
· SCC PROW notes
4) That in the event of the Planning obligations referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured that the Chief Planning Officer – Sustainable Communities be authorised to refuse the application on appropriate grounds.
(5) That in the event of the Planning obligations referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured within 6 months that the Chief Planning Officer – Sustainable Communities be authorised to refuse the application on appropriate grounds.
Additional condition:
· No housing in full or part, unless single storey only, shall be proposed at any point within 20 metres of the northern boundary of the site.
Supporting documents: