Minutes:
183.1 Item A
Application DC/20/00701
Proposal Application for approval of reserved matters following Outline Approval DC/18/00706 (hybridapplication). Outline Planning Application (access to be considered) Erection of up to 75no dwellings and vehicular access. Change of use from private woodland to suitable alternative natural greenspace/community woodland) and associated infrastructure works. Approval of details reserved by conditions 8, 11, 16, 18, 28, 31, 32 and 33 of the Outline Approval.
Site Location WHERSTEAD – Klondyke Field, West of Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Suffolk
Applicant Bellway Homes (Essex) Ltd
183.2 The Case Officer provided Members with details of the previous Committee resolution of deferral August 2020.
183.3 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee, outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, the amendments made to the application since the previous deferral, and the officer recommendation of approval.
183.4 The Case Officer and the Acting Area Planning Manager responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the possibility of imposing any restrictions on the housing mix at this stage of the application, the details of the conditions applied in outline permission, the current scheme of delegation, and the amended locations of the affordable housing.
183.5 Members considered the representation from Robin Coates of Wherstead Parish Council who spoke against the application.
183.6 The Case Officer and the Acting Area Planning Manager provided clarification of the general conformity of the site layout and the mix of properties on site.
183.7 The Parish Council representative responded to Members’ questions on issues including: consultation between the applicant and the community.
183.8 Members considered the representation from Sarah Cornwell who spoke as the agent.
183.9 The agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: consultation between the developer and the Case Officer regarding the mix of properties on site, whether the block of flats included any affordable housing units, whether the height of the block of flats impacts on the surrounding properties, and the type of heating supply in the properties.
183.10Members considered the representation from Councillor Jane Gould who spoke as the Ward Member.
183.11The Case Officer provided Members with clarification regarding sustainability measures, and the maintenance and management of the woodland and public open spaces.
183.12Members debated the application on issues including: the mix of housing on site, and pepper potting of affordable housing on the site.
183.13The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the proposed building materials for the affordable housing units, and the conditions referred to in the officer recommendation.
183.14Councillor Lee Parker proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation.
183.15Councillor Melanie Barrett seconded the proposal.
183.16The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on surface water drainage and the plans for any SUDS arrangement on site.
183.17Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the environmental aspects of the development.
183.18It was RESOLVED:
Subject to issues of drainage being resolved, that permission be GRANTED reserved matters planning permission for the scale, layout, landscaping and appearance for the erection of 75 dwellings and discharge of conditions 8, 11, 16, 18, 28, 31, 32 and 22 of outline planning permission DC/18/00706.
Standard
Commencement time limit
Accordance with approved plans
PD Rights
Withdrawal of Permitted Development rights for building upwards
Environmental Health
Noise mitigation measures
Natural Environment
Landscape management plan 10 years
Sustainability Strategy
Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)
Biodiversity Enhancement Layout for Protected and Priority Species
Informative Notes:
Outstanding conditions to discharge
S106 Requirements – Open Space Scheme, Woodland Scheme, RAMS contribution
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