Minutes:
31.1 Item 7C
Application: DC/20/02129
Proposal: Planning Application. Erection of 18no dwellings (including 6no affordable dwellings). Construction of new vehicular access off Low Road
Site Location: DEBENHAM – Land South East of, Low Road, Debenham, Suffolk
Applicant: Landex Ltd
31.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members, the layout and location of the site, the contents of the tabled papers, and the officer recommendation of approval.
31.3 The Case Officer responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the location of the site, the flooding issues surrounding the site, emergency access to the site, archaeological issues, sustainability considerations, car parking and electric vehicle charging provision on site, potential removal of existing trees and hedgerows, the impact on the Neighbourhood Plan, and the potential restriction of access following future development in the area.
31.4 Members considered the representation from Leslie Short who spoke as the agent.
31.5 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: how much of the existing hedgerow on Low Road would be removed to widen the road.
31.6 Members considered the representation from Councillor Kathie Guthrie who spoke as Ward Member.
31.7 The Case Officer provided additional photographs of the junction of Low Road and the surrounding area.
31.8 Councillor Field declared a local non-pecuniary interest as he knew the agent.
31.9 The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the response from the Parish Council.
31.10 Members’ debated the application on issues including: the neighbourhood plan, and electric vehicle charging points on site.
31.11 A short break was taken between 11:26 – 11:35 as Cllr Matthissen had dropped out of the meeting. The meeting restarted at 11:35 after confirming that all Members were present.
31.12 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the access to the site and any future amendments that may be required if any further applications came forward as detailed in the Neighbourhood Plan, the issue of Mid Suffolk District Council obtaining land, the potential flood risk, and cycleways.
31.13 Councillor Stringer proposed that the application be approved subject to the following additional conditions:
- Scheme of sustainable and renewable energy measures including EV parking scheme and ducting
- Swift bricks
- That the S106 is amended as follows: To secure opportunity for access through DEB 3 including closure of vehicular access to Low Road if DEB 3 comes forward (retain emergency access, pedestrian and cycle link).
- Informative to be added: Detailing access arrangements if DEB 3 comes forward.
31.14 Councillor Muller seconded the motion.
31.15 By 6 votes for and 2 against
31.16 RESOLVED:-
That authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer to grant full planning permission on the following basis:
(1) Subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Chief Planning Officer to secure:
· Affordable housing as set out within the application and confirmed by the Council’s Strategic Housing team.
· Secure the delivery and ongoing maintenance of the open space shown within the plans.
(2) That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to grant 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:
· Standard time limit for implementation (three years from date of grant)
· Approved plans
· Phasing condition to allow development to come forward in manner shown in plans
· Materials to be those as stated in the application
· Construction Plan to be agreed
· Implementation of the landscaping as submitted
· Flood and drainage conditions as suggested by Flood and Water Management Team
· Highways conditions as suggested by Highway Authority relating to access, visibility splays, layout of estate roads and parking
· Ecology conditions to ensure scheme is built out in such a manner so as to minimise impacts on biodiversity and to ensure that biodiversity enhancement measures are implemented.
(3) And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary:
·Pro active working statement
· SCC Highways notes
· Support for sustainable development principles
· Anglian Water informatives on the process for connecting to their assets.
(4) That in the event of the Planning obligations or requirements referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured and/or not secured within 6 months that the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to refuse the application on appropriate ground
Additional Conditions
- Scheme of sustainable and renewable energy measures including EV parking scheme and ducting
- Swift bricks
- That the S106 is amended as follows: To secure opportunity for access through DEB 3 including closure of vehicular access to Low Road if DEB 3 comes forward (retain emergency access, pedestrian and cycle link).
- Informative to be added: Detailing access arrangements if DEB 3 comes forward.
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