Minutes:
76.1 Item 7A
Application DC/21/03430
Proposal Planning Application – Erection of garden centre building (Class E1) (following demolition of existing glasshouse)
Site Location STONHAM ASPAL – Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT
Applicant Stonham Barns Ltd
76.2 The Senior Enforcement Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the proposed hours of operation, the size of the proposed buildings, the contents of the tabled papers and the updated officer recommendation of approval.
76.3 The Senior Enforcement Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the operating hours and uses of surrounding businesses, any conditions considered regarding operating hours at the site, the height of the adjacent building, access routes to the site for deliveries and the public, the previous conditions on the site relating to propagation of plants and non-retail use, the type of heating to be used in the buildings and any potential noise disturbance, and the increase in size compared to the existing building.
76.4 The Planning Lawyer confirmed to the Chair that a lawful and valid decision could be made at the Committee meeting.
76.5 Members considered the representation from Stonham Aspal Parish Council which was read out by the Ward Member, Councillor Morley.
76.6 Members considered the representation from Phil Cobbold who spoke as the agent.
76.7 The agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the access route to the site and the location of the delivery area, which buildings would be accessible by the public, hours and days of operation, whether there be an increased number of Heavy Goods Vehicle movements at the site, and the proposed drainage systems.
76.8 Members considered the representation from Councillor Morley who spoke as the Ward Member.
76.9 The Ward Member responded to questions from Members on issues including: the conditions to be applied to the application.
76.10 The Area Planning Manager responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether an overall plan for the development of the site had been provided, the relevance of the plan to this application, and the timeframe for the development.
76.11 Members debated the application on issues including: the hours of operation, the potential increased numbers of visitors to the site, the lack of an overall plan for the site, the size of the proposed building compared to existing, and the proximity of the site to the adjacent listed dwelling.
76.12 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be rejected for the following reasons:
The proposal would result in the loss of residential amenity and privacy, as a result of the increased size and resulting enclosure of the garden of Brambly Hedge and increased public access to the application building in close proximity to the boundary, contrary to Local Plan Policy H16 and paragraph 130 (f) of the NPPF.
76.13 Councillor Humphreys MBE seconded the motion.
76.14 Members continued to debate the application on issues including: the location of the site, the impact on the amenities of the listed dwelling, and the increase in size.
By a vote of 6 votes for and 2 against
It was RESOLVED:
The proposal would result in the loss of residential amenity and privacy, as a result of the increased size and resulting enclosure of the garden of Brambly Hedge and increased public access to the application building in close proximity to the boundary, contrary to Local Plan Policy H16 and paragraph 130 (f) of the NPPF.
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