Minutes:
90.1 Item 7D
Application DC/21/03589
Proposal Application for approval of reserved matters following grant of outline application DC/18/04191 dated: 07/02/2019 - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for Erection of 5no. dwellings and construction of new access, following demolition of 1no. existing dwelling. Discharge of Condition 9 (Hedgerows), Condition 10 (Surface Water Drainage Details), Condition 11 (Roads and Footpaths), Condition 13 (Parking and Turning), Condition 14 (Refuse Bins and Collection Areas), Condition 15 (Fire Hydrants) and Condition 16 (Construction Management)
Site Location STONHAM ASPAL – Land to the Rear of the Leas, Quoits Meadow, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk
Applicant Mr Tydeman
90.2 A break was taken from 13:13pm until 13:47pm, after application DC/21/03292 and before the commencement of application DC/21/03589.
90.3 The Chair advised Members of a change in the order of business and confirmed that application DC/21/03589 would be considered before application DC/19/02299.
90.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location and layout of the site, and the officer recommendation of approval.
90.5 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the previous applications presented to Committee for the site and the reasons for the outcome.
90.6 The Area Planning Manager provided an overview of the differences in the current proposal being considered to those which had previously been presented to Committee.
90.7 The Case Officer and the Area Planning Manager responded to further questions from Members on issues including: the lack of response from the Heritage team, the management responsibility of the open space on site, the increase in size and orientation of the units from the previous application, and the distance between the units and existing neighbouring dwellings.
90.8 Members considered the representation from Rob Stevenson who spoke on behalf of Stonham Aspal Parish Council.
90.9 The Parish Council representative responded to questions from Members on issues including: whether the lack of footpaths was typical of a development in Stonham Aspal.
90.10 Members considered the representation from Beverly Brady who spoke as an objector.
90.11 Members considered the representation from Craig Beech who spoke on behalf of the Agent.
90.12 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: the sustainability features of the development.
90.13 The Chair read out a statement from the Ward Member, Councillor Morley.
90.14 The Case Officer and the Area Planning Manager responded to further questions from Members on issues including: whether the construction area would be removed once the development was completed, whether there was a requirement for the landscaping to be replaced, and the inspectors comments regarding heritage issues.
90.15 Members debated the application on issues including: the surface water drainage scheme, heritage issues including the lack of response from the heritage team, provision of footways, the size and mix of dwellings, the construction area, access to the site, the design of the dwellings, the impact on the adjacent listed building, and whether there was adequate information available to make an informed decision.
90.16 Councillor Passmore proposed that the application be deferred to seek an expert heritage assessment and review.
90.17 Councillor Matthissen seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That the application be deferred to seek an expert heritage assessment and review.
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