Minutes:
40.1 Item 7A
Application DC/21/06605
Proposal Planning Application - Erection of three warehouse units and external storage area (use class B8), new access from Norwich Road, parking, associated drainage and landscaping
Site Location Land To The Rear Of Ceva Logistics, Norwich Road, Mendlesham (In The Parish Of, Wetheringsett Cum Brockford) IP14 5NA
Applicant Henley Associates (London) Ltd
40.2 Councillor Stringer declared himself as the Ward Member for this item and confirmed that he would not debate or vote on the application.
40.3 Councillor Mansel resumed her place on the Committee.
40.4 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the location of the site, the constraints of the site, the flood zones in proximity to the site, the proposed block plan, the proposed landscaping, the location of proposed cycle parking, the proposed elevations, the proposed floor and roof plans, the proposed access plan, the additional information in the tabled papers, and the Officer’s recommendation for approval.
40.5 The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: vehicular access to the site, whether there is pedestrian access to and from the neighbouring development, electric vehicle charging points, the inclusion of PV solar panels, height limits on the stacking of containers on the site, what materials will be used in construction, and the permeability of the proposed materials for surface construction.
40.6 Members considered the representation of Andy Wells who spoke as the Agent.
40.5 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: proposed access to the site, the inclusion of PV solar cells, a heigh limit restricting the stacking of containers on the site, the permeability of the proposed surface materials, the landscape strategy, and the amount of acres of roof space on the development.
40.6 Members considered the representation from Councillor Stringer who spoke as the Ward Member.
40.7 Members debated the application on issues including: job creations, the location of the application, the potential loss of category 3A land, a potential height restriction on stacked containers, sustainability energy provisions, and pedestrian permeability between the site and neighbouring developments.
40.8 Councillor Caston proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation with the following conditions:
· No stacking prior to first occupation, to limit level of stacking of containers and open storage, to limit to no further than the roof height of the permitted buildings
· Sustainability – scheme for water, energy, and resource efficiency measures; including provision of renewable energy measures and solar panels
40.9 Councillor Hadingham seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That the application is GRANTED planning permission subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:
• Standard time limit (3yrs for commencement of scheme);
• Approved Plans (Plans submitted that form this application);
• Landscaping scheme (including proposed changes in ground levels);
• Landscaping time of commencement and aftercare;
• Materials, colours, and finishes;
• Highways - Completion of access junction prior to first use/occupation;
• Highways - Access visibility splays prior to first use;
• Highways - Estate Roads and Footpath details prior to commencement;
• Highways - Turning and parking prior to first use;
• Highways - Refuse and recycle bins storage and presentation areas prior to first use;
• Highways - EV charging details prior to commencement above slab level;
• Highways - Employees Shuttle Bus details prior to first use;
• Proposed footpath diversion route to be approved by SCC PROW prior to existing route being diverted or obstructed in wany way by the approved development;
• Surface water disposal strategy to be implemented as approved;
• Surface water verification report following practical completion of last unit;
• Construction Surface Water Management Plan (CSWMP) prior to commencement;
• Biodiversity Method Statement and Enhancement Strategy;
• Wildlife lighting design scheme;
• Sustainability – water, energy, and resource efficiency measures;
• Fire Hydrants;
• Construction Management Plan;
• Construction Hours;
• External Lighting Details
• Remove PD rights Class P (B8 - Storage and Distribution to C3 - Dwellinghouses)
With the following conditions:
Supporting documents: