Minutes:
109.1 Item 7C
Application DC/22/06288
Proposal Major Large Scale – Manufacturing /Industry/Storage/Warehousing
Site Location Port One Business and Logistics Park, Bramford Road, Little Blakenham, Suffolk
Applicant Curzon De Vere
109.2 A short break was taken before the commencement of DC/22/06288 between 10:49am and 10:58am.
109.3 The Case Officer introduced the application to the committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the application site in context to the neighbouring parish boundaries, the location of the site, the split between the full application and outline application site areas, access to the site, the proposed elevations, the indicative sections, the proposed green corridor, on-site cycle parking and connectivity, EV vehicle charging, footpath connectivity, the proposed SuDS and drainage plans, plans to introduce wet woods, the proposed landscaping strategy, proposed improvements to Junction 52 on the A14, plans to enhance the ecology of the Gipping Meadow, and the Officer recommendation for approval.
109.4 The Case Officer responded to questions from members on issues including: footpath connectivity to the site, links to the nearby bridleway, the proposed enhancement plans for Gipping Meadow, the employment and skills plan, improvements to cycle networks, control over use, parking requirements, the potential travel to work area for Port One, local housing provisions for employees, and the liability for CIL payments.
109.5 Members considered the representation from Wallace Binder who spoke on behalf of Little Blakenham Parish Council.
109.6 Members considered the representation from Nick Davey who spoke as the Agent.
109.7 The Agent responded to questions from Members on issues including: battery storage capacity, the incorporation of ivy to create green walls on the proposed units, the planned travel to work area, installation of PV panels on the units, the potential for a community energy project, and the proposed SuDS scheme.
109.8 Members debated the application on issues including: potential employment opportunities, the proposed biodiversity and ecology plans, proposed installation of renewable energy generators, engagement with officers and parish councils, housing capacity in nearby parishes for employees, and sustainable transport provision.
109.9 Councillor Warboys proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer’s recommendation with the following additional conditions:
· Maintenance and phasing plan for crated surface water drainage;
· and Officers to give consideration to reversing the banding along footpath 21.
109.10 Councillor Davies seconded the proposal.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That, (i) Subject to the prior completion of appropriate binding Legal Agreement/s that secures the specific matters identified in section 4.26 of this report to the satisfaction of the Chief Planning Officer,
(ii) The Chief Planning Officer is authorised to GRANT:
A: Full planning permission (with appropriate conditions) for the “ Erection of 3 no. warehouses and new vehicular access. Extension of estate roads, boundary landscaping, biodiversity enhancement* and SuDS” * on the Gipping Meadow Land - to be secured by S106 Agreement) and;
B: Outline planning permission (with appropriate conditions) for: “Further estate roads and six warehouse plots” (Only ACCESS and LANDSCAPE to be determined)
However, (iii) In the event that such Agreement/s is/are not signed within 6 months of the date of the Committee resolving to agree the recommendation to approve the applications in this report (or any amendment to approve) or such subsequent extended time period as The Chief Planning Officer considers reasonable to secure the Agreement/s, where there is in his opinion a realistic prospect of it being completed within such an extended period;
Then; The application be referred back to Committee for further consideration and determination.
With the following additional conditions:
· Maintenance and phasing plan for crated surface water drainage;
· and Officers to give consideration to reversing the banding along footpath 21.
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