Note: The Chairman may change the listed order of items to accommodate visiting Ward Members and members of the public.
Minutes:
In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications a representation was made as detailed below:
Schedule of Applications
Application Number |
Representations From |
1352/17 |
Maggie Barber (Walsham Le Willows Parish Council) Robin Pyle (Objector) Nick Fairman (Agent) |
DC/17/02783 |
Maggie Barber (Walsham Le Willows Parish Council) Steven Bainbridge (Agent) |
DC/17/05663 |
John Giddings (Redgrave Parish Council) Angela Clark (Objector) |
DC/17/02809 |
Chris Lockwood (Applicant) |
DC/17/04689 |
Tim Mannon (Agent) |
DC/17/05549 |
Martin Last (Agent) Mel Walton (Applicant) |
68.1 Item 1
Application 1352/17
Proposal Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to 60 dwellings.
Site Location WALSHAM LE WILLOWS – Land West of Wattisfield Road, Walsham Le Willows, IP31 3BD
Applicant New Hall Properties (Eastern) Ltd
68.2 Members considered the application as presented by the Case Officer and the representations made. Opinion on the application was divided with some Members feeling that the proposal was acceptable and was proposed by Councillor David Whybrow and Seconded by Councillor Field that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation.
68.3 By 4 votes to 5
68.4 The Motion was lost
68.5 Members continued to debate the application on the issues including: the consultation response from Suffolk County Council’s Highways Department, whether there was sufficient information to decide the application, and the impact on the village.
68.6 Councillor Diana Kearsley proposed that a site visit be conducted and was seconded by Councillor Roy Barker.
68.7 By 3 votes to 5 with 1 abstention
68.8 The Motion was lost
68.9 The Chair adjourned the meeting between 10:48 and 10:52 to seek Officer advice.
68.10 Members continued to debate the application and a proposal was made by Councillor John Field to defer the application to allow officers to seek further views from Suffolk County Council Highways Department on traffic generation of the site both north and south as well as school trip impact and that the attendance of an SCC Highways Officer be requested at the meeting. Councillor Roy Barker seconded the motion.
68.11 By 5 Votes to 2 with 1 abstention
68.12 RESOLVED
That the Application be deferred to the next available Development A Committee to allow Officers to seek further views from Suffolk County Council Highways Department on traffic generation of the site both north and south as well as school trip impact. Request attendance of Suffolk County Council Highways Department Highways Officer at the subsequent meeting.
68.13 Item 2
Application DC/17/02783
Proposal Outline Planning Application (with all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 22 dwellings.
Site Location WALSHAM LE WILLOWS – Land Opposite, Broad Meadow, Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk
Applicant Sunnyside Farms
68.14 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee and Members considered the Representations made by the Parish Council and the Agent and Ward Members.
68.15 Members debated the application on the issues including: the viability of the proposal, the size of the properties, and the boundary of the site and the viability of the proposal.
68.16 Councillor David Whybrow proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation and was seconded by Councillor Diana Kearsley.
68.17 By 8 votes to 1
68.18 RESOLVED
(1) Subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Corporate Manager – Planning for Growth to secure:
· Secure 35% affordable units including mix and tenure
· Infrastructure improvements (£20,250 school transportation costs)
(2) That the Corporate Manager – Planning for Growth be authorised to grant Outline Planning Permission subject to conditions and Informatives including:
· Standard time limit
· Submission of reserved matters
· Location and phasing of the affordable housing units
· Details of materials
· Land contamination
· Arboricultural - no alterations to the unmade track at the northern end of the site
· Archaeological written scheme of investigation
· Safeguard archaeological
· Play space provision
· Bin presentation points
· Construction – hours of work
· Anglian water adoption agreements
· Footway is to be provided along Wattisfield Road from the application site to link with the existing footway to the south of Mill Close
· Proposed access (including the position of any gates to be erected and visibility splays provided)
· Storage of Refuse/Recycling bins
· Estate roads and footpaths, (including layout, levels, gradients, surfacing and means of surface water drainage)
· Carriageways and footways serving that dwelling have been constructed to at least Binder course level or better
· Deliveries Management Plan
· Manoeuvring and parking of vehicles including secure cycle storage
· Visibility splays
· Fire hydrants to be installed
· Compliance with the recommendations of the ecological report
· Lighting and design scheme prior to occupation
· Concurrent with the first reserved matters application(s) a surface water drainage scheme in accordance with the FRA (inc; dimensioned plans & drawings, if infiltration is not possible then modelling shall be submitted for surface water runoff, modelling of surface water drainage scheme, Modelling of the surface water conveyance network in the 1 in 30 year rainfall
· Topographical plans depicting all exceedance flow paths
· Sustainable Urban Drainage System
· Construction Surface Water Management Plan (CSWMP)
· Ecology – compliance with the recommendations of the ecology report
· Ecology - lighting design scheme prior to occupation
· Ecology – bats buffer strip (min 15m north & 10m width green-lane)
· Ecology – bat boxes north boundary
· Construction management plan/agreement – Residential amenity
(3) That in the event of the Planning obligations referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured that the Corporate Manager – Planning for Growth be authorised to refuse planning permission on appropriate grounds.
68.19 Item 3
Application DC/17/05663
Proposal Planning Application – Erection of 30 No. residential units
Site Location REDGRAVE- Land Adjacent to Charters Towers, Gallows Hill, Redgrave, IP22 1RZ
Applicant Mr and Mrs G Topham
68.20 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee and outlined the Officer Recommendation for refusal.
68.21 The Committee considered the representations from the Parish Council, Objector and Ward Members of whom none supported the application.
68.22 Members of the Committee debated the application and considered the reasons as detailed in the Officer recommendation.
68.23 Councillor David Whybrow proposed that the application be refused as detailed in the Officer recommendation. Councillor Roy Barker seconded the motion.
68.24 By a unanimous vote
68.25 RESOLVED
That the Application be refused for the reasons as detailed below:
1. Harm to the special landscape and character
The proposal would create an insular and incongruous development which would result in the loss of an important open space and special landscape area setting within the existing rural landscape, significantly impacting and eroding the unique landscape, character and quality of place, contrary to Local Plan Policies CL2, CL10, H13, H15, Suffolk Landscape Character Assessment and Sections 7 and 11 of the NPPF.
2. Impact on the architectural and historic value
The proposal would significantly and demonstrably harm the historic and architectural merit and setting of the conservation area, which includes the setting of the grade II* listed buildings within the conservation area. The proposal would significantly erode the unique wider setting and context that surrounds the Redgrave settlement, which adds to its unique rural setting and character and how the designated heritage assets of the conservation area are read in connection with this setting and character aspect. This would be contrary to Local Plan policies HB1, HB8. The proposal would harm public amenity benefit creating unacceptable impact on the open spacious backdrop of the conservation area, which contributes to the setting of the conservation area and listed buildings within. This would be contrary to Local Plan policy H16 and Section 66(1) and 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to preserve historic buildings and their setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, which is also reinforced by Section 12 of the NPPF in that heritage and conservation assets are irreplaceable resource and conservation in a manner appropriate to historic significance.
3. Harm to archaeological features
The site is located in an area of high archaeological potential on the County Historic Environment Record, near the tumulus marked on the 1st edition OS map (1837-1840) (RGV 008) find spots of Saxon Cinerary Urns (RGV 005) and other Saxon artefacts (RGV 004). It is unknown whether the application site contains the presence or absence of archaeological importance due to the lack of information. However, on the balance of probability the proposal is considered likely to have unacceptable impact on the significance of any heritage asset through the destruction of any earthworks, and harm to the setting of any earthworks. The application therefore conflicts with Local Plan Policies HB14, HB15 and CL10 and section 12, paragraphs 126, 135 and 139 of the NPPF (2012).
4. Unsustainable development/ harm outweighs benefits
The adverse impact on the special character, landscape and appearance of the area and the historic, architectural and high potential archaeological value of the site would constitute significant and demonstrable harm, which outweighs the benefits of the development when assessed in light of the National Planning Policy Framework including paragraphs 14 and 49. The proposal would not constitute sustainable development due to the environmental harm that would be caused as identified above.
5. Insufficient information
The application has failed to provide sufficient information with regard to ecology (protected species and priority species/habitat that may be present and affected by the proposal), surface water drainage (no identification or design with regard to surface water drainage system for the road infrastructure and how the surface water from the highway will be drained and maintained), Arboricultural impact (detailed assessment on the impact of the proposal on the large mature English Oak tree north/west of the site), highways (proposal details are not acceptable). Consequently, the Council is not satisfied that the proposal satisfies the requirements of Local Plan Policies CL8, CL9, CL10, Circular 06/2005, T9, T10, SC4, SC5, HB14, HB15, CL10 as a result of the lack of information, with regard to ecology, surface water drainage, Arboricultural impact and highways.
68.26 Item 4
Application DC/17/02809
Proposal Two storey dwelling with detached garage and new vehicular access.
Site Location COTTON - Kimberley, Blacksmith Road, Cotton, IP14 4QN
Applicant Mr C Lockwood
68.27 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee outlining the updated conditions as presented in the late papers. The Case Officer responded to Members questions regarding the reasoning of the application coming to the Committee and the trees within the application area.
68.28 Members considered the representation from the applicant and an email from the Ward Member, Councillor Andrew Stringer.
68.29 Members debated the application and was proposed by Councillor David Whybrow that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation. Councillor Roy Barker seconded the motion.
68.30 By a unanimous vote
68.31 RESOLVED
That the Corporate Manager – Growth & Sustainable Planning be authorised to grant planning permission subject to conditions, including:-
1) Standard Time Limit Condition.
2) Approved Plans
3) As required by the LHA (amended to include visibility splays as per plan 314-02 B) 4) Surface water drainage
5) Landscaping
6) Scheme to be inclusive of ecology condition, relating to precautionary measures outlined on page 227 of the report pack.
68.32 Item 5
Application DC/17/04689
Proposal Erection of 26 dwellings, access road and public open spaces (outline application with access and layout to be considered)
Site Location WORLINGWORTH – Land South of Shop Street, Worlingworth, IP13 7HX
Applicant Mr P Tuckwell
68.33 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee and noted that the recommendation sought delegated authority to secure a surface water drainage scheme to the satisfaction of the local flood authority.
68.34 Members considered the representation from the Agent and an email from the Ward Member, Councillor Matthew Hicks.
68.35 Members debated the application on the issues including: the amenities in the village, the views of local residents, the sustainability of the proposal, the access to the site and the density of the site.
68.36 Councillor David Whybrow proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation. Councillor Roy Barker seconded the motion.
68.37 By a unanimous vote
68.38 RESOLVED
1) That subject to an acceptable drainage scheme being provided to the satisfaction of the Local Lead Flood Authority, the Corporate Manager – Growth and Sustainable Planning be authorised to grant planning permission, subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 or Undertaking on terms to their satisfaction to secure the following;
· Affordable Housing (9 dwellings at a mix and tenure to be agreed with the Council’s Professional Lead for Strategic Housing)
2) and that such permission be subject to the conditions including as set out below:
1) Standard Time Limit Condition.
2) Approved Plans
3) Reserved Matters
4) Sustainable Construction/Energy Strategy
5) As requested by SCC Flood and Water Team
6) Ecological mitigation and enhancement measures
7) Lighting design to be submitted
8) Details of fire hydrants
9) Arboricultural method statement, tree protection plan with regards the final layout and a monitoring schedule
10) Details of Materials
11) Landscaping scheme to be submitted concurrently with reserved matters, including maintenance and management proposals.
12) Construction Management Plan (Inc. construction hours, constructor parking, dust control and prohibition of burning)
13) Precise details of landscaped bund to minimum of 1.8m in height adjacent to the boundary with Tuckwells
14) Foul Water Strategy
15) Archaeology
16) Bin presentation points
17) Discharge of surface water
18) Manoeuvring and parking
19) Estate road and footpath details
20) Pre-occupancy details.
3) That in the event of;
· the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured, or;
· the applicant failing to demonstrate that a drainage scheme can be achieved on the land to the satisfaction of the LLFA.
the Corporate Manager- Growth and Sustainable Planning be authorised to refuse planning permission on appropriate grounds.
68.39 Item 6
Application DC/17/05549
Proposal Outline Planning Permission (with some matters reserved) – Erection of 64 No. dwellings (including 22 No. affordable homes) with vehicular access from Stowmarket Road together with 2 No. dwellings accessed from Hill House Lane.
Site Location NEEDHAM MARKET - Land North West of Hill House Lane, Needham Market, IP6 8RH
Applicant Mr D Bates, Mr J Bolton and Mr M Walton.
68.40 Before the committee considered application DC/17/05549 Councillor David Whybrow declared a non-pecuniary interest as he knew the applicant.
68.41 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee and responded to Members’ questions regarding the layout of the site, cycling provisions, lifetime standards in properties.
68.42 Members’ considered the representations from the Agent and the ward Members noting that Needham Market Town Council supported the application.
68.43 Members’ debated the proposed application on the issues including: the site of the application, the impact on cyclists, and the indicative design of the proposal.
68.44 Councillor David Whybrow proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer Recommendation and was seconded by Councillor John Field.
68.45 By a unanimous vote
68.46 RESOLVED
1) That subject to no objections being received from the Archaeological Service, grant planning permission, subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 or Undertaking on terms to the satisfaction of the Corporate Manager – Growth and Sustainable Planning to secure the following heads of terms;
· Affordable Housing (22 dwellings at a mix and tenure to be agreed with the Council’s Professional Lead for Strategic Housing)
· Open Space
· Public Transport Improvements as per LHA requirements
2) and that such permission be subject to the conditions including as set out below:
· Standard time limit
· Submission of reserved matters
· As agreed with the Environmental Protection Team relating to noise, but including detailed scheme of noise attenuation concurrent with any reserved matters submission
· Landscaping scheme concurrent with reserved matters and including tree protection measures
· Implementation of landscaping scheme
· Secure and implement sustainability and energy strategy
· As required by the Archaeological Service following conclusion of the intrusive groundworks.
· Secure provision of fire hydrants
· Concurrent with reserved matters to submit foul and surface water drainage strategy
· Approved drainage scheme to be implemented in full as approved
· Concurrent with reserved matters details of the implementation, management, and maintenance of the drainage scheme shall be submitted and agreed.
· SUDs details shall be submitted and approved for inclusion in Lead Local Flood Authority’s Flood Risk Asset Register.
· Details of construction surface water management shall be submitted and agreed. Development implemented in accordance with approved details.
· Foul drainage strategy
· Implement Ecological Mitigation measures
· Lighting Design Scheme to be agreed and implemented
· As required by LHA
· Construction Management Plan
· Details of materials
· Provision of high-speed broadband
· Provision of a waste management scheme, including provision of bin presentation and storage points.
3) That in the event of the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured that the Corporate Manager- Growth and Sustainable Planning be authorised to refuse planning permission on appropriate grounds.
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