MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COUNCIL OFFICES, CORKS LANE, HADLEIGH ON WEDNESDAY, 4 AUGUST 2010
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26 Substitutes,
27 Declaration Of Interests,
28 Minutes,
29 Petitions,
30 Questions From Members,
31 Site Inspections,
32 Planning Applications For Determination By The Committee,
33 Planning Performance,
PRESENT: Mr R W Thake – Chairman
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Mrs J Antill
Mr C W Arthey
Mr P K Beer
Mr L S Johnson
Mr P Jones
Mr D H Keane
Mr B L Lazenby |
Mr A F D W Osborne
Mr D C Rose
Mr R C Smith
Mr A J Ward
Mr G S White
Mr L H Young |
Mr P G Gibson, Mr P J Holbrook and Mr R Whiting were unable to be present.
Mr N A Ridley, Ward Member for Brook, was present at the meeting and spoke on Item 4 of Paper K67 with the agreement of the Chairman.
It was noted that, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 5, substitutes were in attendance as follows:-
Mrs J Antill (substituting for Mr P J Holbrook)
Mr A F D W Osborne (substituting for Mr P G Gibson)
None received.
RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 7 July 2010 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
None received.
None received.
RESOLVED
(1) That site inspections be held on Wednesday 11 August 2010 in respect of the under-mentioned sites prior to consideration of the applications by the Committee:-
(a) GREAT CORNARD
Application No. B/10/00606/FHA |
Full Application - Erection of front porch; erection of pool shed (replacement of existing); partial replacement of shed complex (all retention of), 23 Canhams Road.
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Mr P K Beer, Ward Member for Great Cornard (South), requested a site inspection for Members to assess the impact on the neighbouring property.
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(b) SUDBURY
Application No. B/08/00842/FUL |
Full Application - Erection of 4 two-and-a-half-storey dwellings (following demolition of existing dwelling). Alterations to existing vehicular access, as amended by drawing numbers 3297/03 Rev A and 05 Rev A, and wildlife survey and site assessment received, Rose Villa, Priory Walk.
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Mr N A Bennett, Ward Member for Sudbury (South), requested a site inspection to assess the impact on the amenity of neighbours, highway issues and the relationship to historic structures.
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(c) SHIMPLING
Application No. B/10/00620/FUL
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Full Application - Erection of garage and storage building with construction of studio in roof space and balcony. Change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden, Beevers, Mill Hill.
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Mr J A B Long, Ward Member for Chadacre, requested a site inspection but had been unable to be contacted for his reasons. |
(2) That a Panel comprising the following Members be appointed to inspect the sites:-
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Mr C W Arthey
Mr P K Beer
Mr P G Gibson
Mr D H Keane
Mr D C Rose |
Mr R C Smith
Mr R W Thake
Mr G S White
Mr R Whiting
Mr L H Young |
Members had before them an Addendum to Paper K67 (circulated to Members prior to the commencement of the meeting) summarising additional correspondence received since the publication of the Agenda, but before 12 noon on the working day before the meeting together with errata.
Details of further representations received in respect of Item Nos. 3, 4 and 5 of Paper K67 were reported to the meeting and considered and taken into account before a decision was made in each case.
In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications, representations were made as detailed below:-
Planning Application No. |
Representations From |
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B/10/00481 |
Mr S Mynard (Agent for Applicant) |
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RESOLVED
That subject to the imposition of conditions or reasons for refusal (whether additional or otherwise), in accordance with delegated powers under Council Minute No. 48(a) dated 19 October 2004, decisions on the items referred to in Paper K67 be made as follows:-
(a) COCKFIELD
Application No. B/10/00677
Paper K67 – Item 2
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Full Application – erection of single storey stable block with tack room and hay storage, erection of cattle shed with concrete hard standing, Cures, Parsonage Green. |
RESOLVED
That it be noted that this application has been withdrawn by the applicant.
(b) HOLBROOK
Application No. B/10/00160
Paper K67 – Item 3 |
Full Application – erection of two detached two-storey dwellings with detached double garages. Construction of a new vehicular access, Vine Cottage, The Street. |
RESOLVED
(1) That the Solicitor to the Council be authorised to secure a Planning Obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990, to provide:
- A financial contribution towards public open space provision.
(2) That, subject to the completion of the Planning Obligation in Resolution (1) above to the satisfaction of the Solicitor to the Council, the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to grant planning permission subject to conditions, including:
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As recommended by LHA
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Materials
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Landscaping and boundary enclosures
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Levels
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Archaeological watching brief
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Surface water drainage detail
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Percolation test and testing of soakaway
(3) That, in the event of the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured, the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to refuse planning permission for the following reason:
- Inadequate provision of public open space and play equipment contrary to Local Plan Policy HS32
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(c) WHERSTEAD
Application No. B/10/00481
Paper K67 – Item 4 |
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) to vary Conditions 02 and 04 attached to Planning Permission B/07/00337 – condition 02 – to extend opening hours from 5.00 p.m. to 11.00 pm and Condition 04 – Provision of customer covers outside the confines of the building, Pannington Hall Farm, Pannington Hall Lane. |
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer to refuse permission a motion to approve the application was moved as Members felt that the application was in accordance with Policy EM20. Upon being put to the vote this proposal was approved.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
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Restrict use of hours to that applied for
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Restrict use of outside area to that shown on submitted plan
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Conditions restricting noise
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Electronic noise limiter being fitted and that this be done 14 days before notice is given for any events to enable checks to be made
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Un-amplified music and music to herb garden to cease at 7.00 p.m
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Vehicles leaving after 5.00 p.m. (4.00 p.m. on Sunday) to exit via approved route
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Traffic management plan to be submitted, which shall exclude provision of gate
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light pollution
(d) LAWSHALL
Application No. B/10/000542
Paper K67 – Item 1 |
Full Application – erection of single-storey extensions to replace existing single-storey storage building to create 2 sheltered accommodation units, Willows Residential Home, Bury Road. The Street. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to conditions including
- Occupation of the sheltered housing units to be ancillary to the use of the Willows Residential Care Home.
(e) HARTEST
Application No. B/10/00365
Paper K67 – Item 5 |
Full Application – alteration of former BT exchange to form cart-lodge/outbuilding (part amended scheme to that approved under B/10/00121/), The Former Telephone Exchange. |
It was noted that the comments of the Head of Contract and Asset Management had now been received and he felt that although the three Norway Maple trees on-site will need to be pruned, this should not have any significant impact upon local amenity.
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer to refuse planning permission a motion was proposed and seconded that the application be approved as it was not contrary to policies CN01, CN06 and HS33, and the development would preserve the character of the Hartest Conservation Area. Upon being put to the vote this proposal was approved.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following condition:-
(f) CHELMONDISTON
Application No. B/10/00442
Paper K67 – Item 6 |
Full Application – erection of agricultural storage building, land to west and east of Stanley House, Main Road. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:-
- Adverse impact on the countryside and AONB contrary to Policies CR01, CR02 and CR07 of the Babergh Local Plan Alt No 2 (2006).
(g) CHELMONDISTON
Application No. B/09/01337
Paper K67 – Item 7 |
Full Application – change of use, extension and alterations to form 3 units (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms), Foresters Arms, Main Road. |
It was noted that paragraph 33 referred to in item 7 of Paper K67 had been inserted in error and that this should be deleted.
RESOLVED
(1) That had the applicant not appealed to the Secretary of State against non-determination, the Council would have refused planning permission for the following reasons:-
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The absence of a Planning Obligation to mitigate the impact of the development (in relation to public open space provision and HS32).
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The absence of sufficient information on the proposed method of extraction, location of the smoking area and any details relating to any necessary soundproofing of the flats, and restrictions on prohibition of amplified and live music so as to prove that the proposal would not be harmful to the residential amenities of the occupiers of the flats.
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Any as recommended by the LHA.
(2) That the Chief Planning Control Officer (and LHA if appropriate) defend the Council’s position on appeal on the above grounds.
(3) That the Solicitor to the Council seek to secure a Planning Obligation under Section106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to be presented to the Secretary of State providing that should the appeal be allowed and planning permission be granted, providing for:-
- A satisfactory financial contribution towards public open space.
The Chief Planning Control Officer submitted a report (Paper K72) providing an overview of the number of planning applications and appeals currently being considered by the Planning Control Section and an indication of performance against Government indicators.
RESOLVED
That the report be noted.
Note: The meeting was adjourned between 11.00 a.m. and 11.20 a.m. for refreshments.
The business of the meeting was concluded at 12.05 p.m.
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