MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COUNCIL OFFICES, CORKS LANE, HADLEIGH ON WEDNESDAY, 7 JULY 2010
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17 - Substitutes,
18 - Declaration of Interests,
19 - Minutes,
20 - Petitions,
21 - Questions from Members,
22 - Site Inspections,
23 - Planning Applications for Determination by the Committee,
24 - Exclusion of the public (which term includes the press),
25 - Planning Application (Exempt information by virtue of Paragraph 7 of Part 1),
PRESENT: Mr R W Thake – Chairman
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Mr C W Arthey
Mr P K Beer
Mr J C Brand
Mr P G Gibson
Mr A J Hinton
Mr P J Holbrook
Mr L S Johnson |
Mr P Jones
Mr D H Keane
Mr B L Lazenby
Dr M R Miller
Mr D C Rose
Mr R C Smith
Mr R Whiting |
Mr A J Ward, Mr G S White and Mr L H Young were unable to be present.
It was noted that, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 5, substitutes were in attendance as follows:-
Mr J C Brand (substituting for Mr L H Young)
Mr A J Hinton (substituting for Mr G S White)
Dr M R Miller (substituting for Mr A J Ward).
Mr B L Lazenby subsequently declared a prejudicial interest in Application No. B/09/01119 (Paper K52 – Item 7) by virtue of being a Trustee of South Suffolk Leisure and was not present in the Chamber during consideration of this item.
RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2010 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
None received.
None received.
Members noted that the site inspections would revert to the originally scheduled date of 14 July 2010.
RESOLVED
(1) That site inspections be held on Wednesday 14 July 2010 in respect of the undermentioned sites prior to consideration of the applications by the Committee:-
(a) HARTEST
Application No. B/10/00365/FUL
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Full Application – alteration of former BT exchange to form cart lodge/outbuilding (part amended scheme to that approved under planning permission B/10/00121/FUL) The Former Telephone Exchange, Lawshall Road. |
Mr R E Kemp requested a site inspection to assess whether the design and type of windows proposed would be in keeping with the surrounding properties. |
(b) WHERSTEAD
Application No. B/10/00481/ROC |
Application Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions 2 and 4 attached to planning permission B/07/00337/FUL – condition 2 – to extend opening hours from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and use beyond 5 p.m. for private pre-booked functions only. Condition 4 – provision of customer covers outside the confines of the building Pannington Hall, Pannington Hall Lane.
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Mr P Jones, Ward Member for Brook requested a site inspection to assess the environmental impact of the proposed extension of hours and policy implications of farm diversification. |
(c) LONG MELFORD
Application No. B/10/00371/FUL |
Full Application – erection of 2 two storey semi detached dwellings. Construction of new vehicular access part side garden of 16 Martyns Rise.
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Mr J C Brand, Ward Member for Long Melford requested a site inspection to assess the scale and design of the proposal, impact on the street scene and the pattern of neighbouring development. |
(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 L S Johnson
Mr P Jones
Mr D H Keane
Mr B L Lazenby |
Mr D C Rose
Mr R C Smith
Mr R W Thake
Mr A J Ward
Mr G S White
Mr R Whiting
Mr L H Young |
Members had before them an Addendum to Paper K52 (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. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 of Paper K52 were reported to the meeting and considered and taken into account before a decision was made in each case.
The Chief Planning Control Officer circulated to Members at the meeting a letter from Eric Pickles dated 6 July 2010 advising all local planning authorities that with immediate effect the East of England Plan had been revoked. Members noted that a briefing note on the full effects of this decision would be circulated to Members at the earliest opportunity but in the meantime all references to the Plan would be removed from reasons for approval or refusal of any planning applications under consideration.
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/09/01195 |
Ms G Challis (Agent for Applicant) |
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 K52 be made as follows:-
(a) COPDOCK AND WASHBROOK
Application No. B/09/01195
Paper K52 – Item 1
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Full Application – erection of two storage buildings (use class B8) land West and North of Barrens Farm, Wenham Road. |
Members noted that the reference to Policy ENV7 (Quality in the Built Environment) of the East of England Plan – 2008 as referred to in paragraph 26 of Item 1 is no longer relevant to this proposal.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
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Use of the two buildings to be restricted to class B8 storage purposes only and for no other industrial processes or types of use whatsoever.
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Details and samples of materials for external facing and roofing materials for both buildings.
(b) SUDBURY
Application No. B/09/00940/RES
Paper K52 – Item 2 |
Submission of details under Outline planning permission B/04/01176/OUT – siting design and the external appearance, the means of access thereto and the landscaping of the site for 121 residential units (dwellings and apartments) and associated parking/garaging, former William Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road. |
Members noted that the reference to Policy ENV7 (Quality in the Built Environment) of the East of England Plan – 2008 as referred to in paragraph 68 of Item 2 is no longer relevant to this proposal.
RESOLVED
That the reserved matters be approved subject to the following conditions:-
(c) HADLEIGH
Application No. B/09/00943
Paper K52 – Item 6 |
Full Application – erection of 1 two storey detached dwelling (existing three storey dwelling to be demolished) Valley Park, Hook Lane. |
Members noted that the reference to Policies SS1 (Achieving Sustainable Development) and ENV7 (Quality in the Built Environment) of the East of England Plan – 2008 as referred to in paragraph 45 of Item 6 is no longer relevant to this proposal.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
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Standard time limit
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Samples of materials to be submitted
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Landscaping scheme
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Bat mitigation measures to be implemented
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Removal of permitted development rights for extensions and outbuildings.
(d) HOLBROOK
Application No. B/10/00535
Paper K52 – Item 8 |
Full Application – erection of 2 dwellings and alterations to existing vehicular access (revisions to B/09/00902) part garden of Cedar House, The Street. |
Members noted that the reference to Policies SS1 (Achieving Sustainable Development ) and ENV7 (Quality in the Built Environment) of the East of England Plan – 2008 as referred to in paragraph 11 of Item 8 is no longer relevant to this proposal.
RESOLVED
(1) That the Solicitor to the Council be authorised to secure a supplemental Planning Obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Act 1990 to reflect the revisions to the application to provide:-
- A financial contribution towards public open space provision
(2) That subject to the completion of the Planning Obligation referred to 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 the following conditions:
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Time limit
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Materials to be agreed
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Hard and soft landscaping to be agreed
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Landscaping to be safeguarded
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Removal of permitted development rights Class A – F
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Control over construction vehicles
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As recommended by the Local Highway Authority
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As recommended by the Arboricultural Officer
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Details of the wall design and materials
(3) That in the event of the supplemental 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.
(e) HINTLESHAM
Application No. B/10/00307
Paper K52 – Item 9 |
Full Application – erection of 2 dwellings with associated garages (following demolition of existing single-storey dwelling). Construction of new vehicular access Silver Birches, Silver Hill. |
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 the provision or upgrade of public open space.
(2) That, subject to the completion of the Planning Obligation referred to 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 the following conditions:
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Materials
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Landscaping
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Levels
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As recommended by LHA
(3) That in the event of the Planning Obligation referred 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 Policy HS32 and PPG17.
(f) GLEMSFORD
Application No. B/10/00475/VOT
Paper K52 – Item 3 |
Variation of Time Limit – erection of 1 1½ storey dwelling, land west of 71 Brook 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 completion of the Planning Obligation referred to 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 the following conditions:
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Standard time limit
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Materials
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Scheme of Boundary treatment to be submitted
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Hard and soft Landscaping Scheme as per SCC Highways
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Removal of permitted development rights for future extensions
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Glazing in obscure glass only on windows on north west elevation
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Programme of archaeological work
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Improvements to existing vehicular access, visibility and parking
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Any conditions as required by the Contaminated Land Officer.
(3) That in the event of the Planning Obligation referred 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 contrary to Local Plan Policy HS32
(g) LAWSHALL
Application No. B/08/00995
Paper K52 – Item 4 |
Full Application – retention of existing lighting standards land East of Churchill Close. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following condition:
- The main beam angle of the lights should be no more than 70 degrees.
(h) HADLEIGH
Application No. B/08/01788
Paper K52 – Item 5 |
Full Application - erection of 2 semi-detached two-storey dwellings and construction of new vehicular access land west of 2 Cranworth Road |
Members noted that the reference to Policies SS1 (Achieving Sustainable Development ) and ENV7 (Quality in the Built Environment) of the East of England Plan – 2008 as referred to in paragraph 10 of Item 5 is no longer relevant to this proposal.
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 referred to 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 the following conditions:-
(3) That in the event of the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured within a reasonable time period (three months), the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to refuse planning permission for the following reason:
- Inadequate provision of public open space contrary to Policy HS32 of the Babergh Local Plan (Alteration No. 2) 2006.
(i) SUDBURY
Application No. B/09/01119
Paper K52 – Item 7
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Full application – Change of use of ground floor and part of first floor from B1 to Health and Fitness Centre (incorporating gymnasium (D2) and Beauty Therapist (sui generis)), Caxton House, Milner Road, Chilton Road Industrial Estate. |
Members noted that the reference to Policies SS1 (Achieving Sustainable Development ) and ENV7 (Quality in the Built Environment) of the East of England Plan – 2008 as referred to in paragraph 14 of Item 7 is no longer relevant to this proposal.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
- as recommended by the Local Highway Authority (including the provision of cycle stands)
RESOLVED
That pursuant to Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the business specified below on the grounds that if the public were present during this item, it is likely that there would be the disclosure to them of exempt information as indicated against the item.
The Committee was also satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.
The Minute relating to the above-mentioned item is excluded from the public record. A summary of the Minute made by the Proper Officer in accordance with sub-section 2 of Section 100(c) of the Local Government Act 1972 is set out below.
Members had before them the report of the Chief Planning Control Officer (Paper K53) together with amended recommendations circulated at the meeting (relating to the grant of permission for the permanent and temporary elements) which Members had the opportunity to read prior to their consideration of Paper K53. The Committee accepted the recommendations of the Chief Planning Control Officer.
Note: The meeting was adjourned between 10.55 a.m and 11.15 a.m. for refreshments.
The business of the meeting was concluded at 12.45 p.m.
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