BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COUNCIL OFFICES, CORKS LANE, HADLEIGH ON WEDNESDAY, 9 JANUARY 2008
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63 Declaration of Interests
64 Minutes
65 Petitions
66 Questions from Members
67 Planning Applications for Determination by the Committee
68 Planning Applications: Local Validation Requirements
PRESENT: Mr A J Hinton – Chairman
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Mr C W Arthey
Mr P K Beer
Mr P G Gibson
Mr P J Holbrook
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 R Whiting |
Mr G S White was unable to be present.
The following Ward Members were present at the meeting for the items indicated and spoke on the relevant item with the consent of the Chairman:-
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Member |
Paper G166– Item No |
Ward
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Mr C A Roberts |
2 |
Berners |
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Mrs S M Wigglesworth |
6 |
Lower Brett |
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Ms J A Jenkins |
11 |
Leavenheath |
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Dr M R Miller |
14 |
Dodnash |
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Mr B D Hurren |
17 |
Boxford |
Mr R W Thake declared a prejudicial interest in Application No. B/07/01701 (Paper G166 – Item 15) by virtue of living in the same road as the application site and was not present during its discussion.
Mr P J Holbrook subsequently declared a personal interest in Application No. B/07/01590 (Paper G166 – Item 6) by virtue of being one of the Council’s representatives on the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Joint Advisory Committee which had submitted an objection to the application. He indicated that his interest was such that he was able to speak and vote on the matter concerned.
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64 MINUTES
RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2007 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
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65 PETITIONS
The Head of Corporate Services reported that in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 13 a petition had been submitted to the Chief Executive relating to:-
Application No. B/07/01627 – erection of 1.8m high fence at 32 Tye Green Glemsford.
Petition signed by approximately 36 residents of the District. The petition will be taken into account by the Head of Natural and Built Environment or the Chief Planning Control Officer when determining the application under his delegated powers.
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None received.
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Members had before them an Addendum to Paper G166 (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 objections and representations received in respect of Item Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 were reported to the meeting and were considered and taken into account before a decision was reached 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
B/07/01216/FUL Mr Stovold (Objector)
B/07/01237/FUL Mr L Mayer (Parish Council)
Mr G Aslam (On behalf of Objector)
Mrs J Powers (On behalf of Applicant)
B/07/01758/FUL Mr R Baker (On behalf of Applicant)
B/07/01590/FUL Mr Swiderski (On behalf of Objector)
Mr R Ricks (On behalf of Applicant)
B/07/01418/ROC Mr Marshall (Objector)
B/07/01645/FUL Dr Symons (Parish Council)
B/07/01639/FUL and Mr D Tuhey (Applicant)
B/07/01828/CAC
B/07/01793/FHA Mrs J Margetson (Applicant)
B/07/01701/FHA Mr J McKenna (Objector)
B/07/01688/LBC Mrs P Lane (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 G166 be made as follows:-
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(a) GREAT WALDINGFIELD
Application No. B/07/01216
Paper G166 – Item 1 |
Full Application – erection of 1 no. detached two-storey dwelling. Alteration to existing vehicular access, part side garden The Old Mill House, Lavenham Road. |
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 of public open space.
(2) That, subject to the Planning Obligation in Resolution (1) above being secured or subsequently deemed not to be required, the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:
• Materials
• Landscaping
• Withdrawal of GPDO rights for first floor openings within front and both side elevations
• Withdrawal of GPDO rights for the erection of extensions and outbuildings.
• As recommended by LHA
• Protection of the hedgerow during construction works
(3) That, in the event of the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above being required, but not being secured, the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to refuse planning permission for the following reason:
Inadequate provision for public open space being contrary to Policy HS32 and PPG17.
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(b) SHOTLEY
Application No. B/07/01237
Paper G166 – Item 2 |
Full Application – Construction of a spine road across the former HMS Ganges site from the B1456 Bristol Hill to the King Edward VII Drive including a new roundabout junction on the B1456 to give access to Shotley Marina. The proposed spine road is approximately 840 metres long and designed to adoptable standards including pedestrian footpaths shared cycle/footway and traffic management measures, former HMS Ganges site, Shotley Gate. |
Following the introduction by the Planning Officer, consideration of this item was adjourned to enable clarification to be sought from the Solicitor to the Council on the status of members of the public wishing to speak on this item, following which Mr L Mayer was informed that he could present the views of the Shotley Parish Council. Consideration of this item was resumed after the Committee had dealt with Item 10 of Paper G166.
RESOLVED
(1) That planning permission be granted subject to conditions including:-
• As recommended by LHA
• As recommended by EA
• As recommended by Head of Contract and Asset Management
• Ecological mitigation plan
• Landscaping scheme
• Archaeology
• Withdrawal of permitted development rights for means of enclosure
• Street lighting scheme
• Construction management plan
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(c) NEDGING WITH NAUGHTON
Application No. B/07/01411
Paper G166 – Item 3 |
Full Application – erection of 12 no. dwellings (4 no. to be affordable housing) as amended by agent's letter dated 13th December 2007 and drawing no's 13E, 17B, 30E, 31 and 32. Construction of new vehicular access and improvement to visibility splay for Crowcroft Road, Crowcroft Road. |
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:
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A Local Area for Play (LAP) on the public open space
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Affordable housing (2 dwellings rented, 2 dwellings shared ownership)
(2) That, subject to the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above being secured, 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, the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to refuse planning permission for the following reasons:
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(d) HADLEIGH
Application No. B/07/01758
Paper G166 – Item 4 |
Full Application – variation of Condition 1 of planning permission B/99/01349/ROC (allowed on appeal) to enable machinery to be operated and processes to be carried out between the hours of 0700 and 2300 Mondays to Fridays and 0800 and 1400 on Saturdays, Stone Street. |
RESOLVED
That the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:
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As recommended by Environmental Health
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Scheme of noise reduction measures
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Provision of new car parking area
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Existing car park not to be used during the extended hours
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Use of the outdoor staff break area to be restricted during extended hours
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Boundary treatment
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(e) ASSINGTON
Application No. B/07/01418/ROC
Paper G166 – Item 10 |
Variation of Condition 2 attached to P.P. B/78/00679/FUL to enable the mobile home to be occupied by Mr S Norfolk or for persons employed in agriculture, Solar Farm, Further Street. |
During the course of the discussion on this item a proposal was made to defer its consideration for a site inspection to enable Members to assess the implications associated with the proposed variation.
RESOLVED
(1) That consideration of the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer contained in Item 10 of Paper G166 be deferred.
(2) That a site inspection be held on Wednesday 16 January 2008, that the Panel of Members listed below be appointed to inspect the site and that a report thereon be submitted to the next meeting of the Committee if appropriate:-
Mr C W Arthey Mr P Jones
Mr P K Beer Mr B L Lazenby
Mr P G Gibson Mr D C Rose
Mr A J Hinton Mr A J Ward
Mr L S Johnson Mr R Whiting
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(f) POLSTEAD
Application No. B/07/01590
Paper G166 – Item 6 |
Full Application – erection of extensions to existing production premises, associated new plant, landscaping and perimeter fencing (existing farm building to be demolished), Copella Fruit Juices, Hill Farm, Brick Kiln Hill. |
RESOLVED
That the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:
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(g) ASSINGTON
Application No. B/07/01645
Paper G166– Item 11 |
Full Application – erection of 2 no. two storey dwellings with detached cartlodge. Alterations to existing vehicular access, Top Marques Embroidery, 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:
(2) That, subject to the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above being secured, 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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Landscaping details to be submitted
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As recommended by LHA
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Material samples to be submitted
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Removal of Permitted Development Rights for further extensions
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Contaminated land investigation
(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:
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(h) PINEWOOD
Application No. B/07/01793
Paper G166 – Item 13 |
Full Application – erection of a two-storey front extension and single storey rear extension (existing conservatory to be demolished), 42 Belmont Road. |
Prior to any discussion on this item taking place Mr L S Johnson, Ward Member explained his reason for requesting a site visit which was to enable Members to assess the impact of the development on residential amenity.
RESOLVED
(1) That consideration of the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer contained in item 13 of Paper G166 be deferred.
(2) The site inspection be held on Wednesday 16 January 2008, that the panel of Members appointed under Minute No. 68(e) above inspect the site and that a report thereon be submitted to the next meeting of the Committee if appropriate.
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(i) SUDBURY
Application No. B/07/01639 and
B/07/01828/CAC
Paper G166 – Item 12 |
Full Application and application for Conservation Area Consent – demolition of Church Hall building and Public House. Erection of a three storey block comprising 9 no. flats, erection of terrace of 3 no. 3 storey houses and erection of single storey Church Community Hall. Alterations to existing vehicular access, Prince of Wales Public House and Church Community Hall, Prince Street. |
RESOLVED
(1) That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:-
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Overdevelopment of the site, lack of parking and private amenity space and loss of residential amenity contrary to Policies HS01, HS27, HS30, CN01 and TP15
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Harm to the character of the Conservation Area (including loss of an existing historic building) contrary to Policies CN01 and CN08
Lack of public open space provision contrary to Policy HS32
(2) That Conservation Area Consent be refused for the following reason:
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(j) GLEMSFORD
Application No. B/07/01701
Paper G166 – Item 15 |
Full Application – retention of a side boundary fence, 1 Orchard Way. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted.
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At this point the meeting adjourned for lunch at 1.30 p.m. and resumed at 1.55 p.m. when the following Members were present:-
Mr A J Hinton – Chairman
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Mr C W Arthey
Mr P K Beer
Mr P G Gibson
Mr P J Holbrook
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 R Whiting |
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(k) BOXFORD
Application No. B/07/01688/LBC
Paper G166 – Item 17 |
Application for Listed Building Consent - Insertion of 1 no. door to side elevation; 2 no. roof lights to rear elevation; internal alterations, Quills Cottage, 27a Swan Street. |
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer contained in Item 17 of Paper G166 to refuse Listed Building Consent, Members considered that the proposed alterations would not have an adverse impact upon the special character of the building. A motion to grant Listed Building Consent was proposed and seconded.
RESOLVED
That Listed Building Consent be granted.
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(l) EAST BERGHOLT
Application No. B/07/01705
Paper G166 Item 14 |
Full Application – retention of front side boundary wall, 50 Richardson Road. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted.
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(m) SUDBURY
Application No. B/07/01762
Paper G166 – Item 16 |
Full Application – construction of footbridge over drain, land south of Priory Stadium, Priory Walk. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
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(n) SUDBURY
Application No. B/07/01662 and
B/07/01663/LBC
Paper G166 – Item 5 |
Full Application and application for Listed Building Consent – conversion of hostel into 11 no. flats, 5 no. supported flats with ancillary staff and communal areas. Erection of extension to provide communal accommodation (existing single-storey extensions to be demolished). Erection of single-storey element to include the existing covered walkway and to provide additional living accommodation. Erection of three-storey extension to provide additional living accommodation. Removal of part of existing brick wall to provide new entrance gate (demolition of outbuildings), Stour House, Stour 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:
(2) That subject to the Planning Obligation referred to in Resolution (1) above being secured, 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, the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to refuse planning permission for the following reason:
(4) That the application for Listed Building consent be referred to GOEast for consideration.
(5) That subject to the receipt of no adverse comments from GOEast the Listed Building application be approved subject to conditions to be determined by the Chief Planning Control Officer.
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(o) LAVENHAM
Application No. B/07/01982/TPO
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Re-pollarding of one willow tree subject of Tree Preservation Order No. BT166, 10 The Glebe. |
RESOLVED
That consent be granted for the re-pollarding of the willow tree.
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(p) EAST BERGHOLT
Application No. B/07/01822
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Full Application – construction of parking area, 11-16 Foxhall Fields. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
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(q) SUDBURY
Application No. B/07/01821
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Full Application – construction of parking area grass verge, junction of Manor Road, Tudor Road. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
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The Chief Planning Control Officer submitted a report (Paper G167) seeking the approval of the Development Committee to undertake a period of consultation on Appendix A to Paper G167.
RESOLVED
That the draft “Planning Applications - Local Validation Requirements” (Appendix A to Paper G167) be published for public consultation.
The meeting was adjourned between 10.55 a.m. and 11.15 a.m. for refreshments.
The business of the meeting was concluded at 2.55 p.m.
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