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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 18 APRIL 2007
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PRESENT: Mr C W Arthey – Chairman
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Mrs E F Bates
Mr P K Beer
Miss J J Chapman
Mr A J Hinton
Mr P Jones
Mr D H Keane |
Mr B L Lazenby
Mr N MacMaster
Mr J M Owen
Mr A E Pearce
Mr D C Rose
Mr R W Thake |
Mr P J Holbrook, Mr C D Kerr and Mr J J Quinlan were unable to be present.
Mrs S P Clarke, Ward Member for Berners was present at the meeting for Item No. 7 of Paper F214 and spoke on the item with the consent of the Chairman.
Mr B D Hurren, Ward Member for Boxford was present at the meeting for Item No. 1 of Paper F214 and spoke on the item with the consent of the Chairman.
Mr C J Hunt, Ward Member for Nayland was present at the meeting for Item Nos. 8 and 11 of Paper F214 and spoke on these items with the consent of the Chairman.
Mr C M Spence, Ward Member for Waldingfield was present at the meeting for Item No. 10 of Paper F214 and spoke on the item with the consent of the Chairman.
It was noted that in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 5, a substitute was in attendance as follows:
Mr J M Owen (substituting for Mr J J Quinlan)
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Mr P K Beer declared a personal interest in Application No. B/07/00177 (Paper F214 – Item 10) by virtue of being a member of Suffolk County Council (and a member of the Environment, Waste Management Scrutiny Committee). He indicated that his interests were such that he was able to speak and vote on the matter concerned.
Mr J M Owen declared a personal interest in Application No. B/07/00177 (Paper F214 – Item 10) by virtue of being a member of Suffolk County Council, but indicated that his interests were such that he was able to speak and vote on the matter concerned.
Mrs E F Bates declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Application No. B/07/00342 (Paper F214 – Item 11) by virtue of being the wife of the applicant and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of the item.
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RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 21 March 2007 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
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The Head of Corporate Services reported that in accordance with the Council Procedure Rule No. 13 a petition had been submitted to the Chief Executive as follows:-
Village Pond at Laurel Drive, Long Melford – Petition signed by approximately 156 residents requesting the reinstatement of the pond to its original area and the restoration of its wildlife population. The petition will be dealt with by the Head of Contract and Asset Management under delegated authority.
In accordance with Procedure Rules the Chief Executive had reported the receipt of the petition to the Council meeting held on 17 April 2007.
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RESOLVED
(1) That a site inspection be held on Wednesday 25 April 2007 in respect of the under-mentioned site prior to consideration of the application by the Committee:-
SUDBURY
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Application No. B/07/00168 |
Full Application – Erection of detached single storey dwelling (existing commercial building to be demolished). Alterations to existing vehicular access, part rear garden of 18 Constitution Hill. |
Mr A E Pearce, Ward Member for Sudbury (East) had requested a site inspection to enable Members to assess the access arrangements and consider the impact on the residential amenity and overdevelopment.
(2) That a Panel comprising the following Members be appointed to inspect the site:-
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Mr C W Arthey
Mr P K Beer
Miss J J Chapman
Mr D H Keane |
Mr B L Lazenby
Mr A E Pearce
Mr D C Rose |
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Details of further objections and representations received in respect of Item No.1 were reported to the meeting and were considered and taken into account before a decision was reached. In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on Planning Applications, representations were made as detailed below:
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Planning Application No.
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B/07/00034 |
Mr Sturgeon (representing the Parish Council)
Mr McGregor (Applicant)
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B/07/00495 |
Mr Harbord (Agent for the Applicant)
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B/07/00203 |
Mr Wincer (Agent for the Applicant)
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B/07/00177 |
Mr Clifford (representing Chilton Parish Council)
Mr Crimmin (representing Newton Parish Council)
Mr Humphries (representing the Objectors)
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B/07/00214 |
Mr Harbord (Agent for an Objector)
Mr Lant (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 F214 be made as follows:
(a) SUDBURY
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Application No. B/07/00168
Paper F214 – Item 5 |
Full Application – Erection of detached bungalow with single garage, land to the rear of 4 Windermere Road. |
Mr A E Pearce, Ward Member for Sudbury (East) had requested a site inspection to enable Members to assess the access arrangements and consider the impact on the residential amenity and overdevelopment.
RESOLVED
(1) That consideration of the recommendations of the Chief Planning Control Officer contained in (a) above be deferred.
(2) That a site inspection be held on Wednesday 25 April 2007, that the Panel of Members appointed under Minute No. 96 above inspect the site, and that a report thereon be submitted to the next meeting of the Committee, if appropriate.
(b) LINDSEY
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Application No. B/07/00034
Paper F214 – Item 1 |
Full Application – Erection of 2 no. two-storey dwellings and garages. Construction of new vehicular access, land adjoining Ivydene, The Tye. |
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer to refuse planning permission, a motion of approval was moved as Members felt that this would be sustainable development in accordance with PPS3 and did not feel an infill plot would prejudice other applications.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to conditions as considered appropriate by the Chief Planning Control Officer.
(c) HADLEIGH
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Application No. B/06/01950 and B/06/01951/LBC
Paper F214 – Item 3 |
Full Application and Application for Listed Building Consent – Erection of 1m high (to top of rail head) iron railings, 94-96 and 96a (Plots 1-5 former Holbrows Showroom), Angel Street. |
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer to refuse permission, a motion of approval was moved as Members felt the proposals were a suitable form of enclosure.
RESOLVED
That planning permission and listed building consent be granted
(d) NAYLAND WITH WISSINGTON
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Application No. B/06/01531
Paper F214 – Item 4 |
Full Application – Erection of 2m high black chain link and angle iron perimeter fence to act as a litter screen, Harpers Hill Farm, Harpers Hill. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted.
(e) LAVENHAM
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Application No. B/07/00495
Paper F214 – Item 6 |
Full Application – Use for both wholesale and retail sales of army surplus goods, The Outdoors, Sika Armorex Complex, Preston Road. |
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer to refuse planning permission, a motion of approval was moved because Members felt that the application was protecting an existing employment site which would contribute to the economic viability of the village, and would not damage the vitality or viability of any town or village centre.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
i) Hours of operation
ii) Parking (as recommended by the County Highway Authority)
iii) Range of goods to be sold
(f) WOOLVERSTONE
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Application No. B/07/00203
Paper F214 – Item 7 |
Full Application – Erection of two-storey link extension between dwelling and covered swimming pool building, as amplified by Flood Risk Assessment received on 4 April 2007, Deer Park Lodge. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
Site levels
(g) NAYLAND
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Application No. B/06/01688
Paper F214 – Item 8 |
Submission of details under Application No. B/05/1576 – The siting, design, external appearance, means of access and landscaping for the erection of 2 no. detached two-storey dwellings with detached garages, part side garden 29 Heycroft Way. |
Members noted that contrary to the reference in paragraph 2 of the report, the means of access had not been submitted for consideration.
RESOLVED
That the reserved matters be approved.
(h) HADLEIGH
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Application No. B/06/02146
Paper F214 – Item 9 |
Full Application – Erection of 8 two-storey dwellings with associated garages and construction of new vehicular access, land off Grays Close. |
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 regarding the provision of one rented unit and one unit of shared ownership affordable housing to be provided by the developer, and transferred to or managed by a registered social housing landlord in perpetuity
(2) That subject to the planning obligation referred to in resolution (1) above being secured, and to no new issues being raised as a result of the outstanding public consultation exercise, the Chief Planning Control Officer be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:-
- Materials;
- As recommended by the County Highway Authority;
- Levels; and
- Landscaping.
(i) CHILTON
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Application No. B/07/00177
Paper F214 – Item 10 |
Application under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 – The extraction of sand and gravel from land at Chilton Estate, Chilton, Sudbury and restoration of the land to agriculture with woodland and hedgerow planting and new wildlife habitat, together with the erection and use of a concrete batching plant, aggregates bagging plant and construction and demolition waste recycling plant, OS0043, 7939, Part OS0079, 7612 land north and south of Winthrop Hall, Newton Road, Chilton. |
Mr P K Beer requested that it be noted that the reason Great Cornard Parish Council had not responded to Babergh District Council’s consultation, was that he believed that they had not been consulted.
The Chairman of the Committee read out the contents of a letter dated 1 March 2007 from Great Cornard Parish Council which had been sent to Suffolk County Council. He also read out the views of Mr Peter Holbrook, the Ward Member for Bures St Mary.
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Chief Planning Control Officer to inform Suffolk County Council that there were no objections to the principle of development, a motion of objection was moved as Members were concerned over the impact of the application on residential amenity, visual impact and highway safety.
RESOLVED
That Suffolk County Council be informed that Babergh District Council objects to the application in its current (amended) form for the following reasons:-
i) impact on landscape
ii) impact on residential amenity
iii) addition of traffic impact resulting from non-essential activities proposed on site
The meeting adjourned for lunch at 2.00 pm and resumed at 2.20 pm when the following Members were present:
Mr C W Arthey – Chairman
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Mrs E F Bates
Miss J J Chapman
Mr A J Hinton
Mr P Jones
Mr D H Keane
Mr B L Lazenby |
Mr N MacMaster
Mr J M Owen
Mr A E Pearce
Mr D C Rose
Mr R W Thake |
(j) NAYLAND WITH WISSINGTON
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Application No. B/07/00342
Paper F214 – Item 11 |
Submission of details under Application No. B/04/00463 – the siting, design and the external appearance of, and the landscaping of the site for the erection of agricultural workers dwelling, (as amended by drawing No.3568/20A received on 12/04/07 to show additional landscaping and as amplified by drawing No. 3658/21 received on 12/04/07 to show roof plan), Rushbanks Farm, Bures Road. |
RESOLVED
That the reserved matters be approved subject to the following condition:
(k) LONG MELFORD
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Application No. B/07/00214
Paper F214 – Item 12 |
Full Application – Erection of first-floor side extension and insertion of 2 dormer windows, as amended by drawing no. 124/07/01 Revision A received on 28 March 2007, Spindles, High Street. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
- Materials to match existing
The use of obscure glass in the window of the east facing dormer.
(l) COCKFIELD
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Application No. B/07/00046
Paper F214 – Item 2 |
Full Application – Variation of Condition 11 attached to B/02/02074 – to allow extended residential use of the building and external alterations, Cures, Parsonage Green. |
RESOLVED
That planning permission be granted.
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The Chief Planning Control Officer introduced a report (Paper F215) advising the Committee on the quarterly update figures detailing Babergh’s performance against the targets set by Central Government.
RESOLVED
That the report be noted.
Note: The meeting was adjourned between 11.10 am and 11.30 am for refreshments and 12.26 pm and 12.30 pm for a comfort break.
The business of the meeting was concluded at 3.00 pm.
Chairman
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