12th October 2005 - Minutes

Details of further objections and representations received in respect of Item Nos. 4,5,8,9,11,12,13,14,15 and 16 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.   B/05/01508   B/05/01081   B/05/00359

Representations From   Mr Mallard (on behalf of the Applicant)   Mr Wyatt (Applicant)   Mr Last (Agent for the Applicant)

RESOLVED

That subject to the imposition of conditions or reasons for refusal (whether additional or otherwise), in accordance with the delegated powers under Council Minute 63 (d) dated 27 April 1999, decisions on the items referred to in Paper E165 be made as follows:-

(a)     GREAT CORNARD                   Application No. B/05/01508          Paper E165 – Item 1	Full Application – erection of 4 no. face mounted antennae; 2 no. face mounted dishes; 1 no. 3101 Cabinet (925mm x 1300mm x 1625mm); 1 no. 2106 Cabinet (925mm x 1300mm x 1623mm); 1 no. meter cabinet and ancillary equipment, Reservoir and Water Tower, Upper Tye.
RESOLVED   That planning permission be granted.

(b)     KETTLEBASTON            Application Nos. B/05/01152 and          B/05/01153          Paper E165 – Item 2

Full and Listed Building Consent – erection of single-storey linked extension, The Croft, The Street.

Mr C W Arthey, Ward Member for  North Cosford requested a site inspection to enable Members to familiarise themselves with the site given its location in a Conservation Area and adjacent to a listed building, and to assess the potential impact upon the neighbouring properties.

(c)     CHILTON            Application No. B/05/00589          Paper E165 – Item 17	Reserved Matters – submission of details under Outline Planning Permission Ref. B/01/1747/OUT – the siting, design and the external appearance of, and the landscaping of the site for the erection of industrial/commercial development – Classes B1, B2 and B8 and construction of vehicular/pedestrian access, land at County Farm (East) Fronting, Church Field Road.
Mr A E Pearce, Ward Member for Sudbury (East) requested a site inspection to enable Members to assess the site from areas not previously visited i.e. the footpaths and the nearby listed building and garden.
RESOLVED   (1)     That consideration of the recommendations of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in (b) and (c) above be deferred.   (2)     That it be noted that, in relation to (c) above, consideration of this application has been deferred by the Head of Planning (Control), in consultation with the Chairman, due to the applicant being incorrectly advised as to the availability of the Committee reports and which the applicant claimed had prejudiced their position.   (3)     That site inspections be held on Wednesday, 19 October 2005, that the Panel of Members appointed under Minute 58 above inspect the sites, and that reports thereon be submitted to the next meeting of the Committee, if appropriate.

(d)     WATTISHAM            Application No. B/05/01081          Paper E165 – Item 3	Full Application – construction of new vehicular access to Clay Hill Farm and The Retreat, Clay Hill Lane.
RESOLVED   That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 3 of Paper E165 be adopted.

(e)     LAWSHALL            Application No. B/05/01091          Paper E165 – Item 5	Full Application – erection of building for the storage of haylage bales, grain and associated machinery, Part O.S. 1063, Coopers Farm, Lambs Lane.
RESOLVED   That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 5 of Paper E165 be adopted.

(f)     BENTLEY            Application No. B/05/01110          Paper E165 – Item 6	Outline Application – erection of buildings for production of mushrooms, land adjacent Stour Valley Nurseries, Martins Hill Farm, Bergholt Road.
RESOLVED   That it be noted that consideration of this application has been deferred by the Head of Planning (Control), in consultation with the Chairman, due to the applicant being incorrectly advised as to the availability of the Committee reports and which the applicant claimed had prejudiced their position.

(g)     ELMSETT            Application No. B/05/00359          Paper E165 – Item 7	Full Application – reconstruction and extension of mill base to create 1 no. dwelling.  Erection of detached garage.  Revised design of Class B1 business units (alternative to planning permission B/03/1102/RES).  As amended by plans received 21/4/2005, 31/8/2005 and 14/9/2005,  Elmsett Mill, Whatfield Road.
RESOLVED   That the Head of Planning (Control) be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the condition outlined in Item 7 of Paper E165.

(h)     ELMSETT            Application No. B/05/01582          Paper E165 – Item 9	Outline Application – erection of 1 no. detached dwelling with access onto existing vehicular access, propane storage site, Ipswich Road.
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) to refuse outline planning permission, a motion to grant planning permission was moved because Members considered the proposal to be efficient use of the brownfield site and not contrary to PPG3.  They also considered that the recommendations of the County Highway Authority to improve the visibility splay could be carried out without significant adverse impact on the trees on the site.
RESOLVED   That planning permission be granted, subject to the following condition:-   ·              As recommended by County Highway Authority.

(i)      NAYLAND            Application Nos. B/05/01646 and          B/05/01647 (CAC)          Paper E165 – Item 11	Full and Conservation Area Consent-  Erection of detached two-storey dwelling and attached carport (following demolition of existing dwelling).  Construction of new vehicular access.  Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling, 21 Court Street.
Members noted that the Head of Building Control had visited the site and had confirmed that the building could not be retained without entire refurbishment/repair.
RESOLVED   (1)       That subject to no new issues being raised as a result of the ongoing consultation exercise, the Head of Planning (Control) be authorised to grant planning permission in respect of Application B/05/01646/FUL subject to those conditions he deems appropriate, but to include:-   ·           Materials ·           As recommended by County Highway Authority (as appropriate) ·           Removal of PD rights for additional fenestration above ground floor level ·           Full details of proposed conservation rooflights.   (2)       That subject to no new issues being raised as a result of the ongoing consultation exercise, conservation area consent be granted.

(j)       HARTEST             Application No. B/05/01431           Paper E165 – Item 16	Conversion of former farm buildings into one dwelling and alteration to existing vehicular accesses, Mile End Farm Barn, Somerton Road.
Members noted that a survey had been carried out and no evidence of bats had been found on the site.
RESOLVED   That the Head of Planning (Control) be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:-   ·                    Permitted development rights removed regarding extensions, outbuildings, screen walls and fencing and roof extensions/alterations.   ·                    Conditions required by County Highway Authority.

(k)     STANSTEAD             Application No. B/05/00964           Paper E165 – Item 4	Full Application – retention of new vehicular access and change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden, Stanstead Hall, The Hill.
RESOLVED   That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-   ·                PD rights removed for outbuildings and other structures. ·                Landscaping. ·                Timescale for the implementation of surface treatment to the road.

(l)       CAPEL ST MARY             Application No. B/05/01452           Paper E165 – Item 8	Full Application – erection of single storey kennel building, Dillymore Cottage, Lattinford Bridge, London Road (A12).
RESOLVED   That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions as contained in Item 8 of Paper E165.

(m)     WHERSTEAD             Application No. B/04/01825           Paper E165 – Item 10	Full Application – retention of two No. mobile homes, (accommodation used by farm stockmen).  As amended by letter received 8 February 2005 to delete student visitor centre from application, Pannington Hall Farm, Pannington Hall Lane.
RESOLVED   That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in Item 10 of Paper E165.

(n)      SHOTLEY             Application No. B/05/01544           Paper E165 – Item 12	Full Application – erection of one pair of two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows and one pair of two bedroom and three bedroom semi-detached bungalows (existing dwellings to be demolished) and associated garden sheds, 11 and 13 Queensland.
RESOLVED   That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 12 of Paper E165 be adopted.

(o)      EAST BERGHOLT             Application No. B/05/01547           Paper E165 – Item 13	Full Application – erection of two-storey detached dwelling.  Construction of new vehicular access, land adjacent No. 3 Burnt Oak Corner, Gandish Road.
RESOLVED   That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 13 of Paper E165 be adopted.

(p)      CHATTISHAM             Application No. B/05/01476           Paper E165 – Item 14	The extension and conversion of triple garage to form 1 No. detached dwelling.  Alteration to existing vehicular access, part side garden of Sunnyside, The Street.
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) to grant planning permission, a motion of refusal was moved because Members considered the proposal to be over development of a site outside any identified village and also an unsustainable development contrary to Local Plan Policies.
RESOLVED   That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:-   ·                    Overdevelopment of site. ·                    Outside built up area boundary ·                    Unsustainable development ·                    Contrary to policies   CS1, CS3, ENV6, LP4, LP17, HS02, HS04 and HS12

(q)      NAYLAND             Application No. B/05/01576           Paper E165 – Item 15	Outline Application – erection of 2 no. detached two-storey dwellings with detached garages, part side garden No. 29 Heycroft Way.
Notwithstanding the Head of Planning (Control)’s recommendation of approval, a motion to refuse planning permission was moved because Members considered the site to be outside the built up area boundary and could therefore set an undesirable precedent for further unrelated sporadic development in the open countryside.  On being put to the vote, this was lost.
RESOLVED   That subject to no new material planning considerations being raised as a result of the public consultation exercise and no objections being raised by the County Highway Authority, the Head of Planning (Control) be authorised to grant outline planning permission subject to the following conditions:-   ·                    Reserved matters ·                    Materials ·                    As recommended by County Highway Authority ·                    Boundary treatment ·                    Protection of trees and hedgerows during construction ·                    Landscaping scheme ·                    Removal of PD Rights for enlargements, alterations and outbuildings.

60            SUDBURY HERITAGE ECONOMIC REGENERATION SCHEME: PROPOSED GRANT FOR 48 NORTH STREET

The Acting Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development submitted a report  (Paper E164) concerning a proposed HERS grant towards eligible brickwork and window repair works at 48 North Street, Sudbury.

RESOLVED

That the offer of a grant of £9,338 towards the works set out in Paper E164 at 48 North Street, Sudbury be approved.       

61            REQUEST FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION REF. B/04/02123/FUL – ERECTION OF 2 NO. TWO-STOREY DETACHED DWELLINGS WITH ASSOCIATED DETACHED GARAGES.  CONSTRUCTION OF NEW VEHICULAR ACCESS – PART SIDE GARDEN OF INNISFREE, THE CAUSEWAY, HITCHAM

The Head of Planning (Control) reported that planning permission was granted for the above development on 6 June 2005.  A proposed minor amendment was received on 22 August 2005 and involves alterations to fenestration details in respect of both dwellings.  The changes are minimal in visual terms and should not give rise to any adverse impact on neighbouring amenity given the content of the approved scheme.

RESOLVED

That the minor amendments to planning permission B/04/02123/FUL in respect of the erection of 2 No. two-storey dwellings in part side garden of Innisfree, Hitcham be approved.

Note: The meeting was adjourned between 11.05 a.m. and 11.35 a.m. for refreshments.

The business of the meeting was concluded at 1.10 p.m.

    Chairman