9 November 2005 - Minutes

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 NOVEMBER 2005

            PRESENT:            Mr R W Thake – Chairman

              Mr B L Lazenby and Mr N MacMaster were unable to attend.  

               Dr M R Miller, Ward Member for Dodnash was present at the meeting for Item No. 1 of Paper E175 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 No. 2 of Paper E175 and spoke on the item with the consent of the Chairman.

62            SUBSTITUTE

It was noted that in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 5 a substitute was in attendance as follows:-

Mr B D Hurren (substituting for Mr B L Lazenby)

63            DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

None declared.

64            MINUTES

RESOLVED

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 October 2005 be confirmed and signed as a correct record subject to the words “employed by the applicants agent” being replaced with “with the applicant via an agency”, in minute No. 54 on page 1.

65            PETITIONS

None received

66       QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS

None received.

67                SITE INSPECTIONS

RESOLVED

(1)         That site inspections be held on Wednesday 16 November 2005 in respect of the under mentioned sites prior to consideration of the Applications by the Committee.

                 HADLEIGH

Application No. B/05/01892/FHA

Erection of single storey rear extension (amended scheme to that approved under P.P. B/05/00579/FHA) 3 Cottesford Close.

                              Miss J J Chapman, Ward Member for Hadleigh (South) requested a site inspection to enable Members to assess the suitability of the site in relation to size and location.

                                 HOLTON ST MARY

                              Mr G S White, Ward Member for Mid Samford requested a site inspection to enable Members to assess the environmental and road safety impact of the application.  He also considered that the building had retention value and was not redundant.

                              HOLTON ST MARY

Application No. B/05/00107/FHA

Retention of garden shed and cat house with enclosed run.  As amended by details received on 08/06/05 to confirm dimensions of shed and cat house/ run, Elm Tree Lodge, Hadleigh Road.

                              Mr G S White, Ward Member for Mid Samford requested a site inspection to enable Members to assess whether the site held a manufacturing unit in a residential area which was contrary to policy CR34.

(2)              That a panel comprising the following Members be appointed to inspect the sites:-

Mr C W Arthey Miss J J Chapman Mr A J Hinton Mr P J Holbrook

Mr P Jones Mr D H Keane Mr J J Quinlan Mr D C Rose

67                PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE

Details of further objections and representations received in respect of Item Nos 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10 and 11 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/05/01110	Representations From   Mr Phillips (Chairman of Bentley Parish Council) Mr Higgins (Objector- Chairman of BAMF group) Mr Cobbold (Agent for the Applicant)
B/05/01674	Mrs Scarlett (Agent for the Applicant)
B/05/01637	Mrs Crane (Chairman of Brettenham Parish Council) Mr Kidds (Objector) Mr Scarff (Agent for the Applicant)
B/05/01372	Mr Stanbridge (Agent for the Applicant)
B/05/01152 & B/05/01153	Mrs Hutchins (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 No. 63 (d) dated 27 April 1999, decisions on the items referred to in Paper E175 be made as follows:-

(a)               BENTLEY   Application No. B/05/01110 Paper E175 – Item 1

Outline Application – Erection of buildings for production of mushrooms, land adjacent Stour Valley Nurseries, Martins Hill Farm, Bergholt Road.

Members considered that the Application did not include sufficient, accurate information to ensure the protection of the landscape character in the Special Landscape Area and therefore was contrary to Policies CR01 and CR05.             RESOLVED             That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 1 of Paper E175 be adopted with the addition of reason:-   ·                Contrary to Policies CR01 and CR05.

(b)                   NAYLAND WITH WISSINGTON   Application No. B/05/01674 Paper E175 – Item 2

Full Application – Erection of detached 2 storey dwelling and alterations to existing vehicular access (re-submission of B/05/00308/FUL), 13 Stoke Road.

Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) to refuse planning permission, a motion of approval was moved because Members considered the proposal would preserve and enhance the Conservation Area and would not have a detrimental impact on the setting of the Listed Buildings.  Members agreed that it would be efficient use of the land and would not constitute cramped, over development of the site, and the parking of motor vehicles to the front of the property would not cause significant adverse effect on visual amenity, or result in any adverse impact upon residential amenity.               RESOLVED               That planning permission be granted.

(c)               BRETTENHAM               Application No. B/05/01637             Paper E175 – Item 3

Outline Application – Erection of 2 No. one and half storey dwellings and construction of new vehicular access, land adjacent The Old Garage, The Street.

Members noted an update to the report from the Arboricultural Officer who inspected the ash tree within the garden of The Old Chapel and requested that a 10 metre buffer zone be placed around the tree to prevent any adverse impact from the Application.              Therefore the recommendation had been amended to read “Refuse outline planning permission for the following reasons - given the need for a 10 metre buffer zone around the ash tree (within the curtilage of The Old Chapel) the remaining site area will be unable to satisfactorily accommodate 2 detached dwellings, leading to a cramped form of development, contrary to the existing pattern of development and having an adverse impact on the visual amenity of the Conservation Area, contrary to policies LP4, LP17, LP18 and emerging policies HS12, HS14 and CN02a.             Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) to refuse planning permission, a motion of deferral was moved to give the Applicant the opportunity to obtain further details relating to the possible adverse impact of the application on the ash tree in the curtilage of The Old Chapel.   RESOLVED   That consideration of this application be deferred.

(d)                   HARTEST     Application No. B/05/01372   Paper E175 – Item 4	Full Application – Conversion of agricultural buildings to 2 No. dwellings, barns at Townsend Farm, Melford Road.
RESOLVED               That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 4 of Paper E175 be adopted.

(e)                   KETTLEBASTON   Application Nos. B/05/01152 and B/05/01153/LBC Paper E175 – Item 6	Full and Listed Building Consent – Erection of single storey linked extension, The Croft, The Street.
RESOLVED               That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 6 of Paper E175 be adopted.

(f)                   LITTLE WALDINGFIELD   Application No. B/04/01964 Paper E175 – Item 9

Full Application – Erection of 2 No. agricultural storage buildings and construction of new vehicular access, Newman’s Hall Farm, Bells Corner.

Members noted that written clarification of the range of agricultural uses to be accommodated within the buildings had been received from the agent.               RESOLVED                That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-   §               Definition of outside storage area. §               No storage outside defined area. §               No flood lighting. §               As recommended by County Highway Authority.

(g)                   SUDBURY   Application No. B/05/01645 Paper E175 – Item 5

Outline Application – Erection of 7 No. dwellings and construction of vehicular access, Covered Reservoir, York Road.

RESOLVED   (1)          That the Solicitor to the Council be authorised to secure an obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of public open space contributions.   (2)          That upon completion of the planning obligation referred to in (1) above, the Head of Planning (Control) be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed in Recommendation A of Item 5 of Paper E175.

(h)                   SHIMPLING   Application No. B/05/01662 Paper E175 – Item 7	Outline Application – Erection of 12 No. dwellings and construction of vehicular access and provision of amenity land (woodland).  Existing buildings to be demolished, The Croft, Gents Lane.
RESOLVED   That it be noted that this application had been withdrawn by the Applicant.

(i)                   SUDBURY   Application No. B/05/01602 Paper E175 – Item 8	Outline Application – Erection of building to provide new car dealership, showroom, offices, workshop, storage area, customer and a staff parking area and construction of new vehicular access, land adjacent First Steps, Northern Road.
Members noted that a request had been received from Suffolk Wildlife Trust for a reptile survey to be carried out on the site.   RESOLVED   That the recommendation of the Head of Planning (Control) contained in Item 8 in Paper E175 be adopted with the addition of the following condition:-   §               A reptile survey to be carried out.

(j)                   HADLEIGH   Application No. B/05/01663 Paper E175 – Item 10	Application under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulation 1992 – retention of existing 1.8 metre high fence.  As amended by e-mail received 24/10/2005, 51 Pykenham Way.
RESOLVED   That planning permission be granted.

(k)                   HADLEIGH   Application B/05/01664 Paper E175 – Item 11	Full Application – Erection of 2 storey side extension, 18 Glanville Road.
RESOLVED               That planning permission be granted.

69            REQUEST FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION REFERENCE B/04/01096/FHA – ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY OPEN SIDED STRUCTURE BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND OUTBUILDING FOR DISABLED ACCESS – 29 HOMEFIELD, BOXFORD.

            The Head of Planning (Control) reported that planning permission had been granted for the above development on 11 August 2004.  The permission had been implemented and provided a covered walkway to the detached outbuilding located in the garage; this outbuilding is used as an annexe to the dwelling by the applicant’s son who is disabled.  Since construction the open sided structure has been enclosed by the applicants and retrospective plans have been received which have been the subject of consultations with the Parish Council and the neighbours.  The Parish Council have objected to permission being granted, however the structure is not prominent from any public view points and there is a 1.8 metre screen fence along the shared boundary which forms some screening for the neighbour’s conservatory.

            RESOLVED

            That the minor amendment to planning permission B/04/01096/FHA in respect of the erection of a single storey, open sided structure between the house and outbuildings for disabled access at 29 Homefield, Boxford be approved.

            Note:             The meeting was adjourned between 11.05 a.m and 11.30 a.m for refreshments.

                                    The business of the meeting was concluded at 12.40 p.m

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