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Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Monday, 24th June, 2019 9.30 am

Venue: Anglia Room, The Conference Suite, Elizabeth House, Dereham

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Items
No.	Item
63/19	Minutes PDF 116 KB To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2019. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2019 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
64/19	Apologies & Substitutes To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillor Helen Crane, with Councillor Hilary Bushell in attendance as her substitute.
65/19	Declaration of Interest and of Representations Received The duties to register, disclose and not to participate for the entire consideration of the matter, in respect of any matter in which a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest are set out in Chapter 7 of the Localism Act 2011. Members are also required to withdraw from the meeting room as stated in the Standing Orders of this Council. Minutes: a) Attleborough: Land off Long Street: Reference: 3PL/2018/1150/F Councillor Suggitt declared an interest in this application. Having fully explained the nature and extent of her interest in this application before the Meeting to Michael Horn, the Solicitor to the Council, Mr Horn confirmed that this was a declarable matter but in his opinion, it was a personal non-prejudicial interest and that accordingly, Councillor Suggitt could remain in the room, take part in the debate and vote. b) Carbrooke: Manor Farm, Willow Corner: Reference: 3PL/2018/0815/F and Reference: 3PL/2018/0816/LB Councillor Gilbert declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this application, he remained in the room but took no part in this discussion and did not vote.
66/19	Chairman's Announcements Minutes: The Chairman announced that Officer Carl Griffiths, a Principal Development Manager, had left Breckland Council and would be replaced by Chris Hobson. He also thanked Members for how well they had accepted and managed the transfer to go paperless.
67/19	Requests to Defer Applications included in this Agenda To consider any requests from Ward Members, officers or applicants to defer an application included in this agenda, so as to save any unnecessary waiting by members of the public attending for such applications. Minutes: Item 9(e): Beeston: Reference 3PL/2019/0372/F had been deferred.
68/19	Urgent Business To note whether the Chairman proposes to accept any item as urgent business, pursuant to Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972. Minutes: None.
69/19	Local Plan Update (Standing Item) To receive an update. Minutes: The Director of Planning & Building Control, Simon Wood, provided the Committee with an update on the Local Plan. The Local Plan was still in the middle of its consultation period, which would end on 12^th July 2019. The 5 year housing land supply statement was still being finalised; there were some issues trying to get information from developers. That had now taken on more urgency and importance in terms of the rules around local authorities being able to demonstrate availability and deliverability of housing. Previously, the responsibility for that rested with developers, but that had now changed. It was still the intention to finalise this as soon as possible and Members would be kept updated on the process. Cllr Atterwill stated his disappointment, as last month it was anticipated that a report would be ready for June. He said it was his understanding that an external consultant was looking at this work and asked if they had given any indication that the Council was getting somewhere near the 5 year housing supply target. The Director of Planning and Building control stated that over the last 12 months up to March 30^th, the Council had a record level of delivery of housing. Beyond that, they were still compiling the commitments and what was to be brought forward over the next 5 years and beyond. At this time, he could not provide an indication as to whether or not there may be a 5 year housing supply. It was agreed that Simon Wood and Councillor Atterwill would meet outside of the meeting to go through this complex process.
70/19	Deferred Applications PDF 45 KB To consider applications deferred at previous meetings including some, but not all, of those shown on the attached Schedule of Deferred Applications.
70/19a	Dereham: Land East of Yaxham Road, South of Dumpling Green: Reference: 3PL/2010/1361/F PDF 117 KB This application was first deferred from the Planning Committee meeting held on 1^st September 2014 for further information including an updated Transport Assessment and re-examination of the safety issues regarding the off-site substandard railway bridge crossing. Erection of 255 dwellings with associated open space. Additional documents: Agenda Item 8a - Additional Information , item 70/19a PDF 74 KB Minutes: Proposed 255 no. dwellings with associated open space. This application had first been deferred from the Planning committee meeting held on 1^st September 2014 for further information including an updated Transport Assessment and re-examination of the safety issues regarding the off-site substandard railway bridge crossing. Consideration was given to the report presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. Representations were made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Ward Representative Councillor Philip Morton Ward Representative Councillor Alison Webb Visiting Ward Representative Councillor Ian Martin Agent Hopkins Homes Chris Smith Town Council Tony Needham Parish Council Bob Gust Objector Mary Brayn Objector Allan Read Objector Valerie Pitt DECISION: Members voted 8 x 3 for further defermentwith a request that Highways attend and explain their reasoning for not objecting to the application.
71/19	Schedule of Planning Applications To consider the Schedule of Planning Applications:
71/19a	Attleborough: Land off Long Street: Reference: 3PL/2018/1150/F PDF 82 KB Residential dwelling on existing agricultural unit to provide housing for Farm Manager. Minutes: Residential dwelling on existing agricultural unit to provide housing for Farm Manager. Consideration was given to the application presented by Mark Simmonds, Principal Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent Oliver Jones - Plandescil DECISION: Members voted 8 x 3 to defer the application to allow the applicant the opportunity to change the design.
71/19b	Attleborough: Oak Cottage, West Carr Road: Reference: 3PL/2019/0051/O PDF 83 KB Sub division of garden to provide building plot. Minutes: Sub division of garden to provide building plot. Consideration was given to the application presented by Naomi Minto, Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Applicant: Simon Daniels DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval as recommended, subject to the conditions as listed in the report.
71/19c	Beachamwell: Site to south of The Street: Reference: 3PL/2019/0345/O PDF 89 KB Proposed residential development. Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (c) - Additional Information , item 71/19c PDF 90 KB Minutes: Proposed residential development for 19 residential dwellings. Consideration was given to the application presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Parish Council: Richard James DECISION: Members voted unanimously for refusal as recommended.
71/19d	Beeston: Land Adjacent to Shalee Drury Square: Reference: 3PL/2019/0203/F PDF 79 KB Erection of detached house and garage. Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (d) - Additional Information , item 71/19d PDF 58 KB Minutes: Erection of detached house and garage. Consideration was given to the report presented by Tom Donnelly, Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. Representations were made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent: Jonathan Burton DECISION: 6 x 5 refusal as recommended, with delegated authority to remove the reason for refusal relating to ecology, in consultation with ecologist based on new information submitted, if appropriate.
71/19e	Beeston: Land off The Street & Herne Lane: Reference: 3PL/2019/0372/F PDF 94 KB Erection of six dwellings comprising of 4 detached bungalows (2 of which will be custom builds) pair of two-storey semi-detached properties, associated access and ecological enhancements. Minutes: This application had been deferred (see Minute No. 67/19 above).
71/19f	Carbrooke: Manor Farm,Willow Corner: Reference: 3PL/2018/0815/F PDF 110 KB Restoration and sub-division of a Grade II Listed farmhouse to form 2no dwellings; erection of 3no new dwellings; associated parking and turning areas; associated landscaping (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (f) - Additional Information , item 71/19f PDF 90 KB Minutes: Restoration and sub-division of a Grade II Listed farmhouse to form 2 x no dwellings; erection of 3 x no new dwellings; associated parking and turning areas; associated landscaping (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). This item was discussed in conjunction with Listed Building application 3PL/2018/0816/LB below. Consideration was given to the application presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent Erica Whettingsteel of EJW Planning Ltd DECISION: 10 for approval subject to the conditions listed in the Officer’s report, with x 1 abstention.
71/19g	Carbrooke: Manor Farm,Willow Corner: Reference: 3PL/2018/0816/LB PDF 85 KB Restoration and sub-division of a Grade II Listed farmhouse to form 2no dwellings; erection of 3no new dwellings; associated parking and turning areas; associated landscaping (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). Minutes: Restoration and sub-division of a Grade II Listed farmhouse to form 2 x no dwellings; erection of 3 x no new dwellings; associated parking and turning areas; associated landscaping (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). This item was discussed in conjunction with 3PL/2018/0815/F above. Consideration was given to the application presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent Erica Whettingsteel of EJW Planning Ltd DECISION: 10 for approval subject to the conditions listed in the Officer’s report, with x 1 abstention.
71/19h	Colkirk: Land to side and rear of Oakridge, Market Hill: Reference: 3PL/2019/0367/O PDF 90 KB Outline permission (access only) for 2 no. dwellings, associated access, driveways and amenity. Minutes: Outline permission (access only) for 2 no. dwellings, associated access, driveways and amenity. Consideration was given to the application presented by Tom Donnelly, Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent: Jason Barber, Studio 35 DECISION: Members voted 9 x for approval as recommended subject to conditions listed in the report.
71/19i	Colkirk: Land off Whissonsett Road: Reference: 3PL/2017/1354/F PDF 125 KB Erection of 21 dwellings. Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (i) - Additional Information , item 71/19i PDF 69 KB Minutes: Erection of 21 dwellings. Consideration was given to the application presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent: Ian Hill Transport consultant for Agent: Martin Doughty of Richard Jackson Parish Council: Charles Joice DECISION: Members voted 8 x 3 for approval as recommended subject to the list of conditions and a section 106 Agreement.
71/19j	Dereham: Springfield, South Green: Reference: 3PL/2019/0433/HOU PDF 76 KB First floor extension to side, and single storey extension to rear. Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (j) - Additional Information , item 71/19j PDF 58 KB Minutes: First floor extension to side, and single storey extension to rear. Consideration was given to the application presented by Joe Barrow, Planning Graduate. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings. DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval subject to conditions.
71/19k	East Tuddenham: Land between Felgate Farm and Willow Cottage, Rotten Row: Reference: 3PL/2018/1492/O PDF 82 KB Proposed low carbon dwelling. Minutes: Proposed low carbon dwelling. Consideration was given to the application presented by Mark Simmonds, Principal Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Ward Representative Councillor Ian Martin Applicant: Mr Eden Agent: Matthew Cutting from David A Cutting Building Surveyors Limited DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval contrary to the Officer’s recommendation of refusal. REASON(S): not detrimental to the open character of the area; is a sustainable location; would contribute to the 5 year housing supply; it is an environmentally friendly design and is a self-build property, which should be secured by a section106 Agreement. The application be approved subject to delegated authority being granted to the Executive Director of Place to agree and impose suitable conditions and a S106 Agreement for the self-build dwelling.
71/19l	Garboldisham: Land off Hopton Road: Reference: 3PL/2019/0416/F PDF 103 KB Erection of 25 single storey holiday lodges, reception building, groundskeeper building and associated access and parking. Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (l) - Additional Information , item 71/19l PDF 105 KB Minutes: Erection of 25 single storey holiday lodges, reception building, groundskeeper building and associated access and parking. Consideration was given to the application presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent: Jason Parker – Parker Planning Services DECISION: Members voted 9 x 2 to defer this application to allow time for the agent to provide full business case.
71/19m	Great Ellingham: Aldercarr House, Attleborough Road: Reference: 3PL/2018/1471/F PDF 82 KB New residential dwelling with incorporated double garage in position of demolished outbuilding. Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (m) - Additional Information , item 71/19m PDF 58 KB Minutes: New residential dwelling with incorporated double garage in position of demolished outbuilding. Consideration was given to the application presented by Tom Donnelly, Development Management Assistant. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent: Nigel Hurrell – NH building Design DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval as recommended subject to the conditions as listed in the report.
71/19n	Mattishall: Planning Obligation for Poplar Farm 41 South Green: Reference: 3OB/2019/0011/OB PDF 74 KB Modify planning obligation on pp 3PL/2016/0395/O - to reduce provision of affordable housing. Minutes: Modify planning obligation on pp 3PL/2016/0395/O – to reduce provision of affordable housing. Consideration was given to the application presented by Rebecca Collins Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: DECISION: Members voted 9 x 1 to allow the modification as recommended subject to a Deed of Variation to secure 10% affordable housing provision.
71/19o	New Buckenham: Land Off of Cuffer Lane: Reference: 3PL/2019/0301/F PDF 88 KB Proposed Farm Building and Associated Works. Minutes: Proposed Farm Building and Associated Works. Consideration was given to the application presented by Tom Donnelly, Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Ward Representative Councillor Stephen Askew Applicant: Charles Stimpson Objector: Steve Highton DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval as recommended subject to conditions as listed in the report.
71/19p	North Elmham: Dale Farm, Great Heath Road: Reference: 3PL/2019/0332/F PDF 77 KB Erection of two storey and single storey extensions to side of property, new porch to the front and to add a skin around the existing walls to match the stone of the new extensions (revised scheme). Minutes: Erection of two storey and single storey extensions to side of property, new porch to the front and to add a skin around the existing walls to match the stone of the new extensions (revised scheme). Consideration was given to the application presented by Joe Barrow, Planning Graduate. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent: James Brown DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval subject to conditions listed in the report.
71/19q	North Elmham: Development Site adjacent 15 Larch Grove: Reference: 3PL/2019/0369/F PDF 82 KB Erection of new dwelling on land off Larch Grove. Minutes: Erection of new dwelling on land off Larch Grove. Consideration was given to the application presented by Tom Donnelly, Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings. DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval subject to conditions.
71/19r	Old Buckenham: 9 The Old Yard: Reference: 3PL/2019/0539/F PDF 79 KB Erection of office building with first floor 2 bed residential accommodation - revised elevations (3PL/2018/0887/F). Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (r) - Additional Information , item 71/19r PDF 58 KB Minutes: Erection of office building with first floor 2 bed residential accommodation – revised elevations (3PL/2018/0887/F). Consideration was given to the application presented by Tom Donnelly, Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings. DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval subject to conditions as listed in the report.
71/19s	Saham Toney: Saham Tythe Barn, Chequers Lane: Reference: 3PL/2019/0455/F PDF 81 KB Change of Use application from beauty salon/A1 hairdressers and studio, to residential C3. Minutes: Change of Use application from beauty salon/A1 hairdressers and studio, to residential C3. Consideration was given to the application presented by Joe Barrow, Planning Graduate. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Applicant: Nigel Garriock Saham Toney Neighbourhood Plan Group: Chris Blow DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval as recommended subject to conditions as listed in the report.
71/19t	Saham Toney: Meadows Farm, Chequers Lane: Reference: 3PL/2019/0011/F PDF 105 KB Development of 3 no. contemporary detached dwellings and garaging on land at Meadow Farm. Minutes: Development of 3 no. Contemporary detached dwellings and garaging on land at Meadow Farm. Consideration was given to the application presented by Mark Simmonds, Principal Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Agent: John Barbuk-Patterson Design Ltd Saham Toney Neighbourhood Plan Group: Chris Blow DECISION: Members voted 9 x 2 for approval as recommended subject to conditions as listed in the report.
71/19u	Saham Toney: Goffes School House, Pound Hill: Reference: 3PL/2019/0314/F PDF 83 KB Creation of new vehicle access to serve existing dwelling. Minutes: Erection of a 1.1/2 Storey dwelling including detached garage and re-use of existing vehicle access. Creation of new vehicle access to serve existing dwelling. Consideration was given to the application presented by Joe Barrow, Planning Graduate. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Lawyer for the Applicant: Chris Burgess Saham Toney Neighbourhood Plan Group: Chris Blow DECISION: Members voted 9 x 2 for refusal as recommended.
71/19v	Stow Bedon: Pig Patch House, Mere Road: Reference: 3PL/2019/0456/VAR PDF 81 KB Variation of Condition No2 on 3PL/2015/0461/F - Omission of semi-basement resulting in reduction of height of building, erection of entrance porch, small first floor addition & change to fenestration (west 1st floor), changes to siting of building (westerly direction). Minutes: Variation of Condition No 2 on 3PL/2015/0461/F – Omission of semi-basement resulting in reduction of height of building, erection of entrance porch, small first floor addition & change to fenestration (west 1^st floor), changes to siting of building (westerly direction). Consideration was given to the application presented by Naomi Minto, Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings. DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval as recommended, subject to conditions as listed in the report.
71/19w	Watton/Carbrooke: Ex RAF Officers Mess Site (Heritage Park), Portal Avenue: Reference: 3PL/2019/0487/VAR PDF 92 KB Variation of Condition No. 5 on 3PL/2014/1378/F - with regard to removal of trees. Additional documents: Agenda Item 9 (w) - Additional Information , item 71/19w PDF 61 KB Minutes: Variation of Condition No.5 on 3PL/2014/1378/F – with regard to removal of trees. Consideration was given to the application presented by Fiona Hunter, Principal Development Management Planner. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings. DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval subject to conditions as listed in the report.
71/19x	Weeting: The Old Station Yard, Mundford Road, Brandon: Reference: 3PL/2019/0313/O PDF 94 KB Residential development (13 dwellings). Minutes: Residential Development (13 dwellings) Consideration was given to the application presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Major Projects. Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings: Ward Representative Councillor Robert Kybird Objector: Mike Edwards DECISION: Members voted unanimously for refusal as recommended.
72/19	Applications determined by the Executive Director of Place PDF 80 KB Report of the Executive Director of Place. Members are requested to raise any questions at least two working days before the meeting to allow information to be provided to the Committee. Minutes: Noted.
73/19	Appeals Summary (for information) PDF 57 KB Minutes: Noted.