15 SEPTEMBER 2011
Minutes of a meeting of the DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held in the Council Chamber,
Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer at 9.30 am when there were present:
Councillors
B Cabbell Manners (Vice-Chairman) in the Chair
Mrs L M Brettle
Mrs P Grove-Jones
P W High
S J Partridge
J H Perry-Warnes
R Reynolds
B Smith
Mrs A C Sweeney
J A Wyatt
Mrs A Claussen-Reynolds - substitute for Mrs A Green
Miss B Palmer - substitute for Mrs A C Sweeney
Mr N Smith – substitute for Mrs S Arnold
Mrs H Eales, Mrs L Walker (Local Members)
Mr K E Johnson, Mr R Smith (Observers)
Officers
Mr A Mitchell - Development Manager
Mrs E Duncan – Legal and Democratic Services Manager
Miss J Medler - Senior Planning Officer
Mr G Linder - Senior Planning Officer
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DETAILS OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Apologies for absence was received from Councillors Mrs S A Arnold, M J M Baker,
Mrs A Green and Mrs A C Sweeney. There were three substitute Members in
attendance as shown above.
(100) MINUTES
The Minutes of meetings of the Committee held on 18 August 2011 were approved
as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
(101) ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
The Chairman stated that there was one item of urgent business which he wished to
bring before the Committee. It concerned recommendation of a site visit to 17
Gladstone Road, Fakenham. This would be taken at item 9 on the Agenda.
(102) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors R Reynolds and R Shepherd declared interests, the details of which are
given under the minute of the item concerned.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Where appropriate the Planning Officers expanded on the planning applications;
updated the meeting on outstanding consultations, letters/petitions received objecting
to, or supporting the proposals; referred to any views of local Members and answered
Members’ questions.
Background papers, including correspondence, petitions, consultation documents,
letters of objection and those in support of planning applications were available for
inspection at the meeting.
Having regard to the above information and the report of the Head of Planning and
Building Control, the Committee reached the decisions as set out below.
Applications approved include a standard time limit condition as condition number 1
unless otherwise stated.
(103) BRISTON - PF/11/0373 - Erection of agricultural contractors storage and
maintenance building; Land off Tithe Barn Lane for Mr C Nutkins
Councillors R Shepherd and R Reynolds declared personal interests in this
application as they were acquainted with the Applicant.
The Committee considered item 1 of the Officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Mr Serne (Briston Parish Council)
Mr Morrissey (supporting)
The principal objection, unsuitability of the highway network, still remained the same
since the previous application had been refused under 01/0971. Councillor J A
Wyatt, the local Member, told the Committee that the last site visit had been 9 years
ago. He proposed that a site visit should take place before the application was
determined. He was seconded by J H Perry-Warnes and it was
RESOLVED unanimously
That consideration of this application be deferred to allow an inspection
of the site by the Committee and that the local Member and Chairman of
the Parish Council be invited to attend.
(104) MORSTON - PF/11/0583 - Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of
replacement ancillary accommodation; Scaldbeck House, Stiffkey Road for Mr
J Keith
The Committee considered item 2 of the Officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Mr Keith (supporting)
The Parish Council had objected because of the flat roof. However the flat roof was
integral to the design and officers were satisfied that the proposal was acceptable.
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The Local Member, Mrs L Brettle, thanked Members for attending the site visit at
Morston. She agreed with the Parish Council that the design could be more in
sympathy with the surroundings but took into account that the building would be
partially screened by trees. She proposed approval. The proposal was seconded by
Mr R Shepherd and it was
RESOLVED unanimously
To approve subject to the imposition of conditions.
(105) ROUGHTON - PF/11/0756 - Conversion of agricultural building to residential
dwelling; Heath Farm, Norwich Road for Demogratz Ltd
The Committee considered item 3 of the Officers’ reports.
Amended plans had been submitted and Officers considered the design to be
acceptable. The principal concern with this application was that it was only
fractionally outside the HO9 policy area. The Planning Policy and Property
Information Manager had provided a statement that explained that had this situation
been envisaged when the policy was drawn up, it would have been catered for. He
advocated approval.
There were no objections from Environmental Health.
It was proposed by S Partridge, seconded by B Smith and
RESOLVED unanimously
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
approve this application subject to successful negotiation on the
rooflights and the imposition of appropriate conditions.
(106) RUNTON - PF/11/0770 - Siting of portable building for use as coastal
surveillance station; Land at Car Park, Beach Road, East Runton for National
Coastwatch Institution
Councillor B Smith declared a prejudicial interest in this application as he was a
member of Mundesley Maritime Museum and knew members of Coastwatch. He
vacated the Council Chamber during consideration of this matter.
The Committee considered item 4 of the Officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Mr Newsome (supporting)
This application had been the subject of a recent site visit.
Support had been received from various organisations and a petition had been
submitted, but this was prior to the application being received. The Parish Council
had since objected.
A response had been received from the Conservation, Design and Landscape
Manager. He had no objections and considered that the height, colour and footprint
of the structure were in keeping with the nearby caravans. An additional condition
regarding the colour of the structure had been imposed.
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The local Member, Mrs H Eales, told the Committee that the Parish Council and
residents were supportive of the principle but had concerns regarding the area of the
car park which would be taken up. She asked the Committee to consider a smaller
structure.
Councillor J A Wyatt said that he supported the application on the grounds of coastal
safety. He proposed acceptance.
Councillor S Partridge seconded the proposal, saying that he did not consider that
too much car park space would be utilised, especially as the structure would, of
necessity, be near the cliff edge. The Development Manager said that Property
Services considered the impact on the car park would be minimal.
It was RESOLVED by 8 votes to 4
To approve with temporary 5 year permission. Conditions also required
regarding the type of fencing to be erected around the building, external
colour of the building and the exact height of the supporting legs.
(107) RUNTON - PF/11/0990 - Retention of two-storey front extension with revised
ridge height; 4 Golf Close, West Runton for Mr and Mrs Hyde
The Committee considered item 5 of the Officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Mr Hyde (supporting)
In 2009 permission had been granted for a 2 storey extension to the property. This
was currently under construction. However, the plan had been incorrectly drafted.
The consequence was that the height of the front extension had been raised and the
eaves had been lowered. Officers did not consider that it adversely affected the
amenities of the bungalow on the east of the property.
There had been no representations from the neighbours or objections from the
Parish Council.
The local Member, Mrs H Eales, said that she would have asked for this to be
brought before the Committee at an earlier stage if she had realised the size of the
extension. However, as no objections had been received she would not oppose.
It was proposed by S Partridge, seconded by J H Perry-Warnes and unanimously
RESOLVED
To approve.
(108) WITTON - PO/11/0863 - Erection of single-storey dwelling; Workshop at Ash
Tree Farm, Well Street for Mrs C Leggett
The Committee considered item 6 of the Officers’ reports.
The site was within the Countryside Policy Area. Therefore the erection of a dwelling
would be contrary to planning policy.
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The local Member, Councillor Mrs L Walker told the Committee that she supported
the residential dwelling and read out a letter of support from a neighbour. She told
Members that the existing building could eventually be used for an industrial purpose
which might impact negatively on the area and considered that the bungalow would
enhance the site.
Councillor B Smith supported the officers’ recommendation but Councillor N Smith
supported the view of the local Member. The Development Manager said that if
brownfield sites come forward they should still comply with relevant planning policy.
He appreciated Mrs Walker’s concerns but did not want to set a precedent.
Councillors S Partridge and J H Perry-Warnes suggested a site visit, but were not
supported.
It was proposed by Mr B Smith, seconded by Mrs L Brettle and
RESOLVED with 7 votes to 5
To refuse on the grounds that the proposal would result in the erection
of a new dwelling in the Countryside and Undeveloped Coast Policy
Areas contrary to Development Plan policy and there are no material
considerations which would outweigh this decision.
(109) APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR A SITE INSPECTION
The Committee considered item 7 of the Officers’ reports.
RESOLVED
That a site inspection be arranged in respect of the following
applications and that the local Member and Chairman of the Town or
Parish Council be invited to attend:
FAKENHAM – PF/11/0808 - Erection of two-storey dwelling with
accommodation in roof space; 17 Gladstone Road for Mr and Mrs
Darrell (this had been raised as an item of urgent business)
TRIMINGHAM – PF/11/0720 – Extension of caravan site to provide
additional touring pitches on land at Woodlands Holiday Park for Mr E
Harrison
(110) APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Committee noted item 8 of the Officers’ reports.
(111) APPLICATIONS REFUSED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Committee noted item 9 of the Officers’ reports.
(112) NEW APPEALS
The Committee noted item 10 of the Officers’ reports.
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(113) PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND INFORMAL HEARINGS - PROGRESS
The Committee noted item 11 of the Officers’ reports.
(114) WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS APPEALS - IN HAND
The Committee noted item 12 of the Officers’ reports.
(115) APPEAL DECISIONS
The Committee noted item 13 of the Officers’ reports.
The meeting closed at 10.30 am.
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