OFFICERS' REPORTS TO
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE (EAST) - 10 JANUARY 2008
Each report for decision on this Agenda shows the Chief Officer responsible, the
recommendation of the Head of Planning and in the case of private business the
paragraph(s) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 under which it is
considered exempt. None of the reports have financial, legal or policy implications save
where indicated.
PUBLIC BUSINESS - ITEM FOR DECISION
1.
Cromer – Tree Preservation Order (CROMER) 2004 No. 20. Site at former Coal
Yard, Holt Road, Cromer
To ask Members to give further consideration to the Committee’s decision to serve
a Replanting Notice at the above site.
Background
At the meeting of the Development Control Committee on 23 August 2007, it was
resolved to serve a Replanting Notice at the former Coal Yard site at Holt Road
Cromer and that the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
prosecute the civil engineering company and any others involved in the removal of
the trees if landscaping to include trees of a similar size to those removed, smaller
trees, an irrigation system and a five year management plan has not been provided
by the end of the next available planting season.
A Replanting Order was served and took effect on 1 November 2007.
Subsequently Indigo Landscapes acting on behalf of Hargreaves Estates and
Management Services, appealed to GO-EAST against the Replanting Order on the
following grounds:
1. The replacement notice calls for more trees than were originally removed (2
additional 6m pines are listed in the replacement notice and all the small stock is
also additional).
2. The notice says that the Hawthorn should be replaced with Holm Oak.
3. The notice asks for large trees, some of which will almost certainly die given the
exposed nature of the site.
Grounds for appeal item 3 states that the requirements of the notice are
unreasonable in respect of the period or the size or species of trees specified in it. In
particular the appellant contends that it is unreasonable to change the hawthorn to
Holm oak.
Grounds for appeal item 4 states that the planting of a tree or trees in accordance
with the notice is not required in the interests of amenity or would be contrary to the
practice of good forestry. In particular the following comment is made:With the potential for extreme weather driving in across the North Sea, we believe
that the exposure will make it extremely difficult for large specimens to establish on
the site. We are convinced that despite a rigorous maintenance regime, it will be
extremely difficult to get the large size of stock to establish and that failures will
occur.
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Main Issues for Consideration
Officers have considered the grounds of appeal in detail. Having regard to
professional best practice advice (Practical Conservation Woodlands, Lane and Tait)
it is considered that a much more successful outcome is likely if 2-3 year old plants
are used rather than standards.
On this basis the proposed replanting scheme suggested by Indigo would provide a
satisfactory landscaping solution in the long term. Consequently it is felt that the
grounds for appeal are robust.
Members are therefore requested to re-consider the Committee’s decision in respect
of the planting of large trees and to instruct officers to negotiate a revised planting
scheme.
RECOMMENDATION
That Officers be authorised to negotiate a revised planting scheme.
Source: (Simon Case, Extn 6142 – File Reference: TPO (Cromer) 01/22/726))
PUBLIC BUSINESS - ITEM FOR DECISION
2.
Validation procedures for the new standard national planning application
forms – adoption of a list of local requirements for North Norfolk District
Council
Report explaining the introduction of the new standard planning application forms
and seeking agreement, for consultation purposes, on a local list of validation
requirements applicable to North Norfolk.
Background
Following consultation the Government has now introduced a series of national
planning application forms which will become mandatory on 6 April 2008. Historically
Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) have designed their own application forms and the
Government was concerned that this has led to a wide variation in the information
authorities sought from applicants.
The new standard application forms will cover the following types of application:
• Householder Permission
• Outline and Full Planning Permission and Approval of Reserved Matters.
• Listed Building Consent
• Conservation Area Consent
• Advertisement Consent
• Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
• Lawful Development Certificates
• Application for Prior Notifications under the General Permitted Development
Order 1995
• Removal or Variation of Conditions
The forms themselves are more comprehensive than those currently used and
require a greater amount of information to be provided. There are in total twentyseven different types of standard application forms. Many of the forms combine
different types of applications required for a single development. For example, at
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present an applicant may need to complete two different application forms for
Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent. There will now be one unique
form to combine both of these requirements.
Applicants will be able to complete and send the forms electronically via the Planning
Portal or alternatively by means of hard copies available at local authority offices or
down loaded from their websites.
As part of this new process, beginning in April the Government is increasing the
discretion available to LPAs in assessing whether applications are sufficient in terms
of their content for validation purposes. Research undertaken on behalf of the
Government in 2003 found that there was a wide variation in the information
requested by planning authorities and the level of detail that was considered
acceptable. The Government’s intention is that there should not only be consistency
in the application forms themselves, but also in the nature of supporting details that
LPAs require in order to register an application.
As part of this initiative the Government has now published (December 2007)
guidance for LPAs entitled ‘The Validation of Planning Applications’. In it the
Government has introduced a national list and local list of requirements. The
national list, which is applicable to all LPAs, includes the completed application form,
the appropriate fee, adequate plans, completed certificates and a design and access
statement (when required). The local list can comprise a range of additional
information which LPAs can adopt for validation purposes. The guidance specifies a
national list of local requirements which defines the types of supporting information
which LPAs should draw from in preparing their own local lists. It is emphasised that
not all the types of information will be applicable to every local authority area and in
the case of many requirements thresholds will need to be specified as to when they
should apply.
The Government states that the purpose of the new validation arrangements is to;
• provide a guide to the information that may be required at the outset;
• enable the LPA to provide applicants with certainty as to the information
required;
• enable the LPA to have all the necessary information to determine the
application and to draft the planning permission and all conditions;
• minimize the need for further submission of additional information in order to
allow LPAs a reasonable opportunity to determine applications within Best
Value Performance Indicator (BVPI) 109 targets; and
• ensure consistency in the approach taken by different LPAs in registering and
validating applications whilst recognising the need for variation appropriate to
local circumstances.
The Government will shortly be amending the Town and Country Planning (General
Development Procedure) Order 1995 to incorporate these procedures in legislation.
The Adoption of a Local List of Requirements
The Government makes it clear that LPAs should undertake consultation before
adopting a local list of requirements. It recommends that firstly there should be a
resolution by the relevant Committee to consult on a specified list; hence the purpose
of this report. It is further recommended that the consultation should be for a
minimum period of six weeks involving relevant stakeholders. These it is suggested
should include appropriate statutory consultees, Town and Parish Councils, amenity
societies and agents who submit applications to the LPA. Once the consultation is
completed, responses received should be reviewed and reported back to the relevant
Committee in order for a local list to be formally adopted.
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Where a LPA has consulted and adopted a local list in accordance with the
recommended procedures, it can be used as the local requirements when validating
applications. There is no statutory deadline for the adoption of local lists, but unless
and until a LPA publishes a local list on its website any local requirements will have
no bearing on the validity of applications and compliance with the national
requirements will be sole determinant of whether or not an application is valid.
Recommended Local List of Requirements for North Norfolk District Council
In Appendix 1 of this report there is a checklist and accompanying guidance notes
which indicate the list of recommended local requirements for this Council. These
requirements are shown in the left hand column of the checklist and the columns
along the top relate to each of the new standard planning application forms. The
checklist indicates for each application type if a particular requirement is required, is
not required or may be required. In the majority of cases the particular requirements
‘may be’ required and to establish this reference has to be made to the
accompanying guidance notes. It is suggested that Members refer to the guidance
notes as a convenient explanation of the requirements which are recommended as
forming this Council’s local list. The guidance notes explain for what type of
proposals and in what circumstances each requirement will be necessary.
Reference is also made to the relevant LDF Core Strategy Policies and National
Planning Guidance associated with each requirement.
All but two of the recommended requirements are ones which are included in the
Government’s national list of local requirements. The exceptions are an energy
efficiency statement and a sustainable construction statement. These are included
as they relate to specific current policy requirements in the LDF Core Strategy.
However, it is questionable whether the inclusion of additional requirements such as
these, which are not included in the national list of local requirements, will comply
with legislation being introduced for purposes of validation. Clarification will be
sought from the Government Office during the consultation period.
Conversely, it is not recommended that the North Norfolk list comprises all of the
requirements referred to in the Government’s recommended list.
Those
requirements not recommended to be included in the North Norfolk local list are
referred to in Appendix 1 with the reasons for their exclusion. Members may wish to
consider whether they agree with these requirements being omitted from the North
Norfolk list and indeed whether they agree with all the requirements that are being
recommended.
It should be noted that the Government guidance states that authorities should
review their lists every three years. Consultation should take place on any
amendments unless they are of a minor nature.
Proposed Consultation Arrangements
This report was also considered by the Development Control Committee (West) on 3
January 2008. Following agreement by both Committees on a draft local list for
North Norfolk it is recommended that a six week period of consultation is undertaken.
It is recommended that the following are consulted and that details of the consultation
are posted on the Council’s website:
• Norfolk Association of Town and Parish Councils
• Commission for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE)
• Environment Agency
• Natural England
• County Highway Authority
• Local Planning Agents
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The next planning agents’ meeting is arranged for 22 January 2008 when the
proposed local list will be the main topic for discussion.
The current intention is to report back to Members in March on the response to the
consultation exercise with a view to adopting formally the local list of requirements for
North Norfolk in time for the mandatory use of the standard planning application
forms on 6 April 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
That Members agree to the requirements referred to in Appendix 1 as forming
this Council’s list of local requirements for consultation purposes and that
consultation is undertaken in accordance with the arrangements referred to in
this report.
Source: (John Williams, Extn 6163 - File Reference: One App)
PUBLIC BUSINESS - ITEMS FOR DECISION
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Note :- Recommendations for approval include a standard time limit condition as
Condition No.1, unless otherwise stated.
3.
COLBY - 20071583 - Conversion of barn to one unit of holiday accommodation;
Barn rear of Poplar Farm North Walsham Road Banningham for Colin Read
MINOR DEVELOPMENT - Target Date :07 Dec 2007
Case Officer :Mrs R Partridge
(Full Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Archaeological Site
Countryside
THE APPLICATION
To convert a barn into one unit of holiday accommodation.
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
At the request of Councillor Wilcox having regard to the following planning issue:
Highway safety.
PARISH COUNCIL
Objects on highway safety grounds. Considers that the vehicle information supplied
is both incorrect and out of date, since the site has not been operational for three
plus years. Access/egress would be to and from a difficult and busy road with little
vision.
CONSULTATIONS
County Council (Highways) - Comment that having regard to the previous use and
the fact the proposal relates to a relatively low traffic generating re-use of an existing
agricultural building any highway objection would be difficult to sustain. Recommends
a parking and turning condition to be imposed.
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Environmental Health - Have concerns regarding proximity of the adjacent poultry
farm and the potential adverse odour effects, if it were to become operational again.
No objection (subject to conditions) on basis that there will be no future livestock use
of the adjoining buildings.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
Having considered the likely impact on an individual's Human Rights, and the general
interest of the public, approval of this application as recommended is considered to
be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Local Plan - (Adopted 2 April 1998 - saved policies):
Policy 5: The Countryside (prevents general development in the countryside with
specific exceptions).
Policy 29: The Reuse and Adaptation of Buildings in the Countryside (specifies
criteria for converting buildings. Prevents residential conversion unless adjacent to a
settlement boundary).
Policy 147: New Accesses (developments which would endanger highway safety not
permitted).
North Norfolk Core Strategy (Submission Document):
Policy EC 2: The re-use of buildings in the Countryside (specifies criteria for
converting buildings for non-residential purposes).
MAIN ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Highway safety.
2. Residential amenity.
APPRAISAL
The site lies within the countryside as designated in the Local Plan. The building,
which appears to be soundly built with no visible structural defects, forms part of a
small group of former farm buildings. The building is of a traditional brick and pantile
construction. To the rear of the building (and within the same ownership) are four
vacant poultry sheds. Judging from their appearance they have been disused for
some time.
Access to the site (including the poultry buildings) is via a track with an entrance
directly onto the B1145.
Local Plan Policy 29 allows for the change of use of buildings in the countryside
providing they are soundly built and suitable for conversion without complete or
substantial rebuild or extension. It is considered that this particular building would
comply with this requirement. However, it is considered that an excessive number of
window openings are being proposed and negotiations are in hand to reduce these.
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A submitted wildlife report suggests a transitory bat presence in the building, mainly
used for feeding rather than roosting, although at the time of survey one brown longeared and one common pipistrelle bat had hibernated in the timber lintel support for
the wall. The report proposes a scheme to mitigate the loss of this hibernation site by
providing a suitable bat box on the northern side of the building along with standard
boxes on nearby ash trees. There is no evidence of owl activity.
The main issues regarding the proposal relate to the potential future use of the land
and buildings to the rear of the application site, firstly in terms of highway safety and
secondly in terms of residential amenity.
Visibility from the access onto the B1145 in very restricted. The comments from the
Highway Authority (raising no objection to the proposal) are based on the fact that
the former poultry business which used the access would have generated equal or
more traffic than a holiday unit. However, in order to ensure that traffic could not
increase in the future by the re-use of these buildings it is suggested that if the
application is to be approved a condition is imposed restricting the use of the access
to serve the holiday unit only (and an existing house currently served off it).
The potential future use of the buildings to the rear for livestock purposes is also a
concern of the Environmental Health Officer, in that this could be a cause of odour
nuisance to future occupiers of the holiday unit. This could only be secured by
completion of a Section 106 Agreement.
Subject to the above requirements it is considered that approval of the application
would comply with Development Plan policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Delegated authority to approve, subject to:
1. Completion of a Section 106 Agreement to prevent future use of the land and
buildings to the rear of the site for the accommodation of farm livestock.
2. Appropriate amendments to the fenestration details.
3. Imposition of conditions including holiday occupancy only, materials, removal of
permitted development rights, landscaping and restricting the use of the access so
that it will no longer serve land to the rear of the application site.
4.
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071843 - Variation of agricultural occupancy restriction
(condition 2 of planning permission reference 940830); Mokes End Skeyton
Road for Mr T Culling
MINOR DEVELOPMENT - Target Date :22 Jan 2008
Case Officer :Mrs T Armitage
(Full Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Area of High Landscape Value
Countryside
RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY
19871397 - (Full Planning Permission) - House
Refused, 08 Oct 1987
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19911659 - (Outline Planning Permission) - Dwelling adjacent to existing stabling of
donkeys and fodder store
Refused, 30 Jun 1992
Appeal Dismissed, 31 Mar 1993
19940830 - (Full Planning Permission) - Agricultural dwelling
Approved, 22 Sep 1994
20050909 - (Full Planning Permission) - Conversion of equipment store to annexe
Refused, 01 Jul 2005
20051763 - (Full Planning Permission) - Conversion of equipment store to annexe
Approved, 13 Jan 2006
20070478 - (Full Planning Permission) - Removal of agricultural occupancy
restriction (condition 2 of planning permission reference 940830)
Refused, 30 Aug 2007
THE APPLICATION
Variation of condition 2 (agricultural occupancy restriction) of planning permission
19940830. The existing condition reads as follows:
'The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working,
or last working, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such
a person, and to any resident dependents.'
The proposed variation is to allow the dwelling to be occupied alternatively by two
named individuals, as follows:
'The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working,
or last working, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such
a person, and to any resident dependents, or Mr Grahame Cann and Mrs Jaqueline
Cann.'
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
At the request of Councillor Birch having regard to the following planning issue:
Personal circumstances of applicant.
TOWN COUNCIL
Awaiting comments.
REPRESENTATION
Supporting letter attached as Appendix 2.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
It is considered that refusal of this application as recommended may have an impact
on the individual Human Rights of the applicant. However, having considered the
likely impact and the general interest of the public, refusal of the application is
considered to be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
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POLICIES
North Norfolk Local Plan - (Adopted 2 April 1998 - saved policies):
Policy 5: The Countryside (prevents general development in the countryside with
specific exceptions).
Policy 66: Agricultural and Forestry Workers' Dwelling in the Countryside (must be
essential for proper functioning of farm, acceptable in landscape terms and no other
suitable accommodation available).
Policy 67: Removal of Agricultural Occupancy Conditions (need to demonstrate that
there is no long-term need on holding or surrounding area. Marketing exercise
required).
North Norfolk Core Strategy (Submission Document):
Policy HO 6: Removal of agricultural, forestry and essential worker occupancy
conditions (specifies the criteria that must be met for the removal of agricultural,
forestry and essential worker occupancy conditions).
MAIN ISSUE FOR CONSIDERATION
Need for agricultural or forestry worker's dwelling in the surrounding area.
APPRAISAL
The application site comprises a detached dwelling located in an isolated area of
countryside, approximately 1km south-west of North Walsham. Planning permission
was granted in 1994 for the dwelling in association with an established donkey
breeding use on adjacent land. The proposal was accepted as an exception to the
normal policy of resisting new housing in the countryside, and, in accordance with
Development Plan policy, an agricultural occupancy condition was imposed.
The applicant has now ceased his donkey enterprise owing to problems with
securing public liability insurance for his related donkey derby business. Although the
planning condition would allow him to remain legitimately in the property in his
retirement, and this is evidently his intention, the application appears to have been
made for personal financial reasons.
An earlier application this year (20070478) sought the removal of the agricultural
occupancy condition. That application was supported by marketing information and a
letter setting out the personal circumstances of the applicant. At the time the
Council's Valuation Surveyor considered that the marketing exercise undertaken was
inadequate since the asking price of £565K had not properly taken into account the
existing occupancy condition. The application was subsequently refused on the
grounds of failure to demonstrate that there is no longer a need for agricultural or
forestry workers dwellings on this holding or the surrounding area, in accordance with
Policy 67 of the Development Plan.
A supporting statement has been submitted in conjunction with this subsequent
application (Appendix 2). This clarifies that the applicant is no longer seeking to sell
the property but wishes to share his home with his elderly cousin (Mrs Jacqueline
Cann) and her husband (Mr Graham Cann). This arrangement would allow mutual
care and support to be offered. Since neither Mr or Mrs Cann were last employed in
agricultural nor are dependents of Mr Culling, an amendment is sought to the
wording of the original agricultural occupancy restriction to facilitate this arrangement.
The suggested wording of the condition would potentially allow the sole occupation of
the property by persons unconnected with agricultural or forestry. Policy 67 of the
Local Plan relates to applications for the removal of agricultural conditions and set
out the criteria which would need to be met in assessing such proposals. To remove
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occupancy conditions where such criteria are not met would undermine rural restraint
policies and create pressure elsewhere for new dwellings in the countryside for
agricultural workers. This application does not attempt to address the criteria set out
in Policy 67. Furthermore, if the proposed variation were to be allowed there would
be no justification in restricting a further application to remove the condition entirely to
allow other persons unconnected with agriculture to occupy the dwelling. Therefore it
is considered the suggested variation would be contrary to Development Plan policy.
However, mindful of the applicant's personal circumstances officers have discussed
with this agent an alternative variation to the condition which would allow the named
persons to share occupancy of the dwelling, equivalent in status as 'dependents'.
The agent's response to this revised scenario is attached as Appendix 2 it confirms
that they consider such a re-wording inappropriate given the ages of all the potential
occupiers. Officers are of the view that those circumstances do not outweigh the
policy consideration which need to be applied in this case.
RECOMMENDATION:Refuse, on grounds relating to the non-compliance of the proposal with
adopted Local Plan Policy 67.
5.
NORTHREPPS - 20071711 - Demolition of single-storey dwelling and erection
of five dwellings; Sunnyside Norwich Road Cromer for Glaramara Estates
Limited
MINOR DEVELOPMENT - Target Date :27 Dec 2007
Case Officer :Mr Thompson/Mr Took
(Full Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Residential
Road Class 'A' within 60m
RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY
20061850 - (Full Planning Permission) - Erection of two single-storey detached
dwellings
Approved, 25 Jan 2007
20071094 - (Full Planning Permission) - Demolition of dwelling and erection of six
courtyard dwellings
Withdrawn, 31 Oct 2007
THE APPLICATION
To demolish a bungalow and construct five dwellings in the form of a courtyard with a
new access at the southern end of the road frontage.
Amended plans submitted defining individual garden areas.
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
At the request of Councillor Tillett having regard to the following planning issues:
1. Overdevelopment.
2. Impact on properties to rear.
3. Highway safety.
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PARISH COUNCIL
Object - parking provision inadequate; number of dwellings too high for the size of
the site; concerned over the proposed access to the A149 at this difficult junction;
level of proposed dwellings would give rise to unacceptable overlooking of adjoining
properties.
REPRESENTATIONS
One letter of objection on grounds of access and overdevelopment.
CONSULTATIONS
Cromer Town Council - Object, concerns about access.
Building Control Manager - Comment on need for escape windows from inner rooms,
and on apparent lack of headroom over stairs.
County Council (Highways) - States that the previous application included a drawing
showing driver sightline visibility from the site access to the bend to the north.
Subject to this drawing being provided (with the current application) and the splays
being as previously seen, Considers that in view of the access visibility available,
indicated parking and manoeuvring facilities and type of dwellings proposed, any
highway objection would be difficult to sustain. Suggests standard conditions
requiring visibility splays, parking areas etc to be formed prior to occupation.
Environmental Health - No objections.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
Having considered the likely impact on an individual's Human Rights, and the general
interest of the public, approval of this application as recommended is considered to
be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Local Plan - (Adopted 2 April 1998 - saved policies):
Policy 2: Small Towns (potential for growth subject to compatibility with existing
character).
Policy 6: Residential Areas (areas primarily for residential purposes).
Policy 13: Design and Setting of Development (specifies design principles required
for new development).
Policy 147: New Accesses (developments which would endanger highway safety not
permitted).
MAIN ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Density of development.
2. Impact on character of the area.
3. Impact on nearby residents.
4. Highway safety.
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APPRAISAL
The application is within the residential area of the town identified in the Local Plan.
The principle of redevelopment of the site has been accepted under the terms of the
earlier permission for the replacement of the existing 1930s bungalow with a pair of
bungalows. The application seeks a modified form of development, in part to avoid
problems with a public sewer which crosses the site and which would make the
approved scheme impracticable. The submitted design and access statement
explains that the intention is to construct small houses (aimed at the entry level of the
housing market) in the form of a traditional farmyard group such as is found further
north on Norwich Road.
The proposal is for five dwellings on an area of 0.12ha at a gross density of 42
dwellings per hectare. Such a density would comply with the range referred to in
PPS3 and is considered appropriate in this area where other nearby development
has been permitted at similar or greater densities.
Amended plans have been submitted showing the allocation of garden areas for
each unit. Although the gardens are irregular in shape, most are in excess of 10m in
width (each unit would have at least 56sq.m. of garden area). The density and layout
of the units is generally considered to be acceptable.
On this western side of the A149 the nearby dwellings are predominantly singlestorey although there are two-storey houses on the eastern side of the road. The
proposed development reflects this with the proposed dwellings being mainly singlestorey. Some of the buildings have a slightly higher eaves level with accommodation
in the roof space. Although at odds with the pattern of nearby detached 1930s
bungalows to the south, the proposal reflects a farmyard form of development
characteristic of the wider rural area. Although the design and layout is different from
the immediate surroundings, the proposal is not considered to have an adverse
impact on the character of the area.
The proposal would have no significant impact on any nearby residents as there are
no proposed windows facing the adjoining bungalow to the south. The land to the
north of the site is former railway cutting and on the west side the site is 20m from
the rear of the bungalows on Nightingale Close and Ridgeway, with an intervening
area of garden which is heavily planted with trees and shrubs. The proposal would
therefore comply with the window to window distances recommended in the Design
Guide.
The existing bungalow on the site has an access at the northern end of the site
frontage. The proposal would achieve the closure of this access and the opening of a
new access at the southern end of the frontage, as far as possible from the bridge
and the junction with Station Road. The Highway Authority is satisfied that in this
position the optimum visibility is available and that the proposal would be acceptable
in highway safety terms.
Accordingly, it is considered that granting planning permission would accord with the
relevant saved Development Plan policies.
RECOMMENDATION:CONDITIONS:-
APPROVE,
SUBJECT
TO
THE
FOLLOWING
2) Prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings hereby permitted the vehicular
access shall be constructed in accordance with the Norfolk County Council
residential access construction specification for the first 5m into the site as measured
back from the near edge of the adjacent carriageway.
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3) Notwithstanding the provision of Class A of Schedule 2, Part 2 of the Town and
Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (or any Order
revoking, amending or re-enacting that Order) no gate shall be erected across the
approved access unless details have first been submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority.
4) Vehicular and pedestrian access to and egress from the adjoining highway shall
be limited to the access shown on drawing number 1 Rev C only. Any other access
or egress shall be permanently closed and the highway verge shall be reinstated in
accordance with a detailed scheme to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority in
consultation with the Highway Authority, concurrently with the bringing into use of the
new access.
5) Prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings hereby permitted visibility
splays shall be provided in full accordance with the details indicated on the approved
plan. The splays shall thereafter be maintained free from any obstruction exceeding
1.05m above the level of the adjacent highway carriageway.
6) Prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings hereby permitted the proposed
access and on-site parking and turning area shall be laid out, demarcated, levelled
and surfaced in accordance with the approved plan. It shall be retained thereafter for
those specific uses.
7) This permission is granted in accordance with the amended plans received by the
Local Planning Authority on 14 December 2007, unless otherwise first agreed in
writing by the Local Planning Authority.
8) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) Order 1995, (or any Order revoking, amending or reenacting that Order) no enlargement of any of the dwellings hereby permitted shall
take place unless planning permission has been first granted by the Local Planning
Authority.
REASONS:2) To ensure satisfactory access into the site, in accordance with Policy 147 of the
adopted North Norfolk Local Plan.
3) To ensure safe access to the site in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted
North Norfolk Local Plan.
4) To ensure safe access to the site in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted
North Norfolk Local Plan.
5) To ensure safe access to the site in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted
North Norfolk Local Plan.
6) To ensure the permanent availability of the parking and manoeuvring area, in the
interests of highway safety, and in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted North
Norfolk Local Plan.
7) To ensure the satisfactory layout and appearance of the development in
accordance with Policy 13 of the adopted North Norfolk Local Plan.
8) The development of the site in the manner approved will necessarily result in a
close knit group of dwellings where the siting, design and extent of any
extensions/alterations must be controlled for the benefit of the residential and the
visual amenities of the locality, and in accordance with Policy 13 of the adopted North
Norfolk Local Plan.
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6.
RUNTON - 20071731 - Change of use from A1 (retail) to a5 (hot food takeaway);
32 Cromer Road West Runton for Mr S Wong
Target Date :01 Jan 2008
Case Officer :Miss C Ketteringham
(Full Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Residential
Selected Small Village
Conservation Area
THE APPLICATION
Change of use of a newsagent/grocery shop to a hot food takeaway premises.
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
At the request of Councillor Saunders having regard to the following planning issues:
1. Residential amenity.
2. Impact on Conservation Area.
PARISH COUNCIL
No objection on policy grounds but requests that if the application is approved
conditions are imposed to minimise the perceived impact. The concerns are related
to residential amenity, pollution control and noise.
REPRESENTATIONS
Fourteen letters of objection received raising the following objections:1. Lack of parking availability and increased pressure on existing spaces.
2. Highway safety
3. Increased noise and disturbance in the evenings and at weekends.
4. Increased litter.
5. Cooking odours.
6. Not appropriate in Conservation Area.
7. Late night opening and increased antisocial behaviour.
8. Loss of the newsagents and greengrocers.
One letter of support on grounds it would:
1. Reduce travel to the larger settlements.
2. Provide more choice for visitors.
3 Would encourage people to shop at local businesses.
CONSULTATIONS
County Council (Highways) - No objection given the previous use of the premises.
Environmental Health - No objection subject to hours of use condition and the prior
approval of any extraction or ventilation system.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
Having considered the likely impact on an individual's Human Rights, and the general
interest of the public, approval of this application as recommended is considered to
be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
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CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Local Plan - (Adopted 2 April 1998 - saved policies):
Policy 4: Selected Small Villages (small-scale residential development should
enhance character) (development should be compatible with character).
Policy 6: Residential Areas (areas primarily for residential purposes).
Policy 13: Design and Setting of Development (specifies design principles required
for new development).
Policy 42: Development in Conservation Areas (developments should preserve or
enhance character).
MAIN ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Principle of use in village centre.
2. Impact on residential amenities.
3. Highway safety.
APPRAISAL
The property is a double-fronted retail shop located within a small parade of shops in
the centre of West Runton on the southern side of the A148 coast road. The area is
characterised by a mix of residential and commercial premises. The site is within
West Runton Conservation Area.
Policy 6 of the Development Plan allows for small-scale businesses compatible with
the areas designated primarily for residential use. Given the existing commercial use
of the premises and its location within a parade of shops, it considered that the
proposal is compatible with the area.
There are a number of residential properties in close proximity to the premises
including two detached dwellings adjoining the side boundary. Environmental Health
has recommended that late night opening hours should be restricted to 12.00
midnight. In addition Environmental Health advise that the details of any extraction
and ventilation systems should not be installed unless the details have been
submitted for approval to ensure that noise and odours are appropriately mitigated.
With these measures imposed it is considered that there would be no significant
adverse impact caused to adjoining residential properties.
No external alterations are proposed in association with the change of use. However,
it would also be appropriate to impose a condition to require that any external
extraction equipment should not be installed without the prior written consent of the
Authority, in order to ensure that the character and appearance of the Conservation
Area is preserved.
The premises are located on a busy A class road which serves as the main tourist
route through North Norfolk. There is short stay on street parking available in a lay-by
in front of the parade of shops. In view of this and the existing retail use of the
building, no highway objections are raised.
In conclusion, subject to the imposition of conditions the proposal is considered to
comply with Development Plan policy.
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RECOMMENDATION:CONDITIONS:-
APPROVE,
SUBJECT
TO
THE
FOLLOWING
2) No extractor or ventilation system shall be installed at the premises subject to this
planning permission, unless a scheme for noise and odour control has first been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The system
shall be installed and thereafter maintained in full accordance with the approved
details.
3) No external extraction equipment shall be installed at the premises unless full
details have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority.
4) The premises subject to this permission shall not be open to the public except
between the hours of 08.00 and 24.00 on any day.
REASONS:2) To control the noise and odour emitted from the site in the interests of residential
amenity, in accordance with Policies 16 and 17 of the adopted North Norfolk Local
Plan as amplified by paragraphs 5.21-5.33 of the explanatory text.
3) In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies 13
and 42 of the adopted North Norfolk Local Plan.
4) To control the noise emitted from the site in the interests of residential amenity, in
accordance with Policy 17 of the adopted North Norfolk Local Plan as amplified by
paragraphs 5.27-5.33 of the explanatory text.
7.
SUTTON - 20071870 - Erection of four dwellings and garages; Rustic House
The Street for Mr and Mrs P Cutting
MINOR DEVELOPMENT - Target Date :24 Jan 2008
Case Officer :Miss C Ketteringham
(Full Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Area of High Landscape Value
Flood Zone 3 (high risk)
Residential
Selected Small Village
THE APPLICATION
Erection of four dwellings with detached garages on garden land adjoining a
detached two-storey house (Rustic House).
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
At the request of Councillor Sheridan having regard to the following planning issues:
Flooding and drainage.
PARISH COUNCIL
Objects on grounds of flood risk, surface and foul drainage issues, highway safety,
overdevelopment and design, for full comments see Appendix 3.
REPRESENTATIONS
Six letters have been received raising objections on grounds of:
1.Number of dwellings is excessive for the site, should be a mix of house and
bungalows to fit in with the surrounding development.
2.Overshadowing of adjacent properties.
3.Highway safety including lack of footways along The Street
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4.Flood risk.
5.Poor drainage in the area, drainage ditches cannot cope.
6.Sewage system is overloaded and cannot cope with more houses.
7.All large trees in the site were cut down prior to the application.
CONSULTATIONS
County Council (Highways) - Awaiting comments.
Environment Agency - Awaiting comments.
Water Management Alliance - Awaiting comments.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
Further consideration of this issue will be given at the meeting.
CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Local Plan - (Adopted 2 April 1998 - saved policies):
Policy 4: Selected Small Villages (small-scale residential development should
enhance character).
Policy 6: Residential Areas (areas primarily for residential purposes).
Policy 13: Design and Setting of Development (specifies design principles required
for new development).
Policy 147: New Accesses (developments which would endanger highway safety not
permitted).
Policy 153: Car Parking Standards (specifies parking requirements for different use
classes within different Local Plan policy areas).
MAIN ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Principle of the development.
2. Flood risk.
3. Local drainage issues.
4. Residential amenity.
5. Highway safety.
APPRAISAL
The application site is formed from the subdivision of the garden of an existing
dwelling which lies within the village development boundary on the western side of
Sutton where the principle of new housing is acceptable subject to enhancement of
the character of the village.
As regards the planning detail of the scheme, four detached dwellings, with three of
the dwellings to the rear of the site, is not dissimilar to the pattern of other
developments along this side of the village. The proposal equates to a density of 20
dwellings per hectare, which, whilst less than that advocated in PPS3 (minimum of
30 dwellings per hectare), favourably reflects the character of the village. The
dwellings are large four bedroom units, but meet the Council's Basic Amenity Criteria
requirements. In terms of design, the appearance of the house on the frontage plot
would incorporate features of Rustic House, whereas to the rear plots are clearly a
modern interpretation of the cottage style. Overall, the design approach is considered
appropriate for this particular location.
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The site lies within an area identified on the Environment Agency Flood Risk Map as
at high risk from flooding (Zone3) and within a part of Sutton where there are clearly
documented issues of poor local land drainage. These are issues that require careful
examination in the determination of this application.
Members will be familiar with Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood
Risk (PPS25) which requires Local Planning Authorities to apply the sequential test
to all new development within areas at high risk of flooding. The consequence of
applying this fact to proposals for residential development is that wherever possible it
should be located in areas of low flood risk.
In this instance, the application of the sequential test is not straight forward. The site
lies close to the outer edge of the flood risk zone. The flood risk assessment (FRA)
supporting this planning application makes the point that the Environment Agency
maps are indicative and imprecise. In detail the FRA considers the probability of both
fluvial flooding and a coastal breach scenario, before arriving at a conclusion that the
application should not be included within the area at highest risk from flooding. An
opinion has been sought from the Environment Agency regarding the validity of this
conclusion because of its importance in applying the sequential test. Members will be
updated with the Agency's response at the meeting.
A separate, though not entirely unrelated, issue is that of the local drainage problems
experienced in Sutton. Water drains off from a small catchment of agricultural land on
the eastern side of Sutton under the road westwards towards Sutton Broad through a
series of drainage ditches and culverts. This site is important because a large
drainage ditch which is located on the northern boundary of the site forms part of that
drainage system. The Water Management Alliance (IDB) has been consulted on this
issue. Members will be updated with its response at the meeting.
The FRA assumes that driveways will be permeable and the water run-off from the
buildings will be stored as part of a rain water harvesting scheme. If the application
were approved, such measures could provide mitigation for both flood risk and local
drainage, but would need to be carefully conditioned to ensure the capacity is
adequate and the scheme is fully implemented.
In terms of the residential amenities of neighbouring properties, the layout, scale and
relationship to the surrounding properties are not considered to result in a significant
loss of amenity that would justify refusal of the planning application.
In conclusion, therefore, whilst the general layout and design aspects of this proposal
are considered acceptable there still remain outstanding issues to be clarified,
namely those relating to flood risk, drainage and the comments of Highway Authority.
RECOMMENDATION:Members will be updated at the meeting.
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8.
TUNSTEAD - 20071717 - Erection of two dwellings; Hall Farm Cottage Market
Street for Ms C Lee
MINOR DEVELOPMENT - Target Date :28 Dec 2007
Case Officer :Mr Thompson/Mr Took
(Outline Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Area of High Landscape Value
Residential
Selected Small Village
RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY
20071152 - (Outline Planning Permission) - Erection of two dwellings
Withdrawn, 12 Sep 2007
THE APPLICATION
Erection of two detached dwellings situated behind an existing cottage and served by
a new access drive.
Only details of siting and access are applied for at this stage.
An amended plan has been submitted revising the division of garden areas and
indicating a vehicle turning head facility.
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
The application was deferred at a previous meeting of the Committee.
PARISH COUNCIL
Supports subject to:
1. The ditch is looked at because of drainage and sewage problems in Market Street.
2. No windows will be built into the north side of the properties, overlooking the
bungalow to the north.
3. Internal height regulations are adhered to now the ridge line has been reduced.
4. Concerns were raised about the effect of the new access drive on Hall Farm
Cottage, on old building itself and that there will be sufficient and suitable parking
provisions for the owner of the cottage itself.
REPRESENTATIONS
Twenty-nine letters of objection have been raised in respect of:
1. Character of area.
2. Adverse effect on property.
3. Drainage matters.
4. Access.
5. Traffic.
CONSULTATIONS
County Council (Highways) - The adjacent Tunstead Primary School will be subject
of a School Travel Plan which will have the effect of appreciably reducing the
vehicular movements to and from the school. Given the increased visibility splays at
the site access which will serve the existing and proposed dwellings I find a refusal
difficult to substantiate. Recommend conditions covering visibility splays, turning
areas etc.
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HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
Having considered the likely impact on an individual's Human Rights, and the general
interest of the public, approval of this application as recommended is considered to
be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Local Plan - (Adopted 2 April 1998 - saved policies):
Policy 4: Selected Small Villages (small-scale residential development should
enhance character).
Policy 6: Residential Areas (areas primarily for residential purposes).
MAIN ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Impact on character of the village.
2. Impact on existing residential amenities.
3. Traffic and access arrangements.
4. Drainage.
APPRAISAL
This application was reported to the last meeting to enable Members to visit the site.
The site is located within the development boundary of Tunstead, as defined in the
adopted Local Plan, where the principle of small scale new residential development
is acceptable, subject to enhancement of the character of the village. This particular
site occupies the large rear garden of a detached house located at the southernmost
part of the development boundary. The southern boundary of the site adjoins an
open field. Views from the field direction look across this garden plot to the rear of
two neighbouring bungalows.
The application is a re-submission of a similar scheme that was withdrawn earlier this
year in order that further consideration could be given to address the concerns that
had been raised with regard to layout, relationship with adjoining properties and
highway safety.
The proposal involves the development of land to the rear of Hall Farm Cottage, a
detached two-storey house that fronts Market Street. The application is submitted in
outline form but the details of siting and access arrangements show the relationship
with the adjacent bungalows to the north. Indicative elevations show two relatively
low two-storey dwellings with first floor accommodation kept within the roofspace.
The siting of the proposed dwellings would provide a distance of 16m from the
existing bungalows and rear gardens of 10m in accordance with the basic amenity
criteria. No first floor windows are proposed facing towards the bungalows and a
utility room, cloakroom and dining room windows only are indicated at ground floor.
It is considered that the form of the development would reflect the adjacent
development and that the proposal would at least retain the character of the village,
and could potentially enhance this part of the village, provided a suitably designed
scheme is prepared.
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Access to serve the development is now proposed along the southern site boundary
which is intended to overcome previous highway safety and residential amenity
concerns. Amended plans have been submitted indicating access to the garages and
parking areas will be between and to the south of the proposed bungalows and not in
the rear of the site.
In conclusion it is considered that the proposal would comply with Development Plan
policy.
RECOMMENDATION:CONDITIONS:-
APPROVE,
SUBJECT
TO
THE
FOLLOWING
2) These reserved matters shall relate to the appearance, landscaping and scale of
the proposed development and this condition shall apply notwithstanding any
indications as to these matters which have been given in the current application.
3) This permission is granted in accordance with the amended plan (drawing number
07.2421.072.01 Rev B) received by the Local Planning Authority on 29 November
2007, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
4) The details of design, external appearance and landscaping referred to above
shall provide for dwellings with an eaves height of no more than 2.5m, and a ridge
height of no more than 6.5m measures from existing ground level. The proposed
dwellings shall not have any first floor windows in the rear (north) elevations.
5) Notwithstanding the provision of Class A of Schedule 2, Part 2 of the Town and
Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (or any Order
revoking, amending or re-enacting that Order) no gate shall be erected across the
approved access unless details have first been submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority.
6) Prior to the first occupation of either of the dwellings hereby permitted the
vehicular access shall be constructed in accordance with the Norfolk County Council
residential access construction specification for the first 4.5m into the site as
measured back from the near edge of the adjacent carriageway.
7) Prior to the first occupation of either of the dwellings hereby permitted the
proposed private drive and on-site parking and turning areas shall be laid out and
constructed in accordance with the approved plan. They shall be retained thereafter
for those specific uses.
8) Vehicular and pedestrian access to and egress from the adjoining highway shall
be limited to the new access shown on drawing number SMTD1 only. Any other
access to the public highway shall be permanently stopped up.
9) Prior to the first occupation of either of the dwellings hereby permitted a visibility
splay measuring 2.4m x site extremity shall be provided to each side of the access
where it meets the highway. Such splays shall thereafter be maintained free from any
obstruction exceeding 0.6m above the level of the adjacent highway carriageway.
10) No development shall take place until full details of the foul and surface water
drainage have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning
Authority, and the dwellings shall not be occupied until the drainage arrangements
are installed in accordance with the agreed details.
REASONS:2) The application is submitted in outline form only and the details required are
pursuant to the provisions of Article 3(1) to the Town and Country Planning (General
Development Procedure) Order 1995 and the Town and Country Planning (General
Development Procedure) (Amendment) (England) Order 2006.
3) To ensure the satisfactory layout and appearance of the development in
accordance with Policy 13 of the adopted North Norfolk Local Plan.
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4) To ensure a satisfactory relationship with neighbouring dwellings, in accordance
with Policy 13 of the adopted North Norfolk Local Plan, as amplified by paragraphs
3.31-3.36 of the explanatory text.
5) To ensure safe access to the site in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted
North Norfolk Local Plan.
6) To ensure satisfactory access into the site, in accordance with Policy 147 of the
adopted North Norfolk Local Plan.
7) To ensure the permanent availability of the parking and manoeuvring area, in the
interests of highway safety, and in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted North
Norfolk Local Plan.
8) To ensure safe access to the site in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted
North Norfolk Local Plan.
9) To ensure safe access to the site in accordance with Policy 147 of the adopted
North Norfolk Local Plan.
10) To ensure that satisfactory drainage is provided for the development in
accordance with Policy 16 of the adopted North Norfolk Local Plan.
9.
APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR A SITE INSPECTION
The following planning applications are recommended by officers for a site inspection
by the Committee prior to the consideration of a full report at the next meeting.
As these applications will not be debated at this meeting it is not appropriate to invite
public speaking at this stage. Members of the public will have an opportunity to
make their representations at the next meeting of the Committee when the
applications are discussed.
LUDHAM – 20071901 – Erection of four dwellings; Land rear of 6 Laurels
Crescent for North Norfolk District Council
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
An early site visit by the Committee is considered necessary by the Head of Planning
and Building Control in view of the policy issues involved.
NORTHREPPS – 20071895 – Demolition of buildings and erection of thirty-eight
dwellings and retention of two units to include retail convenience store;
Shrublands Farm, Church Street for Cherryridge Poultry Limited
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
An early site visit by the Committee is considered necessary by the Head of Planning
and Building Control in view of the policy issues involved.
Please note that additional site inspections may be recommended by the officers at
the meeting or agreed during consideration of report items on this agenda.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is recommended to undertake site visits in the above cases.
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10.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
ALDBOROUGH - 20071689 - Erection of single-storey rear extension/
conservatory, rear sunroom, front porch and conversion of garage to annexe;
The Haven Thwaite Hill for Mr A Hall
(Full Planning Permission)
BACTON - 20071680 - Erection of front entrance lobby; 5 St Georges Close for
Mr and Mrs E Bunn
(Full Planning Permission)
BACTON - 20071716 - Erection of two-storey side extension; Captains Haunt
Keswick Road for Ms S Wildman
(Full Planning Permission)
BACTON - 20071752 - Erection of garage/store; Bay Cottage The Green
Barchams Lane Edingthorpe for Mr and Mrs Sidebotham
(Full Planning Permission)
CATFIELD - 20071564 - Erection of single-storey dwelling and garage; Casa Mia
New Road for Mr and Mrs Cushion
(Full Planning Permission)
CATFIELD - 20071664 - Change of use from industrial to warehousing; land off
New Road for Arcwest Limited
(Full Planning Permission)
CROMER - 20071686 - Erection of 2 metre high boundary wall/fence; 14 Cliff
Drive for Mr and Mrs L Harrison
(Full Planning Permission)
CROMER - 20071704 - Erection of double garage with studio above; 41
Overstrand Road for Mckinnon Construction Limited
(Full Planning Permission)
CROMER - 20071609 - Conversion of dwelling into three flats; 17 Prince of
Wales Road for Mr P Unwin
(Full Planning Permission)
CROMER - 20071685 - Change of external paint colours and removal of shop
fascia; 2 Brook Street for Mr S Harrald and Miss C Schwab
(Alteration to Listed Building)
CROMER - 20071715 - Retention of 2.5m high metal fence; Car Park rear of 5355 Church Street for Cathedral Park Properties
(Full Planning Permission)
ERPINGHAM - 20071631 - Erection of extension to provide additional
accommodation for approved holiday unit; Barn at Jerigal The Street Calthorpe
for Mr and Mrs G Cooper
(Full Planning Permission)
ERPINGHAM - 20071694 - Demolition of single-storey rear extension and
erection of two-storey rear extension; Spread Eagle Public House Eagle Road
for Ms B Carder
(Full Planning Permission)
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FELBRIGG - 20071736 - Erection of replacement conservatory; Boundary Farm
Cottage Felbrigg Road for Mr and Mrs Congreve
(Full Planning Permission)
GIMINGHAM - 20071612 - Conversion of redundant agricultural building to
single dwelling; The Barn Home Farm Mill Street for Mr A Cargill
(Full Planning Permission)
HONING - 20071573 - Erection of one and a half storey dwelling; New House,
Old School Playing Field East Ruston Road for Mr and Mrs Jarvis
(Full Planning Permission)
LESSINGHAM - 20071677 - Erection of three-bay cart shed; Grange Farm
Ingham Road for Mr and Mrs J Meale
(Full Planning Permission)
LUDHAM - 20071713 - Erection of rear sun lounge extension; Holmleigh
Catfield Road for Mrs K Attree
(Full Planning Permission)
MUNDESLEY - 20071534 - Erection of five two-storey dwellings; 12 Back Street
for Mr T Phillips
(Planning Permission; Reserved Matters)
MUNDESLEY - 20071595 - Erection of replacement single-storey rear
extension; 38 Trunch Road for Mr J Breeze
(Full Planning Permission)
MUNDESLEY - 20071733 - Erection of rear conservatory; Munbeck 19 Marina
Road for Mr R J Smith
(Full Planning Permission)
MUNDESLEY - 20071742 - Erection of two-storey side extension; The Nurseries
High Street for Mr and Mrs Bales
(Full Planning Permission)
NEATISHEAD - 20071762 - Erection of timber building for use by playgroup;
Neatishead VC Primary School School Road for Neatishead and Barton
Playgroup
(Full Planning Permission)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071582 - Erection of rear extension with
accommodation in roofspace; 61 Happisburgh Road for Mr and Mrs Whiting
(Full Planning Permission)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071652 - Erection of single-storey side extension; 88
Mundesley Road for Mr and Mrs C Norris
(Full Planning Permission)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071670 - Erection of single-storey extension; Garden
Cottage Holgate Road for Mr S Ambrose
(Full Planning Permission)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071671 - Erection of single-storey rear extension;
Garden Cottage Holgate Road for Mr S Ambrose
(Alteration to Listed Building)
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NORTH WALSHAM - 20071491 - Erection of forty-bed care home; Manor House
Skeyton Road for Manor House North Walsham Wood Ltd
(Planning Permission; Reserved Matters)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071619 - Erection of open-fronted lean-to extension;
Industrial Estate Cornish Way for Southrepps Developments Limited
(Full Planning Permission)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071622 - Erection of extension to outbuilding; 12
Aylsham Road for Mr and Mrs G Angel
(Full Planning Permission)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071642 - Change of use from A1 (retail) to A3
(restaurant); 20 Market Street for Chubby Panda Restaurant
(Full Planning Permission)
NORTH WALSHAM - 20071775 - Erection of two-storey side extension and rear
conservatory; 40 Legrice Crescent for Mr S Paget
(Full Planning Permission)
OVERSTRAND - 20071649 - Erection of single-storey extension; 2 Highfield
Road for Ms J Fleming
(Full Planning Permission)
PASTON - 20071712 - Erection of single-storey front extension; Borders North
Walsham Road for Mr S J Willis
(Full Planning Permission)
RUNTON - 20071368 - Erection of detached garage; site adjacent Springfields
Top Common East Runton for Mrs D Bullen
(Full Planning Permission)
RUNTON - 20071721 - Erection of single-storey dwelling and garage; Between
St Andrews and Old School House Lower Common East Runton for Mr K M
Monaghan and Ms G M Baker
(Outline Planning Permission)
RUNTON - 20071624 - Erection of front extension to garage; Heathcote
Shawcross Road West Runton for Mr and Mrs Barrell
(Full Planning Permission)
SCOTTOW - 20071728 - Siting of portable building for use as hospitality
accommodation and re-location of grandstand; North Walsham Rugby Football
Club North Walsham Road for North Walsham RFC
(Full Planning Permission)
SMALLBURGH - 20071498 - Erection of single-storey rear extension; The Old
Stables Old Hall Farm Hall Road for Mr and Mrs M Bailey
(Full Planning Permission)
SOUTHREPPS - 20071696 - Erection of single-storey dwelling
accommodation in roofspace; land rear of 17 Long Lane for Mr T Smith
(Planning Permission; Reserved Matters)
with
STALHAM - 20071606 - Retention of portable building used as changing
facilities; Recreation Ground Recreation Road for Stalham Town Council
(Full Planning Permission)
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STALHAM - 20071667 - Display of illuminated advertisement; Barclays Bank
Plc 125-127 High Street for Killby and Gayford Limited
(Full Planning Permission)
SUFFIELD - 20071720 - Erection of single-storey rear extension, pergola and
dormer windows; Home Farm House Brick Kiln Lane for Mr Hilson and Ms
Brideson
(Full Planning Permission)
SWAFIELD - 20071653 - Erection of conservatory; Lilac Cottage Knapton Road
for Mr Haddock and Miss James
(Full Planning Permission)
SWANTON ABBOTT - 20071662 - Erection of single-storey rear extension;
Woodsend Cottage Aylsham Road for Mr and Mrs C M Kett
(Full Planning Permission)
THORPE MARKET - 20071483 - Erection of double garage; Westgate Sandpit
Lane for Mr and Mrs Gibbs
(Full Planning Permission)
TRUNCH - 20071690 - Erection of single-storey dwelling; rear of Gorren Croft
and Fleet Cottage Brewery Road for Mr R Scammell and Mrs B Green
(Outline Planning Permission)
TRUNCH - 20071702 - Erection of garages and garden walls; Home Field Barn
Brewery Road for Mr Moore
(Full Planning Permission)
TUNSTEAD - 20071603 - Erection of two-storey dwelling; Threejays Lodge
Market Street for Mrs B Wharton
(Full Planning Permission)
TUNSTEAD - 20071700 - Erection of rear conservatory; 12 Fletcher Close for Mr
Williams
(Full Planning Permission)
WICKMERE - 20071605 - Removal of condition 2 of planning permission
20051993 to enable permanent residential occupancy; Barn 5 Park Farm Barns
Wolterton Park Wolterton for Mr M McNamara
(Full Planning Permission)
11.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
ALDBOROUGH - 20071607 - Erection of first floor rear extension; I Dunno
Thwaite Hill for Mr and Mrs Bacon
(Full Planning Permission)
BACTON - 20071617 - Demolition of dwelling and erection of three dwellings
and formation of vehicular access; Hill Top Mill Lane for East Anglian Property
Limited
(Outline Planning Permission)
CROMER - 20071637 - Retention of four air conditioning units; 29 New Street
for Triangle Amusements
(Full Planning Permission)
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HONING - 20071663 - Erection of two-storey dwelling; adjacent 1 Fairview The
Street for Flagship Housing Group
(Full Planning Permission)
KNAPTON - 20071727 - Erection of two single-storey dwellings; The Spinney
Mundesley Road for Mr and Mrs Merrill
(Outline Planning Permission)
SEA PALLING - 20071586 - Change of use of land from touring caravan site to
static caravan site; Golden Beach Holiday Centre Beach Road for Ms J Gillard
and Mr N Waddington
(Full Planning Permission)
WITTON - 20071535 - Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as holiday
accommodation; The Little Barn Stonebridge Road for Mrs S Atkin
(Certificate of Lawfulness)
APPEALS SECTION
12.
NEW APPEALS
CROMER - 20071364 - Erection of eighteen two-bed flats; site at Cambridge
Street for Taylor Patterson Trustees Limited
WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS
13.
PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND INFORMAL HEARINGS - PROGRESS
No items.
14.
WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS APPEALS - PROGRESS
CROMER - 20070563 - Erection of one and a half storey dwelling; 17 Cliff
Avenue for Mr F Chesterfield
HICKLING - 01/045/DEV6/06/004 - Windows being changed possible internal
works and some alterations to exterior; Hickling Stores The Green for Lorraine
Bennett
SITE VISIT :- 03 Dec 2007
ROUGHTON - 20071000 - Conversion of building to one unit of holiday
accommodation; site adjacent 1 Hillside for Mr M Wilson
RUNTON - 20070979 - Installation of replacement shop front and door;
Sherbrook 17-19 High Street East Runton for Mr K Kelly
SEA PALLING - 20030910 - Erection of single-storey dwelling and garage; land
adjacent to The Old Vicarage Church Road Sea Palling for Mr D Buckland
STALHAM - 20070336 - Erection of 4 dwellings; 142 High Street Stalham for Mr
P Marko
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15.
APPEAL DECISIONS
NORTH WALSHAM - 20070461 - Erection of two-storey dwelling; 17 Cherry Tree
Lane for Mrs P Heard
APPEAL DECISION :- ALLOWED
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