14 JULY 2008
Minutes of a meeting of the DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE (WEST) held in the
Council Chamber, Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer at 9.30 am when there were present::
Councillors
H C Cordeaux (Chairman)
J A Wyatt (Vice-Chairman)
B Cabbell Manners
Mrs A R Green
P W High
S C Mears
T H Moore
J H Perry-Warnes
Mrs A C Sweeney
Mrs L M Brettle - substitute for J D Savory
B Smith - substitute for Mrs P Bevan-Jones
Mrs H T Nelson - Sheringham South Ward
Officers
Mr A Mitchell - Development Control Manager (West)
Mr J Chinnery - Locum Solicitor
Mr G Lyon - Senior Planning Officer (West)
Mr T Russell Grant - Landscape Officer
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DETAILS OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs P Bevan-Jones and J D
Savory. Two substitute Members attended the meeting as shown above.
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MINUTES
The Minutes of a meeting of the Committee held on 19 June 2008 were approved as
a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
The Chairman stated that there were no items of urgent business which he wished to
bring before the Committee.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors H C Cordeaux and T H Moore declared interests, the details of which are
given under the minute of the item concerned.
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SHERINGHAM – Tree Preservation Order (Sheringham) 2008 Number 2,
Inglewood, 10 Cremers Drift, Sheringham
The Committee considered item 1 of the officers’ reports in respect of a Tree
Preservation Order at the above site.
Councillor Mrs H T Nelson informed the Committee that all Sheringham Members
were in agreement that the tree should not be felled as it was a beautiful specimen
and part of the well-treed landscape of Sheringham.
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It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor J H PerryWarnes and
RESOLVED unanimously
That Tree Preservation Order (Sheringham) 2008 No. 2 at Inglewood, 10
Cremers Drift, Sheringham be confirmed as served.
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.
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BLAKENEY - 20080779 - Display of illuminated advertisement; 139-141 High
Street for Blakeney British Legion
The Committee considered item 2 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mrs Temple-Crowe (supporting)
The Senior Planning Officer recommended that a further condition be added to
ensure that the sign was illuminated only during opening times of the premises.
Councillor Mrs L M Brettle stated that she had reservations with regard to the visual
impact of the sign but appreciated the need to advertise the premises.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners supported the Parish Council’s views and considered
that the sign was out of keeping.
The Committee discussed alternative locations for the sign. The Development
Control Manager explained that the sign had been negotiated with the Conservation
and Design section. He suggested that there may be scope for siting the sign further
back into the site but stated that the applicants required it to be visible.
It was proposed by Councillor S C Mears, seconded by Councillor P W High
That this application be approved subject to the imposition of appropriate
conditions.
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As an amendment it was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners and duly
seconded
That consideration of this application be deferred to negotiate the
positioning and height of the sign.
On being put to the vote, the amendment was declared carried by 8 votes to 2 and
on being put as the substantive proposition it was RESOLVED accordingly.
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BLAKENEY - 20080790 - Alterations, extension and re-modelling of roof and
erection of conservatory, attached car port and front porch; Cones Back Lane
for Mr J Gwynne
The Committee considered item 3 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mr Witcomb (supporting)
Councillor Mrs L M Brettle expressed concern as to the impact of the balcony on the
neighbour’s privacy. She supported the application provided that this issue was
addressed.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that the proposal was an imaginative use
of space.
The Senior Planning Officer stated that the balcony looked towards the neighbour’s
front garden, which was already visible from public views. The view would be
partially obscured by the proposed conservatory. He stated that there was
insufficient headroom to allow easy access to the balcony.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor Mrs A R
Green and
RESOLVED by 6 votes to 2 with 1 abstention
That this application be approved subject to the imposition of
appropriate conditions. In granting planning permission Members were
not agreeing to the loss of any trees covered by the Tree Preservation
Order.
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CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20080709 - Erection of single-storey dwelling; The
Store Old Post Office Lane High Street for Mr and Mrs S W Tart
Councillor H C Cordeaux vacated the Chair during consideration of this application to
allow him to speak from the floor as local Member.
Councillor J A Wyatt (Vice-Chairman) in the Chair.
The Committee considered item 4 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Professor Woodward (objecting)
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The Senior Planning Officer reported that the views of the Highway Authority were
still awaited. He considered that it was unlikely that the Highway Authority would
object given its views on previous applications on this site. He stated that the land
was in two ownerships and a Section 106 Agreement would be necessary to tie the
two parcels of land together, to secure an appropriate level of amenity space for the
dwelling.
The Senior Planning Officer requested delegated authority to approve this application
subject to no new grounds of objection from the Highway Authority, completion of a
Section 106 Agreement to tie the land together and the imposition of appropriate
conditions.
Councillor H C Cordeaux, the local Member, stated that he had spoken to the
applicants and had received correspondence from them. He referred to the planning
history of the site. He stated that the quality of the plans was poor and queried the
position of the door as it was shown in different positions on the elevations and layout
plans. He suggested the Members visit the site given the complex history. In the
event of approval he requested that conditions be imposed to remove permitted
development rights, require the use of flint on all publicly visible elevations and
natural clay pantiles or reclaimed pantiles, erection of a flint wall on the southern
boundary and the installation of conservation rooflights.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that a site visit was not necessary and that
this application should be approved.
Councillor J H Perry-Warnes stated that he was opposed to this application as it
would result in a substandard dwelling. He considered that all the land in the
applicant’s ownership should be included to allow a better dwelling to be built.
Councillor T H Moore stated that the Inspector had dismissed the appeal against
refusal of the previous application only on grounds of lack of amenity space. This
had been addressed in the current application and he considered that there were no
grounds for refusal.
It was proposed by Councillor H C Cordeaux, seconded by Councillor Mrs A C
Sweeney
That consideration of this application be deferred to allow a site inspection by
the Committee and that the local Member and Chairman of the Parish Council
be invited to attend.
On being put to the vote, the proposition was declared lost by 3 votes to 6.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor T H
Moore and
RESOLVED by 5 votes to 2 with 2 abstentions
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
approve this application subject to no new grounds of objection from
the Highway Authority, receipt of an accurate plan, the completion of a
Section 106 Agreement to tie the land together and the imposition of
appropriate conditions to include the removal of permitted development
rights, materials to include flint on all publicly visible elevations and
natural clay pantiles or reclaimed pantiles, erection of a flint wall on the
southern boundary and the installation of conservation rooflights.
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CORPUSTY - 20080635 - Erection of first floor rear extension and single-storey
extension/conservatory; 5 Hills Close for Mr A Greenacre
The Committee considered item 5 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mrs Crossland (objecting)
The Senior Planning Officer stated that condition 3 should be amended to prevent
the insertion of additional windows in the north, south or west elevation of the first
floor extension without planning permission.
Councillor J H Perry-Warnes stated that he had been approached by the neighbour
who was concerned about overlooking. He considered that it would be possible to
design a more reasonable scheme. He did not support this application.
It was proposed by Councillor P W High, seconded by Councillor B Cabbell Manners
and
RESOLVED unanimously
That consideration of this application be deferred to allow a site
inspection by the Committee and that the local Member and Chairman of
the Parish Council be invited to attend.
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EDGEFIELD - 20080579 - Erection of one two-storey dwelling and one singlestorey dwelling; Jordan’s Yard Norwich Road for Cockertons
Councillor T H Moore declared a personal interest as he knew the applicant.
The Committee considered item 6 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mr Nicholson (supporting)
The Senior Planning Officer reported that layout had been deleted from
application.
Approval was sought for access only.
The comments of
Conservation, Design and Landscape Manager (Landscape) were awaited.
Parish Council continued to object on grounds of overdevelopment and
requested that the hedges be retained.
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The Senior Planning Officer requested delegated authority to approve this application
subject to no objections from the Highway Authority and Conservation, Design and
Landscape Manager (Landscape), no new grounds of objection following
readvertisement of the amended plan and the imposition of appropriate conditions.
Councillor J H Perry-Warnes, the local Member, stated that he had been approached
by the owner of Fourways. He considered that the hedges should be retained as far
as possible or replaced with improved planting. He stated that it was important to
ensure that the dwellings were not sited too close to Fourways to ensure there was
no overlooking.
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Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that there was adequate space for the
development. He considered that the hedge along Pecks Lane could be removed
and replaced with a better hedge. He supported the relocation of the holly hedge
provided it could be done successfully.
The Development Control Manager suggested that a condition be imposed to retain
the holly hedge given the concerns as to whether or not it could be successfully
relocated, and a letter sent to the applicant stating that the relocation of the hedge
could be considered at a later date if it could be demonstrated that relocation was
possible. He considered that it may be possible to design a scheme to allow the
holly hedge to be retained in situ.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor J H PerryWarnes and
RESOLVED unanimously
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
approve this application subject to no objections from the Highway
Authority and Conservation, Design and Landscape Manager
(Landscape), no new grounds of objection following readvertisement of
the amended plan and the imposition of appropriate conditions.
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SHERINGHAM - 20080813 - Use of land for the display of sculptures; The Leas
opposite Burlington Hotel The Esplanade for Sheringham Plus
Councillor H C Cordeaux declared a personal interest as he was the Council’s
representative on the Sheringham Plus Board.
The Committee considered item 7 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mrs Mold (supporting)
The Senior Planning Officer reported that whilst there was a potential alternative site
on the opposite side of the hedge, it would limit the views through the monolithic
sculpture.
Councillor Mrs H T Nelson, Member for Sheringham South, considered that this was
a very good project and would enhance the end of the Sculpture Trail. She stated
that the location of the sculptures was important and urged the Committee to support
the application.
It was proposed by Councillor P W High, seconded by Councillor S C Mears and
RESOLVED unanimously
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
approve this application subject to confirmation of option 2 for the
monolithic sculpture and the imposition of appropriate conditions.
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WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20080467 - Alterations to barn and removal of
condition 2 of planning permission 20021709 to enable full residential
occupancy; The Merchant House 48 High Street for Ms S Keynejad
The Committee considered item 8 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mr Angles (objecting)
The Senior Planning Officer stated that a letter had been received from the owner of
the dwelling adjacent to the garden area who was concerned with regard to over
looking and the effect of the demolition on the stability of the boundary wall. A letter
had been received from Hayes and Storr reiterating the concerns set out in the
report.
The Senior Planning Officer recommended refusal of this application subject to the
amendment of the reason to refer to the building as a “listed curtilage building”. This
was the same for both applications (see also 20080468 below).
The Development Control Manager advised the Committee in respect of the
relationship between the dwellings and stated that whilst officers were not
recommending refusal on the overlooking issue, Members may wish to take this into
account. The relationship between the existing and proposed dwellings also failed to
meet the Basic Amenity Criteria.
The Locum Solicitor advised the Committee that the impact on the structure of the
adjoining building was a civil matter.
It was proposed by Councillor Mrs L M Brettle, seconded by Councillor B Cabbell
Manners and
RESOLVED
That this application be refused in accordance with the recommendation
of the Head of Planning and Building Control and on grounds of noncompliance with the basic amenity criteria and overlooking of the
neighbouring dwelling.
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WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20080468 - Alterations to barn and dwelling to
facilitate use as two separate dwellings; The Merchant House 48 High Street for
Ms S Keynejad
The Committee considered item 9 of the officers’ reports.
RESOLVED
That this application be refused in accordance with the recommendation
of the Head of Planning and Building Control.
(98)
APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Committee noted item 10 of the officers’ reports.
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APPLICATIONS REFUSED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Committee noted item 11 of the officers’ reports.
(100) NEW APPEALS
The Committee noted item 12 of the officers’ reports.
(101) PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND INFORMAL HEARINGS - PROGRESS
The Committee noted item 13 of the officers’ reports.
(102) WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS APPEALS - PROGRESS
The Committee noted item 14 of the officers’ reports.
(103) APPEAL DECISIONS
The Committee noted item 15 of the officers’ reports.
The meeting closed at 11.05 am.
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