22 MAY 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)
Mrs P Bevan Jones
B Cabbell Manners
Mrs A R Green
P W High
S C Mears
T H Moore
J H Perry-Warnes
J D Savory
Mrs A C Sweeney
Mrs L M Brettle - Glaven Valley Ward
R Combe - Astley Ward
Mrs H T Nelson - Sheringham South Ward
Miss P E Ford - observer
Ms V R Gay - observer
Officers
Mr A Mitchell - Development Control Manager (West)
Mr J Chinnery - Locum Solicitor
Mr P Godwin - Conservation, Design and Landscape Manager
Mr G Linder - Senior Planning Officer (West)
Mr A Willard - Norfolk County Council (Highways)
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DETAILS OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
There were no apologies for absence or substitute Members in attendance.
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MINUTES
The Minutes of a meeting of the Committee held on 24 April 2008 and of a special
meeting of the Combined Committees were approved as a correct record and signed
by the Chairman.
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ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
The Chairman stated that there was one item of urgent business which he wished to
bring before the Committee, relating to the service of an injunction in respect of land
at Bodham. The reason for urgency was to seek the support of the Committee in this
matter.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors H C Cordeaux and J A Wyatt declared interests, the details of which are
given under the minute of the item concerned.
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The Graham Allen Award for Conservation and Design
The Committee considered item 1 of the officers’ reports outlining the need to
establish a Working Party to act as the judging panel for this year’s Graham Allen
Award for Conservation and Design and to agree the proposed dates for the judging
and presentation of the awards.
The Chairman requested that Members notify their Group Leaders of their interest in
serving on the Working Party.
RESOLVED
1.
That a total of nine Members be nominated to serve on the Graham
Allen Award Working Party, to be drawn equally from the two
Development Control Committees, one of whom will be elected
Chairman.
2.
That the judging for the Awards take place on Friday 1 August 2008 with
the presentation to take place on Thursday 25 September 2008.
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 - 20071574 - Installation of underground LPG supply tanks;
Blakeney Hotel The Quay for Blakeney Hotel
The Committee considered item 2 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mr Taylor (objecting)
The Senior Planning Officer reported that an email had been received from the
applicant confirming that he was prepared to locate the proposed tanks 18 metres
closer to the hotel. An amended plan was awaited. The amended location was
considered to be a significant improvement on the original position. Environmental
Health had no safety concerns. The amended proposal would have no effect on the
Conservation Area. The Senior Planning Officer requested delegated authority to
approve this application subject to the receipt of an amended plan.
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Councillor Mrs L M Brettle, the local Member, questioned the need to store such a
large volume of LPG. However, she considered that the amended location away
from the neighbouring dwelling was a great improvement.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, duly seconded and
RESOLVED by 9 votes to 0 with 1 abstention
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
approve this application subject to the receipt of an amended plan in
respect of siting and subject to the imposition of appropriate
conditions.
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BRININGHAM - 20080539 - Conversion of redundant barn to one unit of holiday
accommodation; Hall Farm Dereham Road for Mr and Mrs E Jones
The Committee considered item 3 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Mrs Richards (objecting)
Victoria Jones (supporting)
The Senior Planning Officer reported that the Landscape Officer had no objections to
this application subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions. The Highway
Authority had no objection subject to the existing accesses being permanently
closed. The Senior Planning Officer outlined the points raised in a letter that had
been received from the applicant in response to some of the concerns raised by the
objectors. He recommended approval subject to the imposition of the conditions set
out in the report.
Councillor R Combe considered that the closing off of the accesses and relocation of
the farmyard would be a planning gain. He supported this application.
Members were concerned that the closing of the accesses would prevent pedestrians
using the farmyard as a shortcut to the village hall. The Committee was advised that
this route was not a public right of way and it was inappropriate to require the
applicant to provide pedestrian access or an alternative footpath in connection with
this planning application.
It was proposed by Councillor J D Savory, seconded by Councillor B Cabbell
Manners and
RESOLVED unanimously
That this application be approved subject to the imposition of the
conditions listed in the report.
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BRININGHAM - 20080540 - Alterations to redundant barn to provide holiday
accommodation; Hall Farm Dereham Road for Mr and Mrs E Jones
The Committee considered item 4 of the officers’ reports.
RESOLVED
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That this application be approved in accordance with
recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control.
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BRININGHAM - 20080548 - Conversion of barn to one unit of holiday
accommodation; Bayes Barn Dereham Road for Mr and Mrs E Jones
The Committee considered item 5 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Mrs Richards (objecting)
Victoria Jones (supporting)
The Senior Planning Officer reported that the Landscape Officer had no objection.
Structural and ecological surveys had been submitted. The Highway Authority had
no objection.
Councillor R Combe, the local Member, stated that this building was so remote that
holiday accommodation was the only possible use. He considered that there was no
reason to refuse this application.
Councillor P W High stated that Bayes Lane was a through road to Gunthorpe and
given the narrowness of the road this application should be refused.
Councillor J D Savory supported the views of the local Member and proposed
approval of this application, which was seconded by Councillor Mrs A R Green.
Councillor Mrs P Bevan Jones stated that she could not support this application and
referred to a fatal accident that had occurred to a pedestrian in Bayes Lane.
The Locum Solicitor advised the Committee to consider whether one more dwelling
would make a difference.
RESOLVED by 7 votes to 3
That this application be approved subject to the imposition of the
conditions listed in the report.
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RAYNHAM - 20080506 - Erection of fifty-eight dwellings; RAF West Raynham
Massingham Road West Raynham for Tamarix Investments Limited
The Committee considered item 6 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mr Gawn (supporting)
The Development Control Manager reported that three further letters of concern had
been received from local residents who considered that the demand should be
assessed once existing housing is occupied and that a link road should be provided.
An indicative master plan had been received, which would be kept with the file and a
copy placed in the Members’ Room.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners requested that a copy of the master plan be sent to all
Committee Members.
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The Development Control Manager reported that Councillor Miss D A Wakefield, the
local Member, who welcomed the applicant’s efforts to develop the site in a
responsible manner. She shared local concerns regarding traffic but understood the
need for a substantial number of dwellings to make the development profitable and
sustainable. She considered that the new dwellings might not increase traffic by
much more than the refurbishment of the existing dwellings as the provision of
employment and community facilities might make the site more self-sustaining. She
supported the application subject to an appropriate traffic survey being carried out
and provision of a shop and public transport.
The Development Control Manager recommended deferral of this application to await
consultation responses, additional details in respect of highway issues and the
comments of the Environment Agency in respect of the Flood Risk Assessment.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that this was an exciting project and stated
that he was broadly in favour of this application.
Councillor Mrs P Bevan Jones considered that the restoration of the site so far had
been superb. She considered that it was an excellent opportunity for further
sustainable development of the airbase. She stated that highway safety was of
utmost importance. She suggested that it might be possible to provide additional
affordable housing in terraces or flats whilst still retaining the open character of the
site.
Councillor Mrs A R Green asked if the master plan included a school.
Councillor T H Moore stated that local schools had the capacity to cope with the likely
number of schoolchildren from the site.
Councillor J H Perry-Warnes suggested that the gardens of the larger houses could
be made smaller in favour of more public open space.
In answer to a question regarding precedent, the Development Control Manager
explained that although the proposal was contrary to Local Plan policy the unique
nature of the proposal was unlikely to set a precedent. He stated that if the dwellings
were in separate ownerships and the same amount of housing developed had come
forward as infill plots over time it would not have been possible to negotiate
affordable housing on the site.
Councillor S C Mears considered that this was an excellent development. With
regard to highways he stated that the site could be accessed from several directions
and considered that this should be taken into account.
Councillor J A Wyatt considered that 75% of the existing housing should be sold
before any new building took place. He requested that the dome be retained.
It was proposed by Councillor Mrs P Bevan Jones, seconded by Councillor J A Wyatt
and
RESOLVED
That this application be deferred to await outstanding consultation
responses, additional details in respect of highway issues and the
comments of the Environment Agency in respect of the Flood Risk
Assessment. Without prejudice, Members felt the principal could be
acceptable.
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RAYNHAM - 20080507 - Conversion of hangars to twenty loft style holiday
apartments; RAF West Raynham Massingham Road West Raynham for
Tamarix Investments Limited
The Committee considered item 7 of the officers’ reports.
The Development Control Manager referred to three letters of concern which had
been reported under minute (36). He reported that the Building Control Manager did
not wish to comment on this application.
The Development Control Manager reported that Councillor Miss D A Wakefield, the
local Member, objected to this application. She considered that it was dangerous
and not well thought out. She considered that accommodation for aircraft owners
should be provided elsewhere on the site and the hangars retained as technical
buildings.
The Development Control Manager suggested that this application be deferred to
explore the environmental health issues.
RESOLVED unanimously
That this application be deferred to explore Environmental Health
issues.
(38)
HELHOUGHTON - 20080508 - Change of use of community centre to site
office/sales centre and barrack block 101 as temporary housing for site
construction workers; RAF West Raynham Massingham Road West Raynham
for Tamarix Investments Limited
The Committee considered item 8 of the officers’ reports.
The Development Control Manager referred to three letters of concern which had
been reported under minute (36). He stated that Councillor Miss D A Wakefield, the
local Member, supported this application.
RESOLVED
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
approve this application for a temporary period of two years subject to
no new grounds of objection from outstanding consultees, prior
resolution of concerns raised by the Highway Authority regarding the
impact of the proposals on the surrounding highway network and
subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions.
(39)
HEMPSTEAD - 20080555 - Change of use from public house to residential
dwelling; Hare and Hounds Baconsthorpe Road for Mr and Mrs Purkiss
The Committee considered item 9 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mrs Purkiss (supporting)
The Development Control Manager reported that the Parish Council objected to this
application. Four letters of objection had been now been received. A letter had been
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received from the applicants in respect of the difficulties they were experiencing and
stating that they did not wish to close the business but wanted to keep their options
open. It appeared that some marketing had been carried out but not enough to
satisfy the policy requirements.
Councillor J H Perry-Warnes, the local Member, stated that he had spoken to the
applicants at some length regarding this application and the difficulties in running the
business. He sympathised with the applicants but considered that they should
reduce the asking price until a buyer could be found.
The Committee was informed that the business had been marketed since January
2008.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor S C
Mears and
RESOLVED by 10 votes to 1
That this application be refused in accordance with the recommendation
of the Head of Planning and Building Control.
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HINDOLVESTON - 20080387 - Erection of detached two-storey dwelling; land at
Foxboro House 85/87 The Street for Mrs R M Williams
Councillor J A Wyatt declared a prejudicial interest in this application as he was
related to the applicant.
The Committee considered item 10 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mark Howard (Hindolveston Parish Council)
The Senior Planning Officer reported that the Highway Authority had confirmed that
the amended plan was acceptable. He recommended approval subject to the
conditions listed in the report.
Councillor R Combe, the local Member, considered that the dwelling should be
reduced to one-and-a-half storeys and moved back in line with existing dwellings.
Councillor Mrs P Bevan Jones considered that that the dwelling was too large for the
plot. She proposed a site inspection which was not seconded.
It was proposed by Councillor J D Savory, seconded by Councillor B Cabbell
Manners and
RESOLVED by 7 votes to 0 with 2 abstentions
That this application be approved subject to the imposition of the
conditions listed in the report.
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HOLT - 20071747 - Erection of two-storey dwelling; Public Conveniences
Church Street for North Norfolk District Council
Councillor H C Cordeaux declared a personal interest in this application as he was a
member of the Public Conveniences Policy Panel which had made the decision to
close the toilets. He stated that he had an open mind on this planning application.
The Committee considered item 11 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Jean Corbett-Jarvis (Holt Town Council)
Steve Benson (objecting)
Andy Rayfield (supporting)
The Development Control Manager reported that a further 11 letters of objection had
been received in respect of the revised scheme. A letter had been received from the
Chamber of Trade objecting on grounds relating to the demolition of the boundary
wall, parking issues and stating that the site was not within the residential area.
The Development Control Manager reported that Landscape Officer had received a
letter from a resident requesting that a Tree Preservation Order be served on some
of the trees. The Landscape Officer considered that whilst the two sycamores on the
frontage were worthy of a TPO, it was not expedient to serve an order as they were
not under threat. Other trees on the site were not of such significance to warrant a
TPO. The Landscape Officer had no objection to this application subject to
conditions to protect the sycamore trees and a note in respect of the possible
presence of bats.
The Development Control Manager explained that the planning application had to be
dealt with on its merits. Alternative uses and disposal of the site were for the Council
to consider in another capacity.
It was proposed by Councillor P W High, seconded by Councillor Mrs A C Sweeney
and
RESOLVED unanimously
That consideration of this application be deferred to allow a site
inspection by the Committee and that the local Member, Chairman of the
Town Council and a representative of the Highway Authority be invited
to attend.
(42)
HOLT - 20080418 - Removal of condition 5 of planning permission 20061473 to
delete requirement for installation of traffic calming measures; land at Meadow
Close and Grove Lane for McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd
The Committee considered item 12 of the officers’ reports.
The Committee was informed that Councillor M J M Baker, a local Member, had been
mistaken as to the location of the road humps and had indicated that he would
withdraw his objection to this application.
It was proposed by Councillor P W High, duly seconded and
RESOLVED
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That this application be approved.
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MELTON CONSTABLE - 20080329 - Erection of thirty-eight dwellings; land off
Grove Road for Melton Constable Country Club
The Committee considered item 13 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Objecting: Catherine Mackenzie-Dodds, Sharon Harvey, Lee Mitchell, Richard Blake
Supporting: Adrian Loynes, Alan Irvine, Michael Horn
The Senior Planning Officer reported that 154 people had signed the petition referred
to in the report and not 54 as stated. Briston Parish Council had reiterated its
objection to the amended proposals. A local resident had expressed concern
regarding the type and mix of affordable housing. Confirmation had been received
that an application for designation of the area as a village green had been submitted
to Norfolk County Council. The Environment Agency and Environmental Health were
satisfied that the Flood Risk Assessment adequately addressed the flooding issues,
subject to the inclusion of an attenuation basin to cope with surface water run off. He
reiterated the comments of the Highway Authority as set out in the report.
The Senior Planning Officer requested delegated authority to approve this application
subject to the receipt of an amended plan in respect of a revised layout to
accommodate the attenuation basin, satisfactory resolution of ecological issues, no
new grounds of objection from outstanding consultees, the making of Section 106
Obligations concerning education, library and fire service contributions and the
imposition of appropriate conditions including affordable housing, or in the absence
of such resolution, delegated refusal.
Councillor R Combe, the local Member, referred to the need for affordable housing.
He stated that the Country Club was the only licensed premises for some distance.
He stated that infilling of the pond by the developer of the Lomax site had contributed
to the surface flooding. He referred to the parking problems in Melton Constable. He
considered that up to sixteen dwellings in the south-east corner of the site would be
acceptable but that this application was a step too far.
Councillor J A Wyatt supported the views of the local Member. He considered that an
area formerly used for parking should be reopened to alleviate on-street parking
problems.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that the application was acceptable in
principle. However, he considered that the open space should be relocated to join up
with the Lomax site.
The Development Control Manager stated that although this was an outline
application, approval was being sought in respect of layout and access at this stage.
A change in layout would require significant changes to the plans which would
require readvertisement and reconsultation. He advised the Committee that it would
better to encourage the applicants to withdraw the current application or to refuse it.
The Chairman suggested that this application be deferred.
Councillor Mrs H T Nelson, Cabinet Member for Community, stated that she had
been approached prior to the meeting by PC Paul Willis and the Council’s
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Community Safety Manager, who were concerned that their comments in respect of
Section 17 issues had been passed to the applicant’s agent but the Committee had
not been made aware of them. She read to the Committee the comments they had
made on this issue.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor J H PerryWarnes and
RESOLVED unanimously
That consideration of this application be deferred for negotiations on
the position of the open space, number of units, car parking and the
position of the attenuation basin.
(44)
RYBURGH - 20080619 - Change of use from office/storage to ten residential
dwellings, one residential flat and A1 (post office/store); The Granary Station
Road Great Ryburgh for Michael McNamara Associates
The Committee considered item 14 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Alan Smith (Ryburgh Parish Council)
Michael McNamara (supporting)
The Development Control Manager reported that the Parish Council supported this
application. Nine letters of support had been received from local residents. He
stated that information was required from the Economic and Tourism Development
Manager in respect of the letting of the property for commercial purposes. He
recommended deferral of this application pending the receipt of outstanding
consultation responses, to consult the Economic and Tourism Development Manager
and to explore the affordable housing issues.
Councillor Mrs A R Green, the local Member, spoke in favour of this application and
suggested a site inspection.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered there was insufficient information to assess
the application. He considered that a site inspection was not necessary.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor J H PerryWarnes and
RESOLVED by 9 votes to 0 with 2 abstentions
That consideration of this application be deferred to await the receipt of
outstanding consultation responses, to consult the Economic and
Tourism Development Manager and to explore the affordable housing
issues.
(45)
SCULTHORPE - 20070398 - Conversion of barn to two units of holiday
accommodation; Cranmer Hall Creake Road Cranmer for Robbie Wright
Builders
The Committee considered item 15 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
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Geoffrey Lane (objecting)
Adrian Parker (supporting)
This application was considered in conjunction with 20070399 below.
The Senior Planning Officer reported that an email had been received from the
applicant’s agent confirming that an ecological survey had been carried out. It
appeared that three species of bat were using the barn but there was limited
evidence in the single-storey building. The applicant’s agent considered that it would
be possible to provide mitigation measures.
The Senior Planning Officer read to the Committee a further letter that had been
received from the owner of the Hall stating that the owner of the Coach House would
like to purchase the barn for the storage of biofuels. A letter had been received from
the owner of the Coach House confirming his interest in purchasing the barn,
referring to covenants, and access rights.
The Senior Planning Officer recommended deferral of this application to allow the
applicant time to comment in the issues raised in the recent letters from the owners
of the Hall and the Coach House and to await the receipt of the ecological survey.
In response to comments by Mr Lane the Development Control Manager stated that
if third party ownership was involved it was necessary to serve notice on those
parties. It would be necessary to ensure that the correct notices had been served.
He stated that civil rights were separate from the planning issues.
Councillor T H Moore, the local Member, referred to representations made by the
owner of Cranmer Hall and enquired as to the possibility of High Court action.
The Development Control Manager stated that it was always a possibility that a
decision could be referred to the High Court and it was necessary to ensure that
applications were handled correctly. In response to comments by the objector he
considered that more advice was needed from English Heritage on the listing issues.
The Locum Solicitor stated that there were many issues involved in this matter. He
considered that the officer’s report was a good précis of the issues to be considered
by the Committee. He considered that there was no reason why the application
could not be determined as a valid application, although this had been questioned by
the objector. He considered that the representation referred to by Councillor Moore
was misleading and referred to the Inspector’s report. He stated that the listing issue
had been muddied rather than clarified. The application was being considered in
terms of the building’s listing in association with other buildings. There was no
reason why PPG15 could not be taken into account and the officer’s report dealt with
this matter competently and correctly.
The Conservation, Design and Landscape Manager stated that he considered that
the barn was listed by association.
Councillor B Cabbell Manners considered that this application should be approved
rather than deferred.
It was proposed by Councillor B Cabbell Manners, seconded by Councillor P W High
and
RESOLVED by 8 votes to 0 with 2 abstentions
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That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
approve this application subject to the receipt of an ecological survey,
investigation as to whether or not the appropriate notices have been
served on third parties and subject to the imposition of appropriate
conditions.
(46)
SCULTHORPE - 20070399 - Alterations to barns to facilitate conversion to
holiday accommodation; Cranmer Hall Creake Road Cranmer for Robbie
Wright Builders
The Committee considered item 16 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speakers
Geoffrey Lane (objecting)
Adrian Parker (supporting)
This application was considered in conjunction with 20070398 below.
RESOLVED
That this application be approved subject to the imposition of
appropriate conditions.
(47)
SHERINGHAM - 20080526 - Demolition of public house and erection of four
three-storey terraced dwellings; Sherry 'N' Ham 18 Beech Avenue for Homan
Property Investments
The Committee considered item 17 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Mr Booth (Sheringham Town Council)
The Development Control Manager reported that an amended plan had been
received. Sheringham Town Council had reiterated its objection to this application.
Sixteen letters of objection had now been received. The Highway Authority had
raised no objection. He requested delegated authority to approve this application
subject to no new grounds of objection being received in respect of the amended
plans following re-advertisement and subject to the imposition of appropriate
conditions.
Councillor Mrs H T Nelson, a local Member, stated that the proposed demolition of
the public house had caused distress to the community. She stated that it had been
a valuable community facility for the predominantly elderly population of Sunway
Park until recently when changes to opening times had made it less convenient.
Councillor Mrs P Bevan Jones considered that the scheme would be out of keeping
with the surrounding area, be detrimental to the street scene and overlook the
neighbouring dwellings to the rear. She considered that parking provision was
inadequate and could lead to highway danger. She referred to the benefits of the
public house to the elderly residents.
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The Development Control Manager explained that there was no policy requirement to
retain the public house or to require marketing as it was not in a rural area.
It was proposed by Councillor Mrs P Bevan Jones, seconded by Councillor B Cabbell
Manners and
RESOLVED unanimously
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to refuse
this application on grounds that the proposal is out of scale and
keeping with the surrounding development and would have a poor
relationship with neighbouring dwellings.
(48)
UPPER SHERINGHAM - 20080473 - Erection of two-storey linked dwelling and
single-storey rear extensions (including to existing dwelling); 3 Blowlands
Lane for Mr and Mrs A Smith and Mr I Ash
The Committee considered item 18 of the officers’ reports.
Public Speaker
Bernard Smith (supporting)
The Senior Planning Officer reported that the Highway Authority did not wish to
comment on this application as a previous application had been approved on this site
against its recommendation.
Councillor Mrs A C Sweeney, the local Member, referred to the Parish Council’s
objections. She stated that a neighbour had made representations to her regarding
the size and scale of the building and its effect on his property.
It was proposed by Councillor Mrs A C Sweeney, seconded by Councillor J H PerryWarnes and
RESOLVED
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.
(49)
APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Committee noted item 19 of the officers’ reports.
(50)
APPLICATIONS REFUSED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Committee noted item 20 of the officers’ reports.
(51)
NEW APPEALS
The Committee noted item 21 of the officers’ reports.
(52)
PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND INFORMAL HEARINGS - PROGRESS
The Committee noted item 22 of the officers’ reports.
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(53)
WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS APPEALS - PROGRESS
The Committee noted item 23 of the officers’ reports.
(54)
APPEAL DECISIONS
The Committee noted item 24 of the officers’ reports.
(55)
BODHAM - Land at Windrush Farm, Hart Lane
The Chairman stated that he had determined that this item be considered as a matter
of urgency pursuant to the powers vested in him by Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local
Government Act 1972.
The Development Control Manager reported background to the injunction and that
two Enforcement Notices and a Stop Notice had been served in respect of various
items of equipment and caravans which had been placed on the site. Since then two
substantial mobile homes had appeared on the site. The Head of Planning and
Building Control was able to commence injunction proceedings against the
owner/occupier of the land but in this case it was considered expedient to seek the
Committee’s support for taking such action.
The Locum Solicitor advised that in Human Rights terms the Committee had to be
satisfied that an injunction was warranted in the circumstances.
RESOLVED
That the commencement of injunction proceedings against the
owner/occupier of land at Windrush Farm, Hart Lane, Bodham be
endorsed.
(56)
EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
RESOLVED
That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press
and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of
business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt
information as defined in paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 12A (as
amended) to the Act.
(57)
EDGEFIELD – 01/027/DEV6/04/002 – Standing of mobile home for residential
use land adjacent Sands Loke
The Committee considered item 25 of the officers’ exempt reports requesting
authorisation of Court proceedings in an enforcement case.
It was proposed by Councillor J H Perry-Warnes, duly seconded and
RESOLVED
That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to
commence criminal proceedings pursuant to Section 179 of the Town
and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for non-compliance with the
Enforcement Notice in the event that:
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1. A planning application for the proposed annexe is not received
within the next twenty-eight days.
2. In the event that any such application is refused, the mobile home is
not removed within three months of the date of the refusal or
dismissal of any subsequent appeal.
3. In the event of approval of an application for the annexe, the mobile
home is not removed from the site within six months of the date of
that approval.
The meeting closed at 1.35 pm.
Development Control Committee (West)
15
22 May 2008