Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and to note any substitutions.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D Tyler, M Storey and A M White.

The Chairman, Councillor Mrs Spikings thanked Councillors Lawrence and Mrs Westrop for acting as substitute at the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting held on 31^st July 2017 and the Reconvened Meeting held on 3^rd August 2017.

The Minutes of the Meetings held on 31 July 2017 and the reconvened meeting held on 3 August 2017 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Please indicate if there are any interests which should be declared.  A declaration of an interest should indicate the nature of the interest (if not already declared on the Register of Interests) and the agenda item to which it relates.  If a disclosable pecuniary interest is declared, the Member should withdraw from the room whilst the matter is discussed.

These declarations apply to all Members present, whether the Member is part of the meeting, attending to speak as a local Member on an item or simply observing the meeting from the public seating area.

Councillor Crofts declared a prejudicial interest in item 8/1(f) – Outwell, as he was the applicant.

To consider any business, which by reason of special circumstances, the Chairman proposes to accept, under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972.

There was no urgent business under Standing Order 7.

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chairman of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before the meeting commences.

The following Councillors attended under Standing Order 34:

Name                          Item                             Application

C E Joyce                    8/1(d)                           17/01008/F, King’s Lynn

A Beales                      8/1(d)                           17/01008/F, King’s Lynn

To receive any Chairman’s correspondence.

The Chairman reported that any correspondence received had been read and passed to the relevant officers.

To receive the Schedule of Late Correspondence received since the publication of the agenda.

A copy of the summary of late correspondence received since the publication of the agenda, which has been previously circulated, was tabled.  A copy of the summary would be held for public inspection with a list of background papers.

The Committee is asked to note the Index of Applications.

The Committee noted the Index of Applications.

To consider and determine the attached Schedule of Planning Applications submitted by the Executive Director.

The Committee considered schedules of applications for planning permission submitted by the Executive Director for Planning & Environment (copies of the schedules are published with the agenda).  Any changes to the schedules are recorded in the minutes.

RESOLVED:   That the application be determined as set out at (i) – (vii) below, where appropriate to the conditions and reasons or grounds of refusal, set out in the schedules signed by the Chairman.

(i)        17/01211/F

Crimplesham:  2 Springfield Road:  Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 17/00016/F:  single storey bungalow and access – to vary already approved drawings:  Mr and Mrs Langridge

The Principal Planner introduced the report and explained that permission was sought to amend the plans previously approved for the construction of a bungalow at 2 Springfield Close, Crimplesham.  The amended plans sought a slightly larger bungalow than that originally permitted.

The application had been referred to the Committee for determination as the views of the Parish Council were contrary to the officer recommendation.

The Committee noted the key issues for consideration when determining the application, namely:

·        Principle of development;

·        Form and character;

·        Neighbour amenity;

·        Highway safety;

·        Crime and disorder; and

·        Other material considerations.

RESOLVED:   That, the application be approved, as recommended.

(ii)       17/00635/F

            Heacham:  56 North Beach: Raised caravan base and balcony terrace:  Mr Ivor Brand  The Principal Planner advised that the proposal would bring the caravan up

to the same height as the one next door. 

Councillor Mrs Wright made reference to an application which had been refused by the Planning Committee for a dwelling in Hunstanton, and it was asked what the difference was between the two applications.  The Assistant Director explained that the caravan was authorised to be on the site by virtue of a lawful development certificate, as it had been there for more than 10 years.

The Assistant Director also confirmed that the caravan had no restrictions on all year round occupancy.

Councillor Parish explained the Parish Council’s objection in more detail.  He added that the Parish Council considered that the coastal strip had been become overdeveloped over the years.  He also referred to the plan with the agenda and to the fact that many plots had been sub-divided.  The Parish Council considered that the row of houses which was visible from the beach detracted from the ambience of the area.

Councillor Parish also referred to the letter of representation in the report, where it talked about a caveat being added to any permission granted regarding the maintenance of the road, which was not in a good condition, and if each owner were to do their bit with regards to fulling potholes then the road would be more accessible to emergency and service vehicles.

The Chairman, Councillor Mrs Spikings informed the Committee that she had a caravan at Heacham some 30 years ago and the road from North Beach to Hunstanton was in a terrible condition.  She added that there had been a huge uplift in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item PC40:a

To receive the Schedule of Planning Applications determined by the Executive Director.

The Committee received schedules relating to the above.

RESOLVED:   That, the report be noted.