Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs S Buck and G Hipperson.

The Chairman thanked Councillor Blunt for being a substitute at the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting held on          and the Reconvened Meeting held on       .

The minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2017 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman, Councillor Mrs Spikings.

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.

The following declarations of interest were declared:

·        Councillor Peake declared an interest in item 8/3(i) – Wretton, as he was related to the applicant, and left the meeting during consideration of the application.

·        Councillor Crofts declared that, in relation to item 8/3(g) – Upwell, he was a Member of the Parish Council but was not on their Planning Committee.

·        Councillor Parish declared that, in relation to item 8/3(b) – Heacham, he was a member of the Parish Council but had not taken part in any discussions relating to the application.

·        Councillor Mrs Young declared that, in relation to item 8/2(a) – Terrington St Clement, she was a member of the Parish Council but had not taken part in any discussions relating to the application.

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 Councillor attended under Standing Order 34:

Mrs J Collingham       8/3(a)               Dersingham

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 had 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 applications be determined as set out at (i) – (xi) below, where appropriate to the conditions and reasons or grounds of refusal, set out in the schedules signed by the Chairman.

(i)         17/01658/F

Clenchwarton:  Wildfields, 187 Main Road:  Proposed two storey annex – ancillary and linked to the dwelling:  Mr & Mrs Green

The Principal Planner introduced the report and explained that the application sought permission for the construction of a two storey annexe linked to the dwelling at Wildfields.  The non-commercial workshop which formed part of the application and was discussed at the November Planning Committee Meeting had been withdrawn from the agenda.

The application site was located within the settlement of Clenchwarton.  Clenchwarton was designated as a Key Rural Service Centre in Policy CS02 – Settlement Hierarchy of the Core Strategy (2011) which recommended limited growth of scale and nature appropriate to secure the sustainability of the settlement.

The site comprised of a rectangular plot that had an existing dwelling and outbuilding located to the west of it.  Vehicular access to the site was provided by the existing laneway which lead onto Main Road.

The application had been deferred from the previous meeting in order to move the proposed workshop which previously formed part of the application (the workshop had now been withdrawn from the application).

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

·        Principle of development;

·        Form and character;

·        Neighbour amenity;

·        Access;

·        Flood risk; and

·        Other material considerations.

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, Jordan Cripps (supporting) addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

In response to a query from Councillor Wareham, the Principal Planner explained that the workshop building could be erected under permitted development rights, and explained what development could be carried out.

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

(ii)        16/02230/OM

Terrington St Clement:  Land w of 23 to 37 and N and W of 52 Benns Lane:  Outline application some matters reserved:  Demolition of existing structures and for the erection of up to 44 dwellings (Use Class C3) with means of site access from Benns Lane:  Heyford Developments Ltd and Sutton Partnerships

The Principal Planner introduced the report and explained that the application was in outline for residential development on a site measuring approximately 2.37ha on the western side of Benns Lane, Terrington St Clement.  The site represented one of three housing allocations identified in the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD (2016), and Policy G93.3 related specifically to development of this application.

All matters were reserved except access although the description of the development and indicative plans showed 44 dwellings.

The site was a disused nursery although a Lawful Development Certificate in 2010 confirmed the use  ...  view the full minutes text for item PC70:a

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

The Committee noted the schedules relating to the above.

To receive the Update on Tree Matters prepared by the Arboricultural Officer.

The Committee received a report which updated them on recent Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) that had been served since 1 May 2017, along with a summary on some of the other aspects of the work in relation to trees.

It was noted that:

·        192 planning applications had been considered;

·        30 pre-applications had been considered;

·        15 applications to discharge tree and landscape conditions had been considered;

·        4 new TPO’s had been served;

·        113 Conservation Area notifications had been approved;

·        44 TPO applications approved.

The Committee was informed that there had been a marked increase, almost 15%, in the amount of tree work applications to 31 October 2017 in this calendar year.  It was not known what the reason was for the increase but this would continue to be monitored for any impact on resources and the ability to deal with the applications.

RESOLVED:   That, the report be noted.