Agenda and draft minutes

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

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Fry (sub- Cllr Kirk)and Storey (sub – Cllr Long).

The Chair thanked the subs for attending the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting held on  30^th June 2025 (previously circulated).

The minutes of the meeting held on 30 June 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair, subject to the amendment below:

Councillor Lintern proposed an amendment to the minutes on page 17 to amend the paragraph ‘The Legal Advisor explained the background and requirements of Class Q to the Committee and that material considerations need to be consistent in decisions being made’.  This was agreed by the Committee.

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Councillor appointed representatives on the Internal Drainage Boards are noted.

There were no declarations of interest.

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

There was none.

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 a decision on that item is taken.

The following Councillors attended and addressed the Committee:

Councillor Bearshaw               9/1(a)               Clenchwarton

Councillor Parish                    9/2(a), 9/2(b)   Heacham

Councillor Beales                    9/3(a)               Great Massingham

To receive any Chair’s correspondence.

The Chair reported that he had not received any correspondence.

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

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

The Committee is asked to consider and determine the attached Schedules of Planning Applications submitted by the Assistant Director.

The Committee considered schedules of applications for planning permission submitted by the Assistant Director for Planning and Environment (copies of the schedules were published with the agenda). Any changes to the schedules will be recorded in the minutes.

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

(i)              25/00451/F

Clenchwarton:  The Barn, Station Road:  Proposed condenser unit:  Mr M Means

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The case officer presented the report and reminded the Committee that the application had been deferred from the Planning Committee meeting held on 30 June 2025, as additional comments and queries relating to the proposed noise level condition were provided, which required further consideration prior to a decision being made on the application.  The additional comments had been included within the officer’s report.

Planning permission was sought for a proposed condenser unit at The Barn, Station Road, Clenchwarton.

Clenchwarton was classified as a Tier 4 Settlement (Key Rural Service Centre) under Policy LP01 of the Local Plan 2021-2040.  The application site was located to the west of Station Road and approximately 307m from the A17.

The application had been referred to the Committee for determination at the request of Councillor Bearshaw and it had been deferred from the meeting held on 30 June 2025.

The Committee noted the key issues for consideration whilst determining the application, as set out in the report.

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, Mr Mark Means (supporting) and County Councillor Kemp addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

In accordance with Standing Order 34, Councillor Bearshaw addressed the Committee on Zoom and outlined his concerns regarding the application.

The Chair invited the Council’s Community Safety, Neighbourhood Nuisance to address the Committee and explain their comments on the application.  She advised that CSNN had considered all the information supplied to assess impacts on residential amenity and it was the noise consultant’s professional opinion that there would be no adverse impact.  CSNN had no reason to question the information in the latest Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) and Memo or the results / conclusions with respect to the cumulative impacts of the three fans and compressor combined.  Should the NIA or condition not be complied with and complaints from residents were received, CSNN had powers to take action if required.

The case officer advised that condition 3 had been added to the permission to ensure that the noise level generated by the condenser unit should not exceed 87 dB (at source) and the development should be constructed in full accordance with the Noise Impact Assessment.

Councillor Long spoke in support of the application and explained the need for the condenser unit would allow the applicant to store crops to meet supermarket requirements.  He added that there was other legislation available if the noise levels were  ...  view the full minutes text for item PC30:

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.