Agenda and draft minutes

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

Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor Barclay (Councillor Coates substitute).

The Chair thanked Councillor Coates for being a substitute at the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting held on 28 July 2025 (previously circulated).  

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 July 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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 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:

Cllr Kirk                       9/1(d)               Walsoken

The Democratic Services Officer read out statements for:

Cllr Hodson                 9/1(a)               Denver

Cllr Collingham           9/1(b)               Dersingham

To receive any Chair’s correspondence.

The Chair reported that any correspondence received had been read and passed to the appropriate officer.

To receive the correspondence received since the publication of the agenda.

A copy of the correspondence received after the publication of the agenda, which had previously been 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)              25/00836

Denver:  Land at E561752 N302002 North of 61 And 63 Ryston Road:  Self-build- Proposed Self Building Dwelling and Garage:  Mr and Mrs Foster-Bentham

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The case officer introduced the report and explained that planning permission was sought for a proposed self-build dwelling and garage at land north of 61 and 63 Ryston Road, Denver.

Denver was classified as a Tier 5 Settlement (Rural Villages) under Policy LP01 of the Local Plan 2021-2040.  The application site was located within the development boundary of Denver.

The application had been referred to the Committee for determination at the request of Councillor Hodson.

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

The Democratic Services Officer read out a statement from Councillor Hodson who was objecting to the application.

The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the recommendation to approve the application and, after having been put to the vote was carried (12 votes for, 2 votes against and 1 abstention).

RESOLVED:That the application be approved as recommended.

(ii)            25/01036/F

Dersingham:  8 Park Hill:  Proposed extensions and alterations including the creation of a new first floor via the provision of a new roof structure and porch:  c/o ACS Architectural Ltd

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The case officer introduced the report and explained that planning permission was sought for extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling including the creation of a new first floor via the provision of a new roof structure and porch.

Dersingham was classified as a Tier 4 Key Rural Service Centre under Policy LP01 of the Local Plan 2021-2040.  The surrounding area was residential, with woodland to the south.  The site was located toward the higher end of Park Hill.

The site was located in Flood Zone 1.

The application had been referred to the Committee for determination at the request of Councillors Bubb and Collingham.

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 M Dady (objecting), Coral Shepherd (objecting on behalf of the Parish Council) and Nick Borrmann (supporting) addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

The Democratic Services Officer read out a statement from Councillor Collingham (objecting to the application).

In view of the comments in the agenda relating to Councillor Bubb calling in the application, the Legal Advisor  ...  view the full minutes text for item PC39:

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