Agenda and minutes

The Chair informed the Panel that the meeting was being broadcast live on You Tube. 

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The Democratic Services Officer conducted a roll call to confirm attendees.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor C J Crofts.

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The notes of the meeting held on 26 October 2020 were agreed as a correct record.

There were no matters arising.

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There were no declarations of interest.

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

There was no urgent business.

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.

Councillor C Morley was present under Standing Order 34.

There was no Chair’s correspondence.

To consider the remaining items deferred from the meeting held on 26 October 2020.

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Councillor C Morley was present under Standing Order and asked questions/made comments.

The Planning Policy Manager, the Principal Planner (Policy) and the Principal Planner (Policy) and Water Management Officer provided a summary of the policies set out below and highlighted any changes.

Officers present responded to questions and comments.

10.4 Hunstanton Main Town

Cross reference be made to the disused railway track policy in para 10.4.10.

10.4.1 F2.1 Hunstanton Town Centre Area and Retailing Policy

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the policy.

10.4.2 F2.2 Hunstanton Land to the east of Cromer Road Policy

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the policy.

10.4.3 F2.3 Hunstanton Land South of Hunstanton Commercial Park Policy

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the policy.

10.4.4 F2.4 Hunstanton Land North of Hunstanton Road Policy

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the policy

10.4.5 F2.5 Hunstanton Employment Land south of Hunstanton Commercial Park Land Policy

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the policy.

10.5 Wisbech Fringes (including Walsoken)  Settlements adjacent to Wisbech

10.5.1 Policy F3.1 Wisbech Fringe – Lane east of Wisbech (West of Burrettgate Road)

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the policy.

11 Growth Key Rural Service Centres

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the approach.

11.1 Marham

11.1.2 MAR1 Marham, Land south of The Street

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the above allocation, the existing SADMP allocation and the approach proposed which included not carrying forward the previously proposed draft allocation.

11.2 Watlington

11.2.1 G12.1 Watlington Land south of Thieves Bridge Road Policy

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed to carry forward the existing SADMP allocation, not to carry forward the previously proposed draft allocation, and for the Borough Council to support the Watlington Parish Council and local community with preparations of their Neighbourhood Plan. This will include seeking to allocate a site for residential use of around 30 new homes in accordance with the Local Plan review growth Strategy (LP01).

12.19 Terrington St Clement

12.19.4 TSC1 Terrington St Clement south of Northgate Way and west of Benn’s Lane Policy

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the approach for Terrington St Clement proposed which included carrying forward the SADMP allocations and carrying forward the allocation proposed at the draft stage TSC1.

It was also agreed to amend the development boundary in accordance with Cllr Kunes’ request.

Councillor de Whalley wished it to be recorded that he did not support the policies for Terrington St Clement.

14.4 Denver

14.4.1 G28.1 Denver – Land South of Sluice Road

AGREED:  The Task Group agreed the minor amendments to the SADMP allocation and policy, which were proposed by the current site owners.

Members were reminded that it was not intended to go through each settlement and the Task Group was invited to look at the settlements in their wards and email any comments to the Planning Policy Team prior to the next meeting on 2 December 2020.

The next meeting of the Task Group will take place on Wednesday 2 December 2020 at 11 am via Zoom.

The next meeting of the Local Plan Task Group would be held on 2 December 2020 at 11 am via Zoom.