Agenda and draft minutes

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(i)               23/01639/FM

Amendments to external layout including alterations to parking layouts, vehicle movements and rearrangement of external storage areas. New double entrance doors into existing building. New external lights fitted to building elevation at Travis Perkins, Hamlin Way Hardwick Narrows, King's Lynn, Norfolk

(ii)              23/01741/FM
Demolition and clearance of existing building and the construction of a new Specialised Supported Housing scheme comprising of a two-storey residential building containing 10 self-contained supported living apartments together with seven self-contained supported living bungalows, and associated open space, access roads, parking and external landscaping (Use Class C3(b)) at Kettlewell House, Kettlewell Lane, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1PW.

(i)              23/01639/FM

Amendments to external layout including alterations to parking layouts, vehicle movements and rearrangement of external storage areas.  New double entrance doors into existing building.  New external lights fitted to building elevation at Travis Perkins, Hamlin Way, Hardwick Narrows, King’s Lynn

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The case officer outlined the proposals to the Sub-Group via a power-point presentation.  It was explained that so far there had been no objections raised from statutory consultees.  Both NCC Highways and National Highways whilst raising no objection had asked for a condition to be imposed regarding outdoor lighting due to the proximity with the A47.  In relation to flood risk, there had been no comments received from the Environment Agency, but the Emergency Planning Officer had raised no objection,

The Chair then invited the Sub-Group to ask any questions:

The Chair made reference to the fact that for both applications, the applicants had been asked to sign-up for the flood warning system and asked if this was general for all applications.   The case officer explained that this was normally added as an informative onto the decision if granted and had been suggested by the Council’s Emergency Planning Officer.  It would then be up to the applicants to sign up to it.

The Chair added that she had noticed that Natural England had been unable to access the documents and asked if they had been able to comment.  The case officer advised that they had been re-consulted once the issue had been resolved. 

The case officer advised that in relation to the condition requested by Norfolk County Council and National Highways, the glare had been restricted by the angle of the lighting and both organisations were content with this condition. The condition would be attached to any permission if granted.

RESOLVED:   That the Sub-Group had no objections to the application.

(ii)             23/01741/FM

Demolition and clearance of existing building and the construction of a new Specialised Supported Housing Scheme comprising of a two-storey residential building containing 10 self-contained supported living apartments together with seven self-contained supported living bungalows, and associated open space, access roads, parking and external landscaping (Use Class C3(b)) at Kettlewell House, Kettlewell Lane, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

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The Principal Planner outlined the proposals to the Sub-Group via a power-point presentation.  She explained that not all of the statutory consultee responses had been received to date and the consultation period had not expired.

The Principal Planner explained that the vehicular access was shown to be coming from the west of the site and a smaller lane at the south.  The proposed elevations were displayed to the Sub-Group and photographs of the site.  It was confirmed that the existing public footpath would be retained.

With regards to the view southwards along Kettlewell Lane, the wall which was part of a Scheduled Ancient Monument could be seen.

It was explained that the public consultation exercise  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

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The next meeting, if required, would be held on 2023 Thursday 30 November 2023 at 4.30 pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, King’s Lynn.