Agenda item

To consider and determine the attached Schedule 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) – (ix) below, where appropriate, to the conditions and reasons or grounds of refusal, set out in the schedules signed by the Chair.

 

(i)            24/01561/F

West Walton: Land SW of The Bungalow, Common Road, South Walton Highway, Norfolk, PE14 7ER: Retrospective change of use of previously developed land to enable standing of a residential static caravan and storage of one touring caravan and ancillary works

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained that the application sought full planning permission (retrospective) for the siting of a static caravan and storage of one touring caravan, for occupation by Gypsy and Travellers, on land South West of The Bungalow, Common Road South, Walton Highway.

 

The application site was outside of the Development Boundary for Walton Highway and therefore within the wider countryside for the purposes of planning policy.  However the site was allocated as a proposed G&T site (GT15) within the main modifications of the Local Plan Review.

 

The site was within Flood Zone 3 within the Borough Council’s SFRA (2018).

 

The application had been referred to the Committee for determination at the request of Councillor Kirk and as it had been deferred from the February Planning Committee Meeting.

 

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

 

In accordance with Standing Order 34, Councillor Kirk (Ward Member) addressed the Committee and outlined his concerns in relation to the application.

 

Councillor Blunt proposed a site visit be carried out which was seconded by Councillor Spikings and after having been put to the vote, was carried (6 votes for and 5 against).

 

RESOLVED: That the application be adjourned, the site visited, and the application determined at the reconvened meeting of the Committee.

 

The Committee then adjourned for a comfort break at 10.27 am and reconvened at 10.37 am.

 

(ii)          23/02246/F

Bircham: Well Cottage, Lynn Road, Great Bircham, King’s Lynn, PE31 6RJ: Demolition of existing Well Cottage and replacement with FOUR new dwellings (previous application 21/00713/F)

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained the application site related to a two storey detached dwelling known as Well Cottage, situated on the western side of Crow Lane, Great Bircham.

 

The existing dwelling, driveway and garden to the rear were contained within the development boundary of the village, with the larger garden area to the south of the access driveway located outside of the settlement boundary of the village.

 

The application sought full planning permission for the construction of four detached dwellings following demolition of the existing dwelling.

 

The application related to an amended design of an extant consent for four dwellings (ref: 21/00713/F).

 

Great Bircham was classified as a Rural Village according to Policy CS02 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy, where limited minor development was supported which met the needs of the settlement.  Under the new Local Plan which had recently been endorsed at Cabinet, the site lied within Tier 5 of the Settlement Hierarchy, which was also classified as a Rural Village, where residential development would be supported within development boundaries.

 

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

 

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

 

The Committee’s attention was drawn to the late correspondence.

 

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, Chris Henson (objecting) and Jordan Cribb (supporting) addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

 

In accordance with Standing Order 34, Councillor Morley (Ward Member) addressed the Committee and outlined his concerns in relation to the application.

 

Councillor Spikings asked whether there should be a condition to cover if a hedge was to be taken out, when they could do it, because of the bird nesting season.

 

Councillor Bubb raised concerns in relation to the space on the site and felt that the site was not large enough for four plots and commented that three dwellings would be more acceptable.  He added that he was inclined to vote against the application.

 

Councillor Devulapalli agreed with Councillor Bubb’s comments and added that the site would be overcrowded, neighbouring properties would feel overlooked by the proposed plots and felt that the area would lose its character.  She added that she was also inclined to vote against the application.

 

Councillor Coates echoed other Members comments and asked if the size of the turning area would be any different if there were three plots on the site.  He added that he would be more inclined to support the application if three plots were being proposed.  The Case Officer advised the turning area had not been measured and explained that from viewing it on the site, she did not have any concerns with it.

 

The Planning Control Manager confirmed that there was not a condition seeking the retention of the hedge which Councillor Spiking’s asked about and suggested adding an extra condition for retaining the existing hedgerows.

 

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 (9 votes for, 4 against and 1 abstention).

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved as recommended, subject to include an extra condition related to retention of the existing hedgerows.

 

(iii)         24/01167/F

Brancaster: 3 Saw Mill Road, Brancaster, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8AJ: Extensions, alterations and remodelling of dwelling and proposed outbuilding

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained the application site related to a detached bungalow; No.3 Saw Mill, Brancaster.

 

The application sought full planning permission for the construction of extensions and alterations to create a two storey dwelling.

 

Brancaster was classified as a Key Rural Service Centre within the Settlement Hierarchy of the Core Strategy and Tier 4 (Key Rural Service Centre) under the new Local Plan.

 

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

 

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

 

The Committee’s attention was drawn to the late correspondence.

 

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, Jordan Cribb (supporting)

addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

 

In accordance with Standing Order 34, Councillor de Winton addressed the

Committee and outlined his concerns in relation 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 and 1 against).

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved as recommended.

 

(iv)         24/01970/F

Leziate: Ashwicken Hall, 21 Church Lane, Ashwicken, King’s Lynn, PE32 1LN: Proposed change of use of agricultural field to residential garden land with proposed outbuildings, boundary treatment and landscaping

 

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Councillors Anota, Everett and de Whalley left the meeting during consideration of the item.

 

The Case Officer introduced the report and explained the proposal was for the change of use of agricultural land, approximately 0.45ha in size, to residential garden associated with Ashwicken Hall.  The application also included the siting of a proposed greenhouse, boundary treatments, and ornamental landscaping within and around the application site.

 

The site was currently open agricultural land with soft landscaping along the west boundary with Ashwicken Hall.

 

The site was located in Ashwicken, which was classified as a Rural Village within the Site Allocation and Development Management Policies Plan (SADMPP) 2016, or a Tier 6 (Smaller Village and Hamlet) settlement under the Local Plan 2021 - 2040.

 

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

 

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

 

The Case Officer highlighted to the Committee that late representations had been submitted after the deadline and explained that the Applicant’s representative was in support of the application and raised no new issues.

 

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, David Flux (supporting)

addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

 

Councillor Devulapalli outlined her support for the application and proposed that the application be approved.

 

Other Members of the Committee outlined their support for the application.

 

Councillor Ryves seconded the proposal to approve the application.  Councillor Devulapalli outlined her planning reasons for approving the application, in that it contributed to enhanced biodiversity and an enhancement to the hall.  The proposal would accord with paragraphs 187, 192 and 216 of the NPPF plus new Local Plan Policies LP19, LP20.  Conditions would be agreed by the Chair and Vice Chair and to remove permitted development rights.

 

The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the proposal to approve the application and, after having been put to the vote was carried (10 votes for and 1 against).

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions following consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair, contrary to the recommendation, for the following reasons:

 

Members considered that it contributed to enhanced biodiversity and an enhancement to the hall.  The proposal would accord with paragraphs 187, 192 and 216 of the NPPF plus new Local Plan Policies LP19, LP20.

 

Councillor de Winton left the meeting.

 

(v)          24/02190/F

Methwold: Land Between 12 And 16, The Avenue, Brookville, Norfolk, IP26 4RF: Variation of Conditions 1 and 4 of Planning Permission 24/00302/F: Replacement of existing bungalow with chalet dwelling and detached garage/annexe

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained that the application sought

planning permission for the variation of Conditions 1 and 4 of Planning Permission

24/00302/F: Replacement of existing bungalow with chalet dwelling and detached

garage/annexe at Land Between 12 and 16, The Avenue, Brookville.

 

Brookville was classified as a Smaller Village and Hamlet under the settlement

hierarchy of Policy CS02 of the Core Strategy (2011). Smaller Villages and Hamlets

did not have development boundaries within the Core Strategy and therefore the site

was located within the countryside.

 

In the new Local Plan Brookville was classed as a Smaller Village and Hamlet under

Tier 6 of Policy LP01 - Spatial Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy.  Unlike the Core

Strategy Smaller Villages and Hamlets had development boundaries in the emerging

Local Plan.

 

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

 

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

 

The Case Officer highlighted to the Committee that the only late correspondence which related to the application was to do with the Local Plan updates.

 

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, Martin French (objecting)

addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

 

Councillor Storey raised concerns and was inclined to vote against the application.

 

Several other Members of the Committee agreed with Councillor Storey and were

inclined to vote against the application.

 

Councillor Ryves proposed that the application be refused.

 

Councillor Everett seconded the proposal to refuse the application.  Councillor Ryves outlined his planning reasons for refusing the application, in that it had not been constructed in line with the authority granted by the original planning application.

 

The Assistant Director explained that the reasons for refusal proposed would not be capable of being defended at an appeal.

 

Councillor Ryves stated that he would withdraw his proposal to refuse 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, it was carried (6 votes

for, 1 against and 6 abstentions).

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved as recommended.

 

The Committee then adjourned at 12.50 pm and reconvened at 1.20 pm.

 

Councillor Bubb left the meeting.

 

(vi)         25/00198/F

North Wootton: 24 Ford Avenue, North Wootton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3QS: VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/02202/CU: Change of use from domestic converted garage to tattoo studio

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained that planning permission had been granted under application 23/02202/CU for the change of use from a domestic converted garage to a tattoo studio.  This was conditioned by Planning Committee on the 4^th of March 2024 for a temporary 12-month period expiring on the 5^th of March 2025 unless a further application for planning permission to retain the development was submitted.  The reason for the condition was to protect the amenity of the locality in accordance with Policy DM15 of the SADMPP and the provisions of the NPPF.

 

The application, made under Section 73 of the Town and County Planning Act, sought to remove Condition 1 of planning permission 23/02202/CU to enable permanent use of the tattoo studio.

 

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

 

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

 

The Committee’s attention was drawn to the late correspondence.

 

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, Daniel Wells (supporting)

addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

 

The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the recommendation to approve the application, subject to the amendment to Condition 4 and, after having been put to the vote was carried unanimously.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved as recommended, subject to Condition 4 being amended to read:

 

There shall be no more than one client attending at any one time.  Prior booking of appointments to the tattoo studio shall be made with a margin of a minimum of one hour between appointments.

 

(vii)        24/02156/F

Outwell: 1 Liege Cottages, 14 Basin Road, Outwell, Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14 8TQ: Application to change a temporary use into a permanent use for a change of use of dwellinghouse to a mixed use as a dwellinghouse and for the keeping and breeding of up to 16 dogs together with the retention of kennel buildings, a cat building and open runs and a proposed field shelter

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained that temporary planning permission (23/00940/F) for one year had been granted at Planning Committee in 2024 for the retrospective change of use of the site to a mixed use as a dwellinghouse and for the keeping and breeding of up to 16 dogs, together with the retention of kennel buildings, a cat building, open runs and a proposed field shelter.  The application sought to change the previous temporary change of use to a permanent consent.

 

The site was located on the south side of Basin Road, to the rear of the donor dwelling 1 Liege Cottages.  Whilst the semi-detached main dwelling was within the built-up extent of Outwell and within the development boundary, the application site was outside the development boundary and therefore classified as countryside.  The proposal was to permanently continue the change of use of part of the residential garden to a sui generis use for the commercial breeding and selling of puppies together with associated development and uses.  The proposal therefore also involved the permanent retention of a kennel building and run, a cat building and field shelter within the exercise area (field).  The business currently had a breeding licence for up to 16 adult dogs and maximum of 3 litters on site at any one time.

 

The application had been referred to the Committee as the Parish Council objected to the proposal which was at variance to the Officer recommendation and the Sifting Panel wished the application to be determined at Planning Committee.

 

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

 

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, William Smith (objecting) and Chris Jones (supporting) addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

 

In accordance with Standing Order 34, Councillor Crofts (Ward Member) addressed the Committee and outlined his concerns in relation to the application.

 

The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the recommendation to

approve the application, subject to the amendment to Condition 3 and, after having

been put to the vote was carried (8 votes for, 1 against and 3 abstentions).

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved as recommended, subject to

Condition 3 (5^th bullet point) being amended to read:

 

No more than 1 customer vehicle may visit the site at any one time by appointment only between the hours of 10:00 AM and 18:00 PM Monday to Sunday.

 

Councillor Storey left the meeting.

 

(viii)      25/00251/F

Tilney St Lawrence: Ras Dara, 121 High Road, Tilney cum Islington, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BH: Proposed rear and first floor extension, and internal alterations

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained that the application sought

planning permission for a single storey rear/side and first floor extensions to an

existing dwellinghouse.

 

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

 

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

 

The Committee’s attention was drawn to the late correspondence.

 

In accordance with Standing Order 34, Councillor Ayres (Ward Member) addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

 

Councillor Devulapalli outlined her support for the application and proposed that the application be approved.

 

Councillor Ryves seconded the proposal to approve the application.  Councillor Devulapalli outlined her planning reasons for approving the application, in that it was not detrimental to the appearance of the street scene therefore, being in accordance with LP18 and LP21.  Conditions would be agreed by the Chair and Vice Chair

 

The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the proposal to approve the application and, after having been put to the vote was carried unanimously.

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions following consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair, contrary to the recommendation, for the following reasons:

 

Members considered that it was not detrimental to the appearance of the street scene and therefore would be, in accordance with LP18 and LP21.

 

(ix)         25/00055/F

Wretton: Land SW of The Coach House, Low Road, Wretton, Norfolk, PE33 9QN: VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/01376/F: Proposed Detached Dwelling and Garage

 

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The Case Officer introduced the report and explained that the application site was

situated on the southwest side of Low Road in Wretton, approximately 43m from the

West Dereham, Church Road, Wretton Fen Drove, and Low Road intersection.

 

The application sought consent under Section 73 of the Town and County Planning

1990 (as amended) to vary approved plans for the development approved under

planning reference 23/01376/F for a new detached dwelling and garage.

 

The application had been referred to the Committee by the Sifting Panel due to

Parish Council objection.

 

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

 

Councillor Blunt proposed that the application be refused.

 

Councillor de Whalley seconded the proposal to refuse the application.  Councillor Blunt outlined his planning reasons for refusing the application, in that it was not in keeping with the rest of the street scene.

 

After further debate, Councillor Blunt withdrew his proposal to refuse the application due to it being difficult to provide a planning reason as to why it should be refused.

 

The Planning Control Manager commented that an additional condition be imposed to ensure that it was custom and self-build.

 

The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the recommendation to

approve the application, subject to including additional Conditions relating to glazing

to resolve any potential light pollution, hedging and custom and self-build and, after

having been put to the vote was carried (8 votes for and 3 against).

 

RESOLVED: That the application be approved as recommended, subject to

Including additional Conditions, as outlined above.