Development & Planning Minutes (Signed) 07-09-2020
Minutes of a Meeting of the Development & Planning Committee
Held on Monday 7th September 2020 at 6.00pm via Zoom
Attendance:
Councillor C O’Neill (Chairman)
Councillor R Hood
Councillor A Appleby
Councillor P Hulbert
Councillor A Drummond
Councillor M Jefferys
Also Present: Debbie Baines – Town Clerk, Cathy Whitaker – RFO, Julie Ashton – Minute Assistant and 1 Member of the Public.
Minutes
D/20/09/1
Chairman to announce that proceedings are being recorded and to advise that all participants will be muted by the host of the meeting who will unmute the individual the chairman has invited to speak
The Chairman opened the meeting and announced that proceedings were being recorded. All participants would be muted and would be unmuted when the Chairman invited individuals to speak. There were no requests from others to record the meeting.
D/20/09/2
Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs Caesar, Kerby and Fitzgerald.
D/20/09/3
Declaration of members interests & to remind councillors of the need to keep up to date their register of member’s interests and to consider any requests received for member’s dispensation
None noted.
D/20/09/4
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 17th August 2020 and matters arising
Members received the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 17th August 2020 and the following was agreed:
D/20/09/4.01 Resolved
That the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 17th August 2020 be adopted and signed as a true record by the Chairman of the Development & Planning Committee.
There were no matters arising.
D/20/09/5
Public participation ‘an invitation to members of the public to put questions/statements of not more than 3 minutes duration. No resolutions can be made but councillors are very happy for matters relating to the town to be brought to their attention
None noted.
D/20/09/6
Impact or Newmarket neighbourhood plan policies on applications being considered
The policies were considered for the applications for weeks 33, 34 & 35. Policy 17 regarding green spaces would apply to application DC/20/1188/FUL.
D/20/09/7
Planning Applications
Week 33
D/20/09/7/1
DC/20/1188/FUL – Planning Application – 1no dwelling with associated landscaping and access – Plot North of 10 Weston Way Newmarket Suffolk.
D/20/09/7.01 Resolved
The Committee objected on the grounds of a loss of amenity, and green open space and impact on neighbouring properties.
D/20/09/7/2
DC/20/1268/ADV – Application for Advertisement Consent – 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign – Goodwin Business Park, Ucatt Willie Snaith Road Newmarket Suffolk.
D/20/09/7.02 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/20/09/7/3
DC/20/1276/TPO – TPO 004 (2012) Tree Preservation Order – 1no. Yew (T1 on plan T15 on order) reduce by up to 1.5 metres over driveway – 1 Arborfield Drive Newmarket Suffolk.
D/20/09/7.03 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee Does Not Object to this application.
D/20/07/7/4
DC/20/1293/TCA – Trees in a Conservation Area Notification – (i)1no. Cherry (C1 on plan) Fell (ii) 1no. Beech (B1 on plan) and 1no. Sycamore (S1 on plan) raise crown by up to 2 metres from property roof and wall and cut back lower limbs over neighbouring property by up to 3 metres – Terrace House Queensberry Road Newmarket.
D/20/09/7.04 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee Does Not Object to this application.
Week 34- There were no applications to consider
Week35
D/20/09/7/5
DC/20/1336/HH – Householder Planning Application – (i) single storey front extension (ii) 1st floor extension above garage with single storey link to main dwelling – 8 Western Way Newmarket.
D/20/09/7.05 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/20/09/8
Amended and Deferred Planning Applications
DC/20/0821/FUL – Planning Application – (i) 1no. stable block (ii) extension to existing barn to house horsewalker and treadmill (iii) access alterations (following demolition of front stable block, garage and open sided lean-tos) – St Gatian Cottage Stables, Vicarage Road, Newmarket. The amended application to remove the proposed bungalow was considered and the following was agreed:
D/20/09/8.01 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/20/09/9
East Cambs Planning Applications
None noted.
D/20/09/10
To receive results of applications as determined by West Suffolk and plans withdrawn
West Suffolk Planning Determinations received during weeks 33, 34 & 35.
| Applications | Description | Address | WS Decision | NTC Decision |
| DC/19/0928/HH | Householder Planning Application – (i) single storey front extension incorporating alterations to garage (ii) single storey rear extension (iii) replacement render (iv) replacement and alterations to windows (v) replace chimney stack (following removal of existing) | Barkway House 18 Bury Road Newmarket | Approved | No objections |
| DC/20/0848/TPO | TPO 032 (1960) Tree Preservation Order – 1no. Horse chestnut (T1 on plan and A1 on order). Reduce lateral crown spread of upper crown to south by up to 1.5 metres. Crown raise to 4 metres above ground level to south. | 14 Paget Place Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections |
| DC/20/1033/ADV | Application for Advertisement Consent – 1no. internally illuminated freestanding gantry sign | Unit 3A
Newmarket Retail Park Oaks Drive Newmarket Suffolk |
Refused | No objections |
| DC/20/1091/TPO | TPO/2012/04 Tree Preservation Order – 3no. Sycamores (G2 on plan T3,T4 and T5 on order) – reduce to previous reduction points | TPO 04 (2000) Tree Preservation Order- 1no. Beech (T1 on plan and order)- Overall crown reduction by up to 3 metres | Approved | No objections |
D/20/09/11
Delegation Panel Decisions
The following Delegated Panel decisions were noted:
Ashley House – Approved
3 Newmarket Retail park – ADV – Refused
Cllr Drummond advised in his role as District Councillor that as Portfolio Holder for Planning at West Suffolk Council, should a town or parish council submit an objection to an application, he would be asking that these be considered by Planning Committee as a matter of course.
D/20/09/12
To discuss any Licensing Applications
None noted.
D/20/09/13
Reform of the planning system – MHCLG/NALC consultation
The importance off the reform to the planning system and the relevant deadlines for a response were noted and the following was agreed:
D/20/09/13.01 Resolved
That a Working Group be set up comprising of Cllrs O’Neill, Jefferys, Hood and Appleby with terms of reference to formulate a response to the Reform of the Planning System. That an Extraordinary Full Council meeting be held on Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 6:00pm to consider the first response.
D/20/09/14
Correspondence
DC/20/0134/FUL – 58 Granby Street Newmarket – the responses from West Suffolk were noted.
A request from West Suffolk to attend a meeting regarding the McDonald’s advertising application was considered and an invitation to attend the Extraordinary Council meeting to be held on Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 6:00pm would be sent.
D/20/09/15
Date of next meeting
Monday 21st September 2020 at 6.00pm via Zoom.
D/20/09/16
To note any items for next meeting
None noted.
Meeting closed at 6:35pm.
Signed: By the Chairman Date: 21 / 09 / 2020