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Development & Planning Minutes (Signed) 17-05-2021

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Development & Planning Committee held on Monday 17th May 2021 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
Councillor K Yarrow

Also Present: D Baines – Town Clerk, C Whitaker – RFO, J Ashton – Minute Assistant, 1 Member of the Press and 2 Members of the Public.

D/21/05/16 Chairman to Read the Fire Safety Notice and Announce that Proceedings may be filmed or Recorded.
The Chairman opened the meeting and read out the Fire Safety Notice and confirmed that proceedings may be filmed or recorded.

D/21/05/17 Apologies
None noted.

D/21/05/18 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
Cllrs Appleby and Hood declared a non-pecuniary interest in application DC/21/0966/TCA. A Group dispensation was requested for application DC/21/0967/TCA.

D/21/05/19 To Confirm the Minutes of the Meeting Held on Monday 4th May 2021 and Matters Arising
Members received the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 4th May 2021 and the following was agreed:

D/21/05/19.01 Resolved
That the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 4th May 2021 be adopted and signed as a true record by the Chairman of the Development & Planning Committee.

There were no matters arising.

D/21/05/20 Public Open Session
A resident spoke to application DC/21/0842/FUL and raised concerns regarding overdevelopment and pedestrian safety along Woodditon Road.

A proposal was made to bring application DC/21/0842/FUL forward and the following was agreed:

D/21/05/20.01 Resolved
That application DC/21/0842/FUL be brought forward.

DC/21/0842/FUL – Planning application – Cross boundary application (East Cambridgeshire District Council) – eight dwellings and associated external works Plot 1 Land West Of 104 Crockford Road Woodditon Road Newmarket Suffolk.

D/21/05/20.02 Resolved
The Committee objected on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site and highway safety for pedestrians that have not been addressed. The Committee requests that the development does not go ahead until Section 106 money is used to install a foot bridge over the railway line and safety improvements are made to the footpath along Woodditon Road.

A member of the public left the meeting.
D/21/05/21 Impact of Newmarket Neighbourhood Plan Policies on Applications Being Considered
The NNP Tree Policy applied to the tree applications.

D/21/05/22 Planning Applications
Week commencing 26/04/2021
D/21/05/22/1 DC/21/0956/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one Maple (on plan) fell – Clifton House 41 Old Station Road Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.01 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of healthy trees. The Committee objected to this application and requested that the application be submitted to the Tree Officer for consideration. If the tree is to be felled, that it be felled outside of the bird nesting season and the Committee requests that suitable replacements be planted.

D/21/05/22/2 DC/21/0941/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one Horse
chestnut (T1 on plan) – crown lift to 7 metres above ground level on north side only; one Sycamore (T2 on plan) – crown lift to 7 metres above ground level on north side; reduce remaining lower lateral limbs on the north side only by up to 1 metre to clear the boundary fence – 14 Malcolm Way Newmarket.

D/21/05/227.02 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.

Cllr Hood declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following application and did not vote.
D/21/05/22/3 DC/21/0896/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one Horse
Chestnut (T1 on plan) reduce south west lowest limb up to two metres, one Walnut (T2 on plan) overall crown reduce by two metres, one Sycamore (T3 on plan) overall crown reduce by two metres, one Cypress (T4 on plan) fell, one Walnut (T5 on plan) overall crown reduce by two metres, four Sycamore (T6, T7, T8, T9 on plan) pollard to eight metres above ground level – The Belt 56 And 58 Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk.

D/21/05/22.03 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of healthy trees. The Committee objected to this application and requested that the application be submitted to the Tree Officer for consideration. If the tree is to be felled, that it be felled outside of the bird nesting season and the Committee requests that suitable replacements be planted.

D/21/05/22/4 DC/21/0897/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – three cypresses (grp 1 on plan) reduce height by 4.5 metres and cut back overhang over neighbours garden by two metres – 20 Mill Hill Newmarket Suffolk.

D/21/05/11.04 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.

D/21/05/22/5 DC/21/0845/TPO – TPO 01 (1990) tree preservation order – one Beech (T1 on plan within A1 on order) thin canopy by up to15%, reduce one limb growing towards house and one limb growing towards the right of the garden by two metres ,and reduce limb growing to left of garden by one metre – 6 Churchill Avenue Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.05 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.

Cllr Appleby declared a non-pecuniary in the following application and did not vote.
D/21/05/22/6 DC/21/0803/TPO – TPO 13 (2005) tree preservation order – one Horse chestnut (T1 on plan and order) re-pollard overall crown by up to three metres to previous pollard points 8 Saint Albans Newmarket.

D/21/0/22.06 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.

D/21/05/22/7 DC/21/0767/VAR – Planning application – variation of condition 2 of DC/20/0729/FUL to allow use of revised plans for seven commercial use units (use class B1) and associated works (demolition of existing commercial unit) – 7 Laureate Paddocks Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.07 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.

Week commencing 03/05/2021
A Group dispensation was requested for the following application.
D/21/05/22/8 DC/21/0967/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – two Cherry (T1 and T2 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to two metres – Memorial Hall 144 High Street Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.08 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.

Cllrs Appleby and Hood declared a non-pecuniary in the following application and did not vote.
D/21/05/22/9 DC/21/0966/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one Sycamore (T1 on plan) fell 5A Stanley House Bungalows Bury Road Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.09 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of healthy trees. The Committee objected to this application and requested that the application be submitted to the Tree Officer for consideration. If the tree is to be felled, that it be felled outside of the bird nesting season and the Committee requests that suitable replacements be planted.

D/21/05/22/10 DC/21/0899/TPO – TPO 02 (1980) tree preservation order – a. one Sycamore (T86 on plan) reduce height and spread above stables by up to three metres b. one Horse chestnut (T83 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to four metres – 8 Cecil Lodge Close Falmouth Avenue Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.10 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.

D/21/05/22/11 DC/21/0883/TPO – TPO/1990/03 – Tree preservation order – one Beech (T1 on plan, G2 on order) remove unfused crossing branches; reduce mid and lower crown by 1.5-2 meters from the north easterly crown through to the south westerly crown; remove hanging branches and tidy sprags – 57 Drinkwater Close Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.11 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.

D/21/05/22/12 DC/21/0872/HH – Householder planning application – a. two storey
extension to side b. porch to side elevation c. detached cart lodge to front d. roof window to rear roof e. render to front, side and rear elevations – Willoughby Cottage Fordham Road Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.12 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.

D/21/05/22/13 DC/21/0783/HH – Householder planning application – front porch – 23 Drinkwater Close Newmarket.

D/21/05/22.13 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.

D/21/05/23 Amended and Deferred Planning Applications
None noted.

D/21/05/24 East Cambs Planning Applications
A request was made for a copy of the Committee’s objection to application DC/21/0842/FUL be sent to East Cambs District Council.

D/21/05/25 To Receive Results of Applications as Determined by West Suffolk and Plans Withdrawn
West Suffolk Planning Determinations received during weeks commencing, 26/04/2021 & 03/05/2021.

Applications Description Address WS Decision NTC Decision
DC/21/0779/TE1 | Determination in respect of Development by

Telecommunications Code systems operators –

proposed 18m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround

Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

 Street Record George Lambton Avenue Newmarket

Suffolk

 Withdrawn Not considered
DC/21/0457/HH Householder planning application – conversion of

outbuilding to ancillary annexe

 Rosebank 4 Rayes Lane Newmarket Approved No objections
DC/21/0261/TPO TPO 032 (1960) tree preservation order – one Beech

(T1 on plan within A1 on order) – crown raising to 6

metres above ground level

 17 Wyndham Way Newmarket Approved No objections
DC/20/2047/ADV Application for advertisement consent – two internally illuminated digital totem signs with static BID map to replace existing signage 98 High Street Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objections
DC/20/1968/FUL Planning application – 1. Conversion of stables at first

floor level, and associated alterations, to provide

ancillary accommodation for two members of staff and two guest bedrooms 2. Walkway to connect the dwelling and first floor ancillary accommodation 3. Re-tile roof stables 4. Demolition of flint walls at entranceway to stable yard

 Hurworth House Fordham Road Newmarket Approved No objections
DC/20/1889/FUL Planning application – installation of extraction unit and flue pipe 4-5 Crown Walk Newmarket Approved No objections
DCON(C)/17/2676 | Application to Discharge Conditions 17 (External Lighting Strategy), 18 (Obscured Window Details) and 19 (Plant or Machinery Details) of DC/17/2676/FUL Kininvie Fordham Road Newmarket Approved Not considered
DCON(D)/17/1881 Application to discharge conditions nine (materials)

and 30 (energy strategy) of DC/17/1881/FUL

 Development Site Aldi South Drive Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk

 

 Approved Not considered
DC/21/0680/TCA Trees in a conservation area notification – a. one Horse chestnut (T1 on plan) fell, b. group of Leylandii (G1 on plan) reduce height to 3 metres above ground level Mesnil Warren 40 Bury Road Newmarket Approved Objected
DC/21/0424/HH Householder planning application – single storey side

extension

 5 Wragg Drive Newmarket Approved No objections
DCON(B)/17/1881 Application to discharge conditions 6 (construction

management plan), 7 (deliveries management plan), 13 (cycle storage and changing facilities), 18 (surface

water SCC Floods), 19 (surface water management), 20 (surface water EA), 21 (contamination EA) 22

(contamination) and 24 (window glazing and

ventilation) of DC/17/1881/FUL

 Development Site Aldi South Drive Exning Road Newmarket

Suffolk

 Approved Not considered

D/21/05/26 Delegation Panel Decisions
DC/21/0424/HH – Householder planning application – single storey side extension – – 5 Wragg Drive Newmarket.

The option to grant approval was noted.

D/21/05/27 To Discuss any Licensing Applications
Non noted.

D/21/05/28 Correspondence
None noted.

D/21/05/29 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 7th June 2021 at 6.00pm at the Memorial Hall.

D/21/05/30 To Note any Items for Next Meeting
None noted.

Meeting closed at 6:29pm.

 

signed by the Chairman                                                         Date 07/06/2021

Summary of Resolutions/Recommendations

Resolution/Recommendation Resolution/Recommendation Wording
D/21/05/20.02 Resolved The Committee objected on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site and highway safety for pedestrians that have not been addressed.  The Committee requests that the development does not go ahead until Section 106 money is used to install a foot bridge over the railway line and safety improvements are made to the footpath along Woodditon Road.
D/21/05/22.01 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of healthy trees.  The Committee objected to this application and requested that the application be submitted to the Tree Officer for consideration.  If the tree is to be felled, that it be felled outside of the bird nesting season and the Committee requests that suitable replacements be planted.
D/21/05/22.02 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.
D/21/05/22.03 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of healthy trees.  The Committee objected to this application and requested that the application be submitted to the Tree Officer for consideration.  If the tree is to be felled, that it be felled outside of the bird nesting season and the Committee requests that suitable replacements be planted.
D/21/05/22.04 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.
D/21/05/22.05 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.
D/21/05/22.06 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.
D/21/05/22.07 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.
D/21/05/22.08 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.
D/21/05/22.09 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of healthy trees.  The Committee objected to this application and requested that the application be submitted to the Tree Officer for consideration.  If the tree is to be felled, that it be felled outside of the bird nesting season and the Committee requests that suitable replacements be planted.
D/21/05/22.10 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.
D/21/05/22.11 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree work being carried out, outside of the bird nesting season.
D/21/05/22.12 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.
D/21/05/22.13 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.