Development and Planning Minutes (signed) 06-07-2021
Minutes of a Meeting of the Development & Planning Committee
Held on Monday 7th June 2021 at 6.00pm
Attendance:
Councillor C O’Neill (Chairman)
Councillor A Appleby
Councillor A Drummond
Councillor D Hall
Councillor R Hood
Councillor P Hulbert
Councillor M Jefferys
Also Present: C Whitaker, Acting Town Clerk,
J Ashton – Minute Assistant
1 Member of the Press
and 1 Member of the Public
Minute
D/21/06/1 To Elect a Chairman
Cllr Jefferys nominated Cllr O’Neill. There were no other nominations and a vote was taken. The following was agreed:
D/21/06/1.01 Resolved
That Cllr O’Neill be elected as the Chairman of the D&P Committee for 2021/2022
D/21/06/2 To Elect a Vice Chairman
Cllr Appleby nominated Cllr Jefferys. There were no other nominations and a vote was taken. The following was agreed:
D/21/06/2.01 Resolved
That Cllr Jefferys be elected as the Vice Chairman of the D&P Committee for 2021/2022.
D/21/06/3 Chairman to Read the Fire Safety Notice and Announce that Proceedings May be Filmed or Recorded
The Chairman opened the meeting read out the fire safety briefing and announced that no fire alarm was planned and that the meeting may be filmed or recorded.
D/21/06/4 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs Berry, Clover and Fitzgerald. Cllrs Crissall has stepped down from the committee.
D/21/06/5 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/21/06/6 To Confirm the Minutes of the Meeting Held on 17th May 2021 and any Matters Arising
Members received the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 17th May 2021 and the following was agreed:
D/21/06/6.01 Resolved
That the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 7th May 2021 be adopted and signed as a true record by the Chairman of the Development & Planning Committee.
There were no matters arising.
D/21/06/7 Public Open Session
A member of the Press raised a concern regarding issues with an Air BnB property in Mill Hill where the owner is not in residence. Cllr Hood advised that West Suffolk Council were aware and were taking actions. This item will be added to next D&P agenda.
D/21/06/8 Impact of Newmarket Neighbourhood Plan Policies on Applications Being Considered
The NNP Tree Policy applied to the tree applications along with Policies 1 & 4.
D/21/06/9 Planning Applications
Week commencing 10/05/2021
D/21/06/9/1 DC/21/1055/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notice – one Pine (T1 on plan) – fell – 3 Falmouth Gardens Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.01 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the tree being felled, outside of the bird nesting season.
Councillor Hood declared a non-pecuniary interest.
D/21/06/9/2 DC/21/1010/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one Yew (T004 on plan)
lateral crown reduction by 2 metres from corner of building – Bassett House 29 Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk.
D/21/06/9.02 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.
A member of the public joined the meeting.
D/21/06/9/3 DC/21/0943/ADV – Application for advertisement consent – internally illuminated double sided advertising panel forming one end to an existing bus shelter – Footpath outside Mce House 351 Exning Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.03 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/21/06/9/4 DC/21/0913/FUL – Planning application – one dwelling – Land Rear of 2 Park Avenue
Newmarket Suffolk.
D/21/06/9.04 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections subject to the Fire Service advice to install sprinklers being applied and that the start of the driveway be paved leading on to the road.
D/21/06/9/5 DC/21/0863/FUL – Planning application – one dwelling – Land 257 Hethersett Close Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.05 Resolved
The Committee objected on the grounds of it being an overdevelopment of the site, lack of parking, loss of privacy to adjoining properties, impact on nature and conservation, bio diversity issues and the effect on the character of the street scene.
D/21/06/9/6 DC/21/0787/HH – Householder planning application – 1. single storey side extension 2.
Fibre cement cladding to southwest elevation – 2 Andrew Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.06 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
Week commencing 17/05/2021
D/21/06/9/7 DC/21/0978/HH – Householder planning application – single storey extension to side and rear elevations – 60 Weston Way Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.07 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/21/06/9/8 DC/21/0970/HH – Householder planning application – dropped kerb and gravelled parking area – 302 Exning Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.08 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/21/06/9/9 DC/21/0945/HH – Householder planning application – dropped kerb – 300 Exning Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.09 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/21/06/9/10 DC/21/0940/HH – Householder planning application – dropped kerb – 304 Exning Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.10 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/21/06/9/11 DC/21/0604/FUL – Planning application – a. construction of one dwelling b. conversion of existing detached garage to dwelling c. associated car port, outbuildings, parking, garden and associated infrastructure – Nowell Lodge Fordham Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.11 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
Week commencing 24/05/2021
D/21/06/9/12 DC/21/1167/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one Sycamore (T1 on plan) fell – Fairstead House School Fordham Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.12 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections, but requested that replanting be carried out
D/21/06/9/13 DC/21/1126/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – Two Silver birch (T1 and T2 on plan) and one Holly (t3 on plan) – fell – Jockey Club Chambers 11 High Street Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.13 Resolved
The Committee deferred this application to receive the documentation.
D/21/06/9/14 DC/21/1026/FUL – Planning application – a. extension and refurbishment of existing stables with two apartments at first floor; b. three detached dwellings with associated landscaping and parking – Calder Park Stables Hamilton Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/9.14 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections subject the dwelling only being used by staff employed at the stable and on condition that the dwellings cannot be sold separately.
D/21/06/9/15 DC/21/0994/TPO – Tree protection order – one Sycamore (T016 on plan in area A4 on order) one Elm (To17 on plan in area A4) two Beeches (T020 and T015 on plan in area A4) fell – Tree Belt Godolphin Stables Snailwell Road Newmarket
D/21/06/9.15 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application subject to the trees being felled outside of the bird nesting season and that the tree belt be maintained with suitable replacement planting.
DC/21/06/10 Amended and Deferred Planning Applications DC/21/0597/FUL – conversion of first floor storage area into two flats – 83 High Street Newmarket.
The Committee had objected on the grounds that the living spaces are below the permitted minimum size and that it is an overdevelopment of the site.
Revised plans were submitted to WSC to amend the internal arrangement of the 2no flats to address concerns raised by the Public Health and the Housing Officer. The development now complies with National Space Standards.
D/21/06/10.01 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
DC/21/0681/TPO – TPO 12 (2005) tree preservation order – one Silver birch (T1 on plan and order) fell b. one Walnut (T2 on plan and order) reduce lateral limbs by up to one metre back to previous reduction points – 6 Balaton Place Snailwell Road Newmarket.
D/21/06/10.02 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
DC/21/0114/HH – Householder planning application – a. single storey rear extension b. first floor rear extension over existing kitchen and play room c. detached cartlodge d. associated parking and dropped kerb – 10 Doris Street Newmarket.
D/21/06/10.03 Resolved
The Committee objected to the detached cartlodge and the associated parking and dropped kerb on the grounds of parking issues and the effect to the character of the street scene.
D/21/06/11 East Cambs Planning Applications
None noted.
D/21/06/12 To Receive Results of Applications as Determined by West Suffolk and Plans Withdrawn
West Suffolk Planning Determinations received during weeks commencing, 10/05/2021, 17/05/2021 & 24/05/2021
| Applications | Description | Address | WS Decision | NTC Decision | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0735/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – five
Conifer (marked green on plan) fell |
7 Balaton Place Snailwell Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | Objected | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0665/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – a. one
Lime (T1 on plan) reduce height by six metres and lateral spread by one metre b. one Sycamore (T2 on plan) overall crown reduction by two metres and remove damaged limb back to source c. one Lime (T3 on plan) reduce height by three metres and lateral spread by 1.5 metres d. one Hornbeam ( T4 on plan) overall crown reduction by two metres e. group of Limes (G1 on plan) remove epicormic growth
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St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0393/ADV | Application for advertisement consent – various site signage including – a. 27 non illuminated directional signs, b. four internally illuminated digital screen signs, c. one internally illuminated playland sign.
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Land At Willie Snaith Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0391/ADV | Application for Advertisement Consent – six
illuminated fascia signs, three illuminated booth lettering signs and one illuminated digital booth screen |
Land At Willie Snaith Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0394/ADV | Application for advertisement consent – one internally illuminated freestanding totem
sign |
Land At Willie Snaith Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0335/FUL | Planning application – a. freestanding restaurant with drive-thru facility, car parking, landscaping and associated works b. including customer order displays (COD), goal post height restrictor and play frame | Land At Willie Snaith Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC//21/0654/TPO | TPO 026 (1958) tree preservation order – one Pine (T1 on plan within A1 on order) fell | 12 Stirling Gardens Newmarket | Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0650/HH | Householder planning application – a. two storey side extension b. single storey rear extension | 13 Adastral Close Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0636/HH | Householder planning application – single storey rear extension | 41 Norfolk Avenue Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0613/HH | Householder planning application – a. two storey front extension (following demolition of existing single and two storey extension) b. raising of existing roof c. two dormers to front elevation | 10 Birdcage Walk Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0626/CLP | Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development – rear single storey extension | 21 Valley Way Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0656/HH | Householder planning application – single storey front extension | 7 Leaders Way Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0258/HH | Householder planning application – a. front porch b. parking area to front of property | 27 Greville Starkey Avenue Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0159/HH | Householder planning application – a. removal of render from front elevation and replace with brick b. first floor side extension c. single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing
conservatory) c. replace flat roof of porch and front of garage with lean-to roof d. cladding to part of ground and first floor replacement windows |
31 Norfolk Avenue Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/20/2237/FUL | Planning application – one dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling) | Tanglewood Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0898/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – one Horse chestnut (marked yellow on plan) crown reduction in height by 2 metres, lateral crown reduction by 3 metres and remove lowest branches above footpath and garden | 31 Old Station Road Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) lateral reduction to clear building 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 |
Approved | Objected | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0861/TCA | Trees in a conservation are notification – one Lime ( L1 on plan) – Fell | The Lodge 23 Bury Road Newmarket | Approved | Objected | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0865/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – five Sycamore (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 on plan) crown lift to five metres above ground level | Fitzroy Stables Black Bear Lane Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0820/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – one Robinia (T3 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to 50cm to compact crow | 6 Balaton Place Snailwell Road Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0809/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – a. 10 Ash
(T012,T013,T025,T026,T029,T030,T033,T036,T 043 on plan) fell; b. one Elm (T035 on plan) fell; c. three Horse chestnut (T007,T040, A002 on plan) fell; d. four Maple (T011,T047, A001 on plan) fell; e. four Sycamore (T005,T031,T032,T034 on plan) fell; f. one Lime (T027 on plan) prune branches from cables by 1.5 metres, g. one Beech (T001 on plan) remove epicormic growth; f. group of one Lime, one Whitebeam, one Leylandi (A002 on plan) fell |
Tree Belt Godolphin Stud Snailwell Road
Newmarket Suffolk |
Approved | Objected | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/1/0660/HH | Householder application – drop kerb to create access and paved driveway | Pernataen Snailwell Road Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0617/CLP | Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development – loft conversion to habitable space | 2 Cecil Lodge Close Falmouth Avenue
Newmarket |
Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0520/TPO | TPO 026 (1958) tree preservation order – one Pine (T1 on plan within A1 on order) crown thin by 15% | 18 Stirling Gardens Newmarket | Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DC/21/0420/ADV | Application for advertisement consent – Replacement of one non-illuminated fascia sign | Unit 8 St Leger Drive Newmarket | Approved | No objections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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D/21/06/13 Delegation Panel Decisions The following applications were approved: DC/20/2237/FUL – Planning application – one dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling) – Tanglewood Fordham Road Newmarket. DC/21/0449/FUL – Planning application – change of use from office (class E) to residential (class C3) to create 2 flats – Godolphin House 2 The Avenue Newmarket. DC/21/0450/LB – Application for listed building consent – conversion of first floor to two flats – Godolphin House 2 The Avenue Newmarket. D/21/06/14 To Discuss any Licensing Applications None noted. Cllr Drummond declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following item. D/21/06/15 Newmarket Cumulative Impact Assessment Consultation The consultation was considered and the following was agreed: D/21/06/15/.01 Recommendation That in the absence of any recent of evidence due to the pandemic restrictions, NTC supports the renewal of the Cumulative Impact Assessment.
D/21/06/16 Correspondence The West Suffolk Council Parish Newsletter May 2021 – was noted D/21/06/17 Date of Next Meeting Monday 21st June 2021 at 6.00pm at the Memorial Hall. D/21/06/18 To Note any Items for Next Meeting Air BnB Properties Meeting closed at 6:52pm.
Signed by the Chairmain Date 21st June 2021
Summary of Resolutions/Recommendations
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