Development and Planning Minutes Signed 21-02-2022
Attendance:
Councillor M Jefferys (Chairman)
Councillor J Ferries
Councillor J Berry
Councillor D Hall
Councillor J Clover
Councillor P Hulbert
Councillor A Drummond
Also Present: T Symonds – Deputy Town Clerk
J Ashton – Minute Assistant
and 1 Member of the Press.
Minute
D22/02/18 Chairman to Read the Fire Safety Notice and Announce that Proceedings May be Filmed or Recorded
The Chairman opened the meeting, and advised that the fire Notice was not required and that the meeting may be filmed or recorded.
D22/02/19 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs, Hood and O’Neill.
D22/02/20 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. There were no requests for dispensations.
D22/02/21 To Confirm the Minutes of the Meeting Held on 7th February 2022 and any Matters Arising
Members received the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 7th February 2022 and the following was agreed:
D/22/02/21.01 Resolved
That the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 7th February 2022 be adopted and signed as a true record by the Chairman of the Development & Planning Committee.
There were no matters arising.
D22/02/22 Public Open Session
No members of the public were present.
D22/02/23 Impact of Newmarket Neighbourhood Plan Policies on Applications Being Considered
The NNP Tree Policy 14 applied to the tree applications.
A member of the press joined the meeting
D22/02/24 Planning Applications
Week Commencing 31/01/2022 and 07/02/2022
D/22/02/24/1 DC/22/0208/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – a. one Acacia (A1 on plan) pollard to previous pollarding points b. one Holly (H1 on plan) reduce height by up to three metres – 45 Rous Road Newmarket Suffolk.
D/22/02/24.01 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application.
D/22/02/24/2 DCON(A)/21/1612 – Application to discharge of condition 22 (Surface water drainage) of application DC/21/1612/FUL – Newmarket Community Hospital 56 Exning Road, Newmarket Suffolk.
D/22/02/24.02 Resolved
The Committee voiced no comments.
D/22/02/24/3 DC/22/0051/FUL -Planning application – two additional flats adjoining existing apartment block – 2 St Fabians Close Newmarket Suffolk.
D/22/02/24.03 Resolved
The Committee objected on the grounds of it being an overdevelopment of the site and the lack of parking spaces.
D/22/02/24/4 DC/21/2436/HH – Householder planning application – a. single storey rear extension b. dormer to rear elevation – 12 Paget Place Newmarket.
D/22/02/24.04 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.
D/22/02/24/5 DCON(A)/21/0159 – Application to discharge condition 3 (pre-commencement – trees TPP and AMS) of application DC/21/0159/HH – 31 Norfolk Avenue Newmarket Suffolk.
D/22/02/24.05 Resolved
The Committee voiced no comments.
D/22/02/24/6 DC/22/0233/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification- one Cherry (T3 on plan) – crown lift low canopy to 3 metres over roadside; one Silver Birch (T6 on plan) crown reduction to top by 3 metres; one Lime (T19 on plan) re-pollard back to previous points; one Crab Apple (T21 on plan) cut away from building by 1 – 1.5 metres; one Silver Birch (T23 on plan) crown reduction to top by 3 metres and sides by 1 metre; on Acacia (T24 on plan) crown reduction all round by 1 metre from top and 0.5 metre from sides; one Sycamore (NB1 on plan) lift over hanging branches off of garage block – The Severals Newmarket Suffolk.
D/22/02/24.06 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application.
Cllr Clover declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following application
D/22/02/24/7 DC/22/0106/VAR – Planning application – variation of condition (2) of DC/16/1131/FUL to enable use of amended drawings for the a. two buildings to include 11 apartments and on Office unit (following demolition of existing building) b. Freestanding bicycle/bin store – Southernwood Fordham Road Newmarket.
D/22/02/24.07 Resolved
The Committee objected on the height being over 1.2 metres taller than the original plan.
D22/02/25 Amended and Deferred Planning Applications
None noted.
D22/02/26 East Cambs Planning Applications
D/22/02/26/1 22/00039/RMM – Approval of the details for reserved matters for Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale of planning application 18/01435/OUM for up to 41 new homes to include 12 new affordable dwellings, accessible bungalows, over 55’s bungalows and public open spaces with public footpaths/cycle ways – Site East of Clare House Stables Stetchworth Road Dullingham Suffolk.
D/22/02/26.01 Recommendation
The Committee requested that the application be tested against the East Cambs Horse Racing Policy.
D22/02/27 To Receive Results of Applications as Determined by West Suffolk and Plans Withdrawn
West Suffolk Planning Determinations received during weeks commencing, 31/01/2022 & 07/02/2022
| Applications | Description | Address | WS Decision | NTC Decision |
| NMA/(A)21/2264 | Non material amendment to DC/21/2264/FUL – Change name, company address of applicant to that included in this application | Unit 2 to 4 St Leger Drive Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections |
| NMA/(A)21/1612 | Non material amendment to DC/21/1612/FUL – realign road with alterations to existing site drainage | Newmarket Community Hospital 56 Exning Road Newmarket | Approved | No objections |
| DC/21/2449/CLP | Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development – alterations to existing outbuildings
|
4 Bridge Cottages Snailwell Road Newmarket | Withdrawn | |
| DC/21/2032/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – One robina (T1 on plan) reduce lateral limbs growing over property by up to 2 metres to suitable growth points | Tattersalls Solaria Yard The Avenue Newmarket | No objections | No objections |
| DC/21/2483/ADV | Application for advertisement consent – a. one non-illuminated fascia b. replacement panels to existing pole mounted sign | Hermes 7 Victoria Way Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objections |
| DC/21/2474/HH | Householder planning application – single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing extension) | 4 Bridge Cottages Snailwell Road Newmarket | Approved | No objections |
| DC/21/2347/FUL | Planning application – a. conversion of existing dwelling to two flats; b. conversion of existing double garage to one flat and associated external works | Fern Villa 126 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk | Withdrawn | |
| DC/21/2317/FUL | Planning application – a. automatic smoke vent at roof level on north elevation of main building b. infill ground floor window on north elevation of coach house. | The Coach House High Street Newmarket | Approved | No objections |
| DC/21/1994/TPO | TPO 03 (1991) tree preservation order – two Sycamore (one and two on plan within G1 order) crow lift over neighbouring property and car park by two metres | St Mary’s Church St Mary’s Square Newmarket | Rejected | No objections |
D22/02/28 Delegation Panel Decisions
D/22/02/28/1 DC/20/0624/FUL – Planning Application – four flats to rear of 143 All Saints Road (including vehicular access) – 143A All Saints Road Newmarket.
It was noted that the revised application was fully supported by the Delegation Panel.
D22/02/29 Licensing
None noted.
D22/02/30 Parking Allocations
The Suffolk statutory parking allocation for developments in a town were noted and will be added to the planning considerations.
D22/02/31 Correspondence
The views of Freckenham Parish Council will be sought and discussed at Full Council and it was noted that a public meeting will be held at Red Lodge on 9th March at 7:00pm
D22/02/32 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 7th March 2022 at 6.15pm at the Memorial Hall.
D22/02/33 To Note any Items for Next Meeting
None noted.
Meeting closed at 6:35pm.
Signed by the Chairman Date 07th March 2022
Summary of Resolutions/Recommendations
| Resolution/Recommendation | Resolution/Recommendation Wording |
| D/22/02/24.01 Resolved | The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application. |
| D/22/02/24.02 Resolved | The Committee voiced no comments. |
| D/22/02/24.03 Resolved | The Committee objected on the grounds of it being an overdevelopment of the site and the lack of parking spaces. |
| D/22/02/24.04 Resolved | The Committee voiced no objections. |
| D/22/02/24.05 Resolved | The Committee voiced no comments. |
| D/22/02/24.06 Resolved | The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management. The Committee does not object to this application. |
| D/22/02/24.07 Resolved | The Committee objected on the height being over 1.2 metres than the original plan. |
| D/22/02/26.01 Recommendation | The Committee requested that the application be tested against the East Cambs Horse Racing Policy. |