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Development and Planning Minutes Signed 03-04-2023

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Attendance:

Councillor J Lay (Chairman)

Councillor J Harvey

Councillor J Berry

Councillor R Hood

Councillor A Drummond

Councillor P Hulbert

Councillor M Jefferys

Also Present: C Whitaker – Town Clerk, T Symonds – Deputy Town Clerk, J Ashton – Minute Assistant, Cllr Winter as an observer, 1 Member of the Press and 4 Members of the Public.

Minute

D/23/04/1 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 Notice and that the meeting may be filmed or recorded.

D/23/04/2 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs Clover and Ferries. Cllr Hall was absent.

D/23/04/3 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

Cllr Berry joined the meeting
Cllr Hood declared an interest in application DC/23/0423/HH. A collective request for dispensation was made and accepted for application DC/23/0450/TCA.

D/23/04/4 To Confirm the Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20th March 2023 and any Matters Arising
Members received the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 20th March 2023 and the following was agreed:

D/23/04/4/01 Resolved
That the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 20th March 2023 be adopted and signed as a true record by the Chairman of the Development & Planning Committee.

Matters arising:

Page 4 – D/23/03/31.02 Recommendation – Town Clerk reported that a number of emails had been exchanged with WSC. Cllr Drummond reported that residents were still attempting to remove the posts but a small sign had been discovered warning that a byelaw was in place and fines of £500 could be applied. If the byelaw is still in place, then enforcement action will be taken. If not; a request to update the byelaw will be made.

D/23/04/5 Public Open Session
No members of the public wished to speak.

D/23/04/6 Impact of Newmarket Neighbourhood Plan Policies on Applications Being Considered
Policy 14 – Trees and Policy 30 – Shopfronts.

D/23/04/7 Planning Applications
Week Commencing 13/03/2023, and 20/03/2023
D/23/04/7/1 DC/23/0355/HH – Householder planning application – a. pitched roof to rear extension b. insertion of windows to side elevation c. alterations to windows and doors to rear elevation d. two roof lights to rear elevation – 27 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.01 Resolved
The Committee objected on the grounds of a possible breach of building regulations and requested that the application be referred to WSC building control.

D/23/04/7/2 DC/23/0425/HH – Householder planning application – a. porch enlargement b. cladding to front and side elevations c. first floor rear extension (following removal of chimney) – 10 Cecil Lodge Close Falmouth Avenue Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.02 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.

D/23/04/7/3 DC/23/0440/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – a. one Robinia (T1 on plan) – remove lowest branch growing over the roof back to secondary stem and overall crown reduction by up to two metres b. six Lime and two Sorbus (G1 on plan) reduce in height to previous pollard points and reduce laterals by up to two metres on the outside – 8 Balaton Place Snailwell Road Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.03 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and does not object to this application.

A member of the public joined the meeting
D/23/04/7/4 DC/23/0442/DE1 – Notification under Part 11 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 – demolition of one open-sided agricultural barn – Hatchfield Farm Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.04 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.

A collective dispensation was requested for the following application.
D/23/04/7/5 DC/23/0450/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one London Plane (T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to three metres – Planting Beds Adj Clocktower Roundabout High Street Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.05 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and does not object to this application.

Cllr Hood declared an interest in the following applications and let the meeting
D/23/04/7/6 DC/23/0423/HH – Householder planning application – a. single storey front extensions b. render to all elevations c. replacement and alterations to windows c. roof light to kitchen c. one detached summer house d. widening of existing entrance and installation of gates – Chels 51A Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.06 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections.

Cllr Hood retuned to the meeting.
D/23/04/7/7 DC/23/0473/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one sycamore (red on plan) reduce stem overhanging boundary fence by up to four metres – The Maltings Brewers Lane Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.07 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and does not object to this application.

D/23/04/7/8 DC/23/0374/FUL – Planning application – conversion and extension to provide nine residential units and supporting infrastructure, with retention of ground floor retail unit and external alterations to the existing ground floor shop front – 122 High Street Newmarket Suffolk.

D/23/04/7.08 Resolved
The Committee objected due to the poor public transport services in Newmarket and the design and access statement paras 2.2, 7.1 and 10.6 do not reflect the true situation in Newmarket and will increase the need to use cars. Newmarket already experiences issues with residents parking on grass verges due to the lack of parking facilities. The proposed materials and design are inappropriate for a property in a conservation area and is not in keeping with the Historical High Street. The lapsed SCC Policy on permitted developments in town centres needs to be updated to reflect the current public transport services in Newmarket.
A letter to be sent to SCC regarding the fact that WSC are relying on SCC advice concerning transport and car parking which is inaccurate and inappropriate.

A member of the public joined the meeting
D/23/04/8 Amended and Deferred Planning Applications
None noted.

D/23/04/9 Planning Appeals
APP/F3545/Z/22/3308289 – DC/22/0097/ADV – Application for advertisement consent – a. two non illuminated fascia signs; b. one non illuminated projecting sign; c. bespoke vinyl signs to windows – 98 High Street, Newmarket.

D/23/04/9.01 Resolved
NTC continues to strongly object to this application as the garish signs are inappropriate for a conservation area and not in keeping with the Historic High Street. It contravenes NNP Policy 11.6 and the Committee supports the concerns of the WSC Conservation Officer.

D/23/04/10 East Cambs Planning Applications
None noted.

D/23/04/11 To Receive Results of Applications as Determined by West Suffolk and Plans Withdrawn
West Suffolk Planning Determinations received during weeks commencing, 13/03/2023 and 20/03/2023

Applications Description Address WS Decision NTC Decision
DC/23/0295/TCA Trees in a conservation area notification – one Silver Birch (T1 on plan) fell; three Sycamore (T2, T3 and T4 on plan) overall crown reduction by eight metres to previous pruning points. The Rectory 5A Fitzroy Street Newmarket Suffolk Approved Objected
DC/23/0257/TPO TPO 02 (1998) – Tree preservation order – one Corsican Pine (T1 on order) fell 106 George Lambton Avenue Newmarket Suffolk Refused Objected
DCON(B)/22/0478 Application to discharge conditions 4 (fixed plant or equipment) and 6 (external lighting) of DC/22/0478/FUL Unit 6 Newmarket Retail Park Oaks Drive Newmarket Suffolk Approved No comments

Invited
DC/23/0086/TPO TPO 040 (1989) tree preservation order – one Pine (T1 on plan and T7 on order) fell 25 Exeter Road Newmarket Suffolk Refused Objected
DCON(A)/20/0174 Application to discharge condition 14 (travel information pack) and condition 29 (operational waste management strategy) of DC/20/0174/VAR Development Site Adj South Drive Exning Road Newmarket

Suffolk

 Approved No comments

Invited
DC/22/1704/FUL Planning application – a. extension and refurbishment of existing stables with apartment and office on first floor b. two detached

dwellings with associated landscaping, garage and parking c. alteration and refurbishment of existing barn to be used for storage d. existing outbuilding refurbished to form new stable block e. enclosed horse walker f. alterations to muck area

 Calder Park Stables Hamilton Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objection
DC/23/0323/TCA Trees in a conservation area notification – two Sycamore (G1 on plan) fell The Rectory 5A Fitzroy Street Newmarket Suffolk Approved Objected
DC/23/0231/HH Householder planning application – gravel driveway and access from highway 65 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objection
DC/23/0106/VAR Planning application – variation of condition two of DC/19/0895/FUL to allow use of revised drawings for a. one

dwelling with attached annexe b. 1no. staff accommodation pod c. one stable d. open barn e. cycle store f. muck heap g. horse walk and h. improved access

 Brickfields Stud Cemetery Hill Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objection
DC/23/0114/TPO TPO 323 (1973) tree preservation order – six Lime ( x on plan within G4 on order) pollard to previous pollard points 12 The Hamiltons Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objection
DC/22/2130/HH Householder planning application – a. dropped kerb b. vehicular access 63 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objection

D/23/04/12 Delegation Panel Decisions
None noted.

D/23/04/13 Licensing
None noted.

D/23/04/14 Correspondence
Letter from Travelodge was noted.

D/23/04/15 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 17th April 2023 at the Memorial Hall.

Meeting closed at 7:00pm

Signed: By the Chairman                         Date: Monday 3rd April 2023

Summary of Resolutions/Recommendations

Resolution/Recommendation Resolution/Recommendation Wording
D/23/04/7.01 Resolved The Committee objected on the grounds of a possible breach of building regulations and requested that the application be referred to WSC building control.
D/23/04/7.02 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.
D/23/04/7.03 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and does not object to this application.
D/23/04/7.04 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.
D/23/04/7.05 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and does not object to this application.
D/23/04/7.06 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.
D/23/04/7.07 Resolved The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and does not object to this application.
D/23/04/7.08 Resolved The Committee objected due to the poor public transport services in Newmarket and the design and access statement paras 2.2, 7.1 and 10.6 do not reflect the true situation in Newmarket and will increase the need to use cars.  Newmarket already experiences issues with residents parking on grass verges due to the lack of parking facilities.  The proposed materials and design are inappropriate for a property in a conservation area and is not in keeping with the Historical High Street.  The lapsed SCC Policy on permitted developments in town centres needs to be updated to reflect the current public transport services in Newmarket.

A letter to be sent to SCC regarding the fact that WSC are relying on SCC advice concerning transport and car parking which is inaccurate and inappropriate.

 
D/23/04/9.01 Resolved NTC ccontinues to strongly object to this application as the garish signs are inappropriate for a conservation area and in not in keeping with the Historic High Street.  It contravenes NNP Policy 11.6 and the Committee supports the concerns of the WSC Conservation Officer.