Development and Planning Minutes Signed 08-01-2024
Attendance:
Councillor J Harvey (Chairman)
Councillor E Kavanagh
Councillor P Hulbert
Councillor S Perry
Also Present: C Whitaker – Town Clerk, J Ashton – Minute Assistant, Cllrs Jarvis, McHugh, Winter and Yarrow as observers and 1 Member of the Press.
Minute
D/24/01/1 Chairman to Read the Fire Safety Notice and Announce that Proceedings May be Filmed or Recorded
With the absence of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, Town Clerk asked for nominations for a Chairman; Cllr Hulbert nominated Cllr Harvey and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/1.01 Resolved
That Cllr Harvey be elected as Chairman for this evening’s D&P Committee meeting.
Cllr Harvey took the Chair and opened the meeting and read out the Fire Notice and announced that proceedings were being recorded.
D/24/01/2 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllrs Berry, Drummond, Hood and Nobbs. Cllr Clover was absent.
D/24/01/3 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. There were no requests for dispensation.
D/24/01/4 To Confirm the Minutes of the Meeting Held on 18th December 2023 and any Matters Arising
The Chairman presented the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 18th December 2023 and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/4.01 Resolved
That the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 18th December 2023 be adopted and signed as a true record by the Chairman of the Development & Planning Committee.
There were no matters arising.
D/24/01/5 Public Open Session
No members of the public were present.
D/24/01/6 Impact of Newmarket Neighbourhood Plan Policies on Applications Being Considered
Policy 14 – Trees and Policy 30 – Conservation Area.
D/24/01/7 Planning Applications
Week Commencing 11/12/2023, 18/12/2023 & 25/12/2023.
D/24/01/7/1 DC/23/2049/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – a. one Hawthorn (T1 on plan) crown lift to give 2.5 metre clearance over parking bay b. one Prunus (T2 on plan) – remove lower branch over path and highway c. four Elm (T7 on plan) two Prunus (T8 and T12 on plan) and two unknown species (T14 on plan) fell – Amberley 22 Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk
D/24/01/7.01 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and objects to the felling of trees. However, on this occasion the Committee does not object to this application, subject to the Tree Officer’s approval.
D/24/01/7/2 DC/23/2048/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – one Tree of Heaven (T001 on plan) fell – 8 Abernant Drive Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.02 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and objects to the felling of trees. However, the Committee supports this application due to the tree being unhealthy and the dangerous location and the undertaking to replace it with two alternative trees.
D/24/01/7/3 DC/23/2027/HH – Householder planning application – a. entrance canopy b. single storey side and rear extension (following demolition of existing utility) – 28 Rowley Drive Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.03 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objection.
D/24/01/7/4 DC/23/2025/TCA – Trees in a conservation area notification – three Sycamore (T1, T2 and T4 on plan) one Lime (T3 on plan) fell – The Kremlin Bungalow 1A Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.04 Resolved
The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and objects to the felling of trees. The Committee objected to this application due to no reason being given for why the trees should be felled.
D/24/01/7/5 DC/23/1984/HH – Householder planning application – a. front porch b. single storey rear link extension c. infill of garage door to form window – 108 Churchill Avenue Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.05 Resolved
The Committee deferred this application to request an extension to arrange a site visit.
Cllr Winter joined the meeting.
D/24/01/7/6 DC/23/1941/FUL – Planning application – a. fenestration to shop front b. rendered timber framed infill c. seating area – 15 The Guineas Shopping Centre The Rookery Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.06 Resolved
The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries.
D/24/01/7/7 DC/23/2068/P3CMA – Prior Approval Application under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 – change of use of offices (commercial, business and service) (class E) to four dwellings (class C3) – The Old Courts 147 All Saints Road Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.07 Resolved
The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries.
Cllr Jarvis joined the meeting
D/24/01/7/8 DC/23/1942/ADV– Application for advertisement consent – one internally illuminated vinyl fascia sign – 15 The Guineas Shopping Centre The Rookery Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.08 Resolved
The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries.
D/24/01/7/9 DC/23/2006/FUL – Planning application – vehicular gates and personnel gate enclosing residential parking / access area – The Maltings Brewers Lane Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.09 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objection subject to appropriate access for bin collection provision and emergency vehicles.
D/24/01/7/10 DC/23/2011/TPO – TPO 012 (1956) tree preservation order – one Lime (on plan and within A1 of order) fell – 13 Collings Place Newmarket Suffolk.
D/24/01/7.10 Resolved
The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries.
D/24/01/8 Amended and Deferred Planning Applications
D/24/01/8/1 DC/23/1674/VAR – 34 Fitzroy Street – deferred pending approval of materials being used. The information regarding materials was still awaited and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/8.01 Resolved
The committee objected to this application due to the absence of the information regarding the materials to be used.
Cllrs McHugh and Yarrow joined the meeting.
D/24/01/8/2 DC/23/1708/FUL – Long Cottage Fordham Road – deferred to carry out a site visit to the property. A further extension to be requested to arrange a site visit and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/8.02 Resolved
The Committee voiced no objections, subject to the following conditions:
• For the driveways appropriate surfaces be required to reduce noise disturbance (e.g. tarmac)
• Appropriate gap between the wall of the neighbouring Maltings site and House A (as there is some debate about where the boundary is and to enable access for maintenance to the wall and property).
• Proper arrangements to be made regarding a proposed bin area on the main road (establishing who owns the land and likely to need proper surfacing)
• Regards to any considerations of the Newmarket Horse Racing Policy that may apply to this establishment.
D/24/01/8/3 DC/23/0980/FUL – 53 High Street –deferred due to major differences of the original and amended plan. Town Clerk was asked to seek further information and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/8.03 Resolved
The Committee objected due to the revised application not fulfilling the purpose of the original application; to provide a walkway to access the Horse Racing Museum.
D/24/01/9 Planning Appeals
None noted.
D/24/01/10 East Cambs Planning Applications
The East Cambs Weekly Lists for 15/12/2023, 23/12/2023 & 29/12/2023 were noted.
D/24/01/11 To Receive Results of Applications as Determined by West Suffolk and Plans Withdrawn
West Suffolk Planning Determinations received during week commencing 11/12/2023,18/12/203 & 25/12/2023.
| Applications | Description | Address | WS Decision | NTC Decision |
| DC/23/1790/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – one Prunus (T1 on plan) fell | 45 High Street Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objection |
| DC/23/1382/FUL | Planning application – one dwelling with access and associated works | Land Adjacent To 26 Paget Place Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objection |
| DC/23/0773/FUL | Planning application – one dwelling | Garage At Nowell Lodge Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk | Refused | No objection |
| DC/23/1915/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – one Holly (T38 on plan) fell | The Kremlin 1 Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objection |
| DC/23/1880/TCA | Trees in a conservation area notification – one Silver Birch (T2 on plan) fell | Sefton Cottage Snailwell Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | Objected |
| DC/23/1783/FUL | Planning application – a. installation of 1800 mm railing / gate to front of retaining wall; b. removal of timber fence to be replaced with 1100 mm railing to existing wall on side elevation; c. replacement pedestrian gate to rear elevation | Arlington Court Church Lane Newmarket Suffolk | Withdrawn | Objected |
| DC/23/1782/FUL | Householder planning application – single storey front extension | 21 Leaders Way Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | No objection |
| DC/23/1456/FUL | Planning application – change of use from agricultural land to public open space and associated works | Hatchfield Farm Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk | Approved | Objected |
| DC/22/0042/P3CMA | Prior approval application under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 – change of use from commercial (class E) to 14 dwellings (class C3) | 136 – 142 High Street Newmarket Suffolk | Refused | Objected |
D/24/01/12 Delegation Panel Decisions
None noted.
D/24/01/13 Licensing
None noted.
D/24/01/14 Enforcement
Information from WSC regarding DC/23/1182/FUL – 128 High Street was noted and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/14.01 Resolved
That regardless of the planning process, there is a serious Health &Safety concern and the Committee requested that urgent action be taken to address the risks.
34 Old Station Road – SCC reported that the contractors did not respond to their request to adjust the hoarding and they have issued a penalty notice stating that if it is not done, then their licence will not be renewed after 8th January 2024 and the hoarding will be removed by SCC.
D/24/01/15 Parking and Transport
A response from the SCC consultation on the bus service improvement plan was noted, NTC has applied for increased provision from Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds via Kentford supporting Kentford Parish Council’s application, improved shuttle service around Newmarket potentially with the Voluntary network and Sunday services for all current and new routes) and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/15.01 Resolved
That further information on the proposals already submitted are considered and submitted if necessary.
D/24/01/16 Public Rights of Way
This item was discussed at full Council and will be removed from this agenda.
D/24/01/17 Correspondence
Public Consultation on Street Vote Development Orders was noted, and the following was agreed:
D/24/01/17.01 Resolved
That Delegated Powers be given to Cllrs Harvey and Kavanagh and Town Clerk to formulate a response.
D/24/01/18 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 22nd January 2024 at the Memorial Hall.
Meeting closed at 7:10pm.
Signed: By the Chairman Date: Monday 8th January 2024
Summary of Resolutions/Recommendations
| Resolution/Recommendation | Resolution/Recommendation Wording |
| D/24/01/7.01 Resolved | The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and objects to the felling of trees. However, on this occasion the Committee does not object to this application, subject to the Tree Officer’s approval. |
| D/24/01/7.02 Resolved | The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of trees. However, the Committee supports this application due to the tree being unhealthy and the dangerous location and the undertaking to replace it with two alternative trees. |
| D/24/01/7.03 Resolved | The Committee voiced no objection. |
| D/24/01/7.04 Resolved | The Committee actively encourages responsible tree management and object to the felling of trees. The Committee objected to this application due to no reason being given for why the trees should be felled. |
| D/24/01/7.05 Resolved | The Committee deferred this application to request an extension to arrange a site visit. |
| D/24/01/7.06 Resolved | The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries. |
| D/24/01/7.07 Resolved | The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries |
| D/24/01/7.08 Resolved | The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries |
| D/24/01/7.09 Resolved | The Committee voiced no objection subject to appropriate access for bin collection provision and emergency vehicles |
| D/24/01/7.10 Resolved | The Committee deferred this application to request an extension and make further enquiries |
| D/24/01/8.01 Resolved | The committee objected to this application due to the absence of the information regarding the materials to be used. |
| D/24/01/8.02 Resolved | The Committee voiced no objections, subject ti the following conditions: – For the driveways appropriate surfaces be required to reduce noise disturbance (e.g. tarmac)
Appropriate gap between the wall of the neighbouring Maltings site and House A (as there is some debate about where the boundary is and to enable access for maintenance to the wall and property). Proper arrangements to be made regarding a proposed bin area on the main road (establishing who owns the land and likely to need proper surfacing) Regards to any considerations of the Newmarket Horse Racing Policy that may apply to this establishment. |
| D/24/01/8.03 Resolved | The Committee objected due to the revised application not fulfilling the purpose of the original application to; provide a walkway to access the Horse Racing Museum |
| D/24/01/14.01 Resolved | That regardless of the planning process, there is a serious Health & Safety concern and the Committee requested that urgent action be taken to address the risks. |
| D/24/01/15.01 Resolved | That further information on the proposals already submitted are considered and submitted if necessary. |
| D/24/01/17.01 Resolved | That Delegated Powers be given to Cllrs Harvey and Kavanagh and Town Clerk to formulate a response. |