Publication

Development and Planning Minutes Signed 19-04-2022

Attendance:
Councillor M Jefferys (Chairman)

Councillor R Hood

Councillor A Drummond

Councillor P Hulbert

Councillor J Ferries

Also Present:

C Whitaker – Town Clerk

T Symonds – Deputy Town Clerk

J Ashton – Minute Assistant

1 Member of the Public

and 1 Member of the Press.

Minute
 

D/22/04/17         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/22/04/18        Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllrs Berry, Clover, Hall and O’Neill.

 

D/22/04/19          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.

 

D/22/04/20          To Confirm the Minutes of the Meeting Held on 4th April 2022 and any Matters Arising

Members received the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 4th April 2022 and the following was agreed:

 

D/22/04/20.01 Resolved

That the minutes of the Development & Planning Committee held on 4th April 2022 be adopted and signed as a true record by the Chairman of the Development & Planning Committee.

 

There were no matters arising.

 

A member of the Press joined the meeting

D/22/04/21        Public Open Session

A resident spoke to item 13 WSC Consultation and reported that he was unable to get a wheelchair accessible taxi (WAV) for his son at the weekend and that the current system is not working.  He was advised to add his comments to the consultation.

 

The Chairman made a proposal to bring forward item 13 and the following was agreed:

 

D/22/04/21.01 Resolved

That item 13 WSC Consultation be brought forward.

 

Cllrs Drummond and Hood declared a non-pecuniary interest and did not vote.

D/22/04/22        WSC Consultation

A proposed response to the WSC Consultation on changes to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Conditions Policy Handbook was considered.  The following was agreed:

 

D/22/04/22.01 Resolved

That the following comments be submitted to the WSC Consultation on changes to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Conditions Policy Handbook:

 

·         To merge the two taxi zones into one single zone.

·         To remove all wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) requirements for hackney carriage vehicle (HCV) licensees, but to monitor the proportion of vehicles which are WAV and to introduce measures to maintain current levels if necessary.

·         To increase the maximum age of vehicle limit to 15 years old for WAV vehicles only.

 

D/22/04/23        Impact of Newmarket Neighbourhood Plan Policies on Applications Being Considered

The following NNP policies applied:  19 – Housing needs in Newmarket, 23 – Cycle networks and 32 – entrances to the town

 

D/22/04/24        Planning Applications

Week Commencing 28/03/2022 and 04/04/2022

D/22/04/24/1 DC/22/0472/HH – Householder planning application – first floor side extension over garage – 1 Mill Reef Newmarket Suffolk.

 

D/22/04/24.01 Resolved

The Committee voiced no objections.

 

D/22/04/24/2 DC/22/0478/FUL – Planning application – a. drive-thru cafe/restaurant unit with associated servicing, landscaping and external seating b. part reconfiguration of existing car park and associated works – Newmarket Retail Park Oaks Drive Newmarket Suffolk.

 

D/22/04/24.02 Resolved

The Committee voiced no objections

 

D/22/04/24/3 DCON(E)/13/0408/OUT – Application to discharge condition 3 (lighting strategy) of DC/13/0408/OUT – Hatchfield Farm Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk.

 

D/22/04/24.03 Resolved

No response was required.

 

D/22/04/24/4 DC/22/0543/HPA – Householder prior approval – single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5 metres with a maximum height of 3 metres and a height of 3 metres to the eaves – 12 Falmouth Gardens Newmarket Suffolk.

 

D/22/04/21.04 Resolved

The Committee voiced no objections.

 

D/22/04/24/5 DC/22/0420/RM – Reserved Matters Application – Submission of details under outline planning permission DC/13/0408/OUT (Granted by the Secretary of State under reference APP/H3510/V/14/2222871) – details of the two vehicle site accesses (Phase 1) and internal spine road (Phase 2) – Hatchfield Farm Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk.

 

D/22/04/24.05 Recommendation

The Committee objected on the following points:

 

·         That the plans regarding access to the site were unclear.

·         That the A142 is an important main road into Newmarket and is already congested.  It is important that any new roads do not add to this.

·         That the cycle and pedestrian paths must be integral to the whole scheme.

 

D/22/04/24/6 DC/21/2135/FUL – Planning application – roof extension with five dormer windows to second floor – Flat 2 Sun Lane Newmarket.

 

D/22/04/24.06 Resolved

The Committee voiced no objections subject to the approval of the Conservation Officer.

 

D/22/04/24/7 DC/22/0517/HH – Householder planning application – single storey rear extension – 47 Rous Road Newmarket Suffolk.

 

D/22/04/24.07 Resolved

The Committee voiced no objections.

 

D/22/04/25        Amended and Deferred Planning Applications

None noted.

 

D/22/04/26        East Cambs Planning Applications

None noted.

 

D/22/04/27        To Receive Results of Applications as Determined by West Suffolk and Plans Withdrawn

West Suffolk Planning Determinations received during weeks commencing, 28/03/2022 & 04/04/2022

Applications Description Address WS Decision NTC Decision
DC/21/2102/FUL Planning application – installation of external wall insulation system and render to all external elevations of 17 properties on Exning Road, Newmarket 222, 224, 226, 230, 234, 236, 240, 242, 244, 248, 250, 254, 260, 264, 266, 268, 272 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objections
DC/21/2103/FUL Planning application – installation of external wall insulation system and render to all external elevations of 11 properties on Exning Road, Newmarket 283, 287, 289, 291, 293, 295, 297, 307, 315, 327 And 337 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objections
DC/21/2104/FUL Planning application – installation of external wall insulation system and render to all external elevations of seven properties on Exning Road Newmarket 278, 286, 298, 310, 312, 316, 318 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objections
DC/22/0385/TCA Trees in a conservation area notification – group of 20 Lime Sycamore and Horse Chestnut (G1 on plan) re-pollard trees to up to one metre below previous pollarding points Warren Hill Cottage 27 Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objections
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 Approved No comments
DC/22/0114/FUL Planning application – single storey extension to existing nursery building to provide new classroom and associated facilities Laureate Community Primary Academy Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objections
DC/21/2498/FUL Planning application – Cross boundary application (East Cambridgeshire District Council) – six dwellings and associated external works Land West Of 104 Crockford Road Woodditton Road Newmarket Suffolk Approved No objections

 

D/22/04/28       Delegation Panel Decisions

None noted.

 

D/22/04/29        Licensing

None noted.

 

D/22/04/30        Correspondence

None noted.

 

D/22/04/31        Date of Next Meeting

Tuesday 3td May 2022 at 6.15pm at the Memorial Hall.

 

D/22/04/32        To Note any Items for Next Meeting

None noted.

 

Meeting closed at 6:32pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed by the Chairman       Date 03rd May 2022

 

Summary of Resolutions/Recommendations

 

Resolution/Recommendation Resolution/Recommendation Wording
D/22/04/21.01 Resolved That item 13 WSC Consultation be brought forward.
D/22/04/22.01 Resolved That the following comments be submitted to the WSC Consultation on changes to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Conditions Policy Handbook:

 

·      To merge the two taxi zones into one single zone.

·      To remove all wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) requirements for hackney carriage vehicle (HCV) licensees, but to monitor the proportion of vehicles which are WAV and to introduce measures to maintain current levels if necessary.

·      To increase the maximum age of vehicle limit to 15 years old to WAV vehicles only.

D/22/04/24.01 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.
D/22/04/24.02 Resolved No response was required.
D/22/04/24.03 Resolved The Committee voiced no comments.
D/22/04/24.04 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.
D/22/04/24.05 Recommendation The Committee objected on the following points:

 

·      That the plans regarding access to the site were unclear

·      That the important main road into Newmarket is already congested and it is important that any new roads do not add to this

·      That the cycle and pedestrian paths must be integral to the whole scheme.

D/22/04/24.06 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections subject to the approval of the Conservation Officer.
D/22/04/24.07 Resolved The Committee voiced no objections.