Agenda itemPlanning Application DC/18/2477/FUL - Land at Brickfield Stud, Exning Road, Newmarket (Report No: DEV/WS/19/026)Report No: DEV/WS/19/026
Planning Application - 79 no. dwellings, a new vehicle access from Exning Road and public open space, together with associated external works including parking and landscaping Minutes: Planning Application - 79 no. dwellings, a new vehicle access from Exning Road and public open space, together with associated external works including parking and landscaping
This application was originally referred to the Development Control Committee on 4 September 2019 because the recommendation was, at that time, contrary the Development Plan and the views of Newmarket Town Council.
At their September meeting the Committee resolved to defer consideration of the application until such time as the Site Allocations Local Plan (SALP) was formally adopted by the Authority and in order to allow additional time for Officers to seek a response from Suffolk County Council Highways Authority in respect of the garage sizes proposed within the scheme.
On 19 September 2019 West Suffolk Council adopted the Forest Heath District Council Core Strategy Single Issue Review of Policy CS7 and Site Allocations Local Plan.
Accordingly, the report before Members took this into account in light of the site now having been formally allocated for residential development and full weight was given to this.
Members were also advised that the garages proposed measured 3m x 6m which was adequate for a medium sized car to park. An additional plan setting out supplementary storage areas (sheds) for dwellings with garages was requested and this was displayed to the Committee as part of the Principal Planning Officer’s presentation.
Suffolk County Council Highways Authority had confirmed, since the last meeting, that their previous comments and conditions still stood in respect of the application.
A second Member site visit was held prior to the meeting. Officers were continuing to recommend that the application be approved, subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement and conditions as set out in Paragraph 38 of Report No DEV/WS/19/026 and one further additional condition in respect of fire hydrant details.
Speakers: Councillor Simon Cole (neighbouring Ward Member, Exning) spoke against the application Neil Farnsworth (applicant) spoke in support of the application
Councillor Andy Drummond again advised the meeting, as he had in September, that he had taken part in Newmarket Town Council’s consideration of the application in February 2019 when they resolved to oppose the scheme. Furthermore, he had been quoted in the local press following the Town Council’s meeting. However, Councillor Drummond stressed that he would keep an open mind and listen to the debate prior to voting on the item.
During the debate questions were posted in relation to the access and the distribution of the affordable housing.
In response to which, the Principal Planning Officer explained that: · Levels drawings had been submitted and Suffolk County Council Highways had confirmed that the access met adoptable standards; and · The distribution of the affordable housing proposed for the scheme was considered appropriate and met the preference of registered social landlords.
Councillor John Burns drew attention to conditions Nos 11 and 20. He asked if condition 11 (in respect of electric vehicle charging points) could be amended to read “...the charge point capable of providing a minimum 7kW charge.” And he also asked if the signing strategy (condition 20) could be implemented much earlier than occupation of the 36th dwelling, as was proposed.
The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that both of the amendments requested by Councillor Burns could be included and Officers would work with the applicant to establish an appropriate earlier time in respect of the signing strategy.
Councillor Roger Dicker spoke in support of the application and proposed that it be approved, as per the Officer recommendation and inclusive of the amendments to condition Nos 11 and 20, together with the additional condition in respect of fire hydrants. This was duly seconded by Councillor Ian Houlder.
Upon being put to the vote and with 12 voting for the motion and with 4 against, it was resolved that
Decision
Planning permission be GRANTED subject to:
The completion of a S106 Agreement to provide for the following planning obligations: - Primary Education (requested and confirmed as necessary by SCC) - £351,648 (subject to confirmation from SCC as this as a June 2019 revised figure) - Secondary Education (requested and confirmed as necessary by SCC) - £289,978 - Pre-school Education (requested and confirmed as necessary by SCC) - £154,576 - Affordable Housing in perpetuity - 30% (in accordance with Forest Heath Core Strategy Policy CS9) - Library Provision (requested and confirmed as necessary by SCC) – £17,064 - Healthcare Provision (requested and confirmed as necessary by SCC) - £45,900
And, the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years from the date of this permission.
3. No development shall take place until a surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydro geological context of the development, has been submitted to and approved ¡n writing by the local planning authority. The applicant shall submit a detailed design based on the FRA by Amazi Ltd (ref:- AMA713 Rev B and 25 June 2019) and Drainage Strategy by Infrastructure Design Ltd (Drawing ref 00145-371-C-SW Rev T4 and dated 22.07.19) and will demonstrate that surface water run-off generated up to and including the critical 100 year +CC storm will not exceed the run-off from the existing site following the corresponding rainfall event.
a. Method statements, scaled and dimensioned plans and drawings detailing surface water management proposals to include:- i. Temporary drainage systems ii. Measures for managing pollution / water quality and protecting controlled waters and watercourses iii. Measures for managing any on or offsite flood risk associated with construction.
i) Details of the development that demonstrate that for each unoccupied dwelling and its associated sound insulation that noise levels with windows closed shall not exceed a daytime level of 35 dB (16hrs) within living rooms between 07.00 and 23.00 hours, and a night-time level of 30 dB LAeq (8hrs) within bedrooms between 23.00 and 07.00 hours, using the methodology advocated within BS 8233:2014 'Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings' (2014)., and;
ii) Details of the development that demonstrate that noise levels within the private amenity space for each unoccupied dwelling, do not exceed 55 dB LAeq,T. The development shall adopt the proposed sound insulation measures as stated prior to occupation of each dwelling.
a. site set-up and general arrangements for storing plant, including cranes, materials, machinery and equipment, offices and other facilities and contractors vehicle parking, loading, unloading and vehicle turning areas; b. noise method statements and noise levels for each construction activity including any piling and excavation operations; c. dust, dirt and vibration method statements and arrangements; d. site lighting.
i) A remediation strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they are to be undertaken. The strategy shall include a plan providing details of how the remediation works shall be judged to be complete and arrangements for contingency actions.
No HGV movements shall be permitted to and from the site other than in accordance with the routes defined in the Plan. The site operator shall maintain a register of complaints and record of actions taken to deal with such complaints at the site office as specified in the Plan throughout the period of occupation of the site.
drawing (TBA) shall be completed and available for use prior to any occupation of any dwelling to which it serves.
metres high shall be erected, constructed, planted or permitted to grow within the areas of the visibility splays.
Authority in consultation with the Highway Authority and shall include walking, cycling and bus maps, latest relevant bus timetable information, car sharing information, personalised Travel Planning and a multi-modal travel voucher.
mitigation strategy shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. The strategy shall include details of the artificial replacement sett, its location, planting and timing. The existing sett(s) to be closed between the months of July and November (as permitted under license).
approved details, and shall be maintained and retained until the development is completed. Within the root protection areas the existing ground level shall be neither raised nor lowered and no materials, temporary buildings, plant, machinery or surplus soil shall be placed or stored thereon. If any trenches for services are required within the fenced areas they shall be excavated and backfilled by hand and any tree roots encountered with a diameter of 25mm or more shall be left unsevered.
planting of similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent for any variation. 28.Prior to commencement of development above ground level a scheme for the provision of fire hydrants within the application site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No part of the development shall be occupied or brought into use until the fire hydrants have been provided in accordance with the approved scheme. Thereafter the hydrants shall be retained in their approved form unless the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority is obtained for any variation. Supporting documents:
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