Planning & Development, January 30th

Meeting Minutes

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KESGRAVE TOWN COUNCIL Planning and Development Committee Minutes Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 30th January 2017 in the Council Chamber, Kesgrave Town Council

Councillors Present: K Archer (Vice Chairman) A Athwall N Beecroft-Smith (Chairman of the Council) P Mills (Chairman) J Ogden

In Attendance:

  • Mrs C Marsh
  •  Mrs J Abbott
  •  Councillor G Derrick

1. Welcome and Apologies for Absence – The Chairman welcomed those present to the Meeting.

2. Declaration of Interests – Councillor Beecroft-Smith, non-pecuniary interest in 43 Dobbs Lane, declared on the Meeting Declaration Sheet.

3. Minutes of the Last Meeting held on the 14th January 2017 – These Minutes were received, considered and approved by the Committee. (Copy in Minute Book).

4. Clerks Report/Update/Matters Arising The Clerk has been notified that an application will be heard by the Development Control meeting to be held on 2 February at 9.15am. Minute Number 10 – Referral to Planning Committee (LPA) as opposed to Officer Delegated, triggered by resident’s objections/comments re: DC/16/4472/FUL – Proposed residential development – 2 Dobbs Lane, Kesgrave. Councillor Ogden agreed to attend this meeting.

5. Members of the Public – There were 5 members of the public who objected to the application DC/16/4756/FUL at 43 Dobbs Lane.

6. Copy Letters of Objection/In Support/Observations – The Committee noted that there were 5 letters, emails or copy details received by the Town Council in objection to DC/16/4756/FUL at 43 Dobbs Lane.

7. Schedule of Applications/Proposals – The Committee considered and made its formal recommendations to the Local Planning Authority – (LPA). (Copy in Minute Book).

8. Schedule of Planning Decisions – The Committee noted the updates. (Copy in Minute Book). 2

9. Referral to Portfolio Holder (LPA) as opposed to Officer Delegated – The Committee noted the following: DC/16/5195/FUL – 50 Bell Lane, Kesgrave – A request for referral to the LPA’s Planning Committee has been received following the objection letters sent by two local resident to the LPA, on the grounds of a potential loss of light to the neighbouring dwelling, that a lounge on the first floor would overlook neighbouring properties (The Town Council recommended approval on 16th January 2016).

10.Proposed Development at Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath PreApplication Meeting with SCDC – Mrs Marsh attended the meeting, (report attached). The Committee also noted the next phase of public consultation events in February.

11.No Right Turn Consultation – The Committee examined the proposal for a part time “No Right Turn” into and out of Doctor Watson’s Lane from Main Road, Kesgrave. Councillors noted the proposal and whilst having concerns about the restriction being part-time and how the order would be enforced; they agreed to the implementation. They asked that the response to County Highways Department include a request for a timely review of the effectiveness of the restriction order in speeding up the flow of traffic along Main Road.

12.Matters of Communication of Sufficient Urgency and Importance as Agreed by the Chairman for Discussion – There were no urgent matters raised.

13.Date of Next Meeting – The next Planning and Development Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, 13th February 2017 at 6.15pm. (Plans will be available to view from 6pm in the Council Chamber at the Town Council Offices).

14.Agenda Items for Next Meeting – Members had no requests for items to discuss at the next Meeting. There being no other business, the Meeting closed at 6.45pm.

Signed: Chairman………………………………………. Date……………………

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