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The Committee considered report ES/1526 which related to planning application DC/22/3156/ARM. The application sought Approval of Reserved Matters for a residential development of up to 190 dwellings, together with associated access, landscaping, open space and drainage infrastructure pursuant to Outline Planning Permission DC/18/4947/OUT which had been granted in October 2019.
The Committee received a presentation from the Planning Manager, who was representing the case officer for the application. The Planning Manager explained that the site formed part of the Halesworth/Holton Healthy Neighbourhood allocation in accordance with Policy WLP4.1. The application sought reserved matters approval for 188 dwellings. The site location was outlined together with illustrations of the indicative masterplan, the wider campus development, and the public rights of way network. The proposed layout of 188 homes along with photographs of the proposed point of access, the surrounding roads and footpaths, and views of the extant buildings which would be demolished on the site were shown. Illustrations of the dwelling types and heights were displayed, along with the site phasing plan. Street scene visualisations were displayed together with proposed elevations and computer-generated images of the proposed dwelling frontages. The Planning Manager emphasised that the proposal included 30% affordable housing which was policy compliant at the time that outline permission was granted. Attention was also drawn to the significant CIL funded infrastructure improvements that had manifested as part of the Halesworth/ Holton Health Neighbourhood, including the expansion of Bungay High School and the Edgar Sewter Primary School.
The Planning Manger surmised that the principle of residential development on the site was established, and the reserved matters were considered to be acceptable and in accordance with policies in the Local Plan. Sufficient detail had been provided to enable the discharge of conditions. The application was recommended for approval subject to outstanding matters relating to highways, surface water drainage and contaminated land being resolved and was subject to conditions relating to:
- Approved plans
- Highway details approval
- Surface water drainage details approval
- Contaminated Land details approval
- Ecological enhancement measures
The material planning considerations and key issues were:
- Principle of Development
- Highway Considerations
- Housing Mix / Affordable Housing
- Self-Build & Custom Build Housing
- Layout, Scale and Appearance
- Landscape and Visual Impact
- Flood Risk
- Ecology
- Heritage Considerations
- Contaminated Land
- Public Benefits
In response to questions from Councillors Goldson and Rivett the Planning Manager explained that the ‘trim trail’ identified as part of the wider Halesworth Campus development would be forthcoming. The maintenance of the footpaths around the site would be handed over by the developer to a resident led management company, and maintenance of the Public Right of Way would be the responsibility of Suffolk County Council. Highways had not raised a concern about the suitability of the cycle path junction onto Bungay Road but the Planning Manager had met with the developer and had been assured that the cycle path would end with suitable stop markings, rather than blending onto the road. Landscaping would also improve the visibility of that junction for cyclists and motorists. The attenuation basin would be constructed in accordance with Anglian Water specifications, and would be maintained either by Anglian Water or a management company. It was emphasised that the development would likely commence after the introduction of new building regulations in June 2023 and would therefore be subject to compliance with superior carbon emission reduction requirements and greater energy efficiency measures, which may include solar installations.
Councillor Pitchers queried the refuse bin presentation arrangements, and whether secure cycle storage would be provided. The Planning Manager explained that the proposal was consistent with refuse bin presentation arrangements for a development of its scale elsewhere. Occupiers of the bungalows to the south of the site would present their refuse bins at the T junction to the north of the bungalows. The Planning Manager was therefore satisfied that the arrangements for refuse presentation and collection was safe and suitable. Furthermore, it was stated that cycle storage arrangements had been secured with the outline permission.
There being no public speakers on the item, the Chairman invited Members to debate the proposal. Councillor Goldson expressed his satisfaction with the proposal and the wider benefits of the Halesworth / Holton Healthy Neighbourhood development, and proposed approval of the application. Councillor Pitchers concurred and seconded the proposal. A vote was taken, and it was unanimously
RESOLVED
That the application be APPROVED subject to the outstanding matters referred to in paragraph 7.5 of the officer's report being resolved and subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun within the time limits specified on the outline permission and is subject to any conditions imposed thereon.
Reason: In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010 (as amended)
2. The development hereby permitted shall be completed in all respects strictly in accordance with the following plans, for which permission is hereby granted or which are subsequently submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and in compliance with any conditions imposed by the Local Planning Authority:
CONDITION 2:
237-20-0200 P8 Master Plan, 237-20-0301 P23 Accommodation Plan, 237-20-0351 P2 Open Space Plan, Soft Landscape Proposals - 21-234-SK01 Masterplan Rev C, Arboricultural Impact Assessment Issue A, 21-234-01 Rev C, 21-234-02 Rev C, 21-234-03 Rev C, 21-234-04 Rev C, 21-234-05 Rev C, 21-234-06 Rev B, 21-234-07 Rev B, 21-234-08 Rev B, 21-234-09 Rev B, 21-234-10 Rev B, 21-234-11 Rev B, 21-234-12 Rev B and HAR-SCH01 Rev A External finishes schedule
received 16 January 2023.
Design and Access Statement, 237-20-0150 P1 Site Location Plan, 237-20-0210 P7 Character Plan, 237-20-0353 P1 Vehicular Network Plan, 237-20-0354 P2 Pedestrian Network Plan, 237-20-0355 P2 Storey Heights Plan, 237-20-0356 P2 Dwelling Size Plan, 237-20-0357 P2 Phasing Plan, 237-20-0358 P2 Refuse and Bin Storage Plan, 237-20-0359 P2 Parking and Cycle Storage Strategy Plan, 237-20-0600 P5 Materials Plan, 237-20-6300 P3, 237-20-6301 P2, 237-20-6303 P3, 237-20-6304 P1, 237-20-6305 P1 - Starston Semi Detached House; 237-20-6302 P2 - Starston Terraced House, 237-20-6310 P2, 237-20-6311 P2 - Benacre Semi Detached Bungalow, 237-20-6320 P2, 237-20-6321 P2 - Hales Semi Detached House, 237-20-6330 P3, 237-20-6331 P3, 237-20-6332 P3 - Wangford Detached Bungalow, 237-20-6340 P2 - Haddiscoe Semi Detached House, 237-20-6350 P2 - Hulver Detached House, 237-20-6351 P2, 237-20-6352 P2 - Hulver Semi Detached House, 237-20-6360 P2, 237-20-6361P3 - Thurlton Detached House, 237-20-6370 P2, 237-20-6371 P2 Mettingham Detached House, 237-20-6380 P2, 237-20-6381 P3 - Ellingham Detached House, 237-20-6390 P3, 237-20-6391 P3, 237-20-6392 P1 - Redgrave Detached House, 237-20-6400 P2, 237-20-6401 P3 - Yoxford Detached House, 237-20-6410 P3, 237-20-6411 P2 - Glemham Detached House, 237-20-6421 P3 - Thorpe Detached House, 237-20-6431 P2 - Wrentham Detached House, 237-20-6441 P3 - Blythburgh Detached House, 237-20-6460 P3 - Affordable 2BB Terraced Bungalow, 237-20-6470 P3 - Affordable 2BH Terraced House, 237-20-6480 P3 - SO 2BH Semi Detached House, 237-20-6482 P3 - SO 2BH Terraced House, 237-20-6483 P3 - SO 2BH Terrace of 4, 237-20-6490 P3, 237-20-6491 P4 - 3B SO Semi Detached House, 237-20-6492 P3 - 3B SO Terraced House and 237-20-6500 P4 - 2B and 3B SO Terraced House received 8 August 2022.
237-20-6700 P14 Flat Block 20-27 and 237-20-6705 P2 Flat Block 28-35
received 16 March 2023.
CONDITIONS 5, 6, 7 23 and 24:
201485_C-100_P02 General arrangement and external works sheet 1,
201485_C-101_P02 General arrangement and external works sheet 2,
201485_C-102_P02 General arrangement and external works sheet 3,
201485_C-103_P03 General arrangement and external works sheet 4,
201485_C-104_P02 General arrangement and external works sheet 5,
201485_C-105_P02 General arrangement and external works sheet 6,
201485_C-106_P03 General arrangement and external works sheet 7,
201485_C-107_P02 General arrangement and external works sheet 8,
201485_C-108_P03 General arrangement and external works sheet 9,
201485_C-120_P03 General arrangement & external works s38 agreement plan sheet 1,
201485_C-121_P03 General arrangement & external works s38 agreement plan sheet 2,
201485_C-125_P02 General arrangement & external works S278 agreement plan,
201485_C-126_P02 General arrangement & external works S278 land dedication plan,
201485_C-130_P02 General arrangement & external works S104 agreement plan sheet 1,
201485_C-131_P03 General arrangement & external works S104 agreement plan sheet 2,
201485_C-132_P03 General arrangement & external works S104 agreement key plan,
201485_C-135_P03 General arrangement & external works impermeasble area plan,
201485_C-140_P01 Off-site works to Loam Pit Lane,
201485_C-200_P01 Road and sewer setting out sheet 1,
201485_C-201_P01 Road and sewer setting out sheet 2,
201485_C-202_P01 Road and sewer setting out sheet 3,
201485_C-203_P01 Road and sewer setting out sheet 4,
201485_C-204_P01 Road and sewer setting out sheet 5,
201485_C-205_P01 Road and sewer setting out sheet 6,
201485_C-206_P01 Adoptable manhole schedules sheet 1,
201485_C-207_P01 Adoptable manhole schedules sheet 2,
201485_C-208_P01 Adoptable manhole schedules sheet 3,
201485_C-209_P01 Adoptable manhole schedules sheet 4,
201485_C-210_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 1,
201485_C-211_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 2,
201485_C-212_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 3,
201485_C-213_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 4,
201485_C-214_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 5,
201485_C-215_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 6,
201485_C-216_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 7,
201485_C-217_P01 Road and sewer long sections sheet 8,
201485_C-300_P01 Anglian Water Construction details sheet 1,
201485_C-301_P01 Anglian Water Construction details sheet 2,
201485_C-302_P01 Anglian Water Construction details sheet 3,
201485_C-400_P01 Suffolk Highway Construction Details S38 Works sheet 1,
201485_C-401_P01 Suffolk Highway Construction Details S38 Works sheet 2,
201485_C-402_P01 Suffolk Highway Construction Details S38 Works sheet 3,
201485_C-502_P02 Private construction details sheet 3,
201485_C-503_P01 Private construction details sheet 4,
201485_C-605_P01 Autotrack Swept Path,
Preliminary SuDS Management and Maintenance Plan
received 8 August 2022 and 16 January 2023.
CONDITION 10:
237-20-0359 Rev P2 received 8 August 2022.
CONDITION 15:
HAR-DOC-01 Rev B Harrisons Lane Construction Management Plan, received 16 January 2023.
CONDITION 16 and 17:
Create Consulting Engineers Phase 1 Contaminated Land Assessment Volume 1 of 2 and Volume 2 of 2;
Ground Investigation (ASL Report No. 450-18-087-10 August 2019)
Supplementary Ground Investigation (ASL Report No. 450-18-087-06 January 2020)
Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical Site Investigation Report (Brown2Green Ref. 2954/Rpt 1v1 January 2022)
received 8 August 2022
CONDITIONS 21 and 22
Written Scheme of Investigation for an archaeological trial trench evaluation (MOLA 2019), received 8 August 2022 and Archaeological trial trench evaluation (MOLA Report 19/99, HWT 053), received 18 January 2023.
CONDITION 23:
Awaiting confirmation from LLFA
CONDITION 24:
SuDs Management and Maintenance Plan Rev 01 December 2022 received 16 January 2023.
CONDITION 26:
Awaiting confirmation from LLFA
CONDITION 27:
237-20-0313 P2 Sustainable Technology Plan received 16 January 2023.
CONDITION 28:
Homeowners Walking Routes Leaflet received 21 March 2023.
CONDITION 29:
Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for Biodiversity (JBA, July 2022) received 16 January 2023.
CONDITION 30:
Landscape and Ecological Management and Maintenance Plan (JBA 21/234-LEMP1 Rev A, December 2022) received 21 March 2023.
CONDITION 31:
Drawing Number NS/HARR/302504 received 8 September 2022.
CONDITION 32:
Design and Access Statement Appendix C received 8 August 2022.
CONDITION 33:
Sustainability Statement (Eden SAP Services 23 April 2022) received 8 August 2022.
CONDITION 34
Self-Build Design Code and Marketing Strategy Rev P3 received 14 March 2023.
3. Ecological enhancement measures will be delivered and retained in accordance with the Ecological Enhancement Strategy (JBA 21/234 November 2022) received 21 March 2023.
Reason: To ensure the development delivers ecological enhancements.