Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council (Planning) held at the Village Hall on Monday, 6th February 2023 at 7.30pm.
- Present
- Councillors: D Turner (Chair), K Wilkinson, A Stevens, S Budd, S Baker, M Mann
- In Attendance
- J Blackburn (Clerk), Seven members of the public
ES138/22/23 – To Receive Apologies of Absence
Apologies had been received from H Glasse, H Stanford and M Gillett.
ES139/22/23 – Planning Applications
Ref: DC/23/00362 - Application for Outline Planning Permission (Access Points to be considered, Appearance, Layout, Landscaping and Scale to be Reserved) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of 4 No. dwellings and new vehicular access - Land North Of A1120, Forward Green, Earl Stonham
Residents at the adjacent property to the proposed site were present and expressed their concerns over their view and sunlight being compromised by the proposed development. They also expressed concerns over the already inadequate sewerage/drainage, which would be made worse by additional development.
The Developer for the application was present and explained that he felt the bungalows would be reasonable infill with the land at the rear remaining agricultural. He confirmed to the residents that detailed design of the bungalows could be discussed at a later stage to ensure their concerns were addressed.
Other residents present expressed their support of the development and felt that it would bring new people into the village. They felt the street scene would not be restricted and that there would be a lot of interest in the new properties as there were not many bungalows in the parish.
Members had no concerns.
It was AGREED: That the Parish Council had no objections to the application. Clerk to action.
Ref: DC/23/00377 - Householder Application - Erection of single storey linked extension - Granary Cottage, Upper Langdales Farmhouse, Mill Lane, Earl Stonham
Members expressed their concern that the proposed link extension was considerably larger than the existing dwelling, with the size being unnecessary. Members also expressed concern that the proposed extension would be very close to a Grade 2 Listed Building.
It was AGREED: That the Parish Council object to the application on the two points above. Clerk to action.
The meeting finished at 8pm.
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