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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Ref PD/05/05 DATE: WEDNESDAY 13th July 2005 SUBJECT: PLANNING APPLICATIONS PORTFOLIO HOLDER: HEAD OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Brief description of report content and the decision being asked for: This report lists those planning applications to be determined by the Committee. It sets out relevant considerations, outstanding matters, and makes recommendations as appropriate at the time of writing. This report has been prepared by Mike Smith – Head of Planning & Development Tel (01473) 432902 - Email: mike.smith@ipswich.gov.uk This report was prepared after consultation with: Strategic Planning and Others as listed. The following policies form a context to this report: (all relevant policies must also be referred to in the body of the report) Transforming Ipswich Development Plan and other policy documents as listed. This report is not a key decision included in the Forward Plan PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW (papers relied on to write the report but which are not published and do not contain exempt information – 1. All of the papers on the relevant planning application files that were relied upon to a material degree in the preparation of the report. 2. 3. OTHER HELPFUL PAPERS (papers which the report author considers might be helpful – this might include published material) 1.Ipswich Local Plan adopted 1997. 2.First Deposit Draft Local Plan 2001 3.Suffolk Structure Plan 2001 4.SPG Good Practice Guide to Extending your Home 5.Other published Supplementary Policy Guidance 2 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 CONTENTS Item No Ref. No. Address Ward Item01 IP/05/00493/FUL The Cliffden Hotel 21 London Road GIPPING Item02 IP/05/00513/FUL 8 Meredith Road CASTLE HILL Item03 IP/05/00523/FUL Lockup Garages Adj 30 Gibbons Street GIPPING Item04 IP/05/00290/FUL Celestion Bull Motors And Marlows, Foxhall Road ST JOHNS Item05 IP/05/00385/LBC 31 - 35 Fore Street ALEXANDRA Item06 IP/05/00386/FUL 31 - 35 Fore Street ALEXANDRA Item07 IP/05/00452/OUT 7 Playford Road BIXLEY Item08 IP/05/00541/OUT 2 - 4 Mersey Road HOLYWELLS Item09 IP/05/00559/FUL 149 And 151 Whitby Road RUSHMERE BACKGROUND PAPERS All of the papers on the relevant planning application files that were relied upon to a material degree in the preparation of the report, are regarded as Background Papers which may be inspected by arrangement with the relevant Case Officer. 3 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 01 Application No. IP/05/00493/FUL REPS Ward: Proposal: GIPPING Change of use from hotel to 12 studio apartments. Address: The Cliffden Hotel , 21 London Road Applicant: Christchurch Properties Ltd Agent: Last And Tricker Partnership 4 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal This is to convert an existing building into 12 self contained "studio" apartments. The floorspaces range from approx. 27m2 - 40m2. Five of the units would have bed-sit arrangements i.e. combined sitting/living area. An amended layout plan has been submitted which amended the floor plans to provide more windows instead of relying exclusively on roof lights on two of the units. This also shows a small side extension. Externally, there is a courtyard of some 95m2 providing for drying area, bin storage and cycle parking. There would not be any on site car parking provision. 2. Background The site is within an inner urban area relatively close to the central area, a locality characterised by large Victorian buildings mostly in residential use ( often flats or bed-sits) although there are some commercial buildings nearby. The site is at the junction of London Road/ Stevenson Road and includes a large Victorian house that has been in use as a hotel/guest house for many years. It is 2 storeys with attic accommodation. A garage/coach house was converted to proprietors accommodation some years ago and this faces a small courtyard which has access to Stevenson Road. 3. Consultations BENG - Cycle store should be enclosed, secure, illuminated and hold more than one cycle per dwelling; zero parking acceptable; remaining access shall have bound surface for at least 4.5m from edge of highway; hedges should be planted min 1m from highway; may be excluded from future Residents Parking Zones. ESMH – Detailed concerns over natural daylight comments on Building Regulations. ESMP – No objections. Representations The following representations have been received:Maddocks, Lusher And Matthews,North Lodge, 25 London Road received 02/06/05 Issues Raised:- too many flats in locality - inadequate parking 5 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 4. Policy The following policies of the adopted Local Plan apply: All entrances must be easily accessible from the public highway avoiding awkward rear approaches. Provision should also be made for refuse storage areas and access for collection within 25 metres. An area of amenity space should be provided with convenient access to each dwelling. The area of amenity space should be proportional with the size of the proposal, the number of homes provided and the density of development in the locality, based on a standard of 25 square metres per unit of accommodation. A lower standard of amenity space provision may be acceptable in appropriate locations e.g. on the top of the shops and in the Town Centre and Transition Area mentioned in paragraph 6.56 above. Further guidance on standards for conversions are contained in the Council’s Environmental Services HMO Standards. H19 Proposals to convert houses into flats, bedsits or other types of HMO may be acceptable providing they:(a) Comply with the Council's Standards for the provision of off-street car parking space, private outdoor amenity and bin storage areas; (b) provide each unit of accommodation with a principal entrance door conveniently accessible to the public highway; (c) do not lead to an overload of flats and other HMOs in the street causing unacceptable levels of traffic congestion and activity; (d) do not involve the loss of modest sized family housing containing 3 bedrooms or fewer; and (e) would not have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of a listed building or conservation area. 5. Comment On criteria H19(a), the site has very little space for any car parking at present for the hotel use ( 15 letting rooms). It is unlikely that the proposals would generate any more cars than the lawful use. The site is in a relatively central location being located only 360m from the central shopping area. Cycle parking provision will be made on site. Bin storage areas are located in a discrete position. Of greater concern is the small amount of amenity space which is well below the 25m2 standard referred to in para 6.62 of the ILP. Whilst this standard is flexible depending on the circumstances, here there would be 12 separate households with very little external private space. The space itself would be heavily overlooked by 3 of the units. Further consideration is being given to this issue and the Committee will be updated orally. Also of concern is the restricted outlook from some of the units. Criteria H19(b) is met given the site's location close to two roads. 6 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Criteria H19(c) is not directly relevant because this is not a conversion of an existing house. Thus the proposals would not alter the existing balance of houses to flats/HMOs (houses in multiple occupation)in the area. In any case, despite perceptions, the number of flats/HMOs in London Road between Barrack Corner and Mile End is less than 50%. Furthermore, due to its size it would be unrealistic to expect this building to revert to a house. Some flats/HMO use is inevitable. 6. Recommendation A final recommendation will be made at the meeting. 7 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 02 Application No. IP/05/00513/FUL REPS Ward: Proposal: CASTLE HILL Change of use of ground floor from shop (A1) to café (A3) with flat above. Address: 8 Meredith Road Applicant: Mr M Warren Agent: S C Fletcher (Architect) 8 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal The application is for the change of use of ground floor accommodation from a former fireplace retail shop (Class A1) to a café (Class A3), with a residential flat at first floor level. 2. Background The site has a chequered history but has always been a retail shop at ground floor level and a residential flat above, a previous consent in 1990 allowed a part change of use from shop to storage of flooring materials (I/90/011/FP), the use has since reverted back to a retail unit (Class A1). The unit has been empty since its previous occupiers – a retail unit for fireplaces vacated. It is on the southern side of Meredith Road adjacent to the newsagents and a tandoori restaurant. There is a separate doorway to the flat above, no. 8A Meredith Road. 3. Consultations BE - Applicant should be aware that the provision of a disabled ramp will be required and any external seating on the highway will need to be licenced. ESMP – Recommend two conditions 1) no amplified system of music or speech unless a satisfactory scheme of sound insulation has been submitted and approved and 2) system of extract ventilation to be installed within the premises to a specification that will prevent nuisance arising. ESMC – Unable to comment at this stage, further information on Application of the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 is available from the Borough Council if required. SCI - No issues to raise regarding this application. Representations The following representations have been received:Mr E Osman, landlord 27-29 and 4-4A Meredith Road; Mr S Kaptan, 4A Meredith Road; Mrs S Kaptan, 4A Meredith Road; KWRV Palmer on behalf of Palmers (Haughley) Limited, The White House, Haughley, IP14 3NR Leslie Short, MRTPI, MRICS, Peecock Short on behalf of Mr A Motlib, 10 Meredith Road; Two petitions, one signed by 215 interested parties, one by 214 interested parties. Issues Raised:1. No more room for change of use under the Council’s 40% rule; 9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 2. If café open till early hours of the morning won’t be able to sleep as live above ground floor units; 3. Could mean closure of some takeaway shops due to too much competition; 4. Already have a large number of takeaway outlets, any more will turn Meredith Road from a pleasant shopping area into a fast food haven; 5. No need for an additional A3 user in this location; 6. Addition of another A3 use will disturb the satisfactory balance that there is; 7. A balance of retail and service uses are required to be maintained; 8. A3 uses encourage higher rents which lead to a decline if not a change in the function of this local shopping centre; 9. Proposal will contribute to a general decline of the shopping centre as a viable retail offer; 10. A3 use will have an adverse impact on the character and quality of local amenity particularly for residential occupiers – can lead to noise, pollution, litter, fumes, cooking smells, disturbance etc11. True nature of proposal is not clear in the application – could it not be mixed use proposed with café and takeaway; 11. Increased traffic will make the area more unsafe; and 12. Lack of sufficient parking to cover a further restaurant. 4. Policy The following policies of Ipswich Local Plan are chiefly relevant:S18 Within the defined Local Shopping Centres proposals to change the use from Class A1 shops to Class A2 Financial and Professional services and Class A3 Food and Drink uses will be permitted, providing, as a result of the change or otherwise, the percentage of non Class A1 uses does not exceed 33% of the total identified shopping frontage or the shopping character and range of shops is not unacceptably diminished. S20 Within the defined Local Shopping Centres proposals to provide Class A3 hot food takeaway shops will only be acceptable providing:(a) the criteria of Policy S18 can be met; (b) the proposal would not cause a loss of residential amenity because of long opening hours or environmental nuisances from increased noise and activity, fumes, smell and litter; and (c) there would be no unacceptable levels of vehicular traffic generated to the detriment of highway safety and satisfactory access and car parking provision can be met. The following policy of the First Deposit Draft Ipswich Local Plan is chiefly relevant:- 10 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 S12 Within the defined District and Local Shopping Centres proposals to change the use from Class A1 (Shops) to Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services) and Class A3 (Food and Drink) uses will be permitted, providing, as a result of the change or otherwise, the percentage of non Class A1 uses does not exceed 40% of the total identified shopping frontage or the shopping character and range of shops is not unacceptably diminished. 5. Comment Adopted planning policy accepts the change of use from Use Class A1 – retail units to Use Classes A2 (Financial and Business) and Use Class A3 (at the time, cafes, restaurants, bars, take-aways), within designated local shopping centres, provided the level of A3/A2 uses does not exceed 33% of the total shopping frontage and provided the range of shops is not unacceptably reduced, (Policy SE18). Planning policy in the First Deposit Draft Ipswich Local Plan re-iterates this policy but increases the total frontage to 40% before the level of non A1 – retail uses becomes unacceptable. (Policy S12). A calculation has been carried out on the Meredith Road shopping centre in order to establish the frontage of A2/A3 uses in the area. It is important to note that since April the Use Classes Order has been amended and the old A3 use class has been divided into three: A3 – Restaurants, snack bars, cafes A4 – Pubs and bars A5 – Take-aways This application is specifically requesting a change of use to Use Class A3 – café. The applicant has illustrated that they are aware of the changes to the use classes order and are specifically not applying for an A5 – takeaway use. However, in order to do the calculation within the development plan the old classification has to be used as that is what the policies are based upon. As such there is currently 25.4% A3 uses in Meredith Road (based on frontages), with the proposed change of use this will rise to 30.3%. This is within the adopted policy guideline of 33% and well within the proposed policy guideline of 40%. Planning policy refers to assurance that the character and variety of shops within a local shopping centre will not be affected by a change of use from A1 retail. In the Meredith Road shopping centre there is a small supermarket, a co-op store, offlicence, video rental store, hairdresser, bakery, post office/newsagent, pharmacy and fruit and veg shop that are unaffected by the proposal. Therefore, your officer’s are of the opinion that the range of facilities and stores in Meredith Road will not be unacceptably diminished should the change of use from A1 be approved. In addition to this, it is important to note, that the proposal is for a café and not a hot food takeaway. The majority of the objectors to the proposal have raised concerns at the introduction of a further hot food takeaway in the area in particular the noise and 11 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 rubbish associated with such a use and the saturation of hot food takeaways in Meredith Road. It is acknowledged that there are a number of hot food takeaways within the Meredith Road shopping centre, however, the proportion of shopping frontage devoted to such uses is well within the guidelines of the Ipswich Local Plan and will not be exceeded with the proposed café use. Any future change to a hot food takeaway will require an application for planning permission, however the café (A3) use could revert to an A1 or A2 use without the benefit of an application for planning permission. An objection has been raised to the increased traffic and vehicular movements the use will entail coupled with insufficient parking the area. The Borough’s Highway Authority are content that the proposal will not have an adverse impact on highway safety. There are adequate car parking spaces for the centre as a whole and it is a local shopping centre designed to serve the immediate locality, it is therefore hoped that the majority of users would utilise alternative means of transport such as walking to get to the facilities. There are no planning policy objections to the proposed change of use. In accordance with adopted planning policy and taking into account the revised Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order, the proposed change of use is acceptable. 6. Recommendation Recommend planning permission be granted subject to appropriate conditions requiring submission of details of ventilation and has amplified system of music and speech. 12 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 03 Application No. IP/05/00523/FUL REPS Ward: Proposal: GIPPING Erection of 3-storey block of 6, 2 bedroom flats with associated landscaping, parking and new vehicular access. Address: Lockup Garages Adj 30 , Gibbons Street Applicant: Jane Turner Agent: Brooks Architects Ltd 13 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal This site is very small, at 0.0299 hectare. The proposal is for a 3 storey block of flats located close to the north and south boundaries and to 4.5 metres from the west boundary. There is thus high site coverage. 3 car parking spaces are shown beneath an over sailing element of the building above. The flats would each be approx. 60m2 and have 2 bedrooms. The design is modern, incorporating balconies, large bay window and hipped roof sweeping down in a lean- to form over a two storey element at the south. A cycle and bin store would be provided. Facing materials would be white rendered walls and slate roofs. 2. Background The site is in Gibbons Street, part of a large inner urban area of small Victorian terraced houses. Some recent infill developments have taken place near the application site. The design of these has followed the established context. The site is occupied by 12 lock up garages all apparently in serviceable order. The applicant has submitted a statement of usage. It states that 2 are being used to "store" cars , the rest being used for general storage, workshop and a boat. The site backs onto properties fronting London Road and Handford Cut. which include small commercial buildings/uses in the vicinity of the application site. These buildings are low grade and not used much and the sites appear ready for redevelopment. 3. Consultations BENG – TRO required on bend; detailed engineering. ESMP – Noise and soil remediation assessments required. CFO - Standard advice re access and fire fighting facilities EA - Flood zone 3 Representations The following representations have been received:Miss N Hale,30 Gibbons Street, Ipswich received 23/06/05 Issues Raised:Query over boundary treatments. 14 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 4. Policy The following policies of Ipswich Local Plan are relevant:BE1 The Council will encourage and expect a high standard of design for new development which should complement the character of Ipswich, respect historic buildings and the mediaeval street pattern and contribute to the creation of a sense of place. BE2 Proposals for development should be designed to respect the characteristics of the site and its surroundings. Where existing structures and buildings detract from the townscape of an area the Council will support redevelopment proposals providing they are consistent with the other policies of the Plan. BE7 Proposals for new housing will be assessed against the following criteria: BE9 (a) The need to provide an attractive human scale environment with a sense of place; (b) The need to relate to the townscape character of the locality where appropriate; (c) The need to provide satisfactory spacing between dwellings and an appropriate level of private outdoor amenity space; (d) The need to ensure no undue disturbance from other land uses or activities in the area; and (e) The need to achieve a safe secure environment which seeks to reduce crime by providing vandal resistant street lighting, signs and furniture and open unconcealed paths and amenity areas. Proposals for severance plots, infilling and backland development may be permitted providing they: (a) do not detract from the setting of existing buildings or the character and appearance of the area; (b) have no undue adverse effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties in terms of loss of privacy, outlook, sunlight, daylight and the generation of unreasonable traffic noise nuisance; (c) provide sufficient private garden area, off- street car parking space (in accordance with the Council's Standards) and vehicular access arrangements for the proposed and existing property; (d) have no adverse effect on any existing trees of amenity value and architectural features within or close to the site; and 15 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 (e) are in keeping with the prevailing spacing and layout standards of the area. 5. Comment The loss of the garages would not appear to prejudice the amenities of the area. There are many terraced houses in the area with only on-street parking. There appears to be little use and demand for car parking at the site. The application has not attracted any opposition on this basis. It appears that their loss would not be detrimental to the area. In terms of policy BE1 and BE2, it is considered that the modern design is over robust in the context and bears little relationship to the context. In particular, the part lean-to form, the hipped roofs and considerable modelling including over sailing elements are over elaborate and unrelated to the context of uniform terraced houses. The 3 storey scale would again be out of sympathy with the uniform 2 storey scale of houses nearby. The modern design would be accentuated by the scale proposed contrary to BE1, BE2, BE7(b) and BE9(a). The architect has issued a revised design which goes some way to addressing these concerns but these have not yet been formally submitted There would be a large expanse of roof rising from 2-3 storeys 4.5m away from a main window wall of the adjacent house 30 Gibbons Street which would cause visual intrusion and loss of daylight, contrary to policy BE7(c) and BE9(b). The revised design makes matters worse in this regard. Also, there would be overlooking of the private area of no. 30. On potential noise nuisance from nearby uses e.g. the builders merchants, Travis Perkins Handford Cut, a condition of planning permission could be imposed requiring noise insulation to the building envelope, to ensure compliance with policy BE7(d) Regarding Miss Hale's comment, a normal conditions of permission would require suitable boundary treatments. In this case the lock ups would be demolished and a 2 metres high privacy fence/wall erected. The main issue revolves around policy BE9(e). Firstly the density is very high and the building would be sited close to rear and side boundaries contrary to normal spacing standards- especially the amended sketch. As such, it would prejudice the development of adjacent land, including the garage buildings at the rear of 95 London Road. It seems sensible for the planning of the application site to allow for satisfactory development of the adjacent sites, but the proposals would seem to compromise this. Some development could occur on the application site in isolation but it would have to be considerably scaled down. 6. Recommendation Refuse planning permission- scale and design out of keeping with area - adverse impact on no. 30 Gibbons Street - would prejudice satisfactory development of adjacent land. 16 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 04 Application No. IP/05/00290/FUL REPS Ward: Proposal: ST JOHNS Residential development comprising 288 units, associated parking, access and open space (development does not comply with development plan). Address: Celestion Bull Motors And Marlows,, Foxhall Road Applicant: Barratt Eastern Counties/Mersea Homes Agent: Bidwells Carpenter Planning Consultants 17 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal The application is for residential development of the 5.6 hectare site with 288 units, associated parking at an average of 1.5 spaces per unit, vehicular access from Foxhall Road using a ghosted right turn lane, and open space. The units are to be comprised of: Affordable Housing – Other housing – 1 bed flats – 2 bed flats – 2 bed houses 3 bed houses 4 bed houses - 16 20 14 16 6 8 98 30 36 44 Total - 72 216 The net density of development is to be 62 dwellings per hectare, gross will be 52 dwellings per hectare. The open space is to include four Local Areas of Play (LAP), one Local Equipped Area of Play (LEAP), a pocket park to the front of the site incorporating one of the LAPs and a strategic landscaping belt to the southern boundary of the site adjacent to the railway line. The development is formed around an existing public sewer line that runs directly through the site from Foxhall Road and under the railway line at the southern end. This restricts development within the site as no building construction is allowed to take place within 6m either side of the centre-line of the 1800mm diameter sewer. This application has been discussed prior to submission and since its submission. There have been several alterations to the scheme as a result of this negotiation including alterations to the site layout – primarily to incorporate highway considerations and to ensure adequate garden sizes for properties. Other alterations include the addition of further house types, amendments to house type designs, some alterations to the layout of properties fronting the main through access along the line of the public sewer and restrictions added to the main square to discourage unnecessary through traffic. The previously proposed ghosted right turn lane has been removed from the application as it failed the safety audit and cannot be safely provided. 2. Background The site is a former industrial area which has been subject to a previous outline application for residential development and associated works, the previous scheme has been authorised for approval but is still awaiting issue of the decision notice following discussion of the related legal agreement. The site is not allocated for residential development in the adopted Local Plan but was put forward as a residential site in the Ipswich Local Plan First Deposit Draft 2001. The application has been advertised as a departure from the development plan. 18 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 3. Consultations BE (Drainage) - Vehicular access onto Foxhall Road is acceptable, proposal is in line with agreed layout at outline stage It is to have a ghosted right turn lane. Careful consideration of road levels will be needed at the Foxhall Road junction to avoid floodwater flowing onto or from the site. Drainage layout SK-01 is unacceptable, soakaways to be 4 metres from highway kerb and 5 metres from properties and trees. Deep bore soakaways are unlikely to be acceptable for highway drainage. Full details of the proposed drainage system will have to be submitted and approved by the Council. Further details required to ensure this is capable of being provided (see EA comments). Considerations recommended to ensure appropriate access and materials used. Sum of £70,000 to be paid for the Borough to carry out works to improve the junction at Foxhall Road/Derby Road. Grampian conditions required for alterations to the highway at entrance to site, bus shelter upgrades etc. ESMP – Two issues – contaminated land and noise assessment. Noise assessment – more detail required on the control of railway noise to the development. Concern at Foxhall Road facades (NB not part of this development). Contaminated land – reports submitted appear to be a positive approach, however, assumptions are made in both reports. Validation required before ground works commence. CED - Have provided a summary of need based on the number of units (minus the affordable), nearest schools in catchment are Rose Hill Primary and Copleston High, both of which will be over-subscribed. Development will generate 42 primary school places, 22 high school places and 5 sixth form places at a cost to the developer of £768,545. This is being re-calculated following the change in mix of units since original submission. EA - Object to the proposal until it is demonstrated that discharge of water from the site is acceptable. Contaminated land issue needs further investigation. Reports submitted do not adequately address the risk to the water environment. Further work and details are required in order for the objection to be removed. The agency is confident a solution can be found and any permission can be contained accordingly. AW - The amount of surface and foul water to be discharged to the combined sewer is excessive, conditions required for further details of foul and surface water drainage to be submitted and approved. Details of surface water attenuation for the site have been approved by the local planning authority. Advisory comments re: building close to the public sewer crossing the site and surface water flows to be restricted to a maximum discharge of 100l/s for a 1 in 30 year storm return. SAU – Programme of archaeological works condition to be applied, some extra fieldwork is required to answer outstanding questions from the archaeological impact assessment and proposed mitigation strategy. HRDO – Affordable housing is well distributed across the development. In terms of units the number represents 26%, in terms of bed space only 23%, the calculation on the basis of habitable rooms has not been carried out. 19 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 IB - There is little or no possibility of a bus service operating throughout the development. Would wish to see developers responsible for providing bus waiting facilities, improved shelters etc in the vicinity and possibility of providing each household with a series of bus tickets to promote alternative means of travel to the private motor car. CFO – Access to buildings for fire appliances and fire fighters must meet with the specified requirements of the building regulations. Minimum capacity for hard standing of 15 tonnes. A fire hydrant will have to be installed to the rear of the site to provide an adequate water supply for fire fighting. LSP – Commuted sums required regarding play area, public open spaces etc. Trees to be trimmed back for Camden Road residents as they overhang their gardens (TPO). Some trees will grow too large for areas they are to be planted. Some units too close to TPO trees. Open space adjacent to the railway line – should have an earth bund that would be a natural sound barrier and provide a wildlife area along the railway corridor. The management of the open spaces will need to be specific. Representations The following representations have been received:The Ipswich Society, 40 Glencoe Road, IP4 3PR Mr & Mrs M Swift, 354 Foxhall Road, IP3 8JE ABC Pre-School, 537 Foxhall Road, IP3 8LR Mr D A Overall, 6 Camwood Gardens, IP3 8HY Mr P Horsfield, 114 Camden Road, IP3 8JN Maria Cook, 116 Camden Road, IP3 8JN Mr & Mrs M Parker, 126 Henslow Road, IP4 5EJ Mr G Harold, 402 Foxhall Road, IP14, 8JE Issues Raised:1. Number of properties proposed has raised from 260 to 288, this will increase the traffic using Foxhall Road even further having a negative impact on our quality of life. 2. Three storey properties on frontage is not in keeping with the rest of the houses in the road. (NB These properties are indicative, they are not included in the application). 3. Proposed public area is a good feature as long as it is designed and policed in a way that does not allow it to become a hangout for gangs of youths. 4. Three storey properties close to rear gardens of properties on Foxhall Road will lead to overlooking and loss of light. 5. Large number of flats included that don’t fit with a family focused community. 6. Lack of a secondary access road will impact greatly on the already congested Foxhall Road. 7. Developer should make a contribution to pre-school education and care. 8. The height difference between the application site and Camwood Gardens is excessive, properties in Camwood Gardens would have no privacy from the adjacent open space/properties. 20 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 9. The hawthorn hedge between the site and Camwood Gardens is inadequate for safety reasons, would prefer a brick wall a minimum height of 2 metres with a hedge planted to the front, with metal railings in front of that, creating a barrier (diagram included). 10. Tree line as shown on plan to the east is not accurate and could lead to overlooking, existing may need extending to match that on plan. 11. Need to ensure windows at first floor level to rear are obscure glazed where necessary. 12. Site level is 2500mm+ below level of the boundary fence to the rear of 114 Camden Road, this must be maintained or lowered to minimise opportunity for overlooking. 13. Increase in traffic on Foxhall Road needs addressing to prevent this becoming a serious issue. 14. Nothing taller than 2 storey to be built at rear of 116 Camden Road as this is a bungalow, some boundary screening would be appreciated. 15. Ipswich Society support the scheme provided the detailed architecture will be of a high standard and that the pedestrian and cycle links are of a high standard particularly to reach Derby Road station. 16. Disappointed that the original proposal for a roundabout is not included, congestion will be increased, roundabout should be included. 17. Nothing included for extra facilities for schools, doctors, dentists. 4. Policy The following policies of Ipswich Local Plan are chiefly relevant:NE6 Where appropriate, development proposals should be accompanied by a comprehensive landscaping scheme including new tree planting to be implemented as part of the overall development. NE10 The Council will seek to retain all trees of high amenity value. Consent will only be granted for the cutting down, topping, lopping or uprooting of any tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order providing the works are necessary:(a) to secure the proper maintenance of the tree(s)for good arboricultural reasons; or (b) to secure the removal of the tree(s) so that the survival or growth prospects of other protected trees are enhanced. NE21 Proposals for development on potentially contaminated land will be expected to be accompanied by details of:(a) a survey to establish the actual level of contamination; and (b) how the contamination will be dealt with to eliminate any future danger. NE23 The Council will normally resist development proposals likely to be prone to flooding and proposals which would be likely to lead to an increase in 21 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 the risk of flooding of land and property elsewhere unless appropriate flood protection measures are incorporated as part of each scheme. BE1 The Council will encourage and expect a high standard of design for new development which should complement the character of Ipswich, respect historic buildings and the mediaeval street pattern and contribute to the creation of a sense of place. BE2 Proposals for development should be designed to respect the characteristics of the site and its surroundings. Where existing structures and buildings detract from the townscape of an area the Council will support redevelopment proposals providing they are consistent with the other policies of the Plan. BE3 The Council will in appropriate cases encourage the provision of new works of art as part of schemes of development where they would contribute to the appearance of the scheme and to the amenities of the area. BE7 Proposals for new housing will be assessed against the following criteria: (a) The need to provide an attractive human scale environment with a sense of place; (b) The need to relate to the townscape character of the locality where appropriate; (c) The need to provide satisfactory spacing between dwellings and an appropriate level of private outdoor amenity space; (d) The need to ensure no undue disturbance from other land uses or activities in the area; and (e) The need to achieve a safe secure environment which seeks to reduce crime by providing vandal resistant street lighting, signs and furniture and open unconcealed paths and amenity areas. BE13 In considering development proposals, the Council will seek to ensure that the design and layout of buildings, highways and the spaces around them provide for public safety and deter vandalism and crime. BE15 In considering development proposals the Council will seek the retention and reinstatement of existing or former boundary walls, railings, fences and gates which complement the character and appearance of an individual building and the surrounding area. BE16 Proposals for new buildings should include the provision of appropriate boundary features. BE17 The Council will require proposals for new development including changes of use to include suitable provision for the adequate siting and screening of bin storage areas and statutory undertakers equipment 22 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 BE47 Where research indicates that archaeological remains may exist, the Council will require that a developer submits an archaeological field evaluation prior to the determination of a planning application. Planning permission will not be granted without adequate assessment of the nature, extent and significance of the remains present and the extent to which the proposed development is likely to affect them. Where proposals are considered acceptable these conservation/preservation arrangements will normally be secured by a condition of planning permission and/or a planning obligation agreement. H10 RL6 When considering proposals for residential development on sites of 1.5 hectares or more, or for 40 or more dwellings the Council will seek to achieve a mix and balance of dwelling types to cater for a range of housing needs including an element of affordable housing. The Council will need to be satisfied that such affordable housing:(a) will be available to meet long term local needs through secure arrangements being made to restrict the occupancy of the development; and (b) is compatible with other policies of the Plan. It will be expected that in residential developments providing 15 or more homes open space will be provided sufficient to meet the needs of the residents for children's play and informal recreational use where this is not available from public provision convenient to the site. Such land should be landscaped and equipped for its purpose by the developer and retained permanently as open space. On sites where the provision of such open space is not practical a contribution may be sought for the provision of comparable recreational provision as a part of public open space proposals convenient to the site by way of planning obligation agreements. RL12 Proposals for residential development on sites of fifteen or more homes will normally be expected to provide for a children's play area in accordance with the Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance. On sites where the provision of usable recreational open space is not practicable the developer may be expected to provide for a comparable recreational facility elsewhere secured as part of a planning obligation agreement. RL13 Where the Council agrees to adopt a play area, it should first be laid out in accordance with the Council's adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance for play areas. CF8 Where residential development creates extra demand for school places which cannot be accommodated within existing schools, the developer will be expected to contribute towards meeting this additional demand. EMP2 Land within the following Employment Areas indicated on the Proposals Map will be reserved for employment use:23 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 (t) Bull Motors/Celestion, Foxhall Road; T1 Development proposals will be assessed in terms of their effect upon the environment and transport systems. Where, as a result of development proposals environmental and transport infrastructure improvements are considered to be necessary, developers will be expected to make appropriate contributions. T10 Proposals for development will be expected to respect the line of identified cycle routes and where appropriate provide cycle parking facilities in accordance with the Council's parking standards. T11 All proposals for development will be expected to comply with the Council's car parking standards. 5. Legal agreement The following heads of terms have been proposed for the legal agreement: 1. Affordable housing units – 72, as indicated in the plan and schedule; 2. Environmental improvements - £70,000 (incorporating highway improvements); 3. Education contribution - £768,545; 4. Children’s play areas to be laid out and equipped and £135,202 by way of commuted payment sum for future maintenance; 5. Public open space - £19,101 to be paid per hectare based upon the actual area of public open space by way of a commuted payment sum; 6. Developer to offer each household the option of a voucher for free/reduced bus travel for a limited time. The agreed heads of terms for the S106 will be confirmed orally. 6. Comment Compliance with adopted planning policy Considerable efforts have been made to create an interesting but high density scheme here furthering policy objectives for the beneficial use of urban land. A detailed landscaping scheme has been submitted with the application that details the proposed materials for use within the application site, this includes concrete tegula paving setts for pavements and tables throughout the side and the proposed detailing required for the pocket park to the front of the site and smaller landscaped areas throughout the site. Street furniture has been incorporated where appropriate and possible throughout the site. The overall scheme subject to further detail on precise planting of the strategic zone complies with Policy NE6 of the Ipswich Local Plan. A band of protected trees are to be retained on the eastern boundary of the site to provide effective screening between new dwellings and those on Camden Road, 24 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 however, a scheme for their effective management will be required to ensure their continued survival in accordance with Policy NE10. The level of contamination on the site and its successful removal and remediation is still under discussion at the time of this report, however, the Environment Agency, are content that they will reach a suitable programme for works required to ensure no contamination remains at the site in accordance with Policy NE21. The disposal of surface and foul water generated through the development has been under discussion to ensure the development does not lead to flooding of land and property, Anglian Water and Environment Agency are content that the drainage of the site can be dealt with in a sustainable manner in accordance with Policy NE23. The design of the proposal is a mixture of modern and traditional design styles with some characteristic period elements added to some house types that will create an estate that has its own individual character whilst reflecting that of the surrounding areas such as Orwell Road and Camden Road. The existing buildings on the site that have been demolished, although an historic use, were out of character with the surrounding predominantly residential area and their replacement with a residential estate will be more consistent with the surroundings in accordance with Policies BE1 and BE2. The pocket park is to incorporate an element of public art to be agreed in discussion with the local planning department in accordance with Policy BE3, this will be situated at the front of the site and will therefore benefit the wider community. Appropriate fencing and boundary walling, will be implemented/replaced where necessary within and around the site, the placement of such boundaries will seek to ensure the public spaces throughout the site are safe and do not promote vandalism and crime (Policies BE13, BE15 and BE16). The revised site layout drawing incorporates bin stores that will shield the number of the waste bins that will be required for the flat units on site. (Policy BE17). Further archaeological work is to be required in accordance with Policy BE47. 25% affordable housing in a mix of unit types is to be provided in a pepper pot formation throughout the site in accordance with Policy H10 and 4 LAPS and 1 LEAP are to be provided along with public open space in accordance with Policies RL6, RL12 and RL13. An education contribution has been requested and is to be provided through a legal obligation in accordance with Policy CF8 in order to meet the future need of Rose Hill Primary School and Copleston High School. The development will provide pedestrian links from Foxhall Road and Orwell Road to the public open space at the southern end of the site, the pedestrian friendly approach to the development includes promoting the use of the central square for pedestrians first and motor vehicles second by changing the road surfacing material to block work and narrowing the entrances in a gateway effect. Natural speed calming through narrowing of the road in sections is used throughout the site, emphasised by a change in surface material in these areas. The developer is prepared to fund a system 25 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 whereby occupiers of the new properties are offered the opportunity to purchase a set of bus tickets via a voucher system, it is hoped that this will encourage use of local transport systems rather than the private motor car. These policies promote sustainable development with regard to transport in accordance with Policies T1 and T10. Overall the site provides an average of 1.5 car parking spaces per dwelling, this complies with the Council’s car parking policies and Policy T11. The proposal does not comply with formally adopted planning policy as the site is allocated in the adopted Local Plan for employment uses (Policy EMP2). However, the First Deposit Draft Local Plan (2001) proposed to allocate the site for residential development. This is not part of the adopted Development Plan and therefore the proposal is strictly speaking contrary to policy. However, national Government policy promotes the use of brownfield sites within town centres to provide residential development at high densities. This application therefore complies with current national planning policy, and could not be objected to on land use policy grounds. Local resident concerns A number of local residents have written in with reference to the application, the representations received are summarised in section 3. One recurring concern is the impact of the 288 units on traffic in Foxhall Road and other nearby side streets. There are concerns that congestion levels are currently high and will be made worse should the application proceed. The Borough’s highway engineer has been involved in this proposal since the outline application, the issue of access to the site has been much debated. Initially a roundabout was proposed at the entrance of the site with Foxhall Road, however, following on from calculations there is not the width of road required and the off-set between the application site and Henslow Road rendered the provision of a roundabout unsuitable. The agreed alternative is a ghosted right turn from the Foxhall Road into the site that has been agreed by the highway engineer as the preferable and suitable alternative to a roundabout. A secondary access from the site direct into Orwell Road was discounted through fears of short cuts being created through the site and the adverse impact this would have on the amenity of occupiers of Orwell Road, the road itself is quite narrow and unsuitable for use unless necessary. Therefore the secondary access was removed from the proposal. However there is pedestrian and cycle access from Orwell Road to the site and emergency access should this be required (bollards will be used to restrict other vehicles from using secondary access). The parking is spread throughout the site, in rear parking courts where necessary, at a an average of 1 ½ spaces per unit. In reality the larger houses have two spaces allocated or a garage and a space, and the small units have one space each. This complies with national and local car parking standards and should have no adverse impact on the parking in nearby residential streets. Concern has been raised at the number of flat units to be provided on the site, about 50% of the total. The surrounding area is predominantly housing, however, it is national and local planning policy to encourage a range and mix of housing types in new residential development sites. The site has a high proportion of two bedroom residences, however, these are a mix of flats and houses. The flats are a mixture of 26 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 two, three and four storey blocks, combined with housing of two and two and a half storey. The flats are mixed with the houses on the site and are aimed at boosting the community within the site rather than disrupting it. The provision of flats close to the open space and LAPs will ensure adequate open areas for occupiers of the units close to the housing thus encouraging a mixed community. There is no reason to object to the element of flats provided. The application site has a number of level changes with the surrounding area. With respect to this a number of representations seek confirmation of the height of dwellings proposed to the rear of them. Sections of the site have been submitted and the level of potential overlooking minimised by careful positioning of house types . However, all proposed dwellings meet the back-to-back standards as required by the Borough Council and the two and half and three storey dwellings have been restricted to areas where there is adequate screening and overlooking is not an issue. All boundaries around the site are to be renewed and improved where necessary, in particular on the boundary with Camwood Gardens where the new dwellings will be at a higher level, the buildings have been oriented so as to avoid any direct overlooking potential and the distance between the properties will ensure no unacceptable loss of light to the dwellings in Camwood Gardens. The boundary treatment in this area will include hedging and walling/fencing to ensure no loss of privacy and an adequate separation between the two sites. A request has been made for a developer contribution to be made towards pre-school education and care, however, Suffolk County Council acting as the Local Education Authority have not requested a contribution towards this, only towards primary – sixth form education provision. A further request could not be sustained through adopted policy, and would be resisted by the developer. Conclusion As proposed the application meets national and local government standards for the redevelopment of brownfield sites for residential purposes. The density and mix of units proposed has been considered and is acceptable and appropriate for this site. The application layout has been well planned and provides links throughout the site and beyond for pedestrians and cyclists. The level of public open space and play areas to be provided will be for the benefit of new and existing local residents and the design quality is of a high standard that will be of benefit to residents of the development and the surrounding area. The application has been amended since its original submission, however, there are still minor amendments to make, primarily to the individual house types as proposed. These are not major changes and it is envisaged that they can be made relatively swiftly. Subject to final confirmation of figures for the S106 legal agreement and the attainment of the final house type drawings at an agreed high standard, the application is acceptable. 27 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 7. Recommendation The Head of Planning and Development be authorised to approve the application subject to a S106 agreement and appropriate conditions once the final revisions have been submitted and agreed. 28 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 05 Application No. IP/05/00385/LBC Ward: Proposal: ALEXANDRA Demolition of rear buildings to No.31 Fore street and reconstruction forming offices and restaurant extension to 27-29 Fore Street. Address: 31 - 35 Fore Street Applicant: Elizabeth Holdings PLC Agent: Michael J Offord And Associates Item 06 Application No. IP/05/00386/FUL Ward: Proposal: ALEXANDRA Demolition of rear buildings to No.31 Fore street and reconstruction forming new offices and restaurant extension to road frontage to 2729 Fore Street, including change of use from Office to Restaurant. Address: 31 - 35 Fore Street, Ipswich, Applicant: Elizabeth Holdings Plc Agent: Michael J Offord And Associates 29 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 30 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal The proposal consists of full planning and listed buildng applications for consent to demolish buildings at the rear of No 31 Fore Street and to create a new single storey extension incorporating the existing extension to No 35 Fore Street. It is proposed that the extension will consist of offices. The application also involves a change of use of the retail premises at the front of No 31 Fore Street to form an extension to the adjacent restaurant (The “Passage to India”). 2. Background There have been a number of previous applications relating to the site. Those of relevance are as follows: I/90/0339/FP & I/90/338/LBC – Alterations including new shopfront and change of use of first floor of 27 and 29 Fore Street from part residential and part retail to form offices 3. Consultations BENG. – no objection There were no written representations 4. Policy The following policies of the Ipswich Local Plan are relevant:Local Plan Adopted November 1997 BE6 Proposals for industrial, commercial and retail development will be expected to provide a high quality external environment. Proposals should include details of how the development will relate to its wider setting and provide screening and planting areas as appropriate, with car parking, servicing, external storage areas and roof top plant accommodated unobtrusively. BE40 In considering proposals for external or internal alterations to a listed building, the Council will seek to ensure that there would be no adverse effect on its special architectural or historic interest. BE41 In the interests of protecting the character and appearance of listed buildings the Council, in granting listed building consent (and planning permission where applicable), will seek to ensure that the loss or damage of historic fabric in the execution of the works is minimised. 31 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 S5 Within the identified Speciality Shopping Area, proposals for change of use from Class A1 Shops use at ground floor level to Class A2 Financial and Professional Services and Class A3 Food and Drink uses will be acceptable providing the percentage of non-Class A1 uses whether as a result of the proposal or otherwise does not exceed 33% of a group of identified frontages or the shopping character of the street would not be adversely affected and the provisions of Policy S4(b), S4(c) and S4(d) can be met. The following policy of the First Deposit Draft Ipswich Local Plan FDD (2001) is of some relevance: S4 Within the identified Speciality Shopping Areas, proposals for change of use from Class A1 (Shops) use at ground floor level to Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services) and Class A3 (Food and Drink) uses will be acceptable providing the percentage of non-Class A1 uses whether as a result of the proposal or otherwise does not exceed 40% of a group of identified frontages or the shopping character of the street would not be adversely affected and the provisions of Policy S3 (b), (c) and (d) can be met. The following recent Appeal Decisions are relevant: (i) 348 Nacton Road, (Council Reference: IP/03/01215/FUL), change of use from Use Class A1 retail to Use Class A3, Café, with erection of ventilation flue at rear of premises. The Inspector concluded that: in considering Local Plan Policies on shopping frontages, it was important to note the word “or” that separated the criteria ie. Percentages of frontage can be exceeded as long as the shopping character and range of shops is not unacceptably diminished. (ii)27-29 St Nicholas Street application (IP/02/00956/FUL) dismissed at appeal (APP/R3515/A/03/1108988) for a change of use from A1 to A3. Permission was refused because. The premises are located within a defined “Speciality shopping street” within the Ipswich Central Shopping Area. The proposal would increase the level of non-retail use in the street, adversely affecting the shopping character of the street, contrary to Ipswich Local Plan Policy S5. The Inspector concluded that the main issue in this case was the effect of the proposal on the aims and objectives of the Council’s strategy for protection of the shopping character of the street. The appeal premises are within an area designated as a Special Shopping Area, and the percentage of non-Class A1 uses in the Identified Frontage on St. Nicholas Street already exceeded the 33% allowed under LP Policy S5. The proposed change of use would cause further departure from that target figure resulting in a change from 40% currently in non-Class A1 use to 48% under the appeal proposal. Therefore, be concluded that the appeal proposal would be clearly contrary to Policy S5 because it fails against the percentage criterion, which aims to ensure a balanced mix of uses within the identified frontage. 32 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 He shared the Council’s view that the current state of St. Nicholas Street was finely balanced, and in his view, a cluster of three consecutive Class A3 uses would further accentuate the loss of daytime vitality of the identified frontage, which the Council’s policies are seeking to avoid. He also concluded that the evidence of lack of demand for retail premises in the area was not conclusive. It was insufficient to outweigh the harm which would be done to the shopping character and the retail potential of the street if the number of shops falls below a level sufficient to attract shoppers. 5.Comment Although Nos 31-35 Fore Street are listed buildings the demolition of the relatively modern single storey structure at the rear of the property is not considered to be inappropriate in conservation terms. The construction of a new single storey extension incorporating elements of the existing rear extension to No 35 Fore Street is acceptable subject to appropriate detailing. With regard to the change of use of the front part of 31 Fore Street to an extension of the restaurant at 27-29 Fore Street it is relevant to note that a recent application for a change of use to an A3 restaurant use at 20A and 22 Fore Street was refused on the grounds that it would increase the level of non-retail use within this Speciality Shopping Street, adversely affecting the shopping character of the street. However, this was a proposal for a new use and would have resulted in a non-retail frontage of 94%, on that side of the street, while the application under consideration is for an extension to an existing use which would result in a non-retail frontage of 63%, although this would still be in excess of the 40% set out in the Draft Local Plan policy. Site investigations show that No 31 Fore Street is already not presently being used for its lawful use of A1. If the current proposal is allowed, the already high level of non-A1 uses in this identified shopping frontage will increase. Given the St Nicholas Street appeal decision referred to above, the proposal could be refused permission for the same reason. The Inspector at St. Nicholas Street confirmed key issues associated with further A3 use – (a) lack of business and activity in the street throughout the daytime period, (b) the lack of interest and vitality on a key link to the Waterfront area. However the Nacton Road appeal makes clear that notwithstanding the numerical assessment of the proportion of the relevant frontage in non-shopping uses, some qualitative assessment must also be made of the shopping attractions of the areas and the effect of the proposal. The issues here are finely balanced, and perhaps the deciding factor can be that the proposed change of use will facilitate the expansion of an existing successful restaurant. The Council has in the past been prepared to give weight to this issue. 6. Recommendation Approve subject to restaurant use being used only as such (within Class A3) and an extension to existing adjacent premises. 33 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 07 Application No. IP/05/00452/OUT REPS Ward: Proposal: BIXLEY Residential development of site and new vehicular access. Address: 7 Playford Road, Ipswich, IP4 5QZ Applicant: Mr Harry Robert Hoy Agent: Mr David R W Hoy 34 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal/Background The application is submitted in outline form, seeking consent to the principle of residential development of the site. The site plan simply identifies the overall curtilage of no. 7 Playford Road, extending to 0.2 hectare. The site has a frontage of some 17 metres to Playford Road and an overall depth of approximately 100 metres. The site is located on the north side of Playford Road, alongside the eastbound slip road leading from Woodbridge Road East. There is an existing detached bungalow at the site and the rear part of the site is presently laid out as mixed fruit orchard. Vehicular access is a conventional domestic access, sited alongside the boundary to no. 5 Playford Road. Although the application refers simply to “residential development”, an indicative layout has been provided which indicates retention of the existing dwelling and the existing driveway access extended to the rear of the site where two new detached dwellings are illustrated. The supporting statement accompanying the proposal states that “this site could comfortably accommodate at least an additional two units”. There have been no previous relevant planning applications affecting the site. Representations The consultation period expired on 6th June 2005. Five letter of representation have been received 1. 2. 3. 4. Mr N.J. Whight 11 Playford Road, Ipswich, received 20.05.05. Mr D.C. Atthill 9 Playford Road, Ipswich, received 23.05.05. M.K. Hubbard, 9 Playford Road, Ipswich, received 23.05.05. Mr, N.J. Whight, (Petition) 11 Playford Road, Ipswich, received 31.05.05. Issues Raised: - access to/from application site at Playford Road Triangle very dangerous. proposal will lower the value of my property (nos. 9,11 Playford Road). (Not a planning consideration). long access from main road. extra traffic if these bungalows were built. extra fumes, noise and dust from vehicles accessing/exiting proposed development if this was built. 5. Mr and Mrs Hoy, (Applicant) 7 Playford Road, Ipswich, received 23.06.05, in support of the proposal. 2. Consultations BE – No objection to the proposal with comments regarding drainage, access and waste collection. Matters dealing with drainage and access may be dealt with appropriate conditions if the application is successful. However, the Borough Engineer 35 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 notes that waste collection should not normally be required to move wheeled containers for a distance of more than 15 metres. LSP - The rear half of the site to the north of the foul sewer line is a very attractively maintained old orchard comprising around 35 fruit trees including apple, plum, pear, and cherry and bounded by maintained hedges. Being fruit trees cultivated for their fruit none of the trees is appropriate for retention by a Tree Preservation Order and their wider amenity value is somewhat limited. However, the loss of the old orchard is regrettable as it provides a valuable refuge for wildlife and gives the site a unique identity and sense of place. There is a worthwhile 15 metre tall multi-stemmed sycamore tree actually in the rear corner of no. 5 which overhangs the site by approximately 4 metres and some cherry trees in the bottom of no. 1 also overhang by a similar amount. 3. Policy The following policies of the current Ipswich Local Plan are relevant:BE7 BE9 Proposals for new housing will be assessed against the following criteria: (a) The need to provide an attractive human scale environment with a sense of place; (b) The need to relate to the townscape character of the locality where appropriate; (c) The need to provide satisfactory spacing between dwellings and an appropriate level of private outdoor amenity space; (d) The need to ensure no undue disturbance from other land uses or activities in the area; and (e) The need to achieve a safe secure environment which seeks to reduce crime by providing vandal resistant street lighting, signs and furniture and open unconcealed paths and amenity areas. Proposals for severance plots, infilling and backland development may be permitted providing they: (a) do not detract from the setting of existing buildings or the character and appearance of the area; (b) have no undue adverse effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties in terms of loss of privacy, outlook, sunlight, daylight and the generation of unreasonable traffic noise nuisance; (c) provide sufficient private garden area, off- street car parking space (in accordance with the Council's Standards) and vehicular access arrangements for the proposed and existing property; 36 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 (d) have no adverse effect on any existing trees of amenity value and architectural features within or close to the site; and (e) are in keeping with the prevailing spacing and layout standards of the area. 4. Comment This is an outline planning application to test if a residential development together with its means of access would be acceptable in principle. The application literature suggests that “this site could comfortably accommodate at least an additional 2 units”. The indicative site layout (not part of the application submission) suggests a tandem development with access from the private drive of existing no. 7 Playford Road to the rear of the premises, with two units sited at the end of this extended driveway. While the Council has been prepared to consider proposals for backland developments where the proposal has been for a cohesive proposal with suitably commodious access and a layout which respects the setting and amenities of existing surrounding development, the present application does not propose a development which follows these principles regarding layout, and the access as proposed would be cramped alongside the existing dwelling at the site in an unsatisfactory manner The outline application would therefore be contrary to the current Ipswich Local Plan Policy BE9. 5. Recommendation Recommend refusal, substandard backland development with poor access, contrary to policy BE9 (a), (c) and (e). 37 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 08 Application No. IP/05/00541/OUT REPS Ward: Proposal: HOLYWELLS Severance of part of rear gardens and erection of pair of semidetached houses and construction of a new vehicular access. Address: 2 - 4 Mersey Road Applicant: Renasance Limited Agent: Mr G. Page 38 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal The proposal is an outline planning application for the severance of part of the rear gardens to 2 and 4 Mersey Road and the erection of 2 semi-detached houses with frontages onto Severn Road. The proposed severance site has a frontage of some 10 metres and is approximately 25 metres deep and at its southern boundary backs onto the gardens of properties in Mersey Road. The site is in a residential street which consists of predominantly semidetached dwellings. While the application is submitted in outline form, seeking to establish the principle of developing the site for a pair of houses, an illustrative layout plan has been submitted showing the new dwellings constructed along the building line as set by 4 and 6 Severn Road, each house having its own drive and garage. However, there would be no separate access to the rear gardens. No details of the design of the properties has been submitted although the application indicates that the materials will include red facing bricks and dark grey roof slates. 2. Background There have been a number of previous applications relating to severance/infill proposals at the site. Those of relevance are as follows: 0/98/68 – severance of land for erection of dwelling (approved with conditions November 1968) 0/8/69 – severance of land and erection of pair of semi-detached houses with garages (approved with conditions November 1969) 0/73/69 – severance of part of rear garden and erection of dwelling (refused November 1969) I/89/0621/FP – severance of part rear garden of Nos 2 and 4 Mersey Road and erection of 2 detached dwellings fronting Severn Road (refused July 1989) I/89/1327/OL - severance of part of rear gardens and erection of 2 bungalows fronting Severn Road (refused January 1990) I/93/0620/OL – severance of part rear gardens and erection of a pair of houses fronting Severn Road (refused September 1993 and appeal dismissed February 1994) I/94/0344/OL – severance of part rear gardens and erection of a detached dwelling fronting Severn Road (refused June 1994) IP/05/00354/OUT – severance of part of rear garden and erection of detached singlestorey dwelling with new vehicular access (refused June 2005) The current application has been made without further discussion with the planning officers. 39 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 3. Consultations BENG. – Drainage In accordance with the Council’s “Drainage and Flood Defence Policy” if appropriate and reasonably practicable the Developer should consider the use of soakaways, to control surface water runoff as close to its origin as possible and to avoid increasing any pollution. Highway No objection to the application. The new vehicular access shall be laid out and completed in accordance with drawing D.C. 105, including boundary marker. The access shall have a bound surface for a distance of at least 4.5m from the edge of the highway to prevent stones from tracking out onto the highway, blocking gullies and forming a hazard. No water from the proposed development is to be permitted to flow onto the highway. A drain must be installed if the surface of the hardstanding cannot be arranged to slope away from the highway. Consideration should be given to permeable surfacing to replicate natural infiltration as closely as possible. Representations The following representations have been received:Mr & Mrs. K McKenna, 6 Mersey Road, Ipswich Mr S Rickett, 6 Severn Road, Ipswich P J Rush, 9 Severn Road, Ipswich Mr & Mrs Isaacs, 7 Severn Road, Ipswich Mr A Gardiner, 43 Derwent Road Issues raised concern about overlooking of house and garden cramped spacing and impact on neighbouring properties traffic and parking congestion development of gardens of corner properties 4. Policy The following policy of the Ipswich Local Plan is chiefly relevant:BE9 Proposals for severance plots, infilling and backland development may be permitted providing they: (a) do not detract from the setting of existing buildings or the character and appearance of the area; 40 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 (b) have no undue adverse effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties in terms of loss of privacy, outlook, sunlight, daylight and the generation of unreasonable traffic noise nuisance; (c) provide sufficient private garden area, off- street car parking space (in accordance with the Council's Standards) and vehicular access arrangements for the proposed and existing property; (d) have no adverse effect on any existing trees of amenity value and architectural features within or close to the site; and (e) are in keeping with the prevailing spacing and layout standards of the area. 5.Comment This is an outline application which proposes two semi-detached houses with attached garages within the site. Although the positioning of the houses is indicative only the rear gardens as shown would provide adequate outdoor amenity space for each dwelling, although some amendment would be required to provide for access to the rear gardens. Of the previous applications relating to this severance site, the most relevant is I/93/0620/OL which proposed a similar scheme to the current one. That application was refused by the Council and later turned down on appeal, one of the main concerns being the depth of the site which it was felt, would contribute to the houses appearing cramped in relation to their surroundings. At that time (1993) the Inspector concluded that ‘.. the proposal would cause material harm to the open and spacious character and appearance of the area ..’. However, the situation needs to be re-assessed in the light of a recent application in respect of a severance plot in Medway Road which was originally refused but later approved following an appeal by the applicant. The Inspector at that time (2004) commented ‘.. the appeal proposals could be of a size and position so that the garden area of the proposed dwelling would be adequate to meet the needs of future residents. The residual gardens of the two existing houses would also be of sufficient size to fulfill this requirement. Although the gardens would be generally smaller than those in the area in my judgement this would not be readily evident in the street scene. Given the particular circumstances of the size of the existing gardens and the absence of significant harm to the visual character of the locality, I consider that the proposals would not set a precedent for development on other areas of garden land. Accordingly, they would not result in material harm to the prevailing space and layout standards of the area.’ Additionally, there have been changes in local and central government policy since the original appeal. In particular, Planning Policy Guidance Note 3 states that increased emphasis should be given to the effective re-use of previously developed land and it is in this context that the decision needs to be taken. It is likely that refusal of the current proposal could not be sustained if the applicant were to appeal against the decision given current government policy, and the attitude 41 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 of Inspectors to allowing reasonable infilling sites, so as to minimise the Greenfield land take. So far as the issues raised in the representations are concerned, the most significant relates to the impact on the neighbouring properties due to spacing and overlooking. However, the layout as shown on the application, although indicative, exceeds the guidelines set out within the Supplementary Planning Guidance and it is not considered that this amounts to a reason for refusal. The Borough Engineer has indicated that there are no objections on highway grounds. 6. Recommendation that outline planning permission be granted. Scheme to be based on illustrative plan (rear access required though). 42 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Item 09 Application No. IP/05/00559/FUL REPS Ward: Proposal: RUSHMERE Severance of side garden and erection of two storey building containing 2 flats, prevision of car parking and vehicular access. Address: 149 And 151, Whitby Road Applicant: Dc And Br Williams Agent: Last And Tricker Partnership 43 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 1. Proposal This proposal is for full planning permission to erect a detached two storey building, accommodating two one-bedroom flats, on land to be severed from the present curtilage of nos. 149 and 151 Whitby Road. The application site comprises a side parking/garden area to the west of the existing property at nos. 149/151 (part of a semi-detached two storey building accommodating four purpose-built flats). The site dimensions are 8 metres frontage by 18 metres depth. The building is proposed to be set back behind a forecourt area chiefly laid out as parking (two spaces) and an amenity area some 4.5 metres deep is indicated behind the proposed flats, extending to the rear garden of no. 137 Sidegate Lane, which extends past the rear of the existing properties. The proposed building is designed in traditional form, with facing brick elevations under a pantiled hipped roof of pyramidal form. 2. Background The existing flats at the site date from the 1930’s, part of a group of similar buildings at the eastern end of Whitby Road, at the junction with Sidegate Lane. While there have been no previous planning applications at the application site, the adjacent site (an overgrown backland site presently accommodating disused garages) was recently approved for development of a single dwelling – Council’s reference IP/05/00280/FUL. 3. Consultations BE - No objection on highway grounds. - drainage comments. Representations One letter of representation has been received to-date:- (i) from P.G. Harper, 137 Sidegate Lane, dated 28.06.05. Issues Raised - severance will remove parking spaces for existing flats, leading to congestion on the highway. reduction in existing garden space. design out of keeping with area. conflict with siting of recently – approved dwelling at rear. overlooking from rear upper floor windows. inadequate amenity space for existing and proposed dwellings. 4. Policy The following Ipswich Local Plan Policy is chiefly relevant:44 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 BE9 Proposals for severance plots, infilling and backland development may be permitted providing they: (a) do not detract from the setting of existing buildings or the character and appearance of the area; (b) have no undue adverse effect on the amenities of neighbouring properties in terms of loss of privacy, outlook, sunlight, daylight and the generation of unreasonable traffic noise nuisance; (c) provide sufficient private garden area, off- street car parking space (in accordance with the Council's Standards) and vehicular access arrangements for the proposed and existing property; (d) have no adverse effect on any existing trees of amenity value and architectural features within or close to the site; and (e) are in keeping with the prevailing spacing and layout standards of the area. 5. Comments The proposal gives rise to a number of concerns in relation to layout/design; relative to Policy BE9. The scheme involves severance of an existing side garden/parking area serving the two flats at 149 and 151 Whitby Road. While the scheme includes forecourt parking space (two spaces) for the proposed new flats, no provision is indicated for the existing flats and, so far as amenity space is concerned, the space to the rear of the existing flats would be much reduced from the existing situation, to provide an area of only some 32 square metres – well below the Council’s normal minimum guideline standard of 25 square metres per flat. For the two new flats, the rear amenity space would amount to some 34 square metres. Overall, the proposal is considered to be unduly cramped and would not comply with criteria (c) and (e) of Policy BE9. The proximity of the proposed block to the rear boundary echoes that of the existing building but would, in addition to the existing, add to the degree of enclosure of the rear garden of 137 Sidegate Lane. At first floor level, the plans include a bedroom window which, at less than five metres from the boundary, would promote close overlooking of the rear garden area of 137 Sidegate Lane. Such a relationship is considered to be substandard relative to criteria (a) and (b) of Policy BE9. The proposed layout of the frontage of the application site would be unduly dominated by the vehicular access and parking area. This would amount to an unsatisfactory standard of layout, detracting from the appearance of the proposed building and the area generally, contrary to criterion (a) of Policy BE9. 6. Recommendation Refuse planning permission 45 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 Reasons 1. The proposal would amount to an unduly cramped form of development, out of keeping with the prevailing spacing and layout standards of the area, and lacking satisfactory outdoor amenity space for the existing and proposed dwellings and parking facilities for the existing dwellings, contrary to Ipswich Local Plan Policy BE9 (c) and (e). 2. The proposal would result in a built-form unduly close to and closely overlooking the rear garden of the adjacent dwelling (no. 137 Sidegate Lane), adversely affecting the amenities of occupiers of that dwelling, contrary to Ipswich Local Plan Policy BE9(a) and (b). 3. The frontage of the proposed development would be unduly dominated by car parking and access arrangements which would detract from the setting of the proposed building and the street scene generally, contrary to Ipswich Local Plan Policy BE9(a). 46 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 INFORMATION FOR COUNCILLORS 1. DECISIONS BY SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL None since Last Committee 2. DELEGATIONS EXERCISED BY HEAD OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SINCE LAST COMMITTEE – TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS The following Tree Preservation Orders have been served. TPO REF NO. ADDRESS TPO NO 5 2005 Land Rear Of 1 And 3 Lyndhurst Avenue DATE OF AUTHORISATION Provisional TPO DATE SERVED 3. COMPLAINTS. Since the last Committee the following complaints have been received. SERIAL NUMBER COMPLAINANT ADDRESS NATURE OF COMPLAINT RESPONSE MADE MR G BURN 32 Eccles Road IP/05/00503/FUL – Unhappy with Planning Officer’; response to concerns. Letter of explanation. 4. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS The following Enforcement action has been authorised. ENFORCEMENT REF NO ADDRESS TYPE OF NOTICE DATE OF AUTHORISATION REASON FOR ENFORCEMENT ACTION ENFM/05/0004/S21 5. 51 Neath Drive Ipswich IP2 9TA S215 20/06/2005 Copmplaints from neighbourhood that house has been empty for years and now an eyesore. 47 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 5. APPEALS Since the last report the following appeals have been received. APPEAL REF NO ADDRESS APPLICATION DESCRIPTION /ENFORCEMENT NOTICE DATE APPEAL LODGED STATEMENT DUE 05/00018/REFUSE St. Johns Post Office 147 Spring Road 23/06/2005 03/08/2005 05/00017/REFUSE 77A Henley Road 15/06/2005 22/07/2005 05/00019/REFUSE 314 Colchester Road Change of use from shop / post office to hot food takeaway and retention of flat above. Felling of Beech tree in rear garden protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 10 (2003) Severance of side garden and erection of two-storey detached dwelling house. 30/06/2005 10/08/2005 5. APPEALS Since the last report the following appeals have been determined. APPEAL REF NO ADDRESS 04/00032/REFUSE 1 Benezet Street 04/00033/REFUSE 1 Benezet Street 05/00007/COND 116 Fore Hamlet 04/00047/REFUSE 67 Valley Road APPLICATION DESCRIPTION /ENFORCEMENT NOTICE Erection of 11 flats in three storey building with new vehicular access to Gaye Street and associated works Erection of 12 three storey residential flats, creation of new vehicular access to Gaye Street and associated works Erection of 24 flats and 1 shop/office unit in single building with 3, 4 and 6 storey elements, car parking with access off Myrtle Road. Two 2 storey houses and shared access of present address. 48 DATE APPEAL DECISION APPEAL DECISION 16.01.05 Appeal Dismissed 16.01.05 Appeal Dismissed 23.06.05 Appeal Allowed subject to conditions 23.06.05 Appeal Dismissed PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 6. SECTION 106 OBLIGATIONS 1) Agreements completed since the last meeting. APPLICATION REF NO ADDRESS PROPOSAL OPERATIVE CLAUSES TRIGGERS 04/00313/FUL Redevelopment College Street Ipswich PAULINE HART Sell 26 of the Affordable Housing Units to a Registered Social Landlord TRIGGER DATE - On occupation of 136 units of the Open Market Housing 04/00313/FUL Redevelopment College Street Ipswich Redevelopment of former Cranfield Mill site and associated garage and lorry parking areas for mixed use development in multistorey blocks (up to 23 storeys), comprising: residential use (private/affordable residential apartments 384 units in total); live/work units; commercial use (within use classes A1/A2/A3/B1 and D2 total floorspace 3840 square metres; dance studio/performance spaces with associated accommodation (total 2460 square metres approximately); 81 bedroom hotel; car parking; formation/alteration of vehicular accesses; laying out of open spaces and associated works. Redevelopment of former Cranfield Mill site and associated garage and lorry parking areas for mixed use development in multistorey blocks (up to 23 storeys), comprising: residential use (private/affordable residential apartments 384 units in total); live/work units; commercial use (within use classes A1/A2/A3/B1 and D2 total floorspace 3840 square metres; dance studio/performance spaces with associated PAULINE HART Provide 52 units of Affordable Housing Units. TRIGGER DATE - On occupation of 136 units of the Open Market Housing Units 49 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 APPLICATION REF NO 04/00313/FUL ADDRESS Redevelopment College Street Ipswich PROPOSAL accommodation (total 2460 square metres approximately); 81 bedroom hotel; car parking; formation/alteration of vehicular accesses; laying out of open spaces and associated works. Redevelopment of former Cranfield Mill site and associated garage and lorry parking areas for mixed use development in multistorey blocks (up to 23 storeys), comprising: residential use (private/affordable residential apartments 384 units in total); live/work units; commercial use (within use classes A1/A2/A3/B1 and D2 total floorspace 3840 square metres; dance studio/performance spaces with associated accommodation (total 2460 square metres approximately); 81 bedroom hotel; car parking; formation/alteration of vehicular accesses; laying out of open spaces and associated works. 50 OPERATIVE CLAUSES TRIGGERS IAN MAXWELL Education Contribution of £262,018 to be paid to Suffolk County Council TRIGGER DATE - On occupation of 140 of the Open Market Housing Units. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 OFFICER DELEGATED DECISIONS TAKEN SINCE LAST PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – FROM 13th June 2005. 1. IP/04/00685/OUT 12 Tacket Street 2. IP/04/00686/CAC 12 Tacket Street 3. IP/05/00310/FUL Wet Dock Neptune Quay 4. IP/05/00323/ADV 31 Princes Street 5. IP/05/00417/TALF 51 Marlborough Road Removal of split branch of False Acacia Tree (T2) of Tree Preservation Order 11 (2001). 6. IP/05/00475/LBC 59 Tooleys Court Foundation Street Installation of additional window at ground floor level. 7. IP/05/00315/FUL 618 Foxhall Road Erection of single storey rear extension (conservatory). 8. IP/05/00387/FUL 34 Heath Lane Erection of single-storey rear extension and alterations to front porch. 9. IP/05/00409/FUL 26 Bucklesham Road Two-storey side and rear extension with single storey garage. Demolition of existing premises and new development of 2 retail units, 7 one bed flats and 7 two bed flats in 4 storey building Demolition of existing premises Retention of use of dock-side and water for marina mooring/pontoons providing 150 berths (on a permanent basis). Erection of one fascia panel (Illuminated). 51 Refuse Permission 01.07.2005 ALEXANDRA Refuse Permission 01.07.2005 ALEXANDRA Approved/Conditions 15.06.2005 ALEXANDRA Approved/Conditions 24.06.2005 ALEXANDRA Approved/Conditions 23.06.2005 ALEXANDRA Approved/Conditions 30.06.2005 ALEXANDRA Approved 24.06.2005 BIXLEY Approved/Conditions 13.06.2005 BIXLEY Approved/Conditions 24.06.2005 BIXLEY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 10. IP/05/00419/FUL 36 Fernhayes Close Erection of conservatory. 11. IP/05/00508/FPI3 1 Bath Street 12. IP/05/00379/FUL 418 Norwich Road Application by Ipswich Borough Council for change of use from (B1) offices to (B1) offices and/or (D1) Training Centre. (Development to be carried out by others). Demolition of rear single-storey structures and erection of new single-storey rear extension. 13. IP/05/00406/FUL 430 Norwich Road Widening of existing vehicular access. 14. IP/05/00423/FUL 4 Beechcroft Road Erection of single-storey dwelling house and new vehicular access. 15. IP/05/00325/FUL 63 Boyton Road Erection of single-storey front extension (porch). 16. IP/05/00326/FUL 12 Boyton Road Erection of single storey rear extension (conservatory). 17. IP/05/00454/FUL 25 London Road First floor extension to rear elevation and additions to main entrance including new stair and sloping glass roof. Erection of part single / part two-storey side and rear extension. 18. IP/05/00468/FUL 9 Grantham Crescent 19. IP/05/00373/FUL 11 Cliff Lane Erection of single-storey front and side extension. 20. IP/05/00432/FUL 64 Severn Road Erection of two-storey rear, part two storey/part single storey side and single storey front extensions. 53 Approved/Conditions 24.06.2005 BRIDGE Approved/Conditions 16.06.2005 BRIDGE Approved/Conditions 14.06.2005 CASTLE HILL Approved/Conditions 20.06.2005 CASTLE HILL Refuse Permission 20.06.2005 CASTLE HILL Approved/Conditions 24.06.2005 GAINSBOROUGH Approved 24.06.2005 GAINSBOROUGH Approved/Conditions 29.06.2005 GIPPING Approved/Conditions 28.06.2005 GIPPING Approved/Conditions 13.06.2005 HOLYWELLS Approved/Conditions 30.06.2005 HOLYWELLS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 21. IP/05/00241/FUL Land Between A14 And Railway Line Adj Ransomes Nacton Road Erection of two-storey office buildings, with associated external works, including access roads, parking areas and landscaping. Approved/Conditions 13.06.2005 PRIORY HEATH 22. IP/05/00285/REM Ravenswood Nacton Road Approved/Conditions 17.06.2005 PRIORY HEATH 23. IP/05/00407/FUL 29 St. Leonards Road Erection of 62 private dwellings and 33 affordable dwellings with access roads and garaging (Area M and part Areas Q and R) Submission of Reserved Matters under outline permission I/98/0314/OLI). Erection of two-storey rear extension. 24. IP/05/00418/FUL 1 Packard Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension (conservatory). 25. IP/05/00383/ADV Erection of advertising boards along side of tennis court. 26. IP/05/00389/FUL Greshams Sports & Social Club (Ipswich) Ltd Tuddenham Road 58 Sherborne Avenue Single-storey rear extension. 27. IP/05/00395/FUL 138 Whitby Road Erection of first floor rear extension. 28. IP/05/00431/FUL 117 Rushmere Road Erection of single-storey side and rear extension. 29. IP/05/00403/FUL Lockup Garages Between 2-12 And 14 Lakeside Close 30. IP/05/00415/FUL 2 Curlew Road Demolition of 10 garage units and repair of hard standings and construction of new retaining wall in front of existing wall. Retention of domestic garage on permanent basis (renewal of planning permission IP/00/0192/FP). 31. IP/05/00473/FUL 7 Manchester Road Erection of single-storey side extension. 54 Approved/Conditions 15.06.2005 PRIORY HEATH Refuse Permission 29.06.2005 PRIORY HEATH Approved/Conditions 15.06.2005 RUSHMERE Approved 15.06.2005 RUSHMERE Approved 15.06.2005 RUSHMERE Approved/Conditions 15.06.2005 RUSHMERE Approved/Conditions 21.06.2005 SPRITES Approved/Conditions 22.06.2005 SPRITES Approved/Conditions 28.06.2005 SPRITES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 32. IP/05/00381/FUL St. Clements Hospital Foxhall Road Retention of single-storey ward building for further 5 years (renewal of IP/00/0390/FP). 33. IP/05/00408/OUT 164 Freehold Road Erection of block of six flats and new vehicular access. 34. IP/05/00376/TALF 24 Brettenham Crescent 35. IP/05/00390/OUT 8 Brackenbury Close 36. IP/05/00413/FUL 213 Tuddenham Road Removal of overhanging branch (over No.23) of Oak Tree (T9) protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 3 (1994). Severance of side garden and erection of dwelling and double garage (renewal of outline planning permission IP/02/01017/OUT). Erection of detached garage in front garden and external alterations to dwelling house. 37. IP/05/00446/CALF Coach House 1A Gainsborough Road Reduce crown of Tulip Tree by 20% located in front garden. 38. IP/05/00453/CALF 44A Anglesea Road Felling of 2 Leylandii trees at corner of Paget Road/Ivry Street. 39. IP/05/00421/PALF 46 Abbotsbury Close 40. IP/05/00425/FUL 55-57 Stoke Park Drive Removal of 2 sycamores, 2 Leylandii and 2 Conifers. Reshape and reduce crown of Laurel Bush in rear garden protected by condition 1 of planning permission I/523/72. Installation of security shutters to front and return shop fronts. 41. IP/05/00410/TALF 14 Salmet Close 42. IP/05/00442/FUL 27 Leicester Close Reduction of branches by 2-4 metres, of Oak Tree (T1) of Tree Preservation Order 6 (2000), that overhang garden of 14 Salmet Close. Erection of front porch and canopy. 43. IP/05/00458/FUL 207 Fountains Road Erection of two-storey front, first floor side and two 55 Approved/Conditions 13.06.2005 ST JOHNS Application Refused 15.06.2005 ST JOHNS Approved 14.06.2005 ST MARGARETS Approved/Conditions 15.06.2005 ST MARGARETS Approved/Conditions 14.06.2005 ST MARGARETS Approved/Conditions 22.06.2005 ST MARGARETS Approved/Conditions 22.06.2005 ST MARGARETS Approved 28.06.2005 STOKE PARK Approved/Conditions 20.06.2005 STOKE PARK Approved/Conditions 29.06.2005 STOKE PARK Approved/Conditions 15.06.2005 STOKE PARK Approved/Conditions PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 13TH JULY 2005 REF. NO. PD/05/05 storey rear extensions. 44. IP/05/00521/FUL 2 Hexham Close Erection of front porch and single-storey side extension. 45. IP/05/00439/CALF 54 Berners Street Felling of Oak Tree in rear garden. 46. IP/05/00460/FUL 50 Berners Street Basement to new extension below dining room extension, new windows in rear of garage. 47. IP/05/00461/LBC 50 Berners Street Basement to new extension below dining room extension., new windows in rear of garage. 48. IP/05/00488/FUL 27 Lister Road Erection of single-storey side and rear extension. 49. IP/05/00401/ADV Park And Ride Terminal 1 Anglia Parkway North Erection of two roof mounted illuminated signs. 50. IP/05/00416/ADV 4 Anglia Parkway South Erection of 4 fascia signs (3 of which are illuminated). 51. IP/05/00429/FUL 15 Aldercroft Close Erection of single-storey side, rear and front extensions. 56 15.06.2005 STOKE PARK Approved 01.07.2005 STOKE PARK Prior Approval not required 20.06.2005 WESTGATE Approved/Conditions 28.06.2005 WESTGATE Approved 28.06.2005 WESTGATE Approved/Conditions 28.06.2005 WHITEHOUSE Approved/Conditions 20.06.2005 WHITTON Refuse Permission 17.06.2005 WHITTON Approved/Conditions 14.06.2005 WHITTON