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Public Document PackAGENDANOTE: In the case of non-members, this agenda is for information onlyCommitteeDate & TimeVenue- DEVELOPMENT CONTROLCOMMITTEE- MONDAY, 2ND AUGUST, 2010 AT 9.30 am- ANGLIA ROOM, THE CONFERENCE SUITE,ELIZABETH HOUSE, DEREHAMMembers of the Committee requiring further information, or with specificquestions, are asked to raise these with the appropriate officer at least twoworking days before the meeting. If the information requested is available, thiswill be provided, and reported to Committee.NOTEWard Representatives wishing to speak on a particular application are asked to inform the Usher,Mrs H. Burlingham, well in advance and arrive at the meeting by 9.30am as the items on which the publicwish to speak will be taken first in order of the agenda.IN THE EVENT OF DEFERREDITEMS APPEARING ON THEAGENDA, WARDREPRESENTATIVES WILL BENOTIFIED ACCORDINGLY INADVANCE.THE ORDER OF THE MEETINGWILL VARY TO ALLOW FORPUBLIC SPEAKING AND WILL NOTFOLLOW THAT OF THIS AGENDAPERSONS ATTENDINGTHE MEETING AREREQUESTED TO TURNOFF MOBILE PHONESVOTING:If the first vote is lost in considering an application, a new proposal will be requested (eg a vote forapproval, if lost, does not automatically mean “refused”). On a tied vote, the Chairman has acasting vote, if he/she wishes to use it. It is necessary for summary reasons for approvals orrefusals to be identified in each case.Member ServicesElizabeth House, Walpole Loke,Dereham Norfolk, NR19 1EEDate: Thursday 22 July 2010Please ask for Diana Dring: Telephone (01362) 656354e-mail: diana.dring@breckland.gov.uk

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEPLANNING POLICY NOTETHE STRENGTH OF PLANNING POLICY IN DETERMINING PLANNING APPLICATIONSThe Planning process is set up, IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, to protect the public from the unacceptableplanning activities of private individuals and development companies. Planning is primarily concerned todeal with issues of land use and the way they affect the environment.The Council has a DUTY, through the Town & Planning Acts, to prepare a Local Development Framework (LDF) toprovide a statutory framework for planning decisions, some LDF policies now carry significant weight.Breckland’s Plan contains the Council’s planning policies, which must be consistent with Government guidance,particularly with the Planning Policy Guidance (PPGs) and Planning Policy Statements (PPSs).The full public scrutiny of the Council’s proposals will give the Plan an exceptional weight when dealing with planningapplications.This shift towards a “Plan-led” planning system is a major feature of recent planning legislation. The Town & CountryPlanning Act 1990, states that planning applications should be determined in accordance with the policies ofthe Plan, unless material considerations which are relevant to planning indicate otherwise.PPG1 summarises the objectives of the “plan-led” system as:-• achieving greater certainty;• ensuring rational & consistent decisions;• securing public involvement in shaping local planning policies;• facilitating quicker planning decision; and• reducing the number of misconceived planning applications and appeals.Unless there are special reasons to do otherwise, planning permissions “run with the land”, and are NOT personallicences.The factors to be used in determining applications will relate to the effect on the “public at large” and will NOT bethose that refer to private interests.Personal circumstances of applicants “will rarely” be an influencing factor, and then, only when the planning issuesare “finely balanced”.THEREFORE we will:• acknowledge the strength of our policies,• be consistent in the application of our policy, and• if we need to adapt our policy, we should do it through the Local Plan process.Decisions which are finely balanced, and which contradict policy will be recorded in detail, to explain andjustify the decision, and the strength of the material planning reasons for doing so.LOCAL COUNCILSOCCASIONALLY, THERE ARE CONFLICTS WITH THE VIEWS OF THE PARISH OR TOWN COUNCIL. WHY ISTHIS?We ask local parish and town councils to recognise that all comments received are taken into account. Where wedisagree with those comments it will be because:• Districts look to “wider” policies, and national, regional and county planning strategy.• Other consultation responses may have affected our recommendation.• There is an honest difference of opinion.

PART AITEMS OPEN TO THE PUBLICDevelopment Control Committee2 August 2010Page(s)herewith1. MINUTES 1 - 8To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 July 2010.2. APOLOGIES & SUBSTITUTESTo receive apologies for absence.3. DECLARATION OF INTEREST AND OF REPRESENTATIONSRECEIVEDMembers are asked at this stage to declare any interests they may have inany of the following items on the agenda. The Members’ Code of Conductrequires that declarations include the nature of the interest and whether it ispersonal or prejudicial.4. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS5. REQUESTS TO DEFER APPLICATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS AGENDATo consider any requests from Ward Members, officers or applicants todefer an application included in this agenda, so as to save any unnecessarywaiting by members of the public attending for such applications.6. URGENT BUSINESSTo note whether the Chairman proposes to accept any item as urgentbusiness, pursuant to Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act1972.7. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (STANDING ITEM)To receive an update.8. DEFERRED APPLICATIONS 9To consider applications deferred at previous meetings including some, butnot all, of those shown on the attached Schedule of Deferred Applications.9. BRECKLAND 5 YEAR SUPPLY OF HOUSING ASSESSMENT (FORINFORMATION)Report of the Interim Chief Executive.10 - 4110. BRADENHAM: HALE ROAD: PROPOSED RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT FOR CLAYLAND ESTATES: REFERENCE:3PL/2010/0280/FReport of the Interim Chief Executive.42 - 47

Development Control Committee2 August 2010Page(s)herewith11. DEREHAM:LAND ADJACENT TO PEARTREE COTTAGE, THENEATHERD, NORWICH ROAD FOR MRS L SCALES: REFERENCE:3PL/2010/0502/FReport of the Interim Chief Executive.48 - 5112. ATTLEBOROUGH; TEASEL ROAD: PROPOSED RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT FOR TAYLOR WIMPEY: REFERENCE:3PL/2010/0518/FReport of the Interim Chief Executive.52 - 5513. SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 56 - 90To consider the Schedule of Planning Applications:Item Applicant Parish Page NoNo1 Clayland Estates Bradenham 572 Baileys of Norfolk Lyng 58 – 603 Mrs Linsay Scales Dereham 614 Mr R Scammell Beeston 62 – 655 Taylor Wimpey Attleborough 666 Mr G Middleton Stanfield 67 – 707 Mr G Middleton Stanfield 71 – 748 J A Askew and Partners Old Buckenham 75 – 779 Mr R Childerhouse Stow Bedon/Breckles 78 – 8010 Hardingham Farms Garvestone 81 – 8311 Mr D Sayer Sparham 84 – 8612 Fairways Partnership Swaffham 87 - 9014. APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE(FOR INFORMATION)Report of the Interim Chief Executive.91 - 10315. APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (FORINFORMATION)10416. APPEAL DECISION (FOR INFORMATION)APP/F2605/A/09/2117270: Yaxham: High House, Mattishall Rd, ClintGreen: Appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission for thereplacement of Hill House and its outbuilding with 2 semi-detached houseswith parking and a detached garage to the rear for Mr & Mrs T Partridge:Ref: 3PL/2009/0291/FDecision: Appeal dismissed

BRECKLAND COUNCILAgenda Item 1At a Meeting of theDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEHeld on Monday, 12 July 2010 at 9.30 am inAnglia Room, The Conference Suite, Elizabeth House, DerehamPRESENTCouncillor E. Gould (Chairman)Councillor Claire BowesMrs M.P. Chapman-AllenMr P.J. DuiganMr P.S. FrancisMr M. FanthorpeMrs D.K.R. IrvingMr J.P. LabouchereMr F.J. SharpeMrs P.A. SpencerMr N.C. Wilkin (Vice-Chairman)Also PresentMr J.W. Nunn (WardRepresentative)Mr K. Martin (Ward Representative)In AttendanceHeather Burlingham - Assistant Development Control OfficerJohn Chinnery - Solicitor & Standards ConsultantPhil Daines - Development Services Manager (CapitaSymonds for Breckland Council)Nick Moys - Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects)David Spencer - Principal Planning Policy Officer (CapitaSymonds for Breckland)Diana Dring - Committee Officer110/10 MINUTESAction ByThe Minutes of the meeting held on 21 June 2010 were confirmed as acorrect record and signed by the Chairman.111/10 APOLOGIES & SUBSTITUTESApologies were received from Mr T Lamb and Mr S Rogers. Mr Duigan waspresent at the meeting as a substitute for Mr Rogers.112/10 DECLARATION OF INTEREST AND OF REPRESENTATIONSRECEIVEDMembers were asked to declare an interest at the time the applicationswere introduced.Mr P Duigan declared a personal interest in Item No. 7 as a Member ofNorfolk County Council.113/10 CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTSNone.1

114/10 REQUESTS TO DEFER APPLICATIONS INCLUDED IN THISAGENDADevelopment Control Committee12 July 2010Application Reference No. 3PL/2010/0458/F at Wretham by A F MachineryLtd for a Potato Store Extension was deferred for consideration at a futuremeeting pending the receipt of additional information from consultants andadvice from Natural England with regard to the Special Protection Area.115/10 URGENT BUSINESSNone.116/10 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (STANDING ITEM)The Principal Plannning Policy Officer informed Members that the publicconsultation process for the LDF was underway and that 224 commentshad been received so far. Most of the comments made were on specificsites and not on settlement boundaries.The Government Order to revoke the Regional Spatial Strategy wasproceeding. The Communities and Local Government Department websitehad a useful Question and Answer section which stressed the importanceof planning at local level and that the Local Development Framework wouldcontinue as a planning tool. There would be financial incentives for localcommunities for local housing.117/10 DEFERRED APPLICATIONSNone.118/10 SHIPDHAM: 36 LETTON RD: PROPOSED RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT: MARLBOROUGH PROPERTIES: 3PL/2010/0293/OThe Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) presented the report on theoutline proposal for 12 new dwellings on part of a horticultural nursery site.The proposal met planning policy requirements in terms of developmentwithin the settlement boundary, character, density and layout of housing,parking, retention of trees and landscaping. A S106 agreement wouldensure the requirement for provision of affordable housing and a suitablecontribution towards improving local amenity.The Highway Authority had objected to the application on the grounds thatthere is no footpath on Letton Road linking the site with the A1075 andrequested that the applicant provided a footway of 270 metres. Such arequirement would involve the purchase of third party land and the costinvolved would undermine the viability of the proposal. Officers consideredthat this request was unreasonable and recommended that the proposalwas approved as it stood.Mr Took, agent for the applicant, told the Committee that the owner neededto consider closing the nursery and had complied with planningrequirements including the reduction in the number of dwellings on the sitewhich had affected the viability of the development. The additional cost ofconstructing the footpath requested by the Highway Authority wasestimated at £25,000 plus the cost of purchasing third party land to build iton. This would make the proposal not financially viable. A footpath wouldbe provided on the site frontage but a further requirement was not2Action By

Development Control Committee12 July 2010considered reasonable. The proposal was a small scale development to beconstructed by local builders and would meet the requirement for affordablehousing.In response to a Members query, it was clarified that a S106 agreementwas still to be drafted but needed more time. The Solicitor verified that theS106 agreement could be agreed in principle and that the detailedmechanics would be worked out subsequently. Mr Took confirmed that theapplicant was agreeable to all Breckland District Council conditions.RESOLVED, that the application be deferred and the officers be authorisedto grant approval as recommended, subject to conditions, on completion ofa S.106 agreement to affordable housing and open space contributions.It was noted by the Committee that this would take the process over the 13week decision target period.119/10 ATTLEBOROUGH: THE OLD FARMHOUSE, STATION RD:PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BY MILD PROFESSIONALHOMES LTD: REFERENCE: 3TL/2010/0018/TLThe Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) presented the report of theapplication to extend the time limit for the previously approved applicationfor 24 flats in a 5 storey building. Members were advised of the need toconsider the application in view of current planning policies, some of whichhad changed significantly since permission was granted in 2005 such ascontributions towards local recreation and affordable housing.However, the applicant was not agreeable to the planning requirementsparticularly to provide 40% affordable housing. A financial viability reporthad been recently received form the agent but there had not been enoughtime for this to be considered by the District Valuer. The report hadconcluded that the viability of the development was questionable with orwithout the affordable housing element due to the nature of the scheme andthe high building costs involved.Other issues were that the modern design of the proposal was not inkeeping with the locality and that there was limited parking provision for theresidents/visitors. Officers had not had a chance to discuss with theapplicants other ways of developing the site. The proposal was contrary toplanning policy and refusal was recommended.Members raised concern about the parking provision particularly as theParking Task and Finish Group had commissioned a survey which hadshown that there was a critical parking problem in Attleborough. In additionit was felt that neither the design nor the high rise nature of the building wascompatible with the local area.Members expressed disquiet that the changes to planning policy in 5 yearshad such a significant effect on such applications and considered that thecurrent economic climate made it more difficult for developers to complywith such policies and queried whether the 40% affordable housingrequirement could be reduced. The Development Service Managerresponded that developers would be aware of policy changes and wouldtake these into account. Any change to planning policy would have to bejustified by evidence and approved by the District Valuer.3Action By

Development Control Committee12 July 2010RESOLVED that planning permission be refused as recommended, due tofailure to provide affordable housing, recreation and local librarycontributions and concerns about the inadequacy of the parking provision.120/10 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONSRESOLVED that the applications be determined as follows;(a) Item 1: Shipdham: 36 Letton Road: Proposed residentialdevelopment for Marlborough Properties: Reference:3PL/2010/0293/OApproved, see Minute 118/10(b) Item 2: South Lopham: Four Acres, Redgrave Road: Construction offirst floor balcony within existing roof, new and enlarged dormers torear for Mr P Foster: Reference: 3PL:2010:0345/FThe Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) gave a report of theproposal for alterations to the rear roof of the property. Obscureglass screening at either end of the balcony had been added to helpprotect the privacy of neighbouring properties.Mr Webb, adjacent neighbour to the south of the site, objected tothe proposal on the grounds that it would be intrusive and overlookhis property causing loss of privacy. He circulated a photograph toMembers of the roof view with the projected balcony and enlargedwindows superimposed. He estimated the distance from the balconyto his boundary was 4 metres.Mr Brand, agent for the applicant, said that the proposed alterationsto the windows would provide more light to the bedrooms and thatefforts had been made to avoid possible overlooking of theneighbouring properties helped by the provision of screening. Hesuggested that the balcony would only be used a few times a year.Mr Nunn, Ward Representative, said that the main concern was theeffect on the privacy of the neighbouring properties. The balconywas likely to be used in good weather at the same time asneighbours could be in their gardens and could be viewed from thebalcony. There was the potential to remove the screening in thefuture and he considered development at the height and positionwas not appropriate.Members received clarification that there was already access fromthe rear windows to the roof area; that the change in size of thewindows was not excessive; and the screening would be 1.8 metresin height. It was suggested by one Member that the screening couldbe a solid barrier rather than obscure glass.The Development Service Manager clarified that the officerrecommendation included a condition relating to the level ofobscurity of the glass, and that changes to the screen or any otherpart of the development should not be made without approval.Approved, as recommended, subject to conditions.4Action By

Development Control Committee12 July 2010(c) Item 3: Attleborough: Windmill Way, Foundry Corner: provide newdriveway access from Buckenham Rd (B1077) together with newdrive & turning space for Mrs N Kemp: Reference: 3PL/2010/0396/FThe Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) presented the reporton the proposal to provide new vehicle access at the front of theproperty on Buckenham Road. The current vehicle access at therear was from Borough Lane which was of restricted width.Concerns had been raised regarding highway safety and thepossible danger of a new access on to the B1077 which wasconsidered a busy road. The Highways Authority had not objectedas long as normal requirements for parking/turning space were metand that the rear access was closed. A new footway was proposedby the County Council which would extend along the propertyfrontage and would provide dropped kerbs as necessary.Mrs Kemp, the applicant explained that she had become less mobiledue to a health condition and that the front driveway would provideher with easier access to her property. She would like to retain therear access to enable her to use the garage to park the car whenneeded.Mr Martin, Ward Representative, expressed concerns relating tohighway safety and pointed out that the properties had been builtwith vehicle access from the rear due to the nature of the B1077. Healso considered the visibility splay of the proposed new accesscould be affected by a large tree in the adjacent garden.Members discussed the road layout and the potential dangers ofcars reversing from their drives onto a chicane and considered thatthere was good reason that vehicle access had been restricted tothe rear of the properties. There was concern that approving thisapplication could set a precedent for others to follow increasing thepotential traffic hazard.The Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) commented thatother properties opposite the site had access onto the B1077 andsome neighbouring properties had opened up front access forvehicles without consent. He reminded Members that the HighwayAuthority had not raised any issue regarding the visibility splay ofthe proposed access and that there was a 40mph speed limit inplace. He advised that the application should be considered on itsown merit and safety aspect.Members agreed to grant planning permission for the new frontaccess and that the rear access should be retained.Approved as recommended, subject to conditions.(d) Item 4: Snetterton: Unit 3 Snetterton Business Park, Chalk Lane:Industrial storage unit for Tilia Properties Ltd: Reference:3PL/2010/0398/FThe Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) presented the reportof the proposal for a storage unit similar to existing buildings in theBusiness Park. Landscaping would be included to soften the visual5Action By

Development Control Committee12 July 2010impact. Although partly outside the General Employment Area thedevelopment could be included within the Snetterton Area ActionPlan.Mr Hovey, agent, responded to questions from Members andclarified details about the height and access to the unit.Approved, as recommended.(e) Item 5: Great Ellingham: Stallards Farm, Deopham Road: 2 No.Replacement duck buildings including increase in size forGressingham Foods: Reference: 3PL/2010/0400/FThe Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) presented the reportof the proposal for 2 replacement buildings for duck rearing whichwould increase the capacity by 6,500. The buildings would be at therear of the site which was located in a rural location north of thevillage. Although the site was partly screened additional landscapingcould be provided to reduce the visual impact of the larger building.Objections had been made relating to the increased effect on localamenity e.g. smell, traffic and noise. The Environment Agencyhaving regard to issues relating to noise and smell had raised noobjections subject to a condition requiring a pest control scheme.The Highway Authority had raised no objections.Mr Irwin, on behalf of the applicants, explained that the proposednew buildings would provide improved facilities and environmenthelping to make production at the site more efficient and hygienic.There should not be additional vehicle movements and landscapingwould be undertaken with professional advice.Members were satisfied with the information provided.Approved, as recommended subject to conditions.(f) Item 6: Wretham: Field (Larkshall 2): Potato store extension for A FMachinery: Reference: 3PL/2010/0458/FDeferred, see Minute 114/10.(g) Item 7: Watton: Wayland High School: Construction of a sharedfootway/cycleway facility for Norfolk County Council: Reference:3PL/2010/0474/FMr P Duigan declared a personal interest as a Member of NorfolkCounty Council.The Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects) gave a report on theproposed new cycleway/footway along the edge of a field fromThetford Road to the rear of Wayland School. The plan includedfencing which prevented access from Churchill Road. A Toucancrossing would be included but information on this had not beenprovided as it would not need planning permission.The proposal had raised a lot of interest in terms of the potentialadverse affect on local amenity relating to additional noise,6Action By

Development Control Committee12 July 2010disturbance and possible anti-social behaviour. However, the use ofthe footway/cycleway would be limited to periods during the day andthe hedging would provide some screening to neighbouringproperties. The police had raised no objection on the grounds that itwas a straight route with no hiding places.Councillor Gilbert had sent a written comment that he was satisfiedwith the application since it had been agreed to install a fence alongthe side adjacent to Churchill Close.Mr Philips, resident and objector, said there were over 70 letters ofobjection to the proposal. In 1994 a previous planning application forhousing on the same land as the path had been refused on thegrounds of being outside the development boundary and intrusive toneighbouring properties. He referred to an Environmental HealthOfficer report which had raised the possibility of anti-socialbehaviour occurring within the cycleway. He felt the cycleway wasan uneconomical project with limited use and purpose. He criticisedthe County Council for producing inaccurate plans and providingunsatisfactory timescales.Mr Rope, the agent, said that it was the intention of the school toencourage alternative means of transport to school and relieve theparking congestion around the school at peak times.Members supported the principal of providing a safe andenvironmentally safe route for children to get to school. OneMember expressed concern that the parking problems could bepartly relieved at the school but could be displaced to other arrearsalong the cycle/footway causing congestion problems elsewhere.Members felt that the crossing should be provided at the same timeas the construction of the footway/cycleway.Approved, as recommended, subject to conditions and theofficers be asked to request Norfolk County Council to buildthe crossing in conjunction with the footway/cycleway.(h) Item 8: Attleborough: The Old Farmhouse, Station Road: Extensionof a time limit on pp 3PL/2005/0025/F – erection of 24 starter flatsfor Mr M Blyth: Reference: 3TL/2010/0018/TLRefused, see Minute 119/10.Notes to the ScheduleAction ByItem NoSpeaker1 Mr Took - Agent2 Mr Nunn – Ward RepresentativeMr Webb – ObjectorMr Brand – AgentMr Foster – Applicant3 Mr Martin – Ward RepresentativeMrs Kemp - Applicant4 Mr Hovey - Agent5 Mr Irwin – Applicants Representative7

Development Control Committee12 July 2010Action By7 Mr Philips – ObjectorMr Rope - AgentWritten Representations taken into accountReference No. No. of Representations3TL/2010/0018/TL 23PL/2010/0396/F 23PL/2010/0474/F 79121/10 APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE (FORINFORMATION)Noted.122/10 ENFORCEMENT ITEMS (FOR INFORMATION)Noted.123/10 APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL(FOR INFORMATION)Noted.124/10 APPEAL DECISIONS (FOR INFORMATION)Noted.The meeting closed at 12.05 pmCHAIRMAN8

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – 2 AUGUST 2010SCHEDULE OF DEFERRED APPLICATIONSREFERENCE AND DETAILS OF APPLICATIONS3PL/2008/0874/F: Thetford: Brunel Way: Construction of industrialunits3PL/2010/0458/F: Wretham: Field (Larkshall 2): Potato storeextensionMEETINGFIRSTREPORTED TODEVELOPMENTSERVICES MANAGER’SRECOMMENDATIONREASON FOR DEFERMENT11/08/2008 Approval For resolution of variousoutstanding matters12/07/2010 Refusal For additional information fromconsultants and advice fromNatural England.9Agenda Item 8

Agenda Item 9BRECKLAND COUNCILReport of the Deputy Chief Executive to theDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – 2 nd August 2010Five Year Supply of Housing Statement (2010)1. Purpose of Report1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise Members of the contents of the Five YearSupply of Housing Statement.2. RecommendationsIt is recommended that the Council/Committee:2.1 Note the contents of this reportNote: In preparing this report, due regard has been had to equality of opportunity,human rights, prevention of crime and disorder, environmental and risk managementconsiderations as appropriate. Relevant officers have been consulted in relation to anylegal, financial or human resources implications and comments received are reflected inthe report.3. Information, Issues and Options3.1.1 Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3) Housing, sets out the national planning policyfor Housing. This document was first published in November 2006, and further minorchanges have occurred to PPS3 in June 2010. However, Local Authorities are stillrequired to be able to demonstrate that they have a continuous five year supply ofdeliverable sites available for housing, to meet there housing need. Attached atAppendix A is Breckland Council’s third review of its five year supply of housingstatement.3.1.2 The five year housing supply statement assesses Breckland’s supply of houses overthe next five years and identifies specific sites which the Council considers willdeliver housing over the period to 2015. The sites which may be included towards aDistrict’s five year supply may include both large and small sites with planningpermission. Sites allocated through the LDF process and sites that have beendemonstrated to be available within the Strategic Housing Land AvailabilityAssessment (SHLAA).3.1.3 Breckland’s housing targets have been identified through the Core Strategy andDevelopment Control Policies DPD, which sets out the District’s housing numbers forthe time period 2001/2026. The Core Strategy states that 19,100 new homes willneed to be built over the time period, across the whole District. This equates to 760new homes needing to be delivered each year, over the 25 year period. In 2008, tomake up for a previous shortfall in housing delivery over the initial eight years,Breckland’s housing target was readjusted to deliver 780 houses a year, to meet thetargets set out within the Core Strategy.3.1.4 In the financial year (2009-10) Breckland only delivered 528 new dwellings..Currently, Breckland only has a 1.93 year supply of land, making the District unableto demonstrate a five year supply of land. Breckland has a high housing deliverytarget, and it is likely that large, predominantly greenfield, sites will be needed tomeet these targets. In future years the adoption of the Site Specific Policies andProposals Document, the Thetford Area Action Plan and the Attleborough andSnetterton Heath Area Action Plan, will mean that Breckland will be able to10

demonstrate a five year supply of land.3.1.5 Whilst the District does not have a five year supply of land, PPS3 states at paragraph71, that they should look favourably upon planning applications for housing in areaswithin the Core Strategies Spatial Vision. In Breckland this refers to the five markettowns and four Local Service Centres which received a positive housing allocation.Additionally, paragraph 69 of PPS3 sets out criteria controlling the quality andsustainability of housing development which is predicated in the five year supplycase.4. Risk and Financial Implications4.1 Risk4.1.1 A Risk Management questionnaire has been completed and confirms that risk hasbeen given careful consideration, and that there are no significant risks identifiedassociated with the information in this report.4.2 Financial4.2.1 None5. Legal Implications5.1 None6. Other Implicationsa) Equalities: Noneb) Section 17, Crime & Disorder Act 1998: Nonec) Section 40, Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act 2006: Noned) Human Resources: Nonee) Human Rights: Nonef) Other: [e.g. Children’s Act 2004]: None7. Alignment to Council Priorities7.1 PPS3 deals with the delivery of housing, including arrangements for housing land tobe released on an exceptional basis where there is evidence of the absence of a fiveyear land supply. The statement will need to be taken into account in thedetermination of relevant planning applications and will therefore be relevant to thefollowing Council priorities:• Building Safer and Stronger Communities• Environment• Prosperous Communities8. Ward/Community Affected8.1 All wards are affected by the Local Development Framework, however, given theLDF Core Strategy, the wards most likely to be affected by this report are:Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford, Watton, Harling, Narborough,Shipdham and Swanton Morley.11

Background PapersLead Contact Officer:Name/Post: Sarah Robertson – Planning Policy Officer (Capita Symonds)Telephone: 01362 656 857Email: sarah.robertson@capita.co.ukKey Decision Status (Executive Decisions only):This is not a key decisionAppendices attached to this report:Appendix A – Five Year Housing Supply Statement 201012

Five Year Supply of HousingAssessmentApril 201013

1. Background1.1 Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3) sets out the national planning policyframework for Housing. PPS3 was published in November 2006 andreplaces Planning Policy Guidance Note 3 (PPG3). Some minor changeshave been made to the PPS in June 2010, however, the document stillseeks to achieve a step-change in housing delivery, through a moreresponsive and flexible supply of housing land. Paragraph 7 of PPS3requires Local Authorities to assess and demonstrate the extent to whichexisting plans fulfil the requirement set out in Paragraph 54 of PPS3 toidentify and maintain a rolling five-year supply of deliverable land forhousing. In the case of Breckland, this 5 year supply of housing shouldmeet the housing targets set out in the East of England Plan, the RegionalSpatial Strategy (RSS). The PPS requires this 5 year supply of land to bemaintained over the plan period. Importantly paragraph 71 of PPS3requires Local Authorities to consider planning applications for housingfavourably, subject to wider sustainability criteria, if they cannotdemonstrate an up-to-date five year supply of housing.1.2 This document assesses Breckland’s supply of housing over the next fiveyears. It identifies specific sites which the Council considers will deliverhousing over the period to 2015. The assessment includes sites which arecurrently under construction and sites with the benefit of planningpermission for housing. The assessment also includes brownfield sitesidentified in the District’s Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment2008 (SHLAA) as deliverable in five years. The SHLAA can also be foundon the Council’s website. A review of the SHLAA is programmed for late2010 and this will inform the review of the 2011 assessment.1.3 This assessment has been prepared following guidance from the PlanningInspectorate and Department for Communities and Local Government:Demonstrating a 5 Year Supply of Deliverable Sites (2007). This guidanceis available to inspect at www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk1.4 In order for sites to be considered as part of the District’s five year housingsupply they have to be regarded as deliverable in terms of paragraph 54 ofPPS3. In order for sites to be classed as deliverable, paragraph 54 of PPS3says that sites should be:• Available – the site is available for development now• Suitable – The site offers a suitable location for developmentand would contribute to the creation of sustainable, mixedcommunities• Achievable – there is a reasonable prospect that housing willbe delivered on the site within five years.1.5 Sites with planning permission identified in the assessment are consideredto be suitable and available, as this test was made at the application stage.It is possible that not all sites will be achievable within the 5 year period.Sites identified from the SHLAA have already been tested against thesecriteria.1.6 This assessment, has considered sites as either being large sites or smallsites. In line with the Regional Annual Monitoring Report (RAMR) large14

sites, are those with ten dwellings or greater. Small sites are those sites forless than ten dwellings. To further test deliverability of large sites withplanning permission (10 dwellings and above) a questionnaire was sent toapplicants seeking their intentions for development on the site. Thequestionnaire can be seen in Appendix 2. Where the developer intentionswere not available a judgement has been made by officers on theachievability of the site based on local experience. However, response tothis questionnaire was very poor this year, so responses from last yearssurvey have been utilised in many cases for the delivery timescales of sites.1.7 As of 1 st April 2010 there were 237 small-scale sites (Under 10 dwellings)with planning permission. It is therefore seen as unfeasible to appraise theachievability of every small-scale site. For small sites an averagecompletion rate has been applied based on past trends. Appendix 3 lists allsmall-scale sites with planning permission.2. Breckland Five Year Housing Requirement2.1 Policy H1 of The East of England Plan (Regional Spatial Strategy) requiresBreckland to deliver at least 15,200 dwellings over the plan period to 2021.This document still forms part of the Development Plan system and is valuedfor the purpose of this assessment. This figure has been extrapolated until2026, which creates Brecklands total housing requirement to be 19,100dwellings as set out in the adopted Core Strategy. This equates to 760 a year.However, the east of England RSS was not adopted until May 2008. At thispoint, to make up for the previous shortfall and to reach the housingrequirements Breckland needed to build 780 dwellings per year. Table 1shows the housing requirement in detail. Between the financial year2001/2002 and 2009/2010, 5,744 dwellings have been completed inBreckland. Following the adoption of the East of England Plan in 2008, withthe need to complete 780 dwellings, Breckland has completed 1,135dwellings. The East of England Plan required 1,560 dwellings to becompleted over this period. This creates a shortfall of 452 dwellings. Over theremaining 16 years of the plan period, 807 dwellings need to be completedevery year. The five year housing requirement for the District is therefore4,035 dwellings.15

TABLE 1YearActualCompletionsRequiredCompletionsShortfall/Surplus2001/2002 543 760 -2172002/2003 605 760 -1552003/2004 884 760 1242004/2005 840 760 802005/2006 592 760 -1682006/2007 520 760 -2402007/2008 625 760 -135Adoption of the RSS (Previous shortfall has been removed and includedwithin new required completions field)2008/2009 607 780 -1732009/2010 528 780 -279TOTAL sinceRSS adoption 1,135 1,560 -425Requirementover remainderof plan 8072010/2011 8072011/2012 8072012/2013 8072013/2014 8072014/2015 807FIVE YEAR HOUSINGREQUIREMENT 40353. Breckland Five Year Deliverable Housing Supply3.1 As stated in Paragraph 1.2 above, this assessment includes only sites withplanning permission. As of April 2010 1,750 dwellings had the benefit ofplanning permission.3.2 It is expected that not all of these dwellings will be completed within the fiveyear period of this assessment. As described in Paragraph 1.6 identified siteswith planning permission were split into two categories, large sites (10+dwellings) and small sites (less than 10 dwellings).3.3 Table 2 shows the expected delivery of housing on identified sites.16

TABLE 22010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 TotalLarge Sites 191 326 267 177 85 1046Small Sites 243 171 0 0 0 414SHLAA Sites 0 70 30 0 0 100Total 434 567 297 177 85 1560Requirement 807 807 807 807 807 4035Shortfall/Surplus -373 -240 -510 -630 -722 -24753.4 Appendix 1 shows the identified large sites and how they contribute to thehousing projections in Table 2.3.5 Based on the previous 9 years of completion data the total annual averagecompletions on small scale sites are 243 dwellings a year. Breckland hasan extremely low small-scale site permission lapse rate of 3%. As of the 1stApril 2010, there were 427 dwellings with the benefit of planning permissionon small-scale sites. Assuming 3% of these sites will lapse, it is likely that414 of these dwellings will be delivered over the plan period as shown inTable 2.3.6 It is evident from Table 2 that the projected completions over the next 5 yearsare below the required completions. From Table 2 it can be concluded thatBreckland has a 1.93 year deliverable housing supply and is 2475 dwellingsshort of the 5 year target.17

4. Strategy for Dealing with Planning Applications for Housing4.1 As shown in Section 3 above, Breckland is short of demonstrating a 5 yeardeliverable supply of housing. Therefore, the implications of Paragraph 71 ofPlanning Policy Statement 3 are applicable to Breckland.4.2 To help remedy the situation Breckland will consider applications for housingfavourably in line with the policies set out in Paragraphs 71 and 69 and theother policies in Planning Policy Statement 3.4.3 In order to consider applications for housing favourably in line with Paragraph71 of Planning Policy Statement 3 it may be necessary to make a departurefrom the current development plan, particularly around the requirements ofPolicy CP1 and DC2 of the Adopted Core Strategy and Development ControlPolicies Document.4.4 Where a site is outside a defined Settlement Boundary as defined in theproposal maps of the Breckland Core Strategy and Development ControlPolicies DPD (2009) and therefore contrary to Policy DC2, the followinginformation will be required from the applicant to justify a departure from theDevelopment Plan.• A statement of how the proposal meets the requirements of Paragraph69 of PPS3• A statement which confirms that housing on the site is deliverable inline with the requirements of Paragraph 54 of PPS3 within the 5 yearperiod outlined in this document. In order for a site to be considereddeliverable it should be:o Available – the site is available and a developer can befound and constraints overcome to ensure developmentof the site can begin within the 5 year period.o Suitable – the site is in a sustainable location an thereare no conflicts with the policies contained within PPS3and other relevant national and regional policy.oAchievable - a timetable of when dwellings areexpected to be completed on site within the 5 yearperiod should be included• An assessment of any saved policies of the Breckland Adopted LocalPlan (1999) to which the proposal is contrary, explaining why, insustainability terms, the development should proceed contrary to thedevelopment plan4.5 The strategy outlined above will remain in effect until future revisions to thisdocument.18

5. Conclusion and Future Actions5.1 Section 3 outlines that as of April 2010 Breckland does not have a 5 yearsupply of deliverable sites for housing. Therefore planning applications forhousing will be assessed with regard to the strategy outlined in Section 4above.5.2 It should be noted that Breckland should have a Site Specific Policies andProposals Development Plan Document and a Thetford Area Action Plan inplace by the end of 2011 so it is likely that further completions will beachieved on allocated sites towards the end of the 5 year period.This 5 Year Supply of Housing Assessment will be monitored and updated annuallylinked to the results.19

Appendix 1: Large Site Completions20PlanningApplicationReference3PL/1990/0747/D3PL/1991/1231/D3PL/2004/1811/DSiteAddress 1Part OSplot nos.353Part O.S.5222Land offFengateDroveSiteAddress 2ParishProposedDwellings CompleteNumberRemaining2010/20112011/20122012/2013Holme HaleRoad Necton 130 35 95 0 0 0 0 0 0LandSouth ofOaks Drive Necton 40 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0Part of sitealso inBrandon(ForestHeath) Weeting 68 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 02013/ 2014/2014 2015 Total CommentsQuestionnaire completed.Developer unsure whendevelopment will becommenced/completed.Questionnaire completed.Developer unsure whendevelopment will becommenced/completed.Questionnaire not returned.Significant constraints on sitemean that it is questionablewhether any development willoccur on the site in a five yearperiod.The Old Station3PL/2005/0025/F Farmhouse Road3PL/2005/0476/FFormerRAFWattonTechnicalSite3PL/2005/1473/D Phase 2NorwichRoadAttleborough 24 0 24 0 12 12 0 0 24 Questionnaire not returned.CarbrookeAndGriston 222 195 27 27 0 0 0 0 27KilverstonePark Thetford 83 0 83 0 0 0 0 0 0Questionnaire not returned. Siteis currently being developed, andthere is no reason why these willnot be completed.Questionnaire not returned.Significant constraints on sitemean that it is questionable

whether any development willoccur on the site in a five yearperiod.213PL/2005/1666/FLand adj toThetfordStationEx GeorgeTuftsBuilders3PL/2006/0837/D Yard3PL/2007/0356/FCanterburyWay Thetford 24 0 24 0 24 0 0 0 24NorwichRoad Watton 25 18 7 7 0 0 0 0 7Questionnaire not returned. Sitehas been clearedQuestionnaire not returned. Themajority of the site has beencompleted.Land offtheLammas/MalstersClose Mundford Mundford 24 0 24 8 16 0 0 0 24 Questionnaire completed.Land offLondonRoad/Kimm3PL/2007/0993/D s Belt Thetford Thetford 17 0 17 0 0 5 12 0 17 Questionnaire completed.FormerRAFWattonTechnicalNorwichRoad -Questionnaire not returned. Themajority of this site is being3PL/2007/1140/D Area B Site Carbrooke 117 99 18 18 0 0 0 0 18 developed3PL/2007/1234/FLand offChurchClose Shipdham Shipdham 43 0 43 0 1 21 22 0 43 Questionnaire Completed.

223PL/2007/1341/F3PL/2007/1436/H3PL/2007/1569/FLand torear ofConservative clubLand to theEast ofStonebridge CampLondonStreet Swaffham 22 0 22 0 5 10 7 0 22BrandonRoad Swaffham 400 0 143 0 21 32 40 50 143ThetfordRoad,Stonebridge Wretham 27 0 27 0 27 0 0 0 27MoorgateBusiness3PL/2007/1800/D CentreSouthGreen Dereham 107 31 107 12 25 25 25 20 107The FormerBurrell3PL/2008/0026/F House Minstergate Thetford 10 0 10 5 5 0 0 0 10Questionnaire not returned. Thereis no reason why this site shouldnot be delivered within a five yearperiod.Questionnaire not returned.Information taken from previousyears survey.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reasons why thissite should not be developed overthe five year period.Questionnaire not returned. Siteis currently under construction,and there are no known reasonswhy it should not be developed inthe five year period.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reasons why thissite will not be developed.3PL/2008/0162/D3PL/2008/0206/F3PL/2008/0345/FPart offormertechnicalsiteMemorialHallBernardMatthewsHatcheryRAFWatton Carbrooke 113 0 113 17 33 33 30 0 113SchoolClose Kenninghall 12 0 12 4 4 4 0 0 12Questionnaire not returned.Information taken from previousyears survey.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reasons why thissite will not be developed.Castle AcreRoad Swaffham 51 23 29 28 1 0 0 0 29 Questionnaire completed.

3PL/2008/0619/FGreenLaneCottagesKilverstoneRoad Thetford 12 0 12 4 4 4 0 0 12Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reason why this sitewill not be developed.233PL/2008/1042/F3PL/2008/1083/F3PL/2008/1141/F3PL/2008/1288/FTheStablesLand atBryonyWay/Carvers LaneNorwichRoad Watton 67 0 64 1 20 25 21 0 67 Questionnaire completed.AttleboroughAttleborough 38 0 38 10 14 14 0 0 38FormerCMC NorwichWarehouse Road Dereham 14 0 14 0 7 7 0 0 14WattonSurgerySt GilesRoad Watton 14 0 14 5 5 1 0 0 14Questionnaire not returned. Sitehas been cleared and is underconstruction. There are no knownreasons why this site will not becompleted over the five yearperiod.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reason why site willnot be completed in five yearperiod.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reason why site willnot be completed in five yearperiod.3PL/2008/1548/F3PL/2009/0118/D25 QueensRoadAttleboroughAttleborough 38 0 38 10 14 14 0 0 38NorwichRoad Carbrooke and Griston 68 0 68 0 13 20 20 15 68Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reason why site willnot be completed in five yearperiod.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reason why site willnot be completed in five yearperiod.

FormerRAFWattonTechnical3PL/2009/0274/D Site3PL/2009/0310/F3PL/2009/0456/DRiversideGardenCentreNorwichRoadCarbrooke/Griston 100 48 52 0 15 14 0 0 29SwaffhamRoad Scarning 14 0 14 5 5 4 0 0 14Land offShipdhamRoad Toftwood Dereham 16 0 15 5 10 0 0 0 15Questionnaire completed.Developer is currently awaitingaccess road, which is beingdelivered by other stakeholders.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reason why site willnot be completed in five yearperiod.Questionnaire not returned. Thereare no known reason why site willnot be completed in five yearperiod.24Waples3PL/2009/0859/F Way Dereham Dereham 15 0 15 15 0 0 0 0 15 Questionnaire completed.Land offBrandon3PL/2009/0872/D Road Thetford Thetford 52 0 52 5 25 22 0 0 52 Questionnaire completed.3PL/2009/0920/F3PL/2009/1066/FSite southof formerBernardMatthewsPremisesCastle AcreRoad Swaffham 15 0 15 0 15 0 0 0 15 Questionnaire completedLand eastof LophamRoad Harling Harling 10 0 10 5 5 0 0 0 10 Questionnaire complerted.Total191 326 267 177 85 1048

Appendix 2: List of all Small Sites with Planning Permission25PlanningApplicationReference3PL/2000/0960/F3PL/2001/1273/FSite Address1SycamoreFarmBarns at TheOld HallSiteAddress2 Parish Description of proposed developmentChurchProposeddwellingsCompleteNumberremainingLane Conversion of existing barn to dwelling 1 0 1EASTTUDDEN EastConversion of barns to 3 dwellings with associatedHAM Tuddenham studio accommodation 3 2 13PL/2001/1359/FLand at ParkFarmWHINBURGH/WESTFIELDWhinburgh/Westfiedl Agricultural dwelling 1 0 13PL/2002/1245/FPavilionGarage andland to therear ofPavilionBungalowKenninghall Road GarboldishamDemolition of pavilion garage and erection of 6detached dwellings 6 5 13PL/2003/0246/FPlot adjacentto TheCottage Mill Drift BeestonErection of one dwelling and garage (amendment toapproved siting on 3PL/2002/1195/F) 1 0 13PL/2003/0433/FOld ChapelSiteChapelStreet New house and garage 1 0 13PL/2003/0897/FAbergavennyFarmClipbushLaneConversion of barns to 3 residential dwellings withassociated curtilage and new farm track 3 1 23PL/2003/1825/FBroomCovertKilverstone Park Thetford 2 no. lodge houses 2 0 23PL/2004/0030/F Hall Farm Longham Longham Construction of managers house 1 0 13PL/2004/1067/F3PL/2004/1139/FHigh HouseFarmBarnsadjacentOaklandsFenStreetCRANWORTHOldBuckenhamCranworthExtension to farmhouse, change of use ofoutbuilding from agricultural to residential & formingnew highway access 1 0 1Conversion of existing redundant barns to form 4dwelling units 4 0 4

26Farm3PL/2004/1233/FWashpitFarmDemolition of existing cottages (2 no.). Constructionof 2 no. replacement cottages with garages 2 0 23PL/2004/1367/FFormer EggPackingStationGarboldishamRoad KenninghallAmendments to house types on plots1,9,10,11,12,13,32 and 33 approved under PlanningPermission 3PL/2002/1296/F 8 8 03PL/2004/1406/FTheStables/squash courtKilverstone Hall KilverstoneChange of use of tack room and part squash courtto residential 2 no small extensions 1 0 1Modification of Planning Permission (ref nos.3PL/2002/ 1276 and 3PL/2002/1608) to 2 residential3PL/2004/1711/F Manor Farmunits 2 23PL/2004/1733/FTollgateFarm Conversion of 3 barns to 4 residential units 4 4Site adjacentLinden The3PL/2004/2014/F Cottage Street Erection of a pair of semi-detached cottages 2 0 23PL/2005/0313/F3PL/2005/0423/F3PL/2005/0634/CU3PL/2005/0701/F3PL/2005/0740/F3PL/2005/0864/FBarn atFerndaleHouseHarlingRoad North Lopham Conversion of barn to residential. 1 0 1Land to rearof 30 BridgeStreet Thetford Thetford Erection of six houses and two flats with parking. 8 0 815 HinghamRoadGreatEllinghamStantonRoadThe ForgeLand to theWest of PearTree CottageLandadjacentNo.86 SchoolRoad Foulden FouldenGreatEllingham Change of use from single dwelling to two flats. 2 0 2Demolition of existing sheds with the replacement ofYaxham 4 new detached private houses. 4 0 4NorwichRoad Dereham Erection of house and garage 1 0 1Erection of new dwelling and garage (revisedscheme) 1 0 1

273PL/2005/0965/F3PL/2005/0991/F3PL/2005/1014/F3PL/2005/1044/F3PL/2005/1276/F3PL/2005/1290/F3PL/2005/1358/F3PL/2005/1583/F3PL/2005/1655/F3PL/2006/0072/F3PL/2006/0202/F3PL/2006/0311/CUMoney TreeFarmSite adj StNicholasHouseUnicornGagageGreat FriarsFarmRear BarnEdge GreenFarmFormerPeggsTransportDepotCroxtonRd Wretham Erection of staff house for caravan storage park 1 0 1Minstergate ThetfordErection of 2 No 2 storey dwellings with basementslinked to a listed building. 2 0 2HarlingProposed demolition of extg commercial workshopRoad& replacement with 3 no. low cost dwellings 3 0 3SWAFFHAM Swaffham Erection of detached bungalow with garage 1 0 1WhiteHartStreet Foulden Replacement of barn with dwelling and garage 1 0 1HeathRoad Edge Green Change of use of barn to form one dwelling 1 0 1Residential development for 3 detached houses withDukesLane Castongarages (re-design of appeal approval ref:APP/F2605/A/04/1148854 3 2 1StowConversion of barns to 2 residences and new farmMere Farm Bedon Stow Bedon access 2 0 2GREATELLINGH GreatLong Street AM Ellingham Erection of 4 no. houses with garages 4 1 3Land off ATTLEBEdensdale OROUGDrive H Attleborough Amendment of plot 9,10,11,12,11a,12a 6 5 1Former dairybuilding, CaudleWhitehall Springs Carbrooke Conversion of former dairy building to dwelling 1 0 1Crow HallFarm Barns LEXHAM Lexham Conversion of barns to 2 no. residential units 2 0 2Old3PL/2006/0645/F The GablesMarketStreet ThetfordProposed refurbishment of the existing residentialdwelling to create 8 self contained apartments. 8 0 83PL/2006/0753/F Plot adj The Foxley Erection of Cottage 1 0 1

283PL/2006/1084/F3PL/2006/1177/F3PL/2006/1221/F3PL/2006/1228/F3PL/2006/1326/F3PL/2006/1486/F3PL/2006/1577/D3PL/2006/1713/F3PL/2006/1771/F3PL/2006/1907/F3PL/2007/0096/FHoneySuckleCottageBarns atRectory FarmTheHomesteadThe ForgeGarden plotadj. TheBungalowBarns atHolly FarmThree CornerFieldStreetHeathRoadHockeringConversion of 2 redundant brick detached farmbuildings into 2 detached 3 bed houses withgardens & garages 2 0 2Removal of Outbuildings, erection of new dwelling &garage, conversion of ex. Dwelling to holidayaccommodation 1 0 1DerehamRoad ScarningTheStreet Gooderstone Construction of single dwelling and garage 1 0 117StationRoad North Elmham Proposed Dwelling and garage 1 0 1GrangeRoad Wendling Conversion of barns to form 2 residential properties 2 0 2Ashburton Road Ickburgh Erection of agricultural dwelling 1 0 1Fortunes93 The Street Well North Lopham Proposed New Dwelling 1 1 0Rear of 17NorwichRoad Dereham New House and Garage 1 0 1Rear of 15NorwichStreet DerehamThe BeechesGroveNurseries3PL/2007/0177/D Barkers Farm LarlingLand adj. 2Queens3PL/2007/0234/F StreetProposed conversion & addition to a redundantstorage building to provide residentialaccommodation 1 0 1CommonRoadEastTuddenham Demolition of barn and erection of dwelling 1 0 1ThetfordRoad Wretham Proposed dwelling and garage 1 0 1Roudham/Larling Erection of agricultural dwelling 1 1Whitsands Road Swaffham Erection of two flats 2 0 2

293PL/2007/0462/F3PL/2007/0514/F3PL/2007/0522/F3PL/2007/0554/FRemoval of Condition to allow annex apporvedunder 3PL/1995/1010/F to be occupied as aseparate dwelling 1 0 1Heath FarmBarnNo.4 HockeringHallFarm,Hall Farm StationBarnRoad Hardingham Conversion of barn to dwelling and garage 1 0 113 WestRoad Watton Watton Erection of bungalow and attached garage 1 0 1FenErection of a two storey dwelling and garage toFir Acre Road Scarning replace existing single storey dwelling 1 0 1Whinburgh/WestfieldConversion of Farm buildings to three dwellings withgaraging, gardens atc 3 0 33PL/2007/0664/F Manor FarmRear ofGlendower CommerDemolition of store & Erection of a two storey3PL/2007/0670/F House cial Road Dereham dwelling 1 0 1Landadjoining LarnersErection of a one and a half storey 4 bedroom3PL/2007/0695/F Rodmere Drift Dereham detached house with single detached garage 1 0 1Conv. Of redundant agr. Bdg to residential, erectionThe Old Kenninghof stable & garage, change of use agr. Land to3PL/2007/0742/F Brickworks all Road Garboldisham paddock 1 0 1Plot adjacentThe3PL/2007/0950/D Bungalow North Elmham Proposed bungalow and garage 1 0 1Plot adj.ThresherWine HighConvert existing house into 2 flats and form 2 new3PL/2007/1100/F Merchants Street Attleborough flats in adjoining garden 4 0 43PL/2007/1106/FCrosswaysFarm Holme Hale Erection of dwelling and attached garage 1 0 13PL/2007/1144/FLandAdjacent WellDoneStationRoad YaxhamProposed Dwelling (resubmission of3PL/2007/0254/F) 1 0 13PL/2007/1147/F Plot 2 at Primrose South Lopham Erection of a 4 bedroom house and detached 1 0 1

303PL/2007/1243/F3PL/2007/1272/DWillowdene Lane garageLandadjoiningEast HarlingPost OfficeLandoppositeGooderstoneManorLand to rearof GreyhoundPubMarketStreet Harling New two bedroom cottage and detached garage 1 0 1TheStreet Gooderstone Dwelling and Detached Garage 1 0 1SwaffhaProposed development of 3 terraced dwellings and3PL/2007/1300/Fm Swaffham residential conversion of existing barn 4 0 4Old HallConversion of outbuildings and garage to residential3PL/2007/1318/F Hall Barn Lane Beachamwell (2 holiday lets to be retained) 2 0 2StationProposed conversion of barn to dwelling with new3PL/2007/1328/F Church Farm Road Fransham garage building and access 1 0 13PL/2007/1372/C 4 Castle Acre SwaffhaURoad m Swaffham Change of use from shop to domestic 2 bed flat 1 0 1TheNew development of 4 dwellings with garages to3PL/2007/1420/F Allcrest Street Caston replace existing dwelling 4 0 4125ShipdhaProposed erection of a pair of two bedroom3PL/2007/1451/F The Rowans m Road Dereham bungalows and garages 2 0 23PL/2007/1484/F Watton Road Griston Griston Erection of 3 no. bungalows 3 0 3Shipdha3PL/2007/1553/F New Road m Shiodham Erection of single storey dwelling and garden store 1 0 13PL/2007/1583/F Hall Farm Griston Griston3PL/2007/1678/FMattishall3 Grove Farm Burgh MattishallConversion of barns to 3 no. residential unitsincluding change of use of agricultural land toresidential 3 0 3Change of use of 2 redundant farm buildings fromstorage to 2 residential units 2 0 0Relocation of existing double garage and erection of3PL/2007/1680/F Anakainoo11 TheStreet Sporlenew two storey detached house with new access toboth 1 0 13PL/2007/1687/F Manor Farm Oxwick Colkirk Proposed conversion of part of barn to dwelling 1 0 1

313PL/2007/1709/F Hall FarmCastonRoad CastonProposed change of use of redundant ruralbuildings to 3 residential units inc. demolition 3 0 33PL/2007/1722/FOld HallFarmPenhillRoadGreatEllingham Proposed agricultural dwelling for poultry manager 1 0 13PL/2007/1739/FLandadjacent to46 ManorCloseHockering Hockering Erection of new dwelling 1 0 13PL/2007/1767/F Garage Court Fir Road ThetfordDemolition of existing garages for theredevelopment of 5 dwellings and associatedparking 5 0 53PL/2007/1777/F48 NorwichStreet Dereham Dereham Two 2 storey semi detached dwellings 2 0 23PL/2007/1783/FRear of 1-5CliftonTerrace Dereham DerehamProposed demolition of existing garages andconstruction of 8 flats and 1 2 bed house 9 0 93PL/2007/1785/F Hunts FarmHillsRoad Saham ToneyConversion of barn to 2 dwellings and constructionof 2 new dwellings 4 0 43PL/2007/1846/F99 DerehamRoad Watton WattonDemolition of existing house and erection of 8houses, garages and ancillary works 8 0 73PL/2007/1854/FLand offVictorCharlesClose andMain Road Weeting WeetingDemolition of existing bungalow & erection of 4 no.detached houses & garage to plots 2 & 3 4 0 43PL/2007/1872/LB3PL/2007/1895/F3PL/2007/1898/F3PL/2007/1908/FGarden ofEversleyHouseRookeryFarm2 HarghamRoadLower FarmBarns8/10StationStreetElsingLaneAttleboroughSouthPickenhaSwaffhamDerehamAttleboroughSouthPickenhamProposed two dwellings & detached garages withremoval of small outbuilding & entrance gates 2 0 2Conversion of redundant agricultural buildings to3no. Dwellings 3 0 3Conversion of unused rooms adj to & aboveThreshers Wine Store to 1 bed masionette & 1 twobed apartment with terrace. 2 0 2Proposed conversion of existing barn to 2 no.dwellings 2 0 2

32m3PL/2007/1971/FPlat adjacent22 MelfordBridge Road Thetford Thetford Erection of a dwelling 1 0 13PL/2007/1980/F Plot 2Besthorpe Road BesthorpeChange of use of existing barns to become fourbedroom dwelling 1 0 13PL/2007/1990/F50 NorwichRoad Watton WattonConversion of house to 6 flats and erection of 2storey side extension 6 0 63PL/2007/2008/FRaynersFarm BarnDerehamRoad Mattishall Conversion of barns to residential 1 0 13PL/2007/2032/F Ebony House21 TheStreet Sporle Erection of 3no. Dwellings and garages 3 0 33PL/2007/2051/DIn between69 AshburtonRoad andTheAlmshouse Ickburgh Erection of new dwelling and detached garage. 1 0 13PL/2007/2063/F3PL/2008/0064/F3PL/2008/0096/FRookeryFarmBeestonRoad Great DunhamConversion of redundant agricultural buildings into aresidential unit 1 0 126 StEdmundRoad Weeting Weeting Erection of a new bungalow 1 0 1WillowCottageFoulsham RoadBintreeDemolition of existing cottage and erection of newdwelling and garage. 1 0 1Residential development comprising of 2 detachedhouses and a terraced pair with detached garagesand new vehicular access 4 0 43PL/2008/0103/FSite atChurch LaneBlo'Norton Blo’NortonOld5 Hargham Buckenh Old3PL/2008/0105/F Close am Buckenham Erection of dwelling & garage with access 1 0 1Site to rear of1 Dereham3PL/2008/0124/F Road Scarning Scarning Construction of 3no. Dwellings 3 0 3Adjacent theOld School Watton3PL/2008/0126/F House Road Ashill Erection of dwelling and attached garage 1 0 13PL/2008/0163/F Mount Carbrook Shipdham Proposed conversion of agricultural buildings to 2 0 2

33Pleasant e Laneform two dwellings and associated garages.Farm3PL/2008/0164/FLand atOrchardHouse Banham Banham 3no detached dwellings with garages 3 0 33PL/2008/0281/D NowereskintWattonRoad Ashill Erection of dwelling and detached garage 1 0 13PL/2008/0286/F Vine CottagePleasantRow Swaffham Conversion of barn to dwelling 1 0 13PL/2008/0311/FLand adj toThe CrownInnCrownRoad Colkirk Demolition of derelict cottage and erection of new 1 0 13PL/2008/0318/F West LodgeQuebecRoad Dereham Proposed residential development 4 0 43PL/2008/0329/F Plot 4BitteringStreet Gressenhall New dwelling 1 0 13PL/2008/0356/FLandadjacent 5Orchard Way Thetford Thetford Proposed two bedroom bungalow with parking area 1 0 13PL/2008/0401/F Chiffchaff19 LynnRoad SwaffhamErection of terrace of 3no, cottages and doublegarage for 19 Lynn Road 3 0 33PL/2008/0408/F Plot 41Cathedral Drive North Elmham Proposed dwelling and garage 1 0 13PL/2008/0427/F Unit 3ValleyFarmBarns Swaffham Conversion of previously approved barn into 2 units 2 0 2Residential development consisting of 2no threebedroom semi-detached houses, with associatedparking. 2 0 23PL/2008/0495/F 1 Newtown Thetford ThetfordTheFranshamMotor3PL/2008/0498/D Company Main A47 Fransham3PL/2008/0525/FErection of 4no. Dwellings and garages togetherwith ancillary works 4 0 4AdjacentManor Farm Hockham Hockham Conversion of barn to single dwelling. 1 0 1

343PL/2008/0551/F3PL/2008/0631/F3PL/2008/0683/F3PL/2008/0756/F3PL/2008/0777/F3PL/2008/0781/F3PL/2008/0804/D3PL/2008/0826/F3PL/2008/0948/F3PL/2008/0969/F3PL/2008/0999/F3PL/2008/1015/D3PL/2008/1055/F3PL/2008/1060/F3PL/2008/1179/F3PL/2008/1180/FChurch FarmOxborough OxboroughCreation of one dwelling by conversion of redundantfarm building 1 0 1Massingham HighConversion of outbuilding to residential use andManor Street Shipdham additional single storey extension and conservatory. 1 0 1Lime KilnConversion of barn and adjoining stable to aHouse Harling Harling dwelling. 1 0 13 NorwichRoad Thetford Thetford Erection of new dwelling and associated access. 1 0 1NorwichDemolition and rebuild of 3 bedroom bungalow as aHillview Road Thetford result of fire damage. 1 0 0Willow Farm NorwichBarnRoad Yaxham Conversion of barn to dwelling 1 0 11 CarbrookeRoad Griston Erection of new house 1 0 1LandCastleadjacent to AcreThe Cottage Road Great Dunham Single storey dwelling & garage 1 0 14 Church GreatMill House Street Ellingham Conversion of derelict Mill Tower to one dwelling 1 0 1Site adj. Fen WillowFarm Corner Carbrooke Proposed residential development (3 dwellings) 3 0 3Hamrow WhissonFarm38 DoddsRoadBarn atWoodlandFarmThe HallHouseBrooksideFarmManor Farmsett Whissonsett Change of use of existing barn to residential 1 0 1HurlinghaDemolition of hurlingham and construction of 6m Attleborough bungalows and access road 6 0 5RaynersFalgateManorRoadChapelLaneWhinburgh/WestfieldCastonGarboldishamScarningConversion of redundant agricultural barn toresidential and erection of new carport 1 0 1New replacement dwelling, garage, plantroom andassociated ground works 1 0 1Conversion of redundant farm buildings to adwelling. 1 0 1Whinburgh/Westfield Conversion of farm buildings to two dwellings 2 1 1

353PL/2008/1200/F3PL/2008/1207/D3PL/2008/1209/F3PL/2008/1228/F3PL/2008/1236/F3PL/2008/1294/F3PL/2008/1297/F3PL/2008/1331/F3PL/2008/1374/F3PL/2008/1376/F3PL/2008/1377/F3PL/2008/1382/F3PL/2008/1396/F3PL/2008/1426/D3PL/2008/1452/F3 St MarysClose Watton WattonErection of 2 bungalows and detached garages andaccess driveway 2 0 2Meadow Houghto NorthProposed demolition of existing bungalow andViewn Lane Pickenham construction of 2 new dwellings 2 0 1PrimroseWillowdene Lane South Lopham Erection of two new dwellings and garages 2 0 2MountReplacement dwelling with new garage/workshopBridge House Pleasant Rocklands building 1 0 1Bluebell CookTwo new single family dwelling houses, demolitionCottage Road Holme Hale of part of existing dwelling 2 0 247 ChesterWay Thetford Theford Extension and conversion of dwelling into bedsits 1 0 1Replacement dwelling and garage to include barn53a Backconversion and creation of new parking/turningStreet Tittleshallarea. 1 0 1WestWoodlands CarrFarm Road Attleborough Proposed barn conversion to residential. 1 0 1The Old Fen OldConversion of former workshop to dwelling with newDairy Barns Street Buckenham garage. 1 0 1100 London SwaffhaProposed erection of new dwelling and detachedStreet mdouble garage. 1 0 1Hall FarmLowerStowBedonCemetery RoadStow BedonProposed conversion of redundant agriculturalbuilding to residential. 1 0 1Conversion of existing Water Tower into tworesident. Units, 2 bed unit grd/1st floor & 1 bed at2nd/3rd floor. 2 0 2Water TowerDerehamSite adjSouth LitchamCottage Road Great Dunham Proposed dwelling - amended scheme 1 0 1Plot adj The AshburtoOld Granary n Road Ickburgh Erection of new dwelling 1 0 1All SaintsCourt Croxton Erection of single dwelling. 1 0 1

363PL/2008/1520/F3PL/2008/1527/F3PL/2008/1541/F3PL/2008/1542/F3PL/2008/1549/D3PL/2008/1561/F3PL/2008/1607/F3PL/2008/1638/FHall FarmBarnsToad HallShrublandsManor FarmEcho FarmGroomsCottageThe Barn,SouthmoorFarmAdj BalaclaveCottageChange of use from redundant agricultural buildingsChurchRoad South Lophamand conv. Agricultural buildings for B1 use toresidential units. 7 0 7Rocklands Replacement of existing dwelling. 1 0 0Demolition of extg dwelling erection of two newElsingdwellings and associated garages, formation of newRoad Lyngaccess 2 0 1FakenhaProposed conversion of range of traditional Norfolkm Road Tittleshall barns into 4 residential units. 4 0 4PalgraveRoad Great Dunham Replacement dwelling 1 0 1Construction of dwelling and assoc. garage/openRougha Weasenham All car port plus conversion of two stables tom End Saintsresidential. 3 0 3Proposed conversion of barn into 4 bedroomGristonRoad Carbrookedwelling with single storey and first floor exts. & newdet. Garage block. 1 0 1TheStreet Lyng Erection of two storey dwelling of traditional design. 1 0 1ChurchFarm,LowRoadEast3PL/2008/1653/FWysteriaBarnNorthTuddenhamConversion of existing barn to residentialaccommodation. 1 0 1Pound NorthChange of use of farmhouse to 2 no.dwellings, new3PL/2008/1674/F Pound Farm Lane Tuddenham stabling, one for holiday accomodation. 2 0 17 residential units in 3 blocks with associated3PL/2008/1690/F The Green Ashillaccess and car parking 7 0 7Tottington ThompsoDemolition of 1 & 2 Tottington Road and3PL/2008/1697/F Road nconstruction of three affordable dwellings 3 0 13PL/2009/0131/F The Street Bintree Erection of detached 2 storey dwelling 1 0 1Land at 38 Attleboro3PL/2009/0155/F Dodds Road ugh Construction of 2 bungalows and garages. 2 0 23PL/2009/0175/F 39 The Street North Erection of detached dwelling and detached double 2 0 0

37Lophamgarage.3PL/2009/0186/FStellas FarmBarnSwaffham Road NarboroughConstruction of dwelling and garage for agriculturalemployee 1 0 13PL/2009/0194/FLand adj toWillow DeneMarshLaneNewBuckenham Proposed new dwelling and garage 1 0 13PL/2009/0207/F Vale Farm BeetleyProposed conversion of redundant barn forresidential conversion. 1 0 13PL/2009/0229/DLandadjacent to101SouthlandsSwaffham Erection of house 1 0 03PL/2009/0235/F The SwanTheStreet GooderstoneSeparation of some accomodation of the publichouse to form a separate dwelling. 1 0 03PL/2009/0260/FRear of 83Market PlaceSwaffhamConversion of office and retail premises to livingaccomodation 2 0 23PL/2009/0335/D45 WattonRoadSwaffhamDemolish bungalow and erect 5 no. single storeydwellings and garages. 5 2 33PL/2009/0342/F Plot 4EdensideDrive Attleborough Single storey 2 bedroom bungalow and garage. 1 0 13PL/2009/0352/FBawdeswellStoreTheStreet BawdeswellProposed subdivision of 4 bed. Dwelling house to 13-bed dwelling and 1 2-bed dwelling 2 0 13PL/2009/0353/F EllisterSwampLaneGreatEllinghamReplacement of existing mobile home withpermanent dwelling and garage (detached) 1 0 13PL/2009/0369/DCommonFarmCommonRoadEastTuddenham Replacement dwelling 1 0 03PL/2009/0370/D45 WattonRoadSwaffham Erection of single story dwelling 1 0 13PL/2009/0373/FSheldrickPlace Dereham Proposed 5 no. new dwellings 5 0 53PL/2009/0390/FPlot adjacent153ShipdhamRoad Toftwood Dereham New bungalow and detached garage 1 0 13PL/2009/0398/F CrispinsTheStreet GarboldishamConversion of barns to 2 no. residential units withassociated site works and access 2 0 2

383PL/2009/0400/F Mere FarmSpringLaneStowBedon/BrecklesConversion of existing barns to single residence inc.part demolition & extension to west access via extgdriveway. 1 0 13PL/2009/0409/F3 FengateDrove WeetingProposed replacement dwelling house inc.detachedgarage 1 0 03PL/2009/0420/FAttleboroughFish FarmNorwichRoad Besthorpe3 bedroom house to supervise & maintain fish farm& associated business. 1 0 13PL/2009/0428 Ivy FarmThumbLane HorningtoftChange of use of redundant agricultural building toresidential 1 0 13PL/2009/0432/FValley FarmCottageSouthPickenham Reinstatement of one dwelling back to two dwellings 2 0 13PL/2009/0434/FMeadowsFarmChequers Lane Saham ToneyConversion of existing Boyces Barn into residentialaccommodation 1 0 13PL/2009/0444/F Ash Farm King Row Shipdham New cottage style replacement dwelling 1 0 13PL/2009/0463/FHalfordHouseHighStreet AttleboroughChange of use of 2 ground floor offices to 2residential flats. 2 0 23PL/2009/0471/FHockhamLodgeBungalow HockhamReplacement of existing energy inefficient &unattractive system-built 1970's bungalow withenergy efficient family chalet bungalow 1 0 13PL/2009/0473/D3PL/2009/0509/F3PL/2009/0533/CU3PL/2009/0548/DHartlandsEdenMeadowsRiding CentreNorwichRoadBesthorpeErection of 2 bedroom bungalow and double garageto replace 1 caravan 1 0 1Sandylane Rocklands Proposed dwelling and office 1 0 1Harkers Swanton Change of use of former bakery building into 3Mill Bakery Lane Morleyresidential units 3 0 3Site adjacent18 Mill Street Necton Residential development 3 0 3East3PL/2009/0549/F Grange FarmChurchStreet KenninghallExtensive restoration of farmhouse with two storeyextension, conversion of barns into four dwellings 4 0 43PL/2009/0563/FPark FarmBungalowMorleyRoad Attleborough Replacement dwelling 1 0 13PL/2009/0579/F 67 Norwich Watton New dwelling and brick storage shed 1 0 1

393PL/2009/0605/F3PL/2009/0616/F3PL/2009/0628/F3PL/2009/0664/D3PL/2009/0669/F3PL/2009/0673/D3PL/2009/0675/F3PL/2009/0683/F3PL/2009/0692/F3PL/2009/0727/F3PL/2009/0729/F3PL/2009/0751/F3PL/2009/0792/F3PL/2009/0794/F3PL/2009/0798/FRoadBarns adj.Virginia Farm Elsing NorthHouse Road Tuddenham Conversion of barns to three residential dwellings 3 0 3TheErection of 4no. Dwellings and garages togetherChurch Farm Street Gooderstone with unadopted access road 4 0 4Plot offReymerston GarvestoProposed erection of two storey cottage styleRoad nedwelling and single detached garage. 1 0 161Coromation SwaffhaGrove m Proposed single storey dwelling 1 0 1MattishallHill House Road Clint Green Pair of semi detached houses and cart she garage. 2 0 0Mere StowDemolition of garage etc and erection of dwellingThe Laurels Road Bedon/Breckles and detached garage 1 0 1Blo Norton TheConversion of barn and farm buildings to 2 no.HallStreet Blo' Norton private dwellings 2 0 2KenninghEmms all Road North Lopham Erection of new dwelling 1 0 143Claymore ChapelHouse Road Attleborough Sub division of plot to form 2 dwellings 2 0 1The Round HinghamHouse Road Reymerston Proposed new bungalow 1 0 0Land behind CleyErection of 2 no detached bungalows on land offThe Hobbit Lane Saham Toney Clay Lane 2 0 2Land ofErection of two detached dwellings and associatedStation Road Yaxhamgarage 2 0 2Common SennoweDemolition of existing house and erection of newGate Cottage Road Guisthouse and garage. 1 0 0Bay Tree SchoolProposed replacement dwelling and new storageCottage Road Brisleyworkshop building 1 0 1Scarning DaleProposed residential conversion of former functionDaleRoad Scarning room. 1 0 1

403PL/2009/0801/F Chapel FarmMereRoad Stow Bedon Erection of two storey dwelling and attached garage 1 0 13PL/2009/0803/F 21 Highlands Thetford Construction of single storey dwelling 1 0 13PL/2009/0810/FHighfieldHouseWattonGreen WattonErection of detached house and attached garagefollowing demolition of HGV shed. 1 0 13Pl/2009/0829/O45 QuebecRoad DerehamOutline application for single storey residentialdevelopment 1 0 1Land adj to3PL/2009/0837/F82 SandyLand DerehamProvision of 2no. One bedroom flats associatedparking and landscaping. 2 0 23PL/2009/0856/F South View Stanfield Agricultural dwelling 1 0 03PL/2009/0858/F Waples Way DerehamDevelopment of 5no. Affordable dwellings withassociated landscaping and access 5 0 53PL/2009/0875/F Village HallFoulsham Road BintreeProposed three dwellings on site of village halllincluding demolition of village hall. 3 0 33PL/2009/0898/FWeasenhamHallRougham EndWeasenham AllSaintsErection of 6 bed family home with associatedlandscaping garage, garden store and tennis court 1 0 13PL/2009/0900/DLandadjacent to15 Mill StreetLand offNorwichRoadNeighbourhood Centre1 CyprusRoadBuildingsoppositeLand adjHorn FairBradenham Detached bungalow and garage 1 0 1SwaffhaProposed sub division of 2 plots into 3 plots for 2 no.3PL/2009/0901/Fmhouses and 1 bungalow 1 0 3ChurchErection of 1 and a half storey dwelling with3PL/2009/0917/F The Hollies Road Griston attached garage. 1 0 13PL/2009/0933/F West Farm Hockham Agricultural workers dwelling and garage 1 0 1Mixed use local centre, retail units with 30no.BlenheimParking spaces, 6 - 3 bed and 2 - 2 bed houses,3PL/2009/0990/DGrange Carbrooke parking and landscaping. 8 0 8AttleboroErection of detached two storey dwelling with3PL/2009/0997/Fughdetached garage 1 0 1Wolferton3PL/2009/1048/FHouse Sprole Proposed residential barn conversion 1 0 03PL/2009/1069/FShropham RoadHockhamErection of one and a half storey dwelling anddetached garage, creation of new vehicular access. 1 0 1

3PL/2009/1154/F3PL/2010/0008/F3PL/2010/0030/F3PL/2010/0050/D3PL/2010/0072/DCottage23 OldConv. Of office building to residential (two dwellings)Market Street Thetfordand new dwelling to rear after demolition of lean to. 3 0 3Land behind ChurchLadbrokes Street Attleborough Erection of 3 flats at the rear of church street 3 0 3BintreeSubdivisions and alterations incl. first floor extensionThe Forge Road Billingford into 2 dwellings 2 0 1Land adj TheOld Garden SwaffhaHouse m Rd Oxborough Construction of two storey dwelling 1 0 1Land at HillFarm Well Hill Yaxham Replacement dwelling and garage 1 0 141

Agenda Item 10BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – 2 ND AUGUST 2010REPORT OF DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE(Author: Nick Moys, Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects))BRADENHAM: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, HALE ROADApplicant: Clayland EstatesReference: 3PL/2010/0280/FSummary – This report concerns a planning application for residential developmenton the edge of Bradenham. It is recommended that the application is approvedsubject to conditions and a legal agreement.1. INTRODUCTIONThis report concerns an application for full planning permission for residentialdevelopment on land at Hale Road, Bradenham. The development proposed wouldcomprise the erection of fourteen new dwellings, six of which would be provided asaffordable housing in partnership with Hastoe Housing Association. A range of 2, 3and 4 bedroom properties are proposed, including both houses and bungalows. Twonew private drive access roads would be constructed to serve the development.The application site is located on the southern fringe of the village of Bradenham.The site comprises a rectangular parcel of agricultural land extending to 0.68hectare. The site has a frontage onto Hale Road of around 170 metres. The site isbounded to the north and west by residential development, to the east by a vacantpublic house and bowling green, and to the south by open countryside.The application is supported by a Design & Access Statement, Tree Survey,Ecological Survey and Contamination Desk Study. A Section 106 Agreement hasbeen drafted which would provide for affordable housing (6 units), financialcontributions towards recreation (£11,760) and community facilities (£40,000).2. KEY DECISIONThis is not a key decision.3. COUNCIL PRIORITIESThe following Council priorities are relevant to this report:• A safe and healthy environment• A well planned place to live and work4. SITE HISTORYOutline planning permission was granted for residential development on part of thesite in 1983. A subsequent application to renew the permission was refused in 1984on grounds that the site was outside the settlement boundary. An appeal against thisrefusal was dismissed on appeal. A further application for outline permission todevelop the whole of the site for 12 dwellings was refused in 1986. This refusal wasupheld on appeal.42

5. CONSULTATIONSBradenham Parish Council has objected to the application on the grounds the sitewould conflict with policies restricting development outside the settlement boundary,and that the scale of the proposal would cause harm to the character andappearance of the village. Concerns have also been raised about traffic anddrainage problems, and the impact on the amenities of existing dwellings nearby.The Highway Authority has objected to the application on the grounds that thedevelopment would be unsustainable in transport terms and unduly reliant on accessby car. Concerns have also been raised about access visibility, pedestrian facilitiesand on-site servicing, although these matters have in part been addressed by thesubmission of amended plans.The Environment Agency has made reference to standing advice on surface waterrun-off in areas of low flood risk. In such areas, new development should notincrease the risk of flooding on-site or elsewhere, and Sustainable Urban DrainageSystems (SUDS) should be used where possible.Anglian Water has raised no objection to the application.Norfolk Landscape Archaeology has raised no objection to the application subject toa condition requiring an archaeological evaluation.Norfolk Police have confirmed that the layout of the scheme is acceptable in relationto designing out crime.The Planning Policy Officer has raised objections to the application on the groundsthat the scheme would result in a significant development outside the definedsettlement boundary contrary to Policies CP14 and DC2 of the Council’s CoreStrategy & Development Control Policies DPD.The Tree & Countryside Officer has raised no objection to the application subject toconditions relating to tree protection, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements.The Council’s Housing Enabling Officer supports the proposed development.The Council’s Contaminated Land Officer has raised no objection to the applicationsubject to some further soil sampling.The proposed development has given rise to a good deal of local interest. Twopublic meetings have been held by the Parish Council to discuss the proposals, and,to date, 20 representations have been received from local residents. Theserepresentations raise concerns principally about development outside the settlementboundary, harm to the character of the area, residential amenity issues, lack offacilities in the village, drainage/flooding problems and increased traffic. One letter ofsupport has been received referring to the need for additional affordable houses andthe potential benefits of development in stimulating to additional service provision.6. POLICYAt a national level, policies set out in PPS 3 Housing, PPS 7 SustainableDevelopment in Rural Areas, and PPG 13 Transport are particularly relevant.The application site falls outside the defined Settlement Boundary for Bradenham, asset out in the Proposals Maps accompanying the adopted Core Strategy (rolledforward from the outgoing Local Plan). The following policies contained in the Core43

Strategy & Development Control Policies DPD are relevant: Policy SS1 (SpatialStrategy), Policy CP 14 (Sustainable Rural Communities), Policy DC2 (Housing),Policy DC4 (Affordable Housing), Policy DC11 (Open Space), Policy DC12 (Trees),Policy DC14 (Energy Generation and Efficiency) and Policy DC16 (Design).7. ASSESSMENTThe principal issues raised by the application concern: i) planning policy matters, ii)impact on local character, and iii) transport matters/highway safety.PolicyThe application site lies outside the Settlement Boundary for Bradenham, andaccordingly the proposal would conflict with local Core Strategy Policies DC2 andCP14, and national countryside protection policies set out in PPS 7.Notwithstanding this conflict with local policy, the proposed development must alsobe assessed against national planning policy for housing. PPS 3 states that where a5 year supply of deliverable housing land cannot be demonstrated, favourableconsideration should be given to housing proposals if they address satisfactorily thecriteria set out in PPS 3, particularly those contained in paragraph 69. These criteriarelate to matters such as design quality, housing mix, environmental sustainability,the suitability of the site for housing and the effective use of land efficiently.Proposals are also required to be in line with the overall spatial strategy for the areaand not to undermine wider policy objectives.The current proposal generally performs well when assessed against a number of thePPS 3 paragraph 69 criteria. The development would be physically well-related toexisting development and would not result in a significant incursion into opencountryside. The scheme would provide a good mix of housing, including 6affordable dwellings for which a local need has been identified. The proposedhouses would be constructed to achieve a minimum of Code Level 3 of the Code forSustainable Homes and would incorporate rainwater harvesting and ground sourceheat pumps. The development would thus exceed the requirements of Policy DC14relating to renewable energy.In accordance with Policy DC4, 40% of the development would be provided asaffordable housing. It is intended that this would be developed in partnership withHastoe Housing Association. Under the draft legal agreement, preference would begiven to local people in the allocation of the affordable units. The Council’s HousingEnabling Officer is strongly supportive of the application on the basis of local housingneed, and Hastoe Housing Association has confirmed that there has beenconsiderable local interest in the proposed units (with 19 households registering aninterest so far). When viewed in isolation, the affordable housing element could beconsidered to comply with Policy DC5 which allows for ‘exception site’ affordablehousing schemes outside but adjacent to settlement boundaries. The applicant hasindicated that the additional open market units are needed in this instance to crosssubsidise the affordable units. Hastoe HA has expressed the view that, in thecontext of current pressures on government funding, affordable housing schemes likethis will be very difficult, if not impossible, to deliver without funding arrangementssuch as those proposed here.A contribution of £40,000 has been offered by the applicant to improve localcommunity facilities. It is understood that discussions between the applicant and theParish Council have not resulted in any agreement on suitable projects. However,proposals have been put forward, in conjunction with the local cricket club, for a newmulti-purpose pavilion on the village green which could accommodate a variety of44

community uses. Whilst further discussions with local interests would be necessary,it is considered that the proposed contribution offers the prospect of a significantbenefit to local community facilities.To set against these positive factors, there are a number of significant issues whichweigh against the proposals. Bradenham is not identified in the Council’s CoreStrategy as a local service centre village. The overall spatial strategy indicates thatfor non-service centre villages, only nominal housing and employment growth isenvisaged. Non-service centre villages are not considered to represent a sustainableoption for significant expansion as they are heavily reliant on higher ordersettlements for services and facilities. Bradenham’s services consist of playing fieldsand a village hall. There are no essential day-to-day services or facilities such as aprimary school, shop or post office. The local pub is currently closed and on themarket for sale. Public transport is extremely limited. Accordingly, development onthe scale proposed would result in a clear breach of settlement hierarchy strategy asset out in Policies SS1 and CP14.The Site Specifics DPD Consultation Draft indicates that Bradenham is considered tobe of a sufficient size, including services and facilities to ensure its retention and tocontribute to a sustainable community. The preferred option is to retain thesettlement boundary in order to provide both logical and defensible boundaries aswell as protecting the form and character of the village. Its retention offers furthergrowth and/or redevelopment opportunities if they should arise within the limits of theexisting settlement boundary. An alternative option is to remove the settlementboundary altogether. Given the stage this policy has reached in the LDF, only limitedweight can be attributed to it in determining planning applications.Impact on local characterCareful consideration has been given to the likely impact of the proposals on both theoverall form and character of the village and on the appearance of the immediatelocality of the site.It is not considered that the proposed development would have a significant impacton the overall form of the village or its rural setting. The site is bounded on threesides by existing development and is enclosed by hedgerows. The shape of the sitereflects the established linear pattern of development on the area. Despite itsundeveloped nature, the site does not afford extended views across opencountryside from Hale Road.Whilst the development is not considered to be out of keeping with the overall form ofthe village, the housing scheme proposed would inevitably have an impact on thecharacter of this section of Hale Road by giving it a more built up appearance.Particular constraints include site levels and existing hedgerows. The elevatednature of the site increases the potential visual impact of the proposed development.The well established hedgerow on the site frontage is an important local feature, theloss of which would adversely affect the street scene.It is considered the layout and design of the proposed development is generallysensitive to the rural character of the area and the local features identified above.The generally linear form of the development would continue existing buildingpatterns in the area. The development would have a relatively spacious character,with a density of around 10 DPH, reflecting the edge of village location and thegeneral character of the locality. Amendments are proposed to the design of someunits to further break up the outline of the development and increase the sense ofspaciousness. The height of the development has been kept to a relatively low level45

y the use of single storey properties proposed and 2 storey units with reducedeaves levels. The proposed dwellings would be traditional in architectural style andarranged to create varied and attractive street scenes. House designs would be welldetailed, using locally distinctive external materials including red brick, pantiles,render and timber boarding. Roadways would be finished with tar spray and shingleto maintain a rural feel. Much of the existing hedgerow would be retained,particularly if a new footway was not required across the site frontage (seediscussion below under Transport).Development of the application site would inevitably result in some amenity impactson existing residential properties directly opposite. The proposed development wouldchange the outlook from these existing properties. However, it is not considered thatthe development would have an overbearing visual effect or cause any significantoverlooking, given the separation distances involved, the scale/design of theproposed houses and the screening provided by the retained and proposed hedging.Existing properties directly opposite the two proposed new accesses would beaffected by increased traffic noise, but given the level of existing traffic on Hale Roadand the scale of development proposed, it is not considered that these effects wouldjustify withholding planning permission.TransportConcerns have been raised locally about the impact of the proposal on traffic safety.Objections to the proposal have also been raised by the Highway Authority.The surrounding road network is considered to be generally sufficient toaccommodate the additional vehicular traffic likely to be generated by the proposeddevelopment. Hale Road is a relatively busy road, as the principal east-west routethrough the village, and provides access to existing housing and local businesses. Inthis context, the traffic generated by the proposed dwellings would not have amaterial impact on traffic flows. On the basis of the revised proposals submitted, theHighway Authority is satisfied that safe vehicular access can be provided onto HaleRoad and that adequate on-site turning/servicing would be available.Formal pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the site and around the village generallyare limited. Proposals have been put forward for a new footway along the frontage ofthe application site, but this would result in a significant proportion of the existinghedge being removed. This footway would only link directly to a short section offootway which exists opposite the site linking through to Nelson Close, a small culde-sacof bungalows. As an alternative to provision of a new footway, the applicanthas, at the request of officers, put forward a number of traffic management proposalsfor consideration, including reactive signage, gateway features, roadmarking/signage. Whilst such proposals would need to worked up into a full proposalfor consideration by the Highway Authority, NCC has confirmed that it would supportthe principle of providing speed reactive warning signs on the approach roads to thesite, although its overall objections to the scheme would remain. It is consideredthat a suitable package of traffic management measures, together with pedestrianrefuges on the site frontage, would be of greater benefit to the development and thesurrounding area than a new footway.Other mattersConcerns have been raised locally about the impact of the proposed development onexisting drainage problems experienced in the village. As far as surface water isconcerned, it is proposed that access roads would drain to on-site soakaways, withgullies provided across site entrances to prevent water discharging onto Hale Road.Permeable surfacing would be used for pathways and parking areas. Rainwater46

harvesting would be used to collect run off from roof areas. These proposals accordwith the general advice issued by the Environment Agency which encourages theuse of SUDS. In relation to foul drainage, Anglian Water has confirmed that foulflows from the development can be accommodated within the existing seweragesystem and that the Bradenham STW has adequate capacity.ConclusionIt is considered that there are persuasive arguments both for and against thedevelopment proposed. On one hand, the development would constitute a significantdeparture from Core Strategy policies which seek to limit residential development invillages like Bradenham in order to promote more sustainable development. This is asignificant consideration that weighs against the proposals. In addition, on the basisof the representations received, there is clear local opposition to the proposeddevelopment.However, there are also a number of positive aspects to the development, not theleast of which is the provision of local needs affordable housing. The scheme hasbeen designed to be sensitive to local character and would relate well to the existingpattern of development in the locality. A high standard of sustainable constructionwould be achieved and not insignificant community benefits could be achieved as aresult of the proposed financial contribution. National planning policies requirefavourable consideration to be given to housing schemes outside defined settlementboundaries, provided that certain criteria are met. With the notable exception of noncompliancewith the overall rural settlement policy, the proposal performs well whenassessed against these criteria.Given the priority given by the Council to the provision of affordable housing, andbearing in mind the increasing pressures on funding for such projects, theestablished local need and the very limited opportunities available for developmentelsewhere in the village, it is considered that the balance of arguments falls in favourof the development. In coming to this view particular account has also been taken ofthe fact that the development proposed would not cause material harm to the form orcharacter of the village or its rural setting, the overall design quality of the schemeand the prospect of an enhancement to new or improved community facility. It is notconsidered that this combination of factors is likely to recur to such an extent that adangerous precedent would be set by approval of the current application.8. RECOMMENDATIONIt is recommended that planning permission is granted subject to conditions and aSection 106 agreement. Recommended conditions would relate to: externalmaterials, landscaping, tree protection, biodiversity enhancements, boundarytreatments, site levels, archaeology, access and parking details, off-site highwayimprovements, drainage details, lighting, construction management, and SustainableHomes Code Level 3.47

Agenda Item 11BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – 2 ND AUGUST 2010REPORT OF DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE(Author: Nick Moys, Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects))DEREHAM: ERECTION OF 10 DWELLINGS, LAND ADJACENT TO PEARTREECOTTAGE, THE NEATHERD, NORWICH ROADApplicant: Mrs L ScalesReferences: 3PL/2010/0502/FSummary – This report concerns proposals to develop land off Norwich Road,Dereham, for 10 houses. The proposal raises issues relating to planning policy,impact on local character, residential amenity and traffic safety.1. INTRODUCTIONThis report concerns an application for full planning permission for residentialdevelopment on land adjacent to Peartree Cottage, off Norwich Road, Dereham.The proposed development would include the erection of 10 dwellings, theconstruction of a new access road and improvements to an existing access road.The development would be of 2 storeys and would include 6 x 4 bedroom units and 4x 3 bedroom units.The application is supported by a number of technical reports, including a Design &Access Statement, Arboricultural Implications Assessment, Biodiversity & ProtectedSpecies Survey and Contamination Report. A Section 106 legal agreement is beingdrafted which includes obligations relating to the provision of 4 units of affordablehousing, contributions to recreation (£14,280) and walking/cycling initiatives (£1,585)and the future maintenance of the access road.The application site is located adjacent to established residential development onNorwich Road and Union Drift, approximately 1.4km to the east of the town centre.The land extends to around 0.6 hectare and is currently used as paddocks forhorses. The site is adjoined on three sides by existing housing. The site is adjoinedby open land on the remaining boundary. The boundaries of the site are defined by amixture of hedges, trees, fencing and walling. Access to the site from Norwich Roadis gained via an existing private road that crosses part of the Little Neatherd, aregistered common.2. KEY DECISIONThis is not a key decision.3. COUNCIL PRIORITIESThe following Council priorities are relevant to this report:• A safe and healthy environment• A well planned place to live and work4. PLANNING HISTORYOutline planning permission for 7 dwellings was granted in 1986. Reserved mattersapproval for the scheme was granted in 1991. Planning permission for one dwellingwas granted in 1995. This permission was subsequently renewed, most recently in2005.48

5. CONSULTATIONSIt is understood that all Dereham town councillors declared a prejudicial interest inthe application due to the Council’s ownership of the existing access road.Comments have been offered for consideration in relation to loss of trees, effects onthe appearance of the Neatherd and impact on the amenities of neighbours.The Highway Authority has requested minor revisions to the layout of the accessroad where it meets Norwich Road. Concerns have also been raised about theadequacy of the existing access track to cater for additional traffic and futuremaintenance liabilities.The Environment Agency has raised no objection to the application.Anglian Water has raised no objection to the application.Norfolk Police have indicated that the proposed layout would be acceptable in termsof deterring crime but have raised some concerns about boundary fencing.The Tree & Countryside Officer has raised no objection to the application, subject tosuitable replacement planting and tree protection.The Council’s Housing Enabling & Projects Officer has raised no objection to theapplication.The Council’s Contaminated Land Officer has raised no objection to the application.The Dereham Society has objected to the application, raising concerns about accessand road maintenance, impact on the Neatherd, loss of green space and effectsgenerally on the character of the area.Objections have been raised by a number of local residents. At the time of writingmore than 20 such representations had been received. Concerns and objectionsrelate to likely effects on the character of the area, particularly the Neatherd, loss oftrees, additional traffic and loss of residential amenity.6. POLICYRelevant national planning policy can be found in PPS 1 ‘Delivering SustainableDevelopment’ and PPS 3 'Housing’. At a local level, the following policies containedin the Core Strategy & Development Control Policies DPD are relevant: Policy DC 1(Amenity), Policy DC 2 (Housing), Policy DC 4 (Affordable Housing), Policy DC 11(Open Space), Policy DC 12 (Trees), Policy DC 14 (Energy Efficiency) and Policy DC16 (Design).7. ASSESSMENTThe principal issues raised by the application concern: i) planning policy matters, ii)effects on local character, iii) residential amenity, and iv) traffic safety.Planning policyThe application site falls within the defined Settlement Boundary for Dereham. Theproposals must, therefore, be considered in the context of planning policies whichpermit new housing provided that relevant criteria are met. It is considered that thedevelopment of the site for housing would accord in general terms with national andlocal planning policy, as set out in PPS 3 and Core Strategy Policy DC2. Thedevelopment of the site for residential purposes would be consistent with the49

established pattern of development in the area. The principle of development of thesite for residential purposes has been accepted previously (see Site History). Thescale and mix of housing proposed would reflect the character of the locality,although the density (16 DPH) would fall below the levels generally envisaged forsites in built up areas. Affordable housing would be provided in accordance withPolicy DC4. A financial contribution towards local recreation facilities is proposed inline with Policy DC11. A planning condition could be imposed to secure compliancewith the requirement of Policy DC14 to provide at least 10% of the development’senergy requirements from renewable sources.Local characterThe established pattern of residential development in the vicinity of the site ispredominantly one of relatively large detached dwellings set in generous plots. As aresult the area has a rather open and spacious character. This character isenhanced by the Little Neatherd, which provides a break in the built up frontage anda wooded backdrop to existing development, as well as hinting at the larger areas ofcommon land and countryside that lie beyond. Neatherd Moor is a much valued localresource and an important resource for informal recreation, as well as providing anattractive rural setting for the town.It is considered that the proposed development would generally be in keeping withthe character of nearby development. The low density of the scheme. and theemphasis on larger detached units, would reflect the character of existingdevelopment. House designs would be traditional, with simple symmetricalelevations mainly in red brick under slate roofs reflecting the appearance of nearbynineteenth century villas. Weatherboard cladding is proposed for some units toprovide variety and to maintain the semi-rural character of the site. The enclosednature of the site would mean that the visual impact of the development on thesurrounding area would be limited. Clear views into the site would be available onlyfrom the site entrance itself and from the Neatherd Moor to the north. From thenorth, the proposed houses would be seen in the context of existing housing nearbyand would not appear as a continuous mass of building. Landscaping is proposed tosoften views and further break up the outline of the new development. The loosearrangement of houses proposed around a central green and the limited range ofhouse types used would give the development a strong visual identity of its own.A number of trees would be lost, mainly to allow access/services to be constructedinto the site, but it is not considered that this would result in any significant harm tothe appearance of the area generally. Whilst it is proposed to thin out a smallwooded area adjacent to the site entrance, the position of the new access has beenchosen so as to minimise the extent of tree removal needed. The trees to beremoved are not considered to be of significant individual merit. Replacementplanting is proposed with heavy standards. It is not proposed to remove any trees inconnection with access improvement on the Little Neatherd. Details of the worksproposed to improve the access and install necessary services have been requested.Careful consideration has been given to the likely visual impact of the proposedupgrading of the existing access road on the character of the Little Neatherd. Inorder to retain the semi-rural appearance of this area, only limited alterations areproposed. The existing alignment of the road would be maintained, with only amodest increase in width close to the Norwich Road to allow two vehicles to pass. Itis intended to re-surface the road with a tar spray and shingle finish, with the timberboarding or conservation kerbs used as edging. This approach is considered to beappropriate here.50

Residential amenityGiven that the site is bounded on three sides by existing housing, it is inevitable thatsome impact on the residential amenity of neighbours will occur as a result of visualeffects and additional activity levels. However, it is considered that the developmenthas generally been designed so as to avoid significant impact on neighbours.Houses have been orientated to face away from neighbours or set at angles toreduce overlooking, and relatively generous separation distances would bemaintained. Existing boundary screening would be retained. Where overlookingwould not be reduced to an acceptable level by these means, amendments havebeen made to the application to reposition upper floor windows. Increased trafficlevels would result in some additional noise and disturbance, with properties adjacentto the access being most affected. However, taking into account the type, volumeand likely speed of such traffic, it is not considered that that such effects would justifyrefusal of planning permission.Traffic SafetyThe proposed access to the development from Norwich Road would not accord withthe standard that would normally be sought for a development of the scale proposed.Housing schemes of more than 8 dwellings normally require an estate roadconstructed to NCC standards. However, whilst an adoptable road is not proposedhere, the applicant has sought to balance the need to ensure safe access withprotection of the appearance and character of the area. It is considered that theproposals achieve a reasonable compromise in these respects.To ensure safe access/egress onto Norwich Road, visibility splays would be providedto the appropriate standard at the existing entrance to the Little Neatherd. The firstsection of access road would be widened to allow vehicles to enter and exit at thesame time and an existing lay-by, set back from the road, would be retained. Thesemeasures should ensure that there would be sufficient space for vehicles to waitwhen necessary to allow vehicles leaving the site to pass. Within the developmentsite itself, the proposed access road would provide for two-way traffic, together withturning facilities and off-road parking. The construction of the access would beupgraded to cater for the additional volume of traffic and to lessen the burden ofregular maintenance. It is understood that agreement has been reached in draft formbetween the applicant and the Town Council about the proposed upgrading works tothe access road and subsequent maintenance arrangements. Other non-planningconsents may be required for these works due to the status of the land as registeredcommon. The section of road serving only the development would be maintainedunder a private management company.Additional traffic flows along the existing private road across the Little Neatherdwould inevitably increase the likely incidence of conflicting traffic movements here.This private road currently provides access for five or so properties, which wouldincrease to fifteen following completion of the proposed development. However,given the alignment of the road, the proposed improvements, levels of intervisibilityand the anticipated low traffic speeds, it is not considered that any increased risk tothe safety of vehicular or pedestrian traffic caused by the development would besignificant.8. RECOMMENDATIONThat planning permission is granted subject to conditions and the completion of theproposed legal agreement. Recommended conditions would include the following:external materials, landscaping, tree protection, boundary treatments, access andparking, drainage, lighting, construction management and renewable energy.51

Agenda Item 12BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE – 2 ND AUGUST 2010REPORT OF DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE(Author: Nick Moys, Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects))ATTLEBOROUGH: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, TEASEL ROADApplicant: Taylor WimpeyReferences: 3PL/2010/0518/FSummary – This report concerns proposals to develop land in Attleborough for 21dwellings. The proposal raises issues relating to planning policy and impact on localcharacter and amenities. It is recommended that planning is granted.1. INTRODUCTIONThis report concerns an application for full planning permission for residentialdevelopment on land at Teasel Road, Attleborough. The proposed developmentwould include the erection of 21 dwellings, the construction of a new access road andthe provision of an area of public open space. A mixture of single storey, 2 storeyand 2½ storey properties are proposed, including 4 x 2 bedroom dwellings, 10 x 3bedroom dwellings, 5 x 4 bedroom dwellings and 2 x 5 bedroom dwellings.Amended proposals have been submitted showing various design changes to thescheme to improve its visual relationship with neighbouring properties.The application is supported by a number of technical reports, including a Design &Access Statement, Drainage Statement and Contamination Report. A section 106legal agreement is being drafted which includes obligations relating to the provisionof 7 units of affordable housing, public open space (on-site provision and a financialcontribution) and contributions towards education, libraries and walking/cyclingimprovements.The application site is located within an established residential area locatedapproximately 1km to the west of the town centre. The land, which extends to 0.61hectares and is currently unused, is bounded on all sides by existing residentialdevelopment The site forms part of an extensive area of modern housing developedoff Blackthorn Road over the last 15 years. Under the terms of the original planningpermission the site was originally reserved for use as a primary school.2. KEY DECISIONThis is not a key decision.3. COUNCIL PRIORITIESThe following Council priorities are relevant to this report:• A safe and healthy environment• A well planned place to live and work4. CONSULTATIONSAttleborough Town Council has raised objections to the application on grounds ofoverdevelopment, loss of amenity, inappropriate location of play space and lack ofcontributions to strategic infrastructure.52

The Highway Authority has raised no objection to the proposed development layout,but has made comments about the maintenance of an existing drainage ditch. Afinancial contribution of £90 per dwelling is requested for walking and cyclinginitiatives.Norfolk County Council has requested contributions towards local school provision(£71,667) and library provision (£1,260).The Environment Agency has made reference to standing advice on surface waterrun-off in areas of low flood risk. In such areas, new development should notincrease the risk of flooding on-site or elsewhere, and SUDS (Sustainable UrbanDrainage Systems) should be used where possible.Anglian Water has confirmed that there is sufficient capacity to accommodate fouland surface water flows from the development.Norfolk Police have made generally supportive comments in respect of thedevelopment, but have raised some concerns about surveillance of parking areas.The Council’s Housing Enabling & Projects Officer has raised no objection to theapplication.The Council’s Contaminated Land Officer has raised no objection to the application.The proposed development has given rise to a good deal of local interest. To date,more than 25 objections have been received from local residents, raising concernsprincipally about overdevelopment, local character, loss of residential amenity andincreased traffic.5. POLICYRelevant national planning policy can be found in PPS 1 ‘Delivering SustainableDevelopment’ and PPS 3 Housing’. At a local level, the following policies containedin the Core Strategy & Development Control Policies DPD are relevant: Policy DC1(Amenity), Policy DC2 (Housing), Policy DC4 (Affordable Housing), Policy DC11(Open Space), Policy DC15 (Energy Efficiency) and Policy DC16 (Design).6. ASSESSMENTThe principal issues raised by the application concern: i) planning policy matters, ii)the impact of development on local character, and iii) effects on the amenities ofneighbours.Planning policyIt is considered that the redevelopment of the site for housing would accord ingeneral terms with national and local planning policy, as set out in PPS 3 and CoreStrategy Policy DC2. The development of the site for residential purposes would beconsistent with the established pattern of development in the area. The density ofdevelopment proposed (35 DPH) would fall within the range envisaged by policy forlocations such as this. A range of house types is proposed, including affordablehousing (the mix of which accords with the recommendations of the Council’sHousing Team). Whilst the number of affordable housing units falls one short of the40% policy requirement, given that a wheelchair equipped bungalow is beingprovided the overall provision is considered to be acceptable. The requirements ofPolicy DC11 relating to recreation would be met by a combination of on-site openspace and a financial contribution towards improved local facilities. It isrecommended that a planning condition be imposed to secure compliance with the53

equirement of Policy DC14 to provide at least 10% of the development’s energyrequirements from renewable sources.Local characterIt is considered that the layout and design of the proposed development wouldgenerally relate well to the visual character of surrounding development. The mix ofhouse types proposed would reflect the pattern of adjacent development and existingbuilt up frontages would be continued along Teasel Road and Blackthorn Road. Alandscaped area of open space next to the junction of the two roads would add visualinterest and relief to the proposed street scenes. The overall density of thedevelopment would be similar to, if not lower than that of surrounding development.House designs would be broadly traditional in character, with simple, wellproportionedelevations and external finishes to complement surroundingdevelopment.Residential amenityThe development of an infill site such as this will inevitably result in some impact onthe amenities of surrounding residential properties due to its visual effects andadditional activity levels. Given that the site has remained vacant and unused for anumber of years, the sensitivity of local residents to the proposed development isunderstandable. However, it is considered that the development has generally beendesigned so as to avoid significant impact on neighbours. New dwellings would bepositioned to maintain reasonable separation distances to adjacent properties, and,where it exists, hedgerow screening would be retained. Revisions have been madeto the proposals, following negotiations; to reduce further the visual impact of thedevelopment, including changing a house to a bungalow and incorporating hippedroofs. Bearing in mind the scale and nature of surrounding development, it is notconsidered that the disturbance from additional traffic generated by the proposalwould have a noticeable effect on the locality generally.Other mattersConcerns have been raised locally about highway safety. However, it is consideredthat the additional traffic from the proposed development could be accommodated onlocal roads without resulting in a noticeable increase in congestion or other highwayproblems. Parking for the proposed dwellings would be provided in accordance withadopted standards, with a minimum of two spaces per unit and three or four spacesfor larger properties. The Highway Authority has raised no objection to theapplication.Concerns have been raised about the impact of additional development on the town’sinfrastructure. Whilst these concerns are acknowledged, there is currently no basisin policy on which further contributions could be required beyond those includedwithin the draft section 106 agreement.Concerns have been raised about safety issues given its proximity to the junction ofTeasel Road and Blackthorn Road. However, it should be noted that this area isintended for use as an informal open space (and as a visual amenity) rather than asa formal play area. No play equipment would be provided, and the area would beequipped simply with a seat and litter bin and enclosed with a timber knee rail fence.Amendments have been made to the layout and design of the development toimprove casual surveillance of parking areas as recommended by the Police.54

7. RECOMMENDATIONThat planning permission is granted subject to conditions and the completion of theproposed legal agreement. Recommended conditions would include the following:external materials, landscaping, boundary treatments, access and parking, drainage,construction management, unexpected contamination and renewable energy.55

Agenda Item 13BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ItemNo.ApplicantParishReference No.123456789101112Clayland EstatesBaileys of Norfolk LtdMrs Lindsey ScalesMr R ScammellTaylor WimpeyMr G MiddletonMr G MiddletonJ A Askew and PartnersMr R ChilderhouseHardingham Farms LtdMr D SayerFairways PartnershipBRADENHAMLYNGDEREHAMBEESTONATTLEBOROUGHSTANFIELDSTANFIELDOLD BUCKENHAMSTOW BEDON/BRECKLESGARVESTONESPARHAMSWAFFHAM3PL/2010/0280/F3PL/2010/0319/F3PL/2010/0502/F3PL/2010/0516/O3PL/2010/0518/F3PL/2010/0565/F3PL/2010/0566/F3PL/2010/0606/F3PL/2010/0621/F3PL/2010/0670/F3PL/2010/0700/O3PL/2010/0707/LBDC131_new56

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:13PL/2010/0280/FREPORT RECOMMENDING APPROVALLOCATION:BRADENHAMLand on South Side of Hale RoadAPPN TYPE:POLICY:FullOut Settlemnt BndryALLOCATION:No AllocationAPPLICANT:Clayland EstatesClayland House 1 Norwich RoadCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:Clayland ConsultingClayland House 1 Norwich RoadLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Development of eight open market homes & six local needs homesCONSULTATIONSRECOMMENDATIONPlanning Permission3920 REPORT ITEMDC131_new57

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:23PL/2010/0319/FRECOMMENDATION : REFUSALLOCATION:APPLICANT:LYNGBaileys Lake ComplexEasthaugh RoadWensum ValleyBaileys of Norfolk LtdBrick Kiln Road HevinghamAPPN TYPE:POLICY:ALLOCATION:CONS AREA:TPO:FullOut Settlemnt BndryNo AllocationNNAGENT:Mr M FreemanFen Wright 1 Tollgate EastLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Lakes 1,2,3,5,6,7 change of use for recreational fishing & lake 4 breeding &growing of fish, car parkingKEY ISSUES1. Impact on the special features of the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation2. Flood risk3. Visual impact4. Highway issuesDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe proposal seeks change of use of 6 lakes for recreational fishing and one lake for the breedingand growing of native coarse fish. The proposal includes car parking.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site is a former plant and processing area for mineral working located to the east of thevillage of Lyng. The site is located within a Site of Special Scientific Interest and River WensumSpecial Area of Conservation. The site is also within Flood Zone 3.RELEVANT SITE HISTORYNo relevant site historyDC131_new58

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:CP 8: Natural EnvironmentCP 11: Protection and Enhancement of the LandscapeCONSULTATIONSLYNG P CNo objection to the scheme as submitted, however Q14b on the application has been answeredas "no", this is incorrect. The adjacent River Wensum is designated as a an SSSI and SAC.ENVIRONMENT AGENCY - No objection subject to comments regarding the impact on thespecial features of the SAC in respect of fish escape. An assessment under the HabitatsDirective should be undertaken in respect of the impact of the interest features of the SAC andSSSI.The submitted Flood Risk Assessment is considered acceptable for change of useNORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - MINERALS - No objection, would like the area of meadow tothe ex plant site to be retained for ground nesting birds, small mammals and wildflower species.CONTAMINATED LAND OFFICER - No objectionHIGHWAY AUTHORITY - Objection. Concern has been raised regarding the access, visibilityand the inadequate road network in the vicinity of the site.REPRESENTATIONSNoneDC131_new59

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is determined by Development Committee as a major application* The lakes extend over a site area of over 32 acres to the south of the River Wensum withinflood zone 3.* The proposed use of the lakes for fishing of native course fish is unlikely to impact on the visualcharacter of the area. The proposed car parking areas are informal areas with no engineeringoperations or changes to the surface. In order to minimise the visual impact of parked cars alandscaping condition should be imposed.* An assessment under the Habitats Regulation is currently being undertaken and theconclusions will be reported verbally at the meeting.* The Highway Authority has raised an objection to the proposal on the grounds of the lack ofvisibility at the access onto Lyng Easthaugh Road as well as the suitability of the nearby junctionof Lyng Easthaugh Road with Weston Hall Road.Whilst it is accepted that historically the site has been subject to mineral extraction theseactivities have long ceased as have any vehicle movements. It is considered that the proposal islikely to give rise to a significant increase in vehicle movements.* The visibility at the junction with the access and Lyng Easthaugh Road is severely substandardin the eastern direction and only achieves 35% of the standard required.* The junction of this road and Weston Hall Road, the main distributor road to the east of thesite, is also severely restricted. The Highway Authority has cited an appeal for the erection of onedwelling which was refused in 2008 due to the increase in vehicular movements and thesubstandard nature of this junction.* In view of the strong opposition from the Highway Authority it is recommended that theproposal should be refused on highway grounds only.RECOMMENDATIONRefusal of Planning PermissionREASON(S) FOR REFUSAL9900 Inadequate visibility splaysDC131_new60

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:33PL/2010/0502/FREPORT RECOMMENDING APPROVALLOCATION:APPLICANT:DEREHAMLand adjoining Peartree CottageThe NeatherdNorwich RoadMrs Lindsey Scales'Beechgrove' 87 Norwich RoadAPPN TYPE:POLICY:ALLOCATION:CONS AREA:TPO:FullIn Settlemnt BndryNo AllocationNNAGENT:Jamie BirdLand & Planning Services 16 Mere CloseLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Erection of 10 new dwellings with associated garages and accessCONSULTATIONSRECOMMENDATIONPlanning PermissionDC131_new61

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEM4REF NO:3PL/2010/0516/OLOCATION:BEESTONPloughshareThe StreetAPPN TYPE:POLICY:ALLOCATION:OutlineIn Settlemnt BndryNo AllocationAPPLICANT:Mr R Scammell6 New Road North WalshamCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:Pike Partnership11 Hamilton Road CromerLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Alterations to Ploughshare PH, car park & erection of three terraced dwellingsKEY ISSUES1. Principle of development2. Density and character3. Amenity4. Highway safetyDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThis application seeks outline planning permission to retain and refurbish the Ploughshare PublicHouse and construct dwellings in the grounds. A post office/village shop is proposed to beincorporated within the public house. All matters accept access and layout have been reservedfor future consideration.The application originally proposed a terrace of four houses to be constructed on the site. Thescheme has consequently been amended to reduce the number of dwellings to three and revisethe on-site parking arrangements.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site lies within the Settlement Boundary for Beeston and is located on The Street, adjacent toMill Drift. The site currently comprises a vacant public house known as The Ploughshare andincludes the main building with a mixture of outbuildings, extensions and gardens/parking areas.DC131_new62

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010RELEVANT SITE HISTORYMembers may recall that an application for outline planning permission to demolish the existingfunction room, retain the existing public house and construct three dwellings on the existing carpark was submitted in 2009 (ref: 3PL/2009/0923/O). The application was, however, withdrawndue to concerns in respect of the impact on the future viability of the public house,overdevelopment and the impact of the scheme on the amenities of surrounding properties,including the new dwellings.POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:PPS3: HousingCP14: Sustainable Rural CommunitiesDC1: Protection of AmenityDC16: DesignDC18: Community facilities, recreation and leisureCONSULTATIONSBEESTON P CThe Parish Council discussed this matter at great length at its last parish Council meeting.The members decided to OBJECT to the above application.There were several reasons for this objection as listed below:-1. the development could have potential for the long term sustainability of the pub which would becontrary to DC1.By siting the development in such close proximity and giving access to the newproperties through the pub car park could give rise to amenity problems because of noise,dominance and other matters and so affecting the long term sustainability if the pub.2. no need has been demonstrated for this type of housing within Beeston and would notcompliment the existing dwellings in close proximity which is contrary to DC16.3. the junction of Chapel Lane/The Street/Back Lane and Mill Drift has in the past raised majorconcerns over visibility and a danger to road users by speed along this entrance to Beeston. Ithas been proved that 72% of drivers exceed the speed limit on rural roads. If parking is allowedto the front of the current pub to allow for access to the proposed shop and post office this wouldincrease the problems of visibility and could mean that cars will cut across Chapel Lane to theparking spaces without there being clear visibility to do so, thereby causing a highway safetyissue.4. it is also noted that the application states that mains drainage will be used. There is no mainsdrainage at this point in Beeston and the application makes no comment on how the newdevelopment would be linked into the mains sewer.The Parish Council would like you to realise that it is passionately committed to ensuring that thepublic house should re-open. However it believes that this development would not be acceptableeven though the applicant has stated his willingness to enter into a S106 agreement. The feelingof the members is that once the development is given permission this would be the nail in thecoffin of the public house and it will not open again and the siting of these dwellings will ensurethat the potential problems with their proximity will make the sustainability of the pub not viable.The members took note of all the parishioners comments when an open parish meeting wasDC131_new63

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010held prior to the Parish Council meeting. All the parishioners at this meeting were passionatelyaverse to any form of development and were adamant that the pub should re-open. They werevociferous in their opinion that the developer has no intention of re-opening the public house inthe future.It is believed that this application is to be heard by the Development Control Committee andwould wish to be given the opportunity to speak at this meeting.HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY - Amended plans have been requested in respect of onsite parkingarrangements and access improvements.TREE AND COUNTRYSIDE OFFICER - No objection given that there are no trees of significantmerit affected by the proposal.CONTAMINATED LAND OFFICER - No objection subject to the imposition of suitablecontaminated land conditions relating to site investigation and remediation works.ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING OFFICER - Objection on the grounds that the mix of commercialand residential development on the site would cause detriment to the amenities of futureoccupants and existing residents in terms of noise and disturbance.ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER - ObjectionENVIRONMENT AGENCY - No objection subject to the imposition of conditions relating tocontamination and surface water drainage.NORFOLK CONSTABULARY - Advisory comments.REPRESENTATIONSLetters of objection have been received from local residents on the grounds that theredevelopment of the land in the grounds of the pub would detract from the future viability of thepublic house; foul and surface water drainage network inadequate to deal with additionaldrainage; proximity of new houses to public house resulting in increased noise and disturbance;highway safety; overdevelopment; the dwellings being out of keeping with the character of thedevelopment in the surrounding area and the risk that pub may never reopen after housing built.DC131_new64

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ASSESSMENT NOTES* This application is referred to the Development Control Committee at the request of the WardRepresentative.* This application seeks to obtain outline planning permission to carry out refurbishment works tothe Ploughshare Public House, including the provision of a post office/village shop within it, andthe construction of dwellings in the grounds of the public house.* The application was originally for the construction of a terrace of four dwellings. However, theagent has submitted a revised plan showing a reduction in the number of dwellings to three.* Members' attention is drawn to the fact that Breckland Council's Site Specific Policies andProposals: Preferred Sites Consultation Document identifies part of the site to be excluded fromthe Settlement Boundary. However, given that this document is at the consultation stage only,the acceptability of the scheme needs to be assessed against current policy.* Notwithstanding that the site currently lies within the village Settlement Boundary where theprinciple of residential development is deemed acceptable, the land lies within the grounds of apublic house and, as such, Policy DC18 of the Breckland Core Strategy is relevant in this casewhere it seeks to protect key services for the benefit of the community. In this case, whilst localconcern has been raised in respect of the impact of the scheme on the future viability of thepublic house, the pub building, including the function room, would be retained and additionalfacilities provided. Therefore, no objection has been raised by the Environmental PlanningOfficer in respect of Policy DC18.* The contentious element in this case is the impact of the scheme on the residential amenities ofboth the occupants of existing neighbouring properties, as well as future occupants of theproposed dwellings in terms of noise and disturbance. The Environmental Health Officer hasraised objection to the scheme on the grounds that introducing a mix of uses on the site wouldresult in an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance to the occupants of the existing andproposed properties. Discussions are currently taking place with the agent as to whetheradditional noise mitigation measures can be introduced into the scheme to mitigate against noisedisturbance. Members will be updated verbally at the meeting in respect of this matter.* Given that this application is in outline only, it is considered that three dwellings, withsatisfactory parking and amenity areas, could be accommodated on the site in a satisfactorymanner, whilst protecting the character of the area. * Concern has also been raised in respect ofhighway safety. The Highway Authority has requested that the scheme be revised in respect ofparking and access arrangements. Amended plans have been submitted by the agent andcomments from the Highways Authority are currently awaited. Members will be updated verballyat the meeting.* The applicant has indicated that he is willing to enter into a Section 106 agreement to allow thefunds from the sales of the housing to, in part, facilitate the retention of the public house, in theevent of the principle of the development being supported.* In the light of those consultation responses still awaited from the Highway Authority and theEnvironmental Health Officer, A RECOMMENDATION WILL BE MADE VERBALLY AT THEMEETINGRECOMMENDATIONDC131_new65

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:53PL/2010/0518/FREPORT RECOMMENDING APPROVALLOCATION:ATTLEBOROUGHTeasel RoadAPPN TYPE:POLICY:FullIn Settlemnt BndryALLOCATION:P Alloc. for Res DevAPPLICANT:Taylor WimpeyTartan House Etna RoadCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:Taylor WimpeyTartan House Etna RoadLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:21 dwellings & associated infrastructureCONSULTATIONSRECOMMENDATIONPlanning Permission3920 REPORT ITEMDC131_new66

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:63PL/2010/0565/FRECOMMENDATION : APPROVALLOCATION:STANFIELDWagtail FarmBack LaneAPPN TYPE:POLICY:ALLOCATION:FullOut Settlemnt BndryNo AllocationAPPLICANT:Mr G Middleton5 Burghwood Close Back LaneCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:Acorus Rural Property ServicesOld Market Office 10 Risbygate StreetLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Proposed change of use of land for the stationing of a mobile home to supervisethe agricultural businessKEY ISSUES1. Development in the countryside2. Justification in respect of agricultural enterpriseDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe proposal seeks change of use of land for the standing of a mobile home in relation to arelatively new agricultural business which involves the rearing of pigs and poultry.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site lies in a rural location outside any Settlement Boundary. It is located to the north ofChurch Street. Vehicular access is off Back Lane.RELEVANT SITE HISTORYAn application for the erection of a piggery building on the site has been submitted underreference 3PL/2010/0566 and is included on this agenda.Prior approval was granted in 2009 for an agricultural storage building under reference3AG/2009/0022/AG.DC131_new67

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:PPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural AreasCONSULTATIONSSTANFIELD P CNO REPLY AS AT 16TH JULY, 2010HIGHWAY AUTHORITY - to be reported verballyREPRESENTATIONSRepresentations have been received regarding the following issues which also relate to the newpiggery building:-Increase in traffic - feed lorries; slurry and waste entering watercourse; no details of foul watertreatment; number of pigs not specified; impact on village - noise, smell, flies; non planningissues regarding legality of water supply and lack of agricultural holding numberDC131_new68

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is referred to Development Control Committee at the request of the WardRepresentative.* PPS7 identifies that isolated houses in the countryside away from existing settlements requirespecial justification. Where the special justification relates to an essential agricultural worker tolive at their place of work, applications should satisfy the criteria set out in Annex A in respect ofthe functional and financial tests. If a new dwelling is essential to support a new farming activity,it should normally, for the first 3 years, be provided by a caravan. Paragraph 12 of that Annexsets out the criteria in relation to temporary dwellings.* The application is supported by a report which sets out the farming activities of the enterpriseand the key involvement of the applicant in relation to the five criteria set out in the Annex.* The first criteria requires clear evidence of a firm intention and ability to develop the enterprise -significant investment in new farm buildings is often a good indication of intentions. The applicantpurchased the land in 2008. Prior approval was granted for the erection of an agriculturalbuilding in 2009 and the building is currently under construction. Furthermore, a separateapplication for the erection of a building for the farrowing of pigs has recently been submitted andis included in this agenda, 3PL/2010/0566/F. The holding is to be put onto mains water supplywithin the next 6 weeks at a cost of £600. To date the applicant has invested approx £16,000 infencing, poultry sheds, pig arcs and machinery. This does not include the stock currently on thesite. It is considered that this criteria has been satisfied.* The second criteria requires a functional need to be satisfied. There are currently 19 sows onsite which are due to farrow and produce 140 piglets. The sows will produce a further litter inJanuary 2011. It is intended to increase the number of sows to 50 over the next 3 years. 24 hourcare of the sows and piglets is considered essential during farrowing when night checks arerequired.The applicant raises free range poultry from day old chick up to the point of lay (17 weeks old)when they are sold to poultry producers. The applicant currently produces 450 pullets a month.It is intended that over 3 years this will be increased to 1,000 pullets per month. The applicantalso raises pheasants from young chicks and also produces 750 cob chickens for Christmas fromday old chicks. The older poultry are at risk from foxes and dogs during the night. The chicksare particularly vulnerable up until 5 weeks of age and need to be checked throughout the night.They are kept under heat and light. Recently a lamp failed during the night causing the chicks topanic, resulting in the loss of 400 chicks; a financial loss of £1,248. To ensure the welfare of thestock the applicant visits the site 3 times a night for approximately an hour at a time to inspect thebuildings and equipment and monitor the state of the livestock. It is considered the applicant hasdemonstrated that there is a functional need for accommodation on the site to monitor the welfareof the livestock.* The third criteria requires evidence that the proposed business has been planned on a soundfinancial basis. The application is supported by a business plan which indicates the currentstocking levels and illustrates how the business will continue to develop to be fully establishedand reach full production levels. The details indicate that in three years the business will be fullyestablished. The applicant has indicated that the business is currently trading in profit and at theend of three years there will be sufficient profit for an agricultural dwelling. It is consideredsufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the business has been planned ona sound financial basis.* The fourth criteria requires the applicant to demonstrate that the functional need could not befulfilled by another unit on the holding or any other existing dwelling which is suitable andavailable. There are no existing dwellings on the holding. There is a need for close supervisionof the livestock and a need for constant on-site presence has been demonstrated foraccommodation to be within sight and sound of the livestock. The agent has demonstrated thatDC131_new69

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010there are no suitable dwellings available in the area.* The fifth criteria refers to other planning criteria such as siting and access. The mobile home iswell screened from Back Lane and Church Lane by exiting hedging. The proposal would notresult in a visual intrusion in the countryside.* The representations made relate mainly to the use of the land and the proposed pig buildingand not directly to the proposal for accommodation* It is considered that the proposal has satisfied all the relevant criteria set out in PPS7 in respectof the siting of temporary accommodation in support of an agricultural enterprise and theproposal is recommended for approval for a temporary period of 3 years.RECOMMENDATIONPlanning PermissionCONDITIONS304830263500399840003996In accordance with submitted AMENDMENTSTemporary Building - 5 yearAgricultural Workers dwellingNOTE: Reasons for ApprovalVariation of approved plansNote - Discharge of ConditionsDC131_new70

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:73PL/2010/0566/FRECOMMENDATION : APPROVALLOCATION:STANFIELDWagtail FarmBack LaneAPPN TYPE:POLICY:ALLOCATION:FullOut Settlemnt BndryNo AllocationAPPLICANT:Mr G Middleton5 Burghwood Close Back LaneCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:Acorus Rural Property ServicesOld Market Office 10 Risbygate StreetLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Proposed piggery buildingKEY ISSUES1. Visual impact on the character and appearance of the countryside2. Impact on neighbouring amenity3. Highway issuesDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe proposal seeks full planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building toaccommodate livestock. The building is 15m long and 3m deep with a ridge height of 2.18m andeaves height of 1.74m. The walls are to be constructed in blockwork with a tin roof. The buildingis divided into 6 internal pens. Each pen has an external stable style door. The building isrequired mainly for the farrowing of sows and the initial rearing of the young piglets until they canbe raised outside.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site is located in a rural location outside any Settlement Boundary. The site is a relativelynew enterprise, rearing both pigs and poultry, located to the north of Church Street, Stanfield.Access is via an unsurfaced track off Back Lane.RELEVANT SITE HISTORYA separate application has been submitted for a temporary mobile home to supervise theagricultural enterprise and is included in this agenda, reference 3PL/2010/0565/F.Prior approval was granted in 2009 for an agricultural storage building under reference3AG/2009/0022/AG.DC131_new71

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:PPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas.DC1: Protection of AmenityCONSULTATIONSSTANFIELD P CNO REPLY AS AT 16TH JULY, 2010ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER - No objection subject to conditions regarding fouldrainage. The liquid run from the building shall be to a sealed cesspool and there should be nostorage of solid manure on the site.ENVIRONMENT AGENCY - No objection subject to a condition requiring the submission of ascheme to contain any contaminated drainage or wash water.REPRESENTATIONSRepresentations have been received raising the following issues:Increase in traffic - feed lorries; slurry and waste entering watercourse; no details re foul watertreatment; number of pigs not specified; impact on village - noise, smell, flies; non planningissues regarding legality of water supply and lack of agricultural holding numberDC131_new72

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is referred to Development Control Committee at the request of the WardRepresentative.* Planning Policy Statement 7 recognises the importance of agriculture and that developmentproposals should be supported where these enable farmers to become more sustainable andenvironmentally friendly, adapt to changing markets and diversify into new agriculturalopportunities. It is considered that the proposal meets these objectives and is in accordance withnational policy.* There are currently 19 sows on the site which are due to farrow in the next few weeks andexpected to produce approx 140 piglets. The applicant plans to increase the pig enterprise to 50breeding sows with all the progeny being finished on the holding in a free range system up to theage of 5-6 months. The sows will produce more piglets in January 2011.* The building is modest, consisting of 6 pens. It is intended to be used for the farrowing of thepigs and the initial rearing of the piglets until they are able to be raised outside. It is not of a sizeor design which would be suitable for intensive pig farming nor is it the intention of the applicantto use it as such.* The building is particularly essential in the winter months. The applicant indicated that 12 of 19piglets produced in February 2009 died due to the lack of facilities and the cold weather. Theremaining piglets were of poorer quality. The applicant has indicated that the lack of a buildingcost him £492 and is anxious this does not occur again.* The building would be positioned approximately 200m away from the nearest dwellings. TheEnvironment Health Officer has raised no objection to the proposal subject to conditionsrestricting the storage of solid manure on the site and the liquid foul drainage.* The applicant has demonstrated that there is a need for such a building on the site for thewelfare of the sows and piglets during farrowing. The principle of a modest agricultural buildingon the site is considered acceptable. It is a low building which will have no impact on the visualcharacter and amenity of the area. There is an established hedge along the southern boundarybetween the site and Stanfield.* In terms of impact on the amenity of the adjacent residents in respect of noise and odour,regard must be given to use of land which can take place without the benefit of planningpermission. The enterprise is a free range business. Permission is not required to breed pigs onthe land. The pig arcs do not require permission. It is considered that the proposal would notsignificantly increase noise or odour emissions from the site.* Feed lorries currently visit the site. This would not increase as a result of the proposal.* In conclusion, the proposal is considered acceptable and in accordance with policy and isrecommended for approvalRECOMMENDATIONPlanning PermissionCONDITIONSDC131_new73

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-20103007392039203998400039963048Full Permission Time Limit (3 years)EA condition/drainage/wash water/cesspoolFoul waste conditionNOTE: Reasons for ApprovalVariation of approved plansNote - Discharge of ConditionsIn accordance with submitted AMENDMENTSDC131_new74

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:83PL/2010/0606/FRECOMMENDATION : APPROVALLOCATION:OLD BUCKENHAMScales FarmAPPN TYPE:POLICY:FullOut Settlemnt BndryALLOCATION:No AllocationAPPLICANT:J A Askew and PartnersScales Farm Old BuckenhamCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:Mr P CowenCowen Consulting Ltd ChiaraLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Amendment to design & internal layout for application 3PL/2008/0370/F(material minor amendment)KEY ISSUESImpact upon the character and appearance of the barns and immediate locality.DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe application seeks permission for a material minor amendment to an approved scheme for theconversion of a redundant agricultural building into a residential dwelling including extensions(3PL/2008/0370/F). The amended scheme involves cosmetic changes to the externalappearance and layout of the approved residential unit.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site consists of a number of farm buildings of varying construction which form part of a widerfarm complex. To the east of the site is a detached two storey dwelling within the ownership ofthe applicant and to the south is the Hargham Road carriageway which provides vehicular accessto the site.DC131_new75

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010RELEVANT SITE HISTORY3PL/2008/0370/F - Change of use from redundant farm building to a residential dwelling with newcar port - Approved3PL/2006/0173 - Change of use of farm buildings to B8 storage buildings area - Approved3PL/2005/1297 - As above - Withdrawn3PL/1989/1119 - Reserved Matters - Erection of house and garage - Approved3PL/1988/1300 - Outline application - Detached dwelling house for occupation by agriculturalemployee - Approved3PL/1988/0017 - As above - WithdrawnPOLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:PPS1: Delivering Sustainable DevelopmentPPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural AreasPPS9: Biodiversity and Geological ConservationDC1: Protection of amenityDC16: DesignDC20: Conversion of Buildings in the CountrysideCONSULTATIONSOLD BUCKENHAM P CNo ObjectionREPRESENTATIONSNone received.DC131_new76

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is reported to the Development Control Committee as the applicant is a WardMember.* PPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas paragraph 17 sets out criteria applicable to there-use of buildings in the countryside and these are re-iterated in adopted Core Strategy PolicyDC20. A scheme has already been approved which was considered to comply with the relevantpolicies at the time, and the relevant criterion have not changed significantly since that decisionwas reached. For this reason the principle of development continues to be acceptable.* In terms of the amendments proposed, the changes to the external appearance of the unitcreate a more contemporary approach which has adequate regard for the rural building and atthe same time fits in satisfactorily with the immediate rural locality.* In terms of amenity, the revised scheme would cause no additional harm to the neighbouringfarmhouse and has an acceptable relationship with the neighbouring farm buildings.* It is considered appropriate to re-impose those conditions attached to 3PL/2008/0370/F.* In conclusion, it is considered that the proposal meets the requirements of the relevant planningpolicies and, as such, is recommended for approval.RECOMMENDATIONPlanning PermissionCONDITIONS392030463920392037403920310633003302340239984000Start date no later than 22-10-2011In accordance with submitted plansContamination desk studySubmit scheme if contamination foundAccess/parking/turning to be laid outRestriction on occupancy of remaining bldgs on siteExternal materials and samples to be approvedNo P.D. for fences, walls etcNo P.D. for extensions, roof alterations, porchesBoundary screening to be agreedNOTE: Reasons for ApprovalVariation of approved plansDC131_new77

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:93PL/2010/0621/FRECOMMENDATION : REFUSALLOCATION:STOW BEDON/BRECKLESCrows FarmBreckles HeathAPPN TYPE:POLICY:ALLOCATION:FullOut Settlemnt BndryNo AllocationAPPLICANT:Mr R ChilderhouseLaneside Crows FarmCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:Landmark Associates14 Oakfield Road Long StrattonLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Change of use of land for the temporary stationing of an agricultural workerscaravanKEY ISSUES1. Functional need2. Impact on countrysideDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe proposal seeks the change of use of land for the temporary standing of an agriculturalworkers caravan.There are two existing dwellings on the agricultural holding which are currently occupied by 4generations of the family. The agricultural bungalow is occupied by the applicant, his brother andhis parents. The farmhouse is occupied by grandparents of the applicant.The applicant is soon to be married and seeks temporary consent for a caravan for three yearsuntil one of the units of permanent accommodation on the holding will be available to them.The applicant is a key worker on the holding.The caravan is a 3 bed park home 13.7m by 6m.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site lies in an isolated location approximately 1 mile to the west of the A1075 at Stow Bedon.Access is via an unsurfaced track. There are two dwellings on the holding: a farm house and anagricultural workers dwelling and a complex of farm buildings. The caravan would be sitedadjacent the existing farmhouse within the garden.RELEVANT SITE HISTORYPlanning application 3PL/2009/1158 for a temporary caravan was withdrawn.DC131_new78

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:CP14: Sustainable Rural CommunitiesPPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural AreasCONSULTATIONSSTOW BEDON & BRECKLES P CNO REPLY AS AT 16TH JULY, 2010REPRESENTATIONSNoneASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is referred to Development Control Committee at the request of the WardRepresentative.* PPS7 identifies that isolated houses in the countryside away from existing settlements requirespecial justification. Where the special justification relates to an essential agricultural worker tolive at their place of work, applications should satisfy the criteria set out in Annex A in respect ofthe functional and financial tests. Paragraph 12 of that Annex sets out the criteria in relation totemporary dwellings.* The application is supported by a report which sets out the farming activities of the enterpriseand the key involvement of the applicant. It is clear that there is a functional need for anagricultural worker, who is responsible for the welfare of the duck enterprise, to live on site. Theapplicant's brother and father also live and work on the holding and are mainly involved in thearable side of the farming operation.* The main issue is whether the identified functional need for accommodation could be fulfilled bythe existing units of accommodation on the site. It is considered that the two existing units ofaccommodation on the site are sufficient to satisfy the functional need identified in the report.* The policy also makes it clear that it is the needs of the enterprise concerned that should beconsidered and not the personal preferences or circumstances of the individual involved.* The proposal relates well to the adjacent dwellings and farm buildings and would not have animpact on the rural character of the area.* It is considered that the personal circumstances of the applicant are insufficient to justifyoverriding the policy objections to the proposal.RECOMMENDATIONRefusal of Planning PermissionREASON(S) FOR REFUSALDC131_new79

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-201099009310Lack of functional needDespite personal circumstancesDC131_new80

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:103PL/2010/0670/FRECOMMENDATION : REFUSALLOCATION:APPLICANT:GARVESTONELand adjoining Lingwell HouseThe LingsReymerstonHardingham Farms LtdHardingham Hall HardinghamAPPN TYPE:POLICY:ALLOCATION:CONS AREA:TPO:FullOut Settlemnt BndryNo AllocationNNAGENT:Mr A Irvine52 Merton Road NorwichLB GRADE:NPROPOSAL:Erection of dwelling & double garageKEY ISSUES1. Justification for location outside of any Settlement Boundary2. Impact upon the character and appearance of the locality3. Neighbour amenity4. Highway safetyDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe proposal seeks full planning permission for the erection of a 5 bedroom dwelling and doublegarage. The dwelling is traditional in character and uses red brick and clay pantiles with a cobbleplinth and projecting front gable.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site is former agricultural land in a rural location outside any Settlement Boundary. It islocated to the south of the B1135, Dereham to Wymondham Road, within a loose cluster ofdwellings known as The Lings, approximately 2 km to the south east of Garvestone village. Thereare dwellings to the east and west of the site. The site is laid to grass and is bounded by existinghedging. To the south is arable land.RELEVANT SITE HISTORYNo relevant site historyDC131_new81

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:PPS1: Sustainable DevelopmentPPS3: HousingPPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural AreasCP14: Sustainable Rural CommunitiesCP2: Principles of new HousingCP11: Open SpaceDC1: Protection of amenityDC16: DesignCONSULTATIONSGARVESTONE P CNO REPLY AS AT 16TH JULY, 2010HIGHWAY AUTHORITY - Recommends refusal. The site is in an unsustainable location intransport terms and is unlikely to encourage access via alternative modes of transport or reducethe use of the private car. The development is contrary to the principles of PPS1 and local policy4 of the Local Transport Plan for Norfolk 2006-2011.CONTAMINATED LAND OFFICER - No objectionREPRESENTATIONSA letter of support has been received requesting a boundary fence to secure privacyDC131_new82

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is referred to the Development Control Committee at the request of the WardRepresentative.* The site is located outside of any defined Settlement Boundary and, as such, there is a generalpresumption against residential development in the countryside unless special justification exists.* In support of the application the agent suggests that there is demand for dwellings in this areaand the site is an obvious in-fill plot. Furthermore, he recognises that the Council do not have a 5year deliverable housing supply and therefore, suggests that the development meets the criteriaof PPS3 which requires a site to be deliverable by virtue of it being available, suitable andachievable.* In terms of the requirements of PPS3, it is considered that this proposal is not suitable by virtueof its isolated location away from public services and facilities. Furthermore, the creation of asingle plot would not make a significant contribution towards achieving the Council's target for afive-year housing supply.* In terms of highway safety the Highway Authority have not raised an objection in terms ofhighway safety however they have raised concerns regarding the unsustainable location and theneed to reduce the reliance on private cars* In terms of the impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the locality, thedesign of the dwelling and the proposed external materials reflect a traditional rural style. Thescale, height and mass of the dwelling is also satisfactory, however it is considered the proposalwould result in the consolidation of the loose-knit nature of development to the detriment of therural character and nature of the area.* In terms of neighbour amenity, the separation distances to the neighbouring properties wouldsafeguard light and outlook.* In conclusion, it is considered that there is insufficient justification for a new dwelling outside ofthe Settlement Boundary in this instance. The site is in an unsustainable location. Therefore, theapplication is recommended for refusal.RECOMMENDATIONRefusal of Planning PermissionREASON(S) FOR REFUSAL9900990091409455DC2: Principles of New HousingCP14: Sustainable Rural CommunitiesFurther consolidation of sporadic developmentUnsustainable locationDC131_new83

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:113PL/2010/0700/ORECOMMENDATION : REFUSALLOCATION:SPARHAMWell LaneAPPN TYPE:POLICY:OutlineOut Settlemnt BndryALLOCATION:No AllocationAPPLICANT:Mr D SayerChurch Farm House Well LaneCONS AREA:TPO:NNAGENT:PROPOSAL:LB GRADE:Mr S WestawaySimon Westaway Associates 46 Connaught RoadErection of three dwellings & access driveNKEY ISSUES1. Justification for location outside of any Settlement Boundary2. Impact upon the character and appearance of the locality3. Neighbour amenity4. Highway safetyDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe proposal seeks outline planning permission for the erection of 3 detached dwellings. Allmatters are reserved.SITE AND LOCATIONThe site is located outside the Settlement Boundary, to the east of Well Close, a small estate of12 houses. It is an area of rough grassland separating the residential estate and the garden tothe applicant's dwelling.RELEVANT SITE HISTORYNo relevant site historyDC131_new84

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:PPS1: Sustainable DevelopmentPPS3: HousingPPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural AreasCP14: Sustainable Rural CommunitiesCP2: Principles of new HousingCP11: Open SpaceDC1: Protection of amenityCONSULTATIONSSPARHAM P CNO REPLY AS AT 16TH JULY, 2010PLANNING POLICY OFFICER - Objection - outside Sparham Settlement BoundaryHIGHWAY AUTHORITY - Views will be reported verballyTREE & COUNTRYSIDE OFFICER - No objectionREPRESENTATIONSNoneDC131_new85

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is referred to the Development Control Committee at the request of the WardRepresentative.* The site is located outside of any defined Settlement Boundary and, as such, there is a generalpresumption against residential development in the countryside unless special justification exists.* The site was considered an "unreasonable site" within the "Site Specific Policies and Proposals2008 consultation". Unreasonable sites are those which conflict with higher order policycontained within National and Regional Planning Policy which seeks to strictly control newdevelopment in the countryside and smaller villages.* The Local Authority is consulting on rural settlement changes through the "Site Specific Policiesand Proposals Development Plan Document" where regard is had to CP14. Consistent with theprinciples of CP14, the approach for Sparham's Settlement Boundary is for it to remain as thestatus quo - no alterations or changes.* In support of the application, the agent recognises that the Council do not have a 5 yeardeliverable housing supply and, therefore, suggests that the development meets the criteria ofPPS3 which requires a site to be deliverable by virtue of it being available, suitable andachievable.* In terms of the requirements of PPS3, it is considered that this proposal is not suitable by virtueof its isolated location away from public services and facilities. Furthermore, the creation of threeplots would not make a significant contribution towards achieving the Council's target for a fiveyearhousing supply.* The agent has also indicated that one of the houses would be to accommodate the applicant'sson who is a key worker on the adjacent family farm. No specific details in respect of thefunctional and financial test required by PPS7 have been submitted. The second house would beoccupied by the applicant's daughter who currently lives in unsuitable rented accommodation inthe village. The third plot would be sold to finance the other plots.* In terms of the impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the locality, it isconsidered the proposal would result in the consolidation of the loose-knit nature of developmentto the detriment of the rural character and nature of the area.* In terms of neighbour amenity, the separation distances to the neighbouring properties wouldsafeguard light and outlook.* The views of the Highway Authority will be reported verbally.* In conclusion, it is considered that there is insufficient justification for development outside ofthe Settlement Boundary in this instance. The site is within an unsustainable location. Therefore,the application is recommended for refusal.RECOMMENDATIONRefusal of Outline Planning PermissionREASON(S) FOR REFUSAL9900990091409455DC2: Principles of New HousingCP14: Sustainable Rural CommunitiesFurther consolidation of sporadic developmentUnsustainable locationDC131_new86

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010ITEMREF NO:123PL/2010/0707/LBRECOMMENDATION : APPROVALLOCATION:SWAFFHAM15a Market PlaceAPPN TYPE:POLICY:Listed Build ConsentIn Settlemnt BndryALLOCATION:Primary Comm. AreaAPPLICANT:Fairways PartnershipNew Century House ManchesterCONS AREA:TPO:YNAGENT:Pass ConsultantsSuites Kingswood HouseLB GRADE:Grade IIPROPOSAL:Internal & external alterationsKEY ISSUESImpact of the proposals on the architectural and historic interest of the Listed BuildingDESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe application relates to Listed Building Consent for alterations to the ground floor of an existingshop to provide a reception area, arranging room, viewing room, tea room, toilet and holding roomin connection with a funeral directors business.External alterations include removal of a canopy blind, replacement of doors and repairs andredecorating of exterior. A short metal ramp is to be provided to the rear door and a ventilationgrille is shown in the rear wall to serve ductwork in the building.Internal alterations relate mainly to removal of elements such as pipework etc., repairs and theprovision of new studwork partitions and ramp between varying floor levels and provision of anextract duct through the building to the external grille.SITE AND LOCATION15 Market Place, Swaffham is a narrow but relatively long building, with a more recent two storeyextension to the rear, set back from the Market Place and linked to the Market Cross Restaurantand adjacent to The Assembly Rooms. A narrow passageway runs between the premises andthe Assembly Rooms. The frontage is open with a large pedestrianised area between the shopand restaurant and the adjacent parking area. The buildings back onto an area used for parkingand servicing, known as The Shambles.The property is a Grade 2 Listed Building lying within the Conservation Area and part of the mainshopping area of Swaffham. It was previously used as a shop.DC131_new87

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010RELEVANT SITE HISTORY3PL/2002/1590 - Two storey extension - Approved - 9/12/023PL/2004/0127 - Change of use from A1 to A2 (estate agents) - Refused - 7/4/043PL/2004/1421 - Change colour of fascia. Recover existing canopy - Listed Building Consent -27/10/043PL/2004/1535 - Replace shop window and door and replace window of flat - Listed BuildingConsent - 22/10/04POLICY CONSIDERATIONSThe following National Planning Guidance and/or Saved Policies of the Breckland Local Plan andthose of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document havebeen taken into consideration in the determination of this application:PPG5: Planning for the Historic EnvironmentDC17: Historic EnvironmentCONSULTATIONSSWAFFHAM TOWN COUNCILObjection:-Swaffham Town Council object to this application whilst acknowledging that technically underListed Building Consent objections to the above application on the grounds of planning or changeof use cannot be entertained.However the Council are of the opinion to support the substantial local opposition to the use ofthe premises as a Funeral Directors/Chapel of Rest on the grounds of the negative impact onadjacent local businesses. The total impracticality of using ot attempting to use the Shambles asa means of access for hearses into a congested service area and existing blind onto a main busroute.We would therefore urge the Development Control Committee to consider this applicationaccordingly taking into account the views of Swaffham Town Council and the SwaffhamCommunity at large.Secondly we would respectfully argue that the above mentioned objections, and in particular withreference to the access problems at the rear of the building, do in fact warrant and constitute thebasis of a planning objection in a Conservation Area. The Council strongly recommend thatplanning consent should have been applied for and refused.HISTORIC BUILDINGS OFFICER - Requests further information and amendments relating towall and flooring systems, coverings and redecoration.ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER - No objections. Comment in relation to any refrigerationor air conditioning plant which may impact on amenity of nearby occupants.DC131_new88

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010REPRESENTATIONSA large number of letters of objection have been received. The issues raised relate to the use ofthe premises as a funeral directors and the impact of the use on the general public in this areaand those using the adjacent Market Cross Restaurant. Concerns also relate to the difficulties ofaccess to the building for hearses and the possibility of bodies being brought into the front of thebuilding from the Market Place, causing distress to the general public.ASSESSMENT NOTES* The application is referred to Development Control Committee at the request of the WardRepresentative.* The application relates to Listed Building Consent only. It does not relate to a change of use.The existing use as a shop falls within Use Class A1 of the Use Classes Order. A funeraldirectors also falls within that Use Class. As such, no application for change of use is required.* The alterations to the building are relatively minor with the main part of the scheme being theprovision of partition walls to the ground floor of the building to provide a reception, arrangingroom, store, viewing room, tea room, toilet and holding room. Apart from replacement doors, theprovision of a metal ramp to the rear, repairs and redecoration, external changes are minimal.* Whilst the application refers to proposals for signage, this would be the subject of a furtherapplication and does not form part of this scheme.* The application has provoked a large amount of letters of objection from local residents andvisitors to Swaffham generally and, in particular, customers of the adjacent restaurant, in respectof the use as a funeral directors. They feel the site is not appropriate to such a use and thedifficult access to the rear has raised concerns that coffins or bodies would be brought in throughthe front entrance, in view of passers by and customers of the adjacent restaurant. Concernsalso relate to health issues if bodies were treated and stored at the premises prior to burial.* Plans showing the layout of the building do not indicate that any preparation of bodies will becarried out on site and no chilled storage area is shown to allow bodies to be kept prior to anyfuneral. Further information regarding how the business will operate has confirmed that bodieswill not be treated at this site; such facilities are available elsewhere, bodies will only be on site forshort periods when arrangements are made for relatives to view the deceased on the premises;they will not be stored on the site. The agent has indicated that coffins will be taken into thepremises via the rear service door. Notwithstanding this information which has been supplied inresponse to the concerns raised, the issues cannot be considered as part of the assessment ofthis proposal.* The Environmental Health Officer has no objections to the proposal but states that if bodieswere to be stored on site, some form of refrigeration or air conditioning is likely to be required anddetails would be required to avoid impact on the amenity of nearby occupants. The provision ofsuch equipment is not included in this application.* Subject to amendments to the proposal in respect of methods of redecoration, wall and flooringsystems and coverings, the proposal is not considered likely to impact on the architectural orhistoric interest of the Listed Building and is recommended for approval.RECOMMENDATIONListed Building ConsentDC131_new89

BRECKLAND COUNCIL - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE - 02-08-2010CONDITIONS300930483994399840003996Listed Building Consent - Time Limit (3 years)In accordance with submitted AMENDMENTSNOTES: Further consent reqd for other equipmentReasons for ApprovalVariation of approved plansNote - Discharge of ConditionsDC131_new90

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Agenda Item 14Date of List - 20 JUL 2010DOC - COMPLETE3DC/2010/0061/DOCMrs LindenbrookCASTONWoodland FarmRayners FalgateDischarge of conditions 3and 8 on pp 3PL/2008/10553DC/2010/0071/DOCMr & Mrs HowellSWAFFHAMFormer Gas WorksShouldham Lane/Lynn RoadDischarge of condition 8on pp 3PL/2005/1535/FDOC-Discharge FULL3DC/2010/0007/DOCBarefoot & GillesASHILLThe GreenDischarge of conditions 3, 4,7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17 on pp 3PL/2008/1690- residential development3DC/2010/0026/DOCBanham Poultry LtdATTLEBOROUGHBanham Poultry LtdStation RoadDischarge of conditions 3, 5,6 and 7 on pp 3PL/2005/0972Permission3PL/2010/0203/FMr M A RoufTHETFORD19a White Hart Street13.5m galvanised railings onedge of existing flat roof3PL/2010/0272/FMr A DoddLITTLE CRESSINGHAMFlexo HouseThrexton Road IndustrialEstateSolvent recovery system forenvironmental use(part retrospective)3PL/2010/0286/FMr & Mrs D StoneSWAFFHAMStoneycroft HouseSporle RoadConversion of existing garageinto annexe & erection ofnew double garageDC13591

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0333/AAnnington Homes LtdWATTON1 Dowding RoadFive freestanding signs &three flag poles3PL/2010/0372/FMrs C BeresfordICKBURGH57 Ashburton RoadSingle storey extension &conservatory to rear,convertgarage to kitchen, porch tofront & new chimney3PL/2010/0366/FMr & Mrs KovachevATTLEBOROUGH2 Woodside CloseInstallation of air sourceheat pump enclosed in awooden cabinetRetrospective3PL/2010/0342/FEaglehawk Properties LtdYAXHAMYaxham MillNorwich RoadFour holiday cottages3PL/2010/0324/FMr Kevin VincentHARLINGAmbergateMarket StreetGround/first floor extensionto existing dwelling toenlarge accomodation3PL/2010/0377/FMr & Mrs Van-BokkemSTANFORD3 The MountLynford RoadReplacement of existingkennels and cattery3PL/2010/0411/FMr EarpHARLING21 The BailiwickReplacement single storeyside extension & demolitionof rear conservatory3PL/2010/0402/FBawdeswell Village Hall CommBAWDESWELLBawdeswell Village HallRecreation GroundTemporary portable buildingto be used as meeting room,changing rooms and storage92DC135

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0401/FMr E W WrightATTLEBOROUGHWestleighLondon RoadErection of garage & formationof new access onto London Road(amended scheme)3PL/2010/0397/FMrs BurrowsSPORLECambridge CottageLove LaneHorse menage forprivate use (20m x 40m)including perimeter fencing &gateway3PL/2010/0394/FCobb (Europe) LtdBAWDESWELLCobb Breeding Co LtdElsing LaneProposed extension to hatcherybuilding for the storage ofequipment related to thehatchery3PL/2010/0393/FMr G Tugwell & Miss WebsterDEREHAM7 Highfield RoadSingle storey rear and sideextensions3PL/2010/0392/FMrs Caroline StazakerKENNINGHALLMiles CottageBanham RoadSide extension to existingcottage. Gable roof added toexisting extension3PL/2010/0383/FDr R BakerBEACHAMWELLThe Old RectoryLangwade GreenTwo storey extension to mainhouse & single storey garage/carport extension3PL/2010/0378/FThe Incumbent & PCC of St Cu THETFORDSt Cuthbert Parish ChurchKing Street/Well StreetProposed alterations to 20thCentury extension3PL/2010/0447/FMr & Mrs CoxTHETFORD1 Admirals WayProposed rear conservatoryDC13593

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0446/FTHPD Properties LtdYAXHAMYaxham Waters HolidayParkDereham RoadRealignment of internal roads3PL/2010/0445/FMrs M Archer & Mr R ParisSTOW BEDON/BRECKLESThe CottageMere RoadSingle storey side &rear extensions, first floorextension & convert part ofgarage to office/utility room3PL/2010/0443/FMr C GreenHARLINGEvergreen Boarding KennelsWaterways FarmErection of seven dog kennels,six cat pens & two isolationunits, single storey3PL/2010/0442/FMr T CorbleBLO' NORTONBlo Norton House FarmThe StreetErection of 'permastore'dirty water storage tank3PL/2010/0440/FMr & Mrs MatsellDEREHAM10B Theatre StreetRaising main roof height toincorporate loft conversion &rear ground & first floorextensions3PL/2010/0439/FMr & Mrs B GuardQUIDENHAMThe Old StablesBanham RoadExtension to form studioand carport3PL/2010/0438/FMr L HuntLYNG12 Pightle WayExtension to rear of propertyto provide additional livingspace/kitchen dining area3PL/2010/0437/FMr P PawleyCRANWORTHBramblesLetton GreenErection of first floorextension above extg studyextension of flat roof dormerDC13594

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0476/FSilbury Developments LtdWEASENHAM ST.PETERUp HouseDemolition of existing singlestorey side wing, erectionof two storey side and rearextensions3PL/2010/0475/FFriends of Thetford Dads Army THETFORDLand of North ofAnchor HotelErection of seated statue ofCapt Mainwaring & pathwayon existing amenity land3PL/2010/0473/FLGL Developments LtdTHETFORDSite on Brunel WayVariation of condition 2 onpp 3PL/2005/1593/F -commercial building to besmaller3PL/2010/0472/AClayland Estates LtdWATTONClayland House1 Norwich RoadNew sign showing Companyname outside office3PL/2010/0471/FMr A CookDEREHAMHillsideSwaffham RoadNew vehicular access3PL/2010/0467/DFleur Developments LtdCOLKIRKMeadow ViewMeadow View DriveResidential development of4 no houses and garages3PL/2010/0464/FMr Henry Isotta-DayCARBROOKEWillow CottageBroadmoor RoadSingle storey and two storeyextensions to house3PL/2010/0463/FMr & Mrs T BunceSAHAM TONEY9 Neville CloseConstruction of a small singlestorey rear extension and theaddition of a conservatoryDC13595

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0460/FMr D TaylorOLD BUCKENHAMPhoenix House21 Fen StreetConstruction of single roomextension at rear3MA/2009/0011/MAMr B ShawSOUTH LOPHAMHall Farm BarnsPlots 1-7Reduction in size to units5 & 6 with minor window& internal alts - amendment topp 3PL/2008/1520/F3PL/2010/0513/FMr R SmithBEESTONMulberry HouseHerne LaneExtension to dwelling3PL/2010/0511/FMr & Mrs P JulnesWATTONBeechcroftChurch RoadDemolition of existingoutbuilding and erection ofgarage3PL/2010/0510/FMr G DarkenSWANTON MORLEY3 Bedingfield RoadImprovement to front mainentrance and garage withcovered walkway3PL/2010/0509/FMr & Mrs DiegnanATTLEBOROUGH20 Blenheim DriveErection of conservatory torear of property3PL/2010/0508/FMr A GaskinSWANTON MORLEY25 Thompson CloseRemove existing single storeyconservatory construct twostorey flat roof extension3PL/2010/0504/FMr & Mrs AdamsWRETHAMManor BarnChurch RoadRemove external stairs leadingto first floor & installJuliet balcony, replace doorat top with french doorsDC13596

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0494/AThe Crown EstateTHETFORDThetford Enterprise ParkMundford RoadRelocation of site marketingboard 50m northeast ofapproved position(3PL/2009/0577)3PL/2010/0492/FMr B Macann & Miss H Parker BEETLEYThe OaklandsHalfpenny LaneProposed vehicular access3NM/2010/0052/NMAFinefare DevelopmentsTHETFORD20 Castle StreetAmendment to pp 3PL/2008/113- Internal alterations,relocate residential entrance3NM/2010/0049/NMAMr J LoaneWEASENHAM ALL SAINTSGrooms CottageRougham EndAmendment to 3PL/2008/1561/F(Remove dutch gables & rebuildforming tiled verge & Revisestyle of timber windows)3NM/2010/0048/NMAMrs Alison HainesKENNINGHALLThe PoplarsQuidenham RoadAmendment to 3PL/2007/0573/FAdd 300mm windows at the topof existing french doors inrear 1st floor extension3TL/2010/0024/TLGalana LimitedDIDLINGTONFormer NurseryExtension of time limit onpp 3PL/2007/0663(Replacement dwelling)3TL/2010/0015/TLMr A HuntFOXLEYThe Natterjack P.HChapel RoadExtension of time limit on pp3PL/2007/0547/O - Demolitionof P.H & redevelopment of sitefor residential purposes3PL/2010/0530/LBMr J Boitel-GillBANHAMGrammar School CottageGrammar School YardProposed door in lieu ofexisting windowDC13597

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0524/LUMr & Mrs J WhitlamTHOMPSONChurch Lane FarmChurch LaneErection of single storeyancillary building in garden3PL/2010/0501/CAT R Scott PropertiesWATTON7 High StreetDemolition of derelictoutbuildings to the southeast corner of the bull site3PL/2010/0500/LBT R Scott PropertiesWATTONThe Bull7 High StreetDemolition of dilapidatedoutbuildings to rear southeast corner of The Bull3PL/2010/0454/CUMr & Mrs A DaveyGARBOLDISHAMSteeple Cottage96 Water LaneChange of use fromresidential annex (grannyflat) to holiday letting unit3PL/2010/0422/LBMr B ScottBRIDGHAMFlint FarmRepair & replacement ofwindows & minor internalalterations3PL/2010/0352/LBMr J OlpinOLD BUCKENHAMTower LodgeBanham RoadReplacement of cladding totower roof from cedar shinglesto slate3PL/2010/0348/CUMr RaczynskiTHETFORD10 St Helens WayChange of use to garage3PL/2010/0202/LBMr M A RoufTHETFORD19a White Hart Street13.5m galvanised railings onedge of existing flat roofDC13598

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0134/EUMrs J NortonNARBOROUGHGlebe BungalowSwaffham RoadStanding of sectional buildingoccupied as a permanentresidence - certificate oflawfulness3PL/2010/0133/EUMrs J NortonNARBOROUGHNorton Express TransportLtdSwaffham RoadC/U of land from pig farm toB1/B8 & erection ofbuildings & storage unitscertificate of lawfulness3PL/2010/0491/FMr S SealsSPORLE11 Palgrave Hall CottagesTwo storey side extension& single storey rearextension3PL/2010/0489/FMr & Mrs M ShowellLONGHAMLongham CottageChapel RoadDemolition of existing lean-to& erection of two storey &conservatory extensions3PL/2010/0487/FMr B SmithBINTREE2 Mill RoadSingle storey frontextension3PL/2010/0486/FMr Gareth BrownBANHAM14 Crown StreetRebuild barn destroyed byfire, built off survivingfootings for garage/workshop &office/storage above3PL/2010/0484/FMr Ian GrayTHETFORD3 Haling WayConservatory to southelevation (front) ofproperty3PL/2010/0483/FS MartinTHETFORD56 RedgateConservatory to the rear ofpropertyDC13599

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0481/FMr & Mrs C & R UpstoneTHETFORD22 MonksgateErect single storey extensionsto front and rear, erectpitched roof over garage &room to side, remove chimney3PL/2010/0479/FMr J NewtonWHISSONSETT2 London StreetConvert garage to lounge/playroom & create first floorbedroom above3PL/2010/0459/FMr A BeekenKENNINGHALLThe CottageBanham RoadRemoval of flat roof structureon north elevation and replacewith slightly larger extension3PL/2010/0457/FMr G Gore-RoweWEASENHAM ALL SAINTSThe Old Reading RoomSchool RoadReplacement of double garagewith new building to be usedas study/personaloffice/carport retrospective3PL/2010/0456/FMr G & Mrs S SmithSCARNING60 Allwood AvenueProposed extensions3PL/2010/0455/FMr David BrakesSTANFIELDHigh Green HouseWhissonsett RoadProposed conservatory andgarage/cart shed3PL/2010/0453/FMr Rix & Miss DavisBEACHAMWELLMalthouse FarmConstruction of 60 x 20mriding arena with surroundingtimber fence for private useonly3PL/2010/0452/FNorfolk Storage Equipment Ltd ATTLEBOROUGH15 Maurice Gaymer RoadErection of new securityfence & gates100DC135

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0450/FMr M BeardHOCKHAMWest FarmVicarage RoadErection of straw barn3PL/2010/0449/FMr M BeardHOCKHAMWest FarmVicarage RoadErection of straw barn3PL/2010/0436/FNational Grid Property Holding WATTONNational Grid GasLandholding2 Saham RoadEngineering works tofacilitate environmentalimprovements (remediation)of land3PL/2010/0434/FMrs Carol BrettDEREHAM1 The WoodlandsGarden room extension to rearof property3PL/2010/0433/FMiss Anne MacleodKENNINGHALLTrench FarmConv. of agricultural bdgs toone new dwelling; removal ofsheds, conv. shed to garage,retention of outbdg as studio3PL/2010/0428/FMr T ThurgoodDEREHAMSomerfield36-37 Market PlaceInstallation of sliding doorwith external shutter, removalof condensing unit & install2no. new, covered trolley bay3PL/2010/0424/FMs D LawsonSAHAM TONEYPark FarmProposed menage/horsearena3PL/2010/0423/FFulmerston Christian Fellowshi THETFORDFulmerston ChristianFellowshipFulmerston RoadRenewal of standing ofterrapin prefabricatedbuilding as sunday school/creche facilities101DC135

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Permission3PL/2010/0417/FMrs B WisemanATTLEBOROUGH15 Beech AvenueProposed rear conservatory3PL/2010/0416/FMr A HolmesATTLEBOROUGH17 Beech AvenueProposed rear singlestorey extensionRefusal3PL/2010/0129/FMr R CollinsTHETFORDSt Mary The LessOld Bury RoadConversion of redundant churchbuilding to domesticdwelling house3PL/2010/0399/FMr Stephen PentlandHOLME HALEStanden Cottage3 Lower RoadErection of a single freestanding carport3PL/2010/0425/OMrs J M AttwoodDEREHAMLangthorneSwanton CloseProposed residentialdevelopment (1no bungalow)3PL/2010/0512/OMr T OuldsTHETFORDWoodlandsRedcastle RoadErection of bungalow3PL/2009/1155/EUMr Joe JaySAHAM TONEYOtterwood KennelsJoinery workshop/paintstripping3PL/2010/0130/LBMr R CollinsTHETFORDSt Mary The LessOld Bury RoadConversion of church buildingto domestic dwellinghouseDC135102

BRECKLAND COUNCILDEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEEList of decisions made by the Breckland Council under the agreed terms of delegation.Date of List - 20 JUL 2010Refusal3PL/2010/0327/CUMr & Mrs R ElliottBANHAMThe Old TelephoneExchangeDam BriggChange of use toresidential103DC135

104DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 2 nd AUGUST 2010.MATTERS FOR INFORMATIONAPPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCILReference No. Applicants Name Location Proposal Decision3CM/2010/0009/F Children's Services Litcham, Litcham High Relocation of existing mobile ConditionalSchoolclassroom and erection of new Approval3CM/2010/0005/F3CM/2009/0032/FNorfolk CountyCouncil WasteNorfolk Fire andRescue ServiceDereham: DerehamRecyclying Centre,Trafalgar Business Park,Rash's Green, DerehamDereham Fire Station,Norwich Roadpurpose built dance studioCreation of a new recyclingcentre for the disposal,recycling and resale ofhousehold waste.Variation of Cond.7 of perm.for extn. for Urban Search & &Rescue Centre in relation tohours of occupationConditionalApprovalConditionalApprovalAgenda Item 15