The Chairman opened the meeting to the public forum but no questions were raised.

At a meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the LEISTON-cum-SIZEWELL TOWN COUNCIL held in the COMMUNITY CENTRE, King Georges Avenue, Leiston, on TUESDAY 3 AUGUST 2021 at 7.30pm

PRESENT

Councillor J N Last BEM (in the Chair)

Councillor D Bailey

Councillor D Boast

Councillor Mrs S M Geater

Councillor P Harle

Councillor T Hawkins

Councillor Mrs L Hill

Councillor Mrs S Levermore

Councillor D Morsley

Councillor Ms M Woolf

P1. Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllr Cooper, Cllr Dix, Cllr Ginger Cllr Kyle and Cllr Corbett.

P2. Declaration of Interests

Cllr Hawkins for 3(j), Cllr Last for 3(i) and Cllr Hill for 3(a).

P3. Planning Matters

a) DC/21/1166/FUL – Construction of 10no. dwellings with associated access, infrastructure, garden sheds and landscaping, and demolition of garages – Land off South Close, Leiston, Suffolk

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

b) DC/21/3214/FUL – Change of use to restaurant and takeaway including installation of external flue – 54 High Street, Leiston, IP16 4EW

Councillors felt this application was in retrospect and raised concerns that the work had already been carried out and the flue installed. Councillors felt the appearance and design of the flue was inappropriate but wanted to ensure if the application was approved that the stipulations from Environmental Health on the noise and extract ventilation be considered. Councillors were also concerned regarding litter around the site.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

c) DC/21/3128/FUL – Enclose porch area to form extended entrance hall – The Holt, Badger Wood Lane, Leiston, IP16 4EU

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

d) DC/21/3329/TPO – TPO scdc 1984 017 3no. Cherry trees in rear garden – crown reduce to 5m height and 3m spread to reduce shading and risk of building contact. 1no. Holly – pollard back to previous points removing around 2m growth – 3 Daneway Gardens, Leiston, IP16 4XA

REFERRAL TO THE TREE OFFICER

e) DC/21/3347/TCA – Removal of very large multi-stem sweet chestnut tree overhanging and dominating the house – 1 High Street, Leiston, IP16 4ET

Councillors asked for the tree, if in good health, to be retained if possible but would take recommendation from the Tree Officer.

REFERRAL TO THE TREE OFFICER

f) DC/21/3289/OUT – Outline Application (with all matters reserved) Demolition of redundant former WI hut and erection of new single storey dwelling house – Womens Institute Hall, John Street, Leiston, IP16 4DR

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

g) DC/21/3243/FUL – Change of use to dwelling – 6 High Street, Leiston, IP16 4EW

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

h) DC/21/3455/TPO - T1, T2, T3 Oaks - To cut back trees overhanging my client’s boundary. To facilitate light & control growth - Fulwood House, Haylings Road, Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DY

REFERRAL TO THE TREE OFFICER

i) DC/21/3456/TPO - T1 Holm Oak - to be felled. Tree is causing extreme shading and is close to the house. Previous reductions have produced no lasting solution. A near by Oak will provide a replacement. - 1A Haylings Grove, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4DU

REFERRAL TO THE TREE OFFICER

j) DC/21/3634/DRC – Discharge of Condition(s) 25 of Planning Permission DC/20/4646/FUL – Hybrid application seeking outline planning permission, with all matters reserved, for up to 9,500 square meters Gross External Area (GEA) to provide administration, storage, welfare and canteen facilities and a visitor centre of up to 1,000 square metres GEA. Detailed planning permission is sought for demolition of some existing structures and redevelopment to include a training centre and interim visitor centre, an outage store, lay down area, car and cycle parking, landscaping, associated infrastructure (including utilities, plan and highway works), tree felling and other relevant works – Sizewell Power Station, Sizewell

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

P4. Questions to the Chairman

Cllr Bailey asked if the Remembrance Parade was going ahead this year, the Clerk hoped so and had already booked the rolling road closure with SCC. Cllr Geater asked about the vandalism issues at the Town Council office. The Clerk advised the Police are involved and it is hoped the culprits would be caught soon. Cllr Boast asked when the resurfacing of Westward Ho would be rescheduled as the signage was incorrect and confusing. It was noted this would now be done 16-20 August. Cllr Woolf advised the Sizewell C latest consultation on the water supply (3-27 August) and would draft a response for consideration. Cllr Levermore asked for the bus shelters to be cleaned, the lime tree spurs in Post Office Square to be cut back and Sylvester Road car park to be tidied. Cllr Morsley complained that the footpaths are overgrown and should be part of the Grounds Maintenance contract. The Clerk confirmed this is within the contract for Norse to clear footpaths when requested as ‘one-offs’ as required. Cllr Harle commented that the cycle path to Sizewell Gap was overgrown and would report on the Highways reporting tool.

The meeting finished at 8.30pm

Chair ---------------------------------------------

Dated ---------------------------------------------