From: Eileen Chandler
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Residents of Thornham Magna
At a parish meeting held on 8th May 2019 the following issues/objections were raised in respect of Application for Planning Permission DC/19/01558
No. of Attendees at meeting 25
No. of members voting for submissions below 24
No. of members voting against submissions below 1
1. Visual impact
The applicant’s proposal shows a visibility splay of 90m in length and 2.4m wide and this would necessitate the removal of trees and growth over the whole area of land privately owned by Julia, Lady Henniker which would have a devastating impact on the streetscape in a village which is part of a Special Landscape Area. The proposed bridge would also be opposite another entrance and close to both listed and historic cottages.
2. Highway Safety
The proposed bridge would be located at the narrowest part of the street and where there are no pavements or curbside thus placing people who are walking along the road at significant risk. The street itself provides the only level access through the village for people with disabilities and/or wheelchair users. It is worthy of note that Thornham Magna has provided two projects for people with disabilities for many years.
3. Flood Risk Zone 3 Area
The street is within a Flood Risk Zone 3 area. Construction of a further bridge over the stream would create yet more obstruction to the flow of water not to mention additional discharge of surface water from the development on to the highway. We already suffer regular floods along the full length of the street, rendering the street impassable to traffic. We are aware of a number of housing applications that have been refused because of flood risk and of some residents being unable to secure appropriate insurance.
4. Environment and Habitat
There is very real concern about the loss of the Carnser environment and loss of habitat and we would draw your attention to the applicant’s own ecological impact study which supports those concerns.
The strength of feeling against this proposal was considerable but should you be minded to approve the application despite the concerns raised above, we would strongly request you ensure a carefully considered design and soft landscaping scheme that fits well into the landscape. We would also request the Planner to involve the appropriate Conservation and Design Officer in considering both the proposal and design
Submitted on behalf of the Parish Meeting 8th May 2019
Joan Maughan Chair Person Thornham Magna Parish Meeting
Tina Schwarz Clerk Thornham Magna Parish Meeting
From: Eileen Chandler Sent: 26 July 2019 14:09 To: BMSDC Planning Mailbox
Please acknowledge that you have received this email being further Consultee Comments from Thornham Magna Parish Clerk as a result of additional drawings submitted and log this submission at the appropriate place on your portal. John Pateman-Gee informed us that the closing date for this submission is 29th July 2019. -
This further submission is made by Thornham Magna Parish Meeting in respect of the drawings submitted on 1st and 3rd July for an access bridge under Planning Application DC/19/01558. We focus here on what we consider to be the most damaging aspects of the application, the visual impact on the rural character of The Street. Thornham Magna is designated part of a Special Landscape Area and as such has a precious and distinctive heritage within Suffolk villages.
In a recent Appeal Decision APP/W3520/W/18/3214007, on a site only approx 80m from this current proposal, our view entirely agrees with the Planning Inspectorate’s refused appeal as follows -
“Thornham Magna is a largely linear settlement where properties tend to front onto and address The Street, albeit with those on the eastern side of the road set behind a stream that is only occasionally crossed by bridges. The presence of these properties is softened and screened by a largely unbroken belt of landscaping that contributes significantly to the street scene and the locally distinctive, quaint and rural character of the settlement.”
The streetscene and rural character of the settlement forms an important part of the setting of 198 The Street, a listed property situated on the opposite side of the street and on the narrowest part of The Street and which would be adversely affected by this application.
This bridge has become an industrial scale, pre-fabricated, concrete box culvert which, for visibility splay purposes, will necessitate the destruction of 90m of trees and shrubs with the resultant devastation of habitat for flora and fauna, all of which currently contribute strongly to the character of our lovely village.
No explanation has been given as to why this property needs another bridge of its own when it already has adequate access.
MSDC’s own local planning policies are contrary to this proposal.
CS15 of the Core Strategy requires development to respect “the landscape, landscape features, streetscape/townscape, historic assets, important spaces and historic views”.
MSDC’s local policies SB2 are clear that a development ‘should not adversely affect the character and appearance of the settlement as well as existing wildlife areas, trees or other landscape features within or abutting settlement boundaries.’ The District Planning Authority ‘will refuse development which does not have a form, scale or character in keeping with the surrounding area.
Indeed, GP1 require proposals to maintain or enhance the character of their surroundings.’
The view of Thornham Magna Parish Meeting and those 47 residents (of an approximate population of 210 for Thornham Magna) who signed a Petition regarding the application originally is that the current plans will destroy the highly attractive rural character of The Street and the proposal is in direct contradiction to MSDC’s own planning policies.
We believe this application has no merit and should be refused.
Joan Maughan Chair Thornham Magna Parish Meeting
Tina Schwarz Clerk Thornham Magna Parish Meeting
From: Ipswich, Planning
Good Afternoon Masha,
Thank you for your consultation.
We did not provide comments previously because this application does not trigger a consultation with us through our consultation checklist - please see attached.
For Flood Risk, you will note that we do not provide comments on householder applications. The LPA (and possibly LLFA) should review the FRA. For the "Works affecting a watercourse" category, you will note that this is in relation to main rivers. The watercourse in this area is defined as an 'ordinary watercourse' for which the Lead Local Flood Authority are responsible for. If flood risk could be increased this may be covered through their consenting process but I would advise contacting the LLFA to confirm.
I hope that makes sense but please do feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance or provide further explanation.
Kind Regards
Liam
Liam Robson Sustainable Places Planning Advisor – East Anglia Area (East) Environment Agency | Iceni House, Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JD [email protected] External: 02084 748 923 | Internal: 48923 Working hours: Monday to Friday 7am-3pm Upcoming Annual Leave: 09/09/19 and 16/09/19
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From: RM Floods Planning
Dear Mahsa Kavyani,
Subject: The Bungalow, The Street, Thornham Magna, Eye Suffolk IP23 8HB Ref DC/19/01558
Thank you for your notification of planning application DC/19/01558 for the proposed development of The Bungalow, The Street, Thornham Magna, Eye Suffolk IP23 8HB received on the 22nd August 2019.
Suffolk County Council, Flood & Water Management is a statutory consultee under the Town and Country Planning Act for major applications only.
Therefore, as this is a minor application we have no comment to make and we would point the LPA and the applicant towards the following guidance:-
Long Term Flood Risk - https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/long-term-flood-risk Flood risk assessment: standing advice - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment- standing-advice
The Local Planning Authority should be mindful that the application complies with national, local policy, best practise and guidance in relation to flood risk and surface water drainage.
Relevant Policies in relation to Flood Risk & SuDS
National Planning Policy Framework
• National Planning Policy Guidance • Planning Policy Guidance • House of Commons Written Statement HCWS161 • Defra's Non-Statutory Technical Standards • Building Regulations: Approved Document H - Drainage and Waste Disposal (2015 edition)
Local Policy
• Suffolk Flood Risk Management Strategy and Appendices • Mid Suffolk District Council (Policy CS 4 Adapting to Climate Change) • Babergh District Council (CS12 Sustainable Design and Construction Standards & CS15 Implementing Sustainable Development in Babergh)
Note for Applicant and LPA.
Site is within a internal drainage board district catchment, therefore all matters relating to this application and the requirement for Land Drainage Act consent, will need to be assessed by the Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland Internal Drainage Board https://www.nicholsonslaw.com/drainage_solicitors_in_lowestoft_and_norwich.html
Kind Regards
Jason Skilton Flood & Water Engineer Flood & Water Management Growth, Highways & Infrastructure
Suffolk County Council I Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX T: 01473 260411 I https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/planning-waste-and-environment/flooding-and- drainage/
***Appendix A to the Suffolk Flood Risk Management Strategy has been updated! If you’re involved in the planning, design and construction of new developments this may be of interest to you. You will be expected to comply with this new local guidance. More information can be found here; https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/flooding-and-drainage/guidance-on-development- and-flood-risk/***
Your Ref:DC/19/01558 Our Ref: SCC/CON/1506/19 Date: 30 April 2019
All planning enquiries should be sent to the Local Planning Authority. Email: [email protected]
The Planning Department MidSuffolk District Council Planning Section 1st Floor, Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
For the attention of: Masha Kavyani
Dear Mahsa
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 CONSULTATION RETURN: DC/19/01558
PROPOSAL: Householder Planning Application - Construction of a bridge to provide vehicular access. LOCATION: The Bungalow The Street Thornham Magna Eye Suffolk IP23 8HB
Notice is hereby given that the County Council as Highway Authority recommends that any permission which that Planning Authority may give should include the conditions shown below:
Condition: The new vehicular access shall be laid out and completed in all respects in accordance with Drawing No. DM01 and with an entrance width of 3m.
Thereafter the access shall be retained in the specified form.
Reason: To ensure that the access is designed and constructed to an appropriate specification and made available for use at an appropriate time in the interests of highway safety.
Condition: The vehicular access onto the highway shall be properly surfaced with a bound material for a minimum distance of 5 metres from the edge of the metalled carriageway, in accordance with details previously submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.
Reason: To secure appropriate improvements to the vehicular access in the interests of highway safety.
Condition: Before the development is commenced details of the areas to be provided for storage and presentation of Refuse/Recycling bins shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The approved scheme shall be carried out in its entirety before the development is brought into use and shall be retained thereafter for no other purpose. Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP 1 2BX www,suffolk.gov.uk Reason: To ensure that refuse recycling bins are not stored on the highway causing obstruction and dangers for other users.
Condition: Before the development is commenced details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority showing the means to prevent the discharge of surface water from the development onto the highway.
The approved scheme shall be carried out in its entirety before the access is first used and shall be retained thereafter in its approved form.
Reason: To prevent hazards caused by flowing water or ice on the highway.
Condition: The use shall not commence until the area(s) within the site shown on Drawing No. 3934-54 Rev. C for the purposes of manoeuvring and parking of vehicles has been provided and thereafter that area(s) shall be retained and used for no other purposes.
Reason: To ensure that sufficient space for the on site parking of vehicles is provided and maintained in order to ensure the provision of adequate on-site space for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles where on-street parking and manoeuvring would be detrimental to highway safety to users of the highway.
Condition: Before the access is first used visibility splays shall be provided as shown on Drawing No. 3934-54 Rev. C with an X dimension of 2.4m and a Y dimension of 90m and thereafter retained in the specified form. Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 2 Class A of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no obstruction over 0.6 metres high shall be erected, constructed, planted or permitted to grow within the areas of the visibility splays.
Note: It is an OFFENCE to carry out works within the public highway, which includes a Public Right of Way, without the permission of the Highway Authority.
Any conditions which involve work within the limits of the public highway do not give the applicant permission to carry them out. Unless otherwise agreed in writing all works within the public highway shall be carried out by the County Council or its agents at the applicant's expense.
The County Council's Central Area Manager must be contacted on Telephone: 01473 341414. Further information go to: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/apply-for-a-dropped-kerb/
A fee is payable to the Highway Authority for the assessment and inspection of both new vehicular crossing access works and improvements deemed necessary to existing vehicular crossings due to proposed development.
Yours sincerely,
Kyle Porter Development Management Technician Growth, Highways and Infrastructure Hi Mahsa,
The Heritage Team have reviewed the documents. The application would result in the removal of a section of the existing hedging. The soft frontage along The Street does contribute to the character of the area and therefore to the setting of the nearby listed building ‘198, The Street’, as the Inspector noted in the appeal decision for DC/18/01661. However, the Heritage Team considers that the introduction of a bridge within the wider setting of the listed building would not be out of keeping with the morphology of the built development along The Street. There are a few bridges providing access to plots on the east side of The Street. Additionally, we are under the impression that the hedging does not have protection and could be removed at any point. We are aware of the comments submitted by SPS, however the Heritage Team view is that the proposal would not cause harm to the significance of the nearby listed building, subject to conditions. We would recommend that a condition is put in place to preserve the hedging which is not necessary to be removed for visibility reasons, and a condition covering the submission of material details.
Kind regards, Karolien
Karolien Yperman BA(Hons) MA Heritage and Design Officer
From: Debbie Lovegrove
Dear Sirs
The Bungalow, The Street, Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8HB
Thank you for your letter dated 22nd August 2019. I can confirm that the area is within this Board's area and that the proposed design is acceptable. The Board therefore has no objection to the application.
Kind regards
Debbie Lovegrove
Mrs D Lovegrove Assistant to the Clerk to the Board Waveney Lower Yare & Lothingland IDB dd: +44 (0)1502 532327 | e: [email protected]
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