From: Eye Town Clerk
Thank you for your email.
Eye Town Council will not be making comments on this application.
Best Regards
Wendy Alcock
Wendy Alcock Eye Town Council Town Clerk c/o Eye Volunteer Centre 20 Broad St, Eye IP23 7AF Tel 07713 196251
Consultee Comments for Planning Application DC/19/00108
Application Summary Application Number: DC/19/00108 Address: Chestnuts Farm Langton Green Eye Suffolk IP23 7HL Proposal: Full Planning Application - Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and two-storey administration office building. Provision of 9no. caravans for temporary accommodation for seasonal staff. Creation of vehicular access. Case Officer: Alex Scott
Consultee Details Name: Mrs Sarah Foote Brome and Oakley Parish Council Address: Church Hill, Hoxne IP21 5AT Email: [email protected] On Behalf Of: Brome And Oakley Parish Clerk
Comments The Parish Council re-considered this application at a meeting on 5 August 2019. It was agreed to recommend refusal of the application as per the previous recommendation: additional traffic movements, noise and light pollution in the area, development creeping into the open countryside and the affect on the rural amenity of the parish of Brome. The Council, like other consultees, were concerned that waste was not being connected to mains drainage and that foul water and soak away arrangements are not adequate. Consultee Comments for Planning Application DC/19/00108
Application Summary Application Number: DC/19/00108 Address: Chestnuts Farm Langton Green Eye Suffolk IP23 7HL Proposal: Full Planning Application - Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and two-storey administration office building. Provision of 9no. caravans for temporary accommodation for seasonal staff. Creation of vehicular access. Case Officer: Alex Scott
Consultee Details Name: Mrs Sarah Foote Clerk, Hoxne Parish Council Address: Church Hill, Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5AT Email: [email protected] On Behalf Of: Hoxne Parish Clerk
Comments Hoxne Parish Council have received this consultation and agreed that it does not have any comments to submit. Yaxley Parish Council has no comment to make on this application.
Regards, Philip Freeman Parish Clerk
Thrandeston Parish Council has no comment to make on this application.
Regards,
Philip Freeman
Parish Clerk
Your Ref:DC/19/00108 Our Ref: SCC/CON/2848/19 Date: 2 August 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: Alex Scott
Dear Alex,
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 CONSULTATION RETURN: DC/19/00108 PROPOSAL: Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and twostorey administration office building. Provision of 9no. caravans for temporary accommodation for seasonal staff. Creation of vehicular access. LOCATION: Chestnuts Farm Langton Green Eye Suffolk IP23 7HL 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:
COMMENTS The NPPF focuses on the importance of promoting sustainable transport and give priority to public transport, pedestrian and cycle movements. At present, bus services pass the development but with no footways, passengers are required to walk in the carriageway channel or on highway verge. We suggest the developer contacts bus companies to see if they are prepared to stop adjacent to the site.
The proposal to retain the existing vehicular access is not acceptable but can be retained for cycle and pedestrian use only.
The development would not have a safety or severe impact on the highway network (NPPF para 109) therefore we do not object to the proposal.
CONDITIONS
V 1 - Condition: Before the access is first used visibility splays shall be provided as shown on Drawing No. 1763/03/001 with an X dimension of 4.5m and a Y dimension of 120m to north and 2.4, x 120m to the south 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.
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP 1 2BX www,suffolk.gov.uk AL1 - Condition: The access shall be completed in all respects and be available for use before occupation. Thereafter it shall be retained in its approved form. At this time all other means of access within the frontage of the application site shall be permanently and effectively "stopped up" in a manner which previously shall have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of highway safety to ensure the approved layout is properly constructed and laid out and to avoid multiple accesses which would be detrimental to highway safety.
ACC - Condition: Before the development is commenced, details of the access and associated works, (including layout, levels, gradients, surfacing and means of surface water drainage), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that roads/footways are designed and constructed to an acceptable standard.
D 2 - 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.
P 1 - Condition: The use shall not commence until the area(s) within the site shown on 1763/03/001 for the purposes of [LOADING, UNLOADING,] manoeuvring and parking of vehicles, electric vehicle charging points and secure cycle parking 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.
HGV CONSTRUCTION - Condition: Before the development hereby permitted is commenced a Construction Management Plan shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Construction of the development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved plan. The Construction Management Plan shall include the following matters: haul routes for construction traffic on the highway network and monitoring and review mechanisms. provision of boundary hoarding and lighting details of proposed means of dust suppression details of measures to prevent mud from vehicles leaving the site during construction details of deliveries times to the site during construction phase details of provision to ensure pedestrian and cycle safety programme of works (including measures for traffic management and operating hours) parking and turning for vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors loading and unloading of plant and materials storage of plant and materials maintain a register of complaints and record of actions taken to deal with such complaints at the site office as specified in the Plan throughout the period of occupation of the site. Reason: In the interest of highway safety to avoid the hazard caused by mud on the highway and to ensure minimal adverse impact on the public highway during the construction phase.
NOTES The works within the public highway will be required to be designed and constructed in accordance with the County Council's specification. The applicant will also be required to enter into a legal agreement under the provisions of Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 relating to the construction and subsequent adoption of the highway improvements. Amongst other things the Agreement will cover the specification of the highway works, safety audit procedures, construction and supervision and inspection of the works, bonding arrangements, indemnity of the County Council regarding noise insulation and land compensation claims, commuted sums, and changes to the existing street lighting and signing. Yours sincerely,
Samantha Harvey Senior Development Management Engineer Growth, Highways and Infrastructure
Developments Affecting Trunk Roads and Special Roads
Highways England Planning Response (HEPR 16-01) Formal Recommendation to an Application for Planning Permission
From: Martin Fellows Operations (East) [email protected]
To: Mid Suffolk District Council
Council's Reference: DC/19/00108
Referring to the planning application referenced above, dated 31 July 2019, application of the erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and two storey administration office building, provision of 9 caravans for temporary accommodation for seasonal staff, creation of vehicular access, at Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HL, notice is hereby given that Highways England’s formal recommendation is that we:
a) offer no objection;
b) recommend that conditions should be attached to any planning permission that may be granted (see Annex A – Highways England recommended Planning Conditions);
c) recommend that planning permission not be granted for a specified period (see Annex A – further assessment required);
d) recommend that the application be refused (see Annex A – Reasons for recommending Refusal).
Highways Act Section 175B is / is not relevant to this application.1
1 Where relevant, further information will be provided within Annex A.
Highways England Planning Response (HEPR 16-01) January 2016
Signature: Date: 7 August 2019
Name: Shamsul Hoque Position: Spatial Planning Manager
Highways England: Woodlands, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7LW
Annex A Highways England recommended no objection.
Given the location and scale of this proposed development, it is unlikely to have any severe traffic impact on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This also represents to our previous response dated 19 February 2019.
Highways England Planning Response (HEPR 16-01) January 2016
Mid Suffolk District Council Our ref: AE/2019/123862/03-L01 Planning Department Your ref: DC/19/00108 Endeavour House Russell Road Ipswich Date: 12 August 2019 Suffolk IP1 2BX
Dear Sir/Madam
ERECTION OF FACTORY WITH AN ADJOINING TWO-STOREY PRODUCTION OFFICE, A WAREHOUSE EXTENSION, A LOADING DOCK BUILDING, MATERIAL STOCKPILE AND TWO-STOREY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE BUILDING. PROVISION OF 9NO. CARAVANS FOR TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION FOR SEASONAL STAFF. CREATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS.
CHESTNUTS FARM, LANGTON GREEN, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP23 7HL
Thank you for re-consulting us on the above application. We have reviewed the new documents as submitted and can confirm we are maintaining our holding objection. Further information on our objection and how to overcome our objection can be found below.
Foul Drainage
We object to the proposed development as submitted because it involves the use of a non-mains foul drainage system in circumstances where it may be reasonable for the development to be connected to a public sewer. But no justification has been provided for the use of a non-mains system. We recommend that the application should be refused on this basis. Anglian Water mains drainage runs along B1077. The applicant needs to approach Anglian Water to establish whether it is feasible to connect to mains drainage.
Private sewage treatment facilities should only be used where it is not reasonable for a development to be connected to a public sewer, because of the greater risk of failures leading to pollution of the water environment posed by private sewerage systems compared to public sewerage systems.
This objection is supported by planning practice guidance on non-mains drainage which advises that the first presumption must be to provide a system of foul drainage discharging into a public sewer (ref ID 34-020-20140306).
Only where, having taken into account the cost and/or practicability, it can be shown to the satisfaction of the local planning authority that connection to a public sewer is not
Environment Agency Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JD. Customer services line: 03708 506 506 www.gov.uk/environment-agency Cont/d.. feasible, should non-mains foul sewage disposal solutions be considered.
Overcoming our objection
To overcome our objection the applicant should thoroughly investigate the possibility of connecting to the public foul sewer, and either revise their application to propose a mains connection or submit evidence that demonstrates that this is not feasible.
Lack of capacity or plans to improve capacity in the sewer is not a valid reason for a development to install a private sewerage system. In such cases the developer should explore how a lack of capacity may be overcome so that their development can be connected to a public foul sewer. In these cases, if an applicant decides to apply for a water discharge permit for private treatment facilities, we are likely to refuse to grant the permit.
If you are minded to approve the application contrary to this advice, we request that you contact us to allow further discussion and/or representations from us.
We trust the above is useful.
Yours faithfully
Miss Natalie Kermath Planning Advisor
Direct dial 02077141064 Direct e-mail [email protected] cc Plandescil Ltd
End 2 From: Nathan Pittam
Dear Alex
EP Reference : 255656 DC/19/00108. Land Contamination Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, EYE, Suffolk, IP23 7HL. Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and two storey administration office building. etc
Many thanks for your request for comments in relation to the above application. Having reviewed the application I can confirm that I have no objection to the proposed development from the perspective of land contamination. I would only request that the LPA are contacted in the event of unexpected ground conditions being encountered during construction and that the below minimum precautions are undertaken until such time as the LPA responds to the notification. I would also advise that the developer is made aware that the responsibility for the safe development of the site lies with them.
Kind regards
Nathan
Nathan Pittam BSc. (Hons.) PhD Senior Environmental Management Officer
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Working Together
Email: [email protected] Work: 07769 566988 / 01449 724715 websites: www.babergh.gov.uk www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
Minimum requirements for dealing with unexpected ground conditions being encountered during construction.
1. All site works at the position of the suspected contamination will stop and the Local Planning Authority and Environmental Health Department will be notified as a matter of urgency. 2. A suitably trained geo-environmental engineer should assess the visual and olfactory observations of the ground and the extent of contamination and the Client and the Local Authority should be informed of the discovery. 3. The suspected contaminated material will be investigated and tested appropriately in accordance with assessed risks. The investigation works will be carried out in the presence of a suitably qualified geo-environmental engineer. The investigation works will involve the collection of solid samples for testing and, using visual and olfactory observations of the ground, delineate the area over which contaminated materials are present. 4. The unexpected contaminated material will either be left in situ or be stockpiled (except if suspected to be asbestos) whilst testing is carried out and suitable assessments completed to determine whether the material can be re-used on site or requires disposal as appropriate. 5. The testing suite will be determined by the independent geo-environmental specialist based on visual and olfactory observations. 6. Test results will be compared against current assessment criteria suitable for the future use of the area of the site affected. 7. Where the material is left in situ awaiting results, it will either be reburied or covered with plastic sheeting. 8. Where the potentially contaminated material is to be temporarily stockpiled, it will be placed either on a prepared surface of clay, or on 2000-gauge Visqueen sheeting (or other impermeable surface) and covered to prevent dust and odour emissions. 9. Any areas where unexpected visual or olfactory ground contamination is identified will be surveyed and testing results incorporated into a Verification Report. 10. A photographic record will be made of relevant observations. 11. The results of the investigation and testing of any suspect unexpected contamination will be used to determine the relevant actions. After consultation with the Local Authority, materials should either be: • re-used in areas where test results indicate that it meets compliance targets so it can be re-used without treatment; or • treatment of material on site to meet compliance targets so it can be re-used; or • removal from site to a suitably licensed landfill or permitted treatment facility. 12. A Verification Report will be produced for the work.
From: Andy Rutson-Edwards
DC/19/00108 Proposal: Full Planning Application - Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and two storey administration office building. Provision of 9no. caravans for temporary accommodation for seasonal staff. Creation of vehicular access. Location: Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7HL
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application,
In principle I have no objections to the application but recommend that the following is controlled by way of condition
Noise- Prior to the installation of any external plant/ including exhaust stacks, potentially associated with this development coming into beneficial use a BS4142 assessment is carried out by a competent person and any mitigation recommended within that report is undertaken.
Reason to protect the existing amenity
Light- Any lighting installed as part of this development shall be designed and installed so as to minimise lightspill to the surrounding area. Reason to protect the existing amenity
Regards Andy
Andy Rutson-Edwards, MCIEH AMIOA Senior Environmental Protection Officer
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council - Working Together Tel: 01449 724727 Email [email protected]
www.babergh.gov.uk www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
From: Nathan Pittam
Dear Alex
EP Reference : 263361 DC/19/00108. Air Quality Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, EYE, Suffolk, IP23 7HL. Re-consultation: Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and two storey administration office building.
Many thanks for your request for comments in relation to the above application. Having reviewed the application I can confirm that I have no objection to the proposed development from the perspective of air quality.
Kind regards
Nathan
Nathan Pittam BSc. (Hons.) PhD Senior Environmental Management Officer
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Working Together
Email: [email protected] Work: 07769 566988 / 01449 724715 websites: www.babergh.gov.uk www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
From: Peter Chisnall
Dear Alex,
Proposal: Full Planning Application - Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and twostorey administration office building. Provision of 9no. caravans for temporary accommodation for seasonal staff. Creation of vehicular access. Location: Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7HL
Many thanks for your request for comments on the above application.
I cannot see any thing in the new documents supplied by the applicant that covers the sustainability issues raised by my predecessor, Iain Farquharson, in his response dated 14th March 2019.
I have repeated his response below and assume the applicant will cover these points in due course.
We do not object to the application but request a condition is included to secure the required 10% energy reduction from renewables as per policy CS3. PV panels are included in the drawings but further information is needed to confirm they are sufficient. We request a condition be added should permission be granted: Before works extend beyond foundation level a Sustainability & Energy Strategy must be provided detailing how the development will minimise the environmental impact during construction and occupation (as per policy CS3, SO8 and NPPF para 35) including details on environmentally friendly materials, construction techniques minimisation of carbon emissions and running costs and reduced use of potable water. Details as to the provision for electric vehicles should also be included. This document shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority before works extend beyond foundation level. The document should clearly set out the unqualified commitments the applicant is willing to undertake on the topics of energy and water conservation, CO2 reduction, resource conservation, use of sustainable materials and provision for electric vehicles. Clear commitments and minimum standards should be declared and phrases such as ‘where possible, subject to, where feasible’ must not be used. Evidence should be included where appropriate demonstrating the applicants previous good work and standards achieved in areas such as site waste management, eg what recycling rate has the applicant achieved in recent projects to show that their % recycling rate commitment is likely. Guidance can be found at the following locations: https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/environment/environmental-management/planning-requirements/ https://www.babergh.gov.uk/environment/environmental-management/planning-requirements/
Regards,
Peter
Peter Chisnall, CEnv, MIEMA, CEnvH, MCIEH Environmental Management Officer Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council - Working Together Tel: 01449 724611 Email: [email protected] www.babergh.gov.uk www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
From: RM Floods Planning
Dear Alex Scott,
Subject: Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7HL Ref DC/19/00108
Suffolk County Council, Flood and Water Management have reviewed application ref DC/19/00108.
The following submitted documents have been reviewed and we recommend maintain a holding objection at this time:
• Flood Risk Assessment & Surface Water Drainage Strategy 23641 Rev 0 • Site Location Plan Ref 23641/004 Rev B • Proposed Block Plan 23641/005 Rev J • Flood Risk Assessment & Surface Water Drainage Strategy 23641, Addendum A and appendices dated 25 June 2019
The reason why we are recommending a holding objection is because the required information and outstanding matters regarding surface water drainage have been addressed, however we have been advised that “Since submitting the FRA & SWDS the administration office building and its accompanying parking have been removed from the proposed scheme, therefore no proposed works on-site will be utilising the existing surface water drainage system so no survey is required”, therefore the proposed site plan is out of date and need updating to reflect the FRA and surface water drainage strategy, and is addendum
If the LPA are minded to approved this application once the site plan is amended to suit, we would recommend the following conditions:-
1. The strategy for the disposal of surface water, the Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) (dated December 2018, ref: 23641 Rev 0) and its addendum (dated 25th June 2019, ref: 23641, Addendum A) shall be implemented as approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall thereafter be managed and maintained in accordance with the approved strategy.
Reason: To ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal, to ensure that the proposed development can be adequately drained
2. Within 28 days of occupation, details of all Sustainable Drainage System components and piped networks have been submitted, in an approved form, to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for inclusion on the Lead Local Flood Authority’s Flood Risk Asset Register.
Reason: To ensure that the Sustainable Drainage System has been implemented as permitted and that all flood risk assets and their owners are recorded onto the LLFA’s statutory flood risk asset register as per s21 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in order to enable the proper management of flood risk with the county of Suffolk
https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/flooding-and-drainage/flood-risk-asset- register/
3. No development shall commence until details of a Construction Surface Water Management Plan (CSWMP) detailing how surface water and storm water will be managed on the site during construction (including demolition and site clearance operations) is submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The CSWMP shall be implemented and thereafter managed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan for the duration of construction. The approved CSWMP and shall include: a. Method statements, scaled and dimensioned plans and drawings detailing surface water management proposals to include :- i. Temporary drainage systems ii. Measures for managing pollution / water quality and protecting controlled waters and watercourses iii. Measures for managing any on or offsite flood risk associated with construction
Reason: To ensure the development does not cause increased flood risk, or pollution of watercourses or groundwater
Informatives
• Any works to a watercourse may require consent under section 23 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 • Any discharge to a watercourse or groundwater needs to comply with the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 • Any discharge of surface water to a watercourse that drains into an Internal Drainage Board catchment is subject to payment of a surface water developer contribution • Any works to lay new surface water drainage pipes underneath the public highway will need a section 50 license under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 • Any works to a main river may require an environmental permit
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/***
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Please find attached planning re-consultation request letter relating to planning application - DC/19/00108 - Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7HL
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From: Planning Liaison
Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for your email consultation for the application DC/19/00108.
We note that the developer is proposing to discharge foul water via package treatment plant and surface water via existing water course, this is outside of Anglian Water’s jurisdiction to comment.
We recommend that you seek advice from Environment Agency, Local Lead Flood Authority and Internal Drainage Board.
As your query is below this threshold we will not be providing comments. However, if there are specific issues you would like us to respond to, please contact us outlining the details.
If you have any further queries please contact the team on the number below.
Kind regards,
Kimberley
Pre-Development Team Development Services
Anglian Water Services Limited Thorpe Wood House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6WT Telephone: 0345 606 6087 option 1 www.anglianwater.co.uk
Consultation Response Pro forma
1 Application Number DC/19/00108
2 Date of Response 12/08/2019
3 Responding Officer Name: Delia Cook Job Title: Economic Development Officer Responding on behalf of... Economic Development Team 4 Recommendation (please delete those N/A) The Economic Development Team support this application. Note: This section must be completed before the response is sent. The recommendation should be based on the information submitted with the application.
5 Discussion Please outline the The applicant, Camstar Herbs, has operated a successful reasons/rationale behind business from this site for many years. The site has been how you have formed the developed to accommodate the increasing success of the recommendation. business and demand for its products. Please refer to any guidance, policy or material This latest application for additional operating space on considerations that have the existing site will enable the business to expand its informed your offer, safeguarding existing jobs and business viability. recommendation. Additional employment opportunities will be created by the proposed business expansion.
The application includes provision of on site accommodation for seasonal workers to reduce travel to and from the site.
The site is not adjacent to residential use, with the exception of the bungalow with B1077 frontage (assumed to be part of the business operation) and proposed 9 no. temporary residential accommodation units. Consequently, expansion of the business will have minimal impact on residential accommodation further south along the B1077 closer to the town centre.
The scheduled highways improvements at the Brome junction of the B1077 with the A140 are about to commence. When complete traffic congestion around this junction and others at peak times will be reduced. Please note that this form can be submitted electronically on the Councils website. Comments submitted on the website will not be acknowledged but you can check whether they have been received by reviewing comments on the website under the application reference number. Please note that the completed form will be posted on the Councils website and available to view by the public.
General functionality of the highway network will be improved for all users.
In view of the above discussion the current application represents a logical and appropriate location for expansion of this successful local business. 6 Amendments, Clarification or Additional Ensure that the owner of Oak Lodge Retreats, an Information Required adjacent business, is consulted prior to determination of (if holding objection) application as discussed by Economic Development and Planning Officer (06.08.19), with appropriate mitigation if If concerns are raised, can required.. they be overcome with changes? Please ensure any requests are proportionate
7 Recommended conditions
Please note that this form can be submitted electronically on the Councils website. Comments submitted on the website will not be acknowledged but you can check whether they have been received by reviewing comments on the website under the application reference number. Please note that the completed form will be posted on the Councils website and available to view by the public.
From: SM-NE-Consultations (NE)
Dear Sir or Madam
Our Ref: 290587 Your Ref: DC/19/00108
Natural England has no comments to make on this application.
Natural England has not assessed this application for impacts on protected species. Natural England has published Standing Advice which you can use to assess impacts on protected species or you may wish to consult your own ecology services for advice.
Natural England and the Forestry Commission have also published standing advice on ancient woodland and veteran trees which you can use to assess any impacts on ancient woodland.
The lack of comment from Natural England does not imply that there are no impacts on the natural environment, but only that the application is not likely to result in significant impacts on statutory designated nature conservation sites or landscapes. It is for the local planning authority to determine whether or not this application is consistent with national and local policies on the natural environment. Other bodies and individuals may be able to provide information and advice on the environmental value of this site and the impacts of the proposal to assist the decision making process. We advise LPAs to obtain specialist ecological or other environmental advice when determining the environmental impacts of development.
We recommend referring to our SSSI Impact Risk Zones (available on Magic and as a downloadable dataset) prior to consultation with Natural England. Further guidance on when to consult Natural England on planning and development proposals is available on gov.uk at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-planning-authorities-get-environmental-advice
Yours faithfully
Dawn Kinrade Natural England Operations Delivery Consultations Team Hornbeam House Crewe Business Park Electra Way Crewe Cheshire, CW1 6GJ
Tel: 0208 0268349 Email: [email protected] www.gov.uk/natural-england
13 August 2019
Alex Scott Mid Suffolk District Council Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich IP1 2BX
By email only
Thank you for requesting advice on this application from Place Services’ ecological advice service. This service provides advice to planning officers to inform Mid Suffolk District Council planning decisions with regard to potential ecological impacts from development. Any additional information, queries or comments on this advice that the applicant or other interested parties may have, must be directed to the Planning Officer who will seek further advice from us where appropriate and necessary.
Application: DC/19/00108 Location: Chestnuts Farm Langton Green Eye Suffolk IP23 7HL Proposal: Erection of factory with an adjoining two-storey production office, a warehouse extension, a loading dock building, material stockpile and two-storey administration office building. Provision of 9no. caravans for temporary accommodation for seasonal staff. Creation of vehicular access.
Dear Alex,
Thank you for re-consulting Place Services on the above application.
No objection subject to securing biodiversity mitigation and enhancement measures
Summary We have reviewed the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Resource and Environmental Consultants (REC) Ltd., February 2018), Great Crested Newt Survey eDNA Survey (REC Ltd., May 2019) and the Breeding Bird Survey Report (REC Ltd., June 2019) submitted relating to the likely impacts of development on designated sites, protected species and priority species and habitats.
We are satisfied that there is sufficient ecological information available on both Protected and Priority species for determination.
This provides certainty for the LPA of the likely impacts on Protected and Priority species or habitats and, with appropriate mitigation measures secured, the development can be made acceptable.
The mitigation measures identified in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Resource and Environmental Consultants (REC) Ltd., February 2018) and the Breeding Bird Survey Report (REC Ltd.,
June 2019) should be secured and implemented in full. This is necessary to conserve and enhance Protected and Priority Species
As per our letter dated 01/07/19, we are satisfied that the Proposed Landscaping Scheme And Landscape Management Plan (PDC, June 2019) includes the recommended tree species relating to the soil type of the site. However, we note that the landscape management plan has not been proposed to be secured for a minimum of 10 years, as highlighted within Landscape - place services comments, therefore this should be amended.
In addition, we note the provision of ecological enhancement measures within the Proposed Landscaping Scheme and Landscape Management Plan, but technical details have not been submitted. Therefore, a Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy and should still be secured as a condition of any consent. Furthermore, we again query whether any aquatic planting will occur in the new lagoon and remaining waterbodies, as recommended in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Resource and Environmental Consultants (REC) Ltd., February 2018). As a result, we recommend that proposals for suitable aquatic planting should be included in proposed Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy.
This will enable LPA to demonstrate its compliance with its statutory duties including its biodiversity duty under s40 NERC Act 2006.
Impacts will be minimised such that the proposal is acceptable subject to the conditions below based on BS42020:2013.
Submission for approval and implementation of the details below should be a condition of any planning consent.
Recommended conditions:
1. ACTION REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL RECOMMENDATIONS “All mitigation and enhancement measures and/or works shall be carried out in accordance with the details contained in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Resource and Environmental Consultants (REC) Ltd., February 2018) and the Breeding Bird Survey Report (REC Ltd., June 2019) as already submitted with the planning application and agreed in principle with the local planning authority prior to determination.
This may include the appointment of an appropriately competent person e.g. an ecological clerk of works (ECoW,) to provide on-site ecological expertise during construction. The appointed person shall undertake all activities, and works shall be carried out, in accordance with the approved details.”
Reason: To conserve and enhance Protected and Priority species and allow the LPA to discharge its duties under the UK Habitats Regulations, the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 as amended and s40 of the NERC Act 2006 (Priority habitats & species).
2. PRIOR TO SLAB LEVEL: BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY “A Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy for Protected and Priority species shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.
The content of the Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy shall include the following: a) Purpose and conservation objectives for the proposed enhancement measures; b) detailed designs to achieve stated objectives; this should include, where possible, the planting of aquatic plants in the new lagoon and remaining waterbodies onsite, as well as the tree/hedge planting and provision of bird and bat boxes. c) locations of proposed enhancement measures by appropriate maps and plans; d) persons responsible for implementing the enhancement measures; e) details of initial aftercare and long-term maintenance (where relevant).
The works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained in that manner thereafter.”
Reason: To enhance Protected and Priority Species/habitats and allow the LPA to discharge its duties under the s40 of the NERC Act 2006 (Priority habitats & species).
Please contact us with any queries.
Yours sincerely,
Hamish Jackson BSc (Hons) GradCIEEM MRSB Ecological Consultant [email protected]
Place Services provide ecological advice on behalf of Mid Suffolk District Council Please note: This letter is advisory and should only be considered as the opinion formed by specialist staff in relation to this particular matter. Dear Shereen, It appears that Place Services have commented on both of these applications. Consequently, there is no further comment from SWT. Kind regards, Jill Crighton
From: BMSDC Planning Mailbox
Dear Team,
We would have sent yourself a consultation request for the below application on –
DC/19/00108 Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, Eye DC/19/01554 Land Off Hunston Road, Badwell Ash
If you do not wish to comment, please respond to this email. If you intend to provide comments, we look forward to receiving these at your earliest convenience.
Kind regards,
Shereen
Shereen Hales
Customer Service Team Leader
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Working Together
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The Customer Service Team Endeavor House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Sent: 09 August 2019 13:46 To: Alex Scott
Hi Alex,
In regards to the additional reports and drawings submitted on the 23/07/2019, we have no further comments to make and our response dated 10/07/2019 still stands.
If you have any queries, please let me know.
Kind regards,
Ryan Mills BSc (Hons) MSc CMLI Senior Landscape Consultant at Place Services telephone: 03330320591 I mobile: 07775008053 web: www.placeservices.co.uk linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhmills
From: David Pizzey
Alex
I have no objection in principle to this application subject to it being undertaken in accordance with the protection measures outlined in the accompanying arboricultural report. Although a number of trees are proposed for removal they are generally of limited amenity value and need not be a constraint to the development. However, I note a good quality oak (T6) is scheduled for removal which should be incorporated within the design if at all possible (it is listed as both category A & B within the tree survey report). If its retention is not achievable then substantial replacement planting should be secured in mitigation.
Please let me know if you require any further input.
Regards
David Pizzey FArborA Arboricultural Officer Tel: 01449 724555 [email protected] www.babergh.gov.uk and www.midsuffolk.gov.uk Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Working Together
From: Paul Harrison
Alex
The plans have been amended so as to omit the administrative building which gave rise to concerns of heritage impact. In our view the scheme as amended will have little impact on the setting of the listed former farmhouse, and is unlikely to result in material harm in heritage terms.
We wonder if for the sake of clarity the headline description should be amended in line with the scheme drawings.
Please treat this email as the Heritage consultation response.
Paul
Paul Harrison Heritage and Design Officer T 01449 724677 | 07798 781360 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.babergh.gov.uk | www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
The Archaeological Service ______
Resource Management Bury Resource Centre Hollow Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7AY
Philip Isbell Corporate Manager - Development Manager Planning Services Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich IP1 2BX
Enquiries to: Rachael Abraham Direct Line: 01284 741232 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.suffolk.gov.uk
Our Ref: 2019_00108 Date: 21st February 2019
For the Attention of Alex Scott
Dear Mr Isbell
Planning Application DC/19/00108 – Chestnuts Farm, Langton Green, Eye: Archaeology
This site lies in an area of archaeological potential recorded on the County Historic Environment Record, on the edge of Broome Common, which was a focus for medieval and later occupation (TDE 016). Medieval and post-medieval remains have been recorded surrounding the green at other locations. As a result, there is high potential for the discovery of below-ground heritage assets of archaeological importance within this area, and groundworks associated with the development have the potential to damage or destroy any archaeological remains which exist.
There are no grounds to consider refusal of permission in order to achieve preservation in situ of any important heritage assets. However, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (Paragraph 199), any permission granted should be the subject of a planning condition to record and advance understanding of the significance of any heritage asset before it is damaged or destroyed.
In this case the following two conditions would be appropriate:
1. No development shall take place within the area indicated [the whole site] until the implementation of a programme of archaeological work has been secured, in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The scheme of investigation shall include an assessment of significance and research questions; and: a. The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording b. The programme for post investigation assessment c. Provision to be made for analysis of the site investigation and recording d. Provision to be made for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation e. Provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation f. Nomination of a competent person or persons/organisation to undertake the works set out within the Written Scheme of Investigation. g. The site investigation shall be completed prior to development, or in such other phased arrangement, as agreed and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
2. No building shall be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed, submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under part 1 and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition.
REASON: To safeguard archaeological assets within the approved development boundary from impacts relating to any groundworks associated with the development scheme and to ensure the proper and timely investigation, recording, reporting and presentation of archaeological assets affected by this development, in accordance with Core Strategy Objective SO 4 of Mid Suffolk District Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2008) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012).
INFORMATIVE: The submitted scheme of archaeological investigation shall be in accordance with a brief procured beforehand by the developer from Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, Conservation Team.
I would be pleased to offer guidance on the archaeological work required and, in our role as advisor to Mid Suffolk District Council, the Conservation Team of SCC Archaeological Service will, on request of the applicant, provide a specification for the archaeological work required at this site. In this case, an archaeological evaluation will be required to establish the potential of the site and decisions on the need for any further investigation (excavation before any groundworks commence and/or monitoring during groundworks) will be made on the basis of the results of the evaluation.
Further details on our advisory services and charges can be found on our website: http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/archaeology/
Please do get in touch if there is anything that you would like to discuss or you require any further information.
Yours sincerely,
Rachael Abraham
Senior Archaeological Officer Conservation Team
OFFICIAL Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Fire Business Support Team
Floor 3, Block 2 Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich, Suffolk Mid Suffolk District Council IP1 2BX Endeavour House Russell Road Your Ref: Our Ref: FS/F190765 Ipswich Enquiries to: Water Officer IP1 2BX Direct Line: 01473 260588 E-mail: [email protected] Web Address: http://www.suffolk.gov.uk
Date: 01/03/2019
Dear Sir/Madam
Chestnut Farm, Camstar Herbs Ltd, Langton Green, Eye IP23 7HL Planning Application No: DC/19/00108
I refer to the above application.
The plans have been inspected by the Water Officer who has the following comments to make.
Access and Fire Fighting Facilities
Access to buildings for fire appliances and firefighters must meet with the requirements specified in Building Regulations Approved Document B, (Fire Safety), 2006 Edition, incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments Volume 1 - Part B5, Section 11 dwelling houses, and, similarly, Volume 2, Part B5, Sections 16 and 17 in the case of buildings other than dwelling houses. These requirements may be satisfied with other equivalent standards relating to access for firefighting, in which case those standards should be quoted in correspondence.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service also requires a minimum carrying capacity for hard standing for pumping/high reach appliances of 15/26 tonnes, not 12.5 tonnes as detailed in the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document B, 2006 Edition, incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments.
Water Supplies
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service recommends that fire hydrants be installed within this development on a suitable route for laying hose, i.e. avoiding obstructions. However, it is not possible, at this time, to determine the number of fire hydrants required for fire fighting purposes. The requirement will be determined at the water planning stage when site plans have been submitted by the water companies.
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Consultation should be made with the Water Authorities to determine flow rates in all cases.
Should you need any further advice or information on access and firefighting facilities, you are advised to contact your local Building Control in the first instance. For further advice and information regarding water supplies, please contact the Water Officer at the above headquarters.
Yours faithfully
Water Officer
Water Officer Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
c.c. Mr Chris Hancock Plandescill Ltd [email protected]
enc. Sprinkler Letter
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Fire Business Support Team Floor 3, Block 2 Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich, Suffolk Mid Suffolk District Council IP1 2BX Endeavour House Russell Road Ipswich Your Ref: IP1 2BX Our Ref: ENG/AK Enquiries to: Water Officer Direct Line: 01473 260588 E-mail: [email protected] Web Address www.suffolk.gov.uk
Date: 1 March 2019
Planning Ref: DC/19/00108
Dear Sir/Madam
RE: PROVISION OF WATER FOR FIRE FIGHTING ADDRESS: Chestnut Farm, Camstar Herbs Ltd, Langton Green, Eye IP23 7HL DESCRIPTION: Factory, Offices, Warehouse Extension + 9 Seasonal Caravans for Temp Seasonal Staff NO: HYDRANTS POSSIBLY REQUIRED:
If the Planning Authority is minded to grant approval, the Fire Authority will request that adequate provision is made for fire hydrants, by the imposition of a suitable planning condition at the planning application stage.
If the Fire Authority is not consulted at the planning stage, the Fire Authority will request that fire hydrants be installed retrospectively on major developments if it can be proven that the Fire Authority was not consulted at the initial stage of planning.
The planning condition will carry a life term for the said development and the initiating agent/developer applying for planning approval and must be transferred to new ownership through land transfer or sale should this take place.
Fire hydrant provision will be agreed upon when the water authorities submit water plans to the Water Officer for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.
Where a planning condition has been imposed, the provision of fire hydrants will be fully funded by the developer and invoiced accordingly by Suffolk County Council.
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Until Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service receive confirmation from the water authority that the installation of the fire hydrant has taken place, the planning condition will not be discharged.
Should you require any further information or assistance I will be pleased to help.
Yours faithfully
Water Officer
Water Officer Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
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1 Application Number DC/19/00108
2 Date of Response 13/08/2019
3 Responding Officer Name: Hannah Bridges Job Title: Waste Management Officer Responding on behalf of... Waste Services 4 Recommendation (please delete those N/A) No objection subject to conditions
Note: This section must be completed before the response is sent. The recommendation should be based on the information submitted with the application.
5 Discussion Ensure that the development is suitable for a 32 tonne Please outline the Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) to manoeuvre around reasons/rationale behind attached are the vehicle specifications. how you have formed the recommendation. Please refer to any OLYMPUS - 8x4MS Wide - Euro 6 - Smooth Body RCV Data Sheet_20131030.pdf guidance, policy or material considerations that have Presentation points the caravans bins will need to be informed your agreed. recommendation.
6 Amendments, Clarification or Additional Information Required (if holding objection)
If concerns are raised, can they be overcome with changes? Please ensure any requests are proportionate
7 Recommended conditions Meet the conditions in the discussion.
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