1307/17 Land South of Church Farm, Nicks Lane, Brome and Oakley IP23 8AN
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BABERGH/MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMORANDUM TO: Development Control. For the attention of: Sian Bunbury FROM: Ray Bennett, Environmental Protection Team. DATE: 12.5.17 YOUR REF: 1307/17 SUBJECT: Erection of agricultural buildings for the rearing of poultry. ADDRESS: Land South of Church Farm, Nicks Lane, Brome and Oakley, EYE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for the opportunity to comment of the above planning application. Although I have no objection in principle to the proposal; operations of this type and size can give rise to the detriment of residential amenity by way of dust, noise, waste, and odour. Should the application be granted, given the number of birds to be housed on the site the applicant will need to be in receipt of an Environmental Permit from the Environment Agency. This permit relates to and conditions among other matters, environmental issues including noise, odour, dust, and waste generated by the site and is enforced by the Environment Agency. It is noted that the Environment Agency is one of the consultees and when their reply has been received I may wish to comment further. As the Environment Agency permit does not appear to address light pollution directly the following condition is recommended. 1. Light. Any external lighting associated with the development shall be kept to the minimum necessary for the purposes of security and site safety and shall prevent upward and outward light radiation. Thank you Subject:FW: 1307/17 Poultry building. Church Farm, Nicks Lane, Brome and Oakley From: Ray Bennett Sent: 25 September 2017 11:56 To: Sian Bunbury Subject: RE: 1307/17 Poultry building. Church Farm, Nicks Lane, Brome and Oakley Morning Sian I have nothing more to add as the Environment Agency will have to look at the odour aspect of the proposal in their permit. As I said in my original reply, a proposal of this scale could give rise to the detriment of residential amenity by way of dust, noise, waste, and odour but the EA would write the actual permit and conditions as they will enforce them. Let me know if there is anything else. Thanks Ray Ray Bennett Environmental Protection Officer Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Working Together Telephone: 01449 724708 Email: [email protected] From: Iain Farquharson Sent: 26 April 2017 11:07 To: Planning Admin Subject: M3 192863: Consultation on Planning Application 1307/17 Dear Sir Madam We have reviewed the application and note that policy CS3 has not been addressed. This policy requires all non-residential development proposals over 1,000 square metres will be required to integrate renewable energy technology in order to provide at least 10% of their predicted energy requirements and additional sustainable construction measures. The proposal includes a number of belt driven fans via computer controlled mechanical ventilation, the quantity and energy requirement of these items is not specified and could be significant. Details and commitments as to the energy demand of the site and how the 10% energy reduction requirement will be met must be submitted in order to be assessed. The method by which the 10% is achieved may include equipment that affects the layout or appearance of the proposals and are therefore fundamental to the application. Until this information is received the recommendation is refusal. Iain Farquharson Senior Environmental Management Officer Babergh Mid Suffolk Council 01449 724878 [email protected] 11 August 2017 Sian Bunbury Mid Suffolk District Council Council Offices 131 High Street Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8DL By email only Dear Sian Application: 1307/17 Location: Land South of Church Farm Farm, Nicks Lane, Brome And Oakley IP23 8AN Proposal: Erection of agricultural buildings for the rearing of poultry Thank you for re-consulting Place Services on the above application. No objection subject to condition to secure ecological mitigation and biodiversity enhancement measures There is now sufficient ecological information available to understand the likely impacts of development on Protected Species ie Gt crested newts and bats, and Priority species eg lapwing & brown hare. The revised and updated Preliminary Ecological Assessment (Eco-Check, July 2017) indicates that the Gt crested newt eDNA test was negative and confirms that no trees are being removed. This addresses the deficit of information on Protected species. The applicant has now offered habitat management for skylark, lapwing and brown hare and I consider this is adequate to mitigate the likely impacts of development on Priority species for this application. Recommendations The mitigation and enhancement measures identified in the ecological report (Eco-Check, July 2017) should be secured and implemented in full. This is necessary to conserve and enhance Protected and Priority Species particularly bats, hares and farmland birds. Impacts will be minimised such that the proposal is acceptable subject to the conditions below based on BS42020:2013. In terms of biodiversity net gain, the enhancements proposed will contribute to this aim. Submission for approval and implementation of the details below should be a condition of any planning consent. I. PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT: CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (BIODIVERSITY) “No development shall take place (including ground works & vegetation clearance) until a construction environmental management plan (CEMP: Biodiversity) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The CEMP (Biodiversity) shall include the following. a) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities. b) Identification of “biodiversity protection zones”. c) Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid or reduce impacts during construction (may be provided as a set of method statements). d) The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features. e) The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works. f) Responsible persons and lines of communication. g) The role and responsibilities on site of an ecological clerk of works (ECoW) or similarly competent person. h) Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs. The approved CEMP shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.” Reason: To allow the LPA to discharge its duties under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 as amended and s40 of the NERC Act 2006 (Priority habitats & species) II. PRIOR TO OCCUPATION: LIGHTING DESIGN SCHEME “Prior to occupation, a lighting design scheme for biodiversity” shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall identify those features on site that are particularly sensitive for bats and that are likely to cause disturbance along important routes used for foraging; and show how and where external lighting will be installed (through the provision of appropriate lighting contour plans and technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent bats using their territory. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the scheme and maintained thereafter in accordance with the scheme. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the local planning authority.” Please contact me with any queries. Best wishes Sue Hooton CEnv MCIEEM BSc (Hons) Principal Ecological Consultant Place Services at Essex County Council [email protected] 07809 314447 Place Services provide ecological advice on behalf of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Please note: This letter is advisory and should only be considered as the opinion formed by specialist staff in relation to this particular matter. Place Services Essex County Council County Hall, Chelmsford Essex, CM1 1QH T: 0333 013 6840 www.placeservices.co.uk @PlaceServices Planning Services Mid Suffolk District Council, 131 High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8DL 15/05/2017 For the attention of: Sian Bunbury Ref: 1307/17 Land South of Church Farm, Nicks Lane, Brome and Oakley IP23 8AN Thank you for consulting us on the application for the erection of agricultural buildings for the rearing of poultry. This letter sets out our consultation response on the landscape and landscape impact of the planning application and how the proposals relate and respond to the landscape setting and context of the site. Recommendations The main development constraint is to ensure the development is adequately screened from nearby footpath and landscape receptors in a manner that respects and reflects the existing landscape character. The following points highlight our key recommendations for the submitted proposals: 1) A landscape strategy needs to be produced to accompany this application which reflects findings from the Landscape Visual Impact Assessment. The application fails to show an adequate planting mitigation proposal such as a landscape strategy plan showing location, extent and indicative plant species appropriate to the existing landscape character. It should also include proposals to strengthened existing hedgerows with new planting. The site