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Ferguson Way, Kesgrave, IP5 2FZ | 01473 625 179 | Planning & Development19 October 20266.15pm |
KESGRAVE TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 19 OCTOBER 2026 AT THE TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE, FERGUSON WAY, KESGRAVE.
Present:
In attendance:
Apologies: Councillor Avtar Athwall
The meeting commenced at 6.15pm. The Chair took the fire safety procedure notice as read.
1. Welcome and Apologies for Absence
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies were received and accepted from Councillor Athwall for personal reasons.
2. Declarations of Interest
Councillors Gibson, Beecroft-Smith, Ogden, Ling and Cook all declared that they had no interests to declare.
3. Minutes of the last Meeting held on the 21 September 2026
Resolved: It was unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the meeting held on 21 September 2026 as a true and accurate record. Councillor Cook abstained from the vote as he was not present at the meeting. The Chair duly signed the minutes.
4. Clerks/Officer Report/Update
The Town Clerk confirmed that the second round of the ESC Local Plan ‘Call for Sites’ has commenced. It was also noted the current ESC planning guide had been circulated with the agenda papers for information.
5. Members of the Public
There were no members of the public present.
6. Copy Letters of Objection/In Support/Observations
The Town Clerk confirmed that no letters had been received directly by the office.
7. Schedule of Planning Proposals
a. DC/26/2051/FUL, Foxhall Stadium Foxhall Road - Construction of a new access to provide an additional means of entrance to and egress from Bell Lane to the Ipswich Speedway (part retrospective)
Resolved: The Committee noted that the application had returned as part-retrospective and that the primary reason for the new access was to gain full control over the entrance, which is currently on jointly owned land. Members reiterated their support for the comments made by the Highways Authority concerning traffic flow at the Bell Lane junction. It was agreed to maintain the previous position of having no objection, with nothing further to add to the previous comments submitted.
b. DC/26/3407/VOC, 6 Laurel Avenue - Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/26/0810/FUL - Change of material from render to buff brick
Resolved: Members noted the variation was to change the external material from render to brick. The Committee had no objection to this proposal.
c. DC/26/3447/OUT, 20 Falmouth Close - Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - Erection of a detached single-storey dwelling
Resolved: The Committee discussed the proposal. While the proposed access was noted as being narrow, it was considered that there were other similar precedents in the town. It was felt that the proposal was not out of keeping with the density of the area. It was agreed to make a recommendation of No Objection at this stage, pending a full application.
d. DC/26/3503/FUL, 53 Penzance Road - Single storey side extension
Resolved: Members noted the proposal and that the application stated it was within permitted development rights. The Committee had no objection to this proposal.
8. Schedule of Planning Decisions
a. DC/26/2775/PNH, 1 St Lawrence Green - Prior Notification (Householder), Single storey rear extension. ESC permitted this application on 21 September 2026.
The decision was received and noted.
9. Possible Referral to Planning Committee (LPA) as opposed to Officer Delegated
The Town Clerk reported there were no referrals.
10. Other/Urgent Communications
A query was raised regarding the opening hours of the pump track. The Town Clerk confirmed that the facility should be open during daylight hours and that closing time is now 4.00pm due to the darker evenings.
11. Suggestions for the Press and Social Media
It was agreed there were no items to be put forward.
12. Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting was confirmed as Monday 2 November 2026 at 6.15pm. The Chair noted he would be absent and Councillor Cook agreed to chair the meeting in his absence.
13. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Members were reminded to submit any potential agenda items to the Town Clerk.
The meeting closed at 6.32pm.
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