Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Freeman, Pilkington & Williamson.

Councillor Stenhouse declared a personal interest in items 6 and 7, as she is a Director of Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust and reported that she would not vote on both items.

Councillor Jeal declared a personal interest in items 6 & 7 as he was a member of CAMRA which had campaigned to keep the Iron Duke as a public house and he would leave the chamber whilst both items were determined.

The minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2026 were confirmed as a true record.

The Chair reported that there were no matters arising form the above minutes which were not covered elsewhere on the agenda.

The Committee received and considered the report and the addendum report from the Planning Officer.

The Planning Officer reported that the application was for the Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved plans and documents), 21 (Landscaping scheme) and 27 (External materials) of pp 06/23/0507/F (Construction of 65 affordable dwellings) - To amend the approved layout plan around Plots 63-65, 18-19, amend window colour, and amend brick types. The proposal concerns new residential development of more than 25 dwellings at a site of more than 1ha in area. It was advertised as being a departure from the Local Plan and is recommended for approval.

The Planning Officer reported that it was recommended that permission be granted subject to recommended conditions and securing the previous permission’s planning obligations within a Deed of Variation Agreement, the recommended conditions as listed at Section 11 of the published Agenda Report (to be modified, amended or added to as may prove necessary), and, the Substitution of Condition 28 in the published Agenda Report with the replacement Condition 28 detailed at paragraph 4.3 of the Addendum Report.  

Councillor Jeal asked for clarification as to when the Council was approached and informed of the proposed change to the colour of the inferior bricks. The Planning officer reported that the Council was informed of this circa last Christmas time.

Councillor Jeal asked if the developer had stopped construction until a solution to the brick problem could be sorted. The Planning Officer advised that she understood that they had but Councillor Jeal may, at the Chair's discretion, consider redirecting his question to the applicants agent who would be able to answer it more accurately.

Councillor Jeal asked that if the development had carried on being built out whilst the issue of the brick colour was sorted, and the Council did not agree with the new choice of brick, would the Council be within its rights to have the houses demolished. The Planning Officer reported that Officers had given weight to the fact that the homes were all affordable housing units which were much needed in the northern parishes and that demolition was not considered appropriate in this case.

Councillor Boyd asked if there had been any homes completed with the faulty bricks, and if so, had their been any complaints from the home-buyers. The Planning Officer reported that there had been no homes completed with the faulty brick.

Ms Christina Hack, applicants agent, addressed the Committee. Ms Hack reported that the faulty brick product, which caused seepage into the mortar, had been withdrawn from Crocus Homes. The new brick choice was acceptable for the locality and would not compromise the quality of design and she respectfully asked that Members approve the application.

Councillor Jeal asked Ms Hack if the company which had produced the faulty brick had offered to compensate Crocus Homes. Ms Hack reported that the manufacturer had visited the site three times to try and find a solution to the black brick dust from leeching into the mortar but were unable to provide a solution. Crocus Homes had informed the Council of the issue in late December 2025 and had submitted this application to find a solution as quickly as possible and had taken the view to continue with the construction programme in the meantime.

Councillor Capewell proposed that the application be approved. This motion was seconded by Councillor Jeal.

Following a vote, it was RESOLVED:-

That application number 06/25/1015/VCF be APPROVED and authority is delegated to Officers to grant planning permission subject to:-

(i) First securing completion of the draft Deed of Variation of the existing Section 106 Agreement to ensure that the planning obligations previously approved under application 06/23/0507/F and which are being revised under application reference 06/25/0856/DOV are also tied to this application; 

and,

(ii) The recommended conditions as listed at Section 11 of the published Agenda Report (to be modified, amended or added to as may prove necessary), and,

(iii) Substitution of Condition 28 in the published Agenda Report with the replacement Condition 28 detailed at paragraph 4.3 of the Addendum Report.  

CARRIED.

Councillor Jeal left the meeting at 19:00.

The Committee received and considered the report and the addendum report from the Planning Officer.

The Chair reported that the Planning Officer would report on applications 6 & 7 at the same time but that the recommendations would be taken separately.

The Planning Officer reported that the application is for the Variation of Condition 2 of pp 06/24/0972/F (Change of use and conversion of the public house (sui generis use) into a mixed-use premises (sui generis) comprising restaurant and public house uses at ground floor, and two 1-and 2-bedroom independent and self-contained holiday let units at first floor, and retained public house use at basement level. External alterations to the facades including installation of new windows and doors, replacement bay window, installation of external staircase, erection of a single storey extension and first floor balcony above, construction of two raised dining terraces with associated walls and balustrades, construction of new access ramp, associated alterations to car park, accesses and building curtilage.) - Amendments to approved plans including change in external staircase design, alterations to rear extension, terrace walls and balustrades, installation of plant equipment within service yard, and alterations to landscaping and car park layout. This is a Connected application – the applicant is Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust.

The Planning Officer reported that since the publication of the agenda report, that British Archaeology had responded to the Council and supported the application. The Conservation Officer had agreed that the details of the new windows would be acceptable and the details of the collapsible stairs on the roof needed to be provided prior to installation and use. 

The Planning Officer reported that it wa recommended that application 06/25/0833/VCF be APPROVED and authority is delegated to Officers to grant planning permission subject to:-

(i) Resolving matters of detail required by proposed Condition 8 (unless the applicant confirms that they would rather have these matters conditioned).

(ii) Conditions listed at Section 19 of the Agenda Report (and indicated in the Addendum Report).

(iii) Removing the need to agree window details from proposed Condition 7(c).

(iv) Adding a requirement to agree external stair details to proposed Condition 7; and

(v) Adding a new condition - to prevent permanent installation of the proposed collapsable stairs.

Councillor Galer reported that the installation of heavy duty hardware, for example, plant to chill beer, to the premise could be difficult as to not harm the appearance of the listed building. The Planning Officer reported that the ducting which was proposed to reach the storage yard would have a detrimental effect on the fabric of the building.

Councillor Williamson, Chair of the GYPT, addressed the meeting and assured the Committee that there was a contingency for the proposed works in the budget. The air ducting unit was very large to deal with grease, smoke and smells. However, the GYPT was caught between the overlap of two Conservation Officers being in post; one wanted the unit sited on the roof and the other wanted the unit sited in the yard. If the unit was to be installed on the roof, this would look awful so the decision was taken at a cost of an additional £37k budget to re-site it in the storage yard. The GYPT was hopeful to open the establishment at Easter and funding rules meant that the allotted £240k budget had to be spent within the next 20 days. Councillor Williamson asked the Committee to approve both applications tonight as the project was time-sensitive.

Councillor Boyd reported that the premises had been vacant for far too long and it was imperative that it reopened as soon as possible and he moved that the application be approved. This motion was seconded by Councillor Lawn.

Following a vote, it was RESOLVED:-

That application number 06/25/0833/VCF be APPROVED and authority is delegated to Officers to grant planning permission subject to:-

(i) Resolving matters of detail required by proposed Condition 8 (unless the applicant confirms that they would rather have these matters conditioned).

(ii) Conditions listed at Section 19 of the Agenda Report (and indicated in the Addendum Report).

(iii) Removing the need to agree window details from proposed Condition 7(c).

(iv) Adding a requirement to agree external stair details to proposed Condition 7; and

(v) Adding a new condition - to prevent permanent installation of the proposed collapsable stairs.

CARRIED.

The Committee received and considered the report and addendum report. This application had been reported as part of the previous item.

The Planning Officer reported that the application is for alterations, restoration and refurbishment works to facilitate change of use of the public house into a mixed-use premises of restaurant and public house at ground floor, two holiday lets units at first floor, retained public house use at basement level. External alterations to the facades including installation of new windows and doors, replacement windows, installation of external spiral staircase, erection of a single storey extension and first floor balcony above, strengthening works to roof and installation of plant equipment, construction of two raised dining terraces, walls and balustrades, new access ramp. Amendments to the internal layout including removal of existing and installation of new dividing walls.

This is an amended proposal to replace listed building consent 06/24/0973/LB, introducing: including change in external staircase design, alterations to rear extension, terrace walls and balustrades, installation of plant equipment within service yard, and alterations to landscaping. This is a Connected application as the applicant is Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust.

The Planning Officer reported that application 06/25/0830/LB is recommended to be APPROVED and authority is delegated to Officers to grant listed building consent subject to:-

i. Resolving matters of detail required by proposed Conditions 3 and 4 (unless the applicant confirms that they would rather have these matters conditioned).

ii. Conditions listed at Section 15 of the Agenda Report (and indicated in the Addendum Report).

iii. Removing the need to agree window details from proposed Condition 3.

iv. Adding a requirement to agree external stair details to proposed Condition 3; and

v. Adding a new condition - to prevent permanent installation of the proposed collapsible stairs.

Councillor Boyd moved that the application be approved. This was seconded by Councillor Lawn.

Following a vote, it was RESOLVED:-

That application 06/25/0830/LB be APPROVED and authority is delegated to Officers to grant listed building consent subject to:-


(i) Resolving matters of detail required by proposed Conditions 3 and 4 (unless the applicant confirms that they would rather have these matters conditioned).


(ii) Conditions listed at Section 15 of the Agenda Report (and indicated in the Addendum Report).


(iii) Removing the need to agree window details from proposed Condition 3.


(iv) Adding a requirement to agree external stair details to proposed Condition 3; and


(v) Adding a new condition - to prevent permanent installation of the proposed collapsible stairs.

CARRIED.

Councillor Jeal returned to the committee meeting at 19:19.

The Committee received and considered the report and addendum report from the Planning Officer.

The Planning Officer reported that the application is for the variation of Condition 2 and references to approved plans of pp 06/24/0213/F (Extension to provide new Family Entertainment Centre and lower-level car parking; Associated demolition works; Extension of pier decking.) - Amendment to approved elevation designs to add fire escape doors and new glazing. This is a Connected Application as the application site is owned by the Borough Council.

The Planning Officer reported that as the Resilience Officer had objected to the submitted Flood Response plan, condition 7 would remain as detailed in the committee report.

The Planning Officer reported that the application 06/25/0928/VCF is recommended for  APPROVAL and that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions listed at Section 19 of the published Agenda Committee Report.

The Chair reported that the Flood Report looked to be a "cut and paste" document which did not relate solely to the application. The Planning Officer agreed with the Chair and reported that the document required further tailoring.

Councillor Boyd proposed that the application be approved. This motion was seconded by Councillor Mogford.

Following a vote, it was RESOLVED:-

That application number 06/25/0928/VCF be APPROVED and that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions listed at Section 19 of the published Agenda Committee Report.

CARRIED.

The Chair reported that there was no other business being of sufficient urgency to warrant consideration at the meeting.