Burnham Market has earned itself the nickname of "Chelsea-on-Sea" due to the large number of Londoners buying up second homes to enjoy its array of boutiques and fancy restaurants
Shortly afterwards, a ‘special motion’ was applied for to rescind the May decision and discuss the plans again - this time, allowing shareholding councillors to vote.
Richard Jenkinson, former parish chairman at Wickham Market, was voted in as planning committee chair
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The only exception was for Mr Jenkinson - who was banned from taking part in discussion or voting because his pub shares are so significant he had to declare a pecuniary interest.
Parish chairman Ivor French told Thursday’s meeting that a decision to hold another vote had come after advice from the Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC).