8 October 2025
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Planning Committee
Minutes of a meeting of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday, 8 October 2025
* Cllr Christine Ward (Chairman)
* Cllr Barry Rickman (Vice-Chairman)
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Councillors: |
Councillors:
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* Jack Davies * Philip Dowd * Richard Frampton Matthew Hartmann * David Hawkins * Dave Penny
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* Joe Reilly * Janet Richards * John Sleep * Malcolm Wade * Phil Woods
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*Present
Officers Attending:
Vivienne Baxter, Hannah Chalmers, Graeme Felstead, James Gilfillan, Justina Hudson, Barry Rivers, Joe Tyler and Mark Wyatt.
Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Hartmann.
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Minutes
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RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2025 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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Declarations of Interest |
Cllr Dowd disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that as a member of the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he passed comment on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that, as a member of the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council, he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he passed comment on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr Richards disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10939 and explained that the application site was within her Ward however she had not participated in any Planning Committee meetings regarding this matter nor had she passed comment on the application. She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr Sleep disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application TPO/0011/25, Land Rear of 37, 39 and 41 Tennyson Road. He explained that he used to live near to the site of the trees when younger and therefore had local knowledge of the site and trees in question. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and vote.
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Planning Applications for Committee Decision |
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6 Lime Close, Dibden Purlieu, Hythe, SO45 4RD (Application No. 25/10589) |
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Details:
Change of use of outbuilding to Fitness studio / Gym (Retrospective).
Public Participants:
Mr Jepson (Applicant)
Comment:
Cllr Dowd disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he passed comment on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he passed comment on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote..
Decision:
Refuse.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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Land off Trotts Lane, Marchwood, SO40 4UE (Application No. 25/10429) |
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Details:
Change of use of land to a travellers caravan site; erection of x2no. day rooms and placement of x2no. mobile homes and x2no. touring caravans.
Public Participants:
None.
Comment:
The Case Officer provided a short verbal update, with reference to the Committee Updates published 7 October 2025, and explained that a corrected ‘Red Line’ site plan was circulated.
Cllr Rickman left the room briefly during the item and therefore did not vote.
Decision:
Refuse.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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1 Grange Close, Everton, Hordle, SO41 0TY (Application No. 25/10544) |
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Details:
Two dwellings; extend access; car port; landscaping; demolition of existing.
Public Participants:
Mr G Bradford – Kingston Studio (Agent)
Mr Morad Errhioui (Objector)
Cllr Warne Hollard – Hordle Parish Council
Comment:
As per the Committee Updates.
Decision:
Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to GRANT PERMISSION subject to:
i) the completion of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure Habitat Mitigation, Bird Aware Solent and Air Quality Monitoring
ii) the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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Whitsbury Stables, Fordingbridge Road, Whitsbury, SP6 3QB (Application No. 24/10939) |
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Details:
Demolition of existing dwelling and barn, partial demolition and conversion of existing racing stables and erection of give dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping.
Public Participants:
Ms Jeffries – Chapman Lily Planning Ltd (Agent)
Comment:
Cllr J Davies left the meeting and therefore did not participate in this item or subsequent items.
Cllr Rickman left the room briefly during the item and therefore did not vote.
Decision:
Refuse.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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Land of 37, 39 & 41 Tennyson Road, Totton (TPO/0011/25) |
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Details:
Tree Preservation Order.
Public Participants:
Miss K Green (Supporter)
Ms Sam Martin (Objector) – Statement read out by Democratic Services Officer.
Comment:
Cllr J Davies left the meeting and therefore did not participate in this item.
Decision:
That the TPO be confirmed.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report. |
CHAIRMAN