11 March 2026
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Planning Committee
Minutes of a meeting of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday, 11 March 2026
* Cllr Christine Ward (Chairman) and * Cllr Barry Rickman (Leader)
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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, Kate Cattermole, Jessica Cooke, Jacky Dawe, James Gilfillan, Justina Hudson, Hannah McDougall, Joe Tyler and Mark Wyatt
Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs J Davies and M Hartmann.
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Minutes |
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2026 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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Declarations of Interest |
Cllr Reilly declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10422 as the local ward member. He had not expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore concluded there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr Richards declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 23/10692 as the local ward member. She had not expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore concluded there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr Hawkins declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 23/10692 as the local ward member. He had not expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore concluded there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
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Planning Applications for Committee Decision |
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Land south of Salisbury Road, Calmore, Netley Marsh, SO40 2RQ (Application 25/10422) |
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Details:
Outline application with all matters reserved except for access from Salisbury Road for a phased residential development of up to 93 dwellings, to include a policy compliant mix of private and affordable homes (Use Class C3), associated infrastructure including vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access, areas of open space, ANRG and play provision, sustainable drainage and landscaping.
Public Participants:
Mr Stuart Garnett, Shorewood Homes (Applicant)
Dr Chris Lyons, SLR Consulting Limited (Agent)
Mr Whetren (Objector)
Comment:
Cllr Reilly declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10422 as the local ward member. He had not expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore concluded there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
The Case Officer referred Members to the written update and also provided a further verbal update at the meeting.
The verbal update referred to the receipt of further correspondence from the NHS, reiterating their earlier representation where they claimed they have had justifiably demonstrated that they should receive a financial contribution in order to mitigate the potential impact the development would have on local NHS services – specifically the proposed expansion of Forest Gate Surgery. The Case Officer explained, referencing section ‘I’ (Other Matters) of the report that as the Local Planning Authority, the Council did not agree with this stance from the NHS and were not satisfied that a financial contribution was robustly justified by the NHS to be included as a planning obligation within the Section106 agreement. This latest representation from the NHS did not change the Council’s stance on the scheme nor the recommendation.
Decision:
Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to GRANT PERMISSION subject to:
i. the prior completion of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure the matters as set out in the report.
ii. The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional / amended conditions or variation to the heads of terms as deemed necessary by the Service Manager (Development Management), having regard to the continuing Section 106 discussions to ensure consistency between the two sets of provisions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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Maple Field Farm, Martin Road, Martin, SP6 3LR (Application 23/10692) |
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Details:
Convert redundant agricultural building into two holiday units; add pergolas and bay windows; demolish existing polytunnel
Public Participants:
None.
Comment:
Decision:
Refuse.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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Shorefield Country Park, Shorefield Road, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0LH (Application 25/10649) |
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Details:
Change of 12 touring caravan pitches to 12 static caravan pitches, alongside the relocation of ten static caravan pitches within the site.
Public Participants:
Mr James Blake, Ken Parke Planning Consultants (Agent)
Mr Chris Rustom (Objector)
Cllr David Royle, Milford On Sea Parish Council.
Comment:
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 or Unilateral Undertaking to secure:
· New Forest Habitat Mitigation contributions; and · Bird aware contributions
ii. The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional / amended conditions or variation to the Heads of Terms as deemed necessary by the Service Manager (Development Management), having regard to the continuing Section 106 discussions to ensure consistency between the two sets of provisions
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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67 Wainsford Road, Everton, Hordle, SO41 0UD (Application 25/11151) |
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Details:
Detached outbuilding to the rear.
Public Participants:
None.
Comment:
Cllr Hawkins declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/11151 as the local ward member. He had not expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore concluded there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Decision:
Grant permission subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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61 Barton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7PJ (Application 25/11128) |
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Details:
Roof alterations in association with new first floor; partial demolition of existing structure; front & rear single-storey extensions; side dormer and rooflights.
Public Participants:
Mr Paul Manning (Applicant)
Cllr Rob Maynard, New Milton Town Council.
Comment:
Decision:
That Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management for receipt of and consideration of a Phase 2 ecology survey and then to GRANT PERMISSION subject to conditions drafted by Officers (to include: 3 years to implement, schedule of plans, obscure glass to dormer window, materials to match).
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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Beach Hut 315, Hordle Cliff, Milford-on-Sea (Application 25/10215) |
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Details:
Replacement decking with balustrade and steps.
Public Participants:
Cllr David Royle, Milford On Sea Parish Council
Comment:
Decision:
Grant permission subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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Forest Farm, Barnes Lane, Milford-on-Sea, SO41 0RR (Application 25/11153) |
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Details:
Change of use of land for use as storage – open storage shipping containers and vehicles. (Retrospective).
Public Participants:
Mrs S Crawford (Applicant), Statement to be read
Cllr Fran Carpenter Hampshire County Councillor, Milford On Sea
Cllr David Royle, Milford On Sea Parish Council
Comment:
Decision:
Refuse.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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57 & 59 Ashley Road, New Milton, BH25 6AZ (Application 25/10969) |
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Details:
Side & rear extensions to form maisonette. Removal of existing garage. Fenestration alterations, external staircase, and parking.
Public Participants:
Ms Sally Laven on behalf of Mr Ian Evans (Objector)
Cllr Rob Maynard, New Milton Town Council
Comment:
Decision:
Grant permission subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report. |
CHAIRMAN