Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

Apologies

 

 

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs D Andrews (Chairman), Holding and Sevier.

 

 

The Vice-Chairman (Cllr C V Ward) in the Chair

 

 

29.

Minutes

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 9 December 2015 as a correct record.

 

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 December 2015 be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

 

 

30.

Declarations of Interest

To note any declarations of interest made by members in connection with an agenda item.  The nature of the interest must also be specified.

 

Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.

 

 

Minutes:

Cllr Carpenter disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 15/11599 as a member of the Beach Hut Board, which had dealt with this issue.

 

Cllr Davis disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 15/11647, 15/ 11545 and 15/11584 as a member of Totton and Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications.  He disclosed a further, common law, interest in application 15/11545 as he had expressed a firm view on the application.

 

Cllr L Harris disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 15/11647, 15/ 11545 and 15/11584 as a member of Totton and Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications.  He disclosed a further, common law, interest in application 15/11545 as he had expressed a firm view on the application.

 

Cllr Hoare disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 15/11495 as a member of Marchwood Parish Council which had commented on the application.

 

Cllr Penson disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 15/11415, 15/11442, 15/11533, 15/11548 and 15/11598 as a member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the applications.

 

Cllr Rippon-Swaine disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 15/11018, 15/11019 and 15/11067 as a member of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the applications.

 

Cllr Rostand disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 15/11415, 15/11442, 15/11533, 15/11548 and 15/11598 as a member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the applications.

 

Cllr Thierry disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 15/11018, 15/11019 and 15/11067 as a member of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the applications.

 

Cllr Wappet disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications15/11072 and 15/11352 as a member of Fawley Parish Council which had commented on the applications.

 

Cllr C Ward disclosed a common law interest in application 15/11545 as she had expressed a firm view on the application.

 

Cllr White disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 15/11415, 15/11442, 15/11533, 15/11548 and 15/11598 as a member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the applications.

 

 

31.

Medium Term Financial Plan and Annual Budget 2016/17 pdf icon PDF 70 KB

To consider the draft budget for 2016/17 and to comment to the Cabinet.

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the Medium Term Financial Plan and the Committee’s annual budget for 2016/17.  Members noted the net reduction of £28,000 in the budget compared to 2015/16 and were advised of the sources of the key variations that had been identified.   In answer to questions members were advised that, as the number of planning applications received increased, the Committee’s net budget for processing planning applications improved with the receipt of greater fee income.

 

It was agreed that a breakdown on the number of planning applications and planning appeals dealt with would be circulated to the Committee.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet be advised that this Committee has no comments to make.

 

 

32.

Planning Applications for Committee Decision

To determine the applications set out below:

 

 

32a

Finn M'Couls, 25 Market Place, Ringwood (Application 15/11018) pdf icon PDF 3 MB

Single-storey rear extension; terrace; bike/bin store; refurbish coach house and use as B&B accommodation; access from Strides Lane, boundary wall; entrance gates; parking

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Single-storey rear extension; terrace; bike/bin store; refurbish coach house and use as B&B accommodation; access from Strides Lane; boundary wall; entrance gates; parking

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Hayward – Applicant

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

Ringwood Town Council recommended permission as their previous concerns had largely been addressed. They remained concerned about the proposed access to Strides Lane.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Rippon-Swaine and Thierry disclosed non pecuniary interests as members of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the application. They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(a)).

 

 

 

 

32b

Finn M'Couls, 25 Market Place, Ringwood (Application 15/11019) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Single-storey rear extension; terrace; bike/bin store; open front entrance; block side door; reglaze window; remove stud walls; create door into kitchen and hatch; remove front bar; refurbish coach house; rooflight; create window; staircase; stud walls; create bathroom; boundary wall; entrance gates (application for Listed Building Consent)

 

Recommended: Listed Building Consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Single-storey rear extension; terrace; bike/bin store; open front entrance; block side door; reglaze window; remove stud walls; create door into kitchen and hatch; remove front bar; refurbish coach house; rooflight; create window; staircase; stud walls; create bathroom; boundary wall; entrance gates (Application for Listed Building Consent)

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Hayward – Applicant

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

Ringwood Town Council recommended permission as their previous concerns had largely been addressed. They remained concerned about the proposed access to Strides Lane.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Rippon-Swaine and Thierry disclosed non pecuniary interests as members of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the application. They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Listed Building consent granted

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(b)).

 

 

 

 

32c

2 West Street, Ringwood (Application 15/11067) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Display 4 awning signs; wall mounted letter sign (Advertisement Consent)

 

Recommended: Grant Advertisement Consent, subject to conditions.

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Display 4 awning signs; wall mounted letter sign

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

None

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

The Conservation Officer raised no objection to the strip lighting proposed.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Rippon-Swaine and Thierry disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the application.  They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Advertisement consent granted.

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(c)).

 

 

 

 

32d

Devon Way, 11 Lime Kiln Lane and Land Rear of 201-209 Long Lane, Holbury, Fawley (Application 15/11072) pdf icon PDF 4 MB

7 houses; access; demolition of existing (Outline application with details only of access)

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

7 houses; access; demolition of existing

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Beavan – Applicant’s Agent

Mr MacDonald –Objector’s Agent.

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

The County Highways Engineer confirmed that the parking and access arrangements were acceptable, following additional comments from a local resident.

 

The Ecologist confirmed that Condition 7 would adequately safeguard any protected species on the site, although the site had not been identified as suitable for stag beetles, following comments from the same local resident.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllr Wappet disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Fawley Parish Council which had commented 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.

 

The officer’s recommendation was amended by updating Condition 11 to refer to a new plan.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(d)), with condition 11 amended by deleting reference to plan nos. 5015.001 and 5105.001Rev B and adding 5105.001 Rev C.

 

 

 

 

32e

6 High Street, Fordingbridge (Application 15/11296) pdf icon PDF 3 MB

First and second floor rear extensions to create 2 flats; fenestration alterations

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

First and second floor rear extensions to create 2 flats; fenestration

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

None

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

None

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(e)).

 

 

 

 

32f

19 Long Lane, Holbury, Fawley (Application 15/11352) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Display 2 non-illuminated post mounted signs (Application for Advertisement Consent)

 

Recommended: Refuse

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Display 2 non-illuminated post mounted signs

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

None

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllr Wappet disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Fawley Parish Council which had commented 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.

 

The officer’s recommendation was amended to allow Reason for refusal 2 to be reworded to make it clearer that the loss of protected trees would lead to a loss of local amenity.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Refused

 

 

 

 


Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(f)), with Reason 2 reworded to make it clearer that the loss of protected trees would cause a loss of local amenity.

 

 

 

 

32g

Land of Compton House and Sarum House; Blackwater Drive, Totton (Application 15/11647) pdf icon PDF 6 MB

35 flats in 2 blocks; carport; bin and cycle stores; parking; enhancements to public open space; landscaping

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

35 flats in 2 blocks; carport; bin and cycle stores; parking; enhancements to public open space; landscaping

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Phasey – Applicant’s Agent

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

Cllrs Britton, Penman and Cleary (Portfolio Holder for Housing and Communities) had written in support of the application.

 

The Highways Engineer confirmed that the car parking provision complied with policy guidelines and that there would be adequate vehicle turning space on site. The local highway network could accommodate the additional traffic generated.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Davis and L Harris disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Totton and Eling Town Council which had commented on the application.  They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

The Committee was advised that the Environment Agency had not yet responded to the consultation on this application.  The recommendation was amended to Head of Planning and Transportation authorised to grant consent following the receipt of their comments.  In addition, the conditions needed to be updated to take account of amended plans.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Head of Planning and Transportation authorised to grant planning consent.

 

 

 

 


Negotiations/

Agreements/

Conditions:

Subject to such conditions as he deems appropriate, including those set out in the report (Item 3(g)), with additional conditions to address any issues that may be raised by the Environment Agency

 

 

 

 

32h

55 High Street, Lymington (Application 15/11415) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Display 1 non-illuminated wall mounted sign (Application for Listed Building Consent)

 

Recommended: Listed Building Consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Display non-illuminated wall mounted sign (Application for Listed Building Consent)

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

None

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Penson, Rostand and White disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the application. They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

The Committee was advised of corrections to the planning history of the site.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Listed Building consent granted.

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(h)).

 

 

 

 

32i

New Farm, Midgham Road, Fordingbridge (Application 15/11440) pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Retention of dwelling.

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions.

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Retention of dwelling

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Pollard – Applicant’s Agent.

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

None

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(i)).

 

 

 

 

32j

Land of Oakwood, 7 Rookes Lane, Lymington (Application 15/11442) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

House; access alterations; parking

 

Recommended: Refuse

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

House; access alterations; parking

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Ms Evans – Applicant’s Agent

Mr Bryer – Objector’s Agent

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Penson, Rostand and White disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the application. They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Refused

 

 

 

 


Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(j)).

 

 

 

 

32k

Butt Lawn Farm, Frog Lane, Fordingbridge (Application 15/11455) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission 08/92978 to allow temporary residential accommodation whilst not in holiday use between 1st October and 31st March in any year

 

Recommended: Consent to variation of Condition

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Variation of Condition 3 of Planning permission 08/92978 to allow temporary residential accommodation whilst not in holiday use between 1 October and 31 March in any year.

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

None

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

None

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Variation of condition granted.

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(k)).

 

 

 

 

32l

57 Kennard Road, New Milton (Application 15/11710) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Single-storey rear extension; fenestration alterations; rooflights

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Single-storey rear extension; fenestration alterations; rooflights

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

None

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

None

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(l)).

 

 

 

 

32m

9 Woodpecker Drive, Marchwood (Application 15/11495) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

First floor front and side extension; porch extension; fenestration alterations

 

Recommended: Refuse

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

First floor front and side extension; porch extension; fenestration alterations

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Miss Crockett - Applicant

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

1 additional letter from the applicant.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllr Hoare disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Marchwood Parish Council which had commented 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.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Refused.

 

 

 

 


Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(m)).

 

 

 

 

32n

Autumn Tints, Spring Road, Lymington (Application 15/11533) pdf icon PDF 3 MB

House; access; parking; extension to garage; boundary wall; fence; demolition of existing

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

House; access; parking; extension to garage; boundary wall; fence; demolition of existing

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Paley – Applicant’s Agent

Mr Mack - Objector

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Penson, Rostand and White disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the application. They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

The officer’s recommendation was amended by updating Condition 2 to refer to amended plans

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(n)) with condition 2 amended by P1508:03 rev ? being replaced by P1508:03 rev 0 and P1508:09 rev 0 added.

 

 

 

 

32o

120 Commercial Road, Totton (Application 15/11545) pdf icon PDF 3 MB

Use of land for car sales and waiting for repair; demolition of existing building

 

Recommended: Refuse

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Use of land for car sales and waiting for repair; demolition of existing building

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Cotton - Objector

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

2 additional letters and 2 petition (total 28 signatures) objecting to the proposal, in the same terms as set out in paragraph 10 of the report.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Davis and L Harris disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Totton and Eling Town Council which had commented on the application. Cllrs Davis, L Harris and C Ward had each expressed firm views in respect of this application and concluded that, as they could be perceived to have a pre-determined view, there were grounds under common law to prevent them taking part in the consideration and they abstained from voting.  Cllr Davis made a statement opposing the application.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Refused

 

 

 

 


Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(o)).

 

 

 

 

32p

32 Chiltern Drive, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton (Application 15/11547) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Single-storey side and rear extension; fenestration alteration

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Single-storey side and rear extension; fenestration alteration

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

None

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

1 additional letter and supporting photographs from the applicant.

 

 

 

 

Comment:

The report was corrected by the insertion of the word “not” after “to” in paragraph 14.6 line 4.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(p)).

 

 

 

 

32q

4 Mayflower Close, Lymington (Application 15/11548) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Raise, extend and alter roof in association with first floor extension; two-storey rear extension; dormers; fenestration alterations; cladding

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Raise, extend and alter roof in association with first floor extension; two-storey rear extension; dormers; fenestration alterations; cladding

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Rhoades – Applicant’s Agent.

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Penson, Rostand and White disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the application. They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(q)).

 

 

 

 

32r

32 Ringwood Road, Totton (Application 15/11584) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Continued use as hand car wash and valeting facility

 

Recommended: Temporary permission, subject to conditions.

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Continued use as hand car wash and valeting facility

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Powrie – Applicant’s Agent

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Davis and L Harris disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Totton and Eling Town Council which had commented on the application.  They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Temporary planning consent granted

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(r)).

 

 

 

 

32s

Bridge Cottage, Bridge Road, Lymington (Application 15/11598) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 13/11062 and removal of Condition 4 of Planning Permission 13/11062 to allow removal of brick pier to front elevation of garage

 

Recommended: Refuse the variation and removal of Condition

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 13/11062 and removal of Condition 4 of Planning Permission 13/11062 to allow removal of brick pier to front elevation of garage

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mrs Wyatt–Budd - Applicant

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

None

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllrs Penson, Rostand and White disclosed non-pecuniary interests as members of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the application. They concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Refused

 

 

 

 


Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(s)).

 

 

 

 

32t

Beach Front, Hurst Road, Milford-on-Sea (Application 15/11599) pdf icon PDF 2 MB

119 beach huts, associated works including slabs; ramps; steps; railings; temporary fencing and barriers; demolition of existing (Details of access, landscaping, siting, appearance and scale, development granted by Outline Permission 15/10061)

 

Recommended: Planning consent subject to conditions

 

 

Minutes:

Details:

119 beach huts; associated works including slabs; ramps; steps; railings; temporary fencing and barriers; demolition of existing

 

 

 

 

Public Participants:

Mr Bond and Mr Westlake – Applicant’s Agents

Mr Holdsworth – Supporter

Parish Cllr Bishop – Milford on Sea Parish Council

 

 

 

 

Additional Representations:

2 additional letters of objection

 

 

 

 

Comment:

Cllr Carpenter disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Beach Hut Board which had considered this issue.  As she had expressed no view on the specific proposals now under consideration she concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

 

Cllr Rostand disclosed a disclosable pecuniary interest as the owner of a beach hut. She took no part in the consideration and did not vote.

 

 

 

 

Decision:

Planning consent

 

 

 

 


Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(t)).