Agenda and minutes

Details:

4 houses; site of alternative natural green space (Outline application with details only of access)

Public Participants:

Mr Parke – Applicant’s Agent

Mr Sherrad - Objector

Additional Representations:

1 additional letter of objection on the same grounds as set out in the report and also stating that Farm Lane South was in private ownership and access through that route would be resisted.

Comment:

The Committee noted the Agent’s request that consideration of this application should be deferred to allow him the opportunity to seek additional legal advice.

Decision:

That consideration of this application be deferred to allow the Applicant’s Agent to seek additional legal advice.

Details:

Proposed amendments to the Section 106 Agreement regarding the type of Affordable Housing and the removal of Code Level Four requirements

Approved Scheme: The erection of up to 80 dwellings with the retention of up to 11 existing buildings with a total floor area of no more than 1,309 sqm for B1 uses and a museum all with associated access point, the provision of SANGS and open space, the provision of a footpath along Derritt Lane and the demolition of all buildings and structures on the site with the exception of those retained for the B1 or museum uses (Outline application with all matters reserved)

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

Sopley Parish Council objected to the removal of the requirement to meet Code 4 from the Section 106 Agreement.

Comment:

None

Decision:

That the Section 106 agreement be varied in accordance with the details set out in the report (item 3(b).

Details:

Second and three-storey extensions to create 10 flats; parking

Public Participants:

Mr Tarzey – Applicant’s Agent.

Additional Representations:

1 further letter of objection raising concerns with the overall design and suggesting the roof should be re-designed to be more in keeping with the area.

Comment:

Cllr Clarke disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of New Milton Town Council which he was representing.  He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him taking part in the consideration.  He did not have a vote.

The Committee was advised that the CIL Liability figure had been recalculated and equated to £58,800.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(c))

Details:

Detached house

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Armstrong disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Hythe and Dibden 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.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(d))

Details:

Two-storey dwelling; parking

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

None

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(e))

Details:

Bungalow; access and parking alterations; demolition of existing garage

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Rippon-Swaine disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Ringwood Town 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.  Cllr Thierry was not present for the determination of this item.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(f))

Details:

Bungalow; parking; access off Brackley Way

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

One additional letter stating that work had already started in site and that Brackley Way should be used for the access, not Hammonds Green.

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.

Members were advised that at a site visit the previous day it had been noted that the site had been cleared but no development works had been commenced.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(g))

Details:

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 14/11441 to allow amended plan numbers for variation to plot 3

Public Participants:

Mr Tarzey – Applicant’s Agent

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

The Committee was advised that the CIL liability figure had been recalculated and was £261.83.

Decision:

Grant variation of condition

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(h))

Details:

Up to 80 dwellings; open space; drainage (Outline application with all matters reserved)

Public Participants:

Dr Wickham – Applicant’s Agent

Mr Wallace - Objector

Additional Representations:

The Environmental Health Officer had requested that, should consent be granted, conditions should be imposed regarding land contamination, noise and air quality.

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:

Refused

Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(i))

Details:

Office building, 1 pair of semi-detached houses; 1 terrace of 3 houses; demolition of existing club extension and single-storey rear extension; external window and door alterations; parking; access; landscaping

Public Participants:

Mr Parke – Applicant’s Agent

Town Cllr Ward – Ringwood Town Council

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllrs Thierry and Rippon-Swaine 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.

The Committee was advised that the words “times 5” should be deleted from the first paragraph of section 12 of the report.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(j))

Details:

Single-storey rear extension; raised decking; fenestration alterations and handrail to side elevation; access alterations to No 29; two bungalows; access; parking

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Armstrong disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Hythe and Dibden 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.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(k))

Details:

One three-storey block of 4 flats; bin and cycle store; demolition of existing (part retrospective)

Public Participants:

None

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.

The officer’s recommendation was amended to authorise the Executive Head of Economy, Housing and Planning to grant consent, subject to conditions, following the resolution of outstanding concerns over the landscaping and access.

Decision:

Executive Head of Economy, Housing and Planning authorised to grant planning consent

Conditions/ Agreements/ Negotiations:

Following the resolution of outstanding concerns regarding landscaping and the access, with the imposition of the conditions set out in the report (Item 3(l))

Details:

Use as 30 seat cinema; 8 flats; bar; terrace; fenestration alterations; external refurbishment

Public Participants:

Mr Parke – Applicant’s Agent

Additional Representations:

2 additional letters of support on the grounds this would be a community asset and the design of the frontage was appropriate.

1 further letter of objection questioning the legitimacy of the cinema proposal.

Comment:

The Committee was advised that amended plans had been received showing the retention of the high wall at the southern end of the site and these had been advertised, with the period for the receipt of responses expiring on 15 September.  The officer’s recommendation was amended to authorise the Executive Head of Economy, Housing and Planning to grant consent, subject to conditions, should no adverse comments be received by that time.

Decision:

Executive Head of Economy, Housing and Planning authorised to grant consent

Conditions/ Agreements/

Negotiations:

Provided no adverse comments are received in response to the advertisement of amended plans, by 15 September 2016, with the imposition of the conditions set out in the report (Item 3(m))

Details:

Temporary siting of agricultural workers’ mobile dwelling with ancillary agricultural storage sheds (retrospective) and container

Public Participants:

Mrs Gibson - Applicant

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

The Committee considered that the applicants should be given a 3 year period in which to demonstrate that a viable agricultural business had been established, operating on the site.

Decision:

Temporary planning consent

Conditions:

Subject to such conditions as the Executive Head of Economy, Housing and Planning deems appropriate, including the limitation of the consent to a 3 year period and for an agricultural worker only.

Details:

Use of ground floor as 2 flats; single-storey front and rear extensions; associated alterations; cycle store

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.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(o))

Details:

Conversion of barn to dwelling; associated external alterations; office/cartshed; use of stables as workshop

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

The officer’s recommendation was amended by the submission of revised wording for condition 3, as circulated in the update prior to the meeting.

Members considered that activities in the workshop had the capacity to generate intrusive noise and consultations should therefore held with the Environmental Health Officer about the need for additional conditions to control this aspect of the development.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(p)), with Conditions 3 reworded as set out below; and in addition conditions to be imposed to control noise generated form the workshop, should the Environmental Health Officer consider it necessary.

3.  Before development commences, the following details shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

·     Typical joinery details including window/doors, eaves, verge, bargeboards of the outbuilding.

·     Samples of all external materials (including coping bricks, ridge tiles and pad stones) to be used in the construction of the new outbuilding and the construction of the new boundary wall

·     Details of the opening doors of the barn

·     Details of new vent pipes and extractor flues on the main barn

Development shall only take place in accordance with those details which have been approved.

Reason:      To ensure that the development takes place in an appropriate way in this sensitive location lying within the countryside, Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to comply with Policies CS2 and CS3 of the Core Strategy for the New Forest District outside the National Park.

Details:

Single-storey rear extension; raise ridge height; front and rear dormers in association with new first floor; detached double garage

Public Participants:

Mr Everett – Applicant

Mrs Burkinshaw - Objector

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

None

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(q))

Details:

2 pairs semi-detached houses; parking; access; demolition of existing

Public Participants:

Mr Annen – Applicant’s Agent

Mr Compton – Objector

Cllr Beeton – for Milford on Sea Parish Council

Additional Representations:

3 further letters of objection on the grounds the east facing gable would be visually obtrusive; previous concerns had not been addressed; the building line was too close to Sea Road; the development intruded into the important open aspect; and the footprint exceeded that which had already been refused.

Milford on Sea Parish Council maintained their objection as the development would adversely affect the open aspect of this important gateway site; the driveway to plot 4 was close to the Sea Road junction; the dropped kerb in that location would be compromised; and the affordable housing contribution should be resolved to the satisfaction of the District Council.

The Highway Authority submitted enhanced comments supporting their view that there was no highway objection.

Comment:

Cllr Beeton disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Milford on Sea Parish Council, which she was representing at the meeting.  She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her speaking.  She did not have a vote.

The officer’s recommendation was amended by the inclusion of an additional condition to control the landscaping treatment of the open area at the Sea Road corner of the site.

Decision:

Executive Head of Economy, Housing and Planning authorised to grant planning consent.

Conditions/ Agreements/ Negotiations:

As per report (Item 3(r)) with additional condition:

Before development commences a scheme of landscaping of the site shall be submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This scheme shall include :

(a)     the existing trees and shrubs which have been agreed to be retained;

(b)     a specification for new planting (species, size, spacing and location);

(c)     areas for hard surfacing and the materials to be used;

(d)     other means of enclosure;

(e)     a method and programme for its implementation and the means to provide for its future maintenance.

No development shall take place unless these details have been approved and then only in accordance with those details.

Reason:To ensure that the development takes place in an appropriate way and to prevent inappropriate car parking to comply with Policy CS2 of the Local Plan for the New Forest District outside the National Park (Core Strategy)

Details:

Display illuminated fascia sign and non-illuminated window and door signs (Application for Advertisement Consent)

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

None

Decision:

Advertisement consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(s))

Details:

2 outbuildings (retrospective)

Public Participants:

Mr Harrison – Applicant

Additional Representations:

1 additional letter of support from a neighbour

Comment:

Cllr Harrison disclosed a personal interest on the grounds that he was a close personal friend of the applicant.  He concluded that the degree of acquaintance was sufficient to create the impression of bias and there were therefore grounds under common law to prevent him from taking part in the consideration and voting.  He left the meeting for this item.

Cllr Armstrong disclosed a personal interest on the grounds that he knew the applicant who was also a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council.  He concluded that the degree of acquaintance was not sufficient to create the impression of bias and therefore there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from taking part in the consideration or voting.

Cllrs D Andrews, Bennison, Hoare, Holding and Thierry disclosed personal interests on the grounds that they knew the applicant who was a former member of this Committee.  They concluded that the degree of acquaintance was not sufficient to create the impression of bias and therefore there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllr W Andrews addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee noted that the applicant had sought advice which initially suggested that planning consent was not required for the sheds, and that subsequently he had painted them black at the request of the officers, even though the officer’s advice had now changed on this issue.  The Committee concluded that the sheds were temporary wooden buildings of a type that was traditional within gardens and they were sited well away from the listed building.  As such they did not harm the curtilage of the Listed Building or the Hythe Conservation Area.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

None

Details:

2 pairs of link-attached houses; bike stores; associated parking

Public Participants:

Mr Venn - Objector

Additional Representations:

2 additional letters of objection in the same terms as those set out in the report.

The Ministry of Defence had no safeguarding objections to the proposal.

Additional letter and e-mail from the applicant’s agent, as set out in the update circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

The Committee considered that the applicants had not submitted sufficient information to demonstrate that the properties would not be subject to flooding and this should be the basis of an additional reason for refusal.

Decision:

Refuse

Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(u)), with additional reason:

4. The application fails to demonstrate that existing properties or proposed properties or gardens will not suffer increased risk of flooding as a result of the proposed development, contrary to Policy CS6 of the Core Strategy of the New Forest District Local Plan First Alteration and the New Forest District Council and New Forest National Park Authority Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for Local development Frameworks.

Details:

Bungalow with associated parking; access; landscaping

Public Participants:

Mr Holmes – Applicant’s Agent

Mr Jennings – Objector

Town Cllr Dagnall – New Milton Town Council

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

None

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(v))

Details:

2 detached houses; demolition of existing

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

1 additional letter of support for the application

Comment:

None

Decision:

Refused

Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(w))

Details:

2 two-storey detached houses; detached garage; access; parking; fencing; landscaping; demolition of existing

Public Participants:

Mr Parke – Applicant’s Agent

Mrs Barlow – Objector

Cllr Clarke – on behalf of New Milton Town Council

Additional Representations:

The Highway Authority had submitted enhanced comments, as set out in the update circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

Cllr Thierry disclosed a personal interest on the grounds that he knew the objector.  He concluded that the degree of acquaintance was sufficient to cause a perception of bias and consequently left the meeting for the consideration and voting.

Cllr Clarke disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of New Milton Town Council which he was representing at the meeting.  He considered that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from taking part in the consideration.  He did not have a vote.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(x))

Details:

Use as one residential dwelling; windows; rooflights; minor external alterations; partial demolition

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

The Conservation Officer had confirmed that, following the submission of amended plans and further details, it had been established that the new first floor would have minimal impact on the external appearance of the building.

Cllr E Heron had written in support of the application.

Comment:

The Officer’s recommendation was amended with condition 8 reworded with the first “before” being replaced with the word “by”.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(y)) subject to condition 8 being reworded with the first “before” being replaced with the word “by”.

Details:

Fence (retrospective)

Public Participants:

Cllr Clarke – representing New Milton Town Council

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Clarke disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of New Milton Town Council which he was representing at the meeting.  He considered that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from taking part in the consideration.  He did not have a vote.

The Committee considered that the fence was too high and consequently visually intrusive in a street scene that was characterised by hedges and low fences.

Decision:

Refused

Refusal reasons:

By reason of its excessive height and inappropriate design, the proposed fence is out of character with the established character, appearance and local distinctiveness of the area contrary to Policy CS2 of the Core Strategy for the New Forest District outside the National Park.

Details:

Use as dwelling; associated external alterations (retrospective)

Public Participants:

None

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.

Members were advised that the S106 agreement had been completed and the officer’s recommendation was accordingly amended to the granting of planning consent.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(aa))

Details:

Use of garage as ancillary living accommodation; fenestration alterations; extend driveway

Public Participants:

Mr Quincey – Applicant

Mrs Sommerville – Objector’s representative.

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllrs Penson 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(bb))

Details:

Ancillary smoking area and temporary parasols

Public Participants:

Mr Mears – Applicant’s Agent

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

None

Decision:

Temporary planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(cc))

Details:

Two-storey extension to form dwelling

Public Participants:

Mrs Wathen – Marchwood Parish Council

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Hoare disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Marchwood Parish Council which had commented on the application.  She disclosed a further personal interest as a close friend of the neighbouring objector.  She concluded therefore that there was a danger of bias and left the meeting for the consideration and voting.

Decision:

Refused

Refusal Reasons:

As per report (Item 3(dd))

Details:

House; parking; shed

Public Participants:

Mr Morgan – Applicant’s Agent

Additional Representations:

Ringwood Town Council would be happy with a decision reached under delegated powers.

Comment:

Cllr Rippon-Swaine disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Ringwood Town 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.  Cllr Thierry was not present for the determination of this item.

The officer’s recommendation was amended by the inclusion of an additional condition regarding obscure glazing of the rear first floor window.

Decision:

Planning consent

Conditions:

As per report (Item 3(ee)) with additional condition:

15.  The first floor windows on the rear [north west] elevation of the approved building shall at all times be glazed with obscure glass.

Reason:  To safeguard the privacy of the adjoining neighbouring properties in accordance with policy CS2 of the Local Plan for the New Forest District outside the National Park (Core Strategy).

    Councillors:

    Councillors:

*  P J Armstrong

*  Mrs S M Bennison

*  Mrs F Carpenter

*  A H G Davis

    R L Frampton

*  L E Harris

*  D Harrison

*  Mrs A J Hoare

*  Mrs M D Holding

    J M Olliff-Cooper

*   A K Penson

*   W S Rippon-Swaine

    Mrs A M Rostand

*   Miss A Sevier

    M H Thierry

*   R A Wappet

*   M L White

    Mrs P A Wyeth