Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Crisell, Duke, Holding, Ring and Sevier.

To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 12 February and 11 March 2020 as correct records.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meetings held on 12 February and 11 March 2020 be agreed as correct records and signed by the Chairman.

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.

Cllr Bellows disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/10106 as she was related to the applicant.  Cllr Bellows did not participate or vote on the application but was present during the consideration of the item.

To determine the applications set out below:

Single storey rear extensions, front porch, bay window

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Single storey rear extensions, front porch, bay window

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Bellows disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as she was related to the applicant.  Cllr Bellows did not participate or vote on the application but was present during the consideration of the item.

Cllr Hopkins was not present for this item, due to a lost connection with the Skype meeting. 

Decision: 

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3a)

Two-storey rear extension

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details: 

Two-storey rear extension

Public Participants:

Stephen Woodward (Applicant)

Richard Goodall (Planning Consultant)

Additional Representations:

A statement was read out at the meeting on behalf of Cllr Peter Turner, Breamore Parish Council.

Comment:

The Case Officer reported an amendment to the report to replace the last two sentences of the final paragraph within the principle of development section (page 7 of the agenda pack).  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

A typographical error was also reported to the heading in section 10 of the report.  The Conservation Area should read Breamore, and not Fordingbridge.

Cllr Dunning was not present for the duration of this item, due to a lost connection with the Skype meeting.  Cllr Dunning did not vote in respect of the application.

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3b) and update note

Demolition of existing outbuildings; proposed plot separation to erect an additional dwelling with associated parking and upgraded access

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Demolition of existing outbuildings; proposed plot separation to erect an additional dwelling with associated parking and upgraded access

Public Participants:

Mrs Hughes (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

A statement was read out at the meeting on behalf of Mrs Le Page (Objector).

Comment:

The Case Officer clarified that the correct title for the Fordingbridge supplemental guidance was Fordingbridge Town Design Statement (FTDS), and therefore references within the report required amendment, this included an amendment to reason 1 for refusal.  An additional paragraph to section 11, habitat mitigation was also reported and an additional reason for refusal.  These had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting. 

Cllr Hopkins was not present for the duration of this item, due to a lost connection with the Skype meeting.  Cllr Hopkins did not vote in respect of the application.

Decision:

Refused

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3c) and update note.