Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Clark and Kangarani.

To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on the following dates as correct records:

·       20 May 2020

·       27 May 2020

·       10 June 2020

·       8 July 2020

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meetings held on 20 May, 27 May, 10 June and 8 July 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 Crisell disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/10411 as a member of Totton and Eling Town 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.

Cllr Davis disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/10411 as a member of Totton and Eling Town Council which had commented on the application. He also reported that he had expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore in order to remove any perception of bias or predetermination would not vote on the application.

To determine the applications set out below:

Demolition of existing detached garage & shed structures; 2 x detached houses; associated parking & turning utilising existing vehicular and pedestrian access

RECOMMENDED:

Delegated authority to Chief Planning Officer to be Authorised to Grant Permission subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement and conditions

Details:

Demolition of existing detached garage & shed structures; 2 x semi-detached houses; associated parking & turning utilising existing vehicular and pedestrian access

Public Participants:

Matt Stevens, Aspire Architects Ltd (Agent)

Dr David Miller, also on behalf of Mrs Sexton and Mr Longman (Objector)

Additional Representations:

One further representation had been received from a local resident concerned with traffic generation, the principle of new development and suggesting that traffic calming should be provided in the area, this had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

The Case Officer reported that the description of the proposal should include the word ‘semi-‘ before ‘detached houses’.  An additional condition was also reported in relation to the first floor windows on the south eastern elevation of unit 2 to be obscurely glazed.  These matters had been included in the update circulated prior to the meeting.

Cllrs Hawkins and Wade were not present for the duration of this item due to a lost connection with the Skype meeting.  Cllrs Hawkins and Wade did not vote in respect of this item.

Decision:

That delegated Authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer 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 and air quality monitoring contributions; and

ii)              the imposition of conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3a) and update note

6 flats; associated hard and soft landscaping works; cycle store; window alterations to Old Cinema building

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

6 flats; associated hard and soft landscaping works; cycle store; window alterations to Old Cinema building

Public Participants:

Graham Lees, Simpson Hilder Associates (Agent)

Additional Representations:

A statement was read out on behalf of David Bevan, Totton and Eling Town Council.

Comment:

Cllr Crisell disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Totton and Eling Town 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.

Cllr Davis disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Totton and Eling Town Council which had commented on the application. He also reported that he had expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore in order to remove any perception of bias or predetermination would not vote on the application.

The Case Officer reported that amended plans had been submitted and therefore conditions 2 and 11 needed to be amended to reflect the correct plan number.

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3b) and update note

Extension to ground and first floor

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Extension to ground and first floor

Public Participants:

Matt Austin, 71 Design (Agent)

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

The Case Officer reported that an amendment be made to the report on page 35 of the agenda pack, in the first paragraph under Residential Amenity, should read, “located to the north of the application site”.

Cllr Reilly was not present for this item.

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3c)