Agenda and minutes

Apologies were absence were received from Cllrs Brand, Hopkins and Reilly.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 27 July and 12 August 2020 as correct records.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meetings held on 27 July and 12 August 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.

Cllrs Crisell, Davis and Kangarani disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/10627 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.

Cllr Ring disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/11369 as a member of the Planning Committee of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the application. He concluded as he had voted on the application at the Town Council he would not participate or vote on the application.

Cllrs Glass and Thorne disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/10530 as members of Fawley Parish 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.

Cllr Thierry disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 4 – Southampton International Airport, considered at minute 63 as a member of Hampshire County Council which had commented on the application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council.  He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote on the item.

Cllr Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 4 – Southampton International Airport, considered at minute 63 as a member of Hampshire County Council and of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council, both of which had commented on the application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council.  He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote on the item.

To determine the applications set out below:

Convert first-storey to residential use; add two additional storeys to create six residential apartments; Improvements to front and rear elevations; Improvements to rear service yard including demolition of existing cold store and rebuild to form new cold store, bicycle and bin store with associated planting

RECOMMENDED:

To extend the time period for completion of the S106 habitat mitigation agreement or Unilateral Undertaking until the end of March 2021. This will allow a period for any further procedures to deal with phosphates impact being put in place.

Details:

Convert first-storey to residential use; add two additional storeys to create six residential apartments; Improvements to front and rear elevations; Improvements to rear service yard including demolition of existing cold store and rebuild to form new cold store, bicycle and bin store with associated planting

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Ring disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Planning Committee of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that as he had voted on the application at the Town Council he would not participate or vote on the application.  Cllr Ring remained present during the consideration of this item.

The Case Officer reported that matters relating to the impact of phosphates should be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer and this be included in the recommendation.

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

Decision:

That the time period for completion of the S106 habitat mitigation agreement or Unilateral Undertaking be extended until the end of March 2021.  This will allow a period for any further procedures to deal with phosphates impact being put in place with these matters delegated to the Chief Planning Officer.

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3a)

Erection of one-bedroom bungalow

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Erection of one-bedroom bungalow

Public Participants:

Michael Jefford (Objector)

Cllr Alexis McEvoy (Ward Councillor)

Additional Representations:

The Case Officer reported that comments had been received from the Highway Authority which raised no objection, subject to conditions being included.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

Cllrs Glass and Thorne disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as members of Fawley Parish 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 Case Officer reported a number of updates which had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting. The Case Officer also reported a typographical error on page 14 of the agenda papers in the penultimate paragraph, a sentence within this should read, as follows:

“This compares to a plot area at 1 April Gardens of approximately 292sqm with a total built form of approximately 99sqm equating to a ratio of 34%; and for 2 April Gardens a plot area of approximately 357sqm with 129sqm of building equating to a ratio of 36%.”

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

The Chairman used her casting vote in relation to this application.

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

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

Single-storey side extension; new boundary wall & landscaping; use of the land as residential garden

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Single-storey side extension; new boundary wall & landscaping; use of the land as residential garden

Public Participants:

Paul Dunning (Applicant)

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Members suggested that an additional condition to prevent a chimney or flue pipe being added to the extension at a later date without having first obtained planning permission.

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3c) and additional condition set out below:

Additional condition

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any re-enactment of that Order) no chimney or flue pipe is to be inserted into the extension hereby approved without express planning permission first having been granted by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interest of the amenities of neighbouring properties, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the Local Plan Review 2016-2036 Part One: Planning Strategy for the New Forest District outside the National Park.

Dwelling with access onto Rose Road

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Dwelling with access onto Rose Road

Public Participants:

Paul Cullip (Applicant)

Andrew Sherwood (Objector)

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllrs Crisell, Davis and Kangarani disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/10627 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.

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

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3d)

To consider the proposed response to Eastleigh Borough Council in relation to Planning Application F/19/86707 (Eastleigh Borough Council), Southampton International Airport, Mitchell Way, Eastleigh.

Cllr Thierry disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Hampshire County Council which had commented on the application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council.  He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote on the item.

Cllr Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Hampshire County Council and of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council, both of which had commented on the application submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council.  He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote on the item.

Cllr Michael Harris, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Members expressed the view that they strongly supported the proposals and felt that the District Council should do more than purely raise no objection to the application.  Members spoke of the benefits of the runway extension in terms of local convenient air travel, a reduction in carbon footprint with less car travel to other airports, supporting the local economy and helping to maintain the competitive position of the region.

Cllr Thorne was not present for the duration of this item and therefore did not vote in respect of this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That New Forest District Council strongly supports this application subject to Eastleigh Borough Council being satisfied that environmental matters can be adequately addressed through planning conditions, and that a Section 106 Agreement can be concluded to cover carbon neutrality, a cap on vehicle numbers, and any necessary long term management together with the achievement of all necessary infrastructure works required.

The Council considers the application should be approved for the following reasons:

·       Reduction in carbon footprint through reduced car journeys to other airports;

·       Supporting the local economy; and

·       Maintaining the competitive position of the region as part of a global economy

To approve the proposed Local Information Requirements for planning applications, as set out in the report for consultation.

The Committee considered a report which set out proposed changes to the local list of information required for the validation of planning applications.  The Local List should be reviewed every two years, however the last review had been carried out in 2016.  Consultation was proposed to be carried out on the draft information requirements with key stakeholders and a further report would be considered by the Committee at a future date.

RESOLVED:

(i)            That the proposed Local Information Requirements for planning applications, as set out in the report be published for consultation with internal and external consultees, agents who regularly submit applications and Town / Parish Councils; and

(ii)           That a report be brought back to a future meeting of the Committee summarising responses received and setting out a final Local List for adoption.

To agree the following dates of meetings for 2021/2022 (all Wednesdays, at 9.00 a.m.)

RESOLVED:

That the following dates of meetings for 2021/2022 for the Planning Committee (Wednesdays at 9.00 a.m.) be approved: