Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Clark, Davis, Kangarani and Reilly.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2021 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2021 be agreed as a correct record 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 Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/10119 as a member of the Planning Committee of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application.  He concluded that as he had not expressed a view on the application there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllr Hawkins disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 21/10019 and 20/11184 as a member of the Planning Committee of New Milton Town Council which had commented on the applications. Cllr Hawkins did not participate or vote on the applications but was present during the consideration of the items.

Cllr Ward disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 21/10019 and 20/11184 as a member of New Milton Town Council which had commented on the applications. She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllrs Bennison and Thierry disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11229 on the basis that they knew the applicant and concluded that there could be a perception of bias.  They did not speak or vote on this application but remained present during the consideration of this item.

Cllr Holding disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11229 on the basis that she knew the applicant.  She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllr Thorne disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11229 as she had expressed her support to the application.  She concluded that there could be a perception of predetermination and bias and therefore did not speak or vote on this application but remained present during the consideration of this item.

To determine the applications set out below:

Four dwellings, with associated works, carports and parking, with new vehicular access onto Roman Road and stopping up of existing access serving St Jude's (resubmission of application 20/10399)

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Four dwellings, with associated works, carports and parking, with new vehicular access onto Roman Road and stopping up of existing access serving St Jude's (resubmission of application 20/10399)

Public Participants:

Cllr Melody Roberts, Hythe and Dibden Parish Council

Additional Representations:

Three additional letters of support had been received, this had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

Cllr Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/10119 as a member of the Planning Committee of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application.  He concluded that as he had not expressed a view on the application there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

The Case Officer reported that applicant had completed the required Unilateral Undertaking and the fee for habitat mitigation had been secured.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

A Member requested a condition be added to deal with waste materials arising from the development along with the proper disposal of such waste.

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3a) and additional condition, as set out below:

Prior to the commencement of development including any site clearance a construction waste management and disposal plan shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall detail how and where any waste materials are to be stored temporarily on site if appropriate, together with a method and timescale for removing waste from the site and its final disposal. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the waste management and disposal plan so agreed.

Reason: To ensure that any waste materials are disposed of in an appropriate manner, and to ensure if any waste materials are temporarily stored on site it is done so in a manner that does not impact adversely on local amenities and protected trees, in accordance with Local Plan policies STR1 and ENV3.

Two-storey south extension; detached outbuilding store

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Two-storey south extension; detached outbuilding store

Public Participants:

Will Ferguson, Applicant

Cllr Edward Heron, Downlands and Forest Ward Cllr

Additional Representations:

A statement was read out on behalf of Cllr Crane, Damerham Parish Council.

Comment:

The Committee expressed views to support the application on the basis that the proposals did not detract from the historical form of the building, that the extension was well designed and would enhance the local area.  The Committee also noted that the Chapel was not listed and that the extension would not be seen from the road.

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

Decision:

Grant subject to any conditions deemed appropriate by the Chief Planning Officer

Conditions / Reasons:

As detailed above

Extensions, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Extensions, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works

Public Participants:

Lynda Langfield, Joint Applicant

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Hawkins disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/10019 as a member of the Planning Committee of New Milton Town Council which had commented on the application. Cllr Hawkins did not participate or vote on the application but was present during the consideration of the item.

Cllr Ward disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/10019 as a member of New Milton 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.

The Case Officer reported that amended plans had been submitted to provide clarity on the proposal.  Condition 2 had been amended to reflect the revised plans.  This had been provided in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

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

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3c) and update note

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 16/11428 to allow the replacement of approved plans: 1.001 Rev D2 2.001 Rev D2 2.106 Rev D1 2.003 Rev D1.1 2.002 Rev D2 2.004 Rev D1.1 2.005 Rev D1.1 to allow hardstanding, layout, fenestration and material alterations to reflect the 'as built' development

RECOMMENDED:

Grant the variation of condition

Details:

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 16/11428 to allow the replacement of approved plans: 1.001 Rev D2 2.001 Rev D2 2.106 Rev D1 2.003 Rev D1.1 2.002 Rev D2 2.004 Rev D1.1 2.005 Rev D1.1 to allow hardstanding, layout, fenestration and material alterations to reflect the 'as built' development

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

The Case Officer reported that New Milton Town Council no longer objected to the proposals, following the submission of an amended plan.  It was also noted that correspondence had been received in relation to the condition of the verges caused by construction traffic, however the applicant following notification had reinstated the verges.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

Cllr Hawkins disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11184 as a member of the Planning Committee of New Milton Town Council which had commented on the application. Cllr Hawkins did not participate or vote on the application but was present during the consideration of the item.

Cllr Ward disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11184 as a member of New Milton 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.

Decision:

Grant the variation of condition

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3d)

The creation of a car parking space on land not owned by the applicant, including the formation of an access from a public highway and construction of a gate in an existing boundary wall

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

The creation of a car parking space on land not owned by the applicant, including the formation of an access from a public highway and construction of a gate in an existing boundary wall

Public Participants:

Chris Harrison, Applicant

Additional Representations:

The Case Officer reported that a further site plan had been submitted, which would alter the red line plan, however this could not be accepted without the need to readvertise the change.  A further letter had been also been received from the agent regarding the original landscaping plan.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting. 

Comment:

Cllrs Bennison and Thierry disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11229 on the basis that they knew the applicant and concluded that there could be a perception of bias.  They did not speak or vote on this application but remained present during the consideration of this item.

Cllr Holding disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11229 on the basis that she knew the applicant.  She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllr Thorne disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 20/11229 as she had expressed her support to the application.  She concluded that there could be a perception of predetermination and bias and therefore did not speak or vote on this application but remained present during the consideration of this item.

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

Cllrs Crisell and Wade were not present for this item.

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3e)

Two-storey side extension; single-storey front & side extensions; single-storey rear extension; roof alterations and raise ridge height to extend first floor & roof lights

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Two-storey side extension; single-storey front & side extensions; single-storey rear extension; roof alterations and raise ridge height to extend first floor & roof lights

Public Participants:

Darren Callaghan, Applicant

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllrs Crisell and Wade were not present for this item.

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3f)

Single-storey side extension; loft conversion that includes hip to gable addition and rear dormer

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Single-storey side extension; loft conversion that includes hip to gable addition and rear dormer

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

A statement was read out on behalf of Mrs E Kuyser Dick and Mr J Kuyser

Comment:

The Case Officer clarified the addresses for the two objectors which had been incorrectly cited in the officer’s report.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Cllrs Crisell and Wade were not present for this item.

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3g)