Agenda and minutes

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

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 Hawkins disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/11244 as a member of the Planning Committee of New Milton 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 Ward disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 19/11244 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.

To determine the applications set out below:

Construction of a Class A1 foodstore (1,862sqm gross), with associated access, car parking and landscaping

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Construction of a Class A1 foodstore (1,862sqm gross), with associated access, car parking and landscaping

Public Participants:

Mr Templeton, Planning Potential (Agent)

Mr Davies, on behalf of the directors of Smith & Bradbeers Co Ltd (Objecting)

Additional Representations:

Cllr Reid had written in support of the application and four further letters of support for the application had been received, the points were included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

A further response had been received from Morrisons Supermarket in support of the officer recommendation as well as a letter from a local resident, as per update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

Cllr Hawkins disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Planning Committee of New Milton 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 Ward disclosed a non-pecuniary interest 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:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 2a)

House; access alterations, new pavement crossing; hard and soft landscaping; light columns to front boundary

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

House; access alterations, new pavement crossing; hard and soft landscaping; light columns to front boundary

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

A further comment had been received in relation to the completion of a S106 agreement.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Statements were read out at the meeting on behalf of Mr and Mrs Dench (Applicant) and Cllr Sue Whitlock, Milford-on-Sea Parish Council.

Comment:

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

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 2b)

Dwelling house; altered existing & new pavement crossings; associated hard & soft landscaping; light columns to front boundary

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Dwelling house; altered existing & new pavement crossings; associated hard & soft landscaping; light columns to front boundary

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

A statement was read out at the meeting on behalf of Mr and Mrs Dench (Applicant) and Cllr Sue Whitlock, Milford-on-Sea Parish Council.

Comment:

None

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 2c)