Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Kangarani.

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

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 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 Corbridge disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/10938 as a member of Lymington and Pennington 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 Dunning disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/10938 as a member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the application. He reported that he had spoken on the application at the Town Council meeting and therefore he did not participate in the debate or vote on the application.  Cllr Dunning addressed the Committee as a Ward Councillor and was present during the consideration of the item.

Cllr Glass disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/11219 as a member of Fawley Parish 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 Hawkins disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/11230 as a member of the Planning Committee of New Milton Town Council which had commented on the application. Cllr Hawkins did not participate in the debate or vote on the application but was present during the consideration of the item.

Cllr Ring disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/11170 as a member of the Planning Committee of Ringwood Town Council.  Cllr Ring reported that he had not expressed a view on the application and therefore concluded 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 21/11230 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:

Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to form 32no. Retirement apartments including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping

RECOMMENDED:

Delegate authority to the Executive Head of Planning, Regeneration and Economy to GRANT PERMISSION subject to the completion of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 agreement and the imposition of conditions.

Details:

Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to form 32no. Retirement apartments including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping

Public Participants:

Stuart Goodwill, Planning Issues Ltd (Agent)

Don Mackenzie, The Lymington Society (Objector)

Cllr Andy Ash-Vie, Lymington and Pennington Town Council

Cllr Barry Dunning, Lymington Town Ward Cllr

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Corbridge disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Lymington and Pennington 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 Dunning disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council which had commented on the application. He reported that he had spoken on the application at the Town Council meeting and therefore he did not participate in the debate or vote on the application.  Cllr Dunning addressed the Committee as a Ward Councillor and was present during the consideration of the item.

The Case Officer reported that following the Committee’s resolution to defer the application, a viability assessment had been carried out of the proposed development which had concluded that the maximum viable off site affordable housing contribution was £970,000.  This revised figure had been accepted by the applicant.  Details of this had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Members of the Committee expressed views raising concerns that the application did not meet the housing need in the area and therefore the development would not create a mixed and balanced community, that the scale and massing of the proposal was inappropriate and would not deliver a sustainable form of development.  In addition, views were expressed that the development would undermine the future health and growth of the protected trees within the site, that there was inadequate parking provision and turning space and a lack of adequate amenity space which would impact on the health and wellbeing of future residents.

Decision:

Refuse

Reasons for Refusal:

Replacement of the sub-standard pavilion/changing facilities on the site; Construction of a new FTP (Football Turf Pitch) with LED floodlighting; Improved car parking/infrastructure; Change of use of arable to sports use to include improvements to an existing arable field to allow future sports use; appropriate landscaping enhancements

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Replacement of the sub-standard pavilion/changing facilities on the site; Construction of a new FTP (Football Turf Pitch) with LED floodlighting; Improved car parking/infrastructure; Change of use of arable to sports use to include improvements to an existing arable field to allow future sports use; appropriate landscaping enhancements

Public Participants:

Andrew Battison, on behalf of the applicant

Phil King, Chairman of Ringwood Town Football Club (Supporter)

Additional Representations:

The case officer reported that one additional letter of objection had been received.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Comment:

Cllr Ring disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Planning Committee of Ringwood Town Council.  Cllr Ring reported that he had not expressed a view on the application and therefore concluded there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

The case officer reported an additional condition was proposed in relation to contaminated land.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3b) and update note

Variation of condition 5 of 18/10965 to allow tuition 1545-1915 Mon-Fri in term time and 0915-1245 Mon-Fri in school holidays, 0930-1600 on Saturdays and 1:1 tuition outside of these times

RECOMMENDED:

Grant the variation of condition

Details:

Variation of condition 5 of 18/10965 to allow tuition 1545-1915 Mon-Fri in term time and 0915-1245 Mon-Fri in school holidays, 0930-1600 on Saturdays and 1:1 tuition outside of these times

Public Participants:

Mrs Wells-Bryant (Applicant)

Deborah Slade (Agent)

Cllr Alvin Reid, New Milton Town Council

Additional Representations:

None

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. Cllr Hawkins did not participate in the debate or vote on the application but was present during the consideration of the item.

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.

The case officer clarified that the recommendation contained in the report was to grant the variation of condition without the inclusion of 1:1 tuition outside of the proposed tuition times, and therefore there would be no additional hours of operation.

Decision:

Grant the variation of condition

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3c)

Two storey rear extension & detached garage

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Two storey rear extension & detached garage

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Glass disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Fawley Parish 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.

A typographical error within section 11 of the report was noted.  This had been included in the update note circulated prior to the meeting.

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3d)