Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence had been received from Cllr Sevier.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 8 June 2022 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 June 2022 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 Ring disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in applications 22/10546 and 22/10547 as a member of Ringwood Town Council which had commented on the applications. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllrs Crisell and Kangarani disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/10268 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 disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/10424 as a member of Hythe and Dibden 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 Kangarani disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/10424 as the applicant had contacted him in relation to the application.  He concluded however that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

To determine the applications set out below:

Construction of 3 houses with associated access, parking and landscaping

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

This application had been WITHDRAWN by the applicant.

2 detached dwellings; conversion of Fairfield to 2 semi-detached dwellings; demolition of existing garden/barn

RECOMMENDED:

Delegated Authority be given to the Executive Head of Planning, Regeneration and Economy to GRANT PERMISSION subject to the completion of a S106 legal agreement (or Unilateral Undertaking) and the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.

Details:

2 detached dwellings; conversion of Fairfield to 2 semi-detached dwellings; demolition of existing garden/barn

Public Participants:

Mr Brett, Test Valley Building LLP (Agent)

Mr Martin Pink (Objector)

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllrs Crisell and Kangarani disclosed a non-pecuniary interest 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.

Decision:

Delegated Authority be given to the Executive Head of Planning, Regeneration and Economy to GRANT PERMISSION subject to:

i)               the completion of a S106 legal agreement (or Unilateral Undertaking) to secure the relevant habitats mitigation and air quality monitoring contributions as set out in the officer report to Committee; and

ii)              the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3b)

Two-storey building comprising of shops, two flats and a garage (Retrospective)

RECOMMENDED:

Delegated Authority be given to the Executive Head of Planning, Regeneration and Economy to GRANT PERMISSION subject to the completion by the landowner of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement (or unilateral undertaking) and the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.

Details:

Two-storey building comprising of shops, two flats and a garage (Retrospective)

Public Participants:

Bob Hull (Agent)

Cllr Philip Dowd, Hythe and Dibden Parish Council

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Kangarani disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application as the applicant had contacted him in relation to the application.  He concluded however that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllr Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Hythe and Dibden 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.

Decision:

Delegated Authority be given to the Executive Head of Planning, Regeneration and Economy to GRANT PERMISSION subject to:

(i)            the completion by the landowner of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement (or unilateral undertaking) to secure appropriate contributions in respect of habitats mitigation and air quality monitoring (as set out in the committee report); and

(ii)           the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3c)

External Seating areas to be used in conjunction with Arboro Lounge (Retrospective)

RECOMMENDED:

Grant Subject to Conditions

Details:

External Seating areas to be used in conjunction with Arboro Lounge (Retrospective)

Public Participants:

Cllr Philip Day, Ringwood Town Council

Additional Representations:

An additional representation had been received from Cllr Jeremy Heron in objection to the application due to the impact the proposal would have on the streetscene and the open courtyard character of the space reflecting its historic use.  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 Ringwood 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.

Members of the Committee expressed concerns regarding the enclosures for the seating area and associated structures.  They felt that the siting and design would have an adverse impact upon the open character of this important space and within the Conservation Area.

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

The proposed enclosures and ancillary structures would by reason of their design and siting, have an adverse impact upon the open character of this important space within the centre of Ringwood and within the Conservation Area, and would therefore be contrary to Policy ENV3 of the Local Plan Part 1 Planning Strategy and Policy DM1 of the Local Plan Part 2 Sites and Development Management for the New Forest Outside of the National Park.

Display non illuminated letter sign to planters (Application for Advertise Consent) (Retrospective)

RECOMMENDED:

Grant Advertisement Consent

Details:

Display non illuminated letter sign to planters (Application for Advertise Consent) (Retrospective)

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Ring disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Ringwood 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.

The Committee noted that the previous application, 22/10546 for the same site, to surround an external seating area with timber planters had been refused.  The application before members related to a non-illuminated sign being displayed on one of those timber planters.  Members therefore determined the application on the basis that the previous application had been refused.  They felt that the advertisement and the supporting structure, due to its design and siting, would have an adverse impact upon the amenity of the area.

Decision:

Refuse

Conditions / Reasons:

The proposed advertisement together with the necessary supporting structure would, by reason of the design and siting, have an adverse impact upon the amenity of the area and would be contrary to ENV3 of the Local Plan Part 1 Planning Strategy and Policy DM1 of the Local Plan Part 2 Sites and Development Management for the New Forest Outside of the National Park.