Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr Reilly.

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 Glass declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/11370 as a member of Fawley Parish Council which has expressed a view on the application. He attended the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting where this matter was considered but did not participate and therefore concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and vote.

Cllr Hawkins declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/11064 as a member of the New Milton Town Council Planning Committee, which had expressed a view on the application. He confirmed that he did attend and participate in the Town Council Planning Committee’s consideration of the item. Therefore, Cllr Hawkins concluded that he would not participate or vote on the matter at this meeting.

Cllr Christine Ward declared a non-pecuniary in application 22/11064 as a member of New Milton Town Council which had expressed a view on the application. She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and vote.

Cllr Bennison declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/11064 as a member of the New Forest National Park Authority which had commented on the application. She declared that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and vote.

To determine the applications set out below:

Hybrid planning application comprising:  Outline planning application (all matters reserved except means of access only in relation to new points of vehicular access into the site) for resident development and change of use of land to Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace, together with a community hub (to comprise a mix of some or all of; local non-food retail, community use and business use) and all other necessary on-site infrastructure.  Full planning application for the first phase of development comprising 112 dwellings, public open space.  Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace, surface water attenuation and all other necessary on-site infrastructure.

RECOMMENDATION:

Delegated Authority be given 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:

Hybrid planning application comprising: Outline planning application (all matters reserved except means of access only in relation to new points of vehicular access into the site) for residential development and change of use of land to Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace, together with a community hub (to comprise a mix of some or all of; local food retail, local non-food retail, community use and business use) and all other necessary on-site infrastructure. Full planning application for the

first phase of development comprising 112 dwellings, public open space, Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace, surface water attenuation and all other necessary on site infrastructure (AMENDED PLANS / AMENDMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL

STATEMENT DETAILS).

Public Participants:

Mr Guy Peirson-Hagger, Strategic Planning Manager Pennyfarthing Homes

Mr Mike Etherington (Objector)

Cllr Paul Anstey, Fordingbridge Town Council

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

Cllr Bennison declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 21/11064 as a member of the New Forest National Park Authority which had commented on the application. She declared that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and vote.

The Case Officer reported, as per the update published on 10/01/23 that the recommendations remain the same, however there were suggested amendments to condition 27 to add a long-term maintenance clause, and condition 35 to refer to the DAS addendum on drainage submitted in January 2023. In addition, the case officer updated Members that a report had now been received from the Council’s affordable housing viability assessor which has now been lodged on the Council’s web site.

Decision:

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

(i) the completion of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106

Agreement to secure those matters set out in this report; such agreement to be

completed by end of January 2024

(ii) the imposition of the conditions set out below and any additional / amended conditions deemed necessary by the Executive Head of Planning, Regeneration and Economy, having regard to the continuing Section 106 discussions.

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 2a) and updates to Committee.

Erection of detached chalet dwelling; new vehicle access from Yew Lane.

RECOMMENDED:

Delegated Authority be given 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 conditions.

Details:

Erection of detached chalet dwelling; new vehicle access from Yew Lane.

Public Participants:

Mrs Carol Evans, Evans and Traves LLP (Agent)

Mr Jonathan Richardson (Objector)

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

Cllr Hawkins declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/11064 as a member of the New Milton Town Council Planning Committee, which had expressed a view on the application. He confirmed that he did attend and participate in the Town Council Planning Committee’s consideration of the item. Therefore, Cllr Hawkins concluded that he would not participate or vote on the matter at this meeting.

Cllr Christine Ward declared a non-pecuniary in application 22/11064 as a member of New Milton Town Council which had expressed a view on the application. She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and 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 planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure the following contributions: Habitats Mitigation (Infrastructure) Contribution £ 5,597.00 Habitats Mitigation (Access Management and Monitoring) Contribution £ 813.00 Habitat Mitigation (Bird Aware Solent) £ 735.00 Air Quality Monitoring Contribution £ 91.00 ii) conditions as set out in the report.

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 2b).

Single-storey rear extension (resubmission of 22/10610 to allow for change of materials from brick to render)

RECOMMENDATION: 

Grant subject to conditions.

Details:

Single-storey rear extension (resubmission of 22/10610 to allow for change of materials from brick to render).

Public Participants:

None.

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

Cllr Glass declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/11370 as a member of Fawley Parish Council which has expressed a view on the application. He attended the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting where this matter was considered but did not participate and therefore concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and vote.

Decision:

Grant Subject to Conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 2c).