Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs R Frampton and M Wade.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2025 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2025 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 Davies disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10401 and explained that he is a member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council, however he is not a member of their Planning Committee. He had therefore not participated nor passed comment 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 Rickman disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10444 and explained that the agent for the application was currently undertaking work on his house and therefore he concluded that he would withdraw from the meeting for the duration of the item.

To determine the applications set out below:

Hybrid planning application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of 30 dwellings and associated access, open space and landscaping, as:

Detailed permission is sought for 26 dwellings including 15 age-restricted affordable dwellings (over 55s); access off Lower Pennington Lane and internal road layout; provision of alternative natural recreational green space; public open space and local area of play; and car parking for Oakhaven Hospice.

Outline permission is sought for 4 custom built units, each to be developed as separate phases of development. (Access in detail with appearance, landscape, layout and scale as reserved matters.)

RECOMMENDED:

Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to GRANT PERMISSION subject to:

i.                the completion of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure obligations as set out in the report.

ii.              The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional / amended conditions deemed necessary by the Service Manager (Development Management), having regard to the continuing Section 106 discussions to ensure consistency between the two sets of provisions.

Details: 

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Hybrid planning application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of 30 dwellings and associated access, open space and landscaping, as: Detailed permission is sought for 26 dwellings including 15 age-restricted affordable dwellings (over 55s); access off Lower Pennington Lane and internal road layout; provision of alternative natural recreational green space; public open space and local area of play; and car parking for Oakhaven Hospice. Outline permission is sought for 4 custom built units, each to be developed as separate phases of development. (Access in detail with appearance, landscape, layout and scale as reserved matters.) 

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Public Participants: 

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Mr Simon Trueick - Intelligent Land (Agent) 

Mr Andrew Ryde – on behalf of Oakhaven Hospice (Supporter) 

Mr Simon Potts – on behalf of Pennington and Lymington Lanes Society - PALLS (Objector) 

Cllr Jacqui England – Ward Councillor  

Mr Mark Scobie – (Applicant). Mr Scobie answered questions posed by the Planning Committee 

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Additional Representations: 

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None. 

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Comment: 

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Cllr Davies disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10401 and explained that he is a member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council, however he is not a member of their Planning Committee. He had therefore not participated nor passed comment 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 Chairman reminded members that there were updates, contained within the Committee Updates document which was published and circulated on 8 July 2025. 

Decision: 

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Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to GRANT PERMISSION subject:  

1. the completion of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure conditions as set out in the report. 

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Conditions/Reasons: 

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As set out in the report.

Use of existing holiday let as unrestricted dwelling.

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions as set out in the report.

Details: 

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Use of existing holiday let as unrestricted dwelling. 

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Public Participants: 

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None. 

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Additional Representations: 

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None. 

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Comment: 

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None. 

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Decision: 

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Grant subject to conditions. 

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Conditions/Reasons: 

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As set out in the report. 

Erection of oak framed Orangery to the rear on the SW facing.

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details: 

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Erection of oak framed Orangery to the rear on the SW facing elevation. 

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Public Participants: 

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Mr William Ferguson - (Applicant). 

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Additional Representations: 

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None. 

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Comment: 

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None. 

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Decision: 

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Refuse. 

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Conditions/Reasons: 

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As set out in the report.

Replacement windows (Application for Listed Building Consent).

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse listed building consent.

Details:

Replacement windows (Application for Listed Building Consent).

Public Participants:

Cllr John Haywood, Chair - Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley Parish Council

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

Cllr Rickman disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10444 and explained that the agent for the application was currently undertaking work on his house and therefore he concluded that he would withdraw from the meeting for the duration of the item.

Decision:

Refuse listed building consent.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Cllr B Rickman withdrew from the meeting before the item commenced and therefore did not participate.

Tree Preservation Order – 1 x Holly and 1 x Sycamore.

RECOMMENDED:

To Confirm the Tree Preservation Order.

Details: 

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Tree Preservation Order - 1 x Holly and 1 x Sycamore. 

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Public Participants: 

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Nicola Mischel - (Supporter) 

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Additional Representations: 

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None. 

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Comment: 

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None. 

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Decision: 

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That the Tree Preservation Order be?CONFIRMED. 

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Conditions/Reasons: 

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None.

Cllr B Rickman was not present for the duration of the item and therefore did not participate.