Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs J Davies and M Hartmann.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2026 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2026 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 Reilly declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10422as the local ward member. He had not expressed a view in relation to 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 Richards declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 23/10692as the local ward member. She had not expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore concluded there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllr Hawkins declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 23/10692as the local ward member. He had not expressed a view in relation to 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.

To determine the applications set out below:

Outline application with all matters reserved except for access from Salisbury Road for a phased residential development of up to 93 dwellings, to include a policy compliant mix of private and affordable homes (Use Class C3), associated infrastructure including vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access, areas of open space, ANRG and play provision, sustainable drainage and landscaping.

RECOMMENDED:

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

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

ii)              The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional / amended conditions or variation to the heads of terms as 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:

Outline application with all matters reserved except for access from Salisbury Road for a phased residential development of up to 93 dwellings, to include a policy compliant mix of private and affordable homes (Use Class C3), associated infrastructure including vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access, areas of open space, ANRG and play provision, sustainable drainage and landscaping.

Public Participants:

Mr Stuart Garnett, Shorewood Homes (Applicant)

Dr Chris Lyons, SLR Consulting Limited (Agent)

Mr Whetren (Objector)

Comment:

Cllr Reilly declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10422 as the local ward member.?He had not expressed a view in relation to 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 referred Members to the written update and also provided a further verbal update at the meeting.  

The verbal update referred to the receipt of further correspondence from the NHS, reiterating their earlier representation where they claimed they have had justifiably demonstrated that they should receive a financial contribution in order to mitigate the potential impact the development would have on local NHS services – specifically the proposed expansion of Forest Gate Surgery. The Case Officer explained, referencing section ‘I’ (Other Matters) of the report that as the Local Planning Authority, the Council did not agree with this stance from the NHS and were not satisfied that a financial contribution was robustly justified by the NHS to be included as a planning obligation within the Section106 agreement. This latest representation from the NHS did not change the Council’s stance on the scheme nor the recommendation.

Decision:

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

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

ii.              The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional / amended conditions or variation to the heads of terms as 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.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Convert redundant agricultural building into two holiday units; add pergolas and bay windows; demolish existing polytunnel.

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse.

Details:

Convert redundant agricultural building into two holiday units; add pergolas and bay windows; demolish existing polytunnel

Public Participants:

None.

Comment:

Cllr Richards declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 23/10692as the local ward member. She had not expressed a view in relation to the application and therefore concluded 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 set out in the report.

Change of 12 touring caravan pitches to 12 static caravan pitches, alongside the relocation of ten static caravan pitches within the site.

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 or Unilateral Undertaking to secure:

·         New Forest Habitat Mitigation contributions; and

·         Bird aware contributions

ii)              The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional / amended conditions or variation to the Heads of Terms as 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:

Change of 12 touring caravan pitches to 12 static caravan pitches, alongside the relocation of ten static caravan pitches within the site.

Public Participants:

Mr James Blake, Ken Parke Planning Consultants (Agent)

Mr Chris Rustom (Objector)

Cllr David Royle, Milford On Sea Parish Council.

Comment:

None.

Decision:

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 or Unilateral Undertaking to secure:

·      New Forest Habitat Mitigation contributions; and

·      Bird aware contributions

ii.              The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional / amended conditions or variation to the Heads of Terms as 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

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Detached outbuilding to the rear.

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions.

Details:

Detached outbuilding to the rear.

Public Participants:

None.

Comment:

Cllr Hawkins declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/11151as the local ward member. He had not expressed a view in relation to 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.

Decision:

Grant permission subject to conditions.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Roof alterations in association with new first floor; partial demolition of existing structure; front & rear single-storey extensions; side dormer and rooflights.

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse.

Details:

Roof alterations in association with new first floor; partial demolition of existing structure; front & rear single-storey extensions; side dormer and rooflights.

Public Participants:

Mr Paul Manning (Applicant)

Cllr Rob Maynard, New Milton Town Council.

Comment:

None.

Decision:

That Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management for receipt of and consideration of a Phase 2 ecology survey and then to GRANT PERMISSION subject to conditions drafted by Officers (to include: 3 years to implement, schedule of plans, obscure glass to dormer window, materials to match).

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Replacement decking with balustrade and steps.

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions.

Details:

Replacement decking with balustrade and steps.

Public Participants:

Cllr David Royle, Milford On Sea Parish Council

Comment:

None.

Decision:

Grant permission subject to conditions.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Change of use of land for use as storage – open storage shipping containers and vehicles. (Retrospective).

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse.

Details:

Change of use of land for use as storage – open storage shipping containers and vehicles. (Retrospective).

Public Participants:

Mrs S Crawford (Applicant), Statement to be read

Cllr Fran Carpenter Hampshire County Councillor, Milford On Sea

Cllr David Royle, Milford On Sea Parish Council

Comment:

None.

Decision:

Refuse.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Side & rear extensions to form maisonette. Removal of existing garage. Fenestration alterations, external staircase, and parking.

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 or Unilateral Undertaking to secure:

·      Habitat Mitigation contributions; and

·      Air Quality Monitoring contributions

ii)              The imposition of the Conditions, as set out in the report, and any additional/amended conditions or variation to the heads of terms as 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:

Side & rear extensions to form maisonette. Removal of existing garage. Fenestration alterations, external staircase, and parking.

Public Participants:

Ms Sally Laven on behalf of Mr Ian Evans (Objector)

Cllr Rob Maynard, New Milton Town Council

Comment:

None.

Decision:

Grant permission subject to conditions.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.