Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Brand, Crisell, Holding and Sevier.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 April 2023 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 April 2023 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 Glass declared a non pecuniary interest in application 23/10050 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 Kangarani declared a non pecuniary interest in application 23/10220 as a member of Totton and Eling 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.

To determine the applications set out below:

Totem sign (Application for Advertising Consent)

RECOMMENDED:

Grant Advertisement Consent

Details:

Totem sign (Application for Advertising Consent)

Public Participants:

Cllr Gareth DeBoos, Ringwood Town Councillor

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Members questioned whether the sign would be powered using a sustainable power source and noted that this had not been proposed as part of the application.  The Committee also expressed the view that the hours of illumination should be restricted.  In light of these matters, it was felt that the item should be deferred.

Decision:

Defer

Conditions / Reasons:

To allow officers to speak with applicant to investigate alternative power options and the potential to control the hours of illumination.

Installation of ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hubs and associated infrastructure

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Installation of ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hubs and associated infrastructure

Public Participants:

Gareth Hooper, DPP Planning (Agent)

Cllr Gareth DeBoos, Ringwood Town Council

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Members expressed the view that the application should be deferred in order to allow all parties to discuss the application to try to resolve the concerns raised by the Town Council, in particular the location of the compound. 

Officer advice was provided at the meeting to clarify that it would not be possible to change the location as part of this application unless the revised position was within the ‘red line’ as submitted with the application.  Any other location would require the submission of a new planning application.

Decision:

Defer

Conditions / Reasons:

As detailed above.

Existing 2m high close-boarded fence to be removed and replaced with 1.5m 2-bar post, rail and wire mesh fence. Replacement of failed section of metal sheet retaining wall with new brickwork wall to match the existing Cottage brickwork

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions

Details:

Existing 2m high close-boarded fence to be removed and replaced with 1.5m 2-bar post, rail and wire mesh fence. Replacement of failed section of metal sheet retaining wall with new brickwork wall to match the existing Cottage brickwork

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

None

Decision:

Grant subject to conditions

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3c)

Change of use of bank (ground floor rear) to dwelling houses (2 no. 1 person studios); change use of bank offices (first floor) to dwelling houses (2 no. 1 person studio and 1 no. 1 bedroom flat)

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 appropriate habitats mitigation contributions as set out in the officer report; and

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

Details:

Change of use of bank (ground floor rear) to dwelling houses (2 no. 1 person studios); change use of bank offices (first floor) to dwelling houses (2 no. 1 person studio and 1 no. 1 bedroom flat)

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Kangarani declared a non pecuniary interest as a member of Totton and Eling 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.

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 appropriate habitats mitigation contributions as set out in the officer report; and

ii)                The imposition of the condition set out in the report

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3d)

Site 1: Temporary storage of wind turbine blades on site of demolished Fawley Power Station Boiler House; Site 2: Temporary storage of wind turbine blades on the site of the Fawley Power Station Control Room and the adjoining car park.

RECOMMENDED:

Grant Temporary Permission

Details:

Site 1: Temporary storage of wind turbine blades on site of demolished Fawley Power Station Boiler House; Site 2: Temporary storage of wind turbine blades on the site of the Fawley Power Station Control Room and the adjoining car park.

Public Participants:

None

Additional Representations:

None

Comment:

Cllr Glass declared 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.

Decision:

Grant Temporary Permission

Conditions / Reasons:

As per report (Item 3e)