Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr Hartmann.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2025 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 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 Dowd disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that as a member of the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he 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 Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that, as a member of the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council, he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he 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 Richards disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10939 and explained that the application site was within her Ward however she had not participated in any Planning Committee meetings regarding this matter nor had she passed comment on the application. She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllr Sleep disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application TPO/0011/25, Land Rear of 37, 39 and 41 Tennyson Road. He explained that he used to live near to the site of the trees when younger and therefore had local knowledge of the site and trees in question. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and vote.

To determine the applications set out below:

Change of use of outbuilding to Fitness studio / Gym (Retrospective)

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Change of use of outbuilding to Fitness studio / Gym (Retrospective).

Public Participants:

Mr Jepson (Applicant)

Comment:

Cllr Dowd disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he 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 Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10589 and explained that he had not participated in the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting nor had he 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..

Decision:

Refuse.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Change of use of land to a travellers caravan site; erection of x2no. day rooms and placement of x2no. mobile homes and x2no. touring caravans.

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse.

Details:

Change of use of land to a travellers caravan site; erection of x2no. day rooms and placement of x2no. mobile homes and x2no. touring caravans.

Public Participants:

None.

Comment:

The Case Officer provided a short verbal update, with reference to the Committee Updates published 7 October 2025, and explained that a corrected ‘Red Line’ site plan was circulated.

Cllr Rickman left the room briefly during the item and therefore did not vote.

Decision:

Refuse.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Two dwellings; extend access; car port; landscaping; demolition of existing.

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 Habitat Mitigation, Bird Aware Solent and Air Quality Monitoring.

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

Details:

Two dwellings; extend access; car port; landscaping; demolition of existing.

Public Participants:

Mr G Bradford – Kingston Studio (Agent)

Mr Morad Errhioui (Objector)

Cllr Warne Hollard – Hordle Parish Council

Comment:

As per the Committee Updates.

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 to secure Habitat Mitigation, Bird Aware Solent and Air Quality Monitoring

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

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Demolition of existing dwelling and barn, partial demolition and conversion of existing racing stables and erection of five dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping.

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Demolition of existing dwelling and barn, partial demolition and conversion of existing racing stables and erection of give dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping.

Public Participants:

Ms Jeffries – Chapman Lily Planning Ltd (Agent)

Comment:

Cllr J Davies left the meeting and therefore did not participate in this item or subsequent items.

Cllr Rickman left the room briefly during the item and therefore did not vote.

Decision:

Refuse.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Tree Preservation Order.

RECOMMENDED:

Modify the tree preservation order from an area order to be specific to the six oak trees only and then confirm the tree preservation order as a group.

Details:

Tree Preservation Order.

Public Participants:

Miss K Green (Supporter)

Ms Sam Martin (Objector) – Statement read out by Democratic Services Officer.

Comment:

Cllr J Davies left the meeting and therefore did not participate in this item.

Decision:

That the TPO be confirmed..

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.