Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllrs J Davies, D Hawkins, J Reilly and J Sleep.

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

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 December 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 Frampton disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10183 and explained that although the site was in his ward he had not discussed 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 Hartmann disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10784 and explained that although the site was in his ward he had not discussed 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 M Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10784 and explained that he was a member of the New Forest National Park Association. However he had not discussed the matter 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.

To determine the applications set out below:

3 Detached chalet bungalows; detached garage; parking and landscaping; extend existing dropped kerb; demolition of existing buildings.

RECOMMENDED:

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

i)               the completion by of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure:

·       Habitat Mitigation of £17,748

·       Air Quality Monitoring of £224, and

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

Details:

3 Detached chalet bungalows; detached garage; parking and landscaping; extend existing dropped kerb; demolition of existing buildings.

Public Participants:

Mr Darryl Howells – Darryl Howells Planning Consultancy (Agent)

Mrs Margaret Roberts (Objector

Cllr Philip Day – Ringwood Town Council

Comment:

The Case Officer made reference to the submission received from Ringwood Town Council to support their Councillor registered to speak at the meeting.

Decision:

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

       i.         the completion by of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure:

·       Habitat Mitigation of £17,748

·       Air Quality Monitoring of £224, and

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

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Change of use of agricultural barns to a single dwelling with ancillary buildings. Repairs to the Listed granary (Barn B) and a new extension (Barn A), landscaping and a revised drainage system.

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 £7,813

·       Air Quality Monitoring £112

·       The maintenance and monitoring of the Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) for 30 years.

ii)              no material issues being raised as a result of the departure advertisement; and

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

Details:

Change of use of agricultural barns to a single dwelling with ancillary buildings. Repairs to the Listed granary (Barn B) and a new extension (Barn A), landscaping and a revised drainage system.

Public Participants:

Mr Michael Papps – BCM (Agent)

Cllr Jeremy Allen – Sopley Parish Council

Comment:

Cllr Frampton disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10183 and explained that although the site was in his ward he had not discussed 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.

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 £7,813.

·       Air Quality Monitoring £112.

·       The maintenance and monitoring of the Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) for 30 years.

ii.              no material issues being raised as a result of the departure advertisement; and

iii.             the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Display 2 no. non-illuminated entrance totem sign with flagpoles; 2 flags; 4 other non-illuminated totem signs for a temporary period of up to 3 years (Application for

Advertisement Consent).

RECOMMENDED:

Grant advertisement consent.

Details:

Display 2 no. non-illuminated entrance totem sign with flagpoles; 2 flags; 4 other non-illuminated totem signs for a temporary period of up to 3 years (Application for

Advertisement Consent).

Public Participants:

Cllr Colleen Sambrook – Hordle Parish Council

Comment:

Decision:

Grant advertisement consent.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Replacement dwelling, 3-bay oak framed car port/garage; vehicular and landscaping layouts.

RECOMMENDED:

Refuse

Details:

Replacement dwelling, 3-bay oak framed car port/garage; vehicular and landscaping layouts.

Public Participants:

Mr Anthony Carrier (Applicant)

Comment:

Cllr Hartmann disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10784 and explained that although the site was in his ward he had not discussed 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 M Wade disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in application 25/10784 and explained that he was a member of the New Forest National Park Association. However he had not discussed the matter 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.

Decision:

Refused.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.

Annexe within the front garden of the property.

RECOMMENDED:

Grant subject to conditions.

Details:

Annexe within the front garden of the property.

Public Participants:

None.

Comment:

The reason for the application coming to Committee was due to an Officer interest.  The officer was the Development Management Service Manager who took no part in the application and left the meeting prior to the application being considered by Committee. The Assistant Director for Place Development was present to assist the Committee if needed.

Decision:

Grants subject to conditions.

Conditions/Reasons:

As set out in the report.