Agenda and minutes

Northern Area Planning Committee - Thursday 21 September 2023 5.30 pm

Venue: Conference Room 1, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover

Contact: Sally Prior - 01264 368000 Email: sprior@testvalley.gov.uk

Items

No.

Item

191.

Apologies

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillors Gillies, Lodge, North and Sangster.

192.

Public Participation

Minutes:

In accordance with the Council’s scheme of Public Participation, the following spoke on the application indicated:

Agenda Item No.

Page No.

Application

Speaker

10 - 43

21/03760/FULLN

Mr Turner (Applicant)

Mr Spaven (on behalf of the Applicant)

Councillor Flood (Ward Member – 5 minutes)

44 - 63

23/01336/FULLN

Mr Hull (Longparish Parish Council)

Ms Drew (Applicant’s Agent)

193.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

Councillor Budzynski wished it to be noted that on application 21/03760/FULLN he had been a visitor to the site, but that it did not constitute an interest.

Councillor Gregori wished it to be noted that on application 21/03760/FULLN he was a member of the CPRE (The Countryside Charity), but that it did not constitute an interest.

194.

Urgent Items

Minutes:

There were no urgent items for consideration.

195.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Minutes:

Councillor Budzynski proposed and Councillor Brooks seconded the motion that the minutes of the previous meetings were an accurate record. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meetings held on 20 July and 1 August 2023 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

196.

21/03760/FULLN PDF 170 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE)

SITE: Land at Lains Farm, Cholderton Road, Quarley, AMPORT

CASE OFFICER: Emma Jones

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NO.		21/03760/FULLN
APPLICATION TYPE		FULL APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED		10.01.2022
APPLICANT		Novus Renewable Services Ltd
SITE		Land at Lains Farm, Cholderton Road, Quarley, AMPORT
PROPOSAL		Installation of a solar farm and associated development
AMENDMENTS		Amended/additional plans and information submitted: 28.01.2022 09.02.2022 10.02.2022 01.03.2022 03.03.2022 07.04.2022 11.04.2022 12.04.2022 23.05.2022 19.01.2023 23.01.2023 07.03.2023 14.04.2023 27.06.2023 29.06.2023 24.08.2023 30.08.2023 31.08.2023
CASE OFFICER		Emma Jones

REFUSED for the reasons:
1.	Insufficient information has been provided with the application to demonstrate that the proposal would have no adverse effects on the integrity of the Special Protection Areas at Salisbury Plain and Porton Down. As such, it cannot be concluded that the proposal will not result in a likely harmful significant effect on protected sites and species, in accordance with the requirements of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations. As such, the proposal fails to comply with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).
2.	Insufficient information has been submitted with the application to demonstrate that the proposed development would not have an unacceptable impact on the safe operation of Thruxton Airfield, in terms of harmful impacts from glint and glare. The proposed development would thereby fail to comply with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 Policy E8. Furthermore, as the ‘agent of change’, the proposed development has failed to demonstrate (through the provision of appropriate mitigation) that unreasonable restrictions would not be placed on the operation of Thruxton Airfield as a result of the proposed development, contrary to National Planning Policy Framework paragraph 187.
Note to applicant:
1.	In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

The Officer’s recommendation as per the update paper was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

197.

23/01336/FULLN PDF 127 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: The River Test Distillery Ltd, River Barn Cottage, Southside Road, LONGPARISH

CASE OFFICER: Katie Nethersole

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NO.		23/01336/FULLN
APPLICATION TYPE		FULL APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED		24.05.2023
APPLICANT		Mr and Mrs Nelson
SITE		The River Test Distillery Ltd, River Barn Cottage, Southside Road, LONGPARISH
PROPOSAL		Erection of a new distillery, visitor centre to include a masterclass experience room, shop and associated parking
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER		Katie Nethersole

PERMISSION subject to:
1.	The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2.	The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers (473)2122-GWP-01-XX-DR-A-(PA)-0001 P01, (473)2122-GWP-01-XX-DR-A-(PA)-0002 P02, (473)2122-GWP-01-XX-DR-A-(PA)-0003 P02, (473)2122-GWP-01-GF-DR-A-(PA)-0004 P02, (473)2122-GWP-01-RF-DR-A-(PA)-0005 P02, (473)2122-GWP-01-ZZ-DR-A-(PA)-0006 P02, (473)2122-GWP-01-ZZ-DR-A-(PA)-0007 P03, (473)2122-GWP-01-ZZ-DR-A-(PA)-0008 P02, (473)2122-GWP-01-ZZ-DR-A-(PA)-0009 P03, (473)2122-GWP-01-GF-DR-A-(PA)-0010 P01, (473)2122-GWP-01-XX-DR-A-(PA)-0011 (473)2122-GWP-01-XX-DR-A-(PA)-0012, JSL4894_700, JSL4894_100A Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3.	No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interest of visual amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.
4.	No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until full details of hard and soft landscape works have been submitted and approved. Details shall include: - proposed finished levels or contours; - means of enclosure; - car parking layouts; - other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas; - hard surfacing materials; - refuse or other storage units, signs, lighting, etc.); Soft landscape works shall include: - planting plans; - written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); - schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities. The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the implementation programme and in accordance with the management plan. Reason: To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1 and E2.
5.	No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until a schedule of landscape management and maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscape management plan, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas and an implementation programme, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved management plan shall be carried out in accordance with the implementation ... view the full minutes text for item 197.