Agenda and minutes

Agenda Item No.

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Application

Speaker

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20/02385/FULLS

Mr Leigh (Sherfield English Parish Council)

Mr Arnison-Newgass (Objector)
Ms Gooding (Objector)

Mr Billett (Supporter)

Mr Barry (Applicant’s Agent)

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22/02176/FULLS

Mr Barratt (Objector)

Mr Sherlock (Applicant’s Agent)

APPLICATION NO.

20/02385/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

11.12.2020

APPLICANT

Mr G Billett, DHI Limited

SITE

Hill Farm Caravan Park, Branches Lane, Sherfield English, SO51 6FH,  SHERFIELD ENGLISH

PROPOSAL

Use land for the siting of holiday lodges (static caravans), access and parking, landscape planting and associated infrastructure; to replace existing touring caravan, camping pitches and caravan storage areas

AMENDMENTS

Received on 08.10.2021, 02.11.2021 and 19.07.2022:

• Additional information to inform Appropriate Assessment

Received on 09.02.2021 and 14.06.2021:

• Additional landscape plans

Received on 11.12.2020, 18.12.2020, 11.01.2021, 12.01.2021:

• Additional and amended supporting information relating to onsite ecology and drainage matters

Received on 11.12.2020:

• Heritage statement

CASE OFFICER

Graham Melton

REFUSED for the following reasons:

1.

The proposed development would result in the year round appearance of lodge style units of significantly greater scale, bulk and density than the touring caravans and tents that occupy the existing pitches on a sessional basis. Whilst the proposed planting scheme is noted, it is not considered that this will be sufficient to mitigate the visually intrusive appearance of the lodge style units when viewed from Branches Lane and Doctors Hill, particularly during winter months when vegetation is not in full leaf. As a result, the proposal will result in significant harm to the rural landscape character of the surrounding area contrary to Policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016). The short and long term economic benefits of the proposal are acknowledge, but these benefits do not outweigh the real and obvious harm identified above or overcome the conflict with the development plan and NPPF.

2.

In the absence of a signed and completed s106 legal agreement to secure the phasing of the development and discontinuation of existing activities there is a possibility that the proposed development by means of its nature, location and scale could have likely significant affects upon the nearby Solent and Southampton Water European Designated site which is designated for its conservation importance. Consequently, the application has failed to satisfy the Council that the proposal would not adversely affect the special interest of the Solent and Southampton Water European Designated Site. Furthermore the proposed development, without the signed and completed s106 legal agreement could result in increased recreational pressure on the New Forest SPA, which is designated for its conservation importance and the application has failed to secure any mitigation measures, in accordance with the Council's adopted 'New Forest SPA Mitigation - Interim Framework'.  As such, it is not possible to conclude that the development would not have an in-combination likely significant effect on the interest features of this designated site, as a result of increased recreational pressure. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies E5 of the adopted Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended).

APPLICATION NO.

22/02176/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

25.08.2022

APPLICANT

Mr Stuart Wilson

SITE

109A Winchester Road, Romsey, Hampshire,

SO51 8JF,  ROMSEY TOWN

PROPOSAL

Erection of 8 dwellings, 3 carports and access road

AMENDMENTS

Drawing

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Received 15 September 2022

CASE OFFICER

Sarah Barter

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

P 01 W

P 03 G

P 06 J

P 07 D

P 08 D

P 11 B

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P29

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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-where appropriate: means of enclosure; car parking layouts; other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas; hard surfacing where relevant.

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 programme.

Reason:  To ensure the provision of amenity afforded by proper maintenance of existing and new landscape features as an improvement of the appearance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 294.

APPLICATION NO.

22/02223/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

30.08.2022

APPLICANT

Mr Dan Sheppard

SITE

Campsie Glen, Sandy Lane, Abbotswood, SO51 0PD,  ROMSEY EXTRA

PROPOSAL

Single story rear and two storey side extension with window, door and external wall material alterations.

AMENDMENTS

CASE OFFICER

Katie Savage

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 02

Reason:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external

surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete

accordance with the details specified on the submitted application

form and approved plans.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new

development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley

Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1

4.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in the submitted Bat Report (Roavr, August 2022).  Thereafter, the enhancement features shall be permanently maintained and retained in accordance with the approved details. 

Reason:  To enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan DPD.

Notes 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.

2.

Bats and their roosts receive strict legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. All work must stop immediately if bats, or evidence of bat presence (e.g. droppings, bat carcasses or insect remains), are encountered at any point during this development. Should this occur, further advice should be sought from Natural England and/or a professional ecologist.