Agenda and minutes

Southern Area Planning Committee - Tuesday 19 December 2023 5.30 pm

Venue: Main Hall, Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey

Contact: Caroline Lovelock - 01264 368000  Email: clovelock@testvalley.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

358.

Apologies

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Bailey.

359.

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

  7

18-38

23/01264/FULLN

Dr Peace (Objector)

Mr Roycroft (Applicant’s Agent)

8

39-50

23/01497/FULLS

Mr Burgess (Romsey Town Parish Council)

9

51-95

23/01649/FULLS

Mrs Kirk (Objector)   

Mr Donohue (Applicant’s Agent)

Mr Blackledge (Applicant)

 

10

96-124

23/01752/FULLS

Mr Grosscurth (Objector)

11

125-137

23/00660/PIPS

Mr Brazier (Braishfield Parish Council)

 

 

360.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

Councillor Gidley wished it to be noted that she knew Mrs Waller who was listed as one of the speakers on application 23/01649/FULLS but that it did not constitute an interest. Mrs Waller did not speak on this application.

 

Councillor Parker wished it to be noted that he knew Mrs Waller who was listed as one of the speakers on application 23/01649/FULLS but that it did not constitute an interest. Mrs Waller did not speak on this application.

 

361.

Urgent Items

Minutes:

There were no urgent items.

362.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 94 KB

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2023.

 

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2023 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

363.

Schedule of Development Applications

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

That the applications for development, as set out below, be determined as indicated.

364.

23/01264/FULLN pdf icon PDF 145 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Marwood, Farley Street, Nether Wallop, SO20 8EQ NETHER WALLOP/OVER WALLOP

CASE OFFICER: Katie Nethersole

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

23/01264/FULLN

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - NORTH

 

REGISTERED

18.05.2023

 

APPLICANT

Mr and Mrs Suckling

 

SITE

Marwood, Farley Street, Nether Wallop, SO20 8EQ,  NETHER WALLOP  OVER WALLOP

 

PROPOSAL

Demolition of existing dwelling and agricultural building, erection of two dwellings and associated works

 

AMENDMENTS

Amendments received 12.07.2023

 

CASE OFFICER

Katie Nethersole

 

Prior to the presentation a verbal update was provided by the Case Officer as follows:

 

“On 19 December 2023, the National Planning Policy Framework was updated. The updates undertaken do not alter the considerations or officer recommendation for this particular application as previously reported, but included the following topics:

 

  • Changes to the requirements for the monitoring of housing land supply and delivery of housing.
  • Changes to the definition and requirements for community-led development and rural exception affordable housing schemes.
  • Additional support for householder level renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Changes to the requirements for changing green belt boundaries.”

 

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 001 P1, 020 AI, 025 AC, 030 AC, 031 AB, 032 AB, 045 AA, SK13 AB

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

3.

The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the new package treatment plants have been installed in accordance with drawing no. 42078-020 AI. The package treatment plants shall be retained and maintained in perpetuity in accordance with the maintenance and monitoring plan dated July 2023.

Reason: In order to avoid adverse impact on the Solent and Southampton Water SPA by way of additional nitrates emanating from the development in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 Policies E5 and E8.

 

4.

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.

5.

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;

-  proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage, power, communications  ...  view the full minutes text for item 364.

365.

23/01497/FULLS pdf icon PDF 109 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Churchill Retirement Living, Edwina Mountbatten House, Broadwater Road, Romsey, SO51 8GH ROMSEY TOWN

CASE OFFICER: Katie Savage

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

23/01497/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

09.06.2023

 

APPLICANT

Churchill Retirement Living

 

SITE

Edwina Mountbatten House, Broadwater Road, Romsey, SO51 8GH,  ROMSEY TOWN

 

PROPOSAL

Erection of site hoarding (Retrospective)

 

AMENDMENTS

·  Additional information received 27.07.2023

 

CASE OFFICER

Katie Savage

 

Prior to the presentation a verbal update was provided by the Case Officer as follows:

 

“On 19 December 2023, the National Planning Policy Framework was updated. The updates undertaken do not alter the considerations or officer recommendation for this particular application as previously reported, but included the following topics:

 

  • Changes to the requirements for the monitoring of housing land supply and delivery of housing.
  • Changes to the definition and requirements for community-led development and rural exception affordable housing schemes.
  • Additional support for householder level renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Changes to the requirements for changing green belt boundaries.”

 

PERMISSION subject to:

1.

The timber hoarding and associated timber posts hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition on or before 2 years from the date of this permission in accordance with a scheme of work submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality given that the proposed form of boundary treatment is not of a type or appearance that is appropriate, other than on a temporary basis while re-development of the plot takes place, in the interest of the local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan Policy LHW4.

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.

As part of hoardings are on public highway  the developer is required to gain permission from the Highway Authority and apply for a Hoarding or Temporary Structure consent. The details can be found at the following link:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/licencesandpermits/tempstrucure

 

The Officer’s recommendation as per the agenda was proposed by Councillor Cooper and second by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

366.

23/01649/FULLS pdf icon PDF 203 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Erlcombe, Butts Green, Lockerley, SO51 0JG LOCKERLEY

CASE OFFICER: Graham Melton

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

23/01649/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

30.06.2023

 

APPLICANT

Mr M Blackledge

 

SITE

Erlcombe, Butts Green, Lockerley, SO51 0JG,  LOCKERLEY

 

PROPOSAL

Erection of a 4 bedroom dwelling with sewage treatment plant, construction of vehicular access including widening dropped kerb and associated soft and hard landscaping

 

AMENDMENTS

Received on 19.10.2023:

·  Amended arboricultural information.

Received on 13.09.2023:

·  Amended Proposed Site Plan (clarifying boundary treatments)

Received on 26.07.2023:

·  Additional information regarding proposed package treatment plant

 

CASE OFFICER

Mr Graham Melton

 

Prior to the presentation a verbal update was provided by the Case Officer as follows:

 

“On 19 December 2023, the National Planning Policy Framework was updated. The updates undertaken do not alter the considerations or officer recommendation for this particular application as previously reported, but included the following topics:

 

  • Changes to the requirements for the monitoring of housing land supply and delivery of housing.
  • Changes to the definition and requirements for community-led development and rural exception affordable housing schemes.
  • Additional support for householder level renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Changes to the requirements for changing green belt boundaries.”

 

Delegated to the Head of Planning and Building for the following:

·  Completion of a legal agreement to secure the proposed mitigation measures ensuring the development achieves nutrient neutrality.

then 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:

Block Plan (19-006-AMD-XX-XX-DR-A-0601-01)

Amended Proposed Site Plan (19-006-AMD-XX-XX-DR-A-0102-03)

Proposed Floor Plan (19-006-AMD-XX-XX-DR-A-0200-01)

Proposed Elevations (19-006-AMD-XX-XX-DR-A-0300-01)

Proposed Sections (19-006-AMD-XX-XX-DR-A-0400-01)

Proposed Site Entrance Layout (19-006-AMD-XX-XX-RD-A-0600-01)

Amended Tree Protection Plan (19263-5)

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

3.

The development hereby permitted shall be designed and built to meet Regulation 36 2 (b) requirement of 110 litres/person/day water efficiency set out in part G2 of Building Regulations 2015.

Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

4.

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provisions set out within the Barrell Treecare Arboricultural assessment and Method Statement 19263-AA4-JB dated 11th October 2023, supplementary letter dated 17th November 2023 and the associated tree protection plan reference (19263-5).

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

5.

Tree protective measures installed (in accordance with the tree protection condition) shall be maintained and retained for the full duration of works or until such time as agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No activities, nor material storage, nor placement of site huts  ...  view the full minutes text for item 366.

367.

23/00660/PIPS pdf icon PDF 122 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Land at Fairbourne Farm, Kiln Lane, Braishfield SO51 0PJ BAISHFIELD

CASE OFFICER: Kate Levey

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

23/00660/PIPS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

08.03.2023

 

APPLICANT

Messers Stephen and Mark Garrett

 

SITE

Land at Fairbourne Farm, Kiln Lane, Braishfield, SO51 0PJ, BRAISHFIELD

 

PROPOSAL

Permission in principle for construction of two detached dwellings

 

AMENDMENTS

14 April 2023 – heritage statement received

 

CASE OFFICER

Kate Levey

 

Prior to the presentation a verbal update was provided by the Case Officer as follows:

 

“On 19 December 2023, the National Planning Policy Framework was updated. The updates undertaken do not alter the considerations or officer recommendation for this particular application as previously reported, but included the following topics:

 

  • Changes to the requirements for the monitoring of housing land supply and delivery of housing.
  • Changes to the definition and requirements for community-led development and rural exception affordable housing schemes.
  • Additional support for householder level renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Changes to the requirements for changing green belt boundaries.”

 

Delegated to the Head of Planning and Building for the completion of a legal agreement to secure:

·  Removal of nitrate mitigation land from agricultural production

·  Future management of the nitrate mitigation land; and

·  The provision of a financial contribution towards the New Forest Special Protection Area (SPA);

Then PERMISSION subject to:

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.

It is recommended that a future technical details application should include the following:

·  A site location plan, block plan, floor plans and elevations of the development proposed;

·  Details of external construction materials;

·  A Design and Access Statement/Planning Statement addressing (but not limited to) how any proposed development would integrate, respect and complement the character of the area; and preserve the significance of the settings of the listed buildings, in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policies E1 and E9

·  A hard and soft landscaping scheme and management plan covering a period of 5 years in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E2;

·  A Heritage Statement assessing the significance of, and the impact of the proposals on, the setting of nearby heritage assets, in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E9

·  A parking plan that demonstrates compliance with the Council’s parking standards contained within policy T2 and annex G.

 

The Officer’s recommendation as per the agenda plus a third bullet point under the legal agreement was proposed by Councillor Cooper and second by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.