Agenda and draft minutes

Southern Area Planning Committee - Tuesday 23 April 2024 5.30 pm

Venue: Main Hall, Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GL

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

Items
No. Item

555.

Apologies

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Jeffrey.

556.

Public Participation

Minutes:

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

 

Agenda Item No.

Page No.

Application

Speaker

7

19-67

23/03200/RESS

Mr Jaggard (King’s Somborne Parish Council)

Mr Hill (Objector)

Mr Garnett (Applicant)

9

105-119

24/00083/VARN

Ms Jackson (Stockbridge Parish Council)

Mr Lawrence (Objector)

Mrs Webb (Applicant’s Agent)

 

557.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

558.

Urgent Items

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

559.

Minutes of previous meeting pdf icon PDF 104 KB

To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 2 April 2024.

 

Minutes:

Councillor A Dowden proposed and Councillor Bailey seconded the motion that the minutes of the previous meeting were an accurate record.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 2 April 2024 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

 

560.

23/03200/RESS - 15.12.2023 pdf icon PDF 180 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL)

SITE: Land East of Furzedown Road, Furzedown Road, King’s Somborne,  KING’S SOMBORNE

CASE OFFICER: Sarah Barter

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

23/03200/RESS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

RESERVED MATTERS - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

15.12.2023

 

APPLICANT

Mr Stuart Garnett, Shorewood Homes

 

SITE

Land East of Furzedown Road, Furzedown Road, King’s Somborne,  KING’S SOMBORNE

 

PROPOSAL

Application for the approval of Reserved Matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale) pursuant to outline planning permission 22/01359/OUTS for the erection of 18 dwellings

 

AMENDMENTS

·  Plots 1-3 sited away from northern boundary, Plots 1 & 3 swapped and design changes made to Plot 1 to reduce height and depth, with minor changes to the parking bays. The relationship between New Cottages and Plots 1-3 are indicated on drawing 7683-D03 revision A.

·  Plots 4-7 sited eastwards closer to the new allotment site, and Plots 4 & 5 moved southwards with associated parking alterations.

·  New section drawing

·  Updated tree information

·  HCC Highway boundary map

·  Transport Statement

·  Landscape Plan

·  FRA and Drainage Strategy

 

CASE OFFICER

Sarah Barter

 

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

 

Delegate to Head of Planning and Building to receive:

·  Satisfactory consultation response from the Tree Officer and HCC Lead Local Flood Authority,

Then APPROVAL subject to:

1.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and  re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no windows/dormer windows in the southern elevations of plots 11, 12, 13, and 14, or the northern elevations of plots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the proposal hereby permitted [other than those expressly authorised by this permission] shall be constructed.

Reason:  In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of the local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy LHW4.

2.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order), the garage(s) hereby approved shall at all times be available for the parking of vehicles.

Reason:  In order to maintain the approved on site parking provision and to reduce highway congestion in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy

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 would integrate, respect and complement the character of the area in accordance with Policy E1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

4.

The first-floor window in the northern elevation of plot 1 the development hereby permitted shall be fitted with obscured glazing and shall be top hung opening only, and thereafter retained as such, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 560.

561.

18/02797/FULLS - 01.11.2018 pdf icon PDF 126 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION/REFUSE)

SITE: Land adjacent to Greenwood Cottages, Woodington Road, East Wellow, SO51 6DQ, WELLOW

CASE OFFICER: Graham Melton

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

18/02797/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

01.11.2018

 

APPLICANT

Mr Nathan Taylor

 

SITE

Land adjacent to Greenwood Cottages, Woodington Road, East Wellow, SO51 6DQ, WELLOW

 

PROPOSAL

Change of Use of land to a residential caravan site for a Gypsy Family with two caravans (one touring caravan and one static mobile home), installation of package treatment plant, the erection of an amenity building and associated landscaping

 

AMENDMENTS

Received on 28.03.2024:

·  Amended proposed site plan

  Received on 15.04.2021:

·  Updated information regarding the applicant’s local connections

  Received on 03.03.2021:

·  Amended nitrate neutrality mitigation

  Received on 07.03.2019 and 09.05.2019:

·  Supporting information regarding status of applicant

  Received on 21.02.2019:

·  Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

 

CASE OFFICER

Graham Melton

 

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

 

Delegate to Head of Planning and Building for completion of satisfactory legal agreement on or before 23rd May 2024 which secures the following:

·  Installation of package treatment plant and purchase of credits from strategic nitrate offsetting scheme at Roke Manor Farm.

·  New Forest SPA contribution.

Then PERMISSION subject to:

1.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans:

Site Location Plan (18_939_001)

Amended Proposed Site Plan (18_939_003 Rev C)

Proposed Elevations (18_939_005)

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

2.

The site shall not be occupied by any persons other than Gypsies and Travellers, defined as persons of nomadic habit of life whatever their race or origin, including such persons who on grounds only of their own or their family’s or dependants’ educational or health needs or old age have ceased to travel temporarily, or permanently, but excluding members of an organised group of travelling showpeople, or circus people travelling together as such.

Reason: It is necessary to keep the site available to meet that need in accordance with Policy COM13 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

3.

Only one mobile home and one touring caravan shall be stationed on the land at any time and no further mobile homes or caravans shall be introduced without the approval of the Local Planning Authority. 

Reason: In the interests of the landscape, residential and visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies COM2, COM13, E1, E2 and LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

4.

No goods, plants or materials other than those relating to the residential, agricultural, or equestrian use of the land shall be deposited or stored on the land as identified on the approved plan. Reason: In the interests of the landscape and visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies E1 and E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

5.

The external materials to be used in the development hereby permitted, shall be in accordance with the materials specified on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 561.

562.

24/00083/VARN - 15.01.2024 pdf icon PDF 126 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Stockbridge House, High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EX, STOCKBRIDGE

CASE OFFICER: Katie Nethersole

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/00083/VARN

 

APPLICATION TYPE

VARIATION OF CONDITIONS - NORTH

 

REGISTERED

15.01.2024

 

APPLICANT

Mr and Mrs J Dunlop

 

SITE

Stockbridge House, High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6EX, STOCKBRIDGE

 

PROPOSAL

Variation of condition 02 (approved plans) of 21/01171/FULLN (Erection of three tourist accommodation units) to alter the provision of windows, install decking platforms, and changes to internal configuration

 

AMENDMENTS

 

 

CASE OFFICER

Katie Nethersole

 

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

 

PERMISSION subject to:

1.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers 239(10)002 H, 239(10)100 A, 239(11)102 A, 239(101) A, 239(10)004 A, 239(11)100 A

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

2.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the approved Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) dated 9th May 2022 by CC Construction Ltd. Development shall proceed in accordance with the approved CEMP.

Reason: To protect designated sites, habitats and species in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016

3.

The works hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provisions set out within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement undertaken by EnviroArb Solutions reference EAS-082 dated 16.02.2021. Any changes to the works to be undertaken to the trees shall not be carried out until a revised method statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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

4.

Tree protective measures should be installed in accordance with the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement undertaken by EnviroArb Solutions reference EAS-082 dated 16.02.2021. Such protection shall be installed prior to any other sit operations and at least three working days' notice to be given to the Local Planning Authority that it has been installed.

Reason: To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E2.

5.

Tree protective measures installed 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 sites huts or other equipment what-so-ever shall take place within the fencing without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E2.

6.

The development shall not be occupied until space has been laid out for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles to enable them to enter and leave the site in forward gear in accordance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 562.

563.

24/00167/FULLS - 25.01.2024 pdf icon PDF 140 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Land rear of Willowbrook House, Braishfield Road, Crookhill, SO51 0QB, BRAISHFIELD

CASE OFFICER: Nathan Glasgow

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/00167/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

25.01.2024

 

APPLICANT

Mr and Mrs Dolby-Stevens

 

SITE

Land rear of Willowbrook House, Braishfield Road, Crookhill, SO51 0QB, BRAISHFIELD

 

PROPOSAL

Demolish agricultural barn, erect single storey dwelling with detached car port and installation of package treatment plant

 

AMENDMENTS

None

 

CASE OFFICER

Nathan Glasgow

 

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

 

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:

Site Location Plan – 8257/P100 B

Proposed Block Plan – 8257/P101

Proposed Site Plan – 8257/P102 A

Proposed Site Entrance – 8257/P103

Proposed Ground Floor – 8257/P200 B

Proposed Roof Plan – 8257/P201

Proposed East/West Elevations – 8257/P300

Proposed North/South Elevations – 8257/P301

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

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be those as listed within the 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.

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:

i)  means of enclosure;

ii)  hard surfacing materials;

iii)  proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage, power, communications cables, pipelines etc. indicating lines, manholes, supports.);

iv)  planting plans;

v)  written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment);

vi)  schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities;

vii)programme of implementation and management.

The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and the implementation programme.

Reason:  To enable the development to respect, complement and positively integrate into the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E2.

5.

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provisions set out within the Wadey Trees Limited Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement reference WT 105-23 AIA dated 9th January 2024.

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

6.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order), no building, structure, walls  ...  view the full minutes text for item 563.

564.

24/00341/VARS - 13.02.2024 pdf icon PDF 119 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: SHB Hire Ltd, Mill Lane, Nursling, SO16 0YE, NURSLING AND ROWNHAMS

CASE OFFICER: Mark Staincliffe

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/00341/VARS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

VARIATION OF CONDITIONS - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

13.02.2024

 

APPLICANT

Gerard Hall Energy Limited

 

SITE

SHB Hire Ltd, Mill Lane, Nursling, SO16 0YE,  NURSLING AND ROWNHAMS

 

PROPOSAL

Vary condition 7 of 23/01080/FULLS (Erection of an electricity substation) - to remove restriction on the location of construction compounds, plant machinery, storage and parking on land north and west of application site

 

AMENDMENTS

 

 

CASE OFFICER

Mark Staincliffe

 

Application WITHDRAWN by the applicant’s agent prior to meeting.