Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Proposal Description: Item 9: Conversion of the existing White Horse Inn Public House (Sui Generis) to provide two three-bedroom dwellings (Use Class C3) and one four bed dwelling (use class C3), utilising existing access off South Hill, with associated parking and landscaping
The application was introduced in conjunction with the above application. Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out in full the following:
(i) A flyer had been distributed by the agent regarding the scheme to members of the committee.
(ii) Councillor Lee had circulated a letter to the committee setting out his comments on the application as he was unable to attend the meeting.
In addition, the planning case officer gave a verbal update at the meeting in respect of Condition 9. A late consultation had been received from the drainage engineer confirming that the surface water details were adequate with no further amendments. However, with regards the foul water, the description had been amended to add in a caveat that the details shall include appropriate structural protection measures to ensure the integrity of the foul drainage under the traffic loading.
During public participation, Jake Russell spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon
The Committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.
RESOLVED:
The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report, the Update Sheet and verbal update.
Wards Affected: Central Meon Valley;
Contact: Matthew Watson, Democratic Services Officer Email: mwatson@winchester.gov.uk Tel: 01962 848317.
Report author: Matthew Watson
Publication date: 19/08/2026
Date of decision: 12/08/2026
Decided at meeting: 12/08/2026 - Planning Committee
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