Decision details

Item 11: Retrospective Application for New Farm Access and Access          Track

Trackway Access, Humber Down Lane, Hunton, Sutton Scotney

Case number: 18/01917/FUL

The Planning Case Officer confirmed that the application had previously been deferred by the Committee for clarification over the pipeline and information on any safety implications which had now been obtained and satisfied.

During public participation, Andrew Klemz (agent) and Steve Jenkins (transport engineer) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

During public participation, Councillor Horrill spoke on this item as Ward Member. 

In summary, Councillor Horrill raised the following points:

-       Representing the concerns of residents;

-       Clarity was sought regarding the gas pipeline and how this had been impacted by the road which had not been adequately addressed;

-       Now known that the applicant had not undertaken any consultation;

-       Good news that remedial work had been undertaken which had been confirmed as satisfactory via the HSE (Health and Safety Executive);

-       Byway on site – completely changed. Track accessible via access on Weston Down Lane;

-       Damage to verges on single track lane;

-       If minded to approve, suggest this be subject to weight and width restriction of vehicles using Weston Down Lane as safety issues were further exacerbated by Heavy Goods Vehicles using the track. 

At the conclusion of debate, the Committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report.