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Proposal Description: Item 7: The removal of an existing barn building and in its place, the creation of two tourist accommodation units with designated parking area and alterations to access track  

It was noted that all committee members that were present had visited the application site on 12 August 2025 to enable members to observe the site in context and to gain a better appreciation of the proposals.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out in full the following:

(i)             A further representation received from the neighbour on 6 August 2025 suggesting alternative conditions.

(ii)            Changes to Condition 21 to ensure provision for cycle parking as follows:

          21.  Prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted,                details of the specification and location of the following must be                   submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

a. Air source heat pumps

b. Rainwater harvesting

c. Solar Panels

d. Secure cycle parking

In the case of the solar panels, the submitted details shall include both    elevation and section and details of the relationship with the roof.             Development shall be carried out fully in accordance with the approved          details.

          Development shall be carried out fully in accordance with the approved    details within 6 months of their written approval and shall be retained      for the lifetime of the development.

          Reason: To ensure a sustainable form of development consistent with        the objectives of The National Planning Policy Framework 2024 and to     accord with the requirements of Policy CP11 of the Winchester District          Local Plan Part 1 - Joint Core Strategy, Policy DM18 of the Local Plan           Part 2 - Development Management & Allocations and Winchester Air         Quality SPD.

(iii)          Additional conditions as follows:

Operational Management Plan

          The approved development shall not be brought into use until an                    operational management plan has been submitted to the local planning     authority and has been approved in writing. The plan shall include                  details in respect of the following:

a.    Measures to promote sustainable travel

b.    Visitor Signage and advice

c.     Fire Safety

d.    Pet / dog policy

e.    Management of leisure / recreational activities

f.      Cleaning and maintenance

g.    Noise management

h.    Use of local produce / suppliers

The approved measures shall be implemented for the lifetime of the          approved development.

          To preserve the local amenities of the area and to ensure a sustainable         form of development as required by LPP1 Policies DM17, DM18, and DM20

          Mower Shed

          The mower shed hereby identified in Drawings 2209-PCA-DR-A-101       and 2209-PCA-E-E-1509   shall only be used for the purpose incidental    to the tourist accommodation and land associated within the red line,   and shall not, at any time, be used for living accommodation, business,           commercial or industrial purposes.

          Reason: To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining residential           properties.

          Dark Skies

          The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until details         (including timings of operation) of automatic black out blinds, or                 specifications for low transmittance glass which reduce light pollution           from the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7