Agenda and minutes

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Councillor Pearson declared a personal (but not prejudicial) interest in respect of the agenda item: Dadkhah Stud Park Lane Upper Swanmore SO32 2QQ, due to his knowledge of the area and his role as one of the ward members.

Minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 February 2022

RESOLVED:

 That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 February 2022 be approved and adopted.

The committee agreed to receive the update sheet as an addendum to report PDC1200.

A copy of each planning application decision was available to view on the council’s website under the respective planning application.  The committee considered the following items:

Proposal Description: Two storey extension and alterations.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which stated that the penultimate paragraph on page 21 of the committee agenda pack regarding the level of harm to the listed building was corrected as follows:

“In summary, it is considered that the proposals will not result in any harm to the significance of the setting and historic interest of the listed building and surrounding listed properties, in accordance with the New Alresford Design Statement Section 4, Section 16 para 199 of the NPPF, S.66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Policy CP20 of WDLPP1 and DM29 of WDLPP2 and the historic environment section of the Planning Practice Guidance. The proposals are therefore considered to be acceptable in line with relevant legislation and local plan policy.”

During public participation, Alicia Salter spoke in objection to the application, and Simon Goddard spoke in support of the application and answered members' questions.

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 and the update sheet.

Proposal Description: Proposed side extension to incorporate the existing garage/workshop and with a studio created within the new roof space. (Revised Plans).

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which stated that the representations section on page 46 of the agenda pack which referred to New Alresford Parish Council was to be corrected to read “New Alresford Town Council”.

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 and the update sheet, subject to an additional condition that roof plans should be submitted for prior approval to the local planning authority.

Proposal Description: Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new 3 bed detached dwelling.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which clarified that on page 68 of the agenda pack the “Nine Objecting Representations” referred to 10 objections from 9 different addresses.

During public participation, Diana Burr spoke in objection to the application, and David Gausden (Agent) spoke in support of the application and answered members' questions.

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 and the update sheet, subject to an additional condition that the applicant notifies the local planning authority if they become aware of any relevant archaeological issues at the application site, the wording of the condition to be delegated to the Service Lead: Built Environment

Proposal Description: T9 Horse Chestnut- Reduce lateral limbs to provide property with 2-2.5m clearance. This includes localised pruning works to provide clearance from building, trees previously pruned back from building.

The proposal was introduced, and the committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the matter.

RESOLVED

The committee agreed to raise no objection to the proposal for the reasons set out in the report.

Proposal Description: Construction of detached 3 bedroom chalet dwelling with office space and laboratory for owner/operator of Dadkhah stud.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which stated that since the publication of the report, officers had reviewed the reason for refusal and recommended that the two issues listed are separated into two separate reasons for refusal (1 and 2 below).  In addition, a further reason for refusal was also proposed relating to nitrate neutrality as in the absence of any mitigation, the proposal is contrary to Regulations 63 and 64 of “The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017” and Policy SD10 of the South Downs National Park (SDNP) Local Plan as it is considered that the proposal would have likely significant effect on a European protected site through an increase in nitrate input.

The update sheet also noted that there was an error on Page 123 under the heading “Reason for Recommendation and Conditions” it should read:

Reason for Recommendation

It is recommended that the application be refused for the following reasons.

New reasons for refusal:

1.       The application fails to provide evidence and justification to warrant a permanent dwelling on this private equestrian site. The application is contrary to paragraph 79 of the NPPF.

2.       The proposed dwelling does not enhance or maintain the natural rural setting set within the South Downs National Park. The application is contrary to policies SD4 and SD5 of the South Downs National Park.

3.       The proposal for a permanent residential dwelling for an equestrian worker within the Solent Catchment Area, will result in additional nitrates being deposited into the SPA's. Therefore,  in the absence of any mitigation, the proposal is contrary to Regulations 63 and 64 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and Policy SD10 of the SDNP Local Plan as it is considered that the proposal will have likely significant effect on a European protected site through an increase in nitrate input.

During public participation, Ellie Dadkhahspoke in support of the application and answered members' questions.

The Committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.

RESOLVED

The committee agreed to refuse permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report and the update sheet.

Proposal Description: Erection of detached dwelling and garaging following demolition of existing dwelling and garaging.

Councillor Evans left the meeting and Councillor Rutter presided as Chairperson for this item only.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which stated that 1 additional objection had been received which concerned the lack of environmental information which had been previously requested by the council's ecologist. Additional, updated ecology details had been received and the council's ecologist was now satisfied, subject to conditions and the  comments contained in the committee report.

During public participation, Toby Stubbs spoke in objection to the application, and Karen Clark (Agent) spoke in support of the application and answered members' questions.

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 and the update sheet.