Agenda and minutes

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Councillor Ruffell made a personal statementin respect of Item 7 (Land adjacent to Appletree Cottage, Chilcomb) to the effect that he is a Ward Member for Upper Meon Valley.

Councillor Evans made a personal statement in respect of item 15 (The Piggery, Firgrove Lane, Boarhunt) that she had raised objection to the draft Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document (DPD) due to seven of the 15 allocated sites being located within the Southwick and Wickham Ward. However, she had raised no comment about this particular application and took part in the discussion and vote thereon.

At the invitation of the Head of Development Management, the Committee had visited the site relating to Item 12 on 16 October 2018, to assist them in assessing the proposal in relation to its setting.  The site visit was attended by Members present on the Committee with the exception of Councillors Evans, McLean and Ruffell. Councillors Maclean and Ruffellhad separately visited the site and Cllr Evans said that  she would listen to the presentation and decide whether she had sufficient information on which to reach a decision.

of the previous meeting held on 20 September 2018 and of the Planning (Viewing) Sub Committee held on 9 October 2018 – attached for Members of the Committee only*.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 September 2018 and the minutes of the Planning (Viewing) Sub Committee held on 9 October 2018, be approved and adopted.

A copy of each planning application decision is available to view on the Council’s website under the respective planning application.

The Committee agreed to receive the Update Sheet as an addendum to Report PDC1117.

Item 7:  Revised application for the erection of one dwelling (Amended Plans 14/09/2018)

Land adjacent to Appletree Cottage, Chilcomb, Winchester.

Case number:  SDNP/18/04041/FUL

The Head of Development Management referred Members to the Update Sheet which set out a further seven letters of objection that had been received in relation to the revised plans.

In addition, a verbal update was provided to note that there had been a reduction in the size of the first floor accommodation by one metre.

During public participation, Piers Sherlock spoke in objection to the application and Harry Dhand (applicant) and Stephen Hurrell (architect) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

In response to questions from Members, the Historic Environment Team Leader clarified that the key point to be considered was that this application had been re-orientated and its built form differed vastly to the appealed scheme. The proposed scheme had now overcome the previous concerns in relation to scale, built form and materials and was now considered to be of no material harm to the listed building as a result.

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 and Update Sheet.

Item 8:  Proposed two new 2 bed semi-detached cottages.

Forge Cottage, West Street, Hambledon, Winchester

Case number: SDNP/18/01459/FUL

In response to questions from Members, the Highways Engineer clarified that a speed survey had been undertaken and officers were content that the visibility could be provided in accordance with those speed limits currently set.

During public participation, David Long and Tony Higham (Hambledon Parish Council) spoke in objection to the application and Jack Warshaw spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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.

Item 9:  Erection of replacement stable building and alterations to adjoining ground levels (Revised application)

Barrs Farm, High Street, Soberton, SO32 3PN

Case number: SDNP/18/04226/HOUS

The Head of Development Management referred Members to the Update Sheet which set out details of an alternative planting scheme that had been received.

During public participation, Mr Patrick spoke in objection to the application and Jeanette Hopkins (applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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, subject to securing suitable planting by condition and as set out in the Update Sheet.

Item 10: Removal of condition 4 of approved permission W105401/04LB

Tempus House, Petersfield Road, Hinton Ampner, Alresford

Case number: SDNP/18/02995/CND

During public participation, Caroline Young (applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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

Item 12:  Erection of an agricultural building for free range egg production and associated feed bins and hardstanding areas

Land north of Vale Farm, Enmill Lane, Pitt, Winchester

Case number: 18/01082/FUL

The Head of Development Management referred Members to the Update Sheet which set out the following:  A supplementary consultation response from the Head of Environmental Health with a recommended condition which would replace Condition 9 with an expanded reason to include all sensitive receptors; It was also pointed out that ‘Arquiva’ had been removed from the site address to avoid confusion with the company of that name which was not connected to the proposal and the site address had been amended to read ‘Land North of Vale Farm, Enmill Lane, Pitt.

In addition, a verbal update was provided as follows:

That a final response had been received from Natural Englandstating that consideration of plans and projects within 5km to assess the ‘in combination effect’  was reasonable and plans and projects could include the anaerobic digester (although it was pointed out that in a previous consultation response Natural England had stated that the anaerobic digester would not have an impact on Crab Wood SSSI and this was read out to Members), the manure should be stored in line with best practice and covered and the manure heap to the north of Sarum Road should be moved further south, and the woodland buffer is welcomed.

In addition, the officer proposed an amendment to Condition 5 to require planting to be carried out prior to commencement of use and an amendment to Condition 5 to remove the wording ‘the northern end of’ and drew Member’s attention to the wording; in the section of the report relating to residential amenity where the reference should be to Condition 9 not Condition 10;  and finally, it was reported that an additional email had been received from an objector relating to the manure storage and the impact of the emissions on human health. 

In response to questions from Members, the Environmental Protection Officer clarified that in relation to the storage of manure, there were four sites located. It was likely that only one store would be used at any one time. These stores would be used by rotation one year at a time, ensuring that there was at least a two year gap period prior to return.

During public participation, Mary Hill (Crabwood Action Group), Sue Wood (Sparsholt Parish Council) and David Killeen (Hursley Parish Council) spoke in objection to the application and Sam Burge spoke in support of the application and all answered Members’ questions thereon.

During public participation, Councillor Warwick spoke on this item as Ward Member.  Councillor Horrill also spoke on this item as Ward Member for the contiguous ward of Wonston and Micheldever. 

In summary, Councillor Horrill stated that she was representing the residents of Sparsholt Village on this complex and technical application and considered that, if the Committee was minded to approve the application, it should be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Item 13: The provision of 6 houses and associated works (4 semi-detached and 2 detached units) following planning permission 16/01490/FUL and 17/02457/FUL.

Chingri Khal, Sleepers Hill, Winchester

Case number: 18/01269/FUL

During public participation, Jeannie Berridge spoke in objection to the application and David Milligan spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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.

Item 14:  Revisions to the new dwelling permitted by Appeal ref. APP/L1765/W/18/3193896 to include a basement storey, light wells and access.

The Corner House, 15 Bereweeke Close, Winchester, SO22 6AR

Case number: 18/01432/FUL

During public participation, Mr and Mrs Dickens spoke in objection to the application and Chris Carter (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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

In summary, Councillor Learney stated that having refused the previous proposal which refusal was overturned on appeal, the application today was a considerably different proposal and was an expansion on the original turned down by the Committee. She was of the opinion that the current application was a four or five bedroomed dwelling labelled as a three bed, with the basement large enough on its own to accommodate four people. Councillor Learney referred to Policy CP2 (housing mix) which encouraged two to three bed dwellings; not four to five beds and as such she considered that there was no reason to make this site an exception.

In conclusion, Councillor Learney stated that the application also failed to deliver an affordable housing contribution, to provide adequate parking or amenity space and she urged the Committee to support the concerns of residents and refuse this application.

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 and, subject to an additional condition for the removal of Permitted Development Rights.  

Item 15: Continued siting of 4 no. residential gypsy caravans without complying with Condition 3 of planning permission ref. 11/01875/FUL.

7 The Old Piggery, Firgrove Lane, North Boarhunt, Fareham

Case number: 18/01691/FUL

A verbal update was provided setting out additional wording to the last paragraph of the ‘Impact on character of area and neighbouring property’ section of the Report to read ‘…..`it is not considered that the units have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area’.

In response to question from Members, the Head of Strategic Planning clarified the four pitches proposed to be permitted were included as an allocation as part of the  Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document (DPD) to ensure the Council was fulfilling its requirements to meet the needs of the Gypsy and Traveller community.

During public participation, Geoffrey Wright (Boarhunt Parish Council) spoke in objection to the application and Joe Cunnane (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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

In summary, Councillor Cutler stated that Boarhunt was a small rural village which had a disproportionate level of caravan pitches. There had been a long standing history of travelling show people which had never been a problem. However, Councillor Cutler advised that he had received more complaints about this particular site than any other site in his ward. There were illegally sited caravans on site (26 vans as at May 2017) and advice given was that enforcement action would not proceed until formal adoption of the Gypsy and Traveller DPD was in place. In conclusion, Councillor Cutler suggested that the decision on this application be deferred to align with the completion of the DPD.

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 and the Update Sheet, subject to: fulllandscaping plan to be submitted to the Council within 6 months of the decision for approval with planting to be carried out by the next planting season; and a review of Condition 6 to ensure parking to be used for the parking of HGV’s only, with the precise wording delegated to the Head of Development Management in consultation with the Chairman.

Item 16: Change of use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to a mixed use of C3 (Dwellinghouse) and Sui Generis, for the breeding of dogs.

2 Hazeldene, Parsonage Lane, Durley, Southampton

Case number: 18/01086/FUL

During public participation, Mr and Mrs Mucci spoke in objection to the application and Ian Donohue (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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

Item 17: Proposed ground floor extension and proposed first floor extension over existing bungalow

Tiggers Pond, Church Road, Newtown, Fareham

Case number: 18/01839/HOU

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.

RESOLVED:

1.   That the decisions taken on the Development Control Applications in relation to those applications inside and outside the area of the South Downs National Park be agreed as set out in the decision relating to each item, subject to the following:

                        (i)         That in respect of item 9, permission be granted for the                       reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in                the Report, subject to securing suitable planting by condition                                  and as set out in the Update Sheet;

                        (ii)        That in respect of item 12, permission be granted for the                     reasons and             subject to the conditions and informatives set out                     in the Report, the Update Sheet and the verbal updates given at                        the meeting, as set out above; subject to an amendment to                            Condition 9 to clarify the reasons for the condition in relation to                   the manure storage plan; and the requirement for landscaping to              be in place prior to commencement on site;

     (iii)       That in respect of item 14, permission be granted for the         reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in   the Report and, subject to an additional condition for the     removal of Permitted Development Rights; and

(iv)       That in respect of item 15, permission be granted for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report and the Update Sheet, subject to: full landscaping plan to be submitted to the Council within 6 months of the decision for approval with planting to be carried out by the next planting season; and a review of Condition 6 to ensure parking to be used for the parking of HGV’s only, with the precise wording delegated to the Head of Development Management in consultation with the Chairman.

The meeting commenced at 9.30am, adjourned between 12.20pm and 2.00pm and between 5.00pm and 5.25pm and concluded at 7.10pm.