Item 8

Attached:

·         Extract of Report PDC1115 (Item 8).

·         Extract of Update Sheet from 16 August 2018 (Item 8).

·         Extract of draft minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 16 August 2018.

Item 8: Development of six houses with garages and parking; new access road. Demolition of existing.

74 Olivers Battery Road North, Olivers Battery, SO22 4JB

Case Number: 18/01359/FUL

(Extract from Report PDC1115 Item 8 and Update Sheet 16 August 2018 refers).

At its meeting held on 16 August 2018, the Planning Committee agreed that the above application be referred to the Planning (Viewing) Sub-Committee for determination in order to allow Members to assess the proposed access route in the context of its setting, specifically with regard to the concerns raised of the safety of pedestrians and traffic. 

At that meeting, the Head of Development Management drew the Committee’s attention to the Update Sheet which set out additional Conditions 23 to 27.

In addition, at this meeting a verbal update was provided stating that amended plans had been received for an area of the site. As a result, an amendment had been made to Condition 14 to reflect the amended plan.

Furthermore, it was noted that reference to 14 parking spaces had since been changed to 15 parking spaces and that had subsequently been amended and condition 13 needs to be amended to reflect this.

Public participation had taken place at the aforementioned meeting of the Committee where Sylvia Conway-Jones spoke in objection to the application and Stephen Sherlock (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

At this meeting, Councillor Green also addressed the Committee on this item as Ward Member.

Therefore, immediately prior to the public meeting, the Viewing Sub-Committee visited the application site where Members observed the site in order to gain a better appreciation of the proposal in the context of its setting and an understanding of the safety concerns  previously raised.

The Planning Officer presented the application to re-familiarise Members with the proposal and stated that the application had been taken to the Planning Committee for determination with a recommendation to grant permission.

At the conclusion of debate, the Sub-Committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons, conditions and informatives set out in the Report and  the Update Sheet and, subject to the amendments proposed in the verbal update above.

RESOLVED:

That the application be permitted for the following reason(s):

Conditions

01   The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

01   Reason:  To comply with the provisions of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

02   No development shall take place until details and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwellings hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

02   Reason:  To ensure that the development presents a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the amenities of the area.

03   Detailed proposals for the disposal of foul and surface water shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

Item 13:

Attached:

·         Extract of Report PDC1115 (Item 13).

·         Extract of Update Sheet from 16 August 2018 (Item 13).

·         Extract of draft minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 16 August 2018.

Item 13: Erection of one new dwelling at land to the rear of Lion Hill House .

Lion Hill House, Alton Road, West Meon, GU32 1JF

Case Number: SDNP/17/03750/FUL

(Extract from Report PDC1115 Item 13 and Update Sheet 16 August 2018 refers).

At its meeting held on 16 August 2018, the Planning Committee agreed that the above application be referred to the Planning (Viewing) Sub-Committee for determination in order to allow Members to assess the issues of parking and the impact on the listed buildings, conservation area and neighbouring properties.  

At that meeting, the Head of Development Management drew the Committee’s attention to the Update Sheet which set out comments from the Drainage Engineer and confirmed that the Environment Agency and Building Control had agreed the infiltration scheme for the development.

Public participation had taken place at the aforementioned meeting of the Committee where John Bennington spoke in objection to the application and Simon Goddard (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

Therefore, immediately prior to the public meeting, the Viewing Sub-Committee visited the application site where Members observed the site in order to gain a better appreciation of the proposal in the context of its impact on the listed buildings, conservation area and neighbouring properties and to assess the concerns expressed regarding parking.

The Planning Officer presented the application to re-familiarise Members with the proposal and stated that the application had been taken to the Planning Committee for determination with a recommendation to grant permission.

At the conclusion of debate, the Sub-Committee agreed to refuse permission for the following reasons: overdevelopment resulting in a cramped layout, causing visual harm in context of its setting in the West Meon conservation area. The precise wording delegated to the Head of Development Management, in consultation with the Chairman which will reference saved policies from the Winchester District Local Plan 2006, Winchester, policies in the Winchester District Local Plan Part 1 Joint Core Strategy 2013 and emerging policies of the South Downs National Park Local Plan.

RESOLVED:

     That the application be refused for the reasons set out above.