Decisions

Item 12 – Proposal Description: Demolition of existing changing rooms and erection of 2 storey classroom.

The application was introduced. During public participation, Martyn Ryland spoke in objection to the application and David Jobbins (agent) and Dave Cartwright (Vice Principal - for applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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.

Item 11 – Proposal Description: Proposed demolition of two existing pavilions. Replacement with one new build pavilion and associated car parking

The application was introduced.  Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out an amendment to the wording of condition 11. 

During public participation, Janet Berry (on behalf of Highcliffe Community Forum for Action) spoke in objection to the application and Councillor Anne Weir (on behalf of Winchester Town Forum, sponsor for the facility) and Graeme Todd (Corporate Property Surveyor, Winchester City Council present to address specific questions) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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.

Item 13: New vehicular field access.

101 Grange Park, Northington 

Case number: 21/01536/HOU

The application was introduced. During public participation, Scot Masker (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

Councillor Power spoke in objection to the application as a Ward Member and answered Members’ questions thereon.

In summary, Councillor Power stated that her concerns regarding the new access were centred on road safety. She made reference to the conditions which did not restrict access to agricultural vehicles only and expressed concern that the site lines to the north which were required to be kept clear of vegetation were on land not owned by the applicant. Councillor Power sought assurance that condition 5 would reflect agricultural use only, therefore she urged the committee to consider this further.   

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.

The meeting commenced at 9.30 am, adjourned between 12.20 pm and 2 pm and concluded at 3.25 pm.

Chair

Item 9 – Proposal Description: Partial demolition and conversion of existing garage; two-storey side extension (resubmission)

The application was introduced.  During public participation, Councillor Paula Langford-Smith (Denmead Parish Council) spoke in objection to the application and Sarah Roberts (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon. 

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.

The Chair agreed to accept this matter as a late item onto the agenda as a matter requiring consideration.

            RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 November 2021 be approved and adopted.

The Chairperson invited Rebecca Fenn-Tripp, Chris Hebden and Steve Houkes of Bloor Homes and the project team to the meeting who provided a presentation from Bloor Homes regarding the proposals for Berewood on phases 3b and 5a of the West of Waterlooville development, which also set out the context of the project background and the plans to update stakeholders and the community as the proposals progressed. It was noted that, subject to the planning process, it was proposed that works would commence on site during Spring 2022.

The Forum raised various questions including details of the dissemination of the community newsletter, the inclusion of the breakdown of house size proposals in community correspondence and access roads onto the development for these phases which were responded to by relevant officers and representatives from Bloor Homes.

The Chairperson thanked the representatives of Bloor Homes and the project team for attending the meeting and for their informative presentation.

            RESOLVED:

                        That the presentation be received and noted.

Grainger

Jenni Upstill (Grainger) provided an update on the infrastructure at the site and made reference to the following points:

Infrastructure:

·         Western link road (Marrelsmoor Avenue) moved forward to accommodate the school, expected to be completed in Spring 2024 with the school due to open in September 2024.

·         Delays still occurring due to Brexit and playing catch-up from Covid.

·         Stakes Hill roundabout – no further update. Awaiting Hampshire County Council (HCC) decision.

·         Southern Access junction planning application to be submitted before the end of the year. Plans shared with the Purbrook community via Purbrook Residents’ Association Newsletter. Expect work to commence September 2022.

·         Liaising with HCC on future road adoption – main spine roads: Grainger Street, Houghton Avenue and Newlands Avenue in the final stages which was expected by the end of 2022.

·         Yellow lines installed on Newlands Avenue with positive feedback

·         Paths through Nature Reserve damaged due to surface water has been patched but a more permanent solution was being introduced.

·         Town Park Phase 2 – work commenced on preparing land for the cricket pitch (not part of current application, works already approved)

Arising out of questions from the Forum, the following issues were discussed:

Hampshire Highways application for the northern bus gateway – Councillor Hughes stated that the views of many of the councillors to this proposal was not to proceed as any benefit from carrying out these works would be negligible.

Aquind Interconnector – Hampshire Highways will not be carrying out any resurfacing works along London Road due to the upheaval of the installation of the Aquind Interconnector.

RESOLVED:

1.            That the verbal report be noted; and

2.            That the following item be added onto the agenda for the next meeting:

(i)            B2150 Issues

Members of the Forum received a verbal update from Jenni Upstill (Grainger) and Katie Bone (Havant Borough Council) regarding the latest community work that had been carried out and reference was made to the following points:

Grainger

·         Travel and Community survey results – as expected, the majority travel by car. Lots of cyclists, better communication around cycle routes required and work was being carried out with Newlands Parish Council. Cycle vouchers and bus passes were offered as an incentive for completing the survey.

Key issues:

·         Parking

-          Yellow lines painted on Grainger Street and Newlands Avenue

-          Adoption will help with enforcement

-          Car park delivered as part of Town Park Phase 2

-          Connecting Marrelsmoor Avenue and Newlands Avenue would result in more options for traffic

·         Traffic calming

-          Temporary speed bumps installed along construction routes in Houghton Avenue, Newlands Avenue and Marrelsmoor Avenue

-          Options being investigated with Hampshire County Council e.g. shorter raised table top on Grainger Street

-          Over time it was anticipated that traffic flow would improve

·         Timescales

-          Improvements to communication on timescales via newsletters and social media

-          Communication had improved post-covid but there were still some issues e.g. waiting for planning application approval

·         Wildlife Walk held on Tuesday, 24 August - Ecologist-led walk around the River Wallington area for residents.

·         Great Big Green Week in September – Grainger partnered with Havant Climate Alliance. Activities included Park Yoga, Wildlife Walks for families and adults, wreath making and candle making. Wildlife Trust ran meadow sweeps and pond dipping. Wildflower seeds sent to every household. Successful event - low turnout due to weather for some activities but a positive response from residents and local community.

·         Community Planters ran a sunflower competition for kids, winning categories – biggest, tallest and happiest. Jenni Upstill judged the entries; Newlands Parish Council provided gardening vouchers as prizes.

·         Employment and skills – partnered with Oaklands and Cowplain Schools to support careers programme via Solent LEP.

·         Portsmouth Bee Keeping Society moved into a compound on site until Southern Allotments are ready. Beekeepers on site have reported success with transporting new queens to the Berewood hives, so hopefully honey will be plentiful next year!

·         Survey undertaken on Proxima Pond – non-native carp present. Next stage would be draining and landscaping and it was anticipated that work would take place in Spring 2022, with the potential to re-introduce native species of fish at a later date.

·         Working with Proxima Park on the green space improvements in the area – investigating the option for a swift tower.

·         Memorial bench for local resident Anthony Bessey had been installed in Newlands Meadow where he would fly his pet hawk ‘Flash’. Interpretation boards to also be installed explaining raptor boxes.

·         Partnering with Wildlife Trust on the community rewilding projects - Berewood Primary School are looking to re-wild part of their site next year.

Events:

·         Halloween crafting sessions for kids took place in the Community Hall on Saturday, 30 October.

·         Fireworks display for residents in Town Park on Wednesday, 3 November.

·         Self-defence classes for women are due to be held on 15November and 29 November.

·         Christmas crafts with Wildlife Trust on Sunday, 5 December for all ages.

·         Berewood Motor Club set up by residents, meet on the third Sunday of every month, first meeting due to take place on Sunday 21 November.

·         Royal Mail have confirmed location for an additional post box to be installed – this will be situated on the corner of Rowe Rise/Newlands Avenue. Date to be confirmed but this was expected before the end of the year.

·         Bins replaced on Town Park. Despite moving the bin closer, issues with litter still remained around the skate park area.

Havant Borough Council

·         Further litter picking events were held across the development at the end of the summer. These were well attended and funding was approved so that Newlands Parish Council have their own litter picking equipment which was taking place at the community building. The aim was to set up a regular group or a drop in/drop out session for people to use as and when they could. 

·         Work with the Community Plan continues, several meetings had taken place with three residents committed to supporting the plan. Residents’ involvement was still being sought, particularly from the Taylor Wimpey side of the development. Upcoming events would be used as engagement opportunities, to speak to residents about the plan and keep them informed. Councillor Brook advised that she was happy to support Katie Bone with this. A leaflet was produced to promote the plan and has been distributed across various platforms. 

·         Partnership working – Katie reported that she had been approached by a number of businesses and churches wishing to get involved with serving and supporting the West of Waterlooville community and this was being progressed.

·         Issues arising on the development regarding vandalism or theft in the area which had been directed to 101, also there had been complaints from a number of Wellington Park residents about being excluded from the fireworks event.

In response, Jenni Upstill advised that this decision had been taken as town park was incomplete and there were no facilities in place to cope should a significant number of people attend, if this was an ‘open’ event. However, going forward it was proposed that this event could continue in perpetuity once the second half of town park had been completed. Initially for the first year, it was proposed to be an event for Grainger residents who had purchased on the Berewood site in order to control capacity and manage safety concerns.

Members of the Forum raised various matters regarding ongoing issues with Hambledon Road for discussion with Hampshire Highways, the outstanding re-appointment to the role of Community Implementation Officer, the deed of variation and an update on the s.106 agreement, which were responded to by relevant officers.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the verbal updates be received and noted; and

2.    That any further updates on the points raised above, be passed onto Forum Members in due course.

Grainger

Jenni Upstill (Grainger) provided an update on the physical developments of the site and made reference to the following points:

Physical Development

·         Planning applications awaiting approval:

-          Sports Pavilion and Town Park Phase 2

-          Footpath diversions

-          Linnet Rise knee rail fencing

·         Health Centre – site has been agreed. Developer finalising/securing funding through NHS.

·         Elm Green (Phase 9) play area was open. Designed with Berewood Primary School pupils who chose a theme featuring boats, as well as a zip wire, slides, swings and areas to climb on.

·         Accessible play equipment has been installed.

·         Positive feedback on River Wallington works. Signage and interpretation boards to be installed. New species spotted – Kingfisher in residence on the western edge.

·         Accessibility consultant has been employed to review design codes and the site going forwards. First stage of the report has been received.

·         Havant Borough Council wishes to proceed with cemetery land. However, a business case for associated drainage costs was required. Access to be confirmed.

·         Proxima Park commencing building the next unit – next to Coopers. More tenants are now in situ. Liaising over environmental requirements.

·         Next land sales expected to market early next year.

·         Local centre design to be reconsidered, next area on the agenda.

RESOLVED:

That the verbal report be noted.

Arising from the minutes of the previous meeting, several points were raised as follows:

·         Open Space agreement at Wellington Park – Councillor Hughes (in his capacity as Havant Borough Councillor) advised that the process of adoption was due to commence shortly.

·         The split in policing of the development – Councillor Crichton reported that the response received from the Police Crime Commissioner was that there was no intention to change the policing currently in place and it was noted that this was an ongoing issue as the development increased. The Chairperson advised that she would progress this matter further.

            RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the previous meeting, held on 8 July 2021, be approved and adopted.

Item 7 – Proposal Description: (AMENDED DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION - AMENDED PLAN and SUPPORTING STATEMENT) - Extension to and conversion of barn to form holiday cottage utilising the southern access on Station Road for parking area only for holiday cottage

The application was introduced. A verbal update was provided at the meeting to state that one further letter of objection had been received regarding the use of the bridleway and the unauthorised use of it by the applicant.

During public participation, Ian Miller and Councillor Neil Findlay (on behalf of Soberton Parish Council) spoke in objection to the application and Ian Donohue (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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.

Item 6 – Proposal Description: Application for a Change of Use of Agricultural Land for the Exercising of Dogs and Installation of a Perimeter Fence

The application was introduced.  Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out the amended wording of condition 7 to include references to restrictions made in the submitted noise assessment.

During public participation, Simon Barter spoke in objection to the application and Harry Dunford (applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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 amendments to condition 5 to change the wording of the terminal hour of use for (i) Monday to Friday to read ‘to sunset or 7pm (whichever is earlier)’ and (ii) Saturdays to read ‘to sunset or 5pm (whichever is earlier)’ and to replace the wording ‘Bank Holidays’ with ‘Public Holidays’.

Item 8 – Proposal Description: Proposed new detached house and garages on land to the rear of Broad View

The application was introduced. During public participation, Marc Lyne and Sandy Kinninmonth spoke in objection to the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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, subject to an addition to condition 14 requiring details of the opening of the  rooflight to be hinged in such a way as to prevent overlooking along with a section drawing showing the first floor level in relation to the cill to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. The exact wording of the addition to condition 14 to be delegated to the Service Lead: Built Environment to agree in consultation with the Chair for the meeting.

The Forum considered the work programme for the remainder of the municipal year, 2021/22.

During discussion, Members suggested the addition of a list of rolling items and topics be placed on the work programme with dates noted as ‘to be confirmed/assigned’ for matters to be brought forward for consideration as and when current updates became available or reviews became necessary. Specific reference was made to Multi-use games area (MUGA) provision and an update on Vision for Winchester which would to be added to a list of open agenda items to come forward in due course.

Following previous discussion, it was agreed that an Outdoor Swimming Informal Group be established.  The membership of this new informal group was agreed as set out below.

RESOLVED:

(1)  That the 2021/22 work programme be noted, subject to the addition of rolling items onto the work programme, as        listed above; and  

(2)  That a Winchester Town (Outdoor Swimming) Informal Group be established, with membership agreed as set out below:

(i)    Winchester Town (Outdoor Swimming) Informal Group:

                Members: Becker, Tod and Tippett-Cooper

                Lead Officer: S Croker

The Forum received Individual updates from the Chairpersons of the Heritage, Planning and KGV Town Informal Groups which summarised the work that had been carried out by the respective groups over the previous two month period. 

In addition, the Chairperson provided an update on the Pavilion Project to advise that architects had been appointed to draw up revised plans. It was anticipated that drawings would become available over the coming weeks.

            RESOLVED:

                        That the updates received from the Town Informal Groups, be          noted.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 September 2021 be approved and adopted.

1.  That the updated HRA Asset Management Strategy included as Appendix 1 to report CAB3264 be adopted, subject to delegated authority being granted to the Corporate Head of Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Asset Management, to make minor amendments to add clarification and reflect points made by the Business and Housing Policy Committee.

2.  That the proposed criteria for disposals and acquisition of council dwellings be approved, as set out in the report in sections 16, 17 and 18.

3.  That the proposal to fund the provision of fire door sets to leasehold properties in the medium rise flats at Winnall be approved.

Decision deferred.

Item 9: Proposal Description: Change of use of existing welfare unit for a temporary 3 year period to house an agricultural manager

The application was introduced.  During public participation, Ali Harrison provided a statement (which was read out on her behalf) in objection to the application.

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, subject to additional conditions: that the temporary agricultural unit hereby permitted, shall not be occupied until details of a recessive colour to be applied to the walls of the unit or cladding in a recessive colour is submitted to the local planning authority for approval and developed within a specified timescale; and an amendment to conditions 1 and 2 to remove the wording ‘mobile home’ and replace with ‘agricultural unit’. The exact wording of the additional conditions to be delegated to the Service Lead: Built Environment to agree in consultation with the Chair.

Item 12: Proposal Description: Two storey rear extension, loft development including rear dormer plus associated alterations to dwelling.

The application was introduced.  Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out additional comments received on 13 November 2021 and additional photographs that had been submitted showing the rear elevations and front elevations and provided clarification regarding the proposed ground floor extension, contextual drawings, the orientation of the dwellings, the first floor window at number 41 St Faith’s Road which was to serve a bedroom and not a bathroom as stated in the report and previous concerns regarding the flue pipe which was not included as part of this application.

During public participation, Carrie Lowe spoke in objection to the application and Sophie Beer (applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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.

The meeting commenced at 9.30 am, adjourned between 11.55 am and 2 pm  and concluded at 3.35 pm.

Chair

Item 6: Proposal Description: Retrospective application for raised terrace and relocation of garage.

The Chairperson announced that members of the committee had recently undertaken a site visit to view the proposal in the context of its setting and to fully understand its impact on the surrounding area.

The application was introduced.  Members were referred to the Update Sheet which clarified that the new track (to the rear of the site) was outside of the red line plan and could not be considered as part of the application and were also provided with details in relation to Solomon’s Lane as an unclassified road.

During public participation, Alice Drew (on behalf of Mr and Mrs Walsh) spoke in objection to the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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 to require

reinforcement of the southern boundary by further planting . The exact wording of the additional conditions to be delegated to the Service Lead: Built Environment to agree in consultation with the Chair.   The Committee also asked officers to check the originally approved drainage strategy and, if required, seek further information.  This detail was delegated to the Service Lead: Built Environment.

Item 8: Proposal Description: Two storey rear extension, first floor front extension, alterations to roof, demolition and replacement of garage, erection of two bedrooms, two storey dwelling to the west of the existing dwelling with associated additional vehicle access

The application was introduced.  Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out information in relation to condition 2, additional correspondence that had been received, the appeal decision from the previous application 18/02927FUL; the reason for refusal of the 2018 application and an additional condition removing certain elements of permitted development rights from the site. 

During public participation, Gina Cherrett spoke in objection to the application and Jeremy Tyrrell (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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.

Item 7: Proposal Description: Application Reference Number: 19/00619/FUL Date of Decision: 18/07/2019

Condition Number(s): 2: Amend approved plans condition

The application was introduced.  During public participation, Jane Marsden (applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

Councillor Power spoke in objection to the application as Ward Member and answered Members’ questions thereon.

In summary, Councillor Power made reference to policy MTRA(2) of the Local Plan in relation to commercial growth consistency in town centres and considered that the proposal to increase the kitchen by three times its current size, would result in twice as much food preparation with the premises no longer being a café attached to a shop. Councillor Power stated that the proposal for a continual expansion of out of town shopping in its close proximity to Alresford would have a damaging impact on the town and was also contrary to the Local Plan and policy MTRA(2), therefore she urged the committee to refuse the application.  

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.

Item 11: Proposal Description: Two storey front extension, roof raising and conversion of garage, first floor side extension, two storey rear/side and single storey rear extensions; replacement roof, windows and finishes to external walls (amended drawings and proposal)

The application was introduced.  Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out an amendment to page 107 to change the number of off road parking spaces from four to three due to the angle of the drive.

During public participation, William O’Brien spoke in objection to the application and Louise Cutts (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

During public participation, Councillor Ferguson spoke in objection to the application as Ward Member. 

In summary, Councillor Ferguson raised various concerns by a number of residents in relation to the scale and mass of the development which was two and half times larger than the existing dwelling and considered to be overdevelopment of the site.

In conclusion, Councillor Ferguson stated that the proposal was overbearing on the neighbouring property resulting in a loss of their privacy, was unsympathetic to the character of the area, would set a precedent for future development on this scale and would change the streetscene of Manningford Close and the surrounding area if permitted.

The Committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.

RESOLVED:

The committee agreed to refuse permission for the following reasons: the property by reason of its size and relationship to the occupiers of 11 Manningford Close results in (1) overdevelopment of the plot, out of character in its appearance and variety to the local streetscene in terms of its scale and mass (2) will result in an unneighbourly impact on the occupiers of 11 Manningford Close by reason of the two storey side element by virtue of its height and  materials to the living conditions of the occupiers of 11 Manningford Close, contrary to policies DM16 and DM17.  Exact wording delegated to the Chair of Planning Committee in consultation with the Service Lead: Built Environment.