Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council Development Control Committee Meeting

9 Aug 2023, 6:30 p.m.

This is a meeting of the Development Control Committee of Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council held on the 9th Aug 2023.

The last meeting was on 23rd Apr 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for 14th May 2025.

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Confirmed
Agenda Published

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Minutes Published

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Council Chamber - Deanes

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Agenda
Item Title Minutes
1 Apologies for absence and substitutions

Councillor Godesen was replaced by Councillor Phillimore

Councillor Freeman sent her apologies

2 Declarations of interest

There were no declarations of interest.

3 Urgent matters

There were no urgent matters.

4 Minutes of the meeting held on the 12th July 2023 Minutes of the meeting held on the 12th July 2023

The Chair confirmed that the minutes of the meetings held on the 12th July 2023 were confirmed by the Committee as a correct record.

 

5 Applications for planning permission and public participation thereon Report
Index
Applications
update

The following Public Participation took place:

 

Interest

Name

Item no./Topic

Support

Ms Tipper

Item 1 – 22/02992/FUL

Parish Council

Gaskell

Item 2 – 23/00347/PIP

Objector

Mr Finn

Item 2 – 23/00347/PIP

Support

Mr Taylor

Item 2 – 23/00347/PIP

Support

Ms Tipper

Item 3 – 23/00509/ROC

Support

Dr Richardson

Item 4 – 23/00570/ROC

Support

Mr Bretel

Item 5 – 23/00738/HSE

Support

Mr Bowruth

Item 5 – 23/00738/HSE

 

 

 

1. Application -22/02992/FUL: Change of use of stable building and associated land to provide one residential dwelling, together with amenity garden, landscaping and parking/ bin storage. Site: Kennel Farm Beggarwood Lane Dummer Hampshire

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 53 to 92 of the agenda with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.

 

The Committee discussed the proposed application.

 

Members favored the sympathetic conversion which would preserve the heritage building whilst bringing it back into use as a residential dwelling.

 

The Committee considered the current position of the Boroughs 5 year housing land supply in their deliberations.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the expiry of the consultation period and providing that no new responses are received that raise new material planning considerations. Consultation expires on 21st August 2023.

 

The applicant be invited to enter into a legal agreement (in accordance with the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 and Policies CN6 and EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan 1996-2011) between the applicant and the Borough and County Councils to secure:

 

-       A Deed of Variation to remove the restriction on use of the Stable Building and Paddock to be used for private equestrian use and no other purpose

 

Should the requirements set out above not be satisfactorily secured, then the Planning and Development Manager be delegated to REFUSE permission for appropriate reasons.

 

On completion of the legal agreement(s) the Planning and Development Manager be delegated to grant planning permission subject to the following reasons, conditions and informatives.

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          In the absence of an up-to-date development plan, the proposed development would deliver housing which would contribute towards mitigating against the overall shortfall of supply as well as providing economic, social and environmental benefits.  In the planning balance, and applying a presumption in favour of sustainable development, it is not considered that the impact of the development would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when the policies of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) as a material planning consideration are taken as a whole. The proposal is not isolated and considered to represent a sustainable form of development. The proposal is in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policies SS6 and SD1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

2          The development would have a likely significant effect in combination with other  developments and river catchments that flow into The Solent, leading to a cumulative increase in eutrophication and a deterioration in water quality, which in turn impacts upon the conservation interests of the designated European Sites.  The likely significant effect is to be mitigated to achieve a nitrate-neutral development ensuring that there would be no adverse effect on the integrity of the designated sites.  As such the proposal would accord with The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

3          The principle of the proposed development would relate to surrounding development and would not adversely impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding development and as such complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan, and guidance contained within the Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Documents (July 2018).

 

4          The development would not result in an undue loss of privacy or cause undue overlooking, overshadowing, overbearing or noise and disturbance impacts to neighbouring properties and as such complies with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

5          The development would not cause an adverse impact on highway safety, subject to adequate parking being provided to serve the development.  As such the proposal would comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Parking Supplementary Planning Document (2018).

 

6          The proposed development would not cause any adverse impacts to onsite biodiversity and as such the proposal is considered to be in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (December 2018).

 

Conditions

 

1          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:  

                       

            485 P01 Rev C - Site location plan         

            485 P03 Rev A - Proposed site layout plan       

            485 P10 Rev A - Proposed Plans and Elevations        

                       

            REASON:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

2          The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.

           

            REASON:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

 

3          No development above slab level shall commence on site until details of the types and colours of external materials to be used, including colour of mortar and timber staining (where applicable), together with samples, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.

            REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

4          Notwithstanding information shown on the submitted drawings, no works shall commence on site until full working details of windows and external doors to be incorporated into the development hereby approved, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.    

                       

            Details shall include annotated elevations, sections and plans which are referenced to the approved plans. These details shall illustrate the nature of materials and finishes, framing members, glazing, glazing units, glazing bars, and methods of opening. They shall also include details of new openings and modifications to existing openings and shall clearly show the nature and relationship of new and retained/modified elements of construction. Details shall be at a minimum scale of 1:20 and 1:5. The works shall be carried out and thereafter maintained strictly in accordance with the approved details.          

                       

            REASON: Details are required prior to commencement of related works because insufficient detail was submitted with the application to ensure preservation of the special historic interest of the non-designated heritage asset in accordance with Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

5          Notwithstanding the approved plans no soft landscaping works shall commence on site above slab level until a scheme of landscaping which shall specify

species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate)

Use of native plants for proposed hedgerow(s)

a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting 

                       

            has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first occupation of the building(s) or when the use hereby permitted is commenced. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.                                 

            REASON:  Details are required in the interests of the amenities of the area and in accordance with the guidance contained within Sections 12 and 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policies EM1, EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

6          Notwithstanding the approved plans no hard landscaping works shall commence on site above slab level until details of the materials to be used for hard and paved surfacing have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All areas of hardstanding shown on the approved site plan for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles for the dwelling hereby approved shall demonstrate compatibility with the surface water drainage strategy in accordance with the provisions of condition 10. The approved surfacing shall be completed before the adjoining building(s) are first occupied and thereafter retained and maintained in accordance with the details so approved.  Any replacement surface will have to demonstrate compliance with condition 10.

           

            REASON:  Details are required in the absence of accompanying the application and in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

7          Notwithstanding the approved plans, no part of the development shall be occupied until cycle parking facilities have been provided in accordance with detailed drawings to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, such drawings to show the position, design, materials and finishes thereof.  Development shall be carried out, and thereafter maintained, in accordance with the approved details.          

 

            REASON: Details are required because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve provision for cyclists and discourage the use of the car wherever possible and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

8          No part of the development shall be occupied until refuse storage and collection facilities have been provided in accordance with detailed drawings to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such drawings shall show the position, design, materials and finishes thereof.  Development shall be carried out, and thereafter maintained, in accordance with the approved details.    

 

            REASON: Details are required in the absence of accompanying the application to ensure that the storage and collection of refuse does not harm highway safety or impact detrimentally upon the amenities of the site in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (2018).

 

9          No work relating to the construction of the development hereby approved, including works of demolition or preparation prior to operations, shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.       

 

            REASON:  To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

10        No deliveries of construction materials or plant and machinery and no removal of any spoil from the site shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800, Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300, Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.          

 

            REASON:  To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

11        Prior to occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, a Construction Statement detailing how the new dwellings shall meet a water efficiency standard of 110 litres or less per person per day shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. If this is not possible then it must be justified through a demonstration that this requirement for sustainable water use cannot be achieved on technical or viability grounds. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  

 

            REASON:  In the absence of such details being provided within the planning submission, details are required to ensure that the development delivers a level of sustainable water use in accordance with Policy EM9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

12        The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and procedures set out within Chapter 16 Discussion and Recommendations of the Ecological Impact Assessment by Darwin Ecology dated 05/02/2022. This includes that any external lighting scheme should be overseen by a qualified bat licenced ecologist and should have due regard to the information sheet Barns and Lighting included within the submitted assessment.

           

            REASON:  In order to avoid impacts on key species to provide for ecological enhancements in order to meet with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.      

             

13        The new dwelling(s) hereby approved shall not be occupied until the 'Rawatec Solido Smart SBR' treatment plant has been installed to service the proposed dwelling(s). The treatment plant shall thereafter be retained and maintained in accordance with the submitted Package Treatment Plan Management and Maintenance document received 17 February 2023. In the event that the Package Treatment Plant is not achieving the required level of output, details and a timeline for the necessary corrective measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Corrective measures shall thereafter be carried out within the timeline agreed. If the Package Treatment Plant has an irreparable fault, details and a timeline for its replacement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

 

            REASON: In order to avoid adverse impact on the Solent and Southampton Water Special Protection Area by way of additional nitrates emanating from the development in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and Policies EM4 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 which seek to safeguard European protected sites and prevent pollution which poses unacceptable risks to the natural environment.

 

14        Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification, the approved Package Treatment Plant shall not be replaced without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority upon an application submitted for that purpose that demonstrates that the mitigation demonstrated in this application can be achieved or bettered. 

           

            REASON: To ensure that the site is maintained in accordance with the approved details which demonstrates that a Package Treatment Plant or other onsite wastewater treatment facility is required to secure effective mitigation in order to comply with Policies EM4 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 which seek to safeguard European protected sites and prevent pollution which poses unacceptable risks to the natural environment.

 

15        The dwelling hereby approved shall not be connected to the mains for foul water drainage and disposal.

           

            REASON: To ensure that the site is maintained in accordance with the approved details which demonstrates that a Package Treatment Plant or other onsite wastewater treatment facility is required to secure effective mitigation in order to comply with Policies EM4 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 which seek to safeguard European protected sites and prevent pollution which poses unacceptable risks to the natural environment.

 

16        No development shall take place until confirmation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority which demonstrates that a mitigation package has been secured that addresses all of the additional nutrient input arising from the development and ensures that the additional nutrient loading will not have an adverse effect on the integrity of internationally protected Habitat Sites, having regard to the conservation objectives for those sites.  

 

            REASON: In the absence of accompanying the planning application, details are required to demonstrate that suitable mitigation has been secured to address the likely significant effects of nutrients generated from the development upon internationally protected sites in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council 2011- 2029.

 

17        Prior to occupation of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, parking provision in accordance with those shown on drawing 485 P03 Rev A - Proposed site layout plan shall be made and shall be retained thereafter for such purposes.

           

            REASON:  To ensure adequate on site car parking provision for the approved development in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

18        Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no building, structure or other alteration permitted by Class A; AA; B; C; D; or E; of Part 1; of Schedule 2 or any gates, walls or other means of enclosure permitted by Class A of Part 2 of the Order shall be erected on the application site.     

 

            REASON: To prevent the overdevelopment of the site in the interests of the visual amenity of the area and to safeguard the character of the local landscape and the heritage of the building and area, in accordance with Policies EM1, EM11 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

19        Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of fences to be erected on the western edge of the rear garden of the property identified as Barley House on the approved plans shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.  Once approved in writing the fence shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved.           

 

            REASON:  Details are required as insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interests of the amenities of neighbouring residents and of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and  EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

Informative(s):-

 

1.             1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.

 

             1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs.  This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.

 

             1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission.  It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works.  A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition.  The fee chargeable is £116 or £34 where the related permission was for extending or altering a dwelling house or other development in the curtilage of a dwelling house.  A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought.  Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.

 

2.         In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-

            

proactively offering a pre-application advice (in accordance with paragraphs 39 - 46);

seeking further information following receipt of the application;

considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 55-58).

            

             In this instance:

            

the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit;

            

             In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.

 

2.             The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/before-making-a-planning-application

For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency

 

3.             If this development will result in new postal addresses or changes in addresses, please contact the council's Street Naming and Numbering team on 01256 844844 or email gmsteam@basingstoke.gov.uk to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.

 

4.         If during development works any contamination of the land is encountered or suspected then this shall be fully assessed in accordance with the Contaminated Land Guidance for Developers. The developer must contact the Local Planning Authority as soon as possible and any action should be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

5.         The applicant is advised that this permission is only pursuant to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and is advised to contact the Planning and Development Manager with regard to the necessary consents applicable under the Building Regulations.

 

6.         In relation to condition 8, which secures further details of waste storage and collection points, the Applicant is requested to consider the comments of the Joint Waste Client Team which state that bins will need to be collected from the nearest adopted highway which is Garlic Lane.

 

 

2. Application - 23/00347/PIP: Permission in principle for the erection of a minimum of 1 no. and maximum of 4 no. residential dwellings. Site: Land At The Barracks Newnham Hampshire

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 93 to 115 and other matters discussed at the meeting.

 

The Committee discussed the proposed permission in principle (PIP) which resulted in mixed views.

 

The main area of discussion was the use of the land and whether the proposal would be acceptable at that location.   Some Members felt that it would result in an urbanisation of the greenfield site which should be retained as agricultural.  Whilst other Members disagreed due to the housing development immediately to the east and alongside commercial premises to the west.

 

There was a difference of opinion to the impact on the landscape setting of the area and impact on biodiversity.

 

Several Members considered that the location, size and design was appropriate for the site which was accessible from the main road.

 

It was acknowledged that although the Committee disliked PIPs in general on this occasion it was suggested that there were no sufficient planning reasons to refuse the application.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the following reasons and informatives.

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          The location, land use and amount of development is considered to be acceptable and as the council cannot currently demonstrate a five year Housing Land Supply the proposal is considered to be in accordance with Paragraph 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021)

 

Informative(s):-

 

1.         This permission in principle (PIP) shall cease to have effect three years after the date of this Decision Notice. The Technical Details Consent (TDC) relating to the proposed development must be granted prior to the expiration of the PIP.

 

2.         In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:

 

considering the imposition of conditions.

 

In this instance:

        

            The agent was update after the site visit.

        

         In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.

 

3.             The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/before-making-a-planning-application

For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency

 

4.         Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council implemented its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on the 25th June 2018. The development hereby approved (1-4 dwellings) results in the requirement to make payments to the Council as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CiL) procedure.  The relevant forms will need to be submitted at the TDC stage.

 

5.         The Local Planning Authority would recommend early pre-application discussion on the Technical Details Consent (TDC).

 

6.         Under the Environment Act 2021, all new developments will be required to deliver a 10 per cent net gain in biodiversity which will come into force in November 2023. Any TDC application submitted from this date onwards would be required to comply with its requirements.

 

7.         The Technical Details Consent (TDC) Key Development considerations that are required are as follows:

            

             A Design and Access Statement which addresses how any proposed development would:

             i) Respect the established pattern and character of surrounding development; and

             ii) Ensure that an acceptable level of residential amenity would be available to the occupants of the dwelling in terms of amenity space, privacy, outlook and levels of natural light, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Dean Local Plan (2011-2029), Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document 2018 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

            

             The provision of 15% of both affordable and market homes on site to be 'accessible and adaptable' to enable people to stay in their homes as their needs change, in accordance with Policies CN1 and CN3 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029), Housing Supplementary Planning Document 2018 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

            

             The provision of affordable housing in accordance with Policy CN1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029), Housing Supplementary Planning Document 2018 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

            

             A Tree Survey, an Arboricultural Impact Assessment, and an Arboricultural Method Statement, in accordance with BS5837: 2012 "Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction", in accordance with Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029), and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

            

             An initial Ecological Assessment in accordance with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029), Landscape and Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document 2018 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and indication of how net gain will be achieved.

            

             A surface water drainage scheme in accordance with Policy EM7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029), and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

            

             New homes are required to meet a water efficiency standard of 110 litres per person per day, in accordance with Policy EM9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029), and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

            

             A site plan which displays the proposed access points and demonstrates suitable levels of intervisibility can be provided from the site access, both for vehicles and pedestrians. The proposed site plan should also display any pedestrian routes within the site and display the proposed parking layout, in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029), and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

        

             Assessment of the site's accessibility by sustainable modes of transport and proximity to facilities in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

        

             Details of cycle and vehicular parking provision on site in accordance with the standards set out in the Parking SPD in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan and guidance within the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

            

             Details of the refuse collection for the site in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

            

             Provision for Electric Vehicle Charging Points in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Parking Supplementary Planning Document.

            

             Drawings and documents to include and identify Footpath Newnham 4 and Footpath Newnham 12 where relevant.

             A traffic assessment to demonstrate the intensification of vehicles along FP 4.

             A design scheme addressing requirement for public priority and safety along the PROW network. Including insuring no obstructed of the highway (PROW) nor inconvenience to its users.

             Information detailing how site access along FP 4 and meeting FP12 will be managed during construction and operation of the proposed development, to ensure the public's safety and priority. This could be in the forms of a Construction Traffic Management Plan and an Operational Traffic Management Plan. This shall include details in regard to public pedestrian safety and priority use of Footpath FP 4 and the unadopted road.

 

8.         Where Public Rights of Way are close to application sites or are used for access to the development site, applications must show these Rights of Way on the submitted plans and detail how they will be accommodated within the proposals. Government guidance requires that applications should not be validated unless such a plan has been submitted.

 

9.         Nothing connected with the development, or its future use, shall have an adverse effect on the Public Rights of Way, which must always remain available for safe public use at all times.

 

10.       Should the developer identify the need to temporarily close or adjust a PROW, they should follow the guidance on the Hampshire County Council website. This includes further information on the duties as a land owner and/or developer, found at Landowners guide to public rights of way | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk).

 

11.       No vehicles (including builder's and contractor's), machinery, equipment, materials, spoil, scaffolding, or anything else associated with the works, use, or occupation of the development, shall be left on or near to a Public Right of Way as to cause obstruction, hindrance, or a hazard to the legitimate users. The public retain the right to use the public right of way at all times.

 

12.       All vehicles that would be legitimately accessing the site via a Public Right of Way should give way to public users, which could include horse-riders and cyclists, at all times. In cases with legitimate vehicular access a Construction Traffic (or Environmental) Management Plan (CTMP) should be submitted to, and approved by, Hampshire Countryside Service as Highway Authority prior to any approval by the Planning Authority, and prior to commencement, to ensure the protection of biodiversity and public safety.

 

13.       There must be no surface alterations to a Public Right of Way without the consent of Hampshire County Council as Highway Authority. Planning permission under the Town and County Planning Act (1990) does not provide this and separate consent is required. To carry out any such works without this permission would constitute an offence under Section 131 of the Highways Act (1980).

 

14.       No works to the surface of the Public Right of Way shall be carried out without prior approval of the Area Countryside Access Manager. Any damage caused to the surface of the Public Right of Way by construction traffic will be required to be restored to the satisfaction of the Area Countryside Access Manager upon the completion of the build.

 

15.       You are advised to read the comments made by HCC Countryside Planning before submitting a TDC application.

 

16.       You are advised to read the comments made by Network Rail before submitting a TDC application.

 

 

3. Application – 23/00509/ROC: Variation of condition 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 of 21/03037/TDC approved at appeal under reference APP/H1705/W/22/3302369 to allow phasing of the development for 4 no. dwellings, to be constructed and occupied as self-build dwellings. Site: Land At Berry Court Farm, West Of Silchester Road Little London Hampshire

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 116 to 148 and other matters discussed at the meeting.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the following reasons, conditions and informatives.

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          The principle of 4 dwellings in this location has been established through the granting of Permission in Principle under 19/02278/PIP and Technical Details consent under 21/03037/TDC.  The proposed development, would relate to surrounding development and would not result in significant impacts on the local landscape character or scenic quality of the area. As such the proposal complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021); Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (July 2018).

 

2          The development would not cause an adverse impact on highway safety, and adequate parking would be provided to serve the development and as such the proposal complies with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Parking Supplementary Planning Document (2018).

 

3          The proposed development would not result in any undue loss of privacy or cause undue overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing impacts to existing neighbouring properties and as such would comply with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Section 11 of the Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (July 2018).

 

4          Adequate drainage (foul and surface water) can be provided for the development and can be adequately controlled through planning conditions and other legislation to ensure that there would be no risk to property or the environment.  The proposal accords with Policies EM6 and EM7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

 

5          The proposal would deliver net gains for biodiversity and subject to suitable conditions would mitigate against any adverse impacts on biodiversity throughout and post construction. As such, the proposal would conserve the biodiversity value and nature conservation interests of the site and as such the proposal would comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (December 2018).

 

Conditions

 

1          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:  

                       

            AB-03 Rev A Location Plan and CIL Plot Plan  

            190730-02 Rev A - Site Plan        

            190730-101 - Plot 1            

            190730-102 - Plot 2            

            190730-103 - Plot 3            

            190730-104 - Plot 4            

            190730-105 - Plot 1 Garage         

            190730-106 - Plot 4 Garage and Annexe          

            190730-012 Rev A - Visibility Splays Plan         

            AB_01 Rev B Proposed Drainage and Levels Plan      

            AB_02 Rev A Proposed FFL and Access Levels          

                       

            REASON:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

2          The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of consent issued for planning application 21/03037/TDC.    

 

            REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

 

3          No development above slab level shall commence on each plot until details of the types and colours of external materials to be used, including colour of mortar and timber staining (where applicable), together with samples, have been submitted to and approved in writing (for each plot) by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.

 

            REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

4          The hedgerow planting as illustrated on drawing AB_01 Rev B (Proposed Drainage and Levels Plan) shall be carried in the first planting and seeding season following the first occupation of the first dwelling completed.      

            Notwithstanding this, no soft landscaping works (comprising of intervening boundaries and on-plot planting) shall commence on each plot until a scheme of landscaping which shall specify species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate) has been submitted to and approved in writing (for each plot) by the Local Planning Authority. The works approved on each plot shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first occupation of the building(s) or when the use hereby permitted is commenced.  

            In addition, a maintenance programme for each plot detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting, shall be submitted to and approved in writing (for each plot) by the Local Planning Authority before commencement of the landscaping works.        

            Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. The planting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule of maintenance. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.   

 

            REASON:  Details are required in the interests of the amenities of the area and in accordance with the guidance contained within Sections 12 and 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

5          Notwithstanding the approved plans, no hard landscaping works shall commence on each plot until details of the materials to be used for hard and paved surfacing have been submitted to and approved in writing (for each plot) by the Local Planning Authority. All areas of hardstanding in front of the houses hereby approved shall demonstrate compatibility with the surface water drainage strategy in accordance with the provisions of condition 13. The approved surfacing shall be completed before the adjoining building(s) are first occupied and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.

           

            REASON:  Details are required in the absence of accompanying the application and in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

6          No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until provision for the parking and turning of vehicles on each plot, in accordance with the details illustrated on the approved plan (drawing 190730-02 Rev A) have been provided (for the avoidance of doubt this includes spaces within garages). The parking and turning areas shall thereafter be available for use by vehicles and kept free from obstruction throughout the lifetime of the development.   

 

            REASON: In the interests of highway safety, to ensure convenience of arrangements for parking and turning and to ensure that no obstruction is caused on the adjoining highway and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document 2018.

 

7          No dwelling shall be occupied until visibility splays of 2.4m x 43m for each property access onto Silchester Road as indicated on drawing 190730-012 Rev A has been provided. The splays shall hereafter be maintained free from any obstruction exceeding 0.6 metres above the level of the adjacent highway carriageway.

           

            REASON: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

8          The accesses shall be constructed with a non-migratory surface material for a minimum distance of 6m measured from the nearside of the carriageway on the adjacent highway and will be therefore maintained as such.  

 

            REASON: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

9          No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until details of cycle storage for each plot (including space for the long term storage of at least 2 bicycles for plots 1-3 and 3 bicycles for plot 4) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented before occupation or the use commences, whichever is the sooner, and shall be thereafter retained and maintained in accordance with the approved details.   

 

            REASON: To ensure adequate cycle provision and to ensure that no obstruction is caused on the adjoining highway, in the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.            

 

10        No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until details of a scheme for the storage (prior to disposal) of refuse and recycling containers (1 number 240ltr refuse 2-wheeled bin, 1 number 240ltr recycling 2-wheeled bin and 1 number glass recycling box) for each dwelling, and details of the refuse/recycling collection point(s) for each dwelling have been submitted to and approved in writing (for each plot) by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented before occupation of each plot, whichever is the sooner, and shall be thereafter retained and maintained in accordance with the approved details.

           

            REASON:  To ensure convenience of arrangements for refuse and recycling storage and collection and to ensure that no obstruction is caused on the adjoining highway, in the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

11        The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the protective measures, including fencing, ground protection, supervision, working procedures and special engineering solutions as set out within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Protection Plan and Method Statement by Harrison Arboriculture dated December 2021.      

 

            REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029. 

 

12        The development hereby approved shall be carried out and maintained in strict accordance with the foul sewage disposal details as set out within the Drainage Statement by Stuart Michael Associates Limited dated February 2023.

           

            REASON: To ensure a satisfactory means of disposal of foul sewage, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policies EM10, EM7 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011-2029).

 

13        The development hereby approved shall be carried out with and maintained in strict accordance with the surface water disposal details as set out within the Drainage Statement by Stuart Michael Associates Limited dated February 2023.       

 

            REASON: To ensure a satisfactory means of disposal of surface water in accordance with Policies EM6 and EM7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, and the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

 

14        Prior to the occupation of each dwelling hereby approved, a Construction Statement detailing how the new dwelling(s) shall meet a water efficiency standard of 110 litres or less per person per day shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. If this is not possible then it must be justified through a demonstration that this requirement for sustainable water use cannot be achieved on technical or viability grounds. The development shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in in accordance with the approved details.

           

            REASON:  In the absence of such details being provided within the planning submission, details are required to ensure that the development delivers a level of sustainable water use in accordance with Policy EM9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

15        Prior to occupation of each dwelling hereby approved details of electric vehicle charging provision shall be submitted to and approved in writing (for each plot) by the Local Planning Authority. Such details should include the specification, appearance and siting of any charging points. Where charging points are not proposed, details of parking areas which can be conveniently retrofitted at a later date shall be provided. This includes details demonstrating that that electrical connections within the site are suitable for future use for electric vehicle charging. The development shall be carried out accordance with the approved details.

           

            REASON: Details are required prior to occupation due to the lack of information submitted in this regard as part of the application in accordance with the guidance contained within the Parking Supplementary Planning Document (July 2018) and Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011 to 2029.

 

16        A minimum of one of the dwellings hereby approved shall be built to accessible and adaptable standards.  No development above slab level shall commence on site until details of which property is to be built to such standards is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

           

            REASON: Details are required in the absence of accompanying the planning submission, to ensure an appropriate co-ordinated high quality form of development and to enable people to stay in their homes as their needs change in accordance with Policy CN3 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

17        No deliveries of construction materials or plant and machinery and no removal of any spoil from the site shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.      

 

            REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

18        No work relating to the construction of the development hereby approved, including works of demolition or preparation prior to operations shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

           

            REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

19        The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Landscape and Ecology Management Plan by The Ecology Co-op dated 4/1/2022.           

            REASON: In order to prevent adverse impacts on protected species including badgers, bats, breeding birds, hazel dormouse, great crested newts, reptiles, water voles and hedgehogs, and to ensure the delivery of permanent net gains for biodiversity, in line with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and protection under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (Amended) and The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(Amended).

 

20        Prior to the installation of any external lighting on each plot, an external lighting scheme in line with the recommendations made within Appendix 2 of the Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (by The Ecology Co-op dated 4/1/2022) shall be submitted to and approved in writing (for each plot) by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved details.          

 

            REASON: In order to prevent impacts on foraging bats and other nocturnal species in order to meet with derogation test 3 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (Amended) and Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

21        The driveway for each dwelling hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Drainage and Levels Plan AB-01 Rev A and Site Sections Plan AB-02 Rev A.           

 

            REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029. 

 

22        Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no building, structure or other alteration permitted by Class A; AA; B; C; D; or E; of Part 1; of Schedule 2 of the Order shall be erected on the application site.     

 

            REASON: To prevent the overdevelopment of the site in the interests of the visual amenity of the area and to safeguard the character of the local landscape, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

23        The ground floor and first floor windows in the side elevations of the development hereby approved, serving the bathrooms and WC's shall:      

            (a) be glazed with obscured glass, to at least the equivalent of Pilkington level 4 standard;      

            (b) be permanently fixed closed below a height of 1.7m above finished floor level,

            and shall thereafter be retained in that form.

           

            REASON: To protect the privacy of the adjacent property and to prevent overlooking, in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

Informative(s):-

 

1          1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.

 

1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre commencement conditions have been met.

 

1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. The fee chargeable is £116 or £34 where the related permission was for extending or altering a dwelling house or other development in the curtilage of a dwelling house. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.

 

2          In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-

proactively offering a pre-application advice (in accordance with paragraphs 39 - 46);

seeking further information following receipt of the application;

considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 55-58).

 

In this instance:

the application was acceptable as submitted and no further assistance was required.

 

In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.

 

3          The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/before-making-a-planning-application

For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency

 

4          If this development will result in new postal addresses or changes in addresses, please contact the council's Street Naming and Numbering team on 01256 844844 or email gmsteam@basingstoke.gov.uk  to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.

 

5          The applicant is advised that where discharges are proposed to a public sewer, prior approval from Thames Water Developer Services will be required with further information available at https://developers.thameswater.co.uk/Developing-a-large-site/Apply-and-payfor-services/Wastewater-services

 

6          Before undertaking any work which affects a public highway (including a public right of way) you must obtain specific written approval from the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment at Hampshire County Council and enter into or secure any necessary legal agreements or consents to enable the works on a public highway to proceed. It is an offence to carry out unauthorised works on a public highway. This requirement applies not only to the creation of new vehicle accesses involving excavation within a footway, verge or carriageway but also to the stopping of existing access(es) or other works on or to the public highway. For further information, please contact highways.development.control@hants.gov.uk

 

7          The application should note that the formation of the accesses proposed may require Ordinary Watercourse Consent. Further details can be found at: https://documents.hants.gov.uk/flood-water-management/HCCOrdinaryWatercourseCo nsenting.pdf

 

8          The development hereby approved results in the requirement to make payments to the Council as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) procedure. A Liability Notice setting out further details and including the amount of CIL payable will be sent out separately from this Decision Notice.

 

Some developments may be eligible for relief or exemption from CIL. Further information on reliefs and exemptions that may be available and how to claim them can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy  (relief-and-exemptions).

 

Prior to your development commencing you are required to submit a  form_2_assumption_of_liability.pdf (planningportal.co.uk) and form_6_commencement_notice.pdf  (planningportal.co.uk). Failure to Assume Liability and submit a Commencement Notice prior to the commencement of development may result in the loss of any exemptions claimed; the loss of any right to pay by instalments; and additional costs to you in the form of surcharges (CIL Enforcement Policy (basingstoke.gov.uk)).

 

9          Should any discoloured or odorous soils be encountered during development works or should any hazardous materials or significant quantities of made ground be found, then all development works should be stopped, the Local Planning Authority contacted and a scheme to investigate the risks and / or the adoption of any required remedial measures be submitted to, agreed and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the recommencement of development works. Following the completion of development works and prior to the first occupation of the site, sufficient information must be submitted to demonstrate that any required remedial measures were satisfactorily implemented or confirmation provided that no unexpected contamination was encountered.

 

 

4. Application – 23/00570/ROC: Variation of Condition 1 of BDB/56185 - To allow the surgery to conduct other dental procedures and facial aesthetics and to align with current use class groups specifically use Class E. Site: 309 Kempshott Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5LY

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 149 to 160 of the agenda together with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.

 

The Committee discussed the proposed application and were content with the proposal as they felt there would be no increase in traffic just an increase to the type of treatments offered.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the reasons, conditions and informatives listed below

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          The proposed development would not result in the loss of an essential facilty however would allow for additional treatments to take place. As the essential facility would be retained, the development accords with Policy CN7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029

 

2          The development would not cause an adverse impact on highway safety. As such the proposal would comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Parking Supplementary Planning Document (2018).

 

3          The development would not result in an undue loss of privacy or cause undue overlooking, overshadowing, overbearing or noise and disturbance impacts to neighbouring properties and as such complies with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

Conditions

 

1          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:  

                       

            Location and Block Plan (drawing no. P01)       

                       

            REASON:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

2          The building shall be used only as an orthodontic surgery with ancillary dental procedures and facial aesthetics and for no other purpose whatsoever including any other purpose in Class E of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) or in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification.

           

            REASON: To ensure the site retains its main function as essential service, to avoid a use that could impact the amenities of the neighbouring properties and to avoid any further impact respect of parking or highway safety in accordance with Policy CN7, CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

3          The premises shall open only between 08:00 to 20:00 on Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays and will not be open on Sunday or on any recognised public/bank holiday.

 

            REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

4          The development hereby permitted shall ensure that the 5 cycle racks in the rear of the site are retained and maintained in perpetuity.       

 

            REASON: To improve provision for cyclists and discourage the use of the private car wherever possible and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029.

 

 Informative(s):-

 

1.             1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.

 

1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre commencement conditions have been met.

 

1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. The fee chargeable is £116 or £34 where the related permission was for extending or altering a dwelling house or other development in the curtilage of a dwelling house. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.

 

2          In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-

considering the imposition of conditions (in accordance with paragraphs 54-57).

 

In this instance:

 

the application was acceptable as submitted and no further assistance was required.

 

In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.

 

3          The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/before-making-a-planning-application . For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency

 

 

5. Application – 23/00738/HSE: Erection of two storey front and side extension over existing garage to provide work from home studies and replacement bedroom together with aesthetic improvements. Site: 8 Webbs Farm Close Whitchurch Hampshire RG28 7RQ

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 161 to 172 of the agenda together with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.

 

The Committee discussed the proposed application and highlighted the importance of the site visit where Members could appreciate the scheme from the Road.   They believed the proposal would create an overbearing impact on the street scene and although the current neighbour had no objections it could impact future residents.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be REFUSED for the reasons for refusal below and subject to the expiry of the consultation period and providing that no new responses are received that raise new material planning considerations. Consultation expires on 17th August 2023. 

 

Reasons for Refusal

 

1          By virtue of its scale, bulk and massing in proximity to the boundary, the proposed development would result in undue overbearing impacts to the neighbouring property 6 Webbs Farm Close and as such would be contrary to Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

Informative(s):-

 

1.          In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-

        

             proactively offering a pre-application advice (in accordance with paragraphs 39 - 46);

             seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application;

             considering the imposition of conditions.

        

             In this instance:

        

             the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit;

        

             In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.

 

           

6. Application – 23/01047/HSE:  Erection of a single storey front extension, replacement of existing rear flat roof with a pitched roof and proposed pitched roof over side door. (Renewal of 19/03375/HSE) Site: 97 Derwent Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5JE

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 173 to 184 of the agenda together with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application was APPROVED subject to the reasons, conditions and informatives listed below.

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          The proposed development would be of an appropriate design and would relate in a sympathetic manner to the street scene and character of the area and as such complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021); Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029; and the Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (2018).

 

2          The proposed development would not result in an undue loss of privacy or cause undue overlooking, overshadowing, overbearing or noise and disturbance impacts to the occupiers of neighbouring properties and as such complies with Policies EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

3          The proposed development would provide adequate parking provision in accordance with highway requirements and would not detrimentally affect highway safety. As such the development would accord with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021); Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029; and the Parking Supplementary Planning Document (2018).

 

Conditions

 

1          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:  

                       

            Location Plan: Existing Plans and Elevations - Drawing No. 01         

            Proposed Sections and Details - Drawing No. 03         

            Block Plan: Proposed Plans and Elevations - Drawing No. 02           

                       

            REASON:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

2          The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.

           

            REASON:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

 

3          The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match, in type, colour and texture to those on the existing building.

           

            REASON:  In the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

Informative(s):-

 

1.         1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.

        

             1.2  This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs.  This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.

        

             1.3  The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission.  It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works.  A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition.  The fee chargeable is £116 or £34 where the related permission was for extending or altering a dwelling house or other development in the curtilage of a dwelling house.  A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought.  Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.

 

2.         In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-

        

considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 55-58).

        

             In this instance:

        

the application was acceptable as submitted and no further assistance was required.

        

             In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.

 

3.           The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/before-making-a-planning-application

For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency

 

 

 

Meeting ended 20:08

 

 

 

 

 

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Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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