Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council Development Control Committee Meeting

11 Jan 2023, 6:30 p.m.

This is a meeting of the Development Control Committee of Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council held on the 11th Jan 2023.

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

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Council Chamber - Deanes

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Agenda
Item Title Minutes
1 Apologies for absence and substitutions

Councillor Morrow replaced Councillor Bowes

Councillor Frost sent his 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 7th December 2022 Minutes of the meeting held on the 7th December 2022

The Chair confirmed that the minutes of the meetings held on the 7TH December 2022 were confirmed by the Committee as a correct record.

 

5 Applications for planning permission and public participation thereon Report
Index
Applications
Update Front sheet
UPDATE PAPER v2

The following Public Participation took place:

 

Interest

Name

Item no./Topic

Objector

Mr Hirson

Item 1 – 21/03656/FUL

Support

Mr Leedale

Item 1 – 21/03656/FUL

Parish Councillor

Mr Rowley

Item 2 – 22/01021/RES

Objector

Mr Salter

Item 2 – 22/01021/RES

Objector

Mr Carta

Item 2 – 22/01021/RES

Support

Mr Billington

Item 2 – 22/01021/RES

Councillor

Taylor

Item 2 – 22/01021/RES

Parish Councillor

Mr Rowley

Item 3 – 21/03304/FUL

Objector

Mr Hanney

Item 3 – 21/03304/FUL

Support

Ms Lees

Item 3 – 21/03304/FUL

Councillor

Taylor

Item 3 – 21/03304/FUL

Support

Ms Downie

Item 4 – 21/03852/FUL

Support

Mr Judson

Item 4 – 21/03852/FUL

Objector

Mr Prabdial

Item 5 – 22/02538/RET

Support

Mr Raggett

Item 5 – 22/02538/RET

Support

Ms Pashley

Item 5 – 22/02538/RET

Support

Ms Ralph

Item 5 – 22/02538/RET

 

 

 

1. Application -21/03656/FUL: Erection of 15 no. dwellings and associated works.  Site: Land North of The Chalet Newbury Road Headley Hampshire

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 61 to 94 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 at length.

 

The Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan was referred to where the preference was for developments on brownfield land and small infill developments.  It was also acknowledged that the site was an undeveloped field situated to the north of another development site, 19/00853/FUL, which currently benefited from planning permission for the development of No.9 residential dwellings.  Application number (21/00551/PIP) on part of the current site for up to nine dwellings was refused by Development Control Committee and was subject to an appeal which was dismissed by the Inspector on landscape and ecological grounds.

 

Some Members were content with proposal as they believed that the site for 9 dwellings with planning permission had already intruded into the countryside.

 

The provision of affordable housing and the housing mix for 2 and 3 bedroom dwellings was welcomed.

 

Concern was expressed over road safety issues due to the extra traffic generated from the development onto a single track road with a bend and limited visibility.  It was also suggested that a larger vehicle could get stranded on the lane and intrude onto the busy A339.  

 

Members questioned the status of the land as they considered there was conflicting information as to whether it was previously developed land or greenfield.

 

Concern was raised that there was no information to the proximity of the trees and the impact on biodiversity.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be DEFERRED for further information including in relation to status of the land and evidence of previous uses, biodiversity, trees and highways information.

 

 

2. Application - 22/01021/RES: Reserved matters application for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (pursuant to outline permission 20/00004/OUT) for the erection of 110 dwellings. Site: Land to East Of Station Road Oakley Hampshire

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 95 to 161 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 acknowledged that the Section 106 Agreement had been agreed at the appeal but requested for an informative be included to the applicant to consider exploring with Hampshire County Council, Ward Councillors and the Parish Council an alternative provision for safer roads in the vicinity of the development.

 

Requested that an informative be included for the applicant to consider a Section 106 variation to provide allotments.

 

Concerned that the proposed application had individual condensing gas boilers to supply the Homeowners with efficient, cost effective space heating and hot water rather than a renewable energy source.

 

It was highlighted that the application met the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan policy requirements.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions listed below and for the following reasons.

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          In the absence of an up-to-date development plan in respect of housing policies, the proposed development would deliver housing which would contribute towards an overall shortfall of supply as well as providing economic, social and environmental benefits. In the planning balance, and applying a presumption in favour of 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 (2021) as a material planning consideration are taken as a whole.

 

2          The proposed development would provide policy compliant affordable housing to meet an identified need. The proposal would comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policy CN1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, the Council's Housing Supplementary Planning Document (2019) and Policy 1 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan (2011-2029).

 

3          The proposed development would provide an appropriate mix of housing and as such the proposal would comply with Policy CN3 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

4          The proposed development is considered to be of appropriate design and appearance. It would result in acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the area, including its landscape and historic setting. As such, the proposal complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies EM1, EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, the Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (July 2018) and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan (2011-2029).

 

5          The proposed development would be accommodated within the site in a manner that would not result in an undue loss of privacy or cause undue overlooking, overshadowing, overbearing or noise and disturbance impacts to neighbouring properties. The development therefore complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

6          The development would not cause an adverse impact on highway safety or operation of the local highway network, adequate levels of car and cycle parking provision to serve the development have been provided together with necessary infrastructure for refuse collection and as such the proposal complies with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029the Parking Supplementary Planning Document (2018) and the aims and objectives set out in Section 11 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan (2011-2029).

 

7          Subject to appropriate conditions, the proposed development would not cause any adverse impact on biodiversity and as such the proposal is considered to be in accordance with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (December 2018) and Policy 9 and 10 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan (2011-2029). The delivery and maintenance measures have already been secured with a legal agreement associated with the outline planning permission. As such, the proposed development would remain nutrient neutral and would deliver the expected level of Biodiversity Net Gain.

 

8          The proposed development would safeguard trees of amenity value on the application site and would therefore comply with Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (2018) and Policy 9 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan (2011-2029) in this respect.

 

9          Appropriate open spaces provision has been provided on site in line with policy expectations and as conditioned at outline stage. Further delivery and maintenance measures have already been secured with a legal agreement associated with the outline planning permission.

 

10        Appropriate drainage strategy has been provided for the development which has been approved by the Lead Local Flood Authority and which would ensure that there would be no risk to property or the environment. The proposal accords with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and Policies CN6 and EM7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029  .

 

subject to the following conditions and informatives:-

 

Conditions

 

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

                       

            21-1002-001A             Location Plan      

            21-1002-005-R            Planning Layout Site Plan        

            ELL-21182-MH-B-120 Rev C            Drainage Layout 1 Of 5 

            ELL-21182-MH-B-121 Rev C            Drainage Layout 2 Of 5 

            ELL-21182-MH-B-122 Rev C            Drainage Layout 3 Of 5 

            ELL-21182-MH-B-123 Rev C            Drainage Layout 4 Of 5 

            ELL-21182-MH-B-124 Rev C            Drainage Layout 5 Of 5 

            ELL-21182-MH-B-180 Rev E            Section 104 Layout 1 Of 2        

            ELL-21182-MH-B-181 Rev E            Section 104 Layout 2 Of 2        

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1702 - B       Concept Standard Swept Path 1 Of 2          

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1703 - B        Concept Standard Swept Path 2 Of 2        

            21-1002-043                           Langham & Gibson House Type         

            21-1002-042                           Gibson & Edmond House Type           

            21-1002-041                           Hudson House Type (Semi Detached)- Plots 43, 44, 47, 48           

            21-1002-038 A                        Oxford House Type       

            21-1002-035                           Inglewood House Type 

            21-1002-033                           Morrison House Type    

            21-1002-030                           Farnham House Type   

            21-1002-029                           Watkin House Type - Flint        

            21-1002-013 A                        Renewable Layout Plan (Solar Ev Charging)          

            21-1002-021                           Gibson House Type       

            21-1002-064 Rev A               The Edmond House Type (Terrace)     

            21-1002-063 Rev B               Crammond Bungalow House Type      

            21-1002-062 Rev B               Affordable Flats 17-20    

            21-1002-061 Rev A               Affordable Flats 13-16    

            21-1002-060 Rev A               Affordable Flats 9-12      

            21-1002-069 Rev A               Wittering House Type     

            21-1002-068 Rev B               Wittering House Type     

            21-1002-067 Rev B               Watkin House Type                    

            21-1002-066 Rev B               Bingham House Type                

            21-1002-065 Rev C               Lomond House Type                 

            21-1002-70 Rev A                 Hudson House Type (Detached)- Plots 69, 97, 100            

            21-1002-71 Rev A                 Hudson House Type (Detached)- Plots 70, 98, 99    

            21-1002-075 Rev A               Farnham House Type - Tile     

            21-1002-074 Rev A               Farnham House Type - Flint     

            21-1002-073 Rev A               Inglewood House Type - Tile    

            21-1002-072 Rev A               Inglewood House Type - Flint              

            21-1002-080 Rev C               Morrison House Type     

            21-1002-079 Rev A               Langham & Edmond House Type       

            21-1002-078 Rev A               The Edmond House Type (Semi Detached) Tile       

            21-1002-077 Rev A               The Edmond House Type (Semi detached)              

            21-1002-076 Rev A               The Edmond House Type (Semi detached)              

            21-1002-086                            Lomond House Type               

            21-1002-085   B                       Lomond House Type               

            21-1002-084   A                       Wittering House Type 

            21-1002-083 Rev A                Oxford House Type        

            21-1002-082 Rev A                Gibson House Type       

            21-1002-081 Rev A                Gibson House Type       

            21-1002-087                             Watkin House Type                                                                                

            21-1002-088                           Morrison House Type    

            21-1002-014 Rev G                Street Hierarchy and Movement Plan            

            21-1002-012 Rev J                 Affordable Tenure Plan            

            21-1002-011 Rev G                House Mix           

            21-1002-010 Rev J                 Materials Plan   

            21-1002-009 Rev G               Refuse Strategy Plan     

            21-1002-008 Rev G               Parking Strategy Plan    

            21-1002-007 Rev G               Mass Scale Layout        

            5839 117 Rev E                     Soft Landscape Proposal Sheet 4 Of 4          

            5839 116 Rev E                     Soft Landscape Proposal Sheet 3 Of 4          

            5839 115 Rev D                     Soft Landscape Proposal Sheet 2 Of 4          

            5839 114 Rev D                     Soft Landscape Proposal Sheet 1 Of 4          

            5839 113 Rev E                     Hard Landscape Proposals Sheet 4 Of 4       

            5839 112 Rev E                     Hard Landscape Proposals Sheet 3 Of 4       

            5839 111 Rev D                     Hard Landscape Proposals Sheet 2 Of 4       

            5839 110 Rev D                     Hard Landscape Proposals Sheet 1 Of 4       

            5839 118 Rev D                     Open Space Proposals Sheet 1 Of 4 

            5839 119 Rev E                          Open Space Proposals Sheet 2 Of 4         

            5839 120 Rev F                               Open Space Proposals Sheet 3 Of 4      

            5839 121 Rev F                               Open Space Proposals Sheet 4 Of 4      

            5839 124 Rev D                              Local Area for Play Proposals      

            5839 122 Rev E                     Landscape Masterplan             

            Rev B                                     Private Lighting - Contour Layout        

            ELL-21182-MH-B-510 Rev E            Visibility Splay Sheet 1 Of 2     

            ELL-21182-MH-B-511 Rev E            Visibility Splay Sheet 2 Of 2     

            ELL-21182-MH-B-705 Rev E            Fire Appliance Swept Path Analysis 2 Of 2              

            ELL-21182-MH-B-704 Rev E            Fire Appliance Swept Path Analysis 1 Of 2              

            ELL-21182-MH-B-701 Rev H            Refuse Vehicle - Swept Path Analysis Sheet 2 Of 2                

            ELL-21182-MH-B-700 Rev H            Refuse Vehicle - Swept Path Analysis Sheet 1 Of 2                

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1050 Rev R          Concept Road and Ffl Levels             

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1001 Rev G          Concept Drainage Layout Sheet 2 Of 2        

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1000 Rev G          Concept Drainage Layout Sheet 1 Of 2        

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1173 Rev G          Concept Flood Route Plan Sheet 2 Of 2       

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1172 Rev G          Concept Flood Route Plan Sheet 1 Of 2       

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1171 Rev E          Concept Catchment Plan Sheet 2 Of 2          

            ELL-21182-MH-B-1170 Rev E          Concept Catchment Plan Sheet 1 Of 2          

            2022032 Rev D                                  Lighting Design/Specification             

            5839-123-B                                         Landscape Management Areas        

            5839-125-B                                         Open Space Provision            

            21-1002-015-A                                    Street Scenes (Coloured)      

            21-1002-050 A                                    Garages

            21-1002-051                                        Substation        

            21-1002-052                                        Cycle and Bin Store                

            21-1002-053                                        Shed      

            CSA-5839-101-B                                  Ecological Enhancements Plan       

            CSA-5839-215                                    Nutrient Loading Land Use Plan       

            21-1002-016-A                                    External Boundary Walls and Fences          

                       

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

 

2          Notwithstanding the approved plans, no development above slab level shall take place until details, including samples, of external materials of construction for the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

            REASON: To ensure the appearance of the development is satisfactory in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan - 2011-2029.

 

3          Notwithstanding the approved plans, no development above slab level shall take place until details of external appearance of the pumping station shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

           

            REASON: To ensure the appearance of the development is satisfactory in accordance with Policy EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan - 2011-2029.

 

4          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 additional openings shall be inserted at first floor level in the following side elevations without the prior permission of the Local Planning Authority on an application made for the purpose:

                       

            Southern elevations of Plots 027, 032, 039, 057, 064, 084     

            Western elevations of Plot 048, 053, 079, 101  

            Northern elevations of Plot 054, 067, 084 and 097       

                       

            REASON:  To protect the amenity and privacy of the occupiers of adjoining property in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.       

           

 

5          Notwithstanding the details submitted, no development above ground slab level shall occur until the following drawings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

                       

            Scaled drawings at a scale of 1:10 setting out architectural detailing such as, but not limited to, brick string courses, window cills and headers, plinths, the depth of window reveals, and ornamental brick and tile hanging patterns and bargeboards.            

            Scaled drawings at a scale of 1:10 setting out the details of chimneys and porches.        

                       

            The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter.     

 

            REASON: In the absence of satisfactory details being submitted to accompany the reserved matters application, details are required in the interests of promoting high quality development in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan - 2011-2029.

 

6          Notwithstanding the details submitted, no development above ground slab level shall occur until the following detail has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:      

                       

            Lighting and tree detail showing that trees will be planted at least 5m from lighting columns (in particular two Sorbus in the Area 1 parking zones; one Acer campestre adjacent to unit 059 in Area 3);         

            Details of all proposed boundary treatments, including but not limited to railings/fences/walls/gates/enclosures to protect young plants and hedges

            Details of seats and bins to be provided in the open space area.      

                       

            REASON: In the absence of satisfactory details being submitted to accompany the reserved matters application, details are required in the interests of promoting high quality development in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (2018) and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan - 2011-2029.

 

7          Development should be undertaken in line with the recommendations and procedures contained the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (4759, Revision E) and a finalised Tree Protection Plan (BHA_4759_02 Revision D) dated 24/02/2022.        

            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 Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029, the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (2018) and Policy 9 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan - 2011-2029.

 

8          The development shall not be brought into use until turning facilities have been provided in accordance with the details shown on the approved plan. The turning facilities shall be available for use by vehicles and kept free from obstruction throughout the lifetime of the development.

           

            REASON: In the interests of traffic safety and to achieve a satisfactory layout in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

9          The development shall not be brought into use until all junction visibility splays and forward visibility splays as indicated on the approved plans in which there should be no obstruction to visibility exceeding 1.0 metres in height above the adjacent carriageway channel line have been completed. Such visibility splays shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development.

           

            REASON: To provide and maintain adequate visibility in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

10        The gradient of the drives shown on the submitted plan shall not exceed 1:12. The drives shall thereafter be retained as such throughout the life of the development.           

 

            REASON: In the interests of highway safety and to provide adequate & safe access to properties for all users in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

11        Any bathroom/en-suite windows at first floor level on the below elevations shall be  non-opening up to 1.7m above finished floor level and glazed with obscured glass, to at least the equivalent of Pilkington level 4 standard.  The window and glazing shall be installed prior to occupation of the development and shall be permanently maintained in that condition.   

            Southern elevations of Plots 027, 032, 039, 057, 064, 084     

            Western elevations of Plot 048, 053, 079, 101  

            Northern elevations of Plot 054, 067, 084 and 097       

 

            REASON: To protect the privacy of the adjacent properties 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.

 

 

3. Application – 21/03304/FUL: Erection of two detached dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping (phased development). Site: Land At 52 Pardown Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 162 to 197 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 the main concern was the impact on the safety of walkers, horses and dog walkers on the access track to the dwellings.

 

 

It was suggested that the proposal might change the nature of the area but would not change the character of the street scene dramatically.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions listed below and for the following reasons.

 

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 therefore in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy 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 proposed development would be of an acceptable design 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 EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan, Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029 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 on 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).

 

 7         The proposed development would not cause any adverse impacts to trees and as such the proposal is considered to be in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (December 2018).

                 

subject to the following conditions and informatives:-

 

Conditions

 

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

                                   

            Proposed Site, Parking and Refuse Plan (drawing no. 07 rev F)       

            Phased Development Plan (drawing no. 15 rev F)       

            Drainage Plan and PTP Maintenance Plan (drawing no. 08 rev F)   

            Plot 1 Elevations (drawing no. 03 rev F) 

            Plot 1 Ground and First Floor Plans (drawing no. 01 rev F)    

            Plot 1 Roof Plans (drawing no. 02 rev F)

            Plot 2 Elevations (drawing no. 06 rev F) 

            Plot 2 Ground and First Floor Plans (drawing no. 04 rev F)    

            Plot 2 Roof Plans (drawing no. 05 rev F)

                                   

            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 development hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with the Phased Development Plan (drawing no. 15 rev F). Development shall proceed in accordance with the approved Phasing Scheme. 

           

            REASON:  In the interests of the proper planning of the development and to ensure the monitoring of the timing and implementation of the permission in the interests of Housing Land Supply in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

 

4          No development shall commence above slab level on site of each phase of development, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, until details of the types and colours of external materials to be used 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:  Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

5          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 or bank 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.

 

6          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 or bank 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.

 

7          The development of each phase, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, shall not be occupied until a Construction Statement detailing how the new homes shall meet a water efficiency standard of 110 litres or less per person per day has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority 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.     

           

8          The parking area hereby approved shall not be used for any purpose other than parking, loading and unloading of vehicles.

           

            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          The development of each phase, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, hereby permitted shall not be occupied or the approved use commence, whichever is the sooner, until the property has provision within its curtilage for refuse and recycling storage (prior to disposal) as shown on the approved plans. The surface materials from the carriageway to the waste container collection point shall be smooth and shall not hinder the movement of waste containers to the collection vehicle, have been provided for 1 number 240ltr refuse Wheelie bin, 1 number 240ltr recycling Wheelie bin and 1 number glass recycling box, and the areas of land so provided shall not be used for any purposes other than the storage (prior to disposal) or the collection of refuse and recycling and shall be thereafter retained and maintained.      

 

            REASON:  In the interests of general amenity, 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.

 

10        The development of each phase, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the property has provision within its curtilage for secure cycle parking facilities for 2 long and 1 short stay places with a transit route to and from the public highway as shown on the approved plans. The cycle storage shall thereafter be retained and maintained for such purposes.      

 

            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.

 

11        No development shall take place on each phase of development, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, 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.

 

12        Prior to the occupation of each phase of development hereby permitted, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, details of electric vehicle charging provision shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Such details shall include the specification, appearance and siting of any charging points and shall be installed prior to occupation of the dwelling. 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 and thereafter maintained in accordance with the approved details.

           

            REASON:  Details are required 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 and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029

 

13        No development shall take place on each phase of development, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, until a Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall deliver a minimum of 0.97 Habitat Units and 0.08 Hedgerow Units and species based enhancements featured within Chapter 5.4 Enhancement Opportunities of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal dated February 2022. The BEMP will include the results of the provided Biodiversity Metric and the following:      

                                   

            a) Description and evaluation of features to be managed and enhanced    

            b) Extent and location/area of proposed enhancement works on appropriate scale maps and plans to include species/faunal enhancement measures        

            c) Ecological trends and constraints on site that might influence management      

            d) Aims and Objectives of management

            e) Appropriate management Actions for achieving Aims and Objectives     

            f) An annual work programme (to cover an initial 5-year period)        

            g) Details of the specialist ecological management body or organisation responsible for responsible for implementation of the Plan        

            h) For each of the first 5 years of the Plan, a progress report sent to the LPA reporting on progress of the annual work programme and confirmation of required Actions for the next 12-month period            

            i) The Plan will be reviewed and updated every 5 years and implemented for perpetuity

                                   

            The Plan shall include details of the legal and funding mechanisms by which the long term implementation of the Plan will be secured by the developer with the specialist ecological management body or organisation responsible for its delivery. The Plan shall also set out (where the results from the monitoring show that the Aims and Objectives of the BEMP are not being met) how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed and implemented so that the development still delivers the Objectives of the originally approved Plan. The approved Plan will be implemented in accordance with the approved details.  

 

            REASON:   In order to provide long term net gains for biodiversity in line with the Environment Act 2021, Section 15 of National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy 10 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.        

           

14        The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and procedures contained within Chapter 5 Mitigation and Enhancement of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by RPS dated February 2022.         

 

            REASON: In order to mitigate impacts on protected species and in order to provide biodiversity net gains in line with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy 10 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

15        Protective measures, including fencing, ground protection, supervision, working procedures and special engineering solutions shall be carried out in accordance with the Arboricultural Survey Implications Assessment and Arboricultural Method Statement (ref. RMT606-Rev A, dated 11th November 2022), the Tree Constraints Plan (ref. RMT606-TCP-Rev A, dated November 2022) and the  Tree Protection Plan (labelled Tree constraints Plan ref. RMT606-TCP-Rev A, dated November 2022) as submitted by RMTTree Consultancy Ltd. Tree protection fencing and ground protection shall be erected prior to any site activity starting and maintained throughout the development. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved Method Statement.

           

            REASON:  To ensure that the trees to be retained are in a safe and healthy condition to the benefit of the local amenities and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

16        No development on each phase, including any demolition works, soil moving, temporary access construction and/or widening, or storage of materials shall commence on site until a detailed services layout has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All services shall be included including gas, electricity, foul and fresh water, drainage and telecommunications. If a particular service is not required, a statement shall be included to that effect. The layout shall respect landscape and wildlife protection and mitigation measures and in particular, ensure that its implementation does not require installation or future maintenance excavations to be made within protection zones.  The development and/or other operations shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in complete accordance with the approved service layout.         

 

            REASON: Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to ensure the protection of identified tree, landscape and wildlife features/areas, in accordance with  Policies EM1, EM4 and EM10 and of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

17        No development shall commence on site until full details of surface water drainage treatment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.      

 

            REASON:    Details are required as insufficient detail was submitted within the application in this regard, in accordance with Policy EM7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

18        No development shall take place on each phase of development, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping which shall specify boundary treatments, hard surfaces, planting species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate).  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.  In addition, a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before development commences.  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, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.      

 

            REASON:  Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy 13 of the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

19        The first floor window at first floor level on the side elevation of Plot 2 shall be constructed with a high level opening and glazed with obscured glass, to at least the equivalent of Pilkington level 4 standard.  The window and glazing shall be installed prior to occupation of the development and shall be permanently maintained in that condition.    

 

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

 

20        The development shall be carried out and maintained in accordance with the Nitrate Neutrality Assessment prepared by RPS dated 19th August 2022.  

 

            REASON:  To ensure that the site is maintained in accordance with such details and demonstrates that a Package Treatment Plant 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.

 

21        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.    

 

            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.

 

22        The dwellings 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.

 

23        No development shall commence on each phase of development, as agreed under condition 3 of this permission, until a programme of professionally delivered arboricultural management, monitoring and reporting has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The program shall include:  

                       

            a) Details and provenance of the professional arboricultural presence on site, including their contact details, and how often they shall be present on site;  

                       

            b) the submission of reports after each monitoring visit, to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority during the course of development. This programme of monitoring to start on the day that development commences on site. The reports shall include details of but is not restricted to e.g:       

                       

            To demonstrate the extent of development that has occurred at the time of each visit,    

            That the approved tree protection fencing is installed as per the details agreed in condition 14,      

            Any supervision of arboriculturally sensitive operations, and where the tree protection barriers may be moved or modified.        

            The report shall also include details of any observations that relate to the effectiveness of the barriers, and any observed or recorded breaches of the tree protection, whether under supervision or not.  

                       

            A final 'verification report' shall be submitted for approval prior to the final occupation of the development, which shall summarise the monthly development reports and highlight any follow up actions or assessments required in arboricultural terms, including any mitigation or compensation measures that may result. This shall include timeframes for any such mitigation or compensation measures.   

 

            REASON:   To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard arboricultural assets in the interests of local amenity, to protect the status of the nearby AONB, to enhance the development itself, and ensure that mitigation or compensation measures are carried out as necessary following the completion of development. In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029.

 

24        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 properties property are is to be built to such standards are 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.

 

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:-

            

             seeking further information following receipt of the application;

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

             considering the imposition of conditions (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.

 

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.         In the event discoloured and/or odorous soils are encountered during foundations and other excavation works; or should any hazardous materials

             (including asbestos) or significant quantities of made ground be found, then all development works shall be stopped and the Local Planning Authority contacted immediately. A scheme of works 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.

 

5.         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 845557 and email GMSTeam@basingstoke.gov.uk to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.

 

6.         It is noted that self-build exemption is claimed for the purposes of the Community Infrastructure Levy.  For self-build exemption to apply the properties must be occupied by those who have carried out, or instructed the carrying out of the works.  Please note that you will need to submit CIL Form 2 (Assumption of Liability) and complete a Self-Build Exemption Claim. This form must be submitted to the Local Planning Authority, and any exemption must be granted prior to the commencement of the development.  A Commencement Notice must also be submitted prior to the commencement of development.  Failure to submit the Commencement Notice prior to the commencement of development will result in the loss of any right to pay by instalments; and additional costs to you in the form of surcharges. You are advised to await acknowledgement of receipt of the Commencement Notice from the Charging Authority before commencing any works. Please ensure that you are familiar with, and have completed all requisite forms prior to commencement.  Further details can be viewed at https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/community-infrastructure-levy.

 

7.         Please note you will need to complete and have agreed CiL Form 7 - Self Build Exemption Claim Form AND submitted a Commencement of Development Notice (CiL Form 6) to the Authority which the Authority must receive prior to the commencement of your development in order to benefit from relief from the levy (except where the development is a Self Build Extension).

 

 

4. Application – 21/03852/FUL: Erection of 4 no. bedroom bungalow and associated works following demolition of redundant buildinG.  Site: Buildings at Bishops Hill, Ecchinswell Road Kingsclere RG20 4QQ

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 198 to 237 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 favoured the replacement dwelling as it was a bungalow and would have the same visual impact as the current rundown buildings.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions listed below and for the following reasons.

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          In the absence of an up-to-date development plan, in respect of housing policies as a result of a lack of five year supply of housing, 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.  The proposal dwellings would not be situated in an isolated location within the countryside and the proposal is considered to represent a sustainable form of development. 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 therefore in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy SD1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

2          The proposed dwelling, given its design and siting, would relate to surrounding development and would not result in significant impacts on the local landscape character, scenic quality of the area or the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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, the Design and Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (July 2018) and K6 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

3          The proposed development would be of an appropriate design and relate to surrounding development in a sympathetic manner and as such would comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and K4 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

4          The proposed 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 Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

5          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, the Parking Supplementary Planning Document (2018) and Policy K13 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

6          The proposed development would not cause any adverse impacts on 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, the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees Supplementary Planning Document (December 2018) and K4 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

                    

subject to the following conditions and informatives:-

 

Conditions

 

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

                       

            2112/PL1E - Proposed Site Plan and Section - Received 20/12/2022          

            2105/PL4A - Proposed Elevations - Received 04/07/2022      

            2105/PL5A - Proposed Elevations - Received 04/07/2022      

            2112/PL2A - Proposed Floorplans - Received 04/07/2022     

            2105/PL3A - Proposed Roofplans - Received 04/07/2022      

            ES Ltd's Biodiversity Metric Calculations dated 2nd Sept 2022         

            ES Ltd's Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) updated 6th Sept 2022    

                       

            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 shall commence above ground floor slab level until a schedule of materials and finishes (to include precise details i.e. product specification and manufacturer) to be used for the external walls, roofs, windows and doors of the proposed buildings has 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:  Details are required because insufficient has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interests of visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy K4 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

4          Notwithstanding the approved plans no hard landscaping works shall commence on site 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. The approved surfacing shall be completed before the adjoining buildings 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.

 

5          Notwithstanding the approved plans prior to installation a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of screen walls/fences/gates/hedges and enclosures to be erected or planted, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved screen walls/fences/gates/hedges and enclosures shall be erected or planted before the dwellings hereby approved are first occupied and shall subsequently be maintained as approved. 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, details of which shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before replacement occurs.     

           

            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 (2021) and Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy K7 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

6          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 gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure permitted by Class A of Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Order shall be erected on the application site without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority on an application made for that purpose.   

                       

            REASON:  To prevent the harm to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and rural landscape in the interests of the amenity of the area and to safeguard the amenities of the adjoining properties, in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

7          The development shall not be occupied or the use commence, whichever is the sooner, until a vehicle parking area to provide parking for 4 vehicles has been constructed in accordance with the Parking Supplementary Planning Document and that area shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than parking, loading and unloading of vehicles.         

           

            REASON:  In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy K13 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

8          Notwithstanding demolition of remnant buildings, no works pursuant to this permission shall commence until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:-     

                       

            (a) a desk top study carried out by a competent person documenting all the previous and existing land uses of the site and adjacent land in accordance with national guidance as set out in Contaminated Land Research Report Nos. 2 and 3 and BS10175:2011;     

                       

            and,   

                       

            (b) a site investigation report documenting the ground conditions of the site andincorporating chemical and gas analysis identified as being appropriate by the desk study in accordance with BS10175:2011- Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites - Code of Practice; 

                       

            and,   

                       

            (c) a detailed scheme for remedial works and measures to be undertaken to avoid risk from contaminants/or gases when the site is developed. The scheme must include a timetable of works and site management procedures and the nomination of a competent person to oversee the implementation of the works. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and if necessary proposals for future maintenance and monitoring.

                       

            Important note: Unless part (a) identifies significant contamination, it may transpire that part (a) is sufficient to satisfy this condition, meaning parts (b) and (c) need not be subsequently carried out. This would need to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.      

                       

            If during any works contamination is encountered which has not been previously identified it should be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. The additional contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme, agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.  

            This must be conducted in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency's 'Model Contamination Land Guidance at: https://www.gov.uk/contaminated-land.

           

            REASON:  To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with Policy EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

9          A Contaminated Land Officer has viewed the application site online and it was apparent that rooves and walls of the buildings subject to demolition may contain corrugated cement sheeting which in our experience is likely to be an asbestos containing material. This material will need to be dealt with in accordance with current regulations.  

            The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied/brought into use until there has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority verification that any identified asbestos has been removed from the application site and disposed of by a licensed asbestos contractor in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

           

            REASON:  To ensure that all asbestos on the site is removed to protect any future occupants of the site and current occupants of adjacent land in accordance with Policy EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

10        The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied/brought into use until there has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority verification by the competent person approved under the provisions of condition 8(c) that any remediation scheme required and approved under the provisions of condition 8(c) has been implemented fully in accordance with the approved details (unless varied with the written agreement of the Local Planning Authority in advance of implementation). Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority such verification shall           

            comprise;      

                       

            i. as built drawings of the implemented scheme;           

            ii. photographs of the remediation works in progress;  

            iii. Certificates demonstrating that imported and/or material left in situ is free of contamination.        

                       

            Thereafter the scheme shall be monitored and maintained in accordance with the scheme approved under condition 8(c), unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.      

 

            REASON:  To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance Policy EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

11        The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied/brought into use until there has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority certificates demonstrating that a) sufficient sampling of imported material has taken place and b) the imported material is free from unacceptable levels of contamination. Sampling should take place in situ at a frequency of 1 per 100m3.   

 

            REASON:  To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with Policy EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

12        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.

 

13        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.

 

14        No development shall commence until a programme for the suppression of dust during the construction of the development [and demolition of existing buildings] has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures approved shall be employed throughout the period of [demolition and] construction unless any variation has been approved by the Local Planning Authority.          

 

            REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

15        No development, including any demolition works, soil moving, temporary access construction/widening, or storage of materials, shall commence until a Wildlife Protection and Mitigation Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include the recommendations given in Sections 6.2, 6.3 and 8 of ES Ltd's Preliminary Ecological Appraisal updated 6th Sept 2022.         

            No development or other operations shall take place other than in complete accordance with the approved Wildlife Protection and Mitigation plan.  

 

            REASON:  The habitats present on site have the potential to support reptiles, amphibians, bats and birds. In addition, badgers are known to be using a set nearby. Badgers and their setts are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act (1992) and the other species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are therefore a material consideration under Policy EM4. It is important the wildlife protection measures are known and in place prior to commencements to ensure they can be delivered and that wildlife will be protected throughout the construction period. In accordance with Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029 and K4 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

16        Prior to the commencement of development, a Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall deliver a minimum of 0.08 Habitat Biodiversity Units and include all the measures in Section 6.4 of ES Ltd's Preliminary Ecological Appraisal dated 6th Sept 2022 and the following:   

                       

            a) Description and evaluation of features to be managed and enhanced    

            b) Extent and location/area of proposed enhancement works on appropriate scale maps and plans to include species/faunal enhancement measures        

            c) Ecological trends and constraints on site that might influence management      

            d) Aims and Objectives of management 

            e) Appropriate management Actions for achieving Aims and Objectives      

            f) An annual work programme (to cover an initial 5-year period)        

            g) Details of the specialist ecological management body or organisation responsible for responsible for implementation of the Plan        

            h) For each of the first 5 years of the Plan, a progress report sent to the Local Planning Authority reporting on progress of the annual work programme and confirmation of required Actions for the next 12-month period      

            i) The Plan will be reviewed and updated every 5 years and implemented for perpetuity 

                       

            The Plan shall include details of the legal and funding mechanisms by which the long-term implementation of the Plan will be secured by the developer with the specialist ecological management body or organisation responsible for its delivery. The Plan shall also set out (where the results from the monitoring show that the Aims and Objectives of the BEMP are not being met) how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed and implemented so that the development still delivers the Objectives of the originally approved Plan. The approved Plan will be implemented in accordance with the approved details.  

 

            REASON:  To help compensate for habitat loss resulting from the development and help to maintain the biodiversity of the area in the long term, in accordance with Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029 and K4 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

17        Within 3 months of the date of commencement a Construction Statement detailing how the new home shall meet a water efficiency standard of 110 litres or less per person per day has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority 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 and K4 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

18        Notwithstanding the submitted plans, no development above slab level shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping which shall specify materials, species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate).  The works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first occupation of the buildings or when the use hereby permitted is commenced.  In addition, a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before development commences.  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, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

           

            REASON:  Details are required because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

19        The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied or the approved use commence, whichever is the sooner, until the property has provision within its curtilages for refuse and recycling storage (prior to disposal), the surface materials from the carriageway to the waste container collection point shall be smooth and shall not hinder the movement of waste containers to the collection vehicle and shall make space to provide 1 number 240ltr refuse Wheelie bin, 1 number 240ltr recycling Wheelie bin and 1 number glass recycling box for each dwelling, and the areas of land so provided shall not be used for any purposes other than the storage (prior to disposal) or the collection of refuse and recycling and shall be thereafter retained and maintained as such.      

           

            REASON:  In the interests of general amenity, 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.

 

20        The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the property has provision within its curtilage for secure cycle parking facilities for 3 long and 1 short stay places. The cycle storage shall thereafter be 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.

 

21        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 and E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Order shall be erected on the application site without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority on an application made for that purpose. 

                       

            REASON:  To prevent the overdevelopment of the site in the interests of the amenity of the area and to safeguard the amenities of the adjoining properties, in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

22        Prior to occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, details of electric vehicle charging provision shall be submitted to and approved in writing 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 and thereafter maintained in 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.

 

23        Development shall not commence until a drainage strategy including on and off-site works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in writing.  The development shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in accordance with the approved details.     

 

            REASON:   Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to ensure a satisfactory development in accordance with Policy EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

24        No development shall take place until details of any earthworks have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details shall include the proposed grading and mounding of land areas including the levels and contours to be formed, showing the relationship of proposed mounding to existing vegetation and surrounding landform. The approved details shall be fully completed before the development is first occupied and shall be thereafter maintained.  

 

            REASON:  Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interest of the amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

25        No work relating to provision of any lighting external to the dwelling hereby approved is to be undertaken unless details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

            REASON:   To protect the rural landscape, biodiversity, AONB and dark skies in accordance with Policy EM1, EM4 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy K5 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029.

 

26        The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied until the buildings and structures shown to be demolished on the approved Site Plan 2112/PL1E, received 20/12/2022, have been fully removed.          

 

            REASON:  To ensure the landscape character and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is retained and in the interests of visual amenities in accordance with the guidance contained within Sections 12 and 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies K4 and K6 of the Kingsclere Neighbourhood 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:-

            

            

             seeking further information following receipt of the application;

             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.

 

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 845557 and email GMSTeam@basingstoke.gov.uk to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.

 

5.         The Council encourages all contractors to be 'Considerate Contractors' when working in the Borough by being aware of the needs of neighbours and the environment.

 

6.         Badgers and their setts are legally protected in England and Wales through the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.

            

             The applicant's attention is drawn to the provisions of the Protection of Badgers Act 1992; this makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly damage or destroy a badger sett or obstruct access to it and disturb a badger when it is occupying a sett.

            

             To avoid contravening these provisions the recommendations given in Sections 6.2 and 6.3 of the submitted PEA should be followed. A license from Natural England is required where a badger sett cannot be reasonably avoided.

 

7.         In the event discoloured and/or odorous soils are encountered during foundations and other excavation works; or should any hazardous materials (including asbestos) or significant quantities of made ground be found, then all development works shall be stopped and the Local Planning Authority contacted immediately. A scheme of works 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.

 

 

5. Application – 22/02538/RET: Demolition of existing barn and erection of replacement barn (retrospective) Site: Bellaire Grange, 14C Hackwood Lane Cliddesden Hampshire

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 238 to 249 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 although they felt there were no legitimate planning reasons to object to the application they were concerned that it was retrospective and due care and diligence may not have been taken in demolishing the old building to ensure wildlife protection.

 

Members were concerned that the old barn had an asbestos roof and to demolish it would have required specialised treatment and as the application was retrospective they had no details on the demolition.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions listed below and for the following reasons

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          The proposed development would be of an appropriate design and relate to surrounding development in a sympathetic manner and would not cause harm to the Landscape character of the area and as such would comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policy EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

1          The proposed 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.

 

subject to the following conditions and informatives:-

 

Conditions

  

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

                                   

            220814-02 - Site Plan - New barn           

                                   

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

 

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 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.

 

           

6. Application – 22/02635/TDC: Application for Technical Details Consent in respect of the erection of 4 no. dwellings; in accordance with Permission in Principle Ref: 19/02278/PIP. Site: Land At Berry Court Farm West of Silchester Road, Little London Hampshire

 

The Chair confirmed that the application had been WITHDRAWN prior to the meeting by the applicant.

 

 

7. Application – 22/01503/HSE: Erection of a single storey rear extension.  Site: 3 Polecat Cottages, Polecat Corner, Tunworth, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2LA

 

The Committee considered the report set out on pages 286 to 296 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.

 

RESOLVED that:  the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions listed below and for the following reasons.

 

Reasons for Approval

 

1          The proposal is acceptable in terms of its design, including design features, materials proposed, and scale, which ensures the landscape character and general character of the surrounding area is retained in accordance with Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) and Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, and the Design & 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 neighbouring properties and as such complies with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.

 

3          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).

 

 

 

subject to the following conditions and informatives:-

 

Conditions

 

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

                       

            Location & Proposed Site Plan (Drawing no. P.3)         

            Proposed Elevations (Drawing No. P.2)  

            Proposed Floor Plan (Drawing No. P.1)  

                       

            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 those materials outlined within the planning application and approved plans.      

 

            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.

 

 

 

6 Request to remove Section 106 agreement relating to occupancy restriction attached to BDB/29105 - Whitehall House Ashford Hill Road Ashford Hill Thatcham Hampshire RG19 8AZ Request to remove Section 106 agreement Whitehall House

 

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the reportfor Members to consider the removal of a S106 legal agreement attached to the planning permission granted under reference BDB/29105 at Whitehall House, Ashford Hill Road, Ashford Hill, RG19 8AZ.  Planning permission was granted on the 11th July 1990 for the ‘Erection of staff accommodation’.  

 

The planning permission was subject to a S106 agreement which restricted the occupation of building to staff employed in relation to Whitehall House only.  An application has subsequently been received to remove the S106 agreement on the basis that the legal agreement no longer serves a useful purpose.

 

Of particular relevance to this request is the recent approval of a lawful development certificate for the continued use of the flat as an independent dwelling on 11 July 2022 under application reference 22/00238/LDEU.

 

RESOLVED that:  Members of the Development Control Committee approve the following resolution:

 

To remove the S106 legal agreement in its entirety which restricts the occupancy of the property to staff employed in relation to Whitehall House only.

 

 

Meeting ended 21:25

 

 

 

 

 

Chairman

 

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