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Meeting
Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath Local Area Committee - Eastleigh
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
6:30 PM
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
6:30 PM
End:
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
10:30 PM
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
10:30 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
12:00 AM
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
12:00 AM
Finished:
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
12:00 AM
Wednesday, 6th March 2024
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
06 Mar 2024
06 Mar 2024
Location:
Woodland Community Centre, 55 Savernake Way, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 8DH – directions SO50 7FA
Woodland Community Centre, 55 Savernake Way, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 8DH – directions SO50 7FA
Meeting Attendees
Chair
Leader of the Independent Group
Officer
Lead Local Area Manager
Kitty Budden
Expected
Secretary
Assistant Local Area Manager
Becky Wiseman
Expected
Officer
Service Director Governance and Support
Joanne Cassar
Expected
Secretary
Laura Johnston
Democratic Services Manager
Expected
Agenda
1
Apologies
2
Public Participation
You can submit questions in advance of the meeting to the following email address: democratic.services@eastleigh.gov.uk. The deadline for submissions is 12pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.
Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.
Minutes
A statement was read out from a member of the public raising concerns that trees had not yet been replanted at Scoreys Copse in Horton Heath, and requesting confirmation from Eastleigh Borough Council on what work is currently being done, alongside a timetable for completion of the works, and a management plan for when the trees are planted to ensure they do not die.
The Lead Local Area Manager agreed to follow up.
The Lead Local Area Manager agreed to follow up.
3
Declarations of Interest
Councillors are invited to declare interests in relation to items of business on the agenda. Any interests declared will be recorded in the Minutes.
Minutes
Councillor Couldrey declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 of the Agenda as the Biodiversity Strategy includes part of his land.
4
Minutes
To consider the Minutes of the meeting held on 31 January 2024.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 27 Feb 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED -
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 31 January 2024 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 31 January 2024 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
5
Chair's Announcements
Minutes
The Chair recorded the Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath Local Area Committee’s thanks to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service for their actions and clear communications after the fire in one of the buildings on the Bishopstoke Memorial Hall site.
The Chair was sad to see that Bishopstoke was losing the post office in Spring Lane, leaving just one remaining in the area in Whalesmead.
The Chair informed the Committee that the community café in Fair Oak was due to open later in March and that members had been invited to its opening event.
The Chair extended the Committee’s thanks to Councillors Tidridge and Broomfield for their work in the area over the years, and was hopeful that they would be standing again in the local elections in May.
The Chair was sad to see that Bishopstoke was losing the post office in Spring Lane, leaving just one remaining in the area in Whalesmead.
The Chair informed the Committee that the community café in Fair Oak was due to open later in March and that members had been invited to its opening event.
The Chair extended the Committee’s thanks to Councillors Tidridge and Broomfield for their work in the area over the years, and was hopeful that they would be standing again in the local elections in May.
6
Motion - Response to Eastleigh Borough Council's Public Consultation on Biodiversity
To consider the following motion proposed by Councillor Tidridge, and seconded by Councillor Parker-Jones:
“The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath will submit a response to Eastleigh Borough Council’s public consultation on Biodiversity.”
“The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath will submit a response to Eastleigh Borough Council’s public consultation on Biodiversity.”
Minutes
Councillor Tidridge, seconded by Councillor Broomfield, moved the following motion:
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath will submit a response to Eastleigh Borough Council’s public consultation on Biodiversity.
The Committee agreed that the response be drafted by the Chair and Vice-Chair and circulated to members before sending to ensure that the Committee was happy.
RESOLVED –
That the motion be approved.
(NOTES: Councillor Couldrey declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 of the Agenda as the Biodiversity Strategy includes part of his land, he did not vote on the Motion.)
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath will submit a response to Eastleigh Borough Council’s public consultation on Biodiversity.
The Committee agreed that the response be drafted by the Chair and Vice-Chair and circulated to members before sending to ensure that the Committee was happy.
RESOLVED –
That the motion be approved.
(NOTES: Councillor Couldrey declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 of the Agenda as the Biodiversity Strategy includes part of his land, he did not vote on the Motion.)
7
Motion - Clarification on Decisions and Assets Taken or Managed by Joint Area Committee or Local Area Committees
To consider the following motion proposed by Councillor Tidridge, and seconded by Councillor Parker-Jones:
“The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath request clarity from Eastleigh Borough Council on the criteria being used to determine whether a decision is to be taken by a Local Area Committee or the Joint Area Committee. Clarification is also requested on which assets are to be managed by Joint Area Committees, by Local Area Committees or by other parts of Eastleigh Borough Council.”
“The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath request clarity from Eastleigh Borough Council on the criteria being used to determine whether a decision is to be taken by a Local Area Committee or the Joint Area Committee. Clarification is also requested on which assets are to be managed by Joint Area Committees, by Local Area Committees or by other parts of Eastleigh Borough Council.”
Minutes
Councillor Tidridge, seconded by Councillor Broomfield, moved the following motion:
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath request clarity from Eastleigh Borough Council on the criteria being used to determine whether a decision is to be taken by a Local Area Committee or the Joint Area Committee. Clarification is also requested on which assets are to be managed by Joint Area Committees, by Local Area Committees or by other parts of Eastleigh Borough Council.
RESOLVED –
That the motion be approved.
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath request clarity from Eastleigh Borough Council on the criteria being used to determine whether a decision is to be taken by a Local Area Committee or the Joint Area Committee. Clarification is also requested on which assets are to be managed by Joint Area Committees, by Local Area Committees or by other parts of Eastleigh Borough Council.
RESOLVED –
That the motion be approved.
8
Motion - Feasibility Study Exploring Framework of Local Nature Reserve Management Plan for Stoke Park Farm
To consider the following motion proposed by Councillor Tidridge, and seconded by Councillor Parker-Jones:
“The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath to commission a feasibility study to explore how the framework of a Local Nature Reserve management plan for the Stoke Park Farm site (this Committee’s stated aim for the site) can be congruent with Eastleigh Borough Council’s strategic objectives including for Nitrate Offsets and Biodiversity Net Gain.”
“The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath to commission a feasibility study to explore how the framework of a Local Nature Reserve management plan for the Stoke Park Farm site (this Committee’s stated aim for the site) can be congruent with Eastleigh Borough Council’s strategic objectives including for Nitrate Offsets and Biodiversity Net Gain.”
Minutes
Councillor Tidridge, seconded by Councillor Broomfield, moved the following motion:
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath to commission a feasibility study to explore how the framework of a Local Nature Reserve management plan for the Stoke Park Farm site (this Committee’s stated aim for the site) can be congruent with Eastleigh Borough Council’s strategic objectives including for Nitrate Offsets and Biodiversity Net Gain.
Councillor Couldrey moved an amendment, which was seconded by Councillor Marsh, to add four words to the Motion as follow:
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath to request the Borough Council commission a feasibility study to explore how the framework of a Local Nature Reserve management plan for the Stoke Park Farm site (this Committee’s stated aim for the site) can be congruent with Eastleigh Borough Council’s strategic objectives including for Nitrate Offsets and Biodiversity Net Gain.
RESOLVED –
That the motion be approved, as amended.
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath to commission a feasibility study to explore how the framework of a Local Nature Reserve management plan for the Stoke Park Farm site (this Committee’s stated aim for the site) can be congruent with Eastleigh Borough Council’s strategic objectives including for Nitrate Offsets and Biodiversity Net Gain.
Councillor Couldrey moved an amendment, which was seconded by Councillor Marsh, to add four words to the Motion as follow:
The Local Area Committee for Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath to request the Borough Council commission a feasibility study to explore how the framework of a Local Nature Reserve management plan for the Stoke Park Farm site (this Committee’s stated aim for the site) can be congruent with Eastleigh Borough Council’s strategic objectives including for Nitrate Offsets and Biodiversity Net Gain.
RESOLVED –
That the motion be approved, as amended.
9
Planning Appeals
The Legal Services Manager to report:-
(a) that the following appeals have been lodged:-
Cockpit Farm Barn, Knowle Lane, Horton Heath
Appeal against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for construction of 6.no dwellings, including landscaping, parking and associated works following demolition and site preparation.
This was an LAC decision.
(b) that the following appeals have been allowed:-
Burlair, Botley Road, Horton Heath, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 7DQ
Appeal against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for a two-storey rear extension, interior and elevational changes.
This was a delegated decision.
The appeal for costs was refused.
(a) that the following appeals have been lodged:-
Cockpit Farm Barn, Knowle Lane, Horton Heath
Appeal against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for construction of 6.no dwellings, including landscaping, parking and associated works following demolition and site preparation.
This was an LAC decision.
(b) that the following appeals have been allowed:-
Burlair, Botley Road, Horton Heath, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 7DQ
Appeal against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for a two-storey rear extension, interior and elevational changes.
This was a delegated decision.
The appeal for costs was refused.
Minutes
The Legal Services Manager reported:-
(a) that the following appeals had been lodged:-
Cockpit Farm Barn, Knowle Lane, Horton Heath
Appealed against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for construction of 6.no dwellings, including landscaping, parking and associated works following demolition and site preparation.
This was an LAC decision.
(b) that the following appeals had been allowed:-
Burlair, Botley Road, Horton Heath, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 7DQ
Appealed against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for a two-storey rear extension, interior and elevational changes.
This was a delegated decision.
The appeal for costs was refused.
RESOLVED -
That the report be noted.
(a) that the following appeals had been lodged:-
Cockpit Farm Barn, Knowle Lane, Horton Heath
Appealed against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for construction of 6.no dwellings, including landscaping, parking and associated works following demolition and site preparation.
This was an LAC decision.
(b) that the following appeals had been allowed:-
Burlair, Botley Road, Horton Heath, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 7DQ
Appealed against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for a two-storey rear extension, interior and elevational changes.
This was a delegated decision.
The appeal for costs was refused.
RESOLVED -
That the report be noted.
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