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Meeting

Joint Area Committee - Eastleigh

Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 25th July 2024
7:00 PM
End:
Thursday, 25th July 2024
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
25 Jul 2024
Location:
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 9YN
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Maud Attrill photo
Member
Councillor Maud Attrill

Liberal Democrat

Apologies

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Councillor Nicholas Couldrey photo
Member
Councillor Nicholas Couldrey

Liberal Democrat

Apologies

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Councillor Tonia Craig photo
Member
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Policy
Councillor Tonia Craig

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Cynthia Garton photo
Member
Councillor Cynthia Garton

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Richard Gomer photo
Member
Deputy Mayor of Eastleigh
Councillor Richard Gomer

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Rosemary Reynolds photo
Member
Councillor Rosemary Reynolds

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Louise Parker-Jones photo
Member
Leader of the Independent Group
Councillor Louise Parker-Jones

Independent

Present, as expected

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Officer
Lead Local Area Manager
Kitty Budden

Expected

Officer
Service Director Governance and Support
Joanne Cassar

Expected

Officer
Senior Solicitor
Julia Davies

Eastleigh Borough Council

Expected

Officer
Service Director Planning and Environment
Andy Grandfield

Expected

Officer
Senior Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)
Nicki Moorhouse

Expected

Officer
Service Director People and Communities
Louise O'Driscoll

Expected

Officer
Service Director Finance, Improvement and Housing
Andy Smith

Expected

Councillor Alex Bourne photo
Member
Councillor Alex Bourne

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Alan Broadhurst photo
Member
Councillor Alan Broadhurst

Liberal Democrat

Apologies

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Councillor Derek Pretty photo
Chair
Councillor Derek Pretty

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Jane O'Sullivan photo
Vice-Chair
Councillor Jane O'Sullivan

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Agenda
1 Apologies
2 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 There were no declarations of interest in relations to items of business on the agenda.
3 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 24 July 2024.  Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting.
Minutes There was no public participation on this occasion.
4 Presentation on Planning Guidelines
Minutes The Principal Planning Officer gave a short presentation on guidelines that had to be taken into account when determining planning applications; in particular the aspects that could, and could not, be taken into account. This was set against the broader policy framework.
5 Planning Application - Land at Stoke Park Farm, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO50 6DW - F/23/95844
Use of agricultural land as Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) for recreational purposes, with associated access,  paths, landscaping, infrastructure and other works; and use of cemetery extension car park for SANG parking (amended description) (Ref: F/23/95844)
Attachments:
Minutes Councillor Garton arrived at 19:08.

The Committee considered the report of the Service Director for Planning and Environment (Agenda Item 5) concerning use of agricultural land as Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) for recreational purposes, with associated access, paths, landscaping, infrastructure and other works; and use of cemetery extension car park for SANG parking (amended description) (Ref: F/23/95844).  There were no updates on this item.

RESOLVED –

That planning permission be granted subject to the obligation and conditions outlined in the report.

[NOTE: (A) Councillor Gin Tidridge spoke in support of the application but requested that measures be put in place to prevent Anti-Social Behaviour in the car park and to manage the car park on burial days; (B) The Committee supported the application but wanted to ensure the site didn’t become cluttered with street furniture, had thick hedgerows to avoid disturbing existing wildlife and education boards placed on site.]
6 Planning Application - Stoke Park Farm (Rowley Green Meadow), Stoke Common Road, Eastleigh, SO50 6DW - F/24/96817
Excavation of seven new wildlife ponds.Associated habitat creation - hedgerow and tree planting. Stock fence along field boundary. (Ref: F/24/96817)
Attachments:
Minutes The Committee considered the report of the Service Director for Planning and Environment (Agenda Item 6) concerning excavation of seven new wildlife ponds. Associated habitat creation - hedgerow and tree planting. Stock fence along field boundary. (Ref: F/24/96817).  There were no updates on this item.

RESOLVED -

That planning permission be granted subject to recommended conditions.

[NOTE: A representative of the Newt Conservation Partnership spoke in support of the application citing that it was a great area for a great crested newt habitat and breeding ground and would be brilliant for terrestrial wildlife.  There would be no public access to the site.]
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