Eastleigh Borough Council Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee Meeting

There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business on the agenda.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 June 2022 be approved as correct.

Ex-councillor David Airey spoke in relation to the ‘path to nowhere’ that leads into Ingleside, and requested an update on when it would become a ‘path to somewhere’.

It was agreed that the Local Area Manager would provide an update in writing in due course.

The Chair congratulated Eastleigh Borough Council on behalf of Bursledon, Hamble-Le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee on winning the APSE Council of the Year award, out of 330 applicants. She extended her, and the Committee’s, thanks to all staff and officers for the work they had put in, and continue to put in, on councillors and residents’ behalf.

Ex-Councillor David Airey also extended his congratulations.

Consideration was given to the report of the Local Area Manager (Agenda item 6) that contained recommendations for expenditure from the Committee’s developer contributions.

RESOLVED –

That the Committee:

(1)  Approved the grant of £5320.70 to Hound Parish Council to fund replacement LED lights to Abbey Hall and Hound Parish Hall.

(2)  Approved the allocation of £3031 to install seven standard floor mounted Broxap Derby 120L dual waste bins at Hamble Marina, Bus Stop by Cleverley Rise, Queens View Netley Abbey, the bus stop outside The Plough Pub, Aquila Way, Oak Road and Boundary Road in Bursledon.

(3)  Approved the allocation of £500 from the local grant budget for Hamble Youth Club FC.

(4)  Approved the allocation of £1000 from reserves to Long Oak Pre-school for an outdoor storage unit.

(5)  Noted the achievements in the local area supported by the LAC, highlighted in appendix A.

Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Planning Manager (Agenda item 7).

The Strategic Planning Manager reminded the Committee that although a local listing does not provide full protection, it does add a level of protection.

RESOLVED –

that the following building, being of special architectural and historic interest, be added to the Council’s local list: Briarleigh, 76 Victoria Road, Netley Abbey SO31 5DS.  

(NOTE: Former Councillor David Airey spoke in support of the recommendation and stated he was pleased to see the report and strongly supported is recommendation, along with Hound Parish Council and the local community.)

The Senior Planning Officer gave a short presentation on guidelines that had to be taken into account when determining planning applications; in particular the issues that could, and could not, be taken into account.  This was set against the broader policy framework.

Item 9 on the Agenda was heard after Items 10 and 11.

The Committee considered the report of the Executive Head of Planning and Economy (Agenda item 9) concerning a proposal to 1 no. oak (T1) – Fell, 1 no. sycamore (T2) – Fell, 1 no. beech (T3) – Fell, 1 no. sycamore (T4) – Fell. Structural damage to the wall is the reason for these 4 trees to be removed. Replacement planting with 8 no. small leaved lime (T/22/93274).

There were no updates.

RESOLVED –

That the Committee PERMITTED the tree work, subject to the conditions set out in the Agenda.

(NOTE: One person spoke in objection to the application stating that it was a shame to lose four trees, one a 200-year-old oak tree, for the sake of a brick wall.)

Item 10 on the Agenda was heard before Item 9, and was heard at the same time as Item 11.

The Committee considered the report of the Executive Head of Planning and Economy (Agenda item 10) concerning an application for the construction of a garage with ancillary first floor accommodation, the rebuilding of a brick boundary wall and a new internal courtyard wall (H/22/93352).

The Committee was updated that:

·  Condition 4 had been amended from:

The development hereby permitted shall only be used in conjunction with the existing dwelling and shall not, at any time, be used for business, commercial or industrial purposes or as an independent residential unit 

To:

The development hereby permitted shall only be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the existing dwellinghouse and shall not, at any time, be used for any business, commercial or industrial purposes or as an independent residential unit.

Reason: To protect the amenity of the adjoining residential properties and in the interest of highway safety.

·  An updated Bursledon Parish Council response had been received on 15th September 2022 in response to amended plans received:

Councillors recommend conditions be applied to address concerns over potential subdivision or commercial use.

·  The proposed garage plans had been amended to show the correct orientation/labels and the plan had been amended from 11F to 11G.

RESOLVED -

That permission be granted subject to a further condition to reuse the existing bricks in the replacement boundary wall, with the wording of the condition to be agreed by the Chair and Vice-Chair.

(NOTE: One member of the public spoke in objection to the trees being felled citing concerns that trees should be more improtant than the listed heritage of a wall.)

Item 11 on the Agenda was heard before Item 9, and was heard at the same time as Item 10.

The Committee considered the report of the Executive Head of Planning and Economy (Agenda item 11) concerning an application for the construction of a garage with ancillary first floor accommodation, the rebuilding of a brick boundary wall and a new internal courtyard wall (L/22/93401).

The Committee was updated that:

·  Condition 4 had been amended from:

The development hereby permitted shall only be used in conjunction with the existing dwelling and shall not, at any time, be used for business, commercial or industrial purposes or as an independent residential unit 

To:

The development hereby permitted shall only be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the existing dwellinghouse and shall not, at any time, be used for any business, commercial or industrial purposes or as an independent residential unit.

Reason: To protect the amenity of the adjoining residential properties and in the interest of highway safety.

·  An updated Bursledon Parish Council response had been received on 15th September 2022 in response to amended plans received:

Councillors recommend conditions be applied to address concerns over potential subdivision or commercial use.

·  The proposed garage plans had been amended to show the correct orientation/labels and the plan had been amended from 11F to 11G.

RESOLVED -

That permission be granted subject to a further condition to reuse the existing bricks in the replacement boundary wall, with the wording of the condition to be agreed by the Chair and Vice-Chair.

(NOTE: One member of the public spoke in objection to the trees being felled citing concerns that trees should be more improtant than the listed heritage of a wall.)

The Committee considered the report of Executive Head of Planning & Economy (Agenda item12) concerning an application for the erection of 1no. detached 3-bedroom dwelling provided with access, covered parking area, amenity and storage facilities following demolition of 2no. existing garages at land adjacent to 10 Crowsport Estate, Hamble -Le-Rice, SO31 4HG (C/22/92414).

The Committee was updated that:

·  Comments were still awaited from Southern Water, Southern Electric and Natural England; and

·  The applicant had agreed to secure mitigation towards recreational pressure on The Solent and New Forest SPAs.

Four councillors voted in favour of the application, the Chair voted against the application.

RESOLVED -

That permission be GRANTED subject to any actions required following outstanding consultation responses and mitigation being secured towards recreational pressure on The Solent and New Forest SPAs.

(NOTE: The applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.)

The Committee considered the report of Executive Head of Planning & Economy (Agenda item13) concerning an application forthe retention of existing gate piers and the installation of a new vehicular entrance gate at Edenbridge House, School Road, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BW (H/22/93338).

The Committee was updated that:

·  Materials had been agreed; and

·  There was no objection from the Council’s Heritage Consultant.

RESOLVED -

That permission be GRANTED.

(Note: The applicant spoke in support of the application.)

The Committee considered the report of Executive Head of Planning & Economy (Agenda item14) concerning an application foralterations to a detached garage to provide storage at first floor (H/22/92887).

The Committee was updated that:

·  There was no objection from Bursledon Parish Council; and

·  In Condition 1 – the drawing was updated to ‘Rev C’ not ‘B’.

Two councillors voted in favour of the application, two councillors voted against the application, and one councillor abstained from voting.

The Chair used her casting vote to vote in favour of the application, citing concerns regarding potential appeal costs were the application to be refused.

RESOLVED -

That permission be GRANTED subject to revised condition 1 and a further condition preventing front doors from being glazed.

(NOTE: Two people spoke in support of the application, stating they were happy with the proposed plans.)

The Legal Services Manager reported:-

(a)  that the following appeals had been dismissed:

50 Kingsfield Gardens, Bursledon, Hampshire SO31 8AY

Appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a raised decking area constructed of treated 90mm x 90mm posts joined by 6''x 2'' treated wood and decked and cladded with charcoal composite decking boards with a wood grain matt finish; the structure will be finished with a frameless glass balustrade (Ref: H/21/91331).

This was a delegated decision.

Land behind 100 Station Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5AJ

Appeal against the refusal of permission to fell a sycamore tree (Ref: T/21/89889).

This was a delegated decision.

RESOLVED -

That the report be noted.