Eastleigh Borough Council Hedge End, West End and Botley 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 10 October 2022 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

There was no public participation on this occasion.

The Chair welcomed everyone to the first Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee meeting of 2023 and the first meeting in a new venue, The Berry Theatre! 

Boorley Park Community Buildings

The Chair was pleased to announce that on the 3 January, Botley Parish Council opened the Boorley Park Community Centre and Sports Pavilion to the public.  Following the transfer of the buildings from the developer to Eastleigh Borough Council, the Council and the Parish Council have worked closely together to ensure the buildings were ready for public use.  The two buildings offer a range of classes and activities for residents, and different sized spaces for the community to hire.  For information regarding what’s on, or to enquire about hiring facilities, please contact Botley Parish Council.

West End Heritage Markers

The West End Heritage Marker public art project has now been completed, and the 3 attractive double-sided markers have been installed in different locations along the West End High Street.  They illustrate some of the village’s local history, celebrating notable people from West End, and have been well received by residents and visitors to the village centre.

Maunsell Way Bridleway

Following the success of the Tollbar Way to Shamblehurst Lane bridleway clearance by the Council’s Streetscene team last year, the Council in collaboration with Hampshire County Council, will be undertaking clearance of an additional section of bridleway, located to the east of Maunsell Way.  This work is due to be completed before the beginning of March and will enable horse riders and walkers to use the bridleway safely.

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.

The Committee considered the report of the Executive Head of Planning and Economy (Agenda item 7) concerning an application for the change of use of B1(a) office space, B1(b) research and development and B8 storage space into class E(g) and B2/ B8 general industrial / storage or distribution space. Installation of new sectional shutter and pedestrian doors on the south elevation and photovoltaic panels on the roof. Associated external alterations to include relocation of external plant, erection of an acoustic fence, and landscaping. (amended description). (Ref: F/22/93417).

RESOLVED -

That permission be GRANTED with conditions recommended in the committee report.

[NOTE: The Planning Consultant on behalf of the applicant spoke in support of the application stating that a 3 metre acoustic fence had been installed following a public consultation to reduce any noise.]

The Committee considered the report of the Executive Head of Planning and Economy (Agenda Item 8) concerning the change of Use from C3 Dwelling House to C2 Residential Care Home for 6 Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder, with internal alterations to property. (Ref: F/22/93935)

RESOLVED –

That permission be REFUSED as follows:

The proposed change of use, from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 Care Home, by reason of its countryside location, is isolated from necessary amenities, and sustainable public transport links, which would have a detrimental impact upon the amenity and quality of life for future end occupier(s). Thus the proposals would be contrary to Policies DM1 and DM13 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016-2036), the Council’s adopted ‘Accommodation for Older People and Those in Need of Care’ SPD (2011), and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

[NOTE: Three members of the public and a neighbouring Ward Councillor spoke in objection to the application, citing concerns - including but not limited to – loss of privacy to neighbouring properties, parking, lack of local amenities, not in keeping with locality and no public transport.]

The Committee considered a report by the Senior Engineering Specialist (Agenda Item 9) which detailed representations received in response to proposed waiting restrictions on various roads.

RESOLVED -

That the Hedge End, West and Botley Local Area Committee approved the making of a Traffic Regulation Order (as amended), the effects of which are to introduce waiting and parking restrictions in:

(1)  A Traffic Regulation Order is made, the effects of which are to:

a) introduce waiting and parking restrictions in Berry Close,

b) Crusader Road

c) Upper New Road removed from TRO

d) Allington Lane

e) Damen Close

f) Eden Road

g) Hayle Road

h) Hindmarch Crescent amended to 5m in each direction (3m in one instance for practicality reasons)

i) Holmesland Lane

j) Jasmine Road

k) Littlewood Gardens

l) Lyons Place reduced to 10 metres either side of tangent point of bend

m) Marls road,

n) Romill Close reduced to NW spur only

o) Severn Way removed from TRO

p) Tamarisk Road TRO has not changed (but H bars will replace SYL on the ground across the two accesses to no 23).

q) Trent Way

r) Watson Court

(2)  Remove waiting and parking restrictions in

(a) Westward Road

(b) Harris Avenue

(c) Marls Road

(d) West Road

as advertised on 4 November 2022.

[NOTE: A number of residents highlighted their concerns, comments and support regarding TROs for their roads, including a written statement.]

The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Local Area Manager (Agenda Item 10). An amended recommendation was proposed to the Committee and has been appended to the minutes.

RESOLVED –

That the Committee approved the grants as set out in Appendix 1 to the main report; and approves the allocation of £11,000 to the Council’s Health and Wellbeing team to secure additional Healthworks provision in the HEWEB area.

The Committee considered a report by the Local Area Manager (Agenda Item 11).

RESOLVED –

That this Committee approved:

(1)  the stated fees and charges for Itchen Valley Country Park for 2023; and

(2)  the stated fees and charges at Hedge End Station car park for 2023.

The Legal Services Manager reported:-

(a)  that the following appeals had been lodged:-

HattsCopse Farm, Brook Lane, Botley, SO30 2ER

Appeal against the Council’s refusal of Prior Notification application under Class Q for the change of use from Agricultural Buildings to 2no. Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) (PN/22/93479)

7 Lynton Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EY

Appeal against the Council’s refusal of, without planning permission, the erection of a fence in excess of 1 metre in height above ground level and adjacent to the highway. (EA/22/94361)

(b)  that the following appeal had been dismissed:-

27 Hobb Lane, Hedge End, SO30 0GG

Appeal against the Council’s refusal of the demolition of existing conservatory, replacement of detached garage, two storey rear extension and front dormer to create first floor accommodation (amendment to approved application H/22/92357) (H/22/93179)

RESOLVED -

That the report be noted.