Gosport Borough Council
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Meetings (2024):
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Meeting
Regulatory Board - Gosport
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 29th January 2025
6:00 PM
Wednesday, 29th January 2025
6:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 29th January 2025
10:00 PM
Wednesday, 29th January 2025
10:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
29 Jan 2025
29 Jan 2025
Location:
Council Chamber
Council Chamber
Meeting Attendees
Council Staff
Head of Planning and Regeneration and Assistant to the Chief Executive
Debbie Gore
Copy docmts only
Agenda
1
Apologies for non-attendance
To receive apologies from Members for inability to attend the meeting.
Minutes
There were none.
2
Declarations of Interest
All Members are required to disclose at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter, any disclosable pecuniary interest or personal interest in any item(s) being considered at this meeting.
Minutes
Councillor Casey declared a pecuniary interest in agenda item 3 and 4, left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.
3
Minutes of the meeting held on 4 December 2024
To sign as a true and correct the minutes of the meeting held on the 4 December 2024.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 04/12/2024 Regulatory Board 21 Jan 2025
Minutes
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 December 2024 be signed as a true and correct record.
4
Deputations - Standing Order 3.4
(NOTE: The Board is required to receive a deputation(s) on a matter which is before the meeting of the Board provided that notice of the intended deputation and its object shall have been received by the Borough Solicitor by 12 noon on 27 January 2025. The total time for deputations in favour and against a proposal shall not exceed 10 minutes).
Minutes
Deputations were received on the following items
· 22/000232/FULL – Royal Hospital Haslar
· 24/0095/FULL – Gosport Leisure Centre
· 22/000232/FULL – Royal Hospital Haslar
· 24/0095/FULL – Gosport Leisure Centre
5
Public Questions - Standing Order 3.5
(NOTE: The Board is required to allow a total of 15 minutes for questions from Members of the public on matters within the terms of reference of the Board provided that notice of such Question(s) shall have been submitted to the Borough Solicitor by 12 noon on 27 January 2025).
Minutes
There were none .
6
Report of the Development Manager
That the reports of the Development Manager be considered.
Attachments:
- Document Combined 21 Jan 2025
Minutes
Consideration was given to reports of the Development Manager
22/00232/FULL - CHANGE OF USE OF BLOCKS D & E OF FORMER MAIN HOSPITAL BUILDING TO FORM 74 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (CLASS C3) WITH LEISURE FACILITIES IN THE BASEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND CAR PARK AND CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER PATHOLOGY BUILDING TO FORM HEALTH CENTRE (CLASS E(e)) (Listed Building, Conservation Area and Historic Park)
Royal Hospital Haslar, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 2AA
Members of the Board had visited the site to view the restricted areas of the site.
The Board was advised that the application seeks full planning permission and relates to the north eastern corner of the main hospital building at basement, ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels, the quadrangle immediately to its south and to the former pathology building Adjacent to Haslar Road.
The proposed development comprises of the change of use of 20 C2 (Residential Institution) dwellings to C3 (Residential) use, the formation of 58 dwellings within floorspace previously approved as a medical facility, giving a total of 74 dwellings. Also proposed is the restoration of the basement at the corner of blocks D and E and its conversion into a leisure facility to include a gym and a swimming pool. Within the quadrangle it is proposed to enlarge the underground car park compared to that previously approved, providing 38 additional spaces. Finally it is proposed to change the use of the former Pathology building from the previously approved commercial use to use as a community health facility. An element of community use is proposed to be retained within the ground floor of E Block overlooking the quadrangle.
Eamonn Prenter was invited to address the Board.
He advised the Board that the site had been marketed for a significant period of time and that the present planning permission was not a reflection of interest for the site. There had been no progress in the installation of such a large medical facility and it was likely that this would remain the case with the site underused.
The proposal addressed the slim margin of viability the affordable housing presented. There would remain a medical facility on site, and a leisure centre, but there would be an increase in properties. The Board was advised that there was a shortfall in parking of 11 spaces, and that this was additional spaces above one per property. The Board was also advised that there was a surplus of between 40-60 parking spaces on the site overall. It was also noted that commercial usage times of parking spaces and residential would differ
The Board was advised that there had been 25 responses to the consultation with no objections and that further information had been required regarding nutrient mitigation from Natural England and that the ICB had advised that the requested the provision of a 929sqm primary care facility on the site at a peppercorn rent, or a contribution towards such provision.
The Board was advised in clarity, that the 1207 oversubscribed NHS spaces meant that Gosport currently had 1207 more people that needed medical provision than available space. It was unknown as to whether this was a result of physical building space or a lack of doctors.
Members recognised that there had been a shift in requirements on the site and that it was important to make the development viable.
RESOLVED: That application 22/00232/FULL be approved
A: That delegated authority be given to the Development Manager to grant Planning Permission subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure the planning obligations set out below, and subject to the following conditions
B: that delegated authority be given to the Development Manager to refuse the application if the legal agreements as set out within RECOMMENDATION A are not completed within a period of three calendar months of any resolution
Subject to Section 106 agreement relating to
1. the securing of mitigation for recreational disturbance
2. a Deed of Variation to the s106 associated with the previous Outline planning permission to vary the definitions relating to uses within the main hospital building
24/00095/FULL - THE USE OF EXISTING GRASSED AREA TO FORM FOUR OUTDOOR FLOODLIT PADEL TENNIS COURTS WITH OPEN SIDED CANOPY, ACCESS PATHWAYS AND PERIMETER FENCING (as amplified by information received 24.07.24 and 31.07.24 and plans received 16.10.24)
Gosport Leisure Centre Gosport Leisure Park Forest Way Gosport Hampshire PO13 0ZX
The application relates to the provision of four padel tennis courts on the west side of the Gosport leisure Centre building. The courts would be enclosed and covered with a lightweight membrane roof, with floodlights beneath. The recommendation is to grant permission subject to conditions, as set out in the report.
Councillor Johnston addressed the Board as ward Councillor. He had advised that he had surveyed the residents of Rowner and Holbrook Ward and advised that there were concerns at the resulting loss of green space. Concern was express that alternative space was not protected by appropriate safety barriers.
In answer to a Members question, Councillor Johnston advised that uptake to the consultation had been low, but that 75% of those that had responded were unhappy with the proposal. It was noted that there had only been one formal objection.
It was noted that the surrounding football floodlights were permitted to stay on longer than those proposed for the padel ball courts.
The Board was advised that both padel ball and pickle ball were gaining popularity and that the court would potentially be suitable for both sports. There was the possibility of funding from the LTA for the provision of padle ball courts which would be the first dedicated ones on the South Coast. This reiterated the commitment to improving and providing sports facilities in the Borough and also renewed commitment to not developing houses on green space.
The Board was advised of the difference between padel ball and pickle ball and the facilities required for each.
RESOLVED: That application 24/0095/FULL be agreed subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager.
24/00408/ADVT - INSTALLATION AND DISPLAY OF 3 NO. ADVERTISEMENTS (LISTED BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREA)
Diving Museum No 2 Battery Stokes Bay Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 2QT
Councillor Casey left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.
RESOLVED: That application 24/00408/ADVT be approved subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager
24/00409/FULL – SITING OF EXTERNAL EXHIBIT IN FRONT (EAST) OF THE MUSEUM BUILDING (LISTED BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREA)
Councillor Casey left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.
RESOLVED: That application 24/00409/FULL be approved subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager.
22/00232/FULL - CHANGE OF USE OF BLOCKS D & E OF FORMER MAIN HOSPITAL BUILDING TO FORM 74 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (CLASS C3) WITH LEISURE FACILITIES IN THE BASEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND CAR PARK AND CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER PATHOLOGY BUILDING TO FORM HEALTH CENTRE (CLASS E(e)) (Listed Building, Conservation Area and Historic Park)
Royal Hospital Haslar, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 2AA
Members of the Board had visited the site to view the restricted areas of the site.
The Board was advised that the application seeks full planning permission and relates to the north eastern corner of the main hospital building at basement, ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels, the quadrangle immediately to its south and to the former pathology building Adjacent to Haslar Road.
The proposed development comprises of the change of use of 20 C2 (Residential Institution) dwellings to C3 (Residential) use, the formation of 58 dwellings within floorspace previously approved as a medical facility, giving a total of 74 dwellings. Also proposed is the restoration of the basement at the corner of blocks D and E and its conversion into a leisure facility to include a gym and a swimming pool. Within the quadrangle it is proposed to enlarge the underground car park compared to that previously approved, providing 38 additional spaces. Finally it is proposed to change the use of the former Pathology building from the previously approved commercial use to use as a community health facility. An element of community use is proposed to be retained within the ground floor of E Block overlooking the quadrangle.
Eamonn Prenter was invited to address the Board.
He advised the Board that the site had been marketed for a significant period of time and that the present planning permission was not a reflection of interest for the site. There had been no progress in the installation of such a large medical facility and it was likely that this would remain the case with the site underused.
The proposal addressed the slim margin of viability the affordable housing presented. There would remain a medical facility on site, and a leisure centre, but there would be an increase in properties. The Board was advised that there was a shortfall in parking of 11 spaces, and that this was additional spaces above one per property. The Board was also advised that there was a surplus of between 40-60 parking spaces on the site overall. It was also noted that commercial usage times of parking spaces and residential would differ
The Board was advised that there had been 25 responses to the consultation with no objections and that further information had been required regarding nutrient mitigation from Natural England and that the ICB had advised that the requested the provision of a 929sqm primary care facility on the site at a peppercorn rent, or a contribution towards such provision.
The Board was advised in clarity, that the 1207 oversubscribed NHS spaces meant that Gosport currently had 1207 more people that needed medical provision than available space. It was unknown as to whether this was a result of physical building space or a lack of doctors.
Members recognised that there had been a shift in requirements on the site and that it was important to make the development viable.
RESOLVED: That application 22/00232/FULL be approved
A: That delegated authority be given to the Development Manager to grant Planning Permission subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure the planning obligations set out below, and subject to the following conditions
B: that delegated authority be given to the Development Manager to refuse the application if the legal agreements as set out within RECOMMENDATION A are not completed within a period of three calendar months of any resolution
Subject to Section 106 agreement relating to
1. the securing of mitigation for recreational disturbance
2. a Deed of Variation to the s106 associated with the previous Outline planning permission to vary the definitions relating to uses within the main hospital building
24/00095/FULL - THE USE OF EXISTING GRASSED AREA TO FORM FOUR OUTDOOR FLOODLIT PADEL TENNIS COURTS WITH OPEN SIDED CANOPY, ACCESS PATHWAYS AND PERIMETER FENCING (as amplified by information received 24.07.24 and 31.07.24 and plans received 16.10.24)
Gosport Leisure Centre Gosport Leisure Park Forest Way Gosport Hampshire PO13 0ZX
The application relates to the provision of four padel tennis courts on the west side of the Gosport leisure Centre building. The courts would be enclosed and covered with a lightweight membrane roof, with floodlights beneath. The recommendation is to grant permission subject to conditions, as set out in the report.
Councillor Johnston addressed the Board as ward Councillor. He had advised that he had surveyed the residents of Rowner and Holbrook Ward and advised that there were concerns at the resulting loss of green space. Concern was express that alternative space was not protected by appropriate safety barriers.
In answer to a Members question, Councillor Johnston advised that uptake to the consultation had been low, but that 75% of those that had responded were unhappy with the proposal. It was noted that there had only been one formal objection.
It was noted that the surrounding football floodlights were permitted to stay on longer than those proposed for the padel ball courts.
The Board was advised that both padel ball and pickle ball were gaining popularity and that the court would potentially be suitable for both sports. There was the possibility of funding from the LTA for the provision of padle ball courts which would be the first dedicated ones on the South Coast. This reiterated the commitment to improving and providing sports facilities in the Borough and also renewed commitment to not developing houses on green space.
The Board was advised of the difference between padel ball and pickle ball and the facilities required for each.
RESOLVED: That application 24/0095/FULL be agreed subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager.
24/00408/ADVT - INSTALLATION AND DISPLAY OF 3 NO. ADVERTISEMENTS (LISTED BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREA)
Diving Museum No 2 Battery Stokes Bay Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 2QT
Councillor Casey left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.
RESOLVED: That application 24/00408/ADVT be approved subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager
24/00409/FULL – SITING OF EXTERNAL EXHIBIT IN FRONT (EAST) OF THE MUSEUM BUILDING (LISTED BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREA)
Councillor Casey left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.
RESOLVED: That application 24/00409/FULL be approved subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager.
7
Any Other Items
Minutes
The Board considered provision of future plan print outs provided to them and discussed a way forward for these.
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