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Meeting

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee - Hart

Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Monday, 4th August 2025
10:00 AM
End:
Monday, 4th August 2025
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
04 Aug 2025
Location:
Council Chamber
Meeting Attendees
Tim Southern photo
Chair
Tim Southern

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Richard Quarterman photo
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Climate Change and Corporate Services
Richard Quarterman

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Angela Delaney photo
Committee Member
Angela Delaney

Community Campaign Hart

Present, as expected

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Wendy Makepeace-Browne photo
Committee Member
Wendy Makepeace-Browne

Community Campaign Hart

Present, as expected

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Dr Jane Worlock photo
Committee Member
Dr Jane Worlock

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Officer
Planning Enforcement Team Leader
Louise Moore

In attendance

Officer
Enforcement Officer
Sylvia O'Connor

In attendance

Officer
Planning Enforcement Officer
Sharon Whittaker

Expected

Officer
Shared Legal Services

Expected

Officer
Committee Services Officer
Kathy Long

In attendance

Officer
Development Management and Building Control Contract Manager
Mark Berry

In attendance

Officer
Shared Legal Services
Fehintola Otudeko

In attendance

Agenda
1 Election of Chair for 2025/26
Members of the Committee to elect a Chair for 2025/26
Minutes Cllr Delaney nominated Cllr Southern as Chair for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. This was seconded by Cllr Makepeace-Browne. There were no other nominations.

Decision

Cllr Southern was elected as Chair of the Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.
2 Election of Vice-Chair for 2025/26
Members of the Committee to elect a Vice-Chair for 2025/26
Minutes The Chair (Cllr Southern) nominated Cllr Quarterman as Vice-Chair for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. This was seconded by Cllr Worlock. There were no other nominations.

Decision

Cllr Quarterman was elected as Vice-Chair of the Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.
3 Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting held on 14 April 2025 are attached to be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
Attachments:
Minutes The minutes of the Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee meeting held on 14 April 2025 were agreed and signed as a correct record of the proceedings.
4 Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence from Members*.

*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they will be absent.
Minutes There were no apologies for absence.
5 Declarations of Interest
To declare disclosable pecuniary, and any other, interests*.

*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they may have an interest to declare.
Minutes There were no declarations of interest.
6 Chair's Announcements
Minutes The Chair had no announcements to make at this meeting.
7 Development Management - Enforcement Update
To consider the report of the Development Management and Building Control Contract Manager, which provides an update on a number of current planning enforcement cases.
Minutes The Sub-Committee received an update concerning incoming service requests referred to the Enforcement Team to investigate and performance in relation to cases closed, number of Planning Contravention Notices and Enforcement Notices issued.

The Planning Enforcement Team Leader gave an update on a range of cases, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report concerning:

· Land south of Beechcroft, Hares Farm, Pickaxe Lane, South Warnborough – update on court hearing and appeal decision against enforcement notice.

· Chapel Bungalow, Potbridge Road, Odiham – The Sub-Committee requested Officers to provide an update on this case when further information on progress was available.

A request was also made that, in future, the notable cases update report should show the date the Council first received the referral for investigation

· Big Meadow, Wingate Lane, Long Sutton – Negotiations were in progress to achieve a satisfactory outcome for all parties involved. A resolution of the issue would require a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 and a new planning application.

· Land at Five Acres, Broad Oak, Odiham

· Land to the north of London Road, Hook – Discussions were planned with Ward Members and with the developer to address non-compliance and safety concerns.

· Swallow Cottage, Rye Common, Odiham

· Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANG) at Moulsham Meadows, Forest Park, Yateley – It was confirmed that the transfer of the SANG land had be completed with the receipt of funds from Bellway Homes. The Sub-Committee commented that this case could now be removed from the case updates list.

· Hatchwood Place (De Montford Place), Odiham – The Sub-Committee was advised that ongoing negotiations were taking place regarding payment to the Parish Council to adopt the site. It was understood that the developer favoured the option of a management company. It was noted that a Deed of Variation to the legal agreement would be required.

· Lane north of Winchfield Court, Pale Lane, Elvetham

· Granary Court, South Warnborough – The Sub-Committee suggested contacting County Councillor Glen regarding the highways issues of this case.

· 21 Elvetham Bridge, Fleet

· Nyasaland, Crondall Road, Crookham Village – The Enforcement Team had received confirmation that the mobile home would be removed from the site by the end of August 2025. Discussions were ongoing regarding the hoardings and the clearance of the barn.

Cllr Makepeace-Browne requested an update from the Enforcement Team for the Parish Council with wording that could shared with local residents on this case.

· Vantage House, Meridian Office Park, Osborn Way, Hook

During a general discussion, the following points were raised by Members:

· Cllr Worlock drew attention to the warehouse development at Bartley Way, Hook and the temporary site fencing still in place despite the site starting to be occupied, with the feet to fencing protruding onto the pavement and vegetation requiring cutting back, making it difficult to pass on the pavement.

· The Enforcement Team Leader undertook to report back to Cllr Makepeace-Browne with an update on the fly-tipping project being undertaken by a member of the Planning/Enforcement Team.

· Cllr Worlock referred to an issue where a resident had erected solar-lit signage on a bollard on a highway grass verge at Wild Herons, Hook causing a distraction to motorists (and also not on the resident’s property) – Cllr Worlock undertook to send a photograph of this to the Enforcement Team.
Previous Meetings
Meeting

4th Aug 2025

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

14th Apr 2025

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

20th Jan 2025

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

21st Oct 2024

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

29th Jul 2024

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

15th Jan 2024

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

18th Oct 2023 Cancelled

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

26th Jun 2023

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

3rd Apr 2023 Cancelled

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

30th Jan 2023

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Future Meetings
Meeting

20th Oct 2025

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

19th Jan 2026

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

Meeting

13th Apr 2026

Development Management Enforcement Sub-Committee

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