Hart Borough Council
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Meetings (2025):
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Meetings (2024):
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Meeting
Development Management Committee - Hart
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 17th September 2025
7:00 PM
Wednesday, 17th September 2025
7:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 17th September 2025
11:00 PM
Wednesday, 17th September 2025
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
17 Sep 2025
17 Sep 2025
Location:
Council Chamber
Council Chamber
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Planning Policy
Chair
Portfolio Holder - Development Management
Chair
Portfolio Holder - Climate Change and Corporate Services
Committee Member
Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder - Finance
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Housing and Community Services
Officer
Shared Legal Services
Expected
Officer
Committee Services Officer
Kathy Long
Democratic Services
In attendance
Officer
Development Manager
Mark Berry
In attendance
Officer
Development Management Team Leader
Kathryn Pearson
In attendance
Officer
Senior Planner
Claire Woolf
In attendance
Officer
Shared Legal Services
Fehintola Otudeko
In attendance
Officer
Strategy & Development Manager
Nicola Harpham
In attendance
Agenda
1
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting held on 20 August 2025 to be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 09 Sep 2025
Minutes
Proposed by Cllr Quarterman; seconded by Cllr Radley and agreed that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 20 August 2025 be confirmed as a correct record.
2
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 will be absent.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know will be absent.
Minutes
Apologies had been received from:
Cllr Oliver (Chair) (substituted by Cllr Jones)
Cllr Brown (substituted by Cllr Khepar)
Cllr Delaney
Cllr Forster (substituted by Cllr Dorn)
Cllr Makepeace-Browne
Cllr Worlock
In the absence of Cllr Oliver (Chair), the meeting was chaired by the Vice-Chair (Cllr Quarterman).
Cllr Oliver (Chair) (substituted by Cllr Jones)
Cllr Brown (substituted by Cllr Khepar)
Cllr Delaney
Cllr Forster (substituted by Cllr Dorn)
Cllr Makepeace-Browne
Cllr Worlock
In the absence of Cllr Oliver (Chair), the meeting was chaired by the Vice-Chair (Cllr Quarterman).
3
Declarations of Interest
To declare disclosable pecuniary, and any other, interests*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they may have an interest to declare.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they may have an interest to declare.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
4
Chair's Announcements
Minutes
The Chair had no announcements.
5
Development Applications
To consider the planning report from the Development Management and Building Control Contract Manager, and to accept updates via the Addendum paper.
Attachments:
- Document Development Applications Report 2025-26 09 Sep 2025
Minutes
The development management report from the Development Manager was considered and the updates via the addendum paper were accepted by the Committee.
6
25/00730/HOU - 6 Knoll Close, Fleet
Attachments:
- Document 25/00730/HOU - 6 Knoll Close, Fleet, GU51 4PP 09 Sep 2025
Minutes
The Senior Planner summarised the application, as set out in the agenda. The application was before the Committee as it met one of the triggers in the Council’s Constitution, whereby more than five objections had been received and the application had been referred by the Chair and Ward Councillors to the Committee for consideration.
Members questioned the officers on:
· the protection of neighbours’ trees during the construction works
· whether obscured glazing was going to be used on any windows facing 7 Knoll Close
· parking spaces at the property
Mr Paul Morton addressed the Committee (via video message) against the application. The remainder of the three minutes allocated to speaking against the application was given to Ms Marie Kitchin, whose statement was read out to the Committee.
Members questioned officers regarding:
· the accuracy of the plans
· whether there was a drainage plan for the proposed building works
· the ground levels in respect of neighbouring properties in relation to 6 Knoll Close
Mr David Croll (applicant) spoke in support of the application.
Members questioned Mr Croll regarding:
· whether access was required to the drive of 5 Knoll Close during construction works
· whether there was a possibility to plant a hedge at 6 Knoll Close to soften the view of the applicant’s property from 5 Knoll Close
The recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, was proposed by Cllr Quarterman and seconded by Cllr Wildsmith and agreed unanimously.
Members questioned the officers on:
· the protection of neighbours’ trees during the construction works
· whether obscured glazing was going to be used on any windows facing 7 Knoll Close
· parking spaces at the property
Mr Paul Morton addressed the Committee (via video message) against the application. The remainder of the three minutes allocated to speaking against the application was given to Ms Marie Kitchin, whose statement was read out to the Committee.
Members questioned officers regarding:
· the accuracy of the plans
· whether there was a drainage plan for the proposed building works
· the ground levels in respect of neighbouring properties in relation to 6 Knoll Close
Mr David Croll (applicant) spoke in support of the application.
Members questioned Mr Croll regarding:
· whether access was required to the drive of 5 Knoll Close during construction works
· whether there was a possibility to plant a hedge at 6 Knoll Close to soften the view of the applicant’s property from 5 Knoll Close
The recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, was proposed by Cllr Quarterman and seconded by Cllr Wildsmith and agreed unanimously.
7
23/02094/FUL and 23/02095/FUL - Land east of Hook Road, North Warnborough
Attachments:
- Document 23/02094/FUL and 23/02095/FUL - Land east of Hook Road, North Warnborough 09 Sep 2025
Minutes
The Development Management Team Leader advised the Committee that the matter was before the Committee as the preferred option offered by the applicant in relation to the affordable housing provider fell outside the delegated authority that had previously been granted by the Committee at its meeting on 20 November 2024. The applicant was proposing to use a non-Registered Provider to own and manage the seven units for social rent. The Committee was advised that Odiham Consolidated Charities (OCC) was a registered charity which currently provided sheltered alms house accommodation and also family housing as well as support for individuals and organisations in the parish of Odiham. The Council had carried out due diligence on OCC.
The Development Management Team Leader drew the Committee’s attention to updates in the Addendum paper, including a summary of a further representation that had been received expressing objection to the applications and amendments to the recommendations.
The Committee was advised that the particulars of the applications had not changed from those previously agreed by the Committee in November 2024 and that there had not been a material change in site circumstances that would lead the Committee to reach a different conclusion on those matters.
It was noted that, whilst the original timeframe for completion of the Section 106 legal agreement had expired, discretion had been granted to officers to resolve the outstanding matters, with powers having been transferred to the Development Manager. Discussions had continued during the ensuing period between planning officers, housing officers, Shared Legal Services and the applicant with a view to positively delivering the development on the site.
Members questioned officers regarding:
· scope for any changes to the planning permissions previously granted
· what arrangements had been put in place to ensure that Section 106 payments would be triggered as soon as possible
Mr Ryan Jacobs spoke against the applications.
Members questioned the Development Manager on the points raised by the speaker in respect of: the site layout; right of way/canal path affected; the extension of time for the Section 106 legal agreement; the opinion of Odiham Parish Council on the planning applications; the Neighbourhood Plan; National Planning Policy Framework; and parking issues during construction works.
The recommendations (as amended in the Addendum paper) were proposed by Cllr Quarterman and seconded by Cllr Dorn and agreed unanimously.
23/02094/FUL
Recommendation A
The Development Management Committee unanimously agreed to delegate power to the Development Manager to grant planning permission, subject to:
(1) the applicant first entering into a Section 106 legal agreement in respect of planning obligations detailed, including an affordable housing cascade to include specific reference to Odiham Consolidated Charities (OCC) in respect of the four social rented units and one shared equity unit;
(2) the planning conditions listed in the Committee report for the meeting on 20th November 2024; and
(3) the additional conditions recommended in the written addendum (protected species x 2) and additional conditions recommended as part of the debate (maintenance of ditches/open spaces).
Recommendation B:
In the event that the Section 106 legal agreement is not completed within six months of the date of the Committee resolution (or longer period as may be agreed by the Development Manager), planning permission be refused under delegated powers for reasons stated at the end of the Committee report.
23/02095/FUL
Recommendation A
The Development Management Committee agreed to delegate power to the Development Manager to grant planning permission, subject to:
(1) the applicant first entering into a Section 106 legal agreement in respect of planning obligations detailed, including an affordable housing cascade to include specific reference to OCC in respect of the three social rented units;
(2) the planning conditions listed in the Committee report for the meeting on 20th November 2024; and
(3) the additional conditions recommended in the written addendum (protected species x 2) and additional conditions recommended as part of the debate (maintenance of ditches/open spaces).
Recommendation B
In the event thatthe Section 106 legal agreement is not completed within six months of the date of the Committee resolution (or longer period as may be agreed by the Development Manager) planning permission be refused under delegated powers for reasons stated at the end of the Committee report.
The other planning obligations were:
(1) Financial contribution towards off-site affordable housing (0.8 of a dwelling): £189,537?
(2) Financial contribution to Hampshire County Council for education: £110,768?
(3) Financial contribution to parish for leisure: £88,000?
(4) Financial contribution for the provision of gateway highways signage: £4,000?
(5) Financial contribution towards Basingstoke Canal upgrades: £20,358 comprising:?
a. Upgrades from Swan Bridge to FP16 - £6,004?
b. Upgrades from Swan Bridge to FP24: £8,854?
c. 2no. Dog washes: £2,000, plus a commuted sum of £2,000 for the first replacement?
d. Information sign/map: £1,500 ?
(6) Designation of public open space?
(7) Formation of a management company to secure delivery and maintenance of public open spaces and drainage/SUDs in perpetuity.
The Development Management Team Leader drew the Committee’s attention to updates in the Addendum paper, including a summary of a further representation that had been received expressing objection to the applications and amendments to the recommendations.
The Committee was advised that the particulars of the applications had not changed from those previously agreed by the Committee in November 2024 and that there had not been a material change in site circumstances that would lead the Committee to reach a different conclusion on those matters.
It was noted that, whilst the original timeframe for completion of the Section 106 legal agreement had expired, discretion had been granted to officers to resolve the outstanding matters, with powers having been transferred to the Development Manager. Discussions had continued during the ensuing period between planning officers, housing officers, Shared Legal Services and the applicant with a view to positively delivering the development on the site.
Members questioned officers regarding:
· scope for any changes to the planning permissions previously granted
· what arrangements had been put in place to ensure that Section 106 payments would be triggered as soon as possible
Mr Ryan Jacobs spoke against the applications.
Members questioned the Development Manager on the points raised by the speaker in respect of: the site layout; right of way/canal path affected; the extension of time for the Section 106 legal agreement; the opinion of Odiham Parish Council on the planning applications; the Neighbourhood Plan; National Planning Policy Framework; and parking issues during construction works.
The recommendations (as amended in the Addendum paper) were proposed by Cllr Quarterman and seconded by Cllr Dorn and agreed unanimously.
23/02094/FUL
Recommendation A
The Development Management Committee unanimously agreed to delegate power to the Development Manager to grant planning permission, subject to:
(1) the applicant first entering into a Section 106 legal agreement in respect of planning obligations detailed, including an affordable housing cascade to include specific reference to Odiham Consolidated Charities (OCC) in respect of the four social rented units and one shared equity unit;
(2) the planning conditions listed in the Committee report for the meeting on 20th November 2024; and
(3) the additional conditions recommended in the written addendum (protected species x 2) and additional conditions recommended as part of the debate (maintenance of ditches/open spaces).
Recommendation B:
In the event that the Section 106 legal agreement is not completed within six months of the date of the Committee resolution (or longer period as may be agreed by the Development Manager), planning permission be refused under delegated powers for reasons stated at the end of the Committee report.
23/02095/FUL
Recommendation A
The Development Management Committee agreed to delegate power to the Development Manager to grant planning permission, subject to:
(1) the applicant first entering into a Section 106 legal agreement in respect of planning obligations detailed, including an affordable housing cascade to include specific reference to OCC in respect of the three social rented units;
(2) the planning conditions listed in the Committee report for the meeting on 20th November 2024; and
(3) the additional conditions recommended in the written addendum (protected species x 2) and additional conditions recommended as part of the debate (maintenance of ditches/open spaces).
Recommendation B
In the event thatthe Section 106 legal agreement is not completed within six months of the date of the Committee resolution (or longer period as may be agreed by the Development Manager) planning permission be refused under delegated powers for reasons stated at the end of the Committee report.
The other planning obligations were:
(1) Financial contribution towards off-site affordable housing (0.8 of a dwelling): £189,537?
(2) Financial contribution to Hampshire County Council for education: £110,768?
(3) Financial contribution to parish for leisure: £88,000?
(4) Financial contribution for the provision of gateway highways signage: £4,000?
(5) Financial contribution towards Basingstoke Canal upgrades: £20,358 comprising:?
a. Upgrades from Swan Bridge to FP16 - £6,004?
b. Upgrades from Swan Bridge to FP24: £8,854?
c. 2no. Dog washes: £2,000, plus a commuted sum of £2,000 for the first replacement?
d. Information sign/map: £1,500 ?
(6) Designation of public open space?
(7) Formation of a management company to secure delivery and maintenance of public open spaces and drainage/SUDs in perpetuity.
8
Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee - Minutes
To note the draft minutes of the Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee meeting held on 4 August 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee - Draft minutes - 4 August 2025 09 Sep 2025
Minutes
The draft minutes of the Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee meeting held on 4 August 2025 were noted.
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