New Forest Borough Council Planning Committee Meeting

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2023 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Cllr Crisell declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications 22/10747 and 23/10540 as a member of Totton & Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications.  She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllrs Penny and Sleep declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications 22/10747 and 23/10540 as members of the Planning Committee of Totton & Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications. They concluded that as they had not participated or voted on these applications there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Details:

Development of 9 dwellings; open car ports, access, hard and soft landscaping and associated works.

Public Participants:

Mr Dan Roycroft - Atlas Planning Group (Agent) 

Additional Representations:

One additional letter of representation repeating comments already reported in respect of vehicle movements and highway safety.

Comment:

Cllr Crisell declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications 22/10747 and 23/10540 as a member of Totton & Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications.  She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllrs Penny and Sleep declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications 22/10747 and 23/10540 as members of the Planning Committee of Totton & Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications. They concluded that as they had not participated or voted on these applications there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Decision:

Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to GRANT PERMISSION subject to the completion by 1/12/24 of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement and the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.

Details:

Proposed conversion of former stables to farm shop, cafe and shop (Class E), outdoor seating, car parking, landscaping and associated works.

Public Participants:

Statement read out on behalf of Somerley Estate.

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

None.

Decision:

Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the report and relating to the following:

·       Retention of appropriate visibility splays and parking space

·       Restrictions on opening hours and use

·       Tree protection measures

·       Additional ecological and archaeological details.

Details:

Proposed conversion of former stables to farm shop, cafe and shop (class E), outdoor seating, car parking, landscaping and associated works (Application for Listed Building Consent).

Public Participants:

None.

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

None.

Decision:

Grant listed building consent subject to conditions as set out in report and further joinery details.

Details:

Development comprising 9 units, parking, landscaping and access via existing enlarged entrance; retention and extension to Brook House to provide a two-storey rear extension.

Public Participants:

Statement read out on behalf of Somerley Estate.

Additional Representations:

None.

Comment:

Cllr Crisell declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications 22/10747 and 23/10540 as a member of Totton & Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications.  She concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent her from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Cllrs Penny and Sleep declared a non-pecuniary interest in applications 22/10747 and 23/10540 as members of the Planning Committee of Totton & Eling Town Council which had commented on the applications. They concluded that as they had not participated or voted on these applications there were no grounds under common law to prevent them from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

Members were advised that a new planning application was registered on 28th November 2023 for a development of 3 dwellings and associated parking on land immediately to the west of Brook House (Ref: 23/11012). The 3 dwellings are proposed to have access onto the same access road that is proposed as part of this 9-dwelling scheme. This new application will need to be considered on its merits, and a decision will not be made until the New Year. Though there is a relationship between the 2 developments, it is considered that the 2 applications are capable of being determined independently of one another.

Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager of Development Management to GRANT PERMISSION subject to:

i.               the completion of a planning obligation entered into by way of a Section 106 Agreement to secure those matters set out in the report.

ii.              the imposition of conditions set out in the report.

iii.             An informative note to be added to the decision notice relating to the consideration of the use of appropriate signage indicating the shared use of the access.