New Forest Borough Council
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Meeting
Planning Committee - New Forest
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 9th October 2024
9:00 AM
Wednesday, 9th October 2024
9:00 AM
End:
Wednesday, 9th October 2024
1:00 PM
Wednesday, 9th October 2024
1:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
09 Oct 2024
09 Oct 2024
Location:
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA
Meeting Attendees
Officer
Planning Officer
Stephen Belli
In attendance
Officer
Planning Technician
Kate Cattermole
In attendance
Officer
Development Management Case Officer
John Fanning
In attendance
Officer
Development Management Case Officer
Julie Parry
In attendance
Officer
Democratic Services Officer
Joe Tyler
In attendance
Officer
Assistant Director - Governance (Monitoring Officer)
Tanya Coulter
In attendance
Officer
Service Manager - Development Management
Mark Wyatt
In attendance
Committee Member
Vice-Chairman of the Council
Committee Member
Chairman of the Council
Agenda
0
Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Hartmann.
Minutes
1
Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2024 as a correct record.
Minutes
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2024 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2024 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
2
Declarations of Interest
To note any declarations of interest made by members in connection with an agenda item. The nature of the interest must also be specified.
Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.
Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.
Minutes
Cllr Woods declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10595 as he had previously spoken as a ward councillor, in objection, to the previous application, 23/10316. He reported that he would therefore not participate in any debate or vote on the application.
Cllr M Wade declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr P Dowd declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr M Wade declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr P Dowd declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
3
Planning Applications for Committee Decision
To determine the applications set out below:
Attachments:
- Document Presentation on Planning Applications 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
3
.1
SS16 Land North of Station Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JW (Application 24/10595)
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 23/10316 to allow the following amendments - Substitution of private house types including mix change which maintains the approved 198 home total, and conversion of a number of car barns/ports to garages.
RECOMMENDED:
Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to grant PLANNING PERMISSION.
Subject to:
i. The prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement Unilateral Undertaking to secure the uplift sum of £3421.00 in relation to Habitat Mitigation (Access Management and Monitoring); and
ii. the imposition of the conditions set out below.
RECOMMENDED:
Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to grant PLANNING PERMISSION.
Subject to:
i. The prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement Unilateral Undertaking to secure the uplift sum of £3421.00 in relation to Habitat Mitigation (Access Management and Monitoring); and
ii. the imposition of the conditions set out below.
Attachments:
- Document Land North of Station Road, Fordingbridge & Plan 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
Details:
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 23/10316 to allow the following amendments - Substitution of private house types including mix change which maintains the approved 198 home total, and conversion of a number of car barns/ports to garages.
Public Participants:
Carla Homes (Thames) Ltd.
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
Cllr Brand arrived during the item and therefore did not participate in the discussion nor vote on the application.
Decision:
Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to grant PLANNING PERMISSION.
Subject to:
i. The prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement Unilateral Undertaking to secure the uplift sum of £3421.00 in relation to Habitat Mitigation (Access Management and Monitoring); and
ii. the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 23/10316 to allow the following amendments - Substitution of private house types including mix change which maintains the approved 198 home total, and conversion of a number of car barns/ports to garages.
Public Participants:
Carla Homes (Thames) Ltd.
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
Cllr Brand arrived during the item and therefore did not participate in the discussion nor vote on the application.
Decision:
Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to grant PLANNING PERMISSION.
Subject to:
i. The prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement Unilateral Undertaking to secure the uplift sum of £3421.00 in relation to Habitat Mitigation (Access Management and Monitoring); and
ii. the imposition of the conditions set out in the report.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
3
.2
Platinum Jubilee Business Park, Hopclover Way, Ringwood, BH24 3FW (Application 24/10494)
Removal of condition 17 of Planning Permission 20/11208 to remove the requirement for a BREEAM "very good" assessment due to it being unobtainable.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant the variation of condition.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant the variation of condition.
Attachments:
- Document Platinum Jubilee Business Park, Ringwood & Plan 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
Details:
Removal of condition 17 of Planning Permission 20/11208 to remove the requirement for a BREEAM "very good" assessment due to it being unobtainable.
Public Participants:
None.
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
The Vice Chairman suggested that the matter be considered by the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee. This was the general wish of the Planning Committee and the Monitoring Officer agreed to take the matter away and discuss it with the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Panel Chairman.
Decision:
To GRANT the variation of condition.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
Removal of condition 17 of Planning Permission 20/11208 to remove the requirement for a BREEAM "very good" assessment due to it being unobtainable.
Public Participants:
None.
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
The Vice Chairman suggested that the matter be considered by the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee. This was the general wish of the Planning Committee and the Monitoring Officer agreed to take the matter away and discuss it with the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Panel Chairman.
Decision:
To GRANT the variation of condition.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
3
.3
Sunning, Mopley, Langley, Fawley, SO45 1YJ (Application 24/10409)
Variation of conditions 2, 3 and 4 of Planning Permission 23/10866 to allow amendments to design.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant the variation of condition.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant the variation of condition.
Attachments:
- Document Sunning, Mopley, Fawley & Plan 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
Details:
Variation of conditions 2, 3 and 4 of Planning Permission 23/10866 to allow amendments to design.
Public Participants:
Mr and Ms Jones and Roberts (Applicants)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
None.
Decision:
To GRANT the variation of condition.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
Variation of conditions 2, 3 and 4 of Planning Permission 23/10866 to allow amendments to design.
Public Participants:
Mr and Ms Jones and Roberts (Applicants)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
None.
Decision:
To GRANT the variation of condition.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
3
.5
Greensleeves, Sway Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8LP (Application 2/10627)
Removal of existing detached garage and erection of attached
garage and office/workshop.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
garage and office/workshop.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
Attachments:
- Document Greensleeves, Lymington & Plan 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
Details:
Removal of existing detached garage and erection of attached garage and office/workshop.
Public Participants:
Statement from Ms Heather Harris read out - (Objector)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
The Case Officer verbally updated the Committee regarding the status of the Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Plan (LPNP). The LPNP is a material consideration but is in its first round of public consultation and is therefore afforded minimal weight in decision making.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
Removal of existing detached garage and erection of attached garage and office/workshop.
Public Participants:
Statement from Ms Heather Harris read out - (Objector)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
The Case Officer verbally updated the Committee regarding the status of the Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Plan (LPNP). The LPNP is a material consideration but is in its first round of public consultation and is therefore afforded minimal weight in decision making.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
3
.6
Spraggs Cottage, Pooks Green, Marchwood, SO40 4WQ (Application 23/11331)
Two-storey and single-storey extensions.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
Attachments:
- Document Spraggs Cottage, Marchwood & Plan 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
Details:
Two-storey and single-storey extensions.
Public Participants:
Mr Alan MacLean – ACM Architects Ltd (Agent)
Mr Matthew Edwards - Objector
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
The Case Officer confirmed that two additional plans had been submitted by the applicant following the publication of the meeting agenda. It was explained, however, that these plans did not amend the scheme and were submitted to demonstrate the comparison between Spraggs Cottage and April Cottage.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
Two-storey and single-storey extensions.
Public Participants:
Mr Alan MacLean – ACM Architects Ltd (Agent)
Mr Matthew Edwards - Objector
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
The Case Officer confirmed that two additional plans had been submitted by the applicant following the publication of the meeting agenda. It was explained, however, that these plans did not amend the scheme and were submitted to demonstrate the comparison between Spraggs Cottage and April Cottage.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
3
.7
The Laurels, Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, Hythe, SO45 4JJ (Application 24/10709)
Demolish existing garage to the rear and replace with an
annex with shared facilities with the main building.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
annex with shared facilities with the main building.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
Attachments:
- Document The Laurels, Hythe & Plan 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
Details:
Demolish existing garage to the rear and replace with an annex with shared facilities with the main building..
Public Participants:
Statement from Mr Richard Stummer was read out – Extension Design Building Plans Ltd (Agent)
Ms Kelly Godden – (Applicant)
Mr Stuart Dorey (Objector)
Mr Anthony May (Objector)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
Cllr M Wade declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr P Dowd declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
Demolish existing garage to the rear and replace with an annex with shared facilities with the main building..
Public Participants:
Statement from Mr Richard Stummer was read out – Extension Design Building Plans Ltd (Agent)
Ms Kelly Godden – (Applicant)
Mr Stuart Dorey (Objector)
Mr Anthony May (Objector)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
Cllr M Wade declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Cllr P Dowd declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/10709 as a member of Hythe and Dibden Parish Council which had commented on the application. He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
3
.9
20 Northfield Road, Ringwood, BH24 1LU (Application 24/10526)
Rear extension and creation of first floor; front dormer,
rooflights & fenestration alterations; new porch; render walls.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
rooflights & fenestration alterations; new porch; render walls.
RECOMMENDED:
Grant subject to conditions.
Attachments:
- Document 20 Northfield Road, Ringwood & Plan 01 Oct 2024
Minutes
Details:
Rear extension and creation of first floor; front dormer, rooflights & fenestration alterations; new porch; render walls.
Public Participants:
Mr Phil Stevens – Twenty Residential Design Ltd (Agent)
Ms Beverley Sharp - (Objector)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
None.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
Rear extension and creation of first floor; front dormer, rooflights & fenestration alterations; new porch; render walls.
Public Participants:
Mr Phil Stevens – Twenty Residential Design Ltd (Agent)
Ms Beverley Sharp - (Objector)
Additional Representations:
None.
Comment:
None.
Decision:
To GRANT subject to conditions.
Conditions/Reasons:
As set out in the report.
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