Test Valley Borough Council Southern Area Planning Committee Meeting

Feb. 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

This is a meeting of the Southern Area Planning Committee of Test Valley Borough Council held on the 4th Feb 2025.

The last meeting was on 29th Apr 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for 20th May 2025.

Meeting Status
Confirmed
Agenda Published

Yes

Decisions Published

No

Minutes Published

Yes

Meeting Location

Main Hall, Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GL

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Agenda
Item Title Minutes
1 Apologies

Apologies were received from Councillors Dunleavey, Gwynne, Ford, Jeffrey and Johnston.

2 Public Participation

In accordance with the Council’s scheme of Public Participation, the following spoke on the applications indicated.

 

Agenda Item No.

Page No.

Application

Speaker

7

28-70

23/00964/OUTS

Dr Thomas Sebrell (Objector)

Peter Cleveland (Applicant’s Agent)

Councillor Kohli (Ward Member 5 minutes)

8

71-91

24/01592/FULLS

Brian Nanson (Ampfield Parish Council)

Barnaby Burnam (Objector)

Robert Tutton (Applicant’s Agent)

9

92-102

24/02577/FULLS

Estelle Warne (Objector)

Andy Herriott (Applicant)

 

 

3 Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Urgent Items
5 Minutes of previous meeting $$Minutes

Councillor A Dowden proposed and Councillor Parker seconded the motion that the minutes of the previous meeting were an accurate record.  Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 January were signed as a correct record.

 

 

6 Information Notes Information Notes SAPC
7 23/00964/OUTS - 12.04.2023 23_00964_OUTS SAPC Report 1
23_00964_OUTS SAPC Plan 1
23_00964_OUTS SAPC Plan 2
23_00964_OUTS SAPC Plan 3
23_00964_OUTS SAPC Plan 4

 

APPLICATION NO.

23/00964/OUTS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

OUTLINE APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

12.04.2023

 

APPLICANT

Barratt David Wilson Homes

 

SITE

Kings Chase South, Land South of Ganger Farm, Ganger Farm Lane, AMPFIELD /ROMSEY TOWN

 

PROPOSAL

Outline - Residential development of up to 309 dwellings, delivered across 3 severable residential parcels and 1 access parcel with associated infrastructure and works; all matters reserved other than access

 

AMENDMENTS

·  Highway Response note – 1st November 2023

·  Test Valleys Five Year Housing Land Supply – 9th May 2023

·  Highway response note – 1st November 2023

·  Indicative SUDs / open play space / trees / land use / height and density parameter / tree info – 13th February 2024

·  Additional information trees and highways – 18th March 2024

·  Updated Tree and ecology information – 20th September 2024

·  Further ecology information – 6th November 2024

 

CASE OFFICER

Sarah Barter

 

The Officer’s recommendation, as per the agenda, update paper and verbal amendments, was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

Delegate to the head of Planning and Building for the following:

(i)  A satisfactory response from Natural England (and any suitable conditions arising); and

(ii)  A satisfactory response from HCC Minerals and Waste (and any conditions arising;

(iii)  To engage with the Public Sector Equality Duty with respect to a child with protected characteristics living within Scorey’s Crescent with information supplied to the LPA by the parent(s) of the child, within 3 weeks of the date of the Committee meeting; and;

(iv)  The completion of a legal agreement to secure:

a)  The delivery, retention (in perpetuity) and future management of mitigation measures intended to limit the effect of the proposal on the European site (SPA) with resect to nitrates;

b)  The provision of a financial contribution towards the New Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) and;

c)  The provision of on site Affordable housing;

d)  The provision of Highway contributions – specifically LCWIP Projects 281, 282 and 331 and 332;

e)  The provision of NHS contributions;

f)  The provision of Education contributions;

g)  The provision of on and off site Public Open Space;

h)  The provision of Public Art;

i)  Southern and western pedestrian and cycle routes details

j)  The provision of contribution for off site lapwing bird off setting;

k)  The provision of a S278 agreement to secure off site works at Winchester Road including the route to the bus stop and a crossing point across that road.

Then PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

Applications for the approval of all the reserved matters referred to herein shall be made within a period of one years from the date of this permission. The development to which the permission relates shall be begun not later than whichever is the later of the following dates:

a)  three years from the date of this permission: or

b)  two years from the final approval of the said reserved matters, or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved.

Reason:  To comply with the provision of S.92 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.

Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of the building(s), and the landscaping of the site (herein after called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the local planning authority in writing before the development is commenced.

Reason:  To comply with the Town and Country Planning (General Management Procedure) (England)  Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order).

 

3.

The development hereby permitted shall be limited to no more than 309 dwellings.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.

 

4.

Any application for approval of reserved matters shall be accompanied by full details of existing and proposed ground levels and proposed building finished floor levels (all relative to ground levels adjoining the site). The development shall only be carried out in conformity with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the sounding area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1 & E2.

 

5.

No development shall commence on site (including any works of demolition or site clearance), until a Construction and Demolition Environmental Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall include the following:

a)  the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;

b)  loading and unloading of plant and materials;

c)  storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;

d)  hours of construction, including deliveries;

e)  the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate;

f)  wheel washing facilities;

g)  measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during demolition and construction;

h)  a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works; and

i)  measures for the protection of the natural environment

The  approved  Statement  shall  be  complied  with  in  full  throughout  the construction period. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved construction method statement.

Reason: The application contained insufficient information to enable this matter to be considered prior to granting planning permission and the matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, to minimise detrimental effects to the neighbouring amenities, the amenities of the area in general, detriment to the natural environment through the risks of pollution and dangers to highway safety, during the construction phase having regard to Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8

 

6.

No building, road or path or structure (other than the vehicular / Pedestrian / cycle access to the site) on any part of the development hereby permitted shall come within 15 meters of any boundary of the site. 

Reason:  In the interest of the amenities of the area including Ancient woodland in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1, E2 & E9.

 

7.

The reserved matters application for the landscaping shall include details, including planting plans, sections and a management plan of the reed bed.

Reason:  In the interest of the amenities of the area, enhance biodiversity and reduce nitrate levels entering the watercourse in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1, E2 & E9.

 

8.

The development hereby approved shall be designed and built to meet Regulation 36 2 (b) requirement of 110 litres/person/day water efficiency set out in part G2 of Building Regulations 2015.

Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

9.

Occupation of the development is to be phased and implemented to align with the delivery by Southern Water of any sewerage network reinforcement required to ensure that adequate wastewater network capacity is available to adequately drain the development.

Reason: In the interests of water management in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

10.

No development shall begin until a detailed surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on the principles within the Flood Risk Assessment has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The submitted details should include:

a)  A technical summary highlighting any changes to the design from that within the approved Flood Risk Assessment;

b)  Detailed drainage plans to include type, layout and dimensions of drainage features including references to link to the drainage calculations;

c)  Detailed drainage calculations to demonstrate existing runoff rates are not exceeded, flooding does not occur for the 1:30 event plus climate change and there is sufficient attenuation for storm events up to and including 1:100 event plus climate change;

d)  Evidence that urban creep has been included within the calculations;

e)  Confirmation that sufficient water quality measures have been included to satisfy the methodology in the Ciria SuDS Manual C753;

f)  Exceedance plans demonstrating the flow paths and areas of ponding in the event of blockages or storms exceeding design criteria.

Reason: In the interests of water management in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

11.

Details for the long term maintenance arrangements for the surface water drainage system shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved detail. The submitted details shall include;

a)  Maintenance schedules for each drainage feature type and ownership;

b)  Details of protection measures.

Reason: In the interests of water management in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

12.

No development shall take place (including site clearance within the application site), until the applicant or their agents or successors in title has secured the implementation of an archaeological mitigation strategy which must include a preliminary archaeological survey to locate any archaeological remains the nature of which is not susceptible to having been revealed by geophysical survey. This shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved detail.

Reason:  The site is potentially of archaeological significance in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E9.

 

13.

If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority) shall be carried out until a remediation strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority detailing how this unsuspected contamination will be dealt with. The remediation strategy shall be

implemented as approved.

Reason: To safeguard future residents from risks to human health associated with contamination, and to prevent pollution of ground and groundwater having regard to policy E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2006.

 

14.

All construction and site preparation works shall only take place between 07:30 and 18:00 hours Monday to Friday except on Bank Holidays when no work shall take place and between 0800 and 1300 hours on Saturdays. No works shall take place at all on Sundays.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the amenity of future occupiers and in accordance with policy LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

15.

No development shall take place until an Employment and Skills Plan to encourage and promote skills and training in the construction industry in accordance with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Client Based Approach to developing and implementing an Employment Skills Strategy on Construction projects, Local Client Guidance - England, v2, CITB and the National Skills Academy 2016 has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: Details are required prior to commencement in order to identify and provide skills needs and training delivery in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy ST1.

 

16.

No development above DPC level shall take place until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure good quality design that allows the development to integrate, respect and complement the character of the area in accordance with Policy E1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

 

17.

The reserved matters application(s) shall include details of a scheme for any external building or ground mounted lighting/illumination. Such details shall be submitted for the written approval of the local planning authority and shall include luminance levels and demonstrate how any proposed external lighting has been designed and located to avoid excessive light spill/pollution. The submitted details shall also demonstrate how artificial illumination of important wildlife habitats is minimised/mitigated.

External lighting shall only be provided in accordance with the approved scheme(s) and shall thereafter be retained as approved.

Reason: To ensure the favourable conservation status of bats and birds in accordance with Policy E5.

 

18.

No development hereby permitted shall commence until plans and particulars showing the detailed proposals for width, alignment, gradient and type of construction proposed for the roads, footways and accesses, including all relevant horizontal cross sections and longitudinal sections showing the existing and proposed levels, together with details of street lighting, landscaping (including the materials to be used for paving and hard surfaces and the finished levels in relation to existing levels), the method of disposing of surface water, and details of a programme for the making up of the roads and footways has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety, tree protection, ecological protection and mitigation in accordance with Policies T1, E2 and E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

 

19.

No dwelling shall be occupied until plans and particulars showing detailed proposals for public art to be provided on site has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details before the last dwelling on site has been occupied.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy T1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

 

20.

No building on any part of the development hereby permitted shall exceed 9m in height from existing ground levels. 

Reason:  In the interest of the amenities of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1, E2 & E9.

 

21.

Prior to commencement of development additional mitigation measures for badgers shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

These measures shall be incorporated into an addendum that will also inform the EMMP and ECOP. Recommendations for the operational phase of the development to reduce potential conflict with residents shall also be included within the EMMP, this shall include fence types and layout of any allotments. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the protection of onsite species in accordance with policy E5 of the Revised Borough Local Plan 2016.

 

 

22.

Development shall be undertaken in accordance with parts 4.0 and 5.0 of the submitted Ecological Impact Assessment dated September 2024 by Tetra Tech.

Reason: To ensure that notable species and priority and notable habitats and features of local biodiversity importance and the adjacent Sites of Nature Conservation Importance are safeguarded during construction, site clearance and investigation works, to conserve and enhance biodiversity, to avoid impacts to and ensure the favourable conservation status of protected species having regard to policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

23.

No development shall commence until an Ecological Mitigation and Management Plan (EMMP) has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The EMMP shall include:

a)  Measures to mitigate impacts on protected species;

b)  Measures to mitigate impacts to on-site habitats and notable species;

c)  Measures to protect the adjacent Sites of Interest for Nature Conservation;

d)  Measures to protect the adjacent Ancient Woodland;

e)  Biodiversity enhancement measures; and

f)  Procedures by which results of monitoring shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and by which any amendments to the management of the ecological features resulting from the monitoring shall be agreed with the Local Planning Authority;

g)  The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The ecological features shall be managed and monitored in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: The EMMP is required prior to commencement to ensure that notable species and priority and notable habitats and features of local biodiversity importance and the adjacent Sites of Nature Conservation Importance are safeguarded during construction, site clearance and investigation works, to conserve and enhance biodiversity, to avoid impacts to and ensure the favourable conservation status of protected species having regard to policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

24.

Prior to commencement of development full details of the southern and western access pedestrian/cycle routes shall be submitted and approved to the local authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved detail.

Reason:  In the interest of the amenities of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1, E2 & E9.

 

 

 

25.

All works to trees hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the provisions set out within the Barrell Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement, southern access - dated 14th March 2024 and Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement, dated 27th March 2023 and Tree Protection Plan 22204-5.

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

26.

All tree protective measures installed in accordance with condition 7 of this permission shall be maintained and retained for the full duration of works or until such time as has first been agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No activities, material storage, placement of site huts or other equipment what-so-ever shall take place within the fencing without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features of amenity value during the construction phase in accordance with policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

27.

All service routes, drain runs, soakaways, street lighting or excavations in connection with the same shall remain wholly outside the tree protective barriers installed.

Reason: To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features of amenity value during the construction phase in accordance with policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

28.

No on-site or off-site works for the provision of new sewers to serve the development hereby approved shall commence unless a method statement detailing the methods of working to safeguard trees from damage during sewer installation and site preparation has first been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features of amenity value during installation of sewers in accordance with policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

29.

No development hereby permitted shall commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CTMP shall include details of:

a)  full details of the layout for the parking and manoeuvring on site of contractor's and delivery vehicles during the construction period;

b)  construction traffic access;

c)  the turning of delivery vehicles;

d)  lorry routing of vehicles going to and from the site;

e)  provisions for removing mud from vehicles; and

f)  a programme of works.

The approved details shall be implemented before the development hereby permitted is commenced and retained throughout the duration of construction.

Reason: The CTMP is required prior to commencement of development to ensure that all site clearance, site investigation and construction operations make appropriate provisions to prevent conflict with or hazards to other highway users in the interest of highway safety having regard to policy T1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

 

30.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans/numbers:

a)  Site location plan – CB_15_310_PARAM_200 D

b)  Illustrative Masterplan - CB_15_310_PARAM_201 F

c)  Land Use Plan - CB_15_310_PARAM_202 F

d)  Storey Heights Parameter Plans - CB_15_310_PARAM_203 F

e)  Street Hierarchy - CB_15_310_PARAM_204 E

f)  POS and Drainage Parameter Plan - CB_15_310_PARAM_205 F

g)  Density Parameter Plan - CB_15_310_PARAM_207 E

h)  Constraints and Opportunities - CB_15_310_PAR E

i)  Ecological Constraints Opportunity Plan – Construction Constraints – Figure 1 Rev A

j)  Environmental Mitigation and Enhancement Plan – Figure No 2 A

k)  Indicative Allotment Proposals – GLS_020_110_OL_1903

l)  Indicative play proposals - GLS_020_110_OL_1901

m)  Indicative Suds Proposals - GLS_020_110_OL_1902

n)  Open space calculations – 020_110_OL_1900

o)  Tree protection plan – 222204-5

p)    Parcel Parameter Plan 10_PARAM_209

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

31.

Development shown on drawing no 041.0089-101 P03, titled Winchester Road Access and Vehicle tracking shall be provided in accordance with this drawing unless varied by the S278 agreement.

Reason: To ensure the southern pedestrian and cycle link is delivered and provides safe access to the site in accordance with policy T1 of the Revised Borough Local Plan 2016.

 

Notes to applicant:

 

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

 

2.

The applicants attention is drawn to the provisions of the S106 Agreement that accompanies this planning permission dated (Date to be inserted when complete).

 

3.

Construction of the development shall not commence until details of the proposed means of foul sewerage and surface water disposal have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Southern Water.

This initial assessment does not prejudice any future assessment or commit to any adoption agreements under Section 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991. Please note that non-compliance with the Design and Construction Guidance will preclude future adoption of the foul and surface water sewerage network on site. The design of drainage should ensure that no groundwater or land drainage is to enter public sewers.

Our investigations indicate that Southern Water can facilitate water supply to service the proposed development. Southern Water requires a formal application for a connection to the water supply to be made by the applicant or developer. To make an application visit Southern Water's Get Connected service: developerservices.southernwater.co.uk and please read our New Connections Charging Arrangements documents which are available to read on our website via the following link southernwater.co.uk/developing-building/connection-charging-arrangements.

For further advice, please contact Southern Water, Southern House, Yeoman Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3NX (Tel: 0330 303 0119).

 

 

8 24/01592/FULLS - 15.07.2024 24_01592_FULLS SAPC Report 2
24_01592_FULLS SAPC Plan 1
24_01592_FULLS SAPC Plan 2
24_01592_FULLS SAPC Plan 3
24_01592_FULLS SAPC Plan 4
24_01592_FULLS SAPC Plan 5
24_01592_FULLS SAPC Plan 6
24_01592_FULLS SAPC Plan 7

 

 

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/01592/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

15.07.2024

 

APPLICANT

Horwill Carne Developments

 

SITE

Land To The Rear of The Paddocks, Winchester Road, AMPFIELD

 

PROPOSAL

Erection of two detached dwellings, bin and cycle store and installation of Package Treatment Plant

 

AMENDMENTS

·  Additional CMP – Received 8th Nov 2024

·  Additional Ecology Report and Ecologist comments – Received 23rd Sep 2024

 

CASE OFFICER

Katie Savage

 

The Officer’s recommendation, as per the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

Delegate to Head of Planning and Building to secure proportional financial contributions towards (i) mitigating the impact of the development on the Solent SPA (nitrates) and (ii) off-site nitrate mitigation, and for (ii)  the provision of a financial contribution towards the New Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) then PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers:

JRD23-030-1000

JRD23-030-120

23-030-102-A

23-030-100-A

23-030-101-C

23-030-103-C

23-030-900

23-030-001-H

JRD23-030-105

JOB-24304

and

23-030-900  A

JRD23-030-120

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.

No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interest of visual amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

 

4.

No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until full details of hard and soft landscape works have been submitted and approved. Details shall include-where appropriate: proposed finished levels or contours; means of enclosure; car parking layouts; Soft landscape works shall include: planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities. The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the implementation programme and in accordance with the management plan. Reason: To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1 and E2.

 

5.

No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until a schedule of landscape management and maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscape management plan, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas and an implementation programme, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details should also set out how the access track will be managed to ensure 3.7 metre width is maintained. The approved management plan shall be carried out in accordance with the implementation programme. Reason: To ensure the provision of amenity afforded by proper maintenance of existing and new landscape features as an improvement of the appearance of the site and to enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1 and E2.

 

6.

No development (including site clearance and any other preparatory works) shall take place until a scheme detailing how trees shown on the approved plans to be retained are to be protected has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall include a plan showing the location and specification of any protective fencing, ground protection or other precautionary measures as informed by British Standard 5837:2012. Such protection measures shall be installed prior to any other site operations and at least 2 working days notice shall be given to the Local Planning Authority. Tree protection installed in discharge of this condition shall be retained and maintained for the full duration of works or until such time as agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No activities whatsoever shall take place within the protected areas without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.

 

7.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in Section 5 Requirements and Recommendations in Peach Ecology (September, 2024)  unless varied by a European Protected Species (EPS) license issued by Natural  England. Thereafter, the replacement bat roost features and Enhancements shall be permanently maintained and retained in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: to ensure the favourable conservation status of bats in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan DPD.

 

8.

No development shall commence until plans have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the development and the boundaries of the site and the height of the ground floor slab and damp proof course in relation thereto. No dwelling on site shall have a ridge height greater than that shown on plan JRD23-030-120.

Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure satisfactory relationship between the new development and the adjacent buildings, amenity areas and trees in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E2.

 

9.

The three first-floor windows on the front elevation of Plot 2 and the first floor front elevation window serving bedroom 4 of Plot 1 hereby permitted shall be fitted with obscured glazing prior to first occupation and fitted with restrictors to ensure that each window is unable to open below 1.7 metres when measured from the first-floor finished floor level, and thereafter retained as such, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining occupiers in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy LWH4.

 

10.

The development hereby permitted shall proceed in accordance with the submitted Construction Management Plan 23-030-900 A & Construction Management Logistics Plan Revision A dated 30/08/24.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy T1.

 

11.

The parking of on site of contractor's and delivery vehicles during

the construction phase shall be within the application site as

identified as the area outlined in red on plan number JRD23-030

1000.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy T1.

 

12.

No dwelling shall be occupied until the passing area as shown on plan number 23-030-001-H and allocated parking for the dwelling has been laid out and provided. The parking areas shall be used solely for the parking of vehicles in accordance with the approved plan. All parking spaces and the passing area shall thereafter be reserved for such purposes at all times.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy T1.

 

13.

The development hereby approved shall be designed and built to meet Regulation 36 2 (b) requirement of 110 litres/person/day water efficiency set out in part G2 of Building Regulations 2015. Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

 

14.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no windows, dormer windows or rooflights shall be provided on any roof slope or elevations on any dwelling of the proposal hereby permitted [other than those expressly authorised by this permission] shall be constructed.  Reason:  In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of the local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy LHW4.

 

Notes to applicant:

 

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has

had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a

positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

 

2.

The effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for the development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition “(the biodiversity gain condition”) that development may not begin unless a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and the planning authority has approved the plan.

The planning authority, for the purposes of determining whether to approve a Biodiversity Gain Plan if one is required in respect of this permission would be Test Valley Borough Council. There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply. However based on the information available this permission is one which will require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because none of the statutory exemptions or transitional arrangements are considered to apply. Development shall proceed in accordance with any such approved details, with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan maintained for the minimum of the 30 years which is set in the Environment Act 2021.

 

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APPLICATION NO.

24/02577/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

13.11.2024

 

APPLICANT

Mr And Mrs Andrew Herriott

 

SITE

Okanagan, Romsey Road, King’s Somborne, SO20 6PP, KING’S SOMBORNE

 

PROPOSAL

Demolition of single storey rear extension and erection of two storey rear extension, and recladding of dormer

 

AMENDMENTS

None

 

CASE OFFICER

Simon Branston-Jones

 

A recommendation for deferral was proposed by Councillor Bundy and seconded by Councillor M Cooper.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

DEFERRED to enable the Committee to undertake a site viewing panel to view the proposal in it’s context and the neighbouring property, and for officers to prepare suitable shadow diagrams to be presented by Officers.

 

 

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APPLICATION NO.

24/02651/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

20.11.2024

 

APPLICANT

Mr And Mrs J Cummins

 

SITE

6 Downs Close, Broughton, Stockbridge, SO20 8FA,  BROUGHTON

 

PROPOSAL

Single storey rear granny annexe extension to form bedroom, bathroom and living area

 

AMENDMENTS

None

 

CASE OFFICER

Simon Branston-Jones

 

The Officer’s recommendation as per the agenda paper was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers;

Site Location Plan;

Proposed Elevations;

Proposed Floor Plans.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete accordance with the details specified on the submitted application form.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

 

4.

The extension shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 6 Downs Close on the approved plans.

Reason:  To avoid the establishment of a separate unit of accommodation in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies COM2 and COM11.

 

Note to Applicant:

 

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

 

 

 

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24_02732_FULLS SAPC Plan 7

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/02732/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

28.11.2024

 

APPLICANT

Ms Helen Chalk

 

SITE

25 Lawes Walk, Diment Crescent, Romsey, SO51 0BU,  ROMSEY TOWN

 

PROPOSAL

Lean-to rear pergola

 

AMENDMENTS

None

 

CASE OFFICER

Simon Branston-Jones

 

The Officer’s recommendation as per the agenda paper was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers;

Site Location Plan;

Block Plan;

Proposed Elevations;

Proposed Elevations;

Proposed Elevations;

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete accordance with the details specified on the submitted application form.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

 

Note to applicant:

 

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

 

 

 

Other items:
Item Title Minutes
0 Schedule of Development Applications

Resolved:

 

That the applications for development as set out below, be determined as indicated.

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Jason Owen

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Ginika Ogidi

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