Archived decisions
AT A MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on Wednesday 27 November 2002.
PRESENT:
Councillors: J.K. West (Chairman); Mrs S.E. Allbright; Mrs P.G. Banks; I.F.E. Beagley; J.V. Bryant; Mrs E.M. Byrom; J.E. Coles; C.R.H. Davidovitz; Mrs P.M. Devereux; E.F. Gale; M.S. Geddes; D. Gillett; Mrs D.R. Harrison; P. Luffman; R.H. Price; M.J. Roberts; Sir James J. Scott; Mrs V. Steel; Miss J.D. Wride.
Councillor M.J. Woodhall was also in attendance.
116. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should normally at the time of the debate, declare their interest and, having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed.
117. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 23 October 2002 were confirmed by the Committee and signed by the Chairman.
Matters arising:
(i) Winchester Bar End Park and Ride Phase 2
Further to Minute 100 the Chief Executive advised that County Council Committee decisions on 29 May 2002 and 9 July 2001 had been quashed; the Judge had stated that there should have been a comparative analysis in respect of the mitigation land. Advice was being sought from Queen's Counsel concerning an appeal and a further report would be put to the Committee in due course.
(ii) Result of the Public Inquiry into the status of Sandy Lane, Bramshill
Further to Minute 100, the Committee was advised that there had been no further developments in respect of the objection to the modification of the Order for Sandy Lane, Bramshill.
118. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS
The Chairman reported on the following :
The minerals and waste annual report had recently been issued and was a useful document; particular attention was drawn to Appendix 1 in which were set out contact points with members of staff.
All Members of the County Council together with Portsmouth and Southampton Councillors had been invited to a seminar on the review of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan which was to be held at 2.00 p.m. on 9 January 2003.
119. APPLICATION FOR THE UPGRADING OF HEADLEY FOOTPATH 48 TO A BRIDLEWAY AND AN APPLICATION FOR THE DELETION OF PARTS OF KINGSLEY FOOTPATH 23
The Committee considered the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage (Item 5 in the Minute Book) on applications for the upgrading of Headley Footpath 48 to bridleway and for the deletion of part of Kingsley Footpath 23.
RESOLVED:
That the applications to upgrade Headley Footpath 48 to a bridleway and to delete part of Kingsley Footpath 23 be refused.
120. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED WASTE TRANSFER AND RECYCLING FACILITY, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING, NEW LANE, HAVANT (02/50472/005)
Mr Comlay, Captain Nash and Mr Bolton made deputations on the New Lane application. The Committee then considered the report (Item 6A in the Minute Book) on the matter. Councillors Gale and Gillett declared a personal interest in the matter and left the meeting during the discussion. The Chief Planning Adviser to the Committee advised that 219 letters of objection had been received together with a petition from the residents against the Wessex expansion proposals; issues raised were covered in the report. A letter had been received from the applicants which responded to concerns raised at a recent Havant Borough Council Planning Committee meeting. The applicants stated, inter alia, that lorry movements would reduce and that the company had co-existed with schools over the years without incident. The proposed increase in on-site parking would reduce the on-street queuing of vehicles and the company was prepared to reduce the height of the building by 1.5 metres. The search for alternative sites had been totally unsuccessful.
RESOLVED:
(i) That planning permission in respect of the improvement of the waste transfer and recycling facility including construction of a new building at Wessex Construction and Plant Hire Co Ltd at New Lane, Havant (02/50472/005) be refused for the following reasons:
1. The proposal is contrary to Policy 7(i) and Policy 46(iv) of the Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton Minerals and Waste Local Plan in that it has not been demonstrated that there will be no unacceptable impact for local residents by reason of noise and dust from the operation of the proposed facility.
2. The proposal is contrary to Policy 7(iii) and Policy 46(vii) of the Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton Minerals and Waste Local Plan in that the proposed building would have an unacceptable visual impact on the locality.
3. The proposal is contrary to Policy 7(ii) and Policy 46(ii) of the Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton Minerals and Waste Local Plan in that it has not been demonstrated that the lorry traffic associated with the proposal would not have an unacceptable impact by reason of highway safety and disturbance to local residents, other road users and pedestrians.
(ii) That the Executive Member for Environment be requested to urgently consider the problem of identifying sites for recycling and resource recovery activities as part of the review of the Hampshire Portsmouth and Southampton Minerals and Waste Local Plan.
121. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE IMPORTATION OF INERT MATERIALS REQUIRED IN RELATION TO AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS AT CHAPEL FARM, ROMAN ROAD, OAKHANGER, BORDON (F21878/008/CMA)
Mr Watters, Mrs Kilner and a representative of the applicant made deputations on the Chapel Farm application. The Committee then considered the report (Item 9 in the Minute Book) on the matter. The Chief Planning Adviser to the Committee then tabled a sheet which suggested amendments to conditions 1 and 7 which proposed a total life of the application works of 18 months and the submission of separate restoration schemes for areas A and B of the land the subject of the application.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the importation of inert material required in relation to agricultural improvements at Chapel Farm, Roman Road, Oakhanger, Bordon (F21878/008/CMA) be granted, subject to lorry routeing arrangements and the conditions specified in the report subject to revised conditions 1 and 7 as below.
1. The development hereby permitted shall commence within 6 months and
shall cease and the site be restored within 18 months from the date of this
permission.
Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning
Act 1990 and in the interests of the local amenity.
7. No further importation of material shall occur at the site until a restoration
scheme for area B (shown on plan no. EH142/NC/1) has been approved by
the Waste Planning Authority and satisfactorily implemented. The scheme
shall be submitted within 3 months and implemented within 6 months of
approval by the Waste Planning Authority. A restoration scheme for area
A (shown on plan no. EH142/NC/1) shall be submitted to and approved by
the Waste Planning Authority prior to the importation of material onto area A.
Reason: To ensure the satisfactory restoration of the land.
122. DEPUTATION IN RESPECT OF A NEW CONCRETE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND STORAGE UNIT AT SOMBORNE CHALK QUARRY, LOWER BROOK, STOCKBRIDGE (TVS05176/2)
Mr de Sigley, Mrs Clunie and Mr Foyle (the agent) made deputations in respect of the Somborne Chalk Quarry application. The Committee then considered the report (Item 11 in the Minute Book) on the matter. The Chief Planning Adviser to the Committee confirmed that he would check that proposed condition 4 relating to working hours was compatible with the current permission for the quarry.
RESOLVED:
That, subject to a legal agreement regulating the use of the accesses, planning permission in respect of a new concrete product manufacturing facility and storage unit at Somborne Chalk Quarry, Lower Brook, Stockbridge (TVS05176/2) be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report, subject to amendment of condition 4 relating to working hours if necessary.
123. DEPUTATION IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED COMPOSTING AND WORM FARM AND TREE NURSERY TO PROVIDE FODDER AND LANDSCAPING FOR MARWELL ZOO, LAND ADJACENT TO HURST FARM, THOMPSON'S LANE, FISHERS POND, NEAR COLDEN COMMON (0202394HCM)
Mrs Ayre made a deputation in respect of the Hurst Farm application. The Committee then considered the report (Item 12 in the Minute Book) on the matter.
RESOLVED:
That consideration of the application be deferred to enable a site visit to be
held during the morning of 17 December 2002.
124. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE REMOVAL OF A TEMPORARY CLASSROOM AND AN EXTENSION TO FORM TWO PRIMARY CLASSROOMS AT BURITON PRIMARY SCHOOL, HIGH STREET, BURITON, PETERSFIELD (F24662/003/Reg3)
Dr. Mitford and Mrs Larken made deputations in respect of the Buriton School application. The Committee then considered the report (Item 15 in the Minute Book) on the matter.
Attention was drawn to the Buriton Village design statement and the view was expressed that the development was in accordance with this document.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission be granted for development by the County Council comprising the removal of a temporary classroom and an extension to form two primary classrooms at Buriton Primary School, High Street, Buriton, Petersfield (F24662/003/Reg3) subject to the conditions specified in the report and to the addition of an extra condition requiring the removal of the temporary classroom.
125. CONTINUED USE OF A TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNIT FOR ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES, BROOKFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL, BROOK LANE, SARISBURY GREEN, NEAR FAREHAM (P/02/0907/CC)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Executive (Item 6B in the Minute Book) on the site visit undertaken in respect of Brookfield Community School. The Chief Planning Adviser to the Committee reported that he had received a letter from the school proposing reduction of the number of parking bays associated with the proposal from 8 to 3.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission be granted for development by the County Council comprising the continued use of a temporary classroom unit for adult education classes, Brookfield Community School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, near Fareham (P/02/0907/CC) subject to the conditions specified in the report subject to the following amendments:-
(i) The addition of the words "and bank holidays" at the end of condition 4.
(ii) The addition of the following sentence at the end of condition 7 "Vegetation obstructing northern sight lines at the access should be cut back and maintained in this condition for the duration of the permission".
(iii) Amendment of condition 8 to read "......... shall have a passing bay constructed and surfaced in tarmac".
(iv) New condition 9 "The number of parking bays in association with the proposal will be reduced to three with two being for the use of adult learners with mobility difficulties".
126. NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE AT THE PETERSFIELD SCHOOL, CRANFORD ROAD, PETERSFIELD (F.21595/019/Reg3)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Executive (Item 6C in the Minute Book) on the Petersfield proposals. The Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee advised that a drawing in respect of revised access proposals had been received.
RESOLVED:
That, subject to no further issues being raised by the public in respect of the revised access proposals, planning permission be granted for development by the County Council comprising a new performing arts centre comprising: phase 1 - a new two storey drama block, with associated replacement car parking and landscaping works and phase 2 - a single storey extension to the music block with covered walkway linked to the new drama studio building at the Petersfield School, Cranford Road, Petersfield (F.21595/019/Reg3) subject to the conditions specified in the report subject to amendment of condition 5 to read "before work on the new development commences the modified vehicle access from the school onto Cranford Road including the widened internal school access road shall have been constructed".
127. SUBMISSION OF LIGHTING SCHEME AS REQUIRED BY CONDITION 17 OF PLANNING PERMISSION BDB44300, CHINEHAM ENERGY RECOVERY INCINERATOR, READING ROAD, CHINEHAM
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee (Item 7 in the Minute Book) on the Chineham energy recovery incinerator. It was reported that letters of objection had been received from Countrywatch, Chineham Parish Council and Newnham Parish Council and the suggestion had been made that the Committee should undertake a site visit before determining the matter. The Chief Adviser questioned the value of a site visit and felt that the existing Liaison Panel would be able to consider residual issues once the plant is in operation.
RESOLVED:
That, provided that the results from the consultation do not raise new issues not addressed in the report, determination of the lighting scheme for the Chineham energy recovery incinerator, as required by condition 17 of planning permission BDB 44300, be delegated to the Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee.
128. RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A WASTE TRANSFER STATION AT CASBROOK PARK, TIMSBURY (TVS 02799/22)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee (Item 8 in the Minute Book) on Casbrook Park.
RESOLVED:
That, subject to a legal agreement securing a financial contribution for highway purposes, planning permission in respect of the renewal of temporary permission for a waste transfer station at Casbrook Park, Timsbury (TVS02799/22) be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.
129. RETENTION OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS AT SCHOOL LANE, MIDDLE WALLOP (TVN08337/1)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser to the Committee (Item 10 in the Minute Book) on the Middle Wallop waste water treatment works. It was reported that a letter had been received from a resident complaining of noise generated in the past and in response the Chief Planning Adviser advised that recent measures undertaken had reduced the amount of noise. Further measures would be undertaken to reduce the amount of odour generated by the plant.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the retention of the waste water treatment works at School Lane, Middle Wallop (TVN08337/1) be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.
130. RETENTION OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE, PROVISION OF 3 METRE HIGH FENCE AND SITE AMENDMENTS AT THE HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE, FISHERY LANE, HAYLING ISLAND (02/58240/002)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee (Item 13 in the Minute Book) on the Hayling Island household waste recycling centre. It was reported that Havant Borough Council were being recommended not to raise any objection.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the retention of the household waste recycling centre, provision of a 3 metre high fence and site amendments at the centre, Fishery Lane, Hayling Island (02/58240/002) be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.
131. PROPOSED CONTINUED OPERATION OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE, GARNIER ROAD, WINCHESTER (W07271/09)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee (Item 14 in the Minute Book) on the Garnier Road recycling centre.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the continued operation of the household waste recycling centre at Garnier Road, Winchester (W07271/09) be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.
132. REVIEW OF THE PLANNING ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM IN ENGLAND
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee (Item 16 in the Minute Book) on a review of the planning enforcement system in England.
RESOLVED:
That the Executive Member for Environment be advised that the Regulatory Committee considers that the views set out in the report should be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister subject to additional suggestions that the fees for retrospective applications should be double the normal fees and that applications for extensions of time for temporary permissions should be submitted six months before a permission expires.
133. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SCHEDULE
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser to the Regulatory Committee (Item 17 in the Minute Book) on details of planning applications determined either by the County Planning Officer under delegated powers or by the Regulatory Committee, outstanding applications, enforcement action and other related development control matters.
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted.
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