Archived decisions
AT A MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on Wednesday 22 October 2003.
PRESENT:
Councillors: J.K. West (Chairman); Mrs S.E. Allbright; I.F.E. Beagley; F.J. Bright; J.V. Bryant; Mrs E.M. Byrom; C.R.H. Davidovitz; Mrs P.M. Devereux; A.G. Dowden; E.F. Gale; M.S. Geddes; A.R. Ludlow; R.C. McIntosh; R.H. Price; Sir James J. Scott; Mrs V. Steel; J.W. Stocks; Dr. J.G.L. Wall; Miss J.D. Wride.
Other Councillors attended during consideration of particular items as follows:- Councillor Mrs A.E. Bailey - items 236 and 240 and Councillor W.J. Filer - items 238 and 239 in these minutes.
233. 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.
234. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 September 2003 were confirmed by the Committee and signed by the Chairman.
235. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS
(i) An excellent tour of mineral and waste sites had been undertaken on 15 September 2003.
(ii) Councillors Bright, Glen and West were participating in a meeting about development control in the future New Forest National Park on 24 October.
(iii) Site visits, if necessary, would be held on 7 November prior to the meeting of the Committee to be held on 26 November 2003.
236. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSAL TO EXTINGUISH FOOTPATH 12, SPARSHOLT
Mr Marlow of the Ramblers' Association and Mr Bush made deputations on the proposal to extinguish footpath 12 at Sparsholt. The Committee then considered the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage (Item 5 in the Minute Book) on the proposal. The Director of Recreation and Heritage confirmed that the County has a duty to produce improvement plans for footpaths but a lack of funding precluded action being taken to extend the route of footpath 12 if it was felt that this course of action should be pursued.
RESOLVED:
That an order for the extinguishment of Sparsholt footpath 12 be not made.
237. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE EXCAVATION OF CLAY AND REINSTATEMENT OF THE LAND TO AGRICULTURE WITH NATURE CONSERVATION AND THE PROVISION OF AN ACCESS ROAD AT LAND ADJOINING THE BRICKWORKS, HONEY LANE, SELBORNE, ALTON (F20661/037, F20661/038/CMA, F20661/039/CMA)
Mr Ravenscroft, Mr Hewitt and Mr Wilson of consultants MJCA made deputations on the Selborne Brickworks application. The Committee then considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 7 in the Minute Book) on the matter. The Chief Planning Adviser advised that the site had had a chequered history and that remarks made about ownership should be disregarded. He confirmed that the principle of further extraction and traffic impact should be assessed; he felt that the increased area for excavation as compared with the development plan was reasonable whilst the proposal to construct a new access road should mitigate adverse traffic impact. Members expressed general support for the proposal but felt that the proposed period up until 31 December 2039 was excessive; in the light of these comments the Chief Planning Adviser proposed an end date of 31 December 2028 to secure continuity of clay supply.
RESOLVED:
(i) That planning permission in respect of the excavation of clay and reinstatement of the land to agriculture with nature conservation at land adjoining the Brickworks, Honey Lane, Selborne, Alton (F20661/037 and F20661/038/CMA) be granted subject to a successful conclusion to negotiations with the applicants about off site highway works and to the conditions specified in the report subject to the following amendments:
(a) Amendment of condition 1 to read "The extraction of clay and the deposit of waste shall cease and the site shall be restored to agriculture in accordance with the scheme approved under condition (13) by 31 December 2028 ........".
(b) Amendment of condition 4 to read "No clay shall be removed from the site other than that required for brickmaking at the adjacent Selborne Brickworks. The extent and location of stockpiles for the future restoration of the site shall be agreed in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority, the site being indicated by the cross hatched and the oblique hatched areas on the plan."
(ii) That planning permission in respect of the provision of an access road for the extension area at land north of Selborne Clay Pit, Honey Lane, Selborne, Alton. (F20661/036/CMA) be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.
238. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE TEMPORARY PERMISSION TO OPERATE A WASTE RECYCLING OPERATION, INVOLVING THE IMPORTATION OF WASTE MATERIAL, SCREENING AND CRUSHING OF PRE-SORTED MATERIAL TO PRODUCE SECONDARY AGGREGATE AND THE EXPORT OFF SITE OF BOTH PROCESSED AND NON-PROCESSABLE MATERIAL AT BORDON SANDPIT, SLEAFORD (F.20310/022/CMA)
Mr Davey, Mrs Lake, Dr. Roger Trout and Mr Levers of Voaden Sandbrook Limited made deputations in respect of the Bordon Sandpit application. The Committee then considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 8 in the Minute Book) on the matter. The Chief Planning Adviser reported that Dockenfield Parish Council had raised objection whilst the Environment Agency had recommended that permission be not granted until noise and dust problems had been addressed although they had not raised concerns about possible impact on water supplies. He understood the concerns of the public but stressed that the application differs from an earlier one in respect of which permission had been refused and was only for a temporary period. Common land was not a material consideration and could be looked at separately. Councillor Filer, the local Member, expressed opposition on the grounds of the application being a departure from policy, that the common land concerned should be taken account of, that future developments at the site could cause concern and that the Environment Agency is against the proposal.
RESOLVED:
(i) That planning permission in respect of a temporary permission to operate a waste recycling operation, involving the importation of waste material, screening and crushing of pre-sorted material to produce secondary aggregate and the export off site of both processed and non-processable material at Bordon Sandpit, Sleaford (F.20310/022/CMA) be refused on the grounds that the site does not meet the criteria in policy 46 (ii), (iii) and (iv) of the Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton Minerals and Waste Local Plan (1998).
(ii) That all necessary enforcement action (including possibly the issue of stop notices) be taken to secure the cessation of the operations, the subject of the application.
239. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF SAND EXTRACTION INVOLVING AN EXTENSION TO RABBITFIELD HILL SANDPIT, AT LAND NORTH OF THE RIFLE RANGE, BAIGENTS HILL, HEADLEY NEAR BORDON WITH RESTORATION TO AGRICULTURE AND WOODLAND (F20310/21)
Dr. Trout and Mr Davey made deputations in respect of the Rabbitfield Hill application. The Committee then considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 9 in the Minute Book) on the matter. The Chief Planning Adviser
drew attention to queries as to whether the operations amount to an extension to the former workings at Rabbitfield Hill; he felt that the site could be regarded as a satellite to the Grooms Farm operations. He felt that South East Water had misunderstood the application having objected on the basis that it disturbed the aquifer. He would, however, discuss protection of the water table with the Environment Agency. Councillor Filer, the local Member, questioned the need for the sand and was concerned that the proposal amounted to a departure from policy.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of sand extraction involving an extension to Rabbitfield Hill Sandpit on land north of the rifle range, Baigents Hill, Headley, near Bordon with restoration to agriculture and woodland be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report subject to the addition of an extra condition requiring that no working be undertaken below the water table and to detailed amendments to the wording of some of the conditions.
240. DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF A NEW NURSING CARE BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS AT WESTHOLME, 55 HARESTOCK ROAD, WINCHESTER (03/01870/HCS W03088/03)
Dr. Windram, Mr Dawson and Mr Collins made deputations in respect of the Westholme application. The Committee then considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 10 in the Minute Book) on the matter. The Chief Planning Adviser reported that it was proposed that some shallow rooted trees along the north side of the site could be removed and then replaced by re-planting; he would liaise with the contractors concerning the protection of trees to remain. Matters such as construction noise would be a management issue. The Chief Highways Adviser felt that the parking proposals were satisfactory and that warning signs about the works could be erected along Harestock Road. Councillor Mrs Bailey, the local Member, requested that a flexible approach be taken in respect of the trees.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission be granted for development by the County Council comprising a new nursing care building and associated works at Westholme, 55 Harestock Road, Winchester (03/01870/HCS W03088/03) subject to the conditions specified in the report subject to an additional condition requiring the consideration of alternative parking provision to avoid parking along Harestock Road by construction operatives during the construction period.
241. THE RESTORATION OF A FORMER REFUSE TIP TO AGRICULTURE AT THE FORMER REFUSE SITE, BUNNY LANE, TIMSBURY (TVS 00963/9)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 6 in the Minute Book) on Bunny Lane, Timsbury.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the restoration of a former refuse tip to agriculture at Bunny Lane, Timsbury (TVS 00963/9) be granted subject to the conditions specified in the report.
242. TWO CLASSROOM EXTENSION AND LIBRARY EXTENSION AT CHALKRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL, SULLIVAN ROAD, BRIGHTON HILL, BASINGSTOKE (BDB/56269)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 11 in the Minute Book) on Chalkridge Primary School, Basingstoke.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission be granted for development by the County Council comprising a two-classroom extension and library extension at Chalkridge Primary School, Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke (BDB/56269) subject to the conditions specified in the report.
243. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SCHEDULE
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 12 in the Minute Book) which provided an update on minerals and waste and County Council development applications since the last report to the Regulatory Committee.
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted.
244. THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DEVELOPMENT (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2003
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 13 in the Minute Book) on recent legislative changes that will have an impact on development control administration.
RESOLVED:
That the changes to the Town and Country Planning Development (General Development Procedure) (England) Order 2003 be noted.
245. REVISION TO THE LOCAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS DEALING WITH PLANNING MATTERS 1999
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Executive (Item 14 in the Minute Book) on proposed revisions to the Local Code of Conduct for Councillors and Officers dealing with Planning Matters 1999 and changes to the deputation procedure which would allow parish and district council representatives to address the Committee. The Chief Executive stressed the need for Members of the Committee to solely consider topographical aspects of sites during site visits.
Councillors Davidovitz, Mrs Allbright and Ludlow declared a personal interest in the matter being members of the Standards Committee.
RESOLVED:
(i) That the proposals as set out in the report be recommended to the Standards Committee for approval.
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