Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Environment

14 September 2004

Consents: Stone Pier Yard - Statutory Duties of the
Harbour Authority

Report of the Director of Environment

Item 2

Contact: Tony Clatworthy, tel: 01489 576387

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

      (i) that the application by Warsash Marine for harbour works in the

      Navigation of the River Hamble, permitting Warsash Marine to modernise, extend and relocate its pontooning at Stone Pier Yard, be refused, and

      (ii) that delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment to determine any subsequent application which addresses the reason for refusal, subject to no new objections being received.

2. Reason for refusal

2.1 The loss of the secondary channel poses an unacceptable risk to `tenders' and small craft during periods of higher tidal flow.

2.2 This report has been circulated to Members of the River Hamble Harbour Management committee. Any significant comments will be reported at the meeting.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 To extend the pontoon.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin