Archived decisions
ITEM 2
AT A MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on Wednesday 16 February, 2005.
PRESENT:
Councillors: J.K. West (Chairman); Mrs. S.E. Allbright; Mrs. P.G. Banks; R.J. Baulk; I.F.E. Beagley; F.J. Bright; J.V. Bryant; Ann Buckley; Mrs P.M. Devereux; E.F. Gale; D. Gillett; A.R. Ludlow; P. Luffman; R.H. Price; Sir James J. Scott; Mrs. V. Steel;
J.W. Stocks; Dr. J.G.L. Wall.
388 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.
389 MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 5 January, 2005 were confirmed by the Committee and signed by the Chairman.
390 COUNCILLOR DON ALLEN
The Committee stood in silence for Councillor Don Allen, who had recently died.
391 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATION
The Chairman welcomed Councillor Mrs Ann Buckley and on behalf of the Committee expressed thanks for the work of Councillor Mrs. Holden-Brown during her period of service.
392 DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE CHANGE OF USE FROM INDUSTRIAL LAND TO A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION RECYCLING FACILITY AT INDUSTRIAL LAND OFF THE AVENUE, LASHAM, NR. ALTON (BDB/59555)
The Chief Planning Adviser described the application and drew attention to existing industrial uses on the area of land, the subject of the application, common land issues, and the nearest woodland and houses; and that the development would generate 25 lorry loads per day. 69 letters of objection had been received prior to the report being written and subsequently further letters had been received which raised no new points. In planning terms there was only one major issue to be considered, that being noise, and the noise consultant who had been employed had advised that even with mitigation measures, problems would be caused to two nearby dwellings.
Mr. Croll, Chairman of Weston Patrick Parish Meeting, Mr. Newton, Mr. Nonebel on behalf of Shaldon Parish Council, Mr. McGinn, Mr. Covac, Lesley Ellis, Mr. Neale, representing local residents and Mr. Coe of Cirrus Consultancy, on behalf of the applicants, made deputations in respect of the application. The Committee subsequently considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 6 in the Minute Book) on the matter.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the change of use from industrial land to a construction and demolition recycling facility at industrial land off the Avenue, Lasham, Near Alton (BDB/59555) be refused for the reason specified in the report.
393 SITE INSPECTION BRIEFING NOTES
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 7 in the Minute Book) on briefing notes prepared for Member site inspections.
RESOLVED:
That the format for site visit reports outlined in paragraphs 3.4 to 3.6 of the report and illustrated in the Appendix be adopted for the purposes of improving awareness and understanding of the development control service and referred to in the agreed local code of conduct for dealing with planning matters.
394 DEPUTATION IN RESPECT OF THE RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION 03/00503/CMA AT PICEES LAND, WELSH DRIVE, BRAMSHILL (04/02823/CMA)
The Chief Planning Adviser introduced the report on the renewal of planning permission at Picees Land and drew particular attention to the proposed restoration of the area to heathland. Mr. Todd, the Chairman of Eversley Parish Council, then made a deputation on the matter. The Committee then considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 5 in the Minute Book). The Chief Planning Adviser noted that in his deputation Mr. Todd had suggested some amendments to the proposed conditions and reasons and he felt that with the exception of a minor alteration to condition 14, these should be discussed with the Chairman.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the renewal of planning permission 03/00503/CMA at Picees Land, Welsh Drive, Bramshill (04/02823/CMA) be granted for the reasons specified in the report and subject to the conditions specified in the report subject to the final wording of conditions 1 and 2 being agreed by the Chairman and to the amendment of condition 14 to read, "Prior to development commencing, details of the protection of footpath 10 and bridleway 11 and their users shall be submitted...".
395 DEPUTATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE EXTENSION OF A TEMPORARY PERMISSION FOR CONSTRUCTION WASTE RECYCLING AT LAND ADJOINING SELBORNE BRICKWORKS, HONEY LANE, SELBORNE (F20661/042/CMA)
The Chief Planning Adviser introduced the Selborne report and advised that he was mindful of traffic problems in the vicinity of the site and was recommending continuation of recycling until the end of October 2005 with exportation of material being restricted to that required for the construction of the new access road and for infilling and restoring the existing brickworks clay pit only.
Mr. Ravenscroft and Mr. Higgins of TJ Landfill Limited then made deputations in respect of the application. The Committee then considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 10 in the Minute Book) on the matter.
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the extension of a temporary permission for construction waste recycling at land adjoining Selborne Brickworks, Honey Lane, Selborne (F20661/042/CMA) be granted for the reasons specified in the report and subject to the conditions specified therein.
396 THE BUILDING OF A DEDICATED CYCLE ROUTE FROM FLETCHER'S FIELD TO THE PORTSMOUTH ROAD, ACROSS OPEN SPACE LAND KNOWN AS FLETCHERS FIELD, AT LAND AT FLETCHERS FIELD, LIPHOOK (F21721/004/CMA)
The Chief Planning Adviser introduced the report on the matter and reported that the proposal had attracted a measure of support. Mr. Walters then made a deputation in respect of the matter subsequent to which the Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 11 in the Minute Book)
RESOLVED:
That planning permission in respect of the building of a dedicated cycle route from Fletchers Field to the Portsmouth Road, across open space land known as Fletcher's Field at land at Fletchers Field, Liphook (F21721/004/CMA) be granted for the reasons specified in the report and subject to the conditions specified therein, subject to the amendment of condition 2 to read, "Before development commences, details of construction, including levels and of the following aspects of the development ..."
397 CHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURE TO SKIP HIRE AND ASSOCIATED RECYCLING OPERATION (IN RETROSPECT) AT MANOR FARM, MONK SHERBORNE, TADLEY (BDB/59091)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 8 in the Minute Book) on Manor Farm, Monk Sherborne.
RESOLVED:
That, subject to the carrying out of access visibility improvements and either an agreement for offsite highway works to improve opportunities for passing facilities on Flat Firs or a restriction on total movements from the site for all uses, planning permission in respect of the change of use from agricultural to skip hire and associated recycling operation (in retrospect) at Manor Farm, Monk Sherborne, Tadley (BDB/59091) be granted for the reason specified in the report and subject to the conditions specified therein.
398 DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND ERECTION OF NEW BUILDING, UPGRADE OF EXISTING HARDSTANDING AND INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM AT THE SCRAP YARD, BISHOPS LANE, SHIRRELL HEATH (04/03023/HCS W13753/01)
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
399 MEMBER PROTOCOL FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING MATTERS
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 12 in the Minute Book) on a Member protocol for the consideration of planning matters.
RESOLVED:
That the Member protocol attached as an Appendix to the report be adopted for the purpose of establishing the procedures to be followed in determining planning applications and considering other development control matters.
400 COMMITTEE TOURS
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 13 in the Minute Book) on the annual tours to be undertaken by the Regulatory Committee. During the discussion it was suggested that the footpath at Bridgemary School, Gosport should be viewed and support was expressed for a visit to the Key Lane, Gosport Recycling facility as suggested in the report.
RESOLVED:
(i) That the suggested visits outlined in the report, together with Bridgemary School, Gosport footpath be included in this year's Regulatory Committee's tours.
(ii) That the Chief Planning Adviser makes the appropriate arrangements.
401 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SCHEDULE
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 14 in the Minute Book) which provided an update on the progress of County Council and minerals and waste development applications, planning/enforcement appeals and notice of permissions about to expire. The Committee offered its congratulations to the officers on achieving a 92% determination rate within 13 weeks of major planning applications during the fourth quarter of 2004.
402 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE DOWN END GREEN WASTE COMPOSTING SITE LIAISON PANEL
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Bryant be appointed Chairman of the Down End Green Waste Composting Site Liaison Panel.
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