AT A MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester, on Wednesday 8 June 2005.

PRESENT:

Councillors: P. Heath (Chairman); F. Allgood; J.V. Bryant; M. Cooper; Mrs P.M. Devereux; Mrs P. Dickens; A. Evans; D. Gillett; Jo Kelly; R.H.Price; S.Reid

1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should normally declare at the time of the debate their interest, and having regards 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 is discussed.

2. MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting held on 27 April 2005 were confirmed by the Committee and signed by the Chairman.

3. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

(i) Annual Members Planning Tours

The Chairman announced the arrangements for the Annual Members' Planning Tours for 6 July and 16 September 2005, as agreed at a previous meeting. As the majority of Members were unable to confirm their attendance for the July tour, it was agreed that an alternative date would be arranged.

(ii) Mineral and Waste Planning website

It was noted that a demonstration of the Minerals and Waste Planning website would be given to Members after the meeting.

(iii) Village Greens Members' Training Event

Members were reminded of the Village Green training event which would take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 20 July 2005.

4. MEMBERS' QUESTIONS

Item withdrawn.

5. DEPUTATION IN RESPECT OF A CLAIM FOR THE ADDITION TO THE DEFINITIVE MAP OF A BRIDLEWAY IN THE PARISH OF CORHAMPTON AND MEONSTOKE

Mrs S. Walker made a deputation for the addition of bridleway rights over a public footpath in the Parish of Corhampton and Meonstoke.


The Committee then considered the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage (Item 6 in the Minute Book) on the proposed bridleway in the Parish of Corhampton and Meonstoke. The Director of Recreation and Heritage confirmed that user evidence was low and the quality of evidence weak: within the relevant 20 year period 1970 to 1990 only five users had 20 years use and between 1978 to 1998 only three had the full 20 years use. Efforts had been made to discover other users but none had been confirmed. In view of the very low volume of use it was felt that the statutory requirement that the route had been enjoyed by the public for a full period of 20 years could not be satisfied.

RESOLVED:

That the application for a Map Modification Order to add to the Definitive a bridleway in the Parish of Corhampton and Meonstoke be refused.

6. CLAIM FOR THE ADDITION TO THE DEFINITIVE MAP OF A BRIDLEWAY BETWEEN BOARHUNT FOOTPATH NO. 1 AND HUNDRED ACRES, BOARHUNT

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage (Item 7 in the Minute Book) on a proposed bridleway between Boarhunt Footpath No. 1 and Hundred Acres, Boarhunt.

RESOLVED:

That the application for a Map Modification Order to add to the Definitive Map a bridleway between Boarhunt footpath no. 1 and Hundred Acres, Boarhunt be refused.

7. VARIATION OF CONDITION 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 94/00395/CMA AND CONDITION 4 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 96/00710/CMA TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF WORKING AT STAR HILL WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY, HARTLEY WINTNEY (APPLICATION NO. 05/00685/CMA)

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 8 in the Minute Book) on the Star Hill Waste Transfer Facility.

The Chief Planning Adviser informed Members that Condition 1 (iii) was incorrectly worded and should be amended for clarity.

RESOLVED:

That, subject to the amendment of Condition 1 (iii) to include "hours of 0800 to 1800 on public holidays', planning permission in respect of variation of Condition 5 of 94/00395/CMA and Condition 4 of 96/00710/CMA to extend the hours of working at Star Hill Waste Transfer Facility, Hartley Wintney be granted for the reasons specified in the report and subject to the conditions therein.

8. DEPUTATION IN RESPECT OF A PROPOSED WASTE TRANSFER

STATION (ASBESTOS) COMPRISING TWO INDIVIDUAL SEALED

CONTAINERS AT MERRYHILL HOUSE, BUDDS LAND, ROMSEY

(APPLICATION TVS 10630)

Councillor Cooper declared a personal interest as he had been present at the Planning Committee of Test Valley Borough Council when the matter was previously considered. He withdrew from the committee room, whilst the item was considered.

Mr D. Mulcahy , Director of Merryhill Envirotec Limited, made a deputation in support of his company's application for a waste transfer station at Merryhill House, Budds Lane, Romsey. The Committee then considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser ( Item 9 in the Minute Book) on the matter. The Chief Planning Adviser reported that Test Valley Borough Council and the Environment Agency raised no objections, although the Agency would need to issue a waste management licence.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission in respect of a Waste Transfer Station (asbestos) comprising two individual sealed containers at Merryhill Envirotec Limited, Merryhill House, Budds Lane, Romsey (TVS 10630) be granted for reasons specified in the report and subject to conditions specified therein.

9. CHANGE OF USE FROM A SCRAPYARD TO A WASTE TRANSFER STATION AT PEGHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FONTLEY ROAD, FUNTLEY (APPLICATION NO. 05/00504/HCS W03395/10)

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser ( Item 10 in the Minute book) on the application to change the use from a scrapyard to a waste transfer station at Pegham Industrial Estate, Fontley Road, Funtley. The Chief Planning Adviser reported that a resident living in a mobile home adjoining the site had not been correctly notified of the proposed change of use, due to his address having been wrongly registered on the Post Office database. After discovering the omission, the resident had been given the opportunity to submit his objections.

Councillor Allgood sought clarification of the submitted application plan, which seemed to indicate two waste transfer stations on the site. He enquired whether it would be possible to site the new building further away from the adjoining resident to obviate any noise or dust problems that might arise.

Members agreed that the report be deferred to enable new evidence to be brought forward.

RESOLVED:


That the application be deferred to enable new evidence to be brought forward to clarify the application site.

10. REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING JUNIOR SCHOOL AND SINGLE STOREY

EXTENSION TO COMBINE PREVIOUS INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS INTO A 1FE PRIMARY AT WATERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHFORD CRESCENT, HYTHE (APPLICATION NO. 84185)

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 11 in the Minute Book) on the refurbishment of and single storey extension to Waterside Primary School, Ashford Crescent, Hythe.

During the course of discussion of this item, the Committee adjourned for three minutes to enable the Members to inspect the plans.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted in respect of refurbishment of the existing Junior School and single storey extension to combine previous Infant and Junior schools into a 1 Form Entry Primary at Waterside Primary School, Ashford Crescent, Hythe (Application No. 84185) for reasons specified in the report and subject to the conditions specified therein.

11. DRAIN AND RAISE AN EXISTING AREA OF PERMANENTLY SATURATED

GROUND TO FORM A NATURALLY UNDULATING SWARD FOR

FORMAL EQUINE GRAZING AT RUSHCROFT, MOUNT PLEASANT LANE, SWAY, LYMINGTON (APPLICATION NO. 84535)


This item was withdrawn from the Agenda.

12. SITE LIAISON PANELS

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 13 in the Minute Book) on the continued support for local Site Liaison Panels, which comprise representatives of local communities, operating companies and the regulatory authorities.

RESOLVED:

(i) That the continuation of the Site Liaison Panels be endorsed, pending a report on their role and function to be brought to the Committee at a later date.

(ii) That the Chairmen of the Site Liaison Panels be appointed as follows:

Southleigh Landfill Site, Havant (Onyx) -Councillor Gillett

Wallington Depot, Fareham (SITA) -Councillor Bryant

Blackbushe Metals, Yateley (Sims Metal UK) -Councillor Collett

Manor Farm/Efford, Pennington (Onyx/New Milton Sand and Ballast) Councillor Mrs Banks

Bleak Hill, Harbridge (Cemex, formerly RMC) -Councillor Mrs Banks

Mount Pleasant, Sway (New Milton Sand and Ballast) - Councillor Evans

Mockbeggar, Ibsley (Tarmac) -Councillor Mrs Banks

Squabb Wood, Embley (Viridor) -Councillor Perry

Chineham Energy Recovery Incinerator (Onyx) -Councillor Mrs Still

Marchwood Energy Recovery Incinerator (Onyx) -Councillor Bryant

Selborne Brickworks Landfill (T J Landfill) - Councillor Gillett

Blackmoor Estate, Blackmoor (Williams of Bordon/Blackmoor Estate) -

Councillor Gillett

Fair Oak Landfill, Fair Oak (SITA) - Councillor Allgood

New Farm, South Warnborough (Basingstoke Skip Hire) - Councillor Jo Kelly

Managed by Operator, Chaired by County Council:

Kingsley Quarry, Kingsley (Tarmac) - Councillor Kemp-Gee

Down End Farm, Fareham (Onyx) - Councillor Bryant

Not Managed or Chaired by County Council

Manor Farm, Finchampstead (Cemex, formerly RMC) - Councillor Simpson (as

attendee)