Archived decisions

AT A MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on Wednesday 25 July 2007.

PRESENT:

Chairman:

p Councillor P. A. Heath

Vice-Chairman:

p Councillor I. F. E. Beagley

Councillors:

Also in attendance:

Councillor Charlotte Bailey for Item 6 and Jackie Porter for Item 7.

130. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

An apology for absence was received from Councillor B. T. Gurden.

131. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members were mindful that, where they believed that 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.

132. MINUTES

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 27 June 2007 were confirmed by the

Committee and signed by the Chairman.

133. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

The Chairman reported that the visit to a reference site arrangement to see tyre

processing will take place on 9 August which the Vice-Chairman will be attending

together with the Local Member, Councillor R. J. Perry. Any requests from

Members to join the visit are to be directed to Richard Read, Environment

Department.

Members requested that drawings be included as much as possible in agenda

papers to aid clarification of proposals.

149. PROPOSED PARK AND RIDE CAR PARK WITH CENTRAL

AMENITIES BUILDING, LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND EARTH

BUNDS AT ITCHEN FARM, WINCHESTER (ALSO KNOWN AS THE

`TARMAC SITE' ADJACENT TO JUNCTION 11 OF THE M3, WITH

MAIN ACCESS OFF THE HOCKLEY LINK ROUNDABOUT AND

SECONDARY ACCESS OFF OTTERBOURNE ROAD (APPLICATION

NO. 07/00997/HCS;W20607) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF. WRH007)

Mr Jeremy Dolphin on behalf of Compton and Shawford Parish Council,

Councillor Eleanor Bell, District Council Ward Member for Compton and

Otterbourne Ward, Messrs T. Geddes, Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of

Winchester and Sir Christopher Bellamy made deputations in respect of this item.

Councillor Charlotte Bailey also attended the meeting and spoke as Local Member

supporting the proposals for a further park and ride in Winchester but asked the

Committee to satisfy itself on landscaping and lighting issues.

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 6 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission for an 864 space park and

ride car park with central amenities building, landscaping, planting and earth

bunds at Itchen Farm, Winchester (locally known as the `Tarmac site') adjacent to

Junction 11 of the M3.

Standing Order 21 was suspended to allow questions of clarification of facts to be

asked of the deputees.

The Chief Planning Adviser advised that since the publication of the report

27 further letters of support had been received from residents in Compton and

Councillor George Beckett, Leader of Winchester City Council supporting the

proposals for a Park and Ride car park at Itchen Farm. The application would

reduce the pressure on the Bushfield roundabout and make for a more satisfactory

traffic situation facilitating reduced parking in Winchester and allowing for

improved bus services. Further that Policy W4 of the Winchester Local Plan states

that the need for a park and ride has already been established by the development

plan.

In considering the application, the Committee noted issues of the need for a south

park and ride car park, visual impact particularly from the west, impacts of

lighting and traffic impact from the M3 and local roads. Members noted that

reduced down lighters would be installed to reduce the spill from the site and

mass planting including some evergreen plants around the edge of the site

In response to a Member question about appropriate protection measures for bats

and badgers, the Chief Planning Adviser reported that Condition (12) relating to

nature conservation would cover this issue.

In response to a Member question about Condition (11) on landscaping for 5

years, the Chief Planning Adviser agreed that there was a need for a longer term

Landscape Management Plan for over the 5 year limit.

Members considered that there was a need to encourage planning for safety and

how the site is used by the emergency services and the Chief Planning Adviser

advised that notes would be included on the Decision Notice about management

issues such as security, protection from vandalism or misuse of area when closed

to cars overnight.

Members considered that Condition (10) on lighting should be amended to control

the hours of illumination.

RESOLVED:

That, subject to the completion of the departure procedures, planning permission

in respect of the proposed park and ride car park with central amenities building,

landscaping, planting and earth bunds at Itchen Farm (also known as the `Tarmac

site') adjacent to Junction 11 of the M3, with main access off the Hockley Link

roundabout and secondary access off Otterbourne Road (Application No.

07/00997/HCS W20607) (County Council Ref. WRH007) be granted for the

reason set out in the report, subject to conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the

report, the amendment to Condition (10) as detailed above, the amendment to

Condition (11) requiring a longer term Landscape Management Plan and notes on

the Consent Form concerning management issues.

135. CHANGE OF USE FOR LAND TO BE LEASED BY SOUTHERN WATER,

CONSTRUCTION OF A CONTROL BUILDING TO HOUSE MOTOR

CONTROL CENTRE, BLOWERS AND GENERATOR, PRIMARY TANK,

BIOZONE, HUMUS TANK AND BOUNDARY FENCE AT AVINGTON

PARK(APPLICATION NO. 07/01310/HCS)

(COUNTY COUNCIL REF. WR209)

Mr Ken Thomas representing the residents of Avington, Councillor Penny

Flemons and Mr Nick Gillott of 4Delivery on behalf of the applicant made

deputations in respect of this item.

Mr Ken Thomas circulated an email received from the Environment Agency for

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight concerning pollution incidents affecting the River

Itchen and the water quality within the river.

Councillor Jackie Porter also attended the meeting and spoke as Local Member

objecting to the impacts of the proposal on the locality.

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 7 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission to construct a wastewater

treatment plant in the grounds of Avington Park, Avington. Currently wastewater

is being discharged into the River Itchen without adequate treatment.

Standing Order 21 was suspended to allow questions of clarification of facts to be

asked of the deputees.

In considering the application, the Committee noted the issues of need: because

some villagers are discharging waste water into the River Itchen: location because

the plant would be located at a low point in the village: concerns about the site

being adjacent to the village church which is a Grade I listed building and actively

used: noise generated by the pumps and blowers within the building which could

be acoustically managed: possible odour when the tanks are emptied and the

historic setting in a Conservation Area.

Members noted that there had been a challenge by a 3^rd party about the accuracy of

the applicant's application and the height of the fence. Members were further

concerned about the trees on site, particularly the Sycamore tree which would not

be felled. The County Council's Arboriculturist was satisfied that there was not an

overwhelming need to retain the tree.

The Chief Planning Adviser advised that a total of 26 letters of objection had been

received. In response to a Member question about Condition (3) relating to the

hours of working, the Chief Planning Adviser advised that the condition could be

amended so that the routine maintenance works would only be carried out with

7 days prior operation consultation with the Church Manager.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission for a change of use for land to be leased by Southern

Water, construction of a control building to house motor control centre, blowers

and generator, primary tank, biozone, humus tank and boundary fence at Avington

Park, Winchester (Application No. 07/01310/HCS) (County Council Ref. WR209)

be refused on the grounds that: it would have an adverse impact on the setting of a

Grade I listed building and: would have an adverse impact on the Conservation

Area owing to the size and scale of the proposal.

136. PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS BY INFILLING WITH

INERT WASTES AT RAGLINGTON FARM ESTATE, BOTLEY ROAD,

SHEDFIELD (APPLICATION NO. 07/01242/HCS)

(COUNTY COUNCIL REF. WR015)

This item was withdrawn.

137. ENLARGEMENT OF RECYCLING CENTRE COMPRISING ERECTION

OF A BUILDING, WALLS, HARDSTANDINGS, REMODELLING OF

LAND LEVELS, INSTALLATION OF PLANT AND MACHINERY,

OUTSIDE PROCESSING OF CONCRETE (CRUSHING FOR 28 DAYS

ONLY) AND WOOD SHREDDING, STORAGE OF INERT SCREEN

MATERIALS, SKIPS AND PORTALOOS AND ASSOCIATED PARKING

ON LAND AT BUILDING 1 AND 2 AND LAND TO THE NORTH-EAST

OF THE WASTE CENTRE, YOKESFORD HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,

YOKESFORD HILL, BELBINS, ROMSEY

Messrs Jon Dunman, Andy Partridge from Southern Planning Practice Limited,

Philip Liddell and Tony Cuderford from Romsey Chamber of Commerce made

deputations in respect of this item.

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 10 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission for the enlargement of the

existing recycling centre comprising erection of a building, walls, hardstandings,

remodelling of land levels, installation of plant and machinery, outside processing

of concrete (crushing for 28 days only) and wood shredding, storage of inert

screen materials, skips and, portaloos and associated parking on land at Building 1

and 2 and to the north-east of the Waste Centre at Yokesford Hill Industrial Estate,

Yokesford Hill, Belbins, Romsey.

Standing Order 21 was suspended to allow questions of clarification of facts to be

asked of the deputees.

In considering the application, Members noted issues of landscape, highways,

amenity, need and the part departure from the development plan. Michelmersh

and Braishfield Parish Councils had objected to the proposals on the grounds of

noise. Councillor Perry as Local Member had indicated that he was satisfied with

the noise output. The Minerals and Waste Core Strategy had identified the need for

this particular type of recycling. One of the main issues associated with the site

was highways and the increased traffic generated from the site. Members noted

that there would be a 50% increase in lorries although traffic would be directed in

4 different directions and that there is continuing pressure for this type of activity

and therefore a contribution to the highway works and an additional condition

requiring lorry traffic management plan on site to control lorries from the site

would be required.

Members were concerned about the start times of the concrete crusher and felt

there was a need to address lorry speeds accessing the site through a lorry

management plan. It was agreed that Condition (3) should be amended to restrict

the concrete crusher to operate 0800 - 1900 hours Monday to Friday only except in

emergencies. Members were advised that a £10,000 financial contribution towards

improving the local road network had been agreed.

Councillor Cooper, as Local Member expressed concern about the wider

implications on site and the collateral damage in respect of the access roads in the

area. Members agreed to set up a Liaison Panel comprising local residents, the

local Member and Councillor Cooper to ensure adequate monitoring of the site.

RESOLVED:

That subject to a £10,000 highway contribution being received for local road

improvements and maintenance, permission for the enlargement of a recycling

centre comprising erection of a building, walls, hardstandings, remodelling of land

levels, installation of plant and machinery, outside processing of concrete

(crushing for 28 days only) and wood shredding, storage of inert screen materials,

skips and portaloos and associated parking on land at Building 1 and Building 2

and land to the north-east of the Waste Centre, Yokesford Hill Industrial Estate,

Yokesford Hill, Belbins, Romsey (Application No. 07/01429/CMAS) be granted,

subject to the conditions specified in Appendix 1 to the report, the amendment to

Condition (3) as detailed above and the establishment of a Liaison Panel to

monitor the operation of the site.

138. CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE KIOSK AND

VENT PIPE AS PART OF A SCHEME TO PREVENT INTERNAL SEWER

FLOODING TO TWO PROPERTIES AT NORFOLK HOUSE, 1 ROMSEY

ROAD, WINCHESTER

(APPLICATION NO. 07/01064/HCS) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF. WR027)

Mr Nick Gillott of 4Delivery made a deputation on behalf of the applicant.

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 11 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission to construct a new Motor

Control Centre Kiosk and vent pipe as part of a scheme to prevent internal sewer

flooding to two properties in Winchester.

Standing Order 21 was suspended to allow questions of clarification of facts to be

asked of the deputees.

In considering the application, the Committee noted issues of design and traffic

management.

Councillor Mrs Dickens advised that Councillor Mrs Peskett as Local Member

was satisfied with the proposal.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission for the construction of a new Motor Control Centre and

vent pipe as part of a scheme to prevent internal sewer flooding to two properties

at Norfolk House, 1 Romsey Road, Winchester be granted for the reason specified

in the report and subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

139. FORMATION OF AN INCINERATOR BOTTOM ASH CONDITIONING

AND PROCESSING FACILITY FOR TEMPORARY PERIOD AT BLUE

HAZE LANDFILL, VERWOOD ROAD (b3081) RINGWOOD

(APPLICATION NO. 07/90181) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF. NF105)

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 12 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission for a bottom ash

conditioning and processing facility within the Blue Haze Landfill site,

Verwood Road, Ringwood. The proposal is for a temporary period of five years to

allow time to secure and develop a long term facility.

In considering the application, the Committee considered issues of the need for an

incinerator bottom ash conditioning facility, the traffic and the amenity proposals.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission in respect of the formation of an incinerator bottom ash

conditioning and processing facility for a temporary period at Blue Haze Landfill,

Ringwood Road (B3081), Ringwood (Application No. 07/90181) be granted for

the reason set out in the report and subject to the conditions in Appendix 1 to the

report and an informative on the Decision Notice requiring consultation with the

Jewish Authorities in view of the site being situated in the vicinity of an old

Jewish cemetery.

140. TEMPORARY WASTE TRANSFER STATION AT BLUE HAZE

LANDFILL, VERWOOD ROAD, RINGWOOD

(APPLICATION NO. 07/90182) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF. NF105)

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 13 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission for a temporary waste

transfer station at Blue Haze Landfill, Verwood Road, Ringwood.

In considering the application, the Committee considered issues of landscape,

amenity, highways and traffic.

RESOLVED:

That permission for a Temporary Waste Transfer Station at Blue Haze Landfill,

Verwood Road, Ringwood (Application No. 07/90182) be granted subject to

conditions in Appendix 1 to the report.

141. NON COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING PERMISSION

NO. 06/88024 FOR A REVISED WORKING AND PHASING SCHEME AT

BLUE HAZE LANDFILL, VERWOOD ROAD, RINGWOOD

(APPLICATION NO. 07/90183) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF. NF105)

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 14 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission for non compliance with

Condition 3 of Planning Permission No. 06/88024 for a revised working and

phasing scheme at Blue Haze Landfill, Verwood Road, Ringwood.

In considering the application, the Committee considered the issues of amenity,

landscape and the restoration timetable.

RESOLVED:

That, subject to permission for the bottom ash conditioning and processing being

granted (Application No. 07/90181), permission for non-compliance with

Condition 3 of Planning Permission No. 06/88024 for a revised working and

phasing scheme at Blue Haze Landfill, Verwood Road, Ringwood (Application

No. 07/90183) be granted subject to conditions in Appendix 1 of the report.

142. DEMOLITION OF EXISTING KITCHEN AND STORES TO BUILD A

NEW SINGLE STOREY HALL WITH ASSOCIATED

ACCOMMODATION AT BREAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

PRIMARY SCHOOL, SALISBURY ROAD, BREAMORE

(APPLICATION NO. 07/90073)(COUNTY COUNCIL REF. NFE013)

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Adviser (Item 8 in the

Minute Book) on an application for planning permission for the demolition of an

existing kitchen and stores and the construction of a new single storey hall with

associated accommodation, provision of a new internal link and relocating the

existing hard play area at Breamore Church of England Primary School, Salisbury

Road, Breamore.

In considering the application, the Committee noted that New Forest District

Council had objected to the proposals on the grounds of the size of the building.

Members noted issues of size of extension, loss of willow trees, the effect on the

conservation area and traffic circulation.

In response to a Member question about bats the Chief Planning Adviser advised

that if bats were found a licence would be needed from Natural England before

works could proceed and agreed that an informative note be added to the Decision

Notice to that effect.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted for the reason set out in the report, subject to

the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

143. APPLICATION FOR A MAP MODIFICATION ORDER FOR THE

ADDITION TO THE DEFINITIVE MAP OF FOOTPATHS NORTH OF

EARNLEY ROAD, AT SANDY POINT, HAYLING ISLAND

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

(Item 15 in the Minute Book) on an application for a Map Modification Order for

the addition to the Definitive Map of footpaths north of Earnley Road, at

Sandy Point, Hayling Island.

RESOLVED:

That an Order be made adding to the definitive map footpaths in Hayling Island in

the Borough of Havant, on the lines of Paths 1-6 as shown on the plan attached to

the report, on the grounds that they are reasonably alleged to subsist.

144. APPLICATION FOR A MAP MODIFICATION ORDER TO ADD A

FOOTPATH FROM THE WELLINGTON ARMS TO FOOTPATH 22, IN

THE PARISH OF BAUGHURST

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

(Item 16 in the Minute Book) on an application for a Map Modification Order for

the addition of a footpath from the Wellington Arms to Footpath 22 in the Parish of

Baughurst.

The Committee noted that Councillor Mrs M. J. Tucker, the Local Member

supported the proposals.

Members agreed that an informative note be added stating that Hampshire County

Council has no intention of changing the nature of the highway.

RESOLVED:

(i) That Hampshire County Council accepts that the claimed route forms part of the

Highway known and recorded on the County's List of Streets, as Baughurst

Road (C101).

(ii) That the application for a Map Modification Order to add a footpath from the

Wellington arms to Footpath 22, in the Parish of Baughurst, be refused.

(iii) That the Parish Council be informed that Hampshire County Council has no

intention of changing the nature of the highway, ie no tarmac.