Archived decisions

AT A MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE of the HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on 15 October 2008.

PRESENT:

Chairman:

p Councillor R.C. McIntosh

Vice-Chairman

p Councillor I.F.E. Beagley

Councillors:

Councillor D. Wright attended for the item referred to in Minute 285.

276 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs. Dickens and Gillett.

277 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or 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, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with paragraph 12 of the Code. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate

278 MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 3 September 2008 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

279 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

The Chairman drew Members' attention to the fact that the Agenda for the next meeting on 26 November was likely to be long and that they should reserve all day for the meeting.

280 DEPUTATIONS

Members were reminded that they had approved a scheme which involved the suspension of Standing Order 21 to allow Members to ask questions of deputees for clarification of facts on an agenda item. Questions from Committee Members would be asked through the Chairman, who might seek the advice of the Committee's legal and other advisers as appropriate. The Chairman's decision on a question would be final. Local Members who requested to speak at the Committee might also be asked questions. The deputations at the meeting had been notified of these arrangements.

281 APPLICATION FOR A CONCRETE RECYCLING SITE TO RECYCLE CONCRETE WASTE INTO SECONDARY AGGREGATE AT C.A. STEVENS TRANSPORT, OLD STOCKBRIDGE ROAD, GRATELEY, NEAR ANDOVER (APPLICATION NO. 07/02133/CMAN) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF: TV237) (DECISION REFERENCE NO. 344)

It was reported that this application had been withdrawn by the applicant.

282 CONVERSION OF EXISTING FARM BUILDINGS TO CREATE NEW VISITORS' CENTRE, MUSEUM AND EDUCATION FACILITIES; REMOVAL OF MODERN LEAN-TO OUTSHOT AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS; CREATION OF NEW ACCESSIBLE WC AND ENTRANCE RAMP TO MUSEUM ON THE BASING HOUSE SITE AT BASING HOUSE AND GRANGE FARM, THE STREET, OLD BASING, BASINGSTOKE
(APPLICATION NOS: BDB/69385 FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT AND BDB/69386) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF: BAG 0005) (DECISION REFERENCE NO. 350)

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development (Item 7 in the Minute Book) in respect of the planning permission and listed building consent being sought at Basing House and Grange Farm, Old Basing.

Councillor B.T. Gurden declared a personal interest as he was a Member of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council for South East England.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Renwick; Mr. Colin Cook; and David Stevens and Rosey Marsh made deputations expressing concerns about various aspects of the proposed development, notably highway and pedestrian safety; privacy of adjoining residences; noise; and detriment to local amenities arising from increased visitor numbers passing through Grange Farm, The Street and Basing House. Peter James from the Museums Service made a deputation explaining the background to the application and the efforts made by the Museums Service to come up with solutions which would allay residents' concerns.

Standing Order 21 was suspended to allow questions of clarification of facts to be asked of the deputees.

The Committee considered the background to the proposal in the light of the factors referred to in the Head of Planning and Development's report and the various issues raised by local residents. They considered that it would be premature to take a decision on the application at this stage, because of the need to do further work on aspects such as pedestrian routes, traffic safety, road crossing points, intrusion, noise and overlooking problems for adjoining residents, and the number, scale and timing of the events envisaged. In particular they indicated they would like to see a noise management plan, together with a full assessment of the highways impact in terms of traffic and pedestrian volumes. It was therefore

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the applications at Basing House and Grange Farm, The Street, Old Basing be deferred for further information on the various aspects identified by the Committee and to enable a site visit to take place.

Voting: 12 in favour, 0 against.

At this point Cllr. J.K. West left the meeting.

283 HAMBLE COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE
(1) CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR ALL-WEATHER TENNIS COURTS WITH ASSOCIATED FLOODLIGHTS (APPLICATION NO: S/08/63459)
(2) CONSTRUCTION OF A SIXTH FORM EXTENSION (APPLICATION NO: S/08/63579) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF: EAE032) (DECISION REFERENCE NO. 345)

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development (Item 8 in the Minute Book) in respect of the planning permission being sought for tennis courts and a sixth form extension at Hamble Community Sports College. In response to questions the Head of Planning and Development explained that the proposals did not relate to the former caretaker's house, a cause of concern to some local residents. The future of that building was due to be clarified by the school and they would consult their neighbours on the way forward.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission in respect of:

(a) Construction of four all-weather tennis courts with associated floodlights and fencing (Application No. S/08/63459); and


(b) Construction of a sixth form extension (Application No. S/08/63579)

at Hamble Community Sports College, Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice be granted for the reasons set out in paragraph 4 of the report and subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

Voting: 11 in favour, 0 against

284 PERMANENT RETENTION OF EXISTING BUILDING FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY USE AT 118, ELIZABETH ROAD, WATERLOOVILLE (APPLICATION NO: 08/64708/002)
(COUNTY COUNCIL REF: HVG006) (DECISION REFERENCE NO. 346)

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development (Item 9 in the Minute Book) in respect of planning permission being sought for continued youth and community use of this property, which had previously been granted temporary planning permission for youth purposes. It was reported that some concerns had been expressed by local residents at noise, disturbance and anti-social behaviour caused by groups of youths congregating around the bus shelter behind the building. However, this did not appear to be directly related to the property's use as a youth centre and the Police had recorded only a low level of disruptive behaviour in the vicinity. Members expressed a hope that the building could be fully used and occupied, ideally for wider community, as well as youth purposes.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission in respect of the permanent retention of the existing building for youth and community use at 118 Elizabeth Road, Waterlooville (Application No. 08/64708/002) be granted for the reasons set out in paragraph 4 of the report and subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

Voting : 10 in favour, 1 abstaining, 0 against

285 FOOTPATH AT BRIDGEMARY SCHOOL, GOSPORT

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development (Item 10 in the Minute Book) on the proposal to rescind a previous decision made in January, 2005 that a Special Extinguishment Order should be made. Consideration of this item had been deferred by the Committee at their meeting in July, 2008 when they had asked for further information.

Councillor J.V. Bryant declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item in view of his acquaintance with the Police Officer working with the school on security of the site. He therefore left the meeting for this item.

Councillor D. Wright attended the meeting for this item as Local Member and drew attention to the extensive local opposition which now existed to the proposed closure of the path, which represented a vital and well-used link between two parts of the Bridgemary Community. Effective liaison between the school and the Police had led to a reduction in the extent of aggressive or disruptive behaviour and the problem was now seen to be under control. The school had recently been granted planning permission for a community building which provided for access to be gained from the footpath in question.

In view of the evidence of public opposition to closure, and the measures adopted by the school, it was

RESOLVED:

That the decision of the Committee on 5 January 2005 that a Special Extinguishment Order be made in relation to the footpath at Bridgemary School linking Nobes Avenue and Wych Lane, Gosport, be rescinded.

Voting: 10 in favour, 0 against.

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