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AT A MEETING of the REGULATORY COMMITTEE of the HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on 2 September 2009.

PRESENT:

Chairman:

a Councillor R.C. McIntosh

Vice-Chairman

p Councillor I.F.E. Beagley

Councillors:

COUNCILLOR I. F. E. BEAGLEY IN THE CHAIR

COUNCILLOR G. M. HOCKLEY - VICE-CHAIRMAN

23. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors J. V. Bryant,

S. James, R. C McIntosh, R H. Price and J. K. West.

24. 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, 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 debate.

25. MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 29 July 2009 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Arising thereon:

Minute 16 Proposed South East Hampshire Rapid Bus Transit Phase I Fareham to Gosport from Redlands Lane, Fareham South via disused railway corridor to Military Road, Gosport (Application No. P/09/0278/CC; KC17678) (County Council Ref: FAH004; GPH002)

Councillor Mrs Bailey enquired about the additional condition agreed at the last meeting for the Rapid Transit application and asked that a copy be circulated to Members. The Head of Planning and Development said he would provide Members with the decision notices.

26. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Chairman advised that arrangements have been made for a Members' training event on planning. It will commence at 10am on Wednesday 14 October 2009. Venue to be confirmed. All Members are urged to attend the training . Since the last major event two years ago, the Local Government Association (LGA) have re-issued guidance on probity and planning. The training will be an opportunity for new Members to become familiar with the guidance and other current issues and for existing Members to update themselves on planning legislation.

27. 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 the deputees. Standing Order 21 would be suspended to allow questions of clarification of facts to be put to all deputations 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. Deputations had been duly notified in respect of Items 7, 12 and 13.

28. CHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURAL STORAGE TO USE OF LAND FOR STORAGE AND TRANSFER OF WASTE MATERIAL ASSOCIATED WITH GAS UTILITY WORKS AND ANCILLARY STORAGE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL ENGINEERING BUSINESS AT

MARWELL YARD, THOMPSON LANE, OWSLEBURY, WINCHESTER

(APPLICATION NO. 09/01046/HCS) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF: WR188)

This item was withdrawn.

The Committee was advised that the planning application had been formally withdrawn at the request of the applicant' agent.

29. TO CONSTRUCT A REPLACEMENT CAR PARK WITH NEW HIGHWAY ENTRANCE, NEW ACCESS FOOTPATH/CYCLE ROUTE, NEW "MICRO" SYNTHETIC TURF PITCH AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT PORTWAY JUNIOR SCHOOL, ASHFIELD ROAD, ANDOVER (APPLICATION NO. 09/01095/HCC3N) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF: TVE 036)

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and

Development (Item 7 in the Minute Book) on an application for planning

permission to construct a replacement car park with new highway entrance,

new access footpath/cycle route, new "micro" Synthetic Turf Pitch and other

infrastructure improvements at Portway Junior School, Ashfield Road,

Andover (Application No. 09/01095/HCC3N) (County Council Ref: TVE 036).

The Head of Planning and Development advised that there had been a last

minute amendment to the drawing which had originally showed 38 car

parking spaces but now 42 had been created.

In considering the application, Members noted the main issues associated

with the development, namely that there was a need for this development as the current access into the site was not ideal. Staff parking and service deliveries at the school would access off Upper Drove. This would improve the situation for pupil access. There would be sufficient spaces for the current needs of the school. Some residents had raised concerns about the amenity impact about the proposed pitch but an acoustic fence would be built between the pitch and the neighbouring houses. The usual landscaping would be included for this type of proposal. Although the application did not address the congestion caused by pupil access and the residents had raised various points this matter was outside the scope of the development.

The Head of Planning and Development advised that taking into account all

the considerations the planning application is acceptable and on balance

there is no substantive reason to withhold planning permission. However

it is considered that there may be some impact on occupiers in Ashfield

Road and Cheavley Road who live closest to the proposed unlit Synthetic

Turf Pitch.

Mr Colin Lord, Senior Architect at Hampshire County Council and applicant in

support of the proposal, Mr Tim Deery, Head Teacher at Portway Junior

School, Mr Maurice Barrett, Site Manager at Portway Junior School and

Mr Gary Hedges, Highway Consultant at Hampshire County Council made

deputations in support of the proposal.

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

to be asked of the deputees.

Members noted that the school's travel plan was due for renewal and that

both the Infant and Junior Schools' plans would be reviewed together to look

at ways to try to reduce the car usage and to manage the impact of those

parents and staff who had to drive to the schools.

In answer to a Member's concerns about the acoustic fencing, the Head of Planning and Development reassured Members that the proposed pitch would be less noisy than the current pitch and that the acoustic fence would be adequate for the play area and pitch as the fence was designed fit for purpose and would absorb any noise. Councillor Cooper drew attention to the fact that the proposed fence partly wrapped around the pitch to protect the nearest houses from noise.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission to construct a replacement car park with new

highway entrance, new access footpath/cycle route, new "micro" Synthetic

Turf Pitch and other infrastructure improvements at Portway Junior School,

Ashfield Road, Andover be granted subject to the conditions set out in

Appendix B of the report.

Voting:10 in favour, 0 against.

30. APPLICATION FOR THE REGISTRATION OF LAND AT MENGHAM

PARK, HAYLING ISLAND AS TOWN OR VILLAGE GREEN

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Culture, Communities

and Rural Affairs (Item 12 in the Minute Book) on an application to register

land at Mengham Park as town or village.

Dr F Wright made a deputation is support of the application.

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

to be asked of the deputee.

RESOLVED:

That the application be to register voluntarily the land shown edged red on

the map attached to the report as a town or village green be granted.

Voting: 10 in favour, 0 against.

31. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF LAND AT BRAMLEY AS TOWN

OR VILLAGE

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Culture, Communities

and Rural Affairs (Item 13 in the Minute Book) on an application to register

land at Bramley as town or village green.

Mrs Cathy Baker made a deputation in support of the application.

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

to be asked of the deputee.

The Director of Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs advised that she had

spoken to a representative of the landowner who had confirmed that the

landowner would like the opportunity for a public inquiry so that he could

present his case.

RESOLVED:

That a non-statutory public inquiry be held and the inspector appointed to

conduct the inquiry be asked to hear evidence for and against the application

and then to prepare a written report advising the Registration Authority

whether to accede to or to reject the application.

Voting: 10 in favour, 0 against.

32. EXTEND THE EXISTING D@RT PERFORMING ART BUILDING BY

ADDING A 308 THEATRE WITH SUPPORTING ACCOMMODATION AT

WILDERN SCHOOL, WILDREN LANE, HEDGE END (APPLICATION NO.

S/09/65293) (COUNTY COUNCIL REF: EAE006)

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and

Development (Item 8 in the Minute Book) on an application for planning

permission to construct an extension to the existing D@rt Performing art

building by adding a 308 seat theatre with supporting accommodation

(comprising a bar/box office, performers dressing rooms, toilets, scene dock,

plant room and various stores) at Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End

In considering the application, Members noted the main issues associated

with the development, namely that there was a need for this development.

There was a similar one at Thornden School which was used for educational

and community needs. The proposal was strongly supported locally despite

the fact that there was an issue with the potential impact on car parking. At

the moment the school had 200 spaces which during the day were used by

the teachers and ancillary staff. During the evening they were used by the

community. 200 spaces was considered adequate and even with a 300 seat

theatre it was felt that the parking would be adequate. A comparison had

been made with Thornden School which had indicated that there was not

sufficient car parking. Nevertheless, it was felt that the situation at Wildern

School could be managed provided the school managed the use and

conflicts with school activities and community uses were properly managed.

Members noted that limited objections had been received about the car

parking and the potential overspill into neighbouring areas.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission in respect of the construction to extend the existing

D@rt performing art building by adding a 308 theatre with supporting

accommodation at Wildern School, Hedge End (Application No. S/09/65293)

be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B to the report.

Voting: 10 in favour, 0 against.

33. RELOCATION OF CLIFFORD CENTRE FROM EXISTING SITE NEXT TO

ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL TO LAND AT ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR

SCHOOL, RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON (APPLICATION NO. 09/94470)

(COUNTY COUNCIL REF: NFE 057)

This item was withdrawn

The Committee was advised that the planning application had been formally

withdrawn by the applicant. The reason for this is that it is understood that an alternative site at a former day centre in Calmore is being considered as

permanent accommodation for the Clifford Centre.

34. PROPOSAL TO MAKE A DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER TO

RECORD A PATH BETWEEN MARLANDS LANE AND THE A32 IN THE

PARISH OF WEST MEON AS APUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Culture, Communities

and Rural Affairs (Item 10 in the Minute Book) on a proposal for a Definitive

Map Modification Order to be made to record a path between Marlands Lane

and the A32 in the parish of West Meon as a public right of way.

RESOLVED:

That a Definitive Map Modification Order be made, under the County

Council's duty to keep the Definitive Map and Statement under review to

record a byway open to all traffic between the A32 and the U196, Marlands

Lane as shown on the map as A to B attached to the report.

Voting: 10 in favour, 0 against.

35. PROPOSAL TO MAKE A DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATIONORDER TO

CORRECT THE LINE OF OVER WALLOP FOOTPATH 3

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Culture, Communities

and Rural Affairs (Item 11 in the Minute Book) on a proposal to make a

Definitive Map Modification Order to correct the line of Over Wallop

Footpath 3.

RESOLVED:

That a Definitive Map Modification Order be made to amend the Definitive

Map so as to show Footpath 3 Over Wallop on line A-B-C as shown in

Appendix 1 to the report. The particulars described in the Definitive

Statement for this footpath remain unchanged.

Voting: 10 in favour, 0 against

Meeting ended at 11.20 am