Agenda and minutes

To Appoint a Chairman to the meeting.

RESOLVED that Cllr P Buckley be appointed as Chairman for the meeting.

To receive and record apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr C Satchwell.

To approve the minutes of the Development Management Committee held on 12 January 2017 

RESOLVED that the minutes of the last meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 12 January 2017 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

There were no matters arising.

To receive the minutes of the Site Viewing Working Party held on 26 January 2017

The Minutes of the Site Viewing Working Party held on the 26^th January were received by the Committee.

To receive and record declarations of interests from members present in respect of the various matters on the agenda for this meeting.

There were no declarations of interest from members present relating to matters on the agenda

The Chairman to report the outcome of meetings attended or other information arising since the last meeting of the Committee.

The Chairman advised that the Scrutiny Board were undergoing the process of reviewing standing orders for committees of the Council and encouraged all members to engage with the process.

The Chairman reminded the Committee that a training module was available online for all members to complete and advised them to complete when possible

The Committee are invited to consider any matters they wish to recommend for site viewing or deferment.

There were no matters considered for site viewing or deferment

To receive requests to make a deputation to Committee.

The following deputation requests were noted by the Committee:

(1)  Mr J Garland (Dolphin Quay Action Group) – APP/16/00921 – Dolphin Quay, Queen Street, Emsworth

(2)  Mr M Pickup (Applicant’s Agent) – APP/16/00921 – Dolphin Quay, Queen Street, Emsworth

(3)  Cllr R Bolton (County Councillor) – APP/16/00921 – Dolphin Quay, Queen Street, Emsworth

(4)  Cllr L Bowerman (Ward Councillor) – APP/16/00921 – Dolphin Quay, Queen Street, Emsworth

(5)  Cllr R Cresswell (Ward Councillor) – APP/16/00921 – Dolphin Quay, Queen Street, Emsworth

(6)  Ms A Head (Objector) – APP/16/00735 – Land Adjacent to 132 Havant Road, Hayling Island

(7)  Mr L Weymes (Applicant’s Agent) – APP/16/007

Proposal:       Demolition of the single storey shop, two-storey office building and associated outbuildings. Erection of 4No. houses (3x 3No. bedrooms and 1x 2No. bedrooms) fronting onto Queen Street and associated parking and erection of 2No. detached dwellings (4No. bedrooms) fronting onto to the Mill Pond with associated parking and access from Queen Street.

Associated Papers:

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The Site was viewed by the Site Viewing Working Party)

The Committee considered the written report and recommendation from the Head of Planning Services to grant permission.

The Committee received supplementary information circulated at the meeting which outlined:

·         A further objection to the consultee comments of the Council’s Estates Team Leader

·         A Response from the agent to an objection raised to the flood defence scheme and a further response to this response from the objector.

·         A response to a query raised by the Site Viewing Working Party with regards to the retention of existing moorings.

The Committee was addressed by the following deputees:

(1)  Mr J Garland, of the Dolphin Quay Action Group, who objected to the proposal for the following reasons:

a.    The proposal had gathered a high number of objections from members of the public

b.    The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the value of neighbouring residential properties

c.    The site and its approved use had a significant historic value to the local area; the previous occupier having been required to leave the site in 2012

d.    The benefits of the flood defence proposals were overstated and there had been alternative flood defence schemes submitted to the Council that had not been considered

e.    The owner of the site had not conducted an active and exhaustive marketing exercise which would have sought to retain its approved use and therefore was in breach of Local Plan  Policies DM2 and DM3

f.     A viable alternative use had been proposed by another developer which would seek to retain the maritime use of the site and provide career opportunities for young people and benefit local economic growth.

(2)  Mr M Pickup, the applicant’s agent, who supported the proposal for the following reasons:

g.    The proposal and its design were of a high quality, sympathetic to the local area and would add value and character to Emsworth

h.    The applicant had engaged fully with the Local Authority and community and adhered to the pre-application advice in order to mitigate concerns from the Council and residents.

i.      The officer’s report outlined that the site was unique as it allowed for implementation of a wider flood alleviation scheme and met the Sequential Test and therefore didn’t breach policy CS15 of the Local Plan.

j.      The applicant had completed a thorough and exhaustive marketing exercise of the site, however no credible offers had been received and therefore the proposal was not in breach of Local Plan Policies DM2 and DM3.

(3)   Cllr R Bolton (County Councillor) who objected to the proposal for the following reasons:

k.    There was a history of flood risk in the local area and the proposed flood mitigation plans would result in an increased flood risk in other parts of the local area. This would be specific to Chequers Quay, lower Queen Street and the A259

l.      The proposal lacks information regarding unintended consequences of the flood mitigation scheme.

m.   The proposal was inappropriate due to its location within a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92.

Proposal:       Use of land for open storage comprising vehicles and scaffolding (use class B8) and perimeter landscaping works (retrospective application).

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(The site was viewed by the Site Viewing Working Party)

The Committee considered the report from the Head of Planning Services to grant permission. The Committee also received supplementary information circulated at the meeting which outlined updated planning considerations and conditions.

The Committee was addressed by the following deputees:

(1)  Cllr A Lenaghan (Ward Councillor) who spoke on behalf of Ms A Head (objector) who objected to the proposal for the following reasons:

a.    The proposed use of the site would have a significant detrimental impact upon the street scene due to the type of work to be carried out and any limits on activity would be difficult to enforce.

b.    The intensive use of the site and associated vehicles accessing the site would cause a significant detrimental impact upon the access route and place a burden upon the highway.

c.    The proposal would cause an increase in noise and air pollution and have a negative impact on the quality of life for neighbouring residential properties.

d.    The proposal had received substantial objections from the community and members of the public.

(2)  Mr L Weymes (applicant’s agent) who supported the application for the following reasons:

e.    The site and the proposal have significant commercial value and would benefit the local economy and employment in the Borough

f.     The proposal seeks to mitigate the level of noise that comes from the site and therefore improve the quality of life for nearby residents.

In response to questions raised by the Committee the officers advised that:

·         The hours of operation outlined in the conditions were due to the nature of the proposed use and necessary early access however the proposal would seek to mitigate the noise created during early hours of operation.

·         The burning of trade waste at the site was prohibited due to existing legislation, although this fell outside of planning control. Any illegal activity could be subject to separate enforcement action from the Council.

The Committee discussed the application together with the views raised by the deputees.

The Committee outlined how the proposal would be beneficial to the local area and economy and would help to improve the quality of life of residents due to the mitigation of noise levels. The Committee also agreed that there would be added benefit to congestion and highway issues if a condition was added to allow for a designated turning point for vehicles on site. It was therefore

RESOLVED that the Head of Planning Services be authorised to grant permission for application APP/16/00735 subject to the following conditions:

To consider the nomination of Chairman for the next meeting of the Development Management Committee in accordance with the rota.

RESOLVED that Cllr Keast be nominated as Chairman for the next meeting of the Development Management Committee.