Agenda and minutes

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

To receive and record apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were receved from Cllr Clare Satchwell and Cllr Dianne Lloyd.

To approve the minutes of the Development Management Committee held on the 9^th November 2017

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the last meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 9^th November be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive the minutes of the Site Viewing Working Party held on

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Site Viewing Working Party held on the 30^th November be approved as a correct record.

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

Cllr John Perry advised that although he was a local resident of Hayling Island, he was not biased or predetermined regarding application APP/17/00656.

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

The Chairman advised the following points:

·         The Local Plan 2036 Consultation was being considered by the Cabinet on 18^th December. The consultation period would start on the 8^th January 2018 and finish on the 16^th February.

·         Steven Weaver, Development Management Manager, would be seconded to a post at Waverly District Council for a period of 6 months from January 2018.

·         A Development Consultation Forum would be taking place on the 18th January regarding Westwood Close in Emsworth.

·         As part of the Member Development Plan, more training sessions would be arranged for members of the Development Management Committee. The Chairman encouraged all to attend these sessions where possible.

·         The applicant for APP/17/00656 had delivered information packages to each member of the Development Management Committee, however committee members were reminded that the information in this pack was unverified and would not bear any weight to the decision of the committee when considering the application.

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

There were none.

To receive requests to make a deputation to Committee.

The following deputation requests were noted by the committee:

(1)  Mr Robert Radford – APP/17/00656, Land South of, Manor Road, Hayling Island

(2)  Mr James Mitchell – APP/17/00656, Land South of, Manor Road, Hayling Island

(3)  Cllr Lance Quantrill – APP/17/00656, Land South of, Manor Road, Hayling Island

(4)  Cllr Clare Satchwell – APP/17/00656, Land South of, Manor Road, Hayling Island

(5)  Cllr Andrew Lenaghan – APP/17/00656, Land South of, Manor Road, Hayling Island

(6)  Cllr Michael Wilson – APP/17/00656, Land South of, Manor Road, Hayling Island

Proposal:               Erection of single garage to front of property.

Associated Documents:

https://tinyurl.com/y9xmwm6c

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

In response to questions raised by the committee, officers advised that if it had the application not been submitted by a Havant Borough Councillor, it would have been permitted under  officer’s delegated authority.

The Committee discussed that application together and agreed that the proposal was acceptable in planning terms and could find no reasons for refusal. It was therefore

RESOLVED that the Head of Planning Services be authorised to grant permission for application APP/101096 subject to the following conditions:

Proposal:               Erection of a discount foodstore with associated parking and landscaping and new vehicular and pedestrian accesses to Manor Road.

Associated Documents

https://tinyurl.com/ybnhd8gf

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

The Committee was addressed by the following deputees:

(1)  Mr James Mitchell, who supported the Officer’s recommendation for the following reasons:

a.    The proposal was sympathetic to the character of the area by way of it’s size, design and landscaping features. This had been achieved by reducing the height of the building to single storey and using materials with a natural appearance.

b.    The Landscaping proposals included planting new trees and flora, further adding to the screening and sympathetic design of the proposal

c.    The proposal provided choice, convenience and quality services for local residents.

d.    If approved there would be a significant positive impact on the local economy of Hayling Island, as it would result in a £6m investment and creation of 40 local jobs.

e.    More local facilities for the residents of Hayling Island would create a significant decrease in pressures faced by the Highway network as a high number of residents would be able to shop more locally.

f.     There was significant public support to the proposals and it was perceive that the majority of local residents were in favour of the proposal.

In response to questions raised by the committee, the deputee advised that:

·         Solar PV panels were not a viable option for the building, however the proposal included other renewable energy efficiency measures.

·         The bike store was situated in a position that was deemed he most safe, convenient and complimentary for customers.

(2) County Councillor Lance Quantrill, who objected to the Officer’s recommendation for the following reasons:

g.    The Site had considerable historical social value

h.    The figures quoted in the officers report and by the applicant regarding public support for the proposal were inaccurate and should not be considered valid

i.      The applicant should seek to develop brown field sites and as this was green field it was inappropriate for development

(3)  Councillor Clare Satchwell, who supported the Officer’s recommendation for the following reasons:

As set out in appendix A attached to these minutes

(4)  Councillor Andrew Lenaghan, who supported the Officer’s recommendation for the following reasons:

j.      There had been a significant level of support from members of the public regarding the proposal.

k.    While the site had environmental value, the retention of the green features within the landscaping proposal meant it was still acceptable in planning terms

l.      The convenience and local choice for residents was of great importance

m.   If approved the proposal would ease pressures faced by the highway network in the local area.

(5)  Councillor Michael Wilson, who objected to the Officer’s recommendation for the following reasons:

As set out in Appendix B, attached to these minutes.

In response to questions from the committee, Cllr Wilson advised that:

·         He did not oppose the principle of a Lidl store being built on Hayling Island, however a development of this nature so far away of the existing commercial centres would have a detrimental impact  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

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

RESOLVED that Cllr Clare Satchwell be appointed as Chairman for the next meeting of the Development Management Committee.