Agenda and minutes

To receive and record apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence.

To approve the minutes of the Development Management Committee held on 26 November 2015

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 26 November 2015 were agreed 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 10 December 2015.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Site Viewing Working Party held on 10 December 2015 were received.

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 interests.

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

The Chairman reported that:

(a)             he had attended the annual conference of the RTPI; and

(b)                    the Public Access System for Planning had now gone live.

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

There were no matters to be considered for site viewing and deferment.

To receive requests to make a deputation to Committee.

The Committee received the following deputations/representations:

(1)          Mr A Walker (objector) - Application Number APP/15/00950 – 108 – 110 Elm Grove, Hayling Island (Minute 75)

(2)          Mr M Walker (objector) - Application Number APP/15/00950 – 108 – 110 Elm Grove, Hayling Island (Minute 75)

(3)          Mr McFarlane (applicant’s agent) - Application Number APP/15/00950 – 108 – 110 Elm Grove, Hayling Island (Minute 75)

(4)          Councillor Perry (ward councillor) - Application Number APP/15/00950 – 108 – 110 Elm Grove, Hayling Island (Minute 75)

(5)          Mr Wood (applicant’s representative) – Application Number APP/15/01162 – Front Lawn Recreation Ground, Somborne Drive, Havant  (Minute 76)

(6)          Councillor Ponsonby (ward councillor) – Application Number APP/15/01162 – Front Lawn Recreation Ground, Somborne Drive, Havant  (Minute 76)

Proposal:             Demolition of retail unit and associated outbuildings and redevelopment to form 44No. sheltered apartments for the elderly including communal facilities, access, car parking, landscaping and substation.  In addition, provision of 1No. retail unit with flat above with associated parking and landscaping.

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

Proposal:           Demolition of retail unit and associated outbuildings and redevelopment to form 44No. sheltered apartments for the elderly including communal facilities, access, car parking, landscaping and substation.  In addition, provision of 1No. retail unit with flat above with associated parking and landscaping

The Committee considered the written report and recommendation of the Executive Head of Planning and Built Environment to grant permission.

The Committee received supplementary information, circulated prior to the meeting, which:

(a)       gave details of additional representations received since the agenda was published;

(b)       included recommended conditions; and

(c)        included a cross section of the site.

The Committee was addressed by the following deputees:

(1)          Mr A Walker advised that he had no objection to a retail development on the site but objected to this proposal for the following reasons:

(a)         the proposal was contrary to Policy CS4 which sought to accommodate additional retail space in Elm Grove;

(b)         the off street parking outside the application site did not have the capacity to accommodate the additional demand for off street parking likely to be generated by this proposal. The proposed closure of the Hayling Billy car park after Christmas and the loss of car parking facilities currently on the site would create a greater demand for off street parking, which could not be met. As a result there would be a loss of trade to the detriment of the economic vitality for the area and an increase in congestion to the detriment of other road users;

(c)          there was a lack of consultation on the proposal; and

(d)         the proposal would lead to job losses at his business as there would be inadequate parking for his staff, who currently used the Hayling Billy car park, which would be closed after Christmas;

(2)          Mr M Walker, supported the comments made by Mr A Walker and emphasised that a lack of parking in the area would lead to loss of trade to the detriment of their business and other businesses in the area;

(3)          Mr McFarlane, the applicant’s agent, supported the application for the following reasons:

(e)         the proposal was in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Council’s Local Plan;

(f)          the scheme would provide much need accommodation for the elderly and at the same time free up under-occupied accommodation for younger families;

(g)         the proposal would add to the vitality and vibrancy of the area;

(h)         the location of the development will make a positive and sustainable contribution to the local economy in terms of placing development where it is needed in an accessible location;

(i)              the development was of a high quality design;

(j)         although the development might in the short term lead to an increase in demand for off street parking outside the application site, evidence demonstrated that, in the long term, the proposed parking provision was adequate;

(k)          a traffic survey showed that the current St Mary’s car park was underused and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

Proposal:             Extension and alterations to pavilion at Front Lawn Recreational Ground, construction of new full size Artificial Turf Pitch, extension and improvements to existing parking area, refurbishment and alterations to existing hard surfaced area to create M.U.G.A (multi use games area) and installation of floodlights.

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

Proposal:           Extension and alterations to pavilion at Front Lawn Recreational Ground, construction of new full size Artificial Turf Pitch, extension and improvements to existing parking area, refurbishment and alterations to existing hard surfaced area to create M.U.G.A (multi use games area) and installation of floodlights.

The Committee considered the written report and recommendation of the Executive Head of Planning and Built Environment to grant permission.

During the meeting, the officer recommended that an additional condition be imposed requiring the submission and approval of details of the surface water drainage system.

The Committee received supplementary information, circulated prior to the meeting, which included corrected appendices B, C and E.

The Committee was addressed by the following deputees:

(1)          Mr Wood, who, on behalf of the applicants supported the proposal for the following reasons:

(a)         the proposal would provide a much needed  improvement to a recreation ground in an ward with the lowest level of physical activity;

(b)         the changes would improve the parking provision on the site thereby encouraging more people to visit the ground;

(c)          measures would be undertaken to reduce the impact of noise on neighbouring properties; and

(d)         the improvements would make the ground more visually attractive.

(2)          Councillor Ponsonby supported the proposals for the following reasons:

(e)         the improvements improved the area and should encourage residents to take up more sport;

(f)          the improvements would accommodate sport and other informal activities;

(g)         the floodlights would make the ground safer during the evenings; and

(h)         the facilities including the pavilion would be available for community use.

In response to questions raised by a  member of the Committee, the officers advised that the floodlights would be switched off from 9.30 pm.

RESOLVED that Application APP/15/0001162 be granted permission subject to:

(A)             a condition requiring the submission and approval of details relating to surface water drainage: the wording of this condition to be determined by the Executive Head of Planning and Economy and

(B)            The following conditions:

1            The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2            The floodlights hereby permitted shall not remain illuminated after hours 21:30 hours on any day.

Reason: To protect the amenities of nearby residential properties and having due regard to policy DM10 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

3            The two MUGAs and cage cricket hereby permitted shall not be constructed other than substantially in accordance with Sport England Design Guide, Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sports 2013. Particular attention is drawn to the need for appropriate fencing and surfacing.

Reason: To ensure the development is fit for purpose and sustainable and having due regard to policy DM1 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76.