Agenda and minutes

To receive and record any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Milne.

To approve the minutes of the meetings of the Planning Committee held on 1 and 12 December 2022 and 17 January 2023.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 1 and 15 December 2022 and 17 January 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman

To receive and record any declarations of interest from members present.

There were no declarations of interests relating to matters on the agenda.

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

Proposal:          Application for approval of all Reserved Matters relating to Phase 1 (northern access route from Manor Lodge Road (B2149)) of the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project (Hybrid permission APP/20/00990) and approval of condition Nos: 2, 13, 20, 27, 28, 32, 36, 37, 38 and 39 also in relation to the northern access route.

Additional Documents

Proposal:          Application for approval of all Reserved Matters relating to Phase 1 (northern access route from Manor Lodge Road (B2149)) of the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project (Hybrid permission APP/20/00990) and approval of condition Nos: 2, 13, 20, 27, 28, 32, 36, 37, 38 and 39 also in relation to the northern access route.

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

The Committee received supplementary information, circulated prior to the meeting, which included a written deputation submitted on behalf of the applicant

The Committee noted that it was required to consider the application as submitted and not have regard to the Southern Water proposals and the reason consultation undertaken by Portsmouth Water Company relating to the route of the pipeline.

In response to questions from members of the Committee, the officers:

1.                  Reminded the Committee that the access from Swanmore Road was not the subject of this application.

The Committee discussed the application in detail together with the views raised in the submitted written statement.

A motion proposed by Councillor Fairhurst and seconded by Councillor Weeks to agree the recommendations was approved. Therefore it was

RESOLVED that application APP/22/00681 be granted permission subject to the following conditions (subject to such changes and/or additions that the Head of Planning considers necessary to impose prior to the issuing of the decision):

1.                  Event Management Plan

            Prior to first use of the site and first use of the Phase 1 Northern Access Route by the visiting public an Event Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to confirm how the additional movements will be managed whilst events are taking place at the reservoir. The agreed measures shall be carried out and managed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of highway safety, visitor amenity and safety and protection of new and existing habitats and to accord with the NPPF (2021) and Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 Policies CS11, DM8 and DM12.

2.                  Pedestrian Crossing Point

            Prior to the first use of the site Phase 1 Northern Access Route by the visiting public, details of the pedestrian crossing location along the northern access road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be implemented prior to the first public use of the Phase 1 Northern Access Route and retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of highway safety, visitor amenity and safety and protection of new and existing habitats and to accord with the NPPF (2021) and Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 Policies CS11, DM8 and DM12.

3.                  Reinstatement of Access Road

            Prior to first use of the Phase 1 Northern Access Route by the visiting public, details of how the access shall be reinstated post construction and prior to occupation to be of a suitable standard for use by the public,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

Proposal:          Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission APP/21/01376 relating to revised drawing references - 1) approved Site Layout Plan and 2). Plot 5 elevations/floorplans. 2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Plans Site Layout Plan – 01M Plot 1 - Plans & Elevations - Drawing No. 02A Plot 2 - Plans & Elevations - Drawing No. 03C Our Ref: APP/21/01376 Plots 3 & 4 - Plans & Elevations Drawing No. 04D Plot 5 - LC-P5-NMA Plots 6 & 7 - Drawing No. 06B Plots 8 & 9 - Drawing No. 07B Site Section from South to North (plot 4) D-D - Drawing No. 10C Site Elevation from Long Copse Lane - Drawing No. 09 d Street Scene Drawing.

Additional Documents

Proposal:      Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission APP/21/01376 relating to revised drawing references - 1) approved Site Layout Plan and 2). Plot 5 elevations/floorplans. 2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Plans Site Layout Plan – 01M Plot 1 - Plans & Elevations - Drawing No. 02A Plot 2 - Plans & Elevations - Drawing No. 03C Our Ref: APP/21/01376 Plots 3 & 4 - Plans & Elevations Drawing No. 04D Plot 5 - LC-P5-NMA Plots 6 & 7 - Drawing No. 06B Plots 8 & 9 - Drawing No. 07B Site Section from South to North (plot 4) D-D - Drawing No. 10C Site Elevation from Long Copse Lane - Drawing No. 09 d Street Scene Drawing.

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

In response to questions from members of the Committee, the officers stated that there has been no information regarding the level of external lighting and the type of lighting in this application. A condition to control lighting was covered by a condition.

The Committee discussed the application in detail.

A motion proposed by Councillor Fairhurst and seconded by Councillor Bowdell to agree the recommendations set out in the report was approved. It was therefore

RESOLVED that application APP/21/01376 be granted permission subject to the following conditions:

1.         General

            The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

            Plans

            Location Plan - Drawing No. LO2 F

            Site Layout Plan – 01M

            Plot 1 - Plans & Elevations - Drawing No. 02A

            Plot 2 - Plans & Elevations - Drawing No. 03C

            Plots 3 & 4 - Plans & Elevations - Drawing No. 04D

            Plot 5 - Drawing No. LC-P5-NMA

            Plots 6 & 7 - Drawing No. 06B

            Plots 8 & 9 - Drawing No. 07B

            Site Section from South to North (plot 4) D-D - Drawing No. 10C

            Site Elevation from Long Copse Lane - Drawing No. 09 d

            Street Scene Drawing.

        Documents

        Arboricultural Implications Assessment and Method Statement dated 3/2/2022 by Barrie Draper

        Ecological Appraisal by WYG dated November 2021

        Reptile Survey by WYG dated November 2021

        Long Copse Management Plan by WYG dated 26 May 2020

        Technical Note by Tetra Tech dated 17/8/21

        Planning Statement dated November 2021 by Nova Planning

        Drainage Strategy and Flood Risk Statement dated 3/2/2022 by Aqua Callidus

        Road Safety Audit Report dated December 2020 by Fenley

        Transport Statement dated November 2021 by Nick Culhane

        Swept Paths Analysis Using 11.2m Refuse Freighter Vehicle – Drawing No. NJC-001 C

        Reason: - To ensure provision of a satisfactory development.

2.         Development shall proceed in accordance with the ecological avoidance, mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures detailed within the submitted Ecological Assessment (WYG, November 2021), Reptile Presence/Likely Absence Survey (WYG, November 2021) and Ecological Management Plan (WYG), May 2020 approved under planning permission reference APP/21/01376, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

        Reason: To protect biodiversity in accordance with the Conservation Regulations 2019, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5b