Agenda and minutes

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57.

Apologies

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Howard and Weeks.

 

58.

Minutes

Additional documents:

Minutes:

REOLVED that:

 

(a)        the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 3 February 2022 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman; and

 

(b)        the minutes of the Site Viewing Working Party held on 17 February 2022 be received.

59.

Declarations of Interests

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interests.

60.

Items for Deferment

Minutes:

There were no matters to be considered for deferment.

61.

APP/21/01376 - Land adjacent to 54, Long Copse Lane, Emsworth pdf icon PDF 799 KB

Proposal: Erection of 9No. dwellings together with associated works (resubmission of APP/21/00683)

 

Additional Information

 

 

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Minutes:

(The site was viewed by the Site Viewing Working Party on 17 February 2022)

 

Proposal:      Erection of 9No. dwellings together with associated works (resubmission of APP/21/00683)

 

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:

 

(1)        included written deputations submitted by Dr Mason, Mr Poirrier, and Nova Planning;

 

(2)        included the minutes of the Site Viewing Working Party held on 17 February 2022;

 

(3)        gave a response to a question submitted by a member of the Committee regarding the density of the development;

 

(4)        summarised additional representations received since the agenda was published; and

 

(5)        revised the wording of paragraph 7.81 of the report.

 

During the meeting the officers reported the receipt of additional representations received after the supplementary information was circulated.

 

The Committee was addressed by the following deputees:

 

(i)         Dr Mason, who reiterated the objections set out in his submitted written deputation;

 

(ii)        Mr Poirrier, who reiterated the objections set out in his submitted written deputation and highlighted that East Hampshire District Council had recently refused permission for affordable housing in Rowlands Castle because of rare bats:

 

(iii)        Mr Goodenough, who, on behalf of the applicants, supported the application by reiterating the issues raised in his written deputation.

 

In response to questions raised by members of the Committee, the officers advised:

 

a          that under condition 17, the applicants were required to demonstrate the water efficiency of the proposed dwellings. A calculation of water usage was made based on the equipment installed in each dwelling and the water usage associated with the dwelling;

 

b          that Council land formed part of the application site because it would be used for the translocation of the SINC;

 

c          that the actual size of the development site was 0.45 hectares;

 

d          that Plot 5’s level would be 1.5 m lower than 54 Long Copse Lane;

 

e          that the front of plot 5 was approximately 26 metres from the rear of 54 Long Copse Lane;

 

f           that the development complied with the Emsworth Neighbourhood Plan;

 

g          of the provision made for drainage of the development;

 

h          that the Committee was required to determine the application as submitted;

 

i           that the attenuation tanks would be managed by a management company;

 

j           that the developer would be required to pay the Council for the maintenance of the SINC land for a period of 30 years; and

           

k          that Condition 9 included a provision to ensure that lighting was appropriate in this sensitive location.

 

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

 

During the debate, it was acknowledged that the proposed development was on a sensitive site. However, it was felt that:

 

(A)       the mitigation measures would address the concerns raised by the objectors;

 

(B)       the proposed relocation of the SINC site would lead to an improvement of the SINC;

 

(C)       Natural England and Westbourne Parish Council had not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 61.

62.

APP/21/01087- 25 Heather Close, Waterlooville pdf icon PDF 130 KB

Proposal: Brown cladding to front and part sides of property.

 

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Minutes:

Proposal:      Brown cladding to front and part sides of property

 

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

 

Councillor Patrick advised that although she had requested that this application be considered by the Committee, she had an open mind and would base her decision on the issues raised at the meeting.

 

In response to questions raised by members of the Committee, the officers advised that the colour of the cladding was suggested by the applicants.

 

The Committee considered that the proposal and in particular the colour of the cladding would not be detrimental to the appearance of the street scene.

 

During the debate the Committee was reminded that it was required to determine the application as submitted and should not prejudge what might or might not happen in the future.

 

RESOLVED that application APP/210/01087 be granted permission subject to 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 development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

 

            Location Plan, Block Plan, Existing and Proposed Plans - 01.01 REV P1

 

            Reason: - To ensure provision of a satisfactory development.