Agenda and draft minutes

Southern Area Planning Committee - Tuesday 4 February 2025 5.30 pm

Venue: Main Hall, Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GL

Contact: Caroline Lovelock - 01264 368000  Email: clovelock@testvalley.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

380.

Apologies

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillors Dunleavey, Gwynne, Ford, Jeffrey and Johnston.

381.

Public Participation

Minutes:

In accordance with the Council’s scheme of Public Participation, the following spoke on the applications indicated.

 

Agenda Item No.

Page No.

Application

Speaker

7

28-70

23/00964/OUTS

Dr Thomas Sebrell (Objector)

Peter Cleveland (Applicant’s Agent)

Councillor Kohli (Ward Member 5 minutes)

8

71-91

24/01592/FULLS

Brian Nanson (Ampfield Parish Council)

Barnaby Burnam (Objector)

Robert Tutton (Applicant’s Agent)

9

92-102

24/02577/FULLS

Estelle Warne (Objector)

Andy Herriott (Applicant)

 

 

382.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

383.

Urgent Items

384.

Minutes of previous meeting pdf icon PDF 146 KB

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 14 January 2025.

 

Minutes:

Councillor A Dowden proposed and Councillor Parker seconded the motion that the minutes of the previous meeting were an accurate record.  Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 January were signed as a correct record.

 

 

385.

Schedule of Development Applications

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

That the applications for development as set out below, be determined as indicated.

386.

23/00964/OUTS - 12.04.2023 pdf icon PDF 325 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Kings Chase South, Land South of Ganger Farm, Ganger Farm Lane, AMPFIELD/ROMSEY TOWN

CASE OFFICER: Sarah Barter

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

23/00964/OUTS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

OUTLINE APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

12.04.2023

 

APPLICANT

Barratt David Wilson Homes

 

SITE

Kings Chase South, Land South of Ganger Farm, Ganger Farm Lane, AMPFIELD /ROMSEY TOWN

 

PROPOSAL

Outline - Residential development of up to 309 dwellings, delivered across 3 severable residential parcels and 1 access parcel with associated infrastructure and works; all matters reserved other than access

 

AMENDMENTS

·  Highway Response note – 1st November 2023

·  Test Valleys Five Year Housing Land Supply – 9th May 2023

·  Highway response note – 1st November 2023

·  Indicative SUDs / open play space / trees / land use / height and density parameter / tree info – 13th February 2024

·  Additional information trees and highways – 18th March 2024

·  Updated Tree and ecology information – 20th September 2024

·  Further ecology information – 6th November 2024

 

CASE OFFICER

Sarah Barter

 

The Officer’s recommendation, as per the agenda, update paper and verbal amendments, was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

Delegate to the head of Planning and Building for the following:

(i)  A satisfactory response from Natural England (and any suitable conditions arising); and

(ii)  A satisfactory response from HCC Minerals and Waste (and any conditions arising;

(iii)  To engage with the Public Sector Equality Duty with respect to a child with protected characteristics living within Scorey’s Crescent with information supplied to the LPA by the parent(s) of the child, within 3 weeks of the date of the Committee meeting; and;

(iv)  The completion of a legal agreement to secure:

a)  The delivery, retention (in perpetuity) and future management of mitigation measures intended to limit the effect of the proposal on the European site (SPA) with resect to nitrates;

b)  The provision of a financial contribution towards the New Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) and;

c)  The provision of on site Affordable housing;

d)  The provision of Highway contributions – specifically LCWIP Projects 281, 282 and 331 and 332;

e)  The provision of NHS contributions;

f)  The provision of Education contributions;

g)  The provision of on and off site Public Open Space;

h)  The provision of Public Art;

i)  Southern and western pedestrian and cycle routes details

j)  The provision of contribution for off site lapwing bird off setting;

k)  The provision of a S278 agreement to secure off site works at Winchester Road including the route to the bus stop and a crossing point across that road.

Then PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

Applications for the approval of all the reserved matters referred to herein shall be made within a period of one years from the date of this permission. The development to which the permission relates shall be begun not later than whichever is the later of the following dates:

a)  three years from the date of this permission: or

b)  two years from the final approval of the said reserved matters, or, in the case of approval  ...  view the full minutes text for item 386.

387.

24/01592/FULLS - 15.07.2024 pdf icon PDF 147 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Land to the Rear of The Paddocks, Winchester Road AMPFIELD

CASE OFFICER: Katie Savage

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

 

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/01592/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

15.07.2024

 

APPLICANT

Horwill Carne Developments

 

SITE

Land To The Rear of The Paddocks, Winchester Road, AMPFIELD

 

PROPOSAL

Erection of two detached dwellings, bin and cycle store and installation of Package Treatment Plant

 

AMENDMENTS

·  Additional CMP – Received 8th Nov 2024

·  Additional Ecology Report and Ecologist comments – Received 23rd Sep 2024

 

CASE OFFICER

Katie Savage

 

The Officer’s recommendation, as per the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

Delegate to Head of Planning and Building to secure proportional financial contributions towards (i) mitigating the impact of the development on the Solent SPA (nitrates) and (ii) off-site nitrate mitigation, and for (ii)  the provision of a financial contribution towards the New Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) then PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provision 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 not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers:

JRD23-030-1000

JRD23-030-120

23-030-102-A

23-030-100-A

23-030-101-C

23-030-103-C

23-030-900

23-030-001-H

JRD23-030-105

JOB-24304

and

23-030-900  A

JRD23-030-120

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.

No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interest of visual amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

 

4.

No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until full details of hard and soft landscape works have been submitted and approved. Details shall include-where appropriate: proposed finished levels or contours; means of enclosure; car parking layouts; Soft landscape works shall include: planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities. The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the implementation programme and in accordance with the management plan. Reason: To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1 and E2.

 

5.

No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until a schedule of landscape management and maintenance for a minimum period of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 387.

388.

24/02577/FULLS - 13.11.2024 pdf icon PDF 120 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: Okanagan, Romsey Road, King’s Somborne, SO20 6PP, KING’S SOMBORNE

CASE OFFICER: Simon Branston-Jones

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/02577/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

13.11.2024

 

APPLICANT

Mr And Mrs Andrew Herriott

 

SITE

Okanagan, Romsey Road, King’s Somborne, SO20 6PP, KING’S SOMBORNE

 

PROPOSAL

Demolition of single storey rear extension and erection of two storey rear extension, and recladding of dormer

 

AMENDMENTS

None

 

CASE OFFICER

Simon Branston-Jones

 

A recommendation for deferral was proposed by Councillor Bundy and seconded by Councillor M Cooper.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

DEFERRED to enable the Committee to undertake a site viewing panel to view the proposal in it’s context and the neighbouring property, and for officers to prepare suitable shadow diagrams to be presented by Officers.

 

 

389.

24/02651/FULLS - 20.11.2024 pdf icon PDF 98 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: 6 Downs Close, Broughton, Stockbridge, SO20 8FA, BROUGHTON

CASE OFFICER: Simon Branston-Jones

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/02651/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

20.11.2024

 

APPLICANT

Mr And Mrs J Cummins

 

SITE

6 Downs Close, Broughton, Stockbridge, SO20 8FA,  BROUGHTON

 

PROPOSAL

Single storey rear granny annexe extension to form bedroom, bathroom and living area

 

AMENDMENTS

None

 

CASE OFFICER

Simon Branston-Jones

 

The Officer’s recommendation as per the agenda paper was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with the provision 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 not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers;

Site Location Plan;

Proposed Elevations;

Proposed Floor Plans.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete accordance with the details specified on the submitted application form.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

 

4.

The extension shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 6 Downs Close on the approved plans.

Reason:  To avoid the establishment of a separate unit of accommodation in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies COM2 and COM11.

 

Note to Applicant:

 

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

 

 

 

390.

24/02732/FULLS - 28.11.2024 pdf icon PDF 94 KB

(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)

SITE: 25 Lawes Walk, Diment Crescent, Romsey, SO51 0BU, ROMSEY TOWN

CASE OFFICER: Simon Branston-Jones

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

APPLICATION NO.

24/02732/FULLS

 

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

 

REGISTERED

28.11.2024

 

APPLICANT

Ms Helen Chalk

 

SITE

25 Lawes Walk, Diment Crescent, Romsey, SO51 0BU,  ROMSEY TOWN

 

PROPOSAL

Lean-to rear pergola

 

AMENDMENTS

None

 

CASE OFFICER

Simon Branston-Jones

 

The Officer’s recommendation as per the agenda paper was proposed by Councillor M Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden.  Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

 

PERMISSION subject to:

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with the provision 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 not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers;

Site Location Plan;

Block Plan;

Proposed Elevations;

Proposed Elevations;

Proposed Elevations;

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete accordance with the details specified on the submitted application form.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

 

Note to applicant:

 

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.