Agenda and minutes

The were no apologies of absence.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 11 October 2017.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting hekd on 11 October 2017 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

The Committee received a deputation from the following in respect of the applications indicated and thanked accordingly.

To consider a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation on how proposals for residential development should be considered in the context of the Council’s current 5-year Housing Land Supply position.

The Committee considered a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation on how proposals for residential development should be considered in the context of this Council’s current 5 year housing land supply position.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Councillor Mrs K K Trott addressed the Committee on this item.

RESOLVED that the content of the report be noted.

To consider a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation on consulting with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service on Planning Applications.

The Committee considered a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation on proposals to consult with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service on planning applications.

Councillor R H Price, JP proposed that the recommendation to be voted on by the Planning Committee be amended as follows:

(a)  the Council consult with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service on planning applications for Schools, Hotels, High Risk Office Blocks, High Rise Housing, Large Development Sites and National Health Buildings with immediate effect; and

(b)  the Council write to the local government association and the secretary of state for the department for the communities and local government recommending that existing legislation should be changed to make it mandatory for local authorities to consult with fire authorities on the applications types set out in paragraph (a) above.

RESOLVED that the Committee recommends to Council for approval that:

(a)  the Council consult with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service on planning applications for Schools, Hotels, High Risk Office Blocks, High Rise Housing, large Development Sited and National Health Buildings with immediate effect; and

(b)  the Council write to the local government association and the secretary of state for the department for the communities and local government recommending that existing legislation should be changed to make it mandatory for local authorities to consult with fire authorities on the application types set out in paragraph (a) above.

To consider a report by the Director of Planning and Development on development control matters, including information regarding new planning appeals and decisions.

The Committee noted a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation on the development management matter applications and miscellaneous matters including the information on Planning Appeals. An Update Report was tabled at the meeting.

The Committee received the deputation referred to in Minute 5 above.

The Committee’s attention was drawn to the Update Report which contained the following information: -

Representations:

One further representation has been received on the amended plans from a third party. There has also been additional correspondence with the immediate neighbour who raised several questions about the Committee Report. These have been addressed by return of email.

Upon being proposed and seconded, the officer recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions in the report, was voted on and CARRIED.

(Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)

RESOLVED that, subject to the conditions in the report, PLANNING PERMISSION be granted.

The Committee received the deputation referred to in Minute 5 above.

Upon being proposed and seconded, the officer recommendation to grant planning permission was voted on and CARRIED.

(Voting: 7 in favour; 2 against)

RESOLVED that PLANNING PERMISSION be granted.

The Committee noted the information in the report.

The Update Report was tabled at the meeting and considered with the relevant agenda items.