Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor D C S Swanbrow.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 19 June 2013.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 19 June 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman's announcements made at this meeting.

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 deputations from the following in respect of the applications indicated and the deputees were thanked accordingly:-

To consider a report by the Director of Finance and Resources regarding Actual Revenue Expenditure for 2012/13 in respect of the services for which the Planning Committee is responsible.

The Committee considered a report by the Director of Finance and Resources regarding Actual Revenue Expenditure for 2012/13 in respect of the services for which the Planning Committee is responsible (copy of report circulated with the agenda).

Members were referred to paragraph 3 of the report and asked to note that it should read "The actual expenditure shows an underspend of £7,553", which reflects the information shown in the table.

RESOLVED that the information contained in the report be noted.

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

The Committee noted a report by the Director of Planning and Environment on development control applications and miscellaneous matters, including the current situation regarding planning appeals (copy of report circulated with agenda). An Update Report was tabled at the meeting.

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

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

(Voting 9 in favour of refusal; 0 against refusal)

RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED.

Reasons for the decision:  The proposal is not considered acceptable being contrary to Policies CS17 and CS18 of the Core Strategy and Policy DG4 of the Fareham Borough Local Plan Review. The proposed building is bulky and is of a poor design and the layout of the site would be entirely unrelated to the surrounding area.  It would be detrimental to neighbouring amenity, give rise to situations prejudicial to highway safety and fails to contribute towards affordable housing provision.

Policies: Approved Fareham Borough Core Strategy CS2 – Housing provision, CS5 – Transport, Strategy and Infrastructure, CS6 – The Development Strategy, CS7 – Development in Fareham, CS15 – Sustainable Development and Climate Change, CS16 – Natural Resources and Renewable Energy, CS17 – High Quality Design, CS18 – Provision of affordable housing, CS20 – Infrastructure and Development Contributions, CS21 – Protection and Provision of Open Space; Fareham Borough Local Plan Review – DG4 – Site Characteristics.

The Committee were advised that this application has been withdrawn.

The Committee was referred to the Update Report which provided the following information: Members are advised that the condition recommended by officers in relation to restricting the use of mechanical machinery is intended to apply to such equipment being used within the new workshop only.  The condition would not affect the use of machinery elsewhere within the site.

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 condition in the report, PLANNING PERMISSION be granted.

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.

Upon being proposed and seconded the officer recommendation to:-

a) One London Plane - grant consent to crown thin by 10% with pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter and reduce 1no over extended branch to north of crown by 3 metres to suitable growth point; and

(b) One cedar (deodar) - refuse consent to fell to ground level

was voted on and CARRIED

(Voting 9 in favour, 0 against)

RESOLVED that:-

a)    CONSENT be GRANTED to crown thin by 10% with pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter and reduce 1no over extended branch to north of crown by 3 metres to suitable growth point of one London Plane; and

b)    CONSENT be REFUSED to fell one Cedar (deodar) to ground level.

Reasons for the decision:  The proposed pruning works to the London Plane are not considered harmful to the health and visual appearance of the tree and can be supported on arboricultural grounds. The reasons given for felling the Cedar (deodar) are not considered sufficient to demonstrate that on arboricultural grounds this tree should be removed.

Policies: Fareham Borough Local Plan Review: DG4 – Site Characteristics.

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: 8 in favour; 1 abstention).

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

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

(Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against).

RESOLVED that subject to the condition 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 outline planning permission subject to:-

(i) the applicant/owner first entering into a planning obligation pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 on terms drafted by the Solicitor to the Council, to secure a financial contribution towards off-site provision of affordable housing; and

(ii) the conditions in the report; and

(iii) to the Countryside Officer raising no objections to the revised highway layout.

was voted on and CARRIED.

(Voting: 5 in favour; 4 against).

RESOLVED that subject to:-

(i) the applicant/owner first entering into a planning obligation pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 on terms drafted by the Solicitor to the Council to secure a financial contribution towards off-site provision of affordable housing; and

(ii) the conditions in the report; and

(iii) to the Countryside Officer raising no objections to the revised highway layout

OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION be granted.

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

The Committee was referred to the Update Report which provided the following information: Since agenda compilation it has been brought to our attention that the attached location plan is incorrect - the correct site outline will be displayed to Members at the meeting.

Similarly, the Conclusion in the report has an error; the reference to 'insufficient information [being] provided regarding ecology' at the foot of Page 78 is an error, and this comment should be disregarded and deleted.

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

(Voting: 9 for refusal; 0 against refusal).

RESOLVED that outline planning permission be REFUSED

Reasons for the decision:  The development is unacceptable taking into account the policies and proposals of the Development Plan as set out below, in particular Policies CS4, CS14, CS17 and CS18 of the Adopted Fareham Borough Core Strategy 2011, Saved Policies DG4 and C18 of the Fareham Borough Local Plan Review. The proposal includes residential development in the countryside for which no justification has been provided which would be unacceptable and be harmful in terms of visual impact; insufficient information is provided regarding ecology; no affordable housing provision has been secured.

Policies: Approved Fareham Borough Core Strategy - CS2 - Housing Provision, CS4 - Green Infrastructure, Biodiversity and Geological Conservation, CS5 - Transport Strategy and Infrastructure, CS6 - The Development Strategy, CS7 - Development in Fareham, CS15 - Sustainable Development and Climate Change, CS17 - High Quality Design, DG4 - Site Characteristics, CS20 - Infrastructure and Development Contributions, CS21 - Protection and Provision of Open Space.  Fareham Borough Local Plan Review - C18 - Protected Species, DG4 - Site Characteristics.

The Committee was referred to the Update Report which provided the following information:  No written comments were received as a result of the extra public consultation period.

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 was referred to the Update Report which provided the following information:  Further to the suggested conditions set out in the Officer's report, in light of the nature of the building to be demolished it is recommended that a materials salvage condition be imposed.

Upon being proposed and seconded the officer recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions in the report and a further condition regarding method of demolition and salvage of materials,  was voted on and CARRIED

(Voting 8 in favour; 1 against).

RESOLVED that, subject to the conditions in the report and a further condition regarding method of demolition and salvage of materials 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 consent, 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, CONSENT be GRANTED.

Upon being proposed and seconded, the officer recommendation to:-

(a)  grant consent for application (A), to crown raise the oak tree to 6 metres above ground level by removing small diameter branches < 75mm; and

(b)  refuse consent for application (B), to crown reduce the oak tree by 2 metres and thin one in four branches to the tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 632

 was voted on and CARRIED.

(Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)

RESOLVED that in relation to the proposed works to the oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 632:-

(a)       CONSENT be GRANTED to crown raise the oak tree to 6 metres above ground level by removing small diameter branches < 75mm; and

(b)       CONSENT be REFUSED to crown reduce the oak tree by 2 metres and thin one in four branches.

Reasons for the decision: It is not considered that the extent of the proposed pruning is necessary.  There are insufficient arboricultural grounds to justify such significant pruning as proposed by (B), which would be harmful to the tree's appearance and condition and therefore the public amenity value of the oak. The works for crown raising to 6 metres above ground level are however acceptable in arboricultural terms

Policies: Fareham Borough Local Plan Review: DG4 - Site Characteristics.

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

(Voting 9 in favour; 0 against).

RESOLVED that PLANNING PERMISSION be granted.

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 noted the information in the report.

Please note that item no.8 (P/11/0436/OA) has been withdrawn from the agenda.

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

To consider a report by the Director of Planning and Environment which requests the Committee to confirm its position in respect of the future retention and maintenance of the runways at the site.

PLEASE NOTE this item has been withdrawn from the Agenda.

The Committee was informed that this item had been withdrawn before the meeting.

To consider the confirmation of the two following Fareham Tree Preservation Orders which have been made by officers under delegated powers and to which no formal objections have been received:-

The Committee considered confirmation of the following Tree Preservation Orders which had been made by officers under delegated powers and to which no formal objections had been received.

Order made on 24 May 2013 covering 35 individual trees (25 oak, 4 beech, 4 pine and 2 sycamore).

It is recommended that Fareham Tree Preservation Order No.682 be confirmed with modification to the title to read: Fareham Tree Preservation Order 682 - Ashwood, Land at 168 Hunts Pond Road and 114, 116, 118& 120 Locks Heath Park Road, Locks Heath. It is further requested that Fareham Tree Preservation Order No.9 be revoked as all the trees in the older order have, where appropriate, been included in the new order.

Order made on 24 May 2013 covering 35 individual trees (25 oak, 4 beech, 4 pine and 2 sycamore).

RESOLVED that :-

(i)        Fareham Tree Preservation Order No.682 be confirmed with modification to the title to read: Fareham Tree Preservation Order 682 - Ashwood, Land at 168 Hunts Pond Road and 114, 116, 118& 120 Locks Heath Park Road, Locks Heath; and

(ii)       Fareham Tree Preservation Order No.9 be revoked as all the trees in the older order have, where appropriate, been included in the new order.

Order made on 22 May 2013 covering one group of trees (G1 - comprising 12 oak and 1 field maple.

It is recommended that  Fareham Tree Preservation Order No.683 be confirmed as made and served.

Order made on 22 May 2013 covering one group of trees (G1 - comprising 12 oak and 1 field maple).

RESOLVED that Fareham Tree Preservation Order No.683 be confirmed as made and served.