Agenda and minutes

Apologies of absence were received from Councillor P J Davies and Councillor G Fazackarley.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Planning and Development Policy Development and Review Panel meeting held on 18 July 2017.

It was AGREED that the Minutes of the Planning and Development Policy Development and Review Panel held on the 18 July 2017 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 and disclosures of advice or directions received from Group Leaders or Political Groups, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To receive presentations from Southern Water and Portsmouth Water Companies on the their Future Investment Plans.

The Panel received a joint presentation from Paul Kent and Nick Price from Southern Water and Steve Morley from Portsmouth Water. The presentation began by providing Members with an overview on the following aspects of the local areas water supply: -

·         How Hampshire’s water is supplied using different resources from across the south.

·         The close working relationship that both companies have, together, and with neighbouring providers.

·         How regional environmental challenges have led to the requirement for investment in a reservoir at a site in Havant (Havant Thicket).

·         The impact changes to legislation has on the services that both companies provide.

·         How the companies forecast demand and plan for the future by compiling; local, historical and shared data to ensure a good level of resilience to accommodate growth and changes in weather conditions.

The presentation then moved on to focus on the Fareham Borough explaining how the companies use their resources to plan for future developments, reassuring the Panel that they can accommodate demand. They then went on to say that, both companies and their competitors work closely with developers from an early stage to manage infrastructure.

Finally, Paul Kent presented on the waste water services and explained in detail to Members about the sewer network capacity and the ways in which demand is managed throughout the Borough by monitoring peak times and working closely with developers.

It was AGREED that Paul Kent and Nick Price from Southern Water and Steve Morley from Portsmouth Water be thanked for their informative presentation.

To receive a presentation from the Head of Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership on the coastal management work being undertaken at Hill Head.

The Panel received a presentation by Andy Pearce from the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership updating Members on the work being undertaken at Hill Head to replace the seawall.

The presentation ran through a series of slides showing the progress of work through phase 1, and how phase 2 is to be completed shortly. The promenade was opened on the 28 October 2017 with temporary fencing installed to keep people safe before the permanent safety rail is fitted. Officers have already received several positive comments from users.

Members enquired about issues with access to the beach due to shingle being washed up onto the steps. Officers confirmed that this will be monitored by members of the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership team and additional barriers will be put in place if required.

It was AGREED that Andy Pearce from the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership be thanked for his presentation. 

To receive a presentation by the Head of Planning Strategy and Regeneration on the Brownfield Land Register.

The Panel received a presentation from the Head of Planning Strategy and Regeneration outlining changes to The Town and Country Planning Regulations 2017 that came into force earlier this year, which require local planning authorities to prepare, publish and maintain registers of brownfield land suitable for residential development.

It was AGREED that the Head of Planning Strategy and Regeneration be thanked for her presentation.

To consider a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation which reviews the Panel’s Work Programme for 2017/18.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation which reviewed the Work Programme for 2017/18.

It was AGREED that the Panel: -

(a)  review and agree the proposed Work Programme for 2017/18;

(b)  review the outcomes from matters considered at the Panel meeting on the 18 July 2017; and

(c)  note the Planning and Development Executive Portfolio work programme for 2017/18.