Minutes - Planning Committee Meeting

This page was last updated on Wednesday, August 13, 2008

• Back to the previous page
• Planning Committee Minutes - (PDF file 16 kb)

Present:

Councillors: Liz James [Chairman]
Nick Culhane
Neil Pidduck
Rosemary Sign
Peter Warrener

Clerk: Colin Arnett

Public: 42

P/07/29 Apologies for Absence

None.

P/07/30 Public Question Time

Paul Bulkeley from Snug Projects gave a presentation on the proposed development of 12 dwellings at 1 Campion Way and responded to questions from councillors and members of the public.

 

Simon Packer from Turley Associates and a colleague representing Gleeson Homes, outlined their proposals for the development of 79 dwellings in Tudor Way. They responded to questions from councillors and members of the public

 

David Kimber shared with members his plans for the development 6 dwellings at 106 Springvale Road and responded to questions from councillors and members of the public.

P/07/31 Minutes of the Meeting held on the 28 March 2007 and the notes of the meeting held on the 25 April 2007.

The minutes and notes were agreed as a true record of the meeting and were signed by Cllr James.

P/07/32 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Cllr Warrener proposed Cllr James as chairman and this was seconded by Cllr Sign. All members unanimously agreed.

 

Cllr Sign proposed Cllr Pidduck as vice-chairman and this was seconded by Cllr James. All members unanimously agreed.

P/07/33 Matters Arising from the Meetings of the 28 March 2007 and 25 April 2007

P/07/23 3-5 Court Road – members agreed that it was no longer appropriate to send a letter to WCC regarding this development. Members agreed to monitor developments.

 

P/07/23 Elan Signs – the remaining signs had now been removed.

 

P/07/23 Tree Warden – Cllr Sign reported that Kelvin Mason had been appointed tree warden for the parish.

P/07/34 Planning Applications received since the last meeting

The height of the roof ridge appears to be out of character with the adjoining properties

Members expressed concerns over the lack of amenity space; the density of the development; the design, massing, scale and height of the buildings and that the development appears to be contrary to both PPS3 and DP3.

Members were concerned that the tree to be removed should be replaced by a tree of similar size and species.

Members expressed concerns on the inadequate car parking and the density of the housing at the top end of the site

P/07/35 Planning Decisions advised since 25 April 2007

The design, massing, scale, height and layout does not respond positively to the character of the local environment.

The design, massing, scale, height and layout does not respond positively to the character of the local environment

The design, massing, scale, height and layout does not respond positively to the character of the local environment

P/07/36 Clerk’s Notices

The clerk had received the following documents;

• HCC Letter on the Proposed 30mph Speed Limit for London Rd/Bedfield Lane – members agreed that this should be discussed at the Parish Council Meeting.
  
  
• Forbes Road Parking – a parishioner had express concerns regarding the parking on the corners of Springvale Road. WCC had agreed to paint lines if required. Cllr Warrener agreed to take the matter to the Transport Liaison Group.
  Action – Cllr Warrener
  
  
• WCC Rural Affordable Housing Information – a letter had been received containing leaflets. Cllr James asked if the clerk could obtain further copies.
  Action – the clerk
  
  
• WCC Draft affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document Consultation

P/07/37 Chairman’s Notices

None.

P/07/38 Date of next meeting

The next meeting was arranged for 7.30 pm on the 27 June 2007.

The meeting closed at 10.02 pm

• Top of page

• Headbourne Worthy Parish Council Homepage
• Kings Worthy Parish Council Homepage

• Hampshire County Council
• Winchester City Council