Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday, 27th February 2008
at Kings Worthy Community Centre, Fraser Road, Kings Worthy
Present:
Councillors:Peter Warrener [Acting Chairman]
Dawn-Marie Cox
Nick Culhane
Neil Pidduck
Rosemary Sign
Clerk: Colin Arnett
Public: 1
P/08/10 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence had been received from Cllrs James and Welstead.
P/08/11 Public Question Time
The member of the public shared his concerns with councillors regarding the development at 106 Springvale Road. These centred on the proposed number of properties and the loss of green areas.
P/08/12 Minutes of the Meeting held on the 30 January 2008.
The minutes were agreed as a true record of the meeting with one amendment - P/08/06 delete “Abbots Worthy” add “the parish” - and were signed by Cllr Warrener.
P/08/13 Matters Arising from the Meeting of the 30 January 2008
- P/08/04 14 Springvale Road – the clerk reported that BT had given assurances that the refurbishment of the telephone box would be completed by the 31 March 2008. Members asked the clerk to chase the repositioning of the bus shelter.
Action – the clerk
- P/08/04 Abbots Worthy House – Cllr Cox reported that she was unaware of any further developments.
- P/08/04 HALC Planning Workshop 7 February 2008 – Cllr Warrener thanked Cllr Pidduck for attending the workshop and for circulating his notes.
- P/08/06 Planning Decisions – the clerk reported that he had contacted the arboricultural officer at WCC to clarify the situation regarding tree works in a conservation area. All tree works have to be formally notified; however there is no obligation on the local authority to formally consult on trees which do not have a TPO.
Cllr Cox expressed her concerns that WCC were not taking into account the committee’s comments. She highlighted the recent application for an extension on Verwood Cottage, London Road. The clerk was asked to circulate details of the decision for discussion at the next meeting.
Action – the clerk
- P/08/08 South Downs National Park – the clerk informed members that proposals are for the Nation Park Authority to take responsibility for planning development. However responsibility is likely to be delegated to the existing planning authorities.
- P/08/08 Hillrise Lovedon Lane – Cllr Warrener thanked Cllr Pidduck for taking photographs of this completed development. These had been forward to the enforcement team at WCC.
P/08/14 Planning Applications received since the last meeting
Case Reference |
Address |
Comment |
08/00165/FUL |
12 The Pastures
Front and rear extensions |
No Comment |
08/00365/TPO |
Tanglewood 1 Campion Way
1 no. Beech tree – remove deadwood etc |
Comment Only |
Members decided to leave the decision to the expertise of the arboricultural officer
Case Reference |
Address |
Comment |
08/00370/TPO |
5 Campion Way
3 no. Beech trees – remove deadwood etc |
Comment Only |
Members decided to leave the decision to the expertise of the arboricultural officer
Case Reference |
Address |
Comment |
08/00366/FUL |
106 Springvale Road
Erection of 6 no. dwellings |
No Comment |
P/08/06 Planning Decisions advised since 30 January 2008
Case Reference |
Address |
Decision |
07/02680/FUL
|
70 Fraser Road
New access |
Refused |
This would result in the loss of amenity space which makes an important contribution to the character of the area.
Case Reference |
Address |
Decision |
07/02965/FUL |
2 Brooke Close
Loft conversion |
Permitted |
07/02969/FUL |
East Willow St Mary’s Close
Detached double garage |
Refused |
The height, scale, siting and design would be visually dominant in relation to the existing dwelling and would not respond positively to the character of the local environment
Case Reference |
Address |
Decision |
07/02995/LIS |
The Hurst Park Lane
Internal alterations |
Permitted |
07/03060/FUL |
20 Campion Way
Conservatory to rear |
Permitted |
07/03102/LIS
07/03067/FUL |
Cart & Horses PH London Road
Internal alterations |
Permitted
|
07/03109/TPC |
Old Post Office London Road
1 no. Apple tree – crown thin |
No Objection |
07/03162/TPO |
East Wing The Old Rectory Park Lane
Fell 1 no. Sycamore tree |
Permitted |
07/03228/TPO |
Denim Old Rectory Gardens
Fell 1 no. Beech tree |
Refused |
The removal of this prominent tree would be detrimental to the amenity of the area. The level of risk to persons and property is not significant enough to justify felling.
Case Reference |
Address |
Decision |
08/00009/TPC
|
1 The Paddock
2 no. Lime trees – crown reduce |
No Objection |
P/08/16 Clerk’s Notices
- Proposed Changes to Planning Applications – a letter had been received from HCC regarding the introduction of a set of standardised national planning and related application forms [1 APP] on or after 6 April 2008.
Cllr Pidduck express concerns regarding the proposed computer space for comment and agreed to check the new procedure.
Action – Cllr Pidduck
- Land of Hookpit Farm Lane – the clerk distributed copies for the WCC consultation letter sent to local residents regarding the amendment to the Section 106 Agreement for the development of 25 no. affordable dwellings.
Members asked the clerk to liaise with Cllr Johnston with regard to responding to the letter.
Action – the clerk
P/08/17 Chairman’s Notices
- Exhibition on the Proposed Development on Springvale Road – Members expressed their disappointment with the exhibition. After some discussion it was decided not to comment until the formal outline planning application had been received.
P/08/18 Date of next meeting
The next meeting was arranged for 7.30 pm on the 26 March 2008.
The meeting closed at 8.59pm |
