Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 13th October, 2021 7.00 pm - Agenda and minutes

All Members who have or believe that they have any interest under the Rushmoor Borough Council Councillors’ Code of Conduct, adopted in April 2021, in any matter to be considered at the meeting are required to disclose that interest at the start of the meeting (preferably) or as soon as possible thereafter and to take the necessary steps in light of their interest as to any participation in the agenda item.

There were no declarations of interest for this meeting.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 15th September 2021 (copy attached).

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 15th September 2021 were approved and signed as a correct record of the proceedings.

To consider the Head of Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing’s Report No. EPSH2128 on planning applications recently submitted to the Council (copy attached).

Sections A and B of the report set out the items to be considered at future meetings and petitions received:

Section C of the report sets out planning applications for determination at this meeting:

Section D of the report sets out planning applications which have been determined under the Council’s scheme of delegation for information.

The Committee considered the Head of Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing’s Report No. EPSH2128 in respect of Planning Application No. 21/00645/FULPP for the erection of three 3-bedroom 5 person occupancy terraced two-storey houses following the demolition of existing garages; alterations to the side elevation of No. 170 Holly Road and the provision of replacement parking spaces for Nos. 162a, 164, 164a and 170 Holly Road at land to the rear of Nos. 162 to 170 Holly Road, Aldershot.  

The Report was updated at the meeting to extend the time for the determination of the application until 30th November 2021 to allow more time for the completion of the required Section 106 planning obligation. 

RESOLVED:  That, subject to the completion of a satisfactory planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 by 26^th November 2021 to secure the SAMMS SPA and Public Open Space contributions, as set out in the Report, the Head of Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing, in consultation with the Chairman, be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report.

However, in the event that a satisfactory Section 106 agreement is not received by 26^th November 2021, the Head of Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing, in consultation with the Chairman, be authorised to refuse planning permission on the grounds that the proposal does not provide a financial contribution to mitigate the effect of the development on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area in accordance with the Rushmoor Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Interim Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy and adopted Rushmoor Local Plan Policy NE1; and does not make appropriate provision for public open space in accordance with the requirements of the adopted Rushmoor Local Plan Policy DE6.

To receive the Head of Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing’s Report No. EPSH2129 (copy attached) on the progress of recent planning appeals.

The Committee received the Head of Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing’s Report No. EPSH2129 concerning the following appeal decisions:

RESOLVED: That the Head of Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing’s Report No. EPSH2129 be noted.