Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 26th April, 2023 7.00 pm - Agenda and minutes

Venue: Concorde Room, Council Offices, Farnborough

Contact: Adele Taylor  01252 398831 Email: adele.taylor@rushmoor.gov.uk

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67.

Declarations of interest

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.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest for this meeting.

68.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 101 KB

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 22nd March 2023 (copy attached).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 22nd March, 2023 were approved and signed as a correct record of proceedings.

69.

Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 109 KB

To consider the Executive Head of, Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2316 on planning applications recently submitted to the Council (copy attached).

 

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

 

Item

Reference Number

 

Address

Recommendation



 1

21/00271/FULPP

Block 3 Queensmead, Farnborough

 

For information

 2

22/00340/REMPP

Blandford House and Malta Barracks Development Site, Shoe Lane, Aldershot

 

For information

 3

22/00849/FULPP

Discovery Place, Columbus Drive, Farnborough

 

For information

 4

23/00169/FULPP

Aldershot Conservative Club, Aldershot

 

For Information

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

 

Item

 

Pages

 

Reference

Number

Address

 

 

Recommendation

 

 

 5

11-16

23/00186/FULPP

Kings Moat car Park, Farnborough

 

 

Grant

 6

17-24

23/00218/FULPP

Blackwater River Bridge, The Hatches, Farnborough

 

 

Grant

 7

25-32

23/00261/FUL

Aldershot Park Crematorium, Aldershot

 

 

Grant

 

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

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED: That

 

(i)

 

permission be given to the following applications, as set out in Appendix “A” attached hereto, subject to the conditions, restrictions and prohibitions (if any) mentioned therein:

 

 

*     

23/00186/FULPP

Kings Moat Car Park, Farnborough 

 

*

 

23/00218/FULPP

 

Blackwater River Bridge, The Hatches, Farnborough

 

 

23/00261/FUL

Aldershot Park Crematorium, Aldershot

 

(ii)          the applications dealt with by the Executive Head of Property and Growth, where necessary in consultation with the Chairman, in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, more particularly specified in Section “D” of the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2316, be noted

 

 (iii)        the current position with regard to the following applications be noted pending consideration at a future meeting:

 

 

21/00271/FULPP

Block 3, Queensmead, Farnborough

 

**

 

22/00340/REMPP

 

Land at Blandford House and Malta Barracks Development Site, Shoe Lane, Aldershot

 

22/00849/FULPP

Discovery Place, Columbus Drive, Farnborough

 

 

 

23/00169/FULPP

 

Aldershot Conservative Club, Victoria Road, Aldershot

 

 

23/00292/FULPP

Farnborough Airport, Farnborough Road, Farnborough

 

*

The Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2316 in respect of these applications was amended at the meeting.

**

It was agreed that site visits would be arranged to these sites

 

70.

Enforcement and Possible Unauthorised Development pdf icon PDF 330 KB

To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2317 (copy attached) which reports on cases of planning enforcement and possible unauthorised development.

Minutes:

Enforcement Reference No.

Description of Breach

 

 

 

21/00144/RESWRK

Following a complaint regarding, and subsequent inspection of, a large outbuilding that had been erected to the front of, 2 Boxalls Lane, Aldershot, it was determined that the outbuilding required planning permission. Three letters had been sent, with no response, these were followed by a Planning Contravention Notice (PCN) in August 2022. In March 2023, the Council took the case to court for the non-return of the PCN, and the owner was fined for failure to return the PCN. As evidence showed that the structure had not existed in its current form for more than four years, instructions had been issued to the Corporate Manager – Legal to draft and serve both Enforcement and Untidy Site Notices.

 

RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2317, as amended at the meeting, be noted.

71.

ESSO Pipeline Project

Minutes:

Katie Herrington, Principle Planning Officer, gave a verbal update to the Committee on the position regarding the agreement of all outstanding legal agreements including the Environmental Improvement Plan pursuant to the Development Consent Order for the renewal and partial realignment of the Southampton to London ESSO fuel pipeline which crossed the Borough of Rushmoor. 

 

Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) – it was noted that removal of the heras fencing had commenced, however the path would not be reopened until the quality had been fully checked by the Council. Replanting had also commenced. With regards to timescales, it was noted that the compound would remain in place for the next few weeks to enable the installation of the new playground which was due to start on 22 May, this would be followed by work to  reinstate the car park. It was expected that Esso would be off the site by the end of June. 2023.

 

Southwood Country Park (SCP) – it was noted that works had ceased due to poor working conditions and an issue with an Environment Agency licence relating to works at the brook. Works at Nash Close works were due to commence on 27 April and a temporary car park, for resident use, had been established in the SCP car park.

 

In addition, it was noted that following discussions with Hampshire County Council (HCC), a temporary crossing would be installed at SCP. And discussions were underway with ESSO regarding funding. Discussions were ongoing relating to a more permanent solution.

 

In response to a query regarding complaints concerning the West Heath compound, it was noted that a number of issues had been raised and the Council were awaiting a response. It was suggested that Members share any issues with Ms Herrington direct to ensure a comprehensive response to all matters of concern.

 

The report was noted.