Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm - Agenda and draft 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 8th October, 2025 (copy attached).

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th October, 2025 were approved and signed as a correct record of proceedings.

To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2538 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:

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.

(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. PG2538, be noted

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

The Committee considered the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2538 (as amended at the meeting) regarding conversion and extension of Units 16-18 with partial internal works to Unit 20, The Meads Shopping Centre to facilitate formation of a cafe/bar and restaurant with associated external walls, signage, entrances and bin store.

RESOLVED: That

(i)              delegated authority be granted to the Service Manager (Development Management) and Executive Head of Property and Growth, to add any additional conditions as may be considered necessary; and

(ii)             planning permission be granted.

To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2539 (copy attached) on the progress of recent planning appeals.

The Committee received the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2539 concerning the following appeal decisions:

RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2539 be noted.

To receive the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2537 (copy attached) which updates on the Performance Indicators for the Development Management Section of Planning, and the overall workload for the Section for the period 1st July 2025 – 30th September 2025.

The Committee received the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2537 which provided an update on the position with respect to achieving performance indicators for the Development Management Section of the Planning Service and the overall workload of the Section for the quarter from 1st July to 30th September 2025.

The Committee noted that the planning summary reports would include 12-month figures in future, in addition to the quarterly figures.

RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2537 be noted.