Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - Agenda and draft minutes
PDF 233 KBVenue: Concorde Room, Council Offices, Farnborough
Contact: Committee Administrator, Lucy Bingham Tel. (01252) 398128, Email lucy.bingham@rushmoor.gov.uk
Link: Click here to view the recording of the meeting
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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. |
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To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 19th November, 2025 (copy attached). Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting held on 19th November, 2025 were approved and signed as a correct record of proceedings. It was noted that Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo had been absent from the last three meetings of the Development Management Committee on 8th October 2025, 19th November 2025 and 11th March 2026. The Committee were advised that Cllr Essien Igodifo had been contacted to establish the reasons for her absence, and the Committee would be updated at the next meeting. |
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Representations by the Public Minutes: In accordance with the guidelines for public participation at meetings, the following representations were made to the Committee and were duly considered before a decision was reached:
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Planning Applications To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2605 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. Additional documents:
Minutes:
(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. PG2605, be noted (iii) the current position with regard to the following applications be noted pending consideration at a future meeting:
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Proposed New Farnborough Leisure Centre, Queensmead Car Park, Kingsmead, Farnborough - Application No. 25/00583/FULPP Minutes: The Committee considered the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2605 (as amended at the meeting) regarding the erection of a new leisure centre incorporating landscaping, play area, public realm, car and cycle parking, and associated works. During discussion, it was requested that background documents, specifically regarding air quality findings from Environmental Health, would be shared with Members of the Committee. ACTION
RESOLVED: That
(i) the wording be amended to be more specific regarding ‘payment of a financial contribution of £TBA towards Rushmoor LCWIP schemes in the vicinity of the site’; and (ii) the Executive Head of Property and Growth, in consultation with the Chairman, be authorised to GRANT planning permission, subject to a Section 106 Agreement. |
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Appeals Progress Report To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2606 (copy attached) on the progress of recent planning appeals. Minutes: The Committee received the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2606 concerning the following appeal decisions:
RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2606 be noted. |
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Planning (Development Management) Summary To receive the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2607 (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 October 2025 – 31st December 2025. Minutes: The Committee received the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2607 (as amended at the meeting), 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 October to 31st December, 2025 (Q3). RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2607 be noted. |
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