Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 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 11th March, 2026 (copy attached).

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 11th March, 2026 were approved and signed as a correct record of proceedings.

The Chair advised the Committee that Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo had been absent from four consecutive meetings of the Committee held on 8th October 2025, 19th November 2025, 11th March 2026 and 15th April 2026. Under the Council’s Standing Orders, Standing Order 4 (5) stated that ‘if any Member shall be absent from three consecutive meetings of a committee, he or she shall cease to be a Member thereof, unless he or she shall in the opinion of the Committee show reasonable grounds for their absence.’

It was noted that the Chair had been made aware of the reasons for her absence and was satisfied with the explanation given. The wider Committee were also satisfied that Cllr Igodifo could continue as a Member of the Committee.

RESOLVED: That Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo continue to serve as a Member of the Committee for the remainder of the 2025/26 Municipal Year.

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:

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.

(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. PG2609, 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. PG2609 (as amended at the meeting) regarding the demolition of existing building, excluding the original façade to Devereux House which is to be retained, and construction of part two/three storey building with accommodation in the roof space to provide a care home (Use Class C2) together with parking, landscaping and associated development.

During discussion, Members raised questions regarding the impact on neighbouring residents. Following a vote, the decision was deferred to enable a site visit and would be reconvened at a date to be determined.

ACTION

RESOLVED: That the meeting will be reconvened subsequent to a site visit by Members.