Reconvened meeting from 15th April 2026, Development Management Committee - Thursday, 23rd 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.

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. PG2609 on planning applications recently submitted to the Council (copy attached).

The report sets out planning applications for determination at this meeting:

RESOLVED: That

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 potential loss of privacy for neighbouring properties, the possibility of badger activity on the site and parking arrangements. Detailed discussion of the impact on neighbouring properties primarily No.73 Albert Road was held. It was proposed and agreed to add an additional condition regarding the obscure glazing of 4 windows on the eastern elevation of the building which faced directly onto No.73 Albert Road. The Committee were advised that the highways authority, Hampshire County Council, had determined that the shortfall in parking was unlikely to result in conditions which were harmful to road safety through overspill parking. Albert Road featured single yellow lines which indicated that restrictions were not in place all day.

RESOLVED: That

(i)            the recommendation be amended to include a revised condition to secure the use of obscure glazing for the four bedroom windows on the first and second floors on the eastern elevation, at the northern end of the building;

(ii)          an informative be included to ensure that the continued absence of badgers is confirmed prior to development starting and outlining the necessary steps that need to be taken should badgers be identified; and

(iii)         the Executive Head of Property and Growth, in consultation with the Chairman, be authorised to GRANT planning permission, subject to a Section 106 Agreement.

A vote of thanks was recorded for Cllr Jacqui Vosper, Member of the Development Management Committee. As Cllr Vosper would be standing down at the forthcoming Borough elections, it was noted that the Chair and Members thanked her for her service and wished her the best of luck for her retirement.