Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 7.00 pm - Agenda and draft minutes

Venue: Concorde Room, Council Offices, Farnborough

Contact: Committee Administrator, Lucy Bingham Tel. (01252) 398128, Email lucy.bingham@rushmoor.gov.uk

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10.

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.

11.

Minutes PDF 194 KB

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 15th July (copy attached).

Additional documents:

Appendix A , item 11. PDF 154 KB

Minutes:

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 15th July, 2026 were approved and signed as a correct record of proceedings.

12.

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:

Application No.	Address	Representation	In support of or against the application
26/00182/FULPP	Warwick House, Lakeside Road, Farnborough	Stephan Vargas-Pritchard (agent)	In support

26/00300/REVPP & 26/00301/FULPP	Columbia House, No. 1 Apollo Rise, Farnborough	Guy Dixon (agent)	In support

13.

Planning Applications PDF 144 KB

To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2618 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
i	21/00271/FULPP	Block 3 Queensmead, Farnborough	For information
ii	23/00713/FUL	Manor Park Cottage, St Georges Road East, Aldershot	For information
iii	23/00794/REVPP	Farnborough Airport, Farnborough Road, Farnborough	For information
iv	24/00237/FUL	Nos. 235-237 High Street, Aldershot	For information
v	25/00615/REV	Farnborough Airport, Farnborough Road, Farnborough	For information
vi	26/00181/FULPP	Site of Former Geneva House, No.1 Gladiator Way, Farnborough	For information
vii	26/00163/FULPP	Discovery Place, Columbus Drive, Farnborough	For information

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

Item	Pages	Reference Number	Address	Recommendation
viii	27-65	26/00182/FULPP	Warwick House, Lakeside Road, Farnborough	Grant subject to a s106 agreement

ix & x	67-86	26/00300/REVPP & 26/00301/FULPP	Columbia House, No. 1 Apollo Rise, Farnborough	Grant

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

ion for information.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED: That

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

	26/00300/REVPP	Columbia House, No. 1 Apollo Rise, Farnborough

	26/00301/FULPP	Columbia House, No. 1 Apollo Rise, Farnborough

(ii)	the following application be determined by the Executive Head of Property and Growth, in consultation with the Chairman, subject to the prior completion of a S106 legal agreement and the conditions as detailed in the report:

*	26/00182/FULPP	Warwick House, Lakeside Road, Farnborough

(iii) 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. PG2618, be noted

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

	21/00271/FULPP		Block 3, Queensmead, Farnborough
	23/00713/FUL		Manor Park Cottage, St. Georges Road East, Aldershot
	23/00794/REVPP		Farnborough Airport, Farnborough
	24/00237/FUL		Nos. 235-237 High Street, Aldershot

	25/00615/REV		Farnborough Airport, Farnborough Road, Farnborough

	26/00163/FULPP		Discovery Place, Columbus Drive, Farnborough

	26/00181/FULPP		Site of Former Geneva House, No.1 Gladiator Way Farnborough

*		The Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2618 in respect of these applications was amended at the meeting.

14.

Enforcement and possible unauthorised development PDF 460 KB

To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2619 (copy attached) which reports on cases of planning enforcement and possible unauthorised development.

Minutes:

Enforcement Reference No.		Description of Breach

26/00022/BOUND		Fencing erected to the front of No. 28 The Topiary, Farnborough. A complaint had been received alleging that fencing had been erected to the front of the property, requiring planning permission and creating highway safety concerns at the junction of The Topiary and Southern Way. Investigation confirmed that the timber fence exceeded one metre in height adjacent to the highway and therefore constituted a breach of planning control. The owners were contacted but no response was received. Having assessed the development, it was concluded that the fence did not cause unacceptable harm to highway safety, character or appearance. Given that planning permission would likely be granted if an application were submitted, it was not considered expedient to take formal enforcement action.

26/00061/OUTBDG		A shed erected in the rear garden of No. 128 Ship Lane, Farnborough. A complaint had been received that a shed had been erected in the rear garden of the property. Investigation established that, although the shed itself would ordinarily have constituted permitted development, the inclusion of a veranda meant that planning permission was required and a breach of planning control had occurred. The owner was invited to submit a retrospective planning application, but no application was received. Having regard to the modest size and design of the shed and veranda, it was considered that the development did not result in material harm to neighbouring amenity and that planning permission would likely be granted if an application were submitted. Accordingly, whilst a breach of planning control had occurred, it was not considered expedient to pursue formal enforcement action.

Members discussed concerns regarding the cost of investigating retrospective cases and the wider perception that unauthorised development could proceed without consequence. The Committee were advised that the enforcement process focused on planning harm and expediency and that, in both reported cases, formal action was not considered justified as planning permission would likely have been granted had applications been submitted.

RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2619 be noted.

15.

Appeals Progress Report PDF 129 KB

To consider the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2620 (copy attached) on the progress of recent planning appeals.

Minutes:

The Committee received the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2620 concerning the following appeal decisions:

Application / Enforcement Case No.	Description	Decision

25/00615/REV	An appeal against the Council’s non-determination of the second planning application at Farnborough Airport, Farnborough Road, Farnborough.	Appeal commenced

26/00393/ADVPP	A new appeal in respect of No. 248 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, against the refusal; of Advertisement Consent for “Display of 3.298 by 2.74 metre non-illuminated advertisement display billboard at first-floor level on front (Salisbury Road) elevation of building”.	Appeal commenced

The Committee noted that officers had previously circulated information regarding the Statement of Case for the Farnborough Airport appeal and that briefing sessions could be arranged for Members wishing to receive further information.

What	By Whom	When
Members wishing to receive a briefing on the Farnborough Airport appeal process and Statement of Case, to notify Democratic Services.	Members of the Development Management Committee	Before the next Committee meeting – 18th November

RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG262620 be noted.

16.

Planning (Development Management) Summary PDF 302 KB

To receive the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2621 (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 April 2026 – 30th June 2026.

Minutes:

The Committee received the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2621 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 April 2026 to 30th June 2026.

The Committee noted that performance targets continued to be exceeded across all application categories. Members were advised of corrections to figures within the published report and received updates regarding development progress at Wellesley.

The Committee discussed ongoing enforcement investigations relating to Miller Homes and Bellway Homes, and raised concerns regarding delayed delivery of facilities within the Wellesley development, including the neighbourhood centre and associated commercial uses. Officers acknowledged residents' frustrations and confirmed that discussions with developers continued.

Members received a further update regarding implementation of the National Scheme of Delegation from 31 October 2026 and the arrangements that would apply to future planning applications.

ACTION:

What	By Whom	When
Provide Members with an update regarding the proposed Neighbourhood Development Zone facilities, including the neighbourhood centre.	Jake Hamilton – Service Manager - Development Management	By December 2026

RESOLVED: That the Executive Head of Property and Growth’s Report No. PG2621 be noted.