Agenda and minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 8 July 2020 to be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 July 2020 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To receive any apologies for absence from Members*.

*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they will be absent.

Apologies had been received from Councillor Radley.

The Chairman announced that the Planning Committee working party will take place 26^th August to look at actions arising from the peer review.  This will start at 6pm and will include training in the form of a presentation entitled Building for Health (Urban Design).  A formal invitation will be sent later this week. 

To declare disclosable pecuniary, and any other, interests*.

*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they may have an interest to declare.

None declared.

To recommend an amendment to the Planning Scheme of Delegation from the Planning Committee in relation to applications for ‘Modifications to Construction Hours Conditions’ and ‘Additional Environmental Approval’ to ensure that officers are able to make decisions on these applications in a timely manner and before the expiry dates to avoid proposed development becoming lawful by default.

Members considered an amendment to the Planning Scheme of Delegation from the Planning Committee in relation to applications for ‘Modifications to Construction Hours Conditions’ and ‘Additional Environmental Approval’ to ensure that officers are able to make decisions on these applications in a timely manner and before the expiry dates to avoid proposed development becoming lawful by default.

Officer recommendation:  To add the following new item:

To determine any application or notification submitted under section 74B, 74C or 74D of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

To determine any application or notification submitted under Section 93B or 93F of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

The Committee sought clarification that the Ward Member would continue to be advised before making any decisions and were advised that consulting would continue in the usual way, should the Ward Member wished to discuss.

Members were advised that the Government has set an end date to 31st December 2020.  After that date, this Amendment will require new legislation to change permanently.

DECISION  

Agreed as recommended in Officer’s Report.

To accept updates via the Addendum and consider the Planning report from the Head of Place.

Updates via the Addendum were accepted and the Committee considered the Planning report from the Head of Place.

Decisions/Recommendations – 12 August 2020

Item No:        101  -  20/01317/TPO

6 Gondreville Gardens, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 6US

T1: Oak - Reduce in length by approximately 3 metres the lateral limbs extending to the South, South West and South East on the bottom third of the crown tapering reductions into the upper crown.  Leaving a retained branch length of approximately 5-6 metres.  All pruning cuts to be made to suitable secondary growth.

A short presentation was given by Officers setting out that this tree is owned by Hart District Council and as such, Officers do not have delegated authority to determine it.  The purchase of the reduction is to increase light and improve the visual appearance of the tree. It was noted that the Council are reviewing TPOs and will circulate that report to Councillors in due course.

DECISION – GRANT

CONDITIONS

 1         The work(s) shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations

            REASON:      In order to ensure the works are carried out to an appropriate standard; in the interests of the health and appearance of the trees.

Item No:        102  -  19/02467/FUL

Rally Field, Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road, Riseley, Reading

Change of use of agricultural land to a dog day care facility (Land use Class Sui-Generis), construction of building, provision of parking, access and fencing.

Officers presented the application setting out the nature of the business and the reason for the change of use.  This application is subject to a high level of local interest including the Ward Councillors.  Members of the Committee were advised the site falls outside of any settlement boundary and is near the Wellington Country Park Lakes, a Site for Importance for Nature Conservation.  The proposed do care facility would aim at providing a safe controlled and purpose-built environment for the exercise and care of dogs.  It’s proposed hours of operation are 0730 hrs to 1800 hrs, Monday to Friday only.  Bank Holidays are also excluded from the days of operation.  No overnight stay of dogs is proposed as part of the development.

Councillors debated on the potential risk of noise coming from barking dogs and the effective management of dog waste.  Councillors also raised concerns on the proximity of residential properties and the effect of potentially more traffic created by dropping off and collecting dogs.

Members were reassured that the dogs will be managed and barking is kept to a minimum because of the professional care they will receive. Most of the dogs will be transported by the Centre’s 3 vans, reducing traffic movement.

DECISION – GRANT

GRANT planning permission subject to the following planning conditions:

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

            Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

2.         The development hereby permitted shall be fully implemented  ...  view the full minutes text for item 18.