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To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on *. Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting held on 24 July 2024 were approved as a true and correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
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Declarations of Interest To remind Members of the need to record the existence and nature of any personal, disclosable pecuniary or other registrable interests in items on the agenda, in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct. Minutes: Councillor Adrian Abbs declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 4(2) by virtue of the fact that both he and the applicant volunteered at Kennet Radio. As his interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, he determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter. Councillor Paul Dick declared that he had been lobbied on Agenda Item 4(1). |
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Schedule of Planning Applications (Note: The Chairman, with the consent of the Committee, reserves the right to alter the order of business on this agenda based on public interest and participation in individual applications). |
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1. 23-00815-FUL land South of Sandhill, Hermitage
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Minutes: 1. The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(1)) concerning Planning Application 23/00815/FUL Hermitage in respect of: Part retrospective. Change of use of land for the formation of 5 Gypsy/Traveller pitches comprising of 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan, and 1 utility building per pitch. 2. Mr Michael Butler introduced the report to Members, which took account of all the relevant policy considerations and other material planning considerations. In conclusion the report detailed that the proposal was acceptable in planning terms and officers recommended that the Development Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions outlined in the main and update reports. 3. The Chairman asked Mr Paul Goddard if he had any observations relating to the application. He highlighted matters regarding access and potential traffic movements. · The current access was unauthorised, and a condition was proposed requiring details to be submitted. Highways Officers were satisfied that there was adequate width for the expected vehicles to manoeuvre in and out of the site. · The applicants had commissioned speed surveys which had been used to calculate the required sight lines for the access. While the required sightlines were not achieved at this stage, they were achievable because they were within land that was controlled either by the Local Authority or by the applicant. A condition was proposed to ensure the provision of the sightlines. · There was a provision of a 1.5 metre wide footway coming from the site and connecting to existing footways to the south. This would be secured by condition, as well as provided by appropriate legal agreements. · Highways Officers noted that caravans would stay for long periods, and they considered caravan movements to be infrequent. Expected traffic movements would be three vehicles in and out per pitch per day, equating to 15 additional vehicle movements, and should not cause any traffic issues. · Highways Officers had no objection to the proposal. 4. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Ms Ruth Cottingham, Parish Council representative, Mr Martin Powers, Objector, and Councillor Heather Codling, Ward Member, addressed the Committee on this application. Parish/Town Council Representation 5. Ms Cottingham addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee 23 October 2024 Member Questions to the Parish/Town Council 6. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · It was confirmed that dialogue had taken place with the applicants - 18 months ago, the Parish Council had hired the local school hall, and many local residents, the owner of the site, and residents of the site were in attendance. · It was believed that another Councillor had been in contact with the residents of the site. Objector Representation 7. The Committee suspended standing orders to allow Mr Martin Powers to address the Committee, as he had missed the 16:00 deadline to register to speak. 8. Mr Powers addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee 23 October 2024 Member Questions to the Objector 9. Members did not have ... view the full minutes text for item 4.(1) |
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2. 24-00582-FUL The White Hart inn, Hampstead Marshall
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Minutes: 1. The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(2)) concerning Planning Application 24-00582-FUL The White Hart inn, Hampstead Marshall in respect of change of use of the Public House to residential use, together with external alterations, landscaping, car parking and any other associated works and infrastructure, White Hart Inn, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, RG20 0HW. 2. Ms Sian Cutts introduced the report to Members, which took account of all the relevant policy considerations and other material planning considerations. In conclusion the report detailed that the proposal was acceptable in planning terms and officers recommended that the Development Manager be authorised to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions outlined in the main and update reports. 3. Highways Officers had no further comments. 4. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Ms Anne Budd, Parish Council representative, Mr Matt Maggs, objector, Mr Chris Moss, supporter, and Ms Stella Coulthurst/Mr Gareth Johns, applicant/agent, addressed the Committee on this application. Parish/Town Council Representation 5. Ms Budd addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee 23 October 2024 Member Questions to the Parish/Town Council 6. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · The first Asset of Community Value (ACV) nomination had been accepted. When the time was running out on the ACV, another Parish Councillor had submitted an nomination, however it was rejected on the grounds that there was no justification that an ACV would be appropriate. · Ms Budd stated that to her knowledge, no brewing had taken place on the site. Objector Representation 7. Mr Maggs addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee 23 October 2024 Member Questions to the Objector 8. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · Mr Maggs was concerned about being able to see through the obscured windows and the impact this might have on the value of his property. He noted that the previous application from 2017 did not have a skylight. Supporter Representation 9. Mr Moss addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee 23 October 2024 Member Questions to the Supporter 10. Members did not have any questions of clarification. Applicant/Agent Representation 11. Ms Coulthurst and Mr Jones addressed the Committee. The full representation can be viewed here: Western Area Planning Committee 23 October 2024 Member Questions to the Applicant/Agent 12. Members asked questions of clarification and were given the following responses: · It was confirmed that there had been no interest in running the property as a pub while it had been on the market for six months. · It was acknowledged that some potential buyers thought they could see an inexpensive development opportunity and were interested in that capacity. Two restaurant groups had considered the property, but they did not want to pursue it because of the location challenges. · It was confirmed that although a brewery had been installed, no beer had been brewed at the pub since the month ... view the full minutes text for item 4.(2) |