Open Session:

There were three members of the public present who wished to speak regarding a planning application
(P/4775 below).

Present:

Cllr N R G Clarke (Chairman)
Cllr M A Steele (Vice-Chairman)
Cllr N J Chard
Cllr D R Cole
Cllr L C Ford
Cllr B H Terry
Cllr Mrs J Terry

In Attendence:

Jo Stannard, Deputy Town Clerk
Claire Perrens, Meetings Administrator

The Deputy Town Clerk reported that apologies for absence had been received from Cllr A Wiseman and Cllr B Woodifield.

P/4773 Declarations of Interest

Cllr B Terry and Cllr Chard declared a personal interest in Minute P/4778 – please see details below.

P/4774 Minutes of Previous Meeting

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7th May 2010, having been circulated, be approved and signed as a correct record.

P/4775 Planning Applications

Members considered planning applications in respect of periods ending 5th May, 12th May, 19th May, and 26th May.

Planning Application 10/9557 – 21 Morant Road
Three members of the public had attended the meeting to comment on the proposal to raise the roof of 21 Morant Road to provide first floor accommodation and detached garage.

Mr Hughes had submitted a written objection. He was concerned that the proposal to put a five bedroom house on the site would shadow his property and lead to loss of amenity.

Mr Diaper was worried that the proposed building would be overbearing, overshadow his property and lead to loss of light.

Mr Davies was particularly concerned that the proposed first floor window on the left would look directly into his living room. He handed round photographs of the current property. The Chairman had previously visited all three properties. Members agreed that the proposal would be out of keeping with the street scene (see Annex ‘A’).

RESOLVED: That the observations summarised in Annex ‘A’ be submitted.

P/4776 Planning Appeals

Members considered an appeal in respect of Application No 09/94985:- Land of 14 Gravel Lane (Plot A) – House; new access, and an appeal in respect of Application 09/94986 Land of 14 Gravel Lane (Plot B) – House; new access. The Town Council’s observation for both i) and ii) was Refusal (2): - we recommend that these two applications be refused for the following reasons:

· The plans submitted do not make it clear whether the applicant intends to retain the existing dwelling, which, with two separate applications for new houses could result in three properties on the site, leading to overcrowding.

· Support the Planning Officer's comments regarding the proposed dwellings’ awkward relationship with the existing dwelling.

Members also considered an appeal regarding an alleged breach of planning control at Land adjacent to footpath, Holly Hill, Hangersley Hill.

RESOLVED: That no further comments be made with regard to the appeals relating to Application Numbers 09/94985 and 09/94986 or to the appeal regarding an alleged breach of planning control at Holly Hill, Hangersley Hill.

P/4777 Licensing - 14 Market Place

Members considered an application for a premises licence from a Restaurant, 14 Market Place:-‘To provide the sale and supply of alcohol and late night refreshment, Monday to Sunday’ (12.00-14.30 and 17.30-24.00). It was noted that the previous restaurant had a licence from 12.00-14.00 and 17.00-23.30, extended to 01.00 on Friday and Saturday. The proposal was that the first floor area would be an extension of the restaurant rather than for separate functions. No further information was available about the type of restaurant/business.

The Chairman said there were no grounds for objection, and noted that the proposal was modest.

RESOLVED: That the application for a premises licence from a Restaurant at 14 Market Place be noted.

P/4778 Bench Outside 5 Mount Pleasant Lane

Cllr B Terry and Cllr Chard declared a personal interest in this item, as they know one of the complainants.

Members considered a request from residents for the removal of the bench outside 5 Mount Pleasant Lane, which was being misused and causing disturbance at night. The Deputy Town Clerk had written to Sam Knight, the Police Community Support Officer, to enquire how much the bench was used in his opinion. He had reported that the bench was used regularly in the daytime, particularly by parents and school children waiting for lifts. He had no knowledge of drinking/anti-social behaviour in this location.

Cllr B Terry suggested that the bench could be moved to an alternative location nearby, at the junction of Parsonage Barn Lane and Southampton Road, where it would be further away from properties. Members viewed the proposed location on Google Street View and noted there was a large grass verge which would be a better location for the bench, which would then be visible from all directions, hopefully discouraging misuse.

RESOLVED:
1) That the bench currently located outside 5 Mount Pleasant Lane be relocated by the Town Council’s ground staff to the junction of Parsonage Barn Lane and Southampton Road;

and

2) That New Forest District Council be consulted with regard to relocating the existing bin to the same place as the bench.

There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 3.35pm.

RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

30th June 2010

TOWN MAYOR

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN