Minutes - Planning Committee - 26 February 2008

Present:         

Mr M Abbott (Chairman), Mr P Boyes, Mr M Böckle, Mr M Rollé,
Mrs A Butcher, Mr J Charlesworth, and Mrs P Wyeth.

In Attendance: 

Eight members of the public

Apologies for Absence: 

Apologies for absence were received from Mr G Bisson and Mrs A Trend.

Declarations of Interest: 

Mrs Wyeth declared non prejudical interests in applications numbered 92544 and 92559. Mrs Butcher declared a non prejudical interest in application number 92577.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 22 January 2008, having been circulated, were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Matters Arising:

Applications for the Committee’s consideration:-

Application No 92433 – 56 High Street
Conversion of first floor offices to one bedroomed residential unit

 

RESOLVED: To recommend refusal but to accept the decision reached by the NF NPA’s officers under delegated powers. The Committee were not happy with the way this application appears to circumvent the affordable housing issue.

 

Application No 92491 – Mapledean, Pikes Hill Avenue
Ground floor extension and new porch to the dwelling and replacement outbuilding

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted with the proviso that the replacement outbuilding does not revert to residential use.

 

Application No 92509 – 23 Princes Crescent
Kitchen extension

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted as there would be no impact on neighbouring properties.

 

Application No 92526 – Little Croft, Emery Down
Reconstruction of the Coach House

 

RESOLVED: To accept the decision reached by the NF NPA’s officers under delegated powers. To ask that a stipulation be made that the outbuilding not be used for residential accommodation.

 

Application No 92560 – Northerwood House, Emery Down
(Listed Building Consent Application)
Change of colour to external masonry walls during forthcoming repainting

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted as the proposals were considered to be an improvement.

 

Application No 92544 – Magnolia Cottage, 15 Wellands Road
Single storey front extension and new chimney breast and stack to rear

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted as the proposals would have no impact on neighbouring properties.

 

Application No 92559 – Three Gables, Sandy Lane
Two detached dwellings; outbuilding; demolish existing dwelling

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be refused. The proposals, which have not been altered significantly from the previous application, are considered detrimental to this area of special character that has one house per plot. The proposed development would be out of character.

 

This application, if granted, would set a detrimental precedent for this area. Efforts made had not been strong enough to overcome previous problems. Three Gables is situated at a considerably higher level than Laurel Bank, thus the proposals would give an unacceptable impact on that property. 

 

It is sited close to Copper Ridge, impacting on the quiet amenity of that property.  The design is subjective but the Parish Council consider it to be out of keeping with the special character of the area.

 

Application No 92576 – The Pines, Pikes Hill
Roof alterations and tile hanging

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted. It was noted that the existing chimney was not shown on the plan but will be retained. It was considered that the proposals represented a welcome improvement.

 

Application No 92577 – Fenwick 2, Pikes Hill
New parking area with widening existing access to serve Health and Well Being Centre

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted. It was considered that the car parking was necessary, especially in view of previous neighbour concerns. This is a much needed facility both for the village of Lyndhurst and the New Forest as a whole.

 

Application No 92580 – September Cottage, Pinkney Lane
Two storey side extension

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted. There are no neighbour concerns.

 

Application No 92608 – English Nature, 1 Southampton Road
Continued siting of Portcacabin for office use
(Renewal of Temporary Planning Permission 06/90370)

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted with a one year time limit. If this could not be met then the application should be refused.

 

Application No 92611 – Whitemoor, Southampton Road
Double garage

 

RESOLVED: To recommend that permission be granted as there would be no impact on neighbouring properties.

Any Other Business:-

Treework decisions made since the date of the last meeting:-

TPO/07/0207
Northerwood House, Sway Green, Emery Down
Fell 1 beech and 2 oak, prune four horse chestnut
No objections

 

S198/08/0014
Land on south side of Woodhay adjacent to rear boundary of Oakapple Cottage
Fell 3 poplars
Granted

 

Treework applications since the date of the last meeting:-

Whitemoor (East of Cemetery)
The felling of scattered thicket stage and semi-mature birch trees growing upon the open heathland to the east of Lyndhurst Cemetery. All character/landscape trees will be retained.

 

Bolton’s Bench, Lyndhurst
The felling of eleven trees growing on the southern slope of the Bolton’s Bench hill to maintain the character of this prominent landmark, allowing the yew tree on the brow to regain its place as the distinctive feature associated with Lyndhurst.

Breach of planning control since the date of the last meeting:-

The rebuilding of the coach house at Littlecroft, Emery Down
Temporary stop notice served by NF NPA

Amended plans submitted since the date of the last meeting:-

Application No 92300 – reduction in size of rooflights for third floor
68a High Street
Conversion of upper floors to form three units of accommodation; bin store.

 

RESOLVED: To accept the decision reached by the NF NPA’s officers under delegated powers.

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