Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence received.

Apologies were received from Councillors Dibbs, Frankum, Harvey, House, Irish, McEvoy and Warwick.

All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Non-Pecuniary interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 2 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Non-Pecuniary interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 2 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

No interests were declared.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting

The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and agreed.

To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.

There were no deputations on this occasion.

To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.

The Chairman referred to plans for a proposed incinerator in Andover, and a response to the consultation had been submitted by the County Council.  The Chairman emphasised that this was an important subject for the Committee and there would be a site visit arranged for Members of the Committee early next year.

To consider a report of the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment regarding the extension of a deadline for signing a Section 106 Agreement, Land at Roeshot, Christchurch.

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Strategic Planning (Item 6 in the Minute Book), seeking an extension of time for the satisfactory completion of a Section 106 agreement. 

The officer introduced the item and the background to the authorisation of the Section 106 agreement at Regulatory Committee in June 2019 was clarified for Members.  It was confirmed although six months had proven to be insufficient time to complete the agreement, work was progressing well and moving forward and Members were asked to consider the extension until 30 June 2020.

It was heard that officers would consider the wording of recommendations for Section 106 Agreements in future, to try to avoid coming back to Committee.

During questions of the officer, the following points were clarified:

·         That timescales for completion of Section 106 Agreements looked to encourage applicants to complete in a timely manner, but officers would examine ways to ensure the balance was right.

·         Ecology issues had added to the complexity in finalising the agreement.

·         That in this instance, there would be no material change in circumstances, to warrant reaching a different decision.

·         That officers were confident that completion of the Section 106 Agreement would be achieved in the period of time requested of Members.

RESOLVED:

That an extension of time until 30 June 2020 was agreed for the satisfactory completion of the Section 106 Agreement to secure Ecological Protection and Restoration of the site, a revised Repair and Maintenance Scheme for Watery Lane (Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT number 737) and a permissive path and that authority was delegated to the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment to grant permission in all other respects in accordance with the resolution made at the meeting held on 19 June 2019.

To consider a report of the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment regarding the Appeal decisions for Ringwood & Fordingbridge Skip Hire, Courtwood Farm, Court Hill, Sandleheath.

The Committee received a report of the Head of Strategic Planning (Item 7 in the Minute Book), which advised Members of a recent successful planning appeal decision by Ringwood and Fordingbridge Skip Hire.  Members were also advised as to the appellant’s unsuccessful appeal against the Council’s Enforcement Notice.

Officers outlined the background to the planning application which was refused at the Regulatory Committee meeting on 24 January 2018.  It was heard that subsequently the applicant had changed the original application and ceased external recycling at the premises, and the main basis for the appeal was in connection with HGV numbers using the site.

Members also heard the Inspector determined that the appeal against the Council’s refusal to grant planning permission (APP/Q1770/W/18/3197963) be allowed and the appeal against the Council’s Enforcement Notices (APP/Q1770/C/18/3197890) be dismissed.  Further, the Inspector dismissed the appellant’s application for costs against the Council.

Members were content with the update and no questions were raised.

RESOLVED:

That the Regulatory Committee noted the report.