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To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services setting out an application for Harbour Works Consent.

The Board considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (Item 9 in the Minute Book).

The report outlined an application, made by Marina Development Limited to extend five piers at Hamble Point Marina.

Discussion was held regarding the enforceability of the recommendations and Members were assured that the Marine Director had the authority to impose and implement any necessary restrictions at his discretion as outlined within the report. It was noted that, in reference to recommendation h, although advice from Natural England (NE) had initially been sought, officers were due to undertake further consultation with NE and the Environment Agency regarding the summer fish migration season and the timing of necessary piling works.

The Chairman proposed that a vote be taken and the majority of Members voted in favour of the recommendations.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Board approves the Harbour Works Consent for the proposal set out in Section 3 of the report and subject to the following conditions:

a.     The proposal is to be built in accordance with the details, plans and method set out in paragraph 3.5.

b.     The development is constructed in accordance with the guidance given in the industry Code of Practice for the design of marinas.

c.      Hamble Point Marina conducts a revised Risk Assessment within its own Safety Management System to reflect and manage the risks of the changes made and provides self-certification that it has done so prior to any construction taking place.  That risk assessment will in particular address the management of risk of vessels entering and particularly leaving the Marina and conflicting with other vessels (especially small vessels including dinghies, kayaks and canoes) using the access channel.  This will include the following control measures being put in place prior to berths being allocated:

                                          i.    The affixing of appropriately visible signage (at least 1m in height and 1.5m width, with the wording ‘GIVE WAY TO TRAFFIC USING THE ACCESS CHANNEL’) at the exit of each Marina channel to show that vessels leaving the Marina are required to give way to those vessels using the access channel.

                                        ii.    written advice to all Marina berth holders and inclusion in the terms of berth-holders’ lease of the requirement to give way as at 9.1c.i above, coupled with the right of termination in the event of non-compliance. 

                                       iii.    Suitable advice must also be made available for visiting vessels.

d.     The beam of craft moored on the new Hammerheads will be limited to the dimensions indicated in the attached plans with no double berthing or rafting allowed.  The concomitant impact of the narrower width of the channel will be to limit the length of craft using it to 17.7m (53ft) at the narrowest point (26.6m).  Other limitations will apply to the lengths of vessels able to use the channel adjacent to each hammerhead, commensurate with the new width created, which may affect the overall berthing plan within the Marina. This must feature in the Marina’s revised risk assessment.

e.     The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services seeking approval to a Harbour Works Consent application made by Marina Development Limited.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities

and Business Services (Item 8 in the Minute Book).

The report outlined an application, made by Marina Development Limited to extend five piers at Hamble Point Marina.

Members discussed any possible environmental impact of the proposals. The Committee heard that Natural England had not deemed the application to have any significant environmental effect and was satisfied that consent for the proposal be granted.

With regards to recommendation 9.1d, discussion took place about the varying widths of the new access channel created by the new extension and the need to reflect that in the recommendation made.

With regards to recommendation 9.1e, it was noted that not specifying a freeboard height for any vessel which would be moored on the hammerheads was intended to encourage the applicant, MDL Marinas, to consider the nature of the vessels which are moored and to provide greater flexibility by not stipulating a regulation height.

Members praised the report and some members noted that, if approved, the development had the potential to generate additional revenue for the local economy.

The Chairman proposed that a vote be taken on the recommendations. The majority vote was in favour of the proposals and the recommendations were duly agreed as below.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee recommends to the River Hamble Harbour Board to approve Harbour Works Consent for the proposal set out in Section 3 of this report and subject to the following conditions:

a.    The proposal is to be built in accordance with the details, plans and method set out in paragraph 3.5.

b.    The development is constructed in accordance with the guidance given in the industry Code of Practice for the design of marinas.

c.    Hamble Point Marina conducts a revised Risk Assessment within its own Safety Management System to reflect and manage the risks of the changes made and provides self-certification that it has done so prior to any construction taking place. That risk assessment will in particular address the management of risk of vessels entering and particularly leaving the Marina and conflicting with other vessels (especially small vessels including dinghies, kayaks and canoes) using the access channel. This will include the following control measures being put in place prior to berths being allocated:

i. The affixing of appropriately visible signage (at least 1m in

height and 1.5m width, with the wording ‘GIVE WAY TO

TRAFFIC USING THE ACCESS CHANNEL’) at the exit of

each Marina channel to show that vessels leaving the Marina

are required to give way to those vessels using the access

channel.

ii. written advice to all Marina berth holders and inclusion in the

terms of berth-holders’ lease of the requirement to give way

as at 9.1c.i above, coupled with the right of termination in the

event of non-compliance.

iii. Suitable advice must also be made available for visiting

vessels.

d.    The beam of craft moored on the new Hammerheads will be limited to 4.7m with no double  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20