Draft minutes of the planning meeting of Bursledon Parish Council
held Long Lane, Bursledon at 7.00 p.m
on Wednesday, 13 February 2008 at the Village Hall,
Present :
Cllr Millar (Chair)
Cllr Moneypenny (Vice Chair)
Cllr Allen
Cllr Clarke
Cllr Craig (from item 7)
Cllr Holes
Cllr Milne (from item 5.1)
Cllr Misselbrook
In attendance: Mrs Jennifer Whittle (Parish Clerk)
7 members of the public
1. Apologies for absence
Apologies had been received from Cllr House, Cllr Lippold and Cllr
Woodhouse.
2. Declarations of interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 9 january 2008
Cllr Moneypenny proposed, Cllr Allen seconded and Members voted unanimously
in favour of the minutes being agreed and signed by the Chair.
4. Matters arising from the minutes of 9 january 2008
There were no matters arising.
5. Planning applications received from Eastleigh Borough Council
5.1 19 Kingsfield Gardens, Bursledon – Two storey extension.
(Case Officer: Gary Osmond Case Ref: F/08/62021).
There were no letters of objection. Cllr Millar introduced this
application. Members discussed the access implications in relation to
building contractors and suppliers parking on site..
Cllr Allen proposed, Cllr Moneypenny seconded, with Members voting
unanimously NOT TO OBJECT subject to the Planning Officer ensuring that
vehicles associated with the building work would not be allowed to obstruct
vehicular access into this road for residents and other users.
5.2 Land to the rear of Firtrees, Bridge Road, Bursledon –
Construction of 4 no. 2 bed flats within 2 blocks with associated car
parking and amenity space. (Case Officer: Andy Grandfield
Case Ref: F/08/61995).
1 letter of objection had been received. Cllr Millar introduced this
application.
Mr Hartley a neighbour from Bowden House raised objections in relation to
the variations between the two plans, one appeared not to be accurate.
He also raised objections on the grounds of over development. Mr Green
of Pine Glen raised objections on the grounds of overlooking and street
scene. Mr Bryant a neighbour also raised objections with regard to
overlooking.
Members discussed this application and the various points raised.
Cllr Allen proposed, Cllr Clarke seconded with 4 Members voting in favour
and 3 abstentions (including the 2 LAC Members present) TO OBJECT on the
grounds of overlooking, over development, street scene, dangerous access to
the site from the A27 on the brow of a hill and inaccurate plans.
Members requested that if the Planning Officer is minded to permit this
application that it be referred to LAC for a site inspection.
6. Planning decisions notified by Eastleigh Borough Council
6.1 Seafields, Dodwell Lane, Bursledon – Alterations to front porch
(amendment to previously approved planning application F/04/52123).
(Case Officer: Gary Osmond Case Ref: F/07/61781).
PERMIT.
6.2 Brixenden House, School Road, Bursledon – Addition of garage door
to carport. (Case Officer: Derek Smyth Case Ref:
F/07/61752). PERMIT.
The planning items were noted.
7. MEMBER VACANCY UPDATE
The Clerk advised Members that following the expiration of the Notice of
Vacancy, Eastleigh Borough Council had advised that they had not received
any letters from electors requesting an election and therefore the post can
now be filled by co-option. Members approved a Notice of Co-option
inviting applications being displayed on all Parish Notice Boards.
ACTION: CLERK.
8. GREAT DOWN PARK RECYCLING BINS
Following a public complaint regarding the current bottle recycling bins
blocking the pavement, Members had requested the Parish Clerk to approach
Direct Services to establish usage and an alternative site for the recycling
bins. The Clerk advised that Direct Services had now made a site
inspection and advised that in their opinion the best solution to the
problem would be to remove the current bins and place a skip style bottle
bank in the right side corner parking space to the rear of Great Down Park
Car Park. It was recommended that for safety purposes a base should be
laid along the verge side of the skip to allow members of the public safe
access to use this facility, with the holes facing the adjoining parking
space being blocked off, again for safety purposes and also to avoid damage
to vehicles parking in that adjoining parking space.
Members discussed this matter and felt that so long as no additional expense
would be incurred by BPC with regard to the implementation and emptying of
this skip it would be acceptable. The Clerk had been advised by Direct
Services that no additional costs would be incurred. The only cost BPC
would incur would be to lay a thin concrete path alongside the verge side of
the skip, the majority of which work would be done by the Grounds men. Cllr
Clarke proposed, Cllr Moneypenny seconded and all voted unanimously in
favour of the replacement skip being implemented, subject to no additional
service charges being incurred. ACTION: CLERK/GROUNDSMEN.
9. Correspondence
9.1 Hamble Community Sports College had written re: the establishment
of a post-16 skills centre at Hamble Community Sports College, requesting
that if Members had any comments these were required by 25 February 2008.
9.2 EBC had written notifying that Raymond Berry had appealed the
refusal of planning permission for retention and completion of partially
constructed log cabin to form 1 bed dwelling at land adjacent to Romany Way.
9.3 EBC had written notifying that Mr and Mrs Whittaker have withdrawn
their planning appeal in relation to Lamorna, 4 Heath House Lane.
9.4 EBC had emailed regarding the CIP Project put forward by BPC for
the upgrading of the CCTV at Recreation Ground to advise that Kevin Dearing
(who used to install CCTV) would probably be prepared to give advice on the
project, but would like a meeting to discuss exactly what BPC had in mind.
The Clerk requested Members’ confirmation as to what they considered was
required. It was resolved that the CCTV should be upgraded mainly to
comprehensive coverage of the play area mainly, but also to include the
tennis courts, with a review of the Pavilion to assess whether any
additional cameras were required there. ACTION: CLERK.
9.5 The Clerk had previously received a letter from the owner of Lowford Car
Sales (who kindly hosted the CCTV system on a voluntary basis) raising some
concerns and requesting a site meeting. The Clerk advised that over a
period of time the issues raised by him had been dealt with, the last of
which was by way of a letter from the Clerk to shop owners respectfully
reminding them to report any incidents directly to the Police, rather than
approach the owner of Lowford Car Sales and also to ensure that their cash
registers had the correct date and time settings to ensure that these
details could be passed on to the Police.
9.6 HCC had responded to BPC’s Community Safety Initiative Bid 2008/9
for street lighting on some of the BPC footpaths, notifying that on this
occasion BPC have been unsuccessful, but they could assist with this in the
future, if the Parish Council wished to wholly fund the works.
10. Exempt business
10.1 Planning Enforcement. The items were noted.
10.2 Planning Meeting Setup – Laptop/Projector.
The meeting closed at 7.55 pm.