Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council
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Meeting
Development Control Committee - Basingstoke & Dean
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
6:30 PM
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
6:30 PM
End:
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
9:30 PM
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
10 Dec 2025
10 Dec 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - Deanes
Council Chamber - Deanes
Webcast:
Available
Available
Meeting Attendees
Reserve
Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee
Vice-Chair
Chair of the Resident Services & Vice-Chair of Development Control Committee
Reserve
Chair of the Licensing Committee
Officer
Assistant Planning Manager
Katherine Fitzherbert-Green
Expected
Reserve
Chair of the Human Resources Committee
Committee Member
Reserve
Deputy Leader of the Labour Group and Chair of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee
Chair
Chair of Development Control Committee
Committee Member
Vice Chair of the Resources Committee
Reserve
Leader of the Conservative Group
Guest
Vice-Chair of the Resident Services Committee
Committee Member
Councillor Paul Gaskell
Present, as expected
Reserve
Councillor Alex Lee
Not required
Reserve
Councillor Jenny Vaux
Not required
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence and substitutions
Minutes
Councillor McCormick sent his apologies.
Councillor Court sent his apologies.
Councillor Court sent his apologies.
2
Declarations of interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
Urgent matters
To consider any items of business, other than those shown on this agenda and which, by reason of special circumstances to be stated at the meeting, in the opinion of the Chairman, should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency
Minutes
There were no urgent matters.
4
Minutes of the meeting held on the 12th November 2025
The Chair will move that the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record. The only part of the minutes that can be discussed is their accuracy.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of the meeting held on the 12th November 2025 01 Dec 2025
Minutes
The Chair confirmed that the minutes of the meeting on the 12th November 2025 were confirmed by the Committee as a correct record.
5
Applications for planning permission and public participation thereon
This report details the planning applications to the Committee for consideration and decision.
Contact Officer: Planning and Development Manager
Wards Affected: Bramley,Basing and Upton Grey,Chineham, Evingar,Tadley and Pamber
Contact Officer: Planning and Development Manager
Wards Affected: Bramley,Basing and Upton Grey,Chineham, Evingar,Tadley and Pamber
Attachments:
- Document Report 01 Dec 2025
- Document Index 01 Dec 2025
- Document Applications 01 Dec 2025
- Document Supplementary Document- Locksbridge Farm, Cufaude Lane, Bramley, Hampshire- Title 01 Dec 2025
- Document Update Paper Front Sheet 01 Dec 2025
- Document DCC Update Paper 01 Dec 2025
Minutes
The following Public Participation took place:
Interest
Name
Item No./Topic
Support
Mr Cottrell
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL
Support
Mr Nash
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL
Councillor
Slimin
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL
Support
Mr Cole
Item 2 - 24/02778/FUL
Parish Councillor
Mr Flooks
Item 3 - 24/02924/FUL
Councillor
Oborn
Item 3 - 24/02924/FUL
Support
Ms Malone
Item 4 - 25/00415/FUL
Support
Mr Knight
Item 5 - 25/00435/FUL
Support
Mr Firkins
Item 6 - 25/01391/ROC
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL: Erection of 9 no. apartments, associated access and parking. Site: Land Adjacent To Old Kiln House Silchester Road Tadley
Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 33 of 64 of the agenda with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and although the erection of 9 apartments would be welcomed in the local area due to the building restraints, the site was situated within the Detailed Emergency Planning Zone (DEPZ) surrounding the Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). Therefore, the associated increase in population and proximity to the centre of the DEPZ would have a detrimental impact on the Aldermaston off-site emergency planning arrangements in terms of response and recovery. The proposal would be contrary to Policy SS7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
It was highlighted that statutory consultees HCC Emergency Planners, West Berkshire Planners, AWE Aldermaston and Office for Nuclear Regulations had all objected to the application.
Members referred to the previously dismissed appeals by the Inspector highlighted within the report. The appeals mentioned were a smaller increase in residential units than the proposal and some of which were a greater distance from AWE. Concerns were also raised that the incremental increase in the number of dwellings affected by an incident would adversely impact the functioning of the emergency plan, by adding to existing pressures on resources to respond to an incident. The sole reasons for refusal had been the impact on public safety.
Considering the location, use and scale of development proposed at the site Members felt that there were no sufficient planning reasons to contradict the officer recommendation for refusal.
RESOLVED that: the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:
Reasons for Refusal
1 The application site is situated within the Detailed Emergency Planning Zone (DEPZ) surrounding the Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). The proposed development would as a result of the associated increase in population, proximity to the centre of the DEPZ and location within one of the most densely populated sectors of the DEPZ, have a detrimental impact on the Aldermaston off-site emergency planning arrangements in terms of response and recovery. As such the proposal would be contrary to the requirements of Policy SS7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
Informative(s):-
1. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 56-59).*
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues adter the initial site visit
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
Item 2 - 24/02778/FUL: Change of use of agricultural land to use for exercising of dogs including perimeter fence, associated vehicle access, pathway, shelter and associated parking. Site: Land South of Farleigh Road Cliddesden Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 65 of 82 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and believed that there was a public benefit for providing a safe area for dog walking.
It was considered that the proposed fencing would not be obtrusive and although there would be some impact with noise the site was located near a motorway and some distance from residential properties.
The proposal was consistent with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Location Plan and Site Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-02
Proposed Site Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-03
Proposed Access Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-07
Fence and Field Shelter Plans - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-04
Parking Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-05
Proposed Access and Visbility Splays - Drawing No. 020.0916-0002 P04
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.
REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.
3 Prior to the laying of the approved hardstanding a scheme of hard and soft landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority which shall specify species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate) including boundary treatments, hard surfacing and a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting. The approved soft landscaping works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the use hereby permitted commences. The approved hard landscaping works shall be implemented prior to first use of the site. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement above slab level because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy DD2 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
4 The site shall not operate before 07:00 hours or remain operational after 20:00 hours on Mondays to Saturdays, and shall not operate before 08:00 hours or remain operational after 20:00 hours on Sundays or any recognised public or bank holiday.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
5 Prior to installation of any refuse bins and collection facilities, full details and the associated access routes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be constructed and fully implemented prior to the occupation of the site hereby approved and shall thereafter be retained for that specific purpose.
REASON: In the absence of details being submitted to accompany the planning application, details are required in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10, EM11, EM12 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
6 The development shall not be brought into use until the site access as shown on the approved plan has been laid out with a drained surface for a distance of a minimum of 6 metres. Provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the development. Such areas shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development.
REASON: To ensure adequate provision for surface water drainage and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
7 The development shall not be brought into use until the car parking area shown on the submitted and approved plan has been provided and thereafter maintained for car parking for the lifetime of the development and used for no other purpose.
REASON: To ensure adequate space within the site for vehicle movements and parking provision in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
8 Before the development is brought into use, the means of vehicular access to the site shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plan (Drg No.020.0916-0002 rev. P04) and no structure, erection or planting exceeding 1.0m in height shall thereafter be placed within the visibility splays shown on the approved plans.
REASON: To ensure a suitable access and layout in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039.
9 Protective measures, including fencing, ground protection, supervision, working procedures and special engineering solutions shall be carried out in accordance with the Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement report dated July 2025 and the Tree Protection Plan TPP-KC/PAW/FARLEIGHT/001v2. Tree protection fencing and ground protection shall be erected prior to any site activity starting and maintained throughout the development. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved Method Statement.
REASON: To ensure that the trees to be retained are in a safe and healthy condition to the benefit of the local amenities and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy ENV3 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
10 The proposed development shall be undertaken in accordance with onsite habitat enhancements as set out within the supporting Biodiversity Gain Plan by Lizard Ecology dated 30/10/2024, the Biodiversity Metric by James Tann dated 28/10/2024 and The Proposed Site Habitat Plan by Lizard Ecology dated 17/10/20204.
REASON: To provide net gains for biodiversity in line with the Environment Act 2021, Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy ENV3 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
11 Development should be undertaken in line with recommendations and procedures contained within Chapter 5 Assessment of Effects and Mitigation Measures of the Ecological Impact Assessment by Lizard Design and Ecology dated 23/10/2024.
REASON: In order to prevent impacts on key habitats (ancient woodland) and key species including bats, badgers, nesting birds, reptiles and dormice in line with wildlife legislation, Policy EM4 of the Local Plan and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
12 The dog paddock shall only be used by a maximum of 4 dogs at any one time.
REASON: In the interests of amenities for the local area and neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
13 No external lighting shall be installed within the application site.
REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
seeking further information following receipt of the application;
considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 56-59).
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after consultations
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
3. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
4. If this development will result in new postal addresses or changes in addresses, please contact the council's Street Naming and Numbering team on 01256 845539 or email GMSTeam@basingstoke.gov.uk to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.
5. The Council encourages all contractors to be 'Considerate Contractors' when working in the Borough by being aware of the needs of neighbours and the environment.
6. The Planning permission does not authorise the undertaking of any works within the highways (carriageway, footway or verge). A licence/permit should be obtained from Hampshire County Council using the following link www.hants.gov.uk/transport or by contacting the Highways Operation Centre on 0300 555 1388. Email roads@hants.gov.uk
Item 3 - 24/02924/FUL: Reinstate existing site access/current building works access to be used as the permanent private residential access and repositioning of outbuilding. Outbuilding to be a garage rather than the previously approved car port (part retrospective). Site: Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 83 of 103 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and the retention of the existing construction workers access as the private access to the dwelling. Members were concerned that the access was on a bend on a slope with low visibility on a 60 mph rural lane.
Concern was also raised that the previously approved car port under application 23/00751/ROC which was now seeking permission for a garage part retrospective, would block the original approved access and inhibit the manoeuvring of vehicles on site which could result in reversing onto the rural lane.
Members concluded that the concerns raised could impact highway safety and therefore they agreed to refuse and enforce the application.
RESOLVED that: the application be REFUSED and ENFORCE
Reasons for Refusal
1 The position of the access on the national speed limit road of Cufaude Lane, in proximity to a bend in the road, changing levels and limited visibility splays, combined with insufficient space for turning of vehicles on-site, would result in an unsafe and unsuitable access contrary to Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, Policy T2 of the Bramley Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
A) Enforcement Action be authorised with regards to works undertaken without the grant of planning permission relating to the access and outbuilding for the following reason:
1 The position of the access on the national speed limit road of Cufaude Lane, in proximity to a bend in the road, changing levels and limited visibility splays, combined with insufficient space for turning of vehicles on-site, would result in an unsafe and unsuitable access contrary to Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, Policy T2 of the Bramley Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
Informative(s):-
1. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 56-59).*
In this instance:
the application was assessed as submitted with amendments allowed for under the application process
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
Item 4 - 25/00415/FUL: Removal of tennis court. Erection of 1no. four-bed self-build dwelling. Site: Flexford House Andover Road Highclere Hampshire RG20 9PU
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 104 of 142 of the agenda with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and were content with the proposal which was on previously developed land.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
1068-HEB-XX-00-DR-A-20-200 P3 - Proposed Floorplans
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-20-400 P3 - Proposed Elevations
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-20-401 P3 - Proposed Elevations
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-00-300 P2 - Proposed Site Sections
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-00-301 P1 - Proposed Site Sections
WBH0523.1 - Location and Block Plan
SH0523-2 - Proposed Block Plan
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.
REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.
3 Prior to the commencement of development, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP shall outline the measures to be taken to avoid and/or mitigate demolition and construction impacts on important habitats and species and cover aspects including (but not limited to) the following:
- Pollution control (e.g., chemicals, dust, sediment, debris)
- Storage and disposal of fuel/chemicals and waste
- Details of biosecurity to avoid contaminants and/or invasive non-native species entering the site and nearby watercourses
- Protection of adjacent semi-natural habitats and designated sites
- Protection of protected species that may utilise the site
- Visual/noise/vibrational impacts to species
- Protection of pond banks
Following approval of the CEMP, the works shall proceed in accordance with the approved CEMP.
REASON: To meet requirements under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, and Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
4 Prior to the commencement of development a Biodiversity Enhancement and Mitigation Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The BEMP shall detail species and habitat avoidance, mitigation and enhancement measures to be implemented within the development as listed within Section 6 of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by Xenia Ecology dated February 2025. Following approval, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved BEMP.
REASON: In order provide enhancements and net gains for biodiversity in line with Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
5 No development or other operations shall commence until a specification of all proposed works within tree protection areas/construction exclusion zones, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved specification.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to ensure that unnecessary damage is not caused to the root system of protected/important landscape trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
6 No development above ground floor slab level shall take place until details/specification of the types and colours of external materials to be used, together with samples and details of any staining of painting of timber boarding have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: Details are required in the absence of accompanying the application and in the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
7 No development shall take place on site above slab level until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping which shall specify:
- location, species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate).
- hard landscaping specification which shall be made of porous materials, or provision shall be demonstrated to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse hereby approved.
- a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting
The works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first occupation of the building or when the use hereby permitted is commenced. In addition any approved hard surface shall be implemented, retained and maintained in accordance with condition 14.
Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
8 No development shall take place above ground floor slab level until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a plan indicating:
- the positions, design, materials and type of screen walls/fences/hedges to be erected.
- boundary treatments to be erected
The approved screen walls/fences shall be erected before the dwelling hereby approved is first occupied and shall subsequently be maintained in accordance with the approved plans.
Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, details of which shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before replacement occurs.
REASON: Details are required because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interests of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
9 Within 3 months of the date of commencement of development, a Construction Statement detailing how the dwelling shall meet a water
efficiency standard of 110 litres or less per person per day has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, through a demonstration that this requirement for sustainable water use cannot be achieved on technical or viability grounds. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
REASON: In the absence of such details being provided within the planning submission, details are required to ensure that the development delivers a level of sustainable water use in accordance with Policy EM9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
10 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and reenacting that Order with or without modification) no building, structure or other alteration permitted by Class A, AA, B, C and E; of Part 1; of Schedule 2 of the Order shall be erected on the application site without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority on an application made for that purpose.
REASON: To prevent the overdevelopment of the site in the interests of the amenity of the area and to safeguard the amenities of the adjoining properties and North Wessex Downs National Landscape, in accordance with Policy EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
11 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the proposed avoidance, mitigation and enhancement recommendations and procedures contained within Section 5 'Impacts and Mitigation' and Section 6 'Ecological Enhancement' of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by Xenia Ecology dated February 2025 to address potential impacts on protected and notable species and habitats.
REASON: To protect protected and notable species in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Badgers Act 1992 and Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
12 Whether or not development, no external lighting shall be installed within the site, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority on an application made for such a development.
REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and adjoining residential properties in
accordance with Policies EM1, EM10 and EM12 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
13 Protective measures, including fencing, ground protection, supervision, working procedures and special engineering solutions shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Protection Plan, Drawing ref: J66.97/02 dated 26/06/2025; as submitted by Broad Oak Tree Consultants Ltd; Tree protection fencing and ground protection shall be erected prior to any site activity starting and maintained throughout the development. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved Method Statement.
REASON: To ensure that the trees to be retained are in a safe and healthy condition to the benefit of the local amenities and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
14 Prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the hard standing provision for parking and turning in accordance with those shown on the approved Proposed Site Plan (Drawing Number: SH0523-2) including the provision for 3 vehicular parking spaces shall be made within the site and shall be retained thereafter for such purposes.
The development shall not be brought into use until all areas indicated to be used for vehicles and pedestrians on the approved plan have been laid out with a drained surface. Provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the development. Such areas shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development.
REASON: To ensure adequate on site car parking provision for the approved development and provision for surface water drainage in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
15 The property hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the property has provision within its curtilage for secure cycle parking facilities for 3 long and 1 short stay places. The cycle storage shall thereafter be retained and maintained in perpetuity.
REASON: To improve provision for cyclists and discourage the use of the private car wherever possible and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029.
16 The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied or the approved use commence, whichever is the sooner, until the property has provision within its curtilage for refuse and recycling storage (prior to disposal), the surface materials from the carriageway to the waste container collection point shall be smooth and shall not hinder the movement of waste containers to the collection vehicle and shall make space to provide 1 number 240ltr refuse Wheelie bin, 1 number 240ltr recycling Wheelie bin, 1 number glass recycling box and 1 number food waste bin for the dwelling, and the areas of land so provided shall not be used for any purposes other than the storage (prior to disposal) or the collection of refuse and recycling and shall be thereafter retained and maintained as such.
REASON: In the interests of general amenity, to ensure convenience of arrangements for refuse and recycling storage and collection and to ensure that no obstruction is caused on the adjoining highway, in the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029
17 No work relating to the construction of the development hereby approved, including works of demolition or preparation prior to operations, or internal painting or fitting out, shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
18 No deliveries of construction materials or plant and machinery and no removal of any spoil from the site shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public or bank holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance with Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
seeking further information following receipt of the application;
considering the imposition of conditions.
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit;
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
3. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
4. If this development will result in new postal addresses or changes in addresses, please contact the council's Street Naming and Numbering team on 01256 845557 and email GMSTeam@basingstoke.gov.uk to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.
5. Great crested newt and their habitats are fully protected by law. Where great crested newt are discovered on site, all works should cease immediately and advice sought from a suitably qualified ecologist or Natural England. An enquiry can also be made to NatureSpace Partnership to explore use of the council's District Licence Scheme post-planning.
6. It is an offence to cause to grow in the wild any plant species listed under Schedule 9 part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Any species present onsite should be efficiently removed, treated, and disposed by a licenced individual or taken to an appropriate facility for destruction.
7. Works with potential to impact nesting birds should be conducted outside of the nesting bird season (considered March to September inclusive) or suitable habitat checked immediately prior to removal by an ecologist. If a nest is found it is to remain undisturbed until no longer active (absent of chicks or eggs). Under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is an offence for any person who intentionally kills, injures, or takes any wild bird and/or takes, damages, or destroys the nest of any wild bird while that nest is in use or being built.
8. The proposed development includes the provision of an air source heat pump. Limited details have been provided in relation to this, therefore, the air source heat pump shall be installed in accordance with the provisions laid out in The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (GPDO), specifically Schedule 2, Part 14, Class G. If the proposed air source heat pump would not comply with this part of the GPDO, then approval is required for the air source heat pump.
Item 5 - 25/00435/FUL: 296 no. ground mounted solar panels on existing level grassed area and erection of security fencing. Site: Land Adjacent Lime Tree Gate Lime Tree Way Chineham Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 143 of 171 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Proposed Plans (Location Plan and Site Plan) - drawing no. KC 01 A GL Rev.: D - Revision date: 29th July 2025
Proposed Details - drawing no. KC 02 A GL Rev.: B - Revision date: 29th July 2025
Datasheet - Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology - SolarEdge
Email from agent (Liz Stewart) dated 21st October 2025 confirming 3 inverters are proposed
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.
REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.
3 The positions, design, materials, type, colour and finish of the proposed fencing and gates shall accord in all respects with the details shown on the approved plans (Proposed plans - drawing no. KC 01 A GL Rev.: D and Proposed details - drawing no. KC 02 A GL Rev.: B).
REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
4 No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping which shall specify species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate). The landscaping proposals shall also include the retention of the existing trees and hedges. The works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first occupation of the building(s) or when the use hereby permitted is commenced. In addition, a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before development commences. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
5 The proposed development shall be undertaken in accordance with all proposed avoidance, mitigation and enhancement recommendations and procedures contained within the 'Recommendations' of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Roost Assessment (Arbtech, April 2025) to address potential impacts on protected and notable species and habitats.
REASON: To comply with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) in relation to protected and notable species, and in accordance with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
6 Prior to the commencement of development, a Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, that sets out the implementation and delivery of onsite habitat and species recommendations and enhancements as set out within the supporting Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment (Arbtech, October 2025). The BEMP will align with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan and its supporting Biodiversity Metric. The BEMP should include the following:
Aims and objectives relating to habitat and species features to be retained, created and/or enhanced
Appropriate scale plan(s) that depict the habitat and species enhancement measures.
A strategy for the translocation of any specimens of bee orchid present within the development site to a suitable location prior to the commencement of any works on site.
A description of management actions and associated timetable covering species and habitat implementation and delivery up to the time
of target condition(s) as denoted in the supporting metric.
A monitoring and reporting framework with updates sent to the LPA at relevant times, with details of how any remedial action will be identified
and implemented.
Details of the specialist ecological management body or organisation responsible for implementation of the BEMP.
The approved Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
REASON: To comply with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) in relation to protected and notable species. To provide net gains for biodiversity in line with the Environment Act 2021, Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024) and Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
7 The 3 no. inverters and associated switchgear hereby approved shall be installed inside the existing plant room of the building known as Lime Tree Gate, immediately to the north of the site.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties and in accordance Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
8 No work relating to the construction of the development hereby approved, including works of demolition or preparation prior to operations, or internal painting or fitting out, shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
9 No deliveries of construction materials or plant and machinery and no removal of any spoil from the site shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800; nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance with Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
10 No development shall take place, (including any works of demolition), until a Construction Method Statement/CMP has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include scaled drawings illustrating the provision for -
1) The parking of site operatives and visitors vehicles.
2) Loading and unloading of plant and materials.
3) Construction site access.
4) Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development.
5) Wheel washing facilities.
REASON: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
11 No development shall take place, (including any works of demolition), until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include scaled drawings illustrating the provision for -
1) Construction vehicle routing.
2) Construction vehicle types.
3) Construction vehicle numbers
REASON: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
12 If the solar panel array hereby permitted ceases to operate for a continuous period of 6 months, then a scheme for the decommissioning and removal of the solar panel array and ancillary equipment together with the restoration of the site shall be submitted within 3 months of the end of the cessation period to the Local Planning Authority for written approval. The scheme shall make provision for:
the removal of the solar panels and associated above ground works approved under this permission;
the management and timing of any works; and
details of site restoration
The decommissioning of the site shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.
REASON: To ensure that the decommissioning and restoration of the site is carried out in a managed approach that minimises the impacts on the natural and built environment and in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EM1, EM4, EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
seeking further information following receipt of the application;
seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application;
considering the imposition of conditions.
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit.
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
3. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
4. The applicant is advised to ensure that any trees within falling distance of the development are protected throughout the construction works in accordance with the British Standard 5837, and to ensure that no materials, construction machinery or other equipment is stored within the root protection areas of any trees.
5. The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to (amongst other things): deliberately capture, disturb, injure, or kill great crested newts; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a resting or sheltering place. Planning permission for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under this legislation. Should great crested newts be found at any stage of the development works, then all works should cease, and a professional and/or suitably qualified and experienced ecologist (or Natural England) should be contacted for advice on any special precautions before continuing, including the need for a licence.
Item 6 - 25/01391/ROC: Variation of Conditions 13 and 24 of 24/00202/ROC to allow for extension to Sunday opening hours and update wording to condition 24. Site: Sungrove Farm, Malverleys Farm and Dining, Abbey Wells Road East End Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 172 of 204 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and as there were no objections from the statutory consultees and the proposal was to amend the mixed-use building an hour earlier 0900 hours on Sunday. Members were supportive of the proposal.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Site Location Plan - drawing no PP3
Proposed Replacement Accommodation Plans (TRS121_DW_GA_100)
Proposed Replacement Accommodation Elevations (TRS_121_DW_GA_200)
Proposed Main Building Plans (TRS121_MB_GA_100)
Proposed Main Building Elevations (TRS121_MB_GA_200)
Proposed Site Plan (TRS121_SITE_GA_001)
Proposed Plan Horticultural Barn Ground Floor Plan (TRS121_HB_GA_100)
Proposed Horticulture Barn Elevation - Sheet 01 (TRS121_HB_GA_200)
Proposed Horticulture Barn Elevation - Sheet 02 (TRS121_HB_GA_201)
Proposed Livestock Barn Floor Plan (TRS121_LB_GA_100)
Proposed Livestock Barn Elevations - Sheet 01 (TRS121_LB_GA_200)
Proposed Livestock Barn Elevations - Sheet 02 (TRS121_LB_GA_201)
Proposed Acoustic Screen - received 02 September 2020
Landscape Masterplan - drawing no. 3 Rev K
Landscape Context - drawing no. 4 D
External Lighting Plan - drawing no 5 Rev D
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Planting Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policies NE1 and NE5 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
3 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the surface water drainage scheme approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/03448/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that sustainable drainage systems are used to prevent flooding in in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies EM6 and EM7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029.
4 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Arboricultural Method Statement details approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN.
REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policies NE1 and NE5 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
5 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Planting Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policies NE1 and NE5 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
6 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Contaminated Land report and Remediation Scheme approved by the Local Planning Authority on 20/01/2022 under 21/02344/CONDN.
REASON: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with Policy EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
7 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Biodiversity Management Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To secure the protection of species protected under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and in accordance with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy NE4 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
8 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and procedures contained within the following:
- Chapter 4 "Evaluation and Recommendations" of the Great Crested Newt Survey by HDA dated September 2019.
- Chapter 5 "Recommendations" of the Bat Survey Report by HDA dated September 2019.
- Chapter 5 Recommendations" of the Dormouse Survey Report by HDA dated December 2019.
- Chapter 5 Recommendations" of the Reptile Survey Report by HDA dated September 2019.
REASON: In order to undertake a precautionary approach to site clearance, to provide mitigation and enhancements for protected species and ensure the delivery of measurable net gains for biodiversity, in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policy NE4 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
9 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Reptile Mitigation Method Statement approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN.
REASON: In order to undertake a precautionary approach to vegetation clearance with regard to reptiles prior to works commencing and in order to present enhancements for reptiles, a key species, in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policy NE4 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
10 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the of the types and colours of external materials to be used approved by the Local Planning Authority on 23/09/2021 under 21/02395/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, H01, H02, HE1 and HE2 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
11 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the hard and soft landscaping plans approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape in accordance with the approved landscape masterplan, in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, H01 and H02 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
12 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the landscape management and maintenance scheme approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that the landscaping is appropriately implemented to allow the successful establishment of planting and is maintained in perpetuity in the interests of the character and appearance of the area and to maintain an enhanced level of biodiversity in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, NE4, NE5, H01 and H02 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
13 The development shall be carried out in accordance with all recommendations outlined in the:
Air Quality Statement - Revision E
Lighting Impact Assessment 1401-DFL-LIA-001
Noise Impact Assessment - dated 14 April 2025 13150.RP02.NIA.0
Noise Management Policy (received 15 April 2024).
REASON: To ensure that the buildings, structures and plant are adequately sound proofed in the interests of the amenities of the occupants of nearby premises, in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy NE3 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
14 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the scheme for the arrangements for internal air extraction, odour control, and discharge to atmosphere from cooking operations, including any external ducting and flues, and external plant and machinery for heating, cooling and ventilation approved by the Local Planning Authority on 25/01/2022 under 21/03733/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To protect the residential amenity of nearby receptors and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
15 The rating level of sound emitted from any fixed plant, machinery or deliveries associated with the mixed-use building shall not exceed background sound levels between the hours of 0700-2200 (taken as a 15 minute LA90 at the nearest sound sensitive premises) and shall be no greater than 5dB below the background sound level between 2200-0700 (taken as a 15 minute LA90 at the nearest noise sensitive premises). All measurements shall be made in accordance with the methodology of BS4142: 2014 Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound and/or its subsequent amendments. Where access to the nearest sound sensitive property is not possible, measurements shall be undertaken at an appropriate location and corrected to establish the noise levels at the nearest sound sensitive property. Any deviations from the LA90 time interval stipulated above shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: To ensure that acceptable noise levels within the dwellings and amenity areas are not exceeded in the interests of residential amenity and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
16 The approved visibility splays of 2.4m x 36m to the south and 2.4m x 41m to the north of the site access shall be retained, including the clearance of any structure and vegetation between 1m and 3m above the level of the adjacent carriageway. These splays shall be maintained in accordance with these requirements at all times thereafter.
REASON: In the interests of highway safety, in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
17 The gates or other obstruction to the passage of vehicles shall be retained and set back a minimum of 12m as measured from the nearside edge of the adjacent highway. Any gates shall remain in this position at all times thereafter.
REASON: In the interests of highway safety, in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
18 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no change of use permitted by Classes A, C, D, G, H, J, M, Q, R, S and V of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Order shall take place on the application site.
REASON: The change of use permitted by Classes A, C, D, G, H, J, M, Q, R, S and V may not be acceptable to the Local Planning Authority, having regard to the site's location and in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10, EM11, EM12 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, H02, HE1 and HE2 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
19 The occupation of the replacement dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.
REASON: The site is in an area where new dwellings are not normally permitted except where there is an overriding need in the interests of agriculture or forestry in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (2024) and Policy SS6 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
20 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the scheme for the storage (prior to disposal) and collection of refuse and recycling, provided within the curtilage of the site, for the dwelling and mixed-use building approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02549/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: In the interests of general amenity, to ensure convenience of arrangements for refuse and recycling storage and collection and to ensure that no obstruction is caused on the adjoining highway, in the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 and EM10 of the adopted Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
21 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details of the long and short stay cycle store facilities approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02549/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: Details are required because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interests of promoting sustainable modes of transport in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
22 The replacement dwelling shall be carried out in accordance with the Construction Statement which details how it meets a water efficiency standard approved by the Local Planning Authority on 20/07/2021 under 21/02345/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that the development delivers a level of sustainable water use in accordance with Policy EM9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
23 The car parking facilities shall be retained in accordance with the site plan approved under 19/02956/FUL (TRS121_SITE_GA_001). The car parking provided shall thereafter be kept available at all times for the intended use.
REASON: To ensure the permanent availability of sufficient parking and manoeuvring area within the development in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
24 The mixed-use building shall only be open during the following hours:
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Mondays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Tuesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 22:00 hours on Wednesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 22:00 hours on Thursdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 22:30 hours on Fridays;
Shall not open before 09:00 hours or remain open after 22:30 hours on Saturdays;
Shall not open before 09:00 hours or remain open after 17:00 hours on Sundays.
The external terrace shall only be open during the following hours:
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Mondays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Tuesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Wednesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Thursdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Fridays;
Shall not open before 09:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Saturdays;
Shall not open before 10:00 hours or remain open after 17:00 hours on Sundays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
25 No deliveries to the mixed-use building shall take place before 07:00 hours or after 19:00 hours Monday to Thursday; and 07:00 hours Friday to Saturday. There shall be no deliveries on a Sunday.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
26 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Delivery and Service Management Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 02/12/2022 under 22/03211/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that the servicing of the site will operate without adverse interference to the highway network and would minimise noise impacts in accordance with Policies CN9, EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
3. In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
considering the imposition of conditions.
requesting revised information.
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit.
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
Interest
Name
Item No./Topic
Support
Mr Cottrell
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL
Support
Mr Nash
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL
Councillor
Slimin
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL
Support
Mr Cole
Item 2 - 24/02778/FUL
Parish Councillor
Mr Flooks
Item 3 - 24/02924/FUL
Councillor
Oborn
Item 3 - 24/02924/FUL
Support
Ms Malone
Item 4 - 25/00415/FUL
Support
Mr Knight
Item 5 - 25/00435/FUL
Support
Mr Firkins
Item 6 - 25/01391/ROC
Item 1 - 24/02433/FUL: Erection of 9 no. apartments, associated access and parking. Site: Land Adjacent To Old Kiln House Silchester Road Tadley
Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 33 of 64 of the agenda with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and although the erection of 9 apartments would be welcomed in the local area due to the building restraints, the site was situated within the Detailed Emergency Planning Zone (DEPZ) surrounding the Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). Therefore, the associated increase in population and proximity to the centre of the DEPZ would have a detrimental impact on the Aldermaston off-site emergency planning arrangements in terms of response and recovery. The proposal would be contrary to Policy SS7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
It was highlighted that statutory consultees HCC Emergency Planners, West Berkshire Planners, AWE Aldermaston and Office for Nuclear Regulations had all objected to the application.
Members referred to the previously dismissed appeals by the Inspector highlighted within the report. The appeals mentioned were a smaller increase in residential units than the proposal and some of which were a greater distance from AWE. Concerns were also raised that the incremental increase in the number of dwellings affected by an incident would adversely impact the functioning of the emergency plan, by adding to existing pressures on resources to respond to an incident. The sole reasons for refusal had been the impact on public safety.
Considering the location, use and scale of development proposed at the site Members felt that there were no sufficient planning reasons to contradict the officer recommendation for refusal.
RESOLVED that: the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:
Reasons for Refusal
1 The application site is situated within the Detailed Emergency Planning Zone (DEPZ) surrounding the Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). The proposed development would as a result of the associated increase in population, proximity to the centre of the DEPZ and location within one of the most densely populated sectors of the DEPZ, have a detrimental impact on the Aldermaston off-site emergency planning arrangements in terms of response and recovery. As such the proposal would be contrary to the requirements of Policy SS7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
Informative(s):-
1. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 56-59).*
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues adter the initial site visit
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
Item 2 - 24/02778/FUL: Change of use of agricultural land to use for exercising of dogs including perimeter fence, associated vehicle access, pathway, shelter and associated parking. Site: Land South of Farleigh Road Cliddesden Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 65 of 82 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and believed that there was a public benefit for providing a safe area for dog walking.
It was considered that the proposed fencing would not be obtrusive and although there would be some impact with noise the site was located near a motorway and some distance from residential properties.
The proposal was consistent with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Location Plan and Site Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-02
Proposed Site Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-03
Proposed Access Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-07
Fence and Field Shelter Plans - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-04
Parking Plan - Drawing No. 10310 DPA-05
Proposed Access and Visbility Splays - Drawing No. 020.0916-0002 P04
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.
REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.
3 Prior to the laying of the approved hardstanding a scheme of hard and soft landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority which shall specify species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate) including boundary treatments, hard surfacing and a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting. The approved soft landscaping works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the use hereby permitted commences. The approved hard landscaping works shall be implemented prior to first use of the site. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement above slab level because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy DD2 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
4 The site shall not operate before 07:00 hours or remain operational after 20:00 hours on Mondays to Saturdays, and shall not operate before 08:00 hours or remain operational after 20:00 hours on Sundays or any recognised public or bank holiday.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
5 Prior to installation of any refuse bins and collection facilities, full details and the associated access routes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be constructed and fully implemented prior to the occupation of the site hereby approved and shall thereafter be retained for that specific purpose.
REASON: In the absence of details being submitted to accompany the planning application, details are required in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10, EM11, EM12 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
6 The development shall not be brought into use until the site access as shown on the approved plan has been laid out with a drained surface for a distance of a minimum of 6 metres. Provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the development. Such areas shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development.
REASON: To ensure adequate provision for surface water drainage and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
7 The development shall not be brought into use until the car parking area shown on the submitted and approved plan has been provided and thereafter maintained for car parking for the lifetime of the development and used for no other purpose.
REASON: To ensure adequate space within the site for vehicle movements and parking provision in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
8 Before the development is brought into use, the means of vehicular access to the site shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plan (Drg No.020.0916-0002 rev. P04) and no structure, erection or planting exceeding 1.0m in height shall thereafter be placed within the visibility splays shown on the approved plans.
REASON: To ensure a suitable access and layout in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039.
9 Protective measures, including fencing, ground protection, supervision, working procedures and special engineering solutions shall be carried out in accordance with the Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement report dated July 2025 and the Tree Protection Plan TPP-KC/PAW/FARLEIGHT/001v2. Tree protection fencing and ground protection shall be erected prior to any site activity starting and maintained throughout the development. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved Method Statement.
REASON: To ensure that the trees to be retained are in a safe and healthy condition to the benefit of the local amenities and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy ENV3 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
10 The proposed development shall be undertaken in accordance with onsite habitat enhancements as set out within the supporting Biodiversity Gain Plan by Lizard Ecology dated 30/10/2024, the Biodiversity Metric by James Tann dated 28/10/2024 and The Proposed Site Habitat Plan by Lizard Ecology dated 17/10/20204.
REASON: To provide net gains for biodiversity in line with the Environment Act 2021, Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy ENV3 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
11 Development should be undertaken in line with recommendations and procedures contained within Chapter 5 Assessment of Effects and Mitigation Measures of the Ecological Impact Assessment by Lizard Design and Ecology dated 23/10/2024.
REASON: In order to prevent impacts on key habitats (ancient woodland) and key species including bats, badgers, nesting birds, reptiles and dormice in line with wildlife legislation, Policy EM4 of the Local Plan and Policy TM1 of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039
12 The dog paddock shall only be used by a maximum of 4 dogs at any one time.
REASON: In the interests of amenities for the local area and neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
13 No external lighting shall be installed within the application site.
REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
seeking further information following receipt of the application;
considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 56-59).
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after consultations
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
3. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
4. If this development will result in new postal addresses or changes in addresses, please contact the council's Street Naming and Numbering team on 01256 845539 or email GMSTeam@basingstoke.gov.uk to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.
5. The Council encourages all contractors to be 'Considerate Contractors' when working in the Borough by being aware of the needs of neighbours and the environment.
6. The Planning permission does not authorise the undertaking of any works within the highways (carriageway, footway or verge). A licence/permit should be obtained from Hampshire County Council using the following link www.hants.gov.uk/transport or by contacting the Highways Operation Centre on 0300 555 1388. Email roads@hants.gov.uk
Item 3 - 24/02924/FUL: Reinstate existing site access/current building works access to be used as the permanent private residential access and repositioning of outbuilding. Outbuilding to be a garage rather than the previously approved car port (part retrospective). Site: Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 83 of 103 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and the retention of the existing construction workers access as the private access to the dwelling. Members were concerned that the access was on a bend on a slope with low visibility on a 60 mph rural lane.
Concern was also raised that the previously approved car port under application 23/00751/ROC which was now seeking permission for a garage part retrospective, would block the original approved access and inhibit the manoeuvring of vehicles on site which could result in reversing onto the rural lane.
Members concluded that the concerns raised could impact highway safety and therefore they agreed to refuse and enforce the application.
RESOLVED that: the application be REFUSED and ENFORCE
Reasons for Refusal
1 The position of the access on the national speed limit road of Cufaude Lane, in proximity to a bend in the road, changing levels and limited visibility splays, combined with insufficient space for turning of vehicles on-site, would result in an unsafe and unsuitable access contrary to Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, Policy T2 of the Bramley Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
A) Enforcement Action be authorised with regards to works undertaken without the grant of planning permission relating to the access and outbuilding for the following reason:
1 The position of the access on the national speed limit road of Cufaude Lane, in proximity to a bend in the road, changing levels and limited visibility splays, combined with insufficient space for turning of vehicles on-site, would result in an unsafe and unsuitable access contrary to Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029, Policy T2 of the Bramley Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
Informative(s):-
1. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement (in accordance with paragraphs 56-59).*
In this instance:
the application was assessed as submitted with amendments allowed for under the application process
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
Item 4 - 25/00415/FUL: Removal of tennis court. Erection of 1no. four-bed self-build dwelling. Site: Flexford House Andover Road Highclere Hampshire RG20 9PU
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 104 of 142 of the agenda with the further material set out on the addendum sheet and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and were content with the proposal which was on previously developed land.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
1068-HEB-XX-00-DR-A-20-200 P3 - Proposed Floorplans
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-20-400 P3 - Proposed Elevations
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-20-401 P3 - Proposed Elevations
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-00-300 P2 - Proposed Site Sections
1068-HEB-XX-XX-DR-A-00-301 P1 - Proposed Site Sections
WBH0523.1 - Location and Block Plan
SH0523-2 - Proposed Block Plan
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.
REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.
3 Prior to the commencement of development, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP shall outline the measures to be taken to avoid and/or mitigate demolition and construction impacts on important habitats and species and cover aspects including (but not limited to) the following:
- Pollution control (e.g., chemicals, dust, sediment, debris)
- Storage and disposal of fuel/chemicals and waste
- Details of biosecurity to avoid contaminants and/or invasive non-native species entering the site and nearby watercourses
- Protection of adjacent semi-natural habitats and designated sites
- Protection of protected species that may utilise the site
- Visual/noise/vibrational impacts to species
- Protection of pond banks
Following approval of the CEMP, the works shall proceed in accordance with the approved CEMP.
REASON: To meet requirements under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, and Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
4 Prior to the commencement of development a Biodiversity Enhancement and Mitigation Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The BEMP shall detail species and habitat avoidance, mitigation and enhancement measures to be implemented within the development as listed within Section 6 of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by Xenia Ecology dated February 2025. Following approval, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved BEMP.
REASON: In order provide enhancements and net gains for biodiversity in line with Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
5 No development or other operations shall commence until a specification of all proposed works within tree protection areas/construction exclusion zones, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved specification.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to ensure that unnecessary damage is not caused to the root system of protected/important landscape trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
6 No development above ground floor slab level shall take place until details/specification of the types and colours of external materials to be used, together with samples and details of any staining of painting of timber boarding have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: Details are required in the absence of accompanying the application and in the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
7 No development shall take place on site above slab level until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping which shall specify:
- location, species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate).
- hard landscaping specification which shall be made of porous materials, or provision shall be demonstrated to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse hereby approved.
- a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting
The works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first occupation of the building or when the use hereby permitted is commenced. In addition any approved hard surface shall be implemented, retained and maintained in accordance with condition 14.
Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
8 No development shall take place above ground floor slab level until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a plan indicating:
- the positions, design, materials and type of screen walls/fences/hedges to be erected.
- boundary treatments to be erected
The approved screen walls/fences shall be erected before the dwelling hereby approved is first occupied and shall subsequently be maintained in accordance with the approved plans.
Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, details of which shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before replacement occurs.
REASON: Details are required because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interests of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
9 Within 3 months of the date of commencement of development, a Construction Statement detailing how the dwelling shall meet a water
efficiency standard of 110 litres or less per person per day has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, through a demonstration that this requirement for sustainable water use cannot be achieved on technical or viability grounds. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
REASON: In the absence of such details being provided within the planning submission, details are required to ensure that the development delivers a level of sustainable water use in accordance with Policy EM9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
10 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and reenacting that Order with or without modification) no building, structure or other alteration permitted by Class A, AA, B, C and E; of Part 1; of Schedule 2 of the Order shall be erected on the application site without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority on an application made for that purpose.
REASON: To prevent the overdevelopment of the site in the interests of the amenity of the area and to safeguard the amenities of the adjoining properties and North Wessex Downs National Landscape, in accordance with Policy EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
11 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the proposed avoidance, mitigation and enhancement recommendations and procedures contained within Section 5 'Impacts and Mitigation' and Section 6 'Ecological Enhancement' of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by Xenia Ecology dated February 2025 to address potential impacts on protected and notable species and habitats.
REASON: To protect protected and notable species in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Badgers Act 1992 and Policy EM4 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
12 Whether or not development, no external lighting shall be installed within the site, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority on an application made for such a development.
REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and adjoining residential properties in
accordance with Policies EM1, EM10 and EM12 of the Local Plan 2011-2029.
13 Protective measures, including fencing, ground protection, supervision, working procedures and special engineering solutions shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Protection Plan, Drawing ref: J66.97/02 dated 26/06/2025; as submitted by Broad Oak Tree Consultants Ltd; Tree protection fencing and ground protection shall be erected prior to any site activity starting and maintained throughout the development. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved Method Statement.
REASON: To ensure that the trees to be retained are in a safe and healthy condition to the benefit of the local amenities and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
14 Prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the hard standing provision for parking and turning in accordance with those shown on the approved Proposed Site Plan (Drawing Number: SH0523-2) including the provision for 3 vehicular parking spaces shall be made within the site and shall be retained thereafter for such purposes.
The development shall not be brought into use until all areas indicated to be used for vehicles and pedestrians on the approved plan have been laid out with a drained surface. Provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the development. Such areas shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development.
REASON: To ensure adequate on site car parking provision for the approved development and provision for surface water drainage in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
15 The property hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the property has provision within its curtilage for secure cycle parking facilities for 3 long and 1 short stay places. The cycle storage shall thereafter be retained and maintained in perpetuity.
REASON: To improve provision for cyclists and discourage the use of the private car wherever possible and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029.
16 The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied or the approved use commence, whichever is the sooner, until the property has provision within its curtilage for refuse and recycling storage (prior to disposal), the surface materials from the carriageway to the waste container collection point shall be smooth and shall not hinder the movement of waste containers to the collection vehicle and shall make space to provide 1 number 240ltr refuse Wheelie bin, 1 number 240ltr recycling Wheelie bin, 1 number glass recycling box and 1 number food waste bin for the dwelling, and the areas of land so provided shall not be used for any purposes other than the storage (prior to disposal) or the collection of refuse and recycling and shall be thereafter retained and maintained as such.
REASON: In the interests of general amenity, to ensure convenience of arrangements for refuse and recycling storage and collection and to ensure that no obstruction is caused on the adjoining highway, in the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policies CN9 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029
17 No work relating to the construction of the development hereby approved, including works of demolition or preparation prior to operations, or internal painting or fitting out, shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
18 No deliveries of construction materials or plant and machinery and no removal of any spoil from the site shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public or bank holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance with Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
seeking further information following receipt of the application;
considering the imposition of conditions.
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit;
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
3. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
4. If this development will result in new postal addresses or changes in addresses, please contact the council's Street Naming and Numbering team on 01256 845557 and email GMSTeam@basingstoke.gov.uk to commence the process. Details can be found on the council's website.
5. Great crested newt and their habitats are fully protected by law. Where great crested newt are discovered on site, all works should cease immediately and advice sought from a suitably qualified ecologist or Natural England. An enquiry can also be made to NatureSpace Partnership to explore use of the council's District Licence Scheme post-planning.
6. It is an offence to cause to grow in the wild any plant species listed under Schedule 9 part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Any species present onsite should be efficiently removed, treated, and disposed by a licenced individual or taken to an appropriate facility for destruction.
7. Works with potential to impact nesting birds should be conducted outside of the nesting bird season (considered March to September inclusive) or suitable habitat checked immediately prior to removal by an ecologist. If a nest is found it is to remain undisturbed until no longer active (absent of chicks or eggs). Under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is an offence for any person who intentionally kills, injures, or takes any wild bird and/or takes, damages, or destroys the nest of any wild bird while that nest is in use or being built.
8. The proposed development includes the provision of an air source heat pump. Limited details have been provided in relation to this, therefore, the air source heat pump shall be installed in accordance with the provisions laid out in The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (GPDO), specifically Schedule 2, Part 14, Class G. If the proposed air source heat pump would not comply with this part of the GPDO, then approval is required for the air source heat pump.
Item 5 - 25/00435/FUL: 296 no. ground mounted solar panels on existing level grassed area and erection of security fencing. Site: Land Adjacent Lime Tree Gate Lime Tree Way Chineham Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 143 of 171 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Proposed Plans (Location Plan and Site Plan) - drawing no. KC 01 A GL Rev.: D - Revision date: 29th July 2025
Proposed Details - drawing no. KC 02 A GL Rev.: B - Revision date: 29th July 2025
Datasheet - Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology - SolarEdge
Email from agent (Liz Stewart) dated 21st October 2025 confirming 3 inverters are proposed
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.
REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to prevent an accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.
3 The positions, design, materials, type, colour and finish of the proposed fencing and gates shall accord in all respects with the details shown on the approved plans (Proposed plans - drawing no. KC 01 A GL Rev.: D and Proposed details - drawing no. KC 02 A GL Rev.: B).
REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
4 No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping which shall specify species, planting sizes, spacing and numbers of trees/shrubs to be planted (including replacement trees where appropriate). The landscaping proposals shall also include the retention of the existing trees and hedges. The works approved shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first occupation of the building(s) or when the use hereby permitted is commenced. In addition, a maintenance programme detailing all operations to be carried out in order to allow successful establishment of planting, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before development commences. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: Details are required prior to commencement because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, to improve the appearance of the site in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
5 The proposed development shall be undertaken in accordance with all proposed avoidance, mitigation and enhancement recommendations and procedures contained within the 'Recommendations' of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Roost Assessment (Arbtech, April 2025) to address potential impacts on protected and notable species and habitats.
REASON: To comply with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) in relation to protected and notable species, and in accordance with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
6 Prior to the commencement of development, a Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, that sets out the implementation and delivery of onsite habitat and species recommendations and enhancements as set out within the supporting Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment (Arbtech, October 2025). The BEMP will align with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan and its supporting Biodiversity Metric. The BEMP should include the following:
Aims and objectives relating to habitat and species features to be retained, created and/or enhanced
Appropriate scale plan(s) that depict the habitat and species enhancement measures.
A strategy for the translocation of any specimens of bee orchid present within the development site to a suitable location prior to the commencement of any works on site.
A description of management actions and associated timetable covering species and habitat implementation and delivery up to the time
of target condition(s) as denoted in the supporting metric.
A monitoring and reporting framework with updates sent to the LPA at relevant times, with details of how any remedial action will be identified
and implemented.
Details of the specialist ecological management body or organisation responsible for implementation of the BEMP.
The approved Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
REASON: To comply with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) in relation to protected and notable species. To provide net gains for biodiversity in line with the Environment Act 2021, Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024) and Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
7 The 3 no. inverters and associated switchgear hereby approved shall be installed inside the existing plant room of the building known as Lime Tree Gate, immediately to the north of the site.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties and in accordance Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
8 No work relating to the construction of the development hereby approved, including works of demolition or preparation prior to operations, or internal painting or fitting out, shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800 nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
9 No deliveries of construction materials or plant and machinery and no removal of any spoil from the site shall take place before the hours of 0730 nor after 1800 Monday to Friday, before the hours of 0800; nor after 1300 Saturdays nor on Sundays or recognised public holidays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties during the construction period and in accordance with Policy EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
10 No development shall take place, (including any works of demolition), until a Construction Method Statement/CMP has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include scaled drawings illustrating the provision for -
1) The parking of site operatives and visitors vehicles.
2) Loading and unloading of plant and materials.
3) Construction site access.
4) Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development.
5) Wheel washing facilities.
REASON: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
11 No development shall take place, (including any works of demolition), until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include scaled drawings illustrating the provision for -
1) Construction vehicle routing.
2) Construction vehicle types.
3) Construction vehicle numbers
REASON: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
12 If the solar panel array hereby permitted ceases to operate for a continuous period of 6 months, then a scheme for the decommissioning and removal of the solar panel array and ancillary equipment together with the restoration of the site shall be submitted within 3 months of the end of the cessation period to the Local Planning Authority for written approval. The scheme shall make provision for:
the removal of the solar panels and associated above ground works approved under this permission;
the management and timing of any works; and
details of site restoration
The decommissioning of the site shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.
REASON: To ensure that the decommissioning and restoration of the site is carried out in a managed approach that minimises the impacts on the natural and built environment and in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies EM1, EM4, EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
seeking further information following receipt of the application;
seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application;
considering the imposition of conditions.
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit.
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
3. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
4. The applicant is advised to ensure that any trees within falling distance of the development are protected throughout the construction works in accordance with the British Standard 5837, and to ensure that no materials, construction machinery or other equipment is stored within the root protection areas of any trees.
5. The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to (amongst other things): deliberately capture, disturb, injure, or kill great crested newts; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a resting or sheltering place. Planning permission for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under this legislation. Should great crested newts be found at any stage of the development works, then all works should cease, and a professional and/or suitably qualified and experienced ecologist (or Natural England) should be contacted for advice on any special precautions before continuing, including the need for a licence.
Item 6 - 25/01391/ROC: Variation of Conditions 13 and 24 of 24/00202/ROC to allow for extension to Sunday opening hours and update wording to condition 24. Site: Sungrove Farm, Malverleys Farm and Dining, Abbey Wells Road East End Hampshire
The Committee considered the report set out on pages of 172 of 204 of the agenda and other matters discussed at the meeting.
The Committee discussed the proposed application and as there were no objections from the statutory consultees and the proposal was to amend the mixed-use building an hour earlier 0900 hours on Sunday. Members were supportive of the proposal.
RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.
Conditions
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Site Location Plan - drawing no PP3
Proposed Replacement Accommodation Plans (TRS121_DW_GA_100)
Proposed Replacement Accommodation Elevations (TRS_121_DW_GA_200)
Proposed Main Building Plans (TRS121_MB_GA_100)
Proposed Main Building Elevations (TRS121_MB_GA_200)
Proposed Site Plan (TRS121_SITE_GA_001)
Proposed Plan Horticultural Barn Ground Floor Plan (TRS121_HB_GA_100)
Proposed Horticulture Barn Elevation - Sheet 01 (TRS121_HB_GA_200)
Proposed Horticulture Barn Elevation - Sheet 02 (TRS121_HB_GA_201)
Proposed Livestock Barn Floor Plan (TRS121_LB_GA_100)
Proposed Livestock Barn Elevations - Sheet 01 (TRS121_LB_GA_200)
Proposed Livestock Barn Elevations - Sheet 02 (TRS121_LB_GA_201)
Proposed Acoustic Screen - received 02 September 2020
Landscape Masterplan - drawing no. 3 Rev K
Landscape Context - drawing no. 4 D
External Lighting Plan - drawing no 5 Rev D
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Planting Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policies NE1 and NE5 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
3 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the surface water drainage scheme approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/03448/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that sustainable drainage systems are used to prevent flooding in in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies EM6 and EM7 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029.
4 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Arboricultural Method Statement details approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN.
REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policies NE1 and NE5 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
5 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Planting Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that reasonable measures are taken to safeguard trees in the interests of local amenity and the enhancement of the development itself, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM1 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policies NE1 and NE5 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
6 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Contaminated Land report and Remediation Scheme approved by the Local Planning Authority on 20/01/2022 under 21/02344/CONDN.
REASON: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with Policy EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
7 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Biodiversity Management Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To secure the protection of species protected under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and in accordance with Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy NE4 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
8 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and procedures contained within the following:
- Chapter 4 "Evaluation and Recommendations" of the Great Crested Newt Survey by HDA dated September 2019.
- Chapter 5 "Recommendations" of the Bat Survey Report by HDA dated September 2019.
- Chapter 5 Recommendations" of the Dormouse Survey Report by HDA dated December 2019.
- Chapter 5 Recommendations" of the Reptile Survey Report by HDA dated September 2019.
REASON: In order to undertake a precautionary approach to site clearance, to provide mitigation and enhancements for protected species and ensure the delivery of measurable net gains for biodiversity, in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policy NE4 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
9 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Reptile Mitigation Method Statement approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN.
REASON: In order to undertake a precautionary approach to vegetation clearance with regard to reptiles prior to works commencing and in order to present enhancements for reptiles, a key species, in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011- 2029 and Policy NE4 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
10 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the of the types and colours of external materials to be used approved by the Local Planning Authority on 23/09/2021 under 21/02395/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, H01, H02, HE1 and HE2 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
11 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the hard and soft landscaping plans approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a high standard of landscape in accordance with the approved landscape masterplan, in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10 and EM11 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, H01 and H02 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
12 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the landscape management and maintenance scheme approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02357/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that the landscaping is appropriately implemented to allow the successful establishment of planting and is maintained in perpetuity in the interests of the character and appearance of the area and to maintain an enhanced level of biodiversity in accordance with Policies EM1 and EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, NE4, NE5, H01 and H02 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
13 The development shall be carried out in accordance with all recommendations outlined in the:
Air Quality Statement - Revision E
Lighting Impact Assessment 1401-DFL-LIA-001
Noise Impact Assessment - dated 14 April 2025 13150.RP02.NIA.0
Noise Management Policy (received 15 April 2024).
REASON: To ensure that the buildings, structures and plant are adequately sound proofed in the interests of the amenities of the occupants of nearby premises, in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy NE3 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
14 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the scheme for the arrangements for internal air extraction, odour control, and discharge to atmosphere from cooking operations, including any external ducting and flues, and external plant and machinery for heating, cooling and ventilation approved by the Local Planning Authority on 25/01/2022 under 21/03733/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To protect the residential amenity of nearby receptors and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
15 The rating level of sound emitted from any fixed plant, machinery or deliveries associated with the mixed-use building shall not exceed background sound levels between the hours of 0700-2200 (taken as a 15 minute LA90 at the nearest sound sensitive premises) and shall be no greater than 5dB below the background sound level between 2200-0700 (taken as a 15 minute LA90 at the nearest noise sensitive premises). All measurements shall be made in accordance with the methodology of BS4142: 2014 Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound and/or its subsequent amendments. Where access to the nearest sound sensitive property is not possible, measurements shall be undertaken at an appropriate location and corrected to establish the noise levels at the nearest sound sensitive property. Any deviations from the LA90 time interval stipulated above shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
REASON: To ensure that acceptable noise levels within the dwellings and amenity areas are not exceeded in the interests of residential amenity and in accordance with Policies EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
16 The approved visibility splays of 2.4m x 36m to the south and 2.4m x 41m to the north of the site access shall be retained, including the clearance of any structure and vegetation between 1m and 3m above the level of the adjacent carriageway. These splays shall be maintained in accordance with these requirements at all times thereafter.
REASON: In the interests of highway safety, in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
17 The gates or other obstruction to the passage of vehicles shall be retained and set back a minimum of 12m as measured from the nearside edge of the adjacent highway. Any gates shall remain in this position at all times thereafter.
REASON: In the interests of highway safety, in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
18 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no change of use permitted by Classes A, C, D, G, H, J, M, Q, R, S and V of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Order shall take place on the application site.
REASON: The change of use permitted by Classes A, C, D, G, H, J, M, Q, R, S and V may not be acceptable to the Local Planning Authority, having regard to the site's location and in accordance with Policies EM1, EM10, EM11, EM12 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policies NE1, H02, HE1 and HE2 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
19 The occupation of the replacement dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.
REASON: The site is in an area where new dwellings are not normally permitted except where there is an overriding need in the interests of agriculture or forestry in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (2024) and Policy SS6 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
20 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the scheme for the storage (prior to disposal) and collection of refuse and recycling, provided within the curtilage of the site, for the dwelling and mixed-use building approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02549/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: In the interests of general amenity, to ensure convenience of arrangements for refuse and recycling storage and collection and to ensure that no obstruction is caused on the adjoining highway, in the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 and EM10 of the adopted Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
21 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details of the long and short stay cycle store facilities approved by the Local Planning Authority on 18/11/2021 under 21/02549/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: Details are required because insufficient information has been submitted with the application in this regard, in the interests of promoting sustainable modes of transport in accordance with Policies EM10 and CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
22 The replacement dwelling shall be carried out in accordance with the Construction Statement which details how it meets a water efficiency standard approved by the Local Planning Authority on 20/07/2021 under 21/02345/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that the development delivers a level of sustainable water use in accordance with Policy EM9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
23 The car parking facilities shall be retained in accordance with the site plan approved under 19/02956/FUL (TRS121_SITE_GA_001). The car parking provided shall thereafter be kept available at all times for the intended use.
REASON: To ensure the permanent availability of sufficient parking and manoeuvring area within the development in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy CN9 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
24 The mixed-use building shall only be open during the following hours:
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Mondays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Tuesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 22:00 hours on Wednesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 22:00 hours on Thursdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 22:30 hours on Fridays;
Shall not open before 09:00 hours or remain open after 22:30 hours on Saturdays;
Shall not open before 09:00 hours or remain open after 17:00 hours on Sundays.
The external terrace shall only be open during the following hours:
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Mondays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 19:00 hours on Tuesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Wednesdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Thursdays;
Shall not open before 08:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Fridays;
Shall not open before 09:00 hours or remain open after 20:00 hours on Saturdays;
Shall not open before 10:00 hours or remain open after 17:00 hours on Sundays.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
25 No deliveries to the mixed-use building shall take place before 07:00 hours or after 19:00 hours Monday to Thursday; and 07:00 hours Friday to Saturday. There shall be no deliveries on a Sunday.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029.
26 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Delivery and Service Management Plan approved by the Local Planning Authority on 02/12/2022 under 22/03211/CONDN and thereafter maintained in accordance with the details so approved.
REASON: To ensure that the servicing of the site will operate without adverse interference to the highway network and would minimise noise impacts in accordance with Policies CN9, EM10 and EM12 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029 and Policy TT1 of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029.
Informative(s):-
1. 1.1 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the above conditions (if any), must be complied with in full, failure to do so may result in enforcement action being instigated.
1.2 This permission may contain pre-commencement conditions which require specific matters to be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before a specified stage in the development occurs. This means that a lawful commencement of the approved development CANNOT be made until the particular requirements of the pre-commencement conditions have been met.
1.3 The applicant's attention is drawn to the fact that the Local Planning Authority has a period of up to eight weeks to determine details submitted in respect of a condition or limitation attached to a grant of planning permission. It is likely that in most cases the determination period will be shorter than eight weeks, however, the applicant is advised to schedule this time period into any programme of works. A fee will be required for requests for discharge of any consent, agreement, or approval required by a planning condition. A fee is payable for each submission made regardless of the number of conditions for which approval is sought. Details of the required fee can be found on our website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process?chapter=81324#chapter81324 . Requests must be made using the standard application form (available online) or set out in writing clearly identifying the relevant planning application and condition(s) which they are seeking approval for.
2. The Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency during 2019 formally making this declaration at the meeting of Cabinet in September 2019. This recognises the need to take urgent action to reduce both the emissions of the Council's own activities as a service provider but also those of the wider borough. In this respect, the Council is working with consultants at present to identify appropriate actions to achieve the targets that have been set. Beyond the requirements of any conditions that may be applicable to this planning permission and the current planning policy framework, the applicant is encouraged to explore all opportunities for implementing the development in a way that minimises impact on climate change. Where this in itself might require separate permission applicants can contact the council for advice through the following link: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/plan-app-process. For information more generally on the Climate Emergency please visit: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climateemergency.
3. In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following positive and creative manner:-
considering the imposition of conditions.
requesting revised information.
In this instance:
the applicant was updated of any issues after the initial site visit.
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
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Request to consider the expediency for enforcement action - 8 Hale Farm Close, Sherfield On Loddon, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0GB (Enforcement no EC/25/00120/UOD3)
This report addresses land in association with 8 Hale Farm Close and seeks approval to take no further action following the identification of a breach of planning where it is not considered expedient to do so in the public interest. The breach relates to a conversion of garage without planning permission.
Contact Officer: Planning and Development Manager
Contact Officer: Planning and Development Manager
Attachments:
Minutes
The Planning Officer introduced the report which provided Members with an overview of the breach of planning that has been identified, the actions of the Compliance and Enforcement Team and an assessment of the expediency for not taking formal enforcement action in the public interest.
The breach related to the use of the garage at the property for a residential purpose other than for the parking of vehicles and cycles. The garage was being used as a private home gym which was in breach Condition 10 of 19/02773/RES. No external works to the garage building had occurred to the front of the garage building, and the breach matter solely related to the internal use of the building.
Members discussed the report and as there was still the required parking spaces available and that the garage could revert to its original use, they agreed with the officer’s recommendation in the report.
RESOLVED that: That it is not expedient to take enforcement action with the file to be closed and no further action taken.
The breach related to the use of the garage at the property for a residential purpose other than for the parking of vehicles and cycles. The garage was being used as a private home gym which was in breach Condition 10 of 19/02773/RES. No external works to the garage building had occurred to the front of the garage building, and the breach matter solely related to the internal use of the building.
Members discussed the report and as there was still the required parking spaces available and that the garage could revert to its original use, they agreed with the officer’s recommendation in the report.
RESOLVED that: That it is not expedient to take enforcement action with the file to be closed and no further action taken.
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Quarterly Planning Appeals Report
The report is a summary analysis of the appeal decisions received from the 01/08/2025 to 31/10/2025.
Contact Officer: The Planning and Development Manager
Contact Officer: The Planning and Development Manager
Attachments:
- Document Appeals Qtr Report 1st July - 31st October 2025 01 Dec 2025
Minutes
The Planning and Development Manager introduced the report which provided a summary analysis of the appeal decisions received from 01/08/2025 to 31/10/2025. It highlighted some of the issues drawn out by the Inspectors in arriving at their decision which should be considered when future decisions were made but was by no means a summary of all the issues referred to in the Inspectors’ decision notices.
RESOLVED that: the Committee note the outcomes of the appeal decisions and the reasons given for those decisions.
RESOLVED that: the Committee note the outcomes of the appeal decisions and the reasons given for those decisions.
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To consider whether, in view of the nature of the remaining items on the agenda, any of them are likely to involve the disclosure of exempt or confidential information within the terms of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972
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