Test Valley Borough Council
Councillors:
43
Wards:
21
Committees:
17
Meetings (2026):
29
Meetings (2025):
92
Meeting
Northern Area Planning Committee - Test Valley
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 30th October 2025
5:30 PM
Thursday, 30th October 2025
5:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 30th October 2025
9:30 PM
Thursday, 30th October 2025
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
30 Oct 2025
30 Oct 2025
Location:
Conference Room 1, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ
Conference Room 1, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Democracy and Governance Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Housing and Enivronmental Health Portfolio Holder
Officer
Senior Planning Lawyer
Ginika Ogidi
Expected
Guest
Deputy Leader and Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder
Agenda
0
Schedule of Development Applications
Minutes
Resolved:
That the applications for development, as set out below, be determined as indicated.
That the applications for development, as set out below, be determined as indicated.
1
Apologies
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Sangster.
2
Public Participation
Minutes
In accordance with the Council’s Public Participation Scheme, the following spoke on the applications indicated.
Agenda Item No.
Page No.
Application
Speaker
7
32 - 70
25/01677/FULLN
Steven Hardstaff (Objector)
Tony Burley (Supporter)
Paul Ramshaw (Applicant)
Helen Grassly (Architect)
9
97 - 118
25/00671/FULLN
Dr Graham Hymas (Objector)
Jake Harwood – (Applicant)
Agenda Item No.
Page No.
Application
Speaker
7
32 - 70
25/01677/FULLN
Steven Hardstaff (Objector)
Tony Burley (Supporter)
Paul Ramshaw (Applicant)
Helen Grassly (Architect)
9
97 - 118
25/00671/FULLN
Dr Graham Hymas (Objector)
Jake Harwood – (Applicant)
3
Declarations of Interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
4
Urgent Items
Minutes
There were no urgent items for consideration.
5
Minutes of the previous meeting
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Minues - 23 September 17 Oct 2025
Minutes
Councillor Z Brooks proposed and Councillor Gillies seconded the motion that the minutes of the previous meeting were an accurate record. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 23 September 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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25/01460/FULLN - 03.07.2025
(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)
SITE: Land adjacent to 11 Ox Drove, Picket Piece, Andover, SP11 6ND, ANDOVER TOWN (DOWNLANDS)
CASE OFFICER: Leigh Clutterbuck-Young
SITE: Land adjacent to 11 Ox Drove, Picket Piece, Andover, SP11 6ND, ANDOVER TOWN (DOWNLANDS)
CASE OFFICER: Leigh Clutterbuck-Young
Attachments:
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Report 2 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 1 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 2 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 3 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 4 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 5 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 6 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 7 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 8 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 9 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 10 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_01460_FULL NAPC Plan 11 17 Oct 2025
Minutes
APPLICATION NO.
25/01460/FULLN
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED
03.07.2025
APPLICANT
Mr Ben Olds
SITE
Land adjacent to 11 Ox Drove, Picket Piece, Andover, SP11 6ND, ANDOVER TOWN (DOWNLANDS)
PROPOSAL
Erection of five residential dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping, infrastructure and works
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Leigh Clutterbuck-Young
Background paper (Local Government Act 1972 Section 100D)
Application WITHDRAWN from the agenda by the Head of Planning and Building
25/01460/FULLN
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED
03.07.2025
APPLICANT
Mr Ben Olds
SITE
Land adjacent to 11 Ox Drove, Picket Piece, Andover, SP11 6ND, ANDOVER TOWN (DOWNLANDS)
PROPOSAL
Erection of five residential dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping, infrastructure and works
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Leigh Clutterbuck-Young
Background paper (Local Government Act 1972 Section 100D)
Application WITHDRAWN from the agenda by the Head of Planning and Building
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25/00671/FULLN - 25.03.2025
(OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION)
SITE: Office 4 and 5, Grateley Business Park, Cholderton Road, GRATELEY
CASE OFFICER: Nathan Glasgow
SITE: Office 4 and 5, Grateley Business Park, Cholderton Road, GRATELEY
CASE OFFICER: Nathan Glasgow
Attachments:
- Document 25_00671_FULLN NAPC Report 3 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_00671_FULLN NAPC Plan 1 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_00671_FULLN NAPC Plan 2 17 Oct 2025
- Document 25_00671_FULLN NAPC Plan 3 17 Oct 2025
Minutes
APPLICATION NO.
25/00671/FULLN
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED
25.03.2025
APPLICANT
Mr J Harwood
SITE
Office 4 and 5, Grateley Business Park, Cholderton Road, GRATELEY
PROPOSAL
Change of use from to an indoor sports facility (Padel Court)
AMENDMENTS
Additional Noise Impact Assessment
CASE OFFICER
Nathan Glasgow
Background paper (Local Government Act 1972 Section 100D)
The officer’s recommendation as per the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.
PERMISSION subject to:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2.
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans/numbers:
· Location Plan
· Block Plan
· Existing/Proposed Plans/Elevations
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3.
The premises shall be used solely for Padel tennis (or other racket sports) and for no other purpose, including any purpose in Class E of the Schedule of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification. Upon the ceasing of padel use on the site, the units shall revert back to the original planning use class (B8).
Reason: In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy COM2, E8 and LHW4.
4.
No amplified or other music shall be played in the premises any time.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents and the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
5.
The noise level emitted from the site shall not exceed 26dBA (expressed as an LAeq, 1 hour), as measured at the boundaries of the Business Park. No ventilation or vents shall be installed into the building and the acoustic cloth as submitted shall be installed within the building and used at all times of operation.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
6.
The use hereby permitted shall only open for business between the hours of 0700hrs – 2100hrs Monday to Friday, 0800hrs – 2100hrs Saturdays, and 0800hrs – 1900hrs on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents and the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
7.
Prior to the installation of any external plant and equipment, details of any proposed external plant and equipment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any measures required by the local planning authority to reduce noise from the plant or equipment shall be completed prior to the same being brought into use.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
Note to applicant:
1.
In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.
25/00671/FULLN
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED
25.03.2025
APPLICANT
Mr J Harwood
SITE
Office 4 and 5, Grateley Business Park, Cholderton Road, GRATELEY
PROPOSAL
Change of use from to an indoor sports facility (Padel Court)
AMENDMENTS
Additional Noise Impact Assessment
CASE OFFICER
Nathan Glasgow
Background paper (Local Government Act 1972 Section 100D)
The officer’s recommendation as per the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.
PERMISSION subject to:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2.
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans/numbers:
· Location Plan
· Block Plan
· Existing/Proposed Plans/Elevations
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3.
The premises shall be used solely for Padel tennis (or other racket sports) and for no other purpose, including any purpose in Class E of the Schedule of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification. Upon the ceasing of padel use on the site, the units shall revert back to the original planning use class (B8).
Reason: In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy COM2, E8 and LHW4.
4.
No amplified or other music shall be played in the premises any time.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents and the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
5.
The noise level emitted from the site shall not exceed 26dBA (expressed as an LAeq, 1 hour), as measured at the boundaries of the Business Park. No ventilation or vents shall be installed into the building and the acoustic cloth as submitted shall be installed within the building and used at all times of operation.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
6.
The use hereby permitted shall only open for business between the hours of 0700hrs – 2100hrs Monday to Friday, 0800hrs – 2100hrs Saturdays, and 0800hrs – 1900hrs on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents and the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
7.
Prior to the installation of any external plant and equipment, details of any proposed external plant and equipment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any measures required by the local planning authority to reduce noise from the plant or equipment shall be completed prior to the same being brought into use.
Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the local area and local residents in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
Note to applicant:
1.
In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.
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