Test Valley Borough Council
Councillors:
43
Wards:
21
Committees:
17
Meetings (2026):
29
Meetings (2025):
92
Meeting
Southern Area Planning Committee - Test Valley
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 25th November 2025
5:30 PM
Tuesday, 25th November 2025
5:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 25th November 2025
9:30 PM
Tuesday, 25th November 2025
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
25 Nov 2025
25 Nov 2025
Location:
Main Hall, Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GL
Main Hall, Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GL
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Planning Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Climate Emergency and Countryside Portfolio Holder
Officer
Head of Development Management North
Jason Owen
Expected
Officer
Senior Planning Lawyer
Ginika Ogidi
Expected
Officer
Head of Development Management South
Mark Staincliffe
Expected
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 were received from Councillors Bailey, Bundy, Gwynne and Jeffrey.
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
22-57
25/01053/FULLS
Dean O’Brien and Catherine O’Brien) (Objector)
Charlotte Wheatstone (Supporter)
Katherine Stevens (Applicant)
8
58-85
25/02245/FULLS
Mark Sennitt (Objector)
Ken Park (Applicant’s Agent)
Agenda Item No.
Page No.
Application
Speaker
7
22-57
25/01053/FULLS
Dean O’Brien and Catherine O’Brien) (Objector)
Charlotte Wheatstone (Supporter)
Katherine Stevens (Applicant)
8
58-85
25/02245/FULLS
Mark Sennitt (Objector)
Ken Park (Applicant’s Agent)
3
Declarations of Interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
4
Urgent Items
Minutes
There were no urgent items.
5
Minutes of previous meeting
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2025.
Attachments:
- Document $$Minutes 13 Nov 2025
Minutes
Councillor A Dowden proposed and Councillor Parker seconded the motion that the minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2025 were an accurate record. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2025 were an accurate record.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2025 were an accurate record.
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25/02245/FULLS - 24.09.2025
RECOMMENDATION: (PERMISSION)
SITE: Wellow Manor Stud, Hackleys Lane, East Wellow, SO51 6DR, WELLOW
CASE OFFICER: Katie Nethersole
SITE: Wellow Manor Stud, Hackleys Lane, East Wellow, SO51 6DR, WELLOW
CASE OFFICER: Katie Nethersole
Attachments:
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Report 2 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 1 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 2 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 3 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 4 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 5 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 6 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 7 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 8 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 9 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 10 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 11 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 12 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02245_FULLS SAPC Plan 13 13 Nov 2025
Minutes
APPLICATION NO.
25/02245/FULLS
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH
REGISTERED
24.09.2025
APPLICANT
Mr M Butson
SITE
Wellow Manor Stud, Hackleys Lane, East Wellow, SO51 6DR, WELLOW
PROPOSAL
Part conversion of existing agricultural buildings, part replacement and new building to form 7 dwelling houses in total
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Katie Nethersole
The motion as set out in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden. An amendment was proposed by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor Parker. Upon being put to the vote the amendment was carried. Upon being put to the vote the substantive motion was carried.
RECOMMENDATION
Delegate to the Head of Planning and Building for
Consultation with Natural England to identify appropriate SANG provision and the imposition of planning conditions and/or obligations as required Completion of a legal agreement requiring:
1. Nitrate mitigation
2. Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) mitigation scheme
3. Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) mitigation scheme
4. S106 monitoring contribution
Then 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 accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers:
001 C 011 G 012 B 013 D 014 E 015 E 015 A 017 018 F 019 H 020 C 022 B 023 D
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3.
No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure the development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interest of visual amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E9.
4.
No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until full details of hard and soft landscape works have been submitted and approved. Details shall include:
proposed finished levels or contours; means of enclosure; hard surfacing materials; retained historic landscape features and proposals for restoration; planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities; programme of implementation, maintenance and management.
The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and the implementation programme.
Reason: To enable the development to respect, complement and positively integrate into the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E2.
5.
No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until a schedule of landscape management, maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years and an implementation plan/programme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscape management plan shall include long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas and an implementation programme. Works, management and maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure the provision of amenity afforded by proper maintenance of existing and new landscape features as an improvement of the appearance of the site and to enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1 and E2.
6.
The biodiversity enhancement measures as outlined in Section 6 of the Preliminary Ecological Assessment by EcoSupport Ltd dated July 2024 and Section 6 of the Phase 2 Bat Surveys and Mitigation Strategy by EcoSupport Ltd dated September 2024, shall be implemented prior to the development hereby approved being brought into use, and shall be retained in perpetuity.
Reason: To conserve and enhance biodiversity in accordance with the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
7.
The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provision set out within the Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement reference 25107-AIS2-LF dated 2nd September 2025 and the document titled Tree Protection – 25107-TPP.
Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.
8.
All works associated with, and beyond, the face of the retaining gabion wall nearest to tree T8 (Norway Maple) – including excavation, installation, and backfilling – that occur within or encroach upon the Root Protection Area (RPA) or the precautionary area, as shown on the approved Tree Protection Plan (ref: 25107-TPP), shall be carried out under direct supervision of a suitably qualified arboriculturist. A written record of the arboricultural supervision, including dated photographs, details of any exposed roots, and any mitigation measures implemented, shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority within 14 days of the completion of the supervised works.
Reason: To ensure that works within and adjacent to the Root Protection Area of T8 are carried out in accordance with best practice, in order to safeguard the health, stability, and long-term amenity value of the retained tree in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with policy T2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
9.
No development shall take place (other than any approved demolition and site clearance works) until an assessment of the nature and extent of any contamination and a scheme for remediating the contamination has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall comprise at least one desk study and qualitative risk assessment and, where appropriate, the assessment shall be extended following further site investigation work. In the event that contamination is found, or is considered likely, the scheme shall contain remediation proposals designed to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use. Such remediation proposals shall include clear remediation objectives and criteria, and appraisal of the remediation options, and the arrangements for the supervision of remediation works by a competent person. The site shall not be brought into use until a verification report, for the purpose of certifying adherence to the approved remediation scheme, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure a safe living/working environment in accordance with policy E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
10.
No work relating to the construction/conversion of the development hereby approved, including site clearance, deliveries, collections or works of demolition or preparation prior to operations, shall take place before the hours of 07:30 nor after 18:00 on Mondays to Fridays; before the hours of 08:00 nor after 13:00 on Saturdays; and at all on Sundays and Bank/Public Holidays, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of protecting the amenity of nearby properties in accordance with policy LHW4 and E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
11.
There shall be no burning of demolition or construction waste on site.
Reason: In the interests of protecting the amenity of nearby properties in accordance with policy LHW4 and E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
12.
The development hereby approved shall be designed and built to meet Regulation 36 2(b) requirement of 110 litres/person/day water efficiency as set out in part G2 of Building Regulations 2015.
Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
13.
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or brought into use until the car parking spaces have been provided in accordance with drawing no. 019 H. The area of land so provided shall be retained at all times for this purpose.
Reason: To ensure sufficient off-street parking has been provided in accordance with the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy T2 and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy T1.
14.
No development shall commence on site (including any works of demolition), until a Construction and Demolition Environmental Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall include the following:
the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; loading and unloading of plant and materials; storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; hours of construction, including deliveries; the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; wheel washing facilities; measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during demolition and construction; a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works; and measures for the protection of the natural environment
The approved Statement hall be complied with in full throughout the construction period. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved construction method statement.
Reason: The matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, to minimise detrimental effects to the neighbouring amenities, the amenities of the area in general, detriment to the natural environment through the risks of pollution and dangers to highway safety, during the construction phase having regard to Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8
15.
No external lighting shall be installed at the site until full details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting shall be installed and operated in accordance with the approved details.
Note: All lighting should follow best practice guidelines outlined by the Bat Conservation Trust and the Institute of Lighting Professionals (Guidance note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK).
Reason: To protect existing bat populations within the area and in the interests of amenity in accordance with Policies E5 and E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
Notes 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.
2.
The water supply to the proposed development is classified as a Further Distribution System (also referred to as an Onward Distribution System) and is subject to Regulation 8 of the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (as amended). This is subject to regulation by Test Valley Borough Council. The expansion of such a supply may be in contravention of The Water Industry Act 1991 and advice should be south from the primary water supplier (Bournemouth Water). Notwithstanding the previous point, if the Further Distribution System is to be expanded, any products or substances utilised on the supply network must comply with Regulation 5 of the above regulations in order to prevent a detrimental effect on the safety or quality of drinking water. Further information on regulation 5 can be found on the Drinking Water Inspectorates website via the following link: http://dwi.gov.uk/private-water-supplies/guidance-documents/pws-regulations/information-note-on-regulation-5/ where expansion of onward distribution system occurs, at the point of use the effectiveness of treatment applied to the mains water may be reduced, again advice should be sought from the mains water supply company. Further guidance on regulation 8 supplies can be found on the Drinking Water Inspectorates website via the following link: https://dwi.gov.uk/private-water-supplies/guidance-documents/pws-regulations/information-note-on-regulation-8-revised-version/
3.
The effect of Paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for the development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition (“the biodiversity gain condition”) that development may not begin unless:
A Biodiversity Net Gain Plan and/or Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and
The planning authority has approved the plan.
The planning authority, for the purposes of determining whether to approve a Biodiversity Gain Plan if one is required in respect of this permission would be Test Valley Borough Council. There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply. However, based on the information available this permission is one which will require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because none of the statutory exemptions or transitional arrangements are considered to apply.
25/02245/FULLS
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH
REGISTERED
24.09.2025
APPLICANT
Mr M Butson
SITE
Wellow Manor Stud, Hackleys Lane, East Wellow, SO51 6DR, WELLOW
PROPOSAL
Part conversion of existing agricultural buildings, part replacement and new building to form 7 dwelling houses in total
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Katie Nethersole
The motion as set out in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden. An amendment was proposed by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor Parker. Upon being put to the vote the amendment was carried. Upon being put to the vote the substantive motion was carried.
RECOMMENDATION
Delegate to the Head of Planning and Building for
Consultation with Natural England to identify appropriate SANG provision and the imposition of planning conditions and/or obligations as required Completion of a legal agreement requiring:
1. Nitrate mitigation
2. Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) mitigation scheme
3. Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) mitigation scheme
4. S106 monitoring contribution
Then 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 accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers:
001 C 011 G 012 B 013 D 014 E 015 E 015 A 017 018 F 019 H 020 C 022 B 023 D
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3.
No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure the development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interest of visual amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E9.
4.
No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until full details of hard and soft landscape works have been submitted and approved. Details shall include:
proposed finished levels or contours; means of enclosure; hard surfacing materials; retained historic landscape features and proposals for restoration; planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities; programme of implementation, maintenance and management.
The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and the implementation programme.
Reason: To enable the development to respect, complement and positively integrate into the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E2.
5.
No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until a schedule of landscape management, maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years and an implementation plan/programme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscape management plan shall include long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas and an implementation programme. Works, management and maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure the provision of amenity afforded by proper maintenance of existing and new landscape features as an improvement of the appearance of the site and to enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1 and E2.
6.
The biodiversity enhancement measures as outlined in Section 6 of the Preliminary Ecological Assessment by EcoSupport Ltd dated July 2024 and Section 6 of the Phase 2 Bat Surveys and Mitigation Strategy by EcoSupport Ltd dated September 2024, shall be implemented prior to the development hereby approved being brought into use, and shall be retained in perpetuity.
Reason: To conserve and enhance biodiversity in accordance with the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
7.
The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provision set out within the Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement reference 25107-AIS2-LF dated 2nd September 2025 and the document titled Tree Protection – 25107-TPP.
Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.
8.
All works associated with, and beyond, the face of the retaining gabion wall nearest to tree T8 (Norway Maple) – including excavation, installation, and backfilling – that occur within or encroach upon the Root Protection Area (RPA) or the precautionary area, as shown on the approved Tree Protection Plan (ref: 25107-TPP), shall be carried out under direct supervision of a suitably qualified arboriculturist. A written record of the arboricultural supervision, including dated photographs, details of any exposed roots, and any mitigation measures implemented, shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority within 14 days of the completion of the supervised works.
Reason: To ensure that works within and adjacent to the Root Protection Area of T8 are carried out in accordance with best practice, in order to safeguard the health, stability, and long-term amenity value of the retained tree in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with policy T2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
9.
No development shall take place (other than any approved demolition and site clearance works) until an assessment of the nature and extent of any contamination and a scheme for remediating the contamination has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall comprise at least one desk study and qualitative risk assessment and, where appropriate, the assessment shall be extended following further site investigation work. In the event that contamination is found, or is considered likely, the scheme shall contain remediation proposals designed to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use. Such remediation proposals shall include clear remediation objectives and criteria, and appraisal of the remediation options, and the arrangements for the supervision of remediation works by a competent person. The site shall not be brought into use until a verification report, for the purpose of certifying adherence to the approved remediation scheme, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure a safe living/working environment in accordance with policy E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
10.
No work relating to the construction/conversion of the development hereby approved, including site clearance, deliveries, collections or works of demolition or preparation prior to operations, shall take place before the hours of 07:30 nor after 18:00 on Mondays to Fridays; before the hours of 08:00 nor after 13:00 on Saturdays; and at all on Sundays and Bank/Public Holidays, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of protecting the amenity of nearby properties in accordance with policy LHW4 and E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
11.
There shall be no burning of demolition or construction waste on site.
Reason: In the interests of protecting the amenity of nearby properties in accordance with policy LHW4 and E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
12.
The development hereby approved shall be designed and built to meet Regulation 36 2(b) requirement of 110 litres/person/day water efficiency as set out in part G2 of Building Regulations 2015.
Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
13.
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or brought into use until the car parking spaces have been provided in accordance with drawing no. 019 H. The area of land so provided shall be retained at all times for this purpose.
Reason: To ensure sufficient off-street parking has been provided in accordance with the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy T2 and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy T1.
14.
No development shall commence on site (including any works of demolition), until a Construction and Demolition Environmental Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall include the following:
the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; loading and unloading of plant and materials; storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; hours of construction, including deliveries; the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; wheel washing facilities; measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during demolition and construction; a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works; and measures for the protection of the natural environment
The approved Statement hall be complied with in full throughout the construction period. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved construction method statement.
Reason: The matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, to minimise detrimental effects to the neighbouring amenities, the amenities of the area in general, detriment to the natural environment through the risks of pollution and dangers to highway safety, during the construction phase having regard to Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8
15.
No external lighting shall be installed at the site until full details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting shall be installed and operated in accordance with the approved details.
Note: All lighting should follow best practice guidelines outlined by the Bat Conservation Trust and the Institute of Lighting Professionals (Guidance note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK).
Reason: To protect existing bat populations within the area and in the interests of amenity in accordance with Policies E5 and E8 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
Notes 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.
2.
The water supply to the proposed development is classified as a Further Distribution System (also referred to as an Onward Distribution System) and is subject to Regulation 8 of the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (as amended). This is subject to regulation by Test Valley Borough Council. The expansion of such a supply may be in contravention of The Water Industry Act 1991 and advice should be south from the primary water supplier (Bournemouth Water). Notwithstanding the previous point, if the Further Distribution System is to be expanded, any products or substances utilised on the supply network must comply with Regulation 5 of the above regulations in order to prevent a detrimental effect on the safety or quality of drinking water. Further information on regulation 5 can be found on the Drinking Water Inspectorates website via the following link: http://dwi.gov.uk/private-water-supplies/guidance-documents/pws-regulations/information-note-on-regulation-5/ where expansion of onward distribution system occurs, at the point of use the effectiveness of treatment applied to the mains water may be reduced, again advice should be sought from the mains water supply company. Further guidance on regulation 8 supplies can be found on the Drinking Water Inspectorates website via the following link: https://dwi.gov.uk/private-water-supplies/guidance-documents/pws-regulations/information-note-on-regulation-8-revised-version/
3.
The effect of Paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for the development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition (“the biodiversity gain condition”) that development may not begin unless:
A Biodiversity Net Gain Plan and/or Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and
The planning authority has approved the plan.
The planning authority, for the purposes of determining whether to approve a Biodiversity Gain Plan if one is required in respect of this permission would be Test Valley Borough Council. There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply. However, based on the information available this permission is one which will require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because none of the statutory exemptions or transitional arrangements are considered to apply.
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25/02337/FULLS - 03.10.2025
RECOMMENDATION: (PERMISSION)
SITE: Former Magistrates Court, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8AQ, ROMSEY TOWN
CASE OFFICER: Tim Parker
SITE: Former Magistrates Court, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8AQ, ROMSEY TOWN
CASE OFFICER: Tim Parker
Attachments:
- Document 25_02337_FULLS SAPC Report 3 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02337_FULLS SAPC Plan 1 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02337_FULLS SAPC Plan 2 13 Nov 2025
- Document 25_02337_FULLS SAPC Plan 3 13 Nov 2025
Minutes
APPLICATION NO.
25/02337/FULLS
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH
REGISTERED
03.10.2025
APPLICANT
Mr Robert Wilson
SITE
Former Magistrates Court, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8AQ, ROMSEY TOWN
PROPOSAL
Installation of modular changing places toilet with associated services
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Tim Parker
The motion as set out in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
PERMISSION subject to:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall begin 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:
· Location Plan dated 22.08.25
· Site Plan dated 03.09.25
· Typical Manufacturers Layout Plan dated 26.08.25
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3.
No development shall take place until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure the development would integrate, respect and complement the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E9.
4.
No external signage, vents or flues shall be installed until details (including scale drawings) have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any external signate, vents or flues shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that the details would preserve the character of the conservation area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E9.
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.
25/02337/FULLS
APPLICATION TYPE
FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH
REGISTERED
03.10.2025
APPLICANT
Mr Robert Wilson
SITE
Former Magistrates Court, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8AQ, ROMSEY TOWN
PROPOSAL
Installation of modular changing places toilet with associated services
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Tim Parker
The motion as set out in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
PERMISSION subject to:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall begin 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:
· Location Plan dated 22.08.25
· Site Plan dated 03.09.25
· Typical Manufacturers Layout Plan dated 26.08.25
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3.
No development shall take place until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure the development would integrate, respect and complement the character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and E9.
4.
No external signage, vents or flues shall be installed until details (including scale drawings) have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any external signate, vents or flues shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that the details would preserve the character of the conservation area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E9.
Note to applicant:
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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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