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Southern Area Planning Committee - Test Valley

Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
5:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
03 Feb 2026
Location:
Main Hall, Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GL
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Amanda Ford photo
Committee Member
Councillor Amanda Ford

Liberal Democrat

Apologies

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Councillor Sandra Gidley photo
Committee Member
Councillor Sandra Gidley

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Gordon Bailey MBE photo
Committee Member
Councillor Gordon Bailey MBE

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Celia Dowden photo
Committee Member
Councillor Celia Dowden

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Planning Portfolio Holder
Councillor Phil Bundy

Present, as expected

Councillor Neil Gwynne photo
Committee Member
Councillor Neil Gwynne

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Councillor Ian Jeffrey

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor John Parker photo
Committee Member
Councillor John Parker

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Dr Alan Warnes photo
Committee Member
Councillor Dr Alan Warnes

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Officer
Head of Development Management North
Jason Owen

Expected

Officer
Senior Planning Lawyer
Ginika Ogidi

Expected

Councillor Alison Johnston photo
Committee Member
Climate Emergency and Countryside Portfolio Holder
Councillor Alison Johnston

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Mark Cooper photo
Chairman
Councillor Mark Cooper

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Vice-Chairman
Councillor Alan Dowden

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Councillor Sally Yalden

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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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.
1 Apologies
Minutes Apologies were received from Councillor Ford.
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

14-105

23/02385/FULLS

Ellen Pearce (Applicant)
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 13 January 2026.
Attachments:
Minutes Councillor A Dowden proposed and Councillor Parker seconded the motion that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 January 2026 were an accurate record. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 13 January 2026 were an accurate record.
7 23/02385/FULLS - 14.09.2023
RECOMMENDATION: (PERMISSION)

SITE: Former North Hill Sawmill Yard, Sawmill Yard, Baddesley Road, SO52 9BH, AMPFIELD

CASE OFFICER: Graham Melton
Attachments:
Minutes APPLICATION NO.

23/02385/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

14.09.2023

APPLICANT

Senior Living (Chandler's Ford) Ltd

SITE

Former North Hill Sawmill Yard, Sawmill Yard, Baddesley Road, SO52 9BH, AMPFIELD

PROPOSAL

Development to form Phases 2 & 3 of care village (Use Class C2), comprising erection of buildings to provide 91 no. 1 and 2-bedroom extra care apartments, provision of outdoor amenity space, landscaping, parking provision and associated works

AMENDMENTS

Received on 13.02.2024:

· Amended Site Layout, amended plans and elevations (Blocks 5, 13 and 14).

CASE OFFICER

Graham Melton

The motion as set out in the agenda was proposed by Councillor G Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

Delegate to the Director of Planning and Development for:

Completion of a legal agreement to secure: Restriction of occupation of the units of accommodation consistent with the Basic Care Package defined in the legal agreement for application reference 17/01615/OUTS; Operation of care facilities by person or body registered by the Care Quality Commission as a Service Provider; Submission and implementation of a Travel Plan; Delivery of sufficient mitigation to ensure the development achieves nitrate neutrality; Delivery of sufficient mitigation to ensure the development achieves phosphate neutrality; Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure mitigation scheme comprising contributions towards Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) and Strategic Access Management and Monitoring measures.

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 complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans:

Site Location Plan(2496-URB-CF-00-DR-A-208910 P00) Proposed Site Layout Plan (2496-URB-CF-00-DR-A-208150 P01) Proposed Refuse Strategy (2496-URB-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-206920 P01) Proposed Bin Store - Type 1 - Floor Plans and Elevations (2496-URB-BS-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Bin Store - Type 2 - Floor Plans and Elevations (2496-URB-BS-ZZ-DR-A-208161 P00) Proposed Bin Store - Type 3A - Floor Plans and Elevations (2496-URB-BS-ZZ-DR-A-208153) Proposed Block 01 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B01-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 02 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plan (2496-URB-B02-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 02 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B02-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 03 - Ground and First Floor Plans(2496-URB-B03-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 03 - Roof Plan (2496-URB-B03-ZZ-DR-A-208161 P00) Proposed Block 03 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B03-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 04 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B04-00-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 04 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B04-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 05 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B05-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P01) Proposed Block 05 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B05-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P01) Proposed Block 06 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B06-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 06 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B06-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 06A - Plans, Elevations and Section (2496-URB-B6A-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 07 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B07-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 07 - Elevations and Sections as Proposed (2496-URB-B07-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 08 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B08-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 08 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B08-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 09 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B09-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 09 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B09-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 11 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B11-00-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 11 - Elevations and Sections - Sheet 1 (2496-URB-B11-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 12 - Ground, First Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B12-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 12 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B12-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 13 Plans and Elevations (2496-URB-B13-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P01) Proposed Block 14 - Ground and First Floor Plan (2496-URB-B14-00-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 14 - Roof Plan (2496-URB-B14-01-DR-A-208161 P00) Proposed Block 14 - Elevations and Sections - Sheet 1 (2496-URB-B14-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P01) Proposed Block 14 - Elevations and Sections - Sheet 2 (2496-URB-B14-ZZ-DR-A-208261 P01) Proposed Block 14A - Plans and Elevations (2496-URB-B14A-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 17 - Ground, First, Second Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B17-ZZ-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 17 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B17-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Block 19 - Ground, First, Second Floor and Roof Plans (2496-URB-B19-00-DR-A-208160 P00) Proposed Block 19 - Elevations – (2496-URB-B19-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) Proposed Landscape Masterplan (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208151 P05) Proposed Entrance Feature Wall - Sheet 1 of 2 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208005 P03) Proposed Entrance Feature Wall - Sheet 2 of 2 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208006 P02) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 1 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208001 P08) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 2 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208002 P04) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 3 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208003 P04) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 4 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208004 P05) Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.

The development hereby permitted shall be used only as residential care and/or extra care accommodation and for no other purpose, including any other purpose in Class C2 of the Schedule to 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.

Reason: In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of the local amenities in accordance with Policy COM2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

4.

All those involved with the development should be informed of the status and legal obligations attached to the Trodds Copse SSSI designation and where the boundary of the protected area is.

Reason: To avoid impacts to protected sites and species and to conserve and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

5.

The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the measures set out in the submitted document titled ‘Land at Baddesly Road – Ampfield Care Village, Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP): Biodiversity’ dated 4th February 2020, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To avoid impacts to protected sites and species and to conserve and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

6.

The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the construction traffic management measures set out in the submitted document titled ‘Project Traffic Management Plan’ dated 14th April 2022, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy T1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

7.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, construction and demolition activities including the delivery or removal of materials to or from the site, shall only take place between the hours of 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours Monday to Friday and between the hours of 08:00 hours and 13:00 hours on Saturday (excluding Bank Holidays). No such activity shall occur on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Reason: In the interest of the amenities in the local area in accordance with Policy LHW4 Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

8.

The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the drainage strategy set out in the documents titled ‘Surface Water and Foul Drainage Strategy’ (Farrow Walsh, reference FW2111-DS-001 V1, dated July 2023), ‘Drainage Strategy update Cover Note’ (Hydrock, reference 32124-HYD-XX-XX-RP-C-0001) and the following plans:

Drainage Strategy Sheet 1 of 3 (FW2111-D-610-01 Rev A3) Drainage Strategy Sheet 2 of 3 (FW2111-D-610-02 Rev A4) Amended Drainage Strategy Sheet 3 of 3 (32124-HYD-00-ZZ-DR-C-7000-P03)

Thereafter the drainage infrastructure shall be retained and maintained to ensure working order for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the development does not trigger an adverse surface water flood risk in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

9.

Landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved landscape plans and documents:

Proposed Landscape Masterplan (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208151 P05) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 1 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208001 P08) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 2 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208002 P04) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 3 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208003 P04) Landscaping Strategy Plan - Sheet 4 of 4 (2496-URB-CF-ZZ-DR-L-208004 P05) Monks Brook Corridor Advanced Planting Strategy dated July 2023 (2496-URB-CF-00-SP-L-2A6652 P01) Landscape Strategy, Monk’s Brook (February 2024) Outline Landscape Management Plan dated July 2023 (2496-URB-CF-00-SP-L-2A6656) Arboricultural Survey and Impact Assessment: Phase 2 and 3, Chandler’s Ford Continuing Care Retirement Community (Landarb Solutions, August 2023) Email titled ‘23/02385/FULLS – Inspired Villages, Chandler’s Ford – Replacement Planting Sequencing’ dated 11th March 2024.

The landscape works hereby approved shall be maintained to encourage its establishment for a minimum period of five years following completion of the development. Any trees or planting that are removed, die or become, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective within this period, shall be replaced before the end of the current or first available planting season following the failure, removal or damage of the planting.

Reason: To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Policies E1 and E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

10.

The finished floor levels of the development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the levels shown on the following approved plans:

Drainage Strategy Sheet 1 of 3 (FW2111-D-610-01 Rev A3) Drainage Strategy Sheet 2 of 3 (FW2111-D-610-02 Rev A4) Amended Drainage Strategy Sheet 3 of 3 (32124-HYD-00-ZZ-DR-C-7000-P03)

Thereafter, the finished floor levels of the development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the approved plans.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory relationship between the new development and the adjacent buildings, amenity areas and trees in accordance with Policies E1 and LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

11.

Prior to the commencement of development details of the exceedance flow routing, including level information, demonstrating measures to direct water away from the units hereby approved shall be 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 does not result in the deterioration of water quality in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

12.

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 would integrate, respect and complement the character of the area in accordance with Policy E1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

13.

Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved landscape plans, no development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted until full details of the following have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include:

1) Identification of precise species and location for all tree planting

2) Tree pit planting details including soil volume

The landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and implementation/maintenance programme.

Reason: To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Policies E1 and E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

14.

Prior to any occupation of the development hereby approved, a plan showing the layout and position of the designated visitor parking spaces shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the designated visitor parking spaces shall be reserved for this purpose at all times.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy T1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

15.

The development shall not be occupied until space has been laid

out and provided for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles to

enable them to enter and leave the site in a forward gear in

accordance with the approved plans and this space shall thereafter

be reserved for such purposes at all times.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy T1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

16.

The proposed buildings annotated as Blocks 11 and 12 shall not be occupied until the obscure glazed windows and privacy screens, as shown on the approved plans reference Proposed Block 11 - Elevations and Sections - Sheet 1 (2496-URB-B11-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) and Proposed Block 12 - Elevations and Sections (2496-URB-B12-ZZ-DR-A-208260 P00) are installed. Thereafter, the obscure glazed windows and privacy screens shall be retained as such, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policy LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

17.

No external lighting shall be installed until details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include plans and details sufficient to show the location, type, specification, luminance and angle of illumination of all lights/luminaires. The external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the favourable conservation status of bats in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

18.

No development shall commence until an assessment of the nature and extent of any contamination and a scheme for remediating contamination has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment must be undertaken by a competent person, and shall assess the presence of any contamination on the site whether or not it originates on the site, with reference to the previously approved assessments and remediation strategies approved under application reference 17/01615/OUTS. In the event that contamination is found, or is considered likely, the assessment shall contain remediation proposals designed to bring the site (or phase of it) to a condition suitable for the intended use shall be approved. Such remediation proposals shall include clear remediation objectives and criteria, an appraisal of the remediation options, and the arrangements for the supervision of remediation works by a competent person. The site (or individual phases of it) shall not be brought in to 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).

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.
8 25/02391/FULLN - 09.10.2025
RECOMMENDATION: (PERMISSION)

SITE: The Garden Lodge, Marsh Court Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6JB, STOCKBRIDGE

CASE OFFICER: Gillian Wheeler
Attachments:
Minutes APPLICATION NO.

25/02391/FULLN

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - NORTH

REGISTERED

09.10.2025

APPLICANT

Mr Oliver Norton

SITE

The Garden Lodge, Marsh Court Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6JB, STOCKBRIDGE

PROPOSAL

Demolition of dwelling and ancillary structures, erection of replacement dwelling and associated cycle/bin stores, landscaping and parking

AMENDMENTS

· Amended plans were received on 14.11.25 in response to the consultation comments.

· A flood risk assessment was received on 01.12.25.

· An amended ownership certificate was received on 17.12.25.

CASE OFFICER

Gillian Wheeler

The item was WITHDRAWN from the agenda at the request of the Director of Planning and Development.
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