RESOLVED -

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 November 2011 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

(NOTE: 1) Councillor Hughes highlighted the paragraph regarding the remedial works taking place at Chandler’s Ford lakes. He commented that he had noticed a large quantity of the shredded vegetation had been placed on Hiltingbury Recreation Ground which he felt was most unsatisfactory.  The Area Co-ordinator agreed to look into the matter and report back to members directly; and 2) Councillor Grajewski welcomed the installation of bollards at the end of Hiltingbury Road at the junction with Winchester Road.)

Councillor Holden-Brown declared an interest in Item 8 - 36 Valley Road, Chandler’s Ford as the mother of the applicant.

Councillor Grajewski declared a personal non prejudicial interest in Item 9 - 5 Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford.

The Chairman welcomed Councillor Roger Smith to the meeting.  Councillor Smith was attending as part of his Cabinet scrutiny role paying particular attention to the venue, which he stated met with his approval.

The Area Co-ordinator reported that the latest edition of Chandler’s Ford News had just been published giving details of the work taking place at Fryern Recreation ground.  A working party had cleared an area of ancient woodland and would continue on Monday 23 January at 10am.  The pavilion refurbishment was almost complete with just a few minor tasks left to be completed, including painting the boards which were there to protect a layer of single skin brickwork.  It was confirmed that funding for an outside tap to facilitate watering the Diamond Jubilee garden was under consideration.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Development Control (Agenda item 8) concerning an application for raising the ridge and alterations to the roof, including side dormers, to provide additional living accommodation.  (Ref: F/11/69804).

The Committee was advised that amended plans had been received changing the gable rear of the building to a barn hipped style.

RESOLVED -

That permission be DEFERRED to the March meeting.

(NOTE: 1) Councillor Holden-Brown declared an interest in this item, left the room and took no part in debate or voting thereon; and 2) The architect spoke in favour of the application).

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Development Control (Agenda item 9) concerning an application for change of use from A1 retail to A3/A5 restaurant with hot food takeaway, 2 bed staff flat at first floor, two storey front extension, external extraction system, external bin store and new boundary treatment.   (Ref: F/11/70027).

The Committee was advised that the officer recommendation had been changed to defer, to give time to consider additional information recently supplied by the agent.

RESOLVED –

That permission be DEFERRED to the March meeting.

(NOTE: Councillor Grajewski declared an interest in this item, remained in the room but took no part in debate or voting thereon).