25 05 2004

A MEETING OF THE REGULATORY BOARD

WAS HELD ON 25 MAY 2004

The Mayor (Councillor Mrs Binfield) (ex-officio), Chairman of the Policy and Organisation Board (Councillor Cully (ex-officio), Councillor Allen (P), Mrs Angus (P), Carr (P), Clinton (P), Edwards (P), Mrs Elshaw (P), Farr (P), Searle (P), Taylor (P) and Train (P).

(It was reported that in accordance with Standing Orders, Councillor Edwards had been nominated to replace Councillor M Russell for the meeting.)

253.	APOLOGIES

An apology for inability to attend the meeting was submitted on behalf of Councillor M Russell.

254.	MINUTES

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Regulatory Board held on 13 April 2004 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a true and correct record.

255.	DEPUTATIONS

It was reported that deputations had been received on planning applications K.5868/1 and K.16086/1.

PART II

256.	REVIEW OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE FARE TARIFF

Consideration was given to a joint report of the Regulatory Services Manager and Financial Services Manager. Additional information and revised recommendation was tabled at the meeting (copies of which are affixed in the Minute Book as Appendix "A").

Members were informed that the Council reviewed the Hackney Carriage fare tariff for vehicles operating in the Borough on an annual basis. The means adopted to carry out this review was in line with a formula that had been agreed by the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on 4 October 2001 following consultation with the trade.

At a meeting held in the Town Hall on 4 May 2004, the trade was consulted on the proposed increases to the tariff. Two options had been presented at that meeting and, at that time, the majority of the trade expressed a preference for the method to reduce the number of metres per 20 pence charged after the first 706 metres from 251 metres to 230 metres.

Although a strong preference had been indicated at the meeting on 4 May 2004 for the option detailed above, a subsequent survey of all the operators had highlighted a strong majority expressing a preference for the alternative option. This consisted of an increase in the charge for the first 706 metres of 10 pence to £2.30 with subsequent distances reduced from 251 metres to 239 metres for each 20 pence charged.

Members were informed that whilst the recent increase in fuel prices had not yet been taken into account in the current formula the Board could reconsider the appropriate tariff if a substantial increase in fuel costs occurred during the year. Members were informed that the formula used was the same for the two options presented at the meeting on 4 May 2004 and this formula was used to produce the percentage increase.

The Chairman commented that there was now a sound system in place to review the Hackney Carriage fare tariff annually which was fair to the trade and to the public.

RESOLVED: That an increase in the maximum level of Hackney Carriage Fares chargeable to £2.30 for the first 706 metres and a 20 pence charge for each subsequent 239 metres applicable from the 1^st August 2004 be approved.

257.	REPORTS OF THE REGULATORY SERVICES MANAGER

The Regulatory Services Manager submitted a report on applications received for planning consent setting out the recommendation in each case (a copy of which is attached in the Minute Book as Appendix 'B').

RESOLVED: That the decisions be taken on each application for planning consent as detailed below.

258.	K.5868/1 - ROOF ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF SIDE DORMER WINDOWS (as amended by letter dated 11.05.04 and plans received 12.05.04) 200 Brockhurst Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3BD

Members were informed that the applicant had formally withdrawn this planning application.

259.	K.13430/3 – ERECTION OF A PAIR OF SEMI-DETACHED ONE BEDROOMED BUNGALOWS – Land adjoining 34 The Crossways Gosport Hampshire

Members were informed that amended plans had been received on 14 May 2004 indicating changes to landscape planting and the addition of high level windows on the north elevation.

RESOLVED: That planning application K.13430/3 – 34 The Crossways, Gosport be approved subject to the developer entering into a planning obligation under Section 106, as approved by the Council, relating to the payment of a commuted sum towards the provision and/or improvement of outdoor playing space, and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:


i.	That having regard to the provisions of Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations, the dwellings can be accommodated on this site without any detriment to the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with the parking standards and open space requirements. Furthermore, the design of the property is such that the proposal will not adversely affect the residential amenities of neighbouring residents. As such the proposal complies with Policies BE1, H5, T6 and RL10 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and Policies R/DP1, R/T11 and R/OS7 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

260.	K.16086/1 – ERECTION OF DETACHED DWELLING (CONSERVATION AREA) (as amended by letter dated 06.05.04 and plans received 07.05.04) Land Adjoining Monckton Cottage Ellachie Mews Gosport Hants PO12 2DR

(NB. Linda Edwards, Borough Solicitor declared a personal interest in the above item by virtue of living nearby, left the room and did not take part in the discussion or voting thereon.)

Members were informed that a second letter had been received from the occupier of St Peter's Cottage, Ellachie Mews, Gosport which summarised a report by Car Parking Solutions who had carried out a risk assessment of the access. The concerns were that access to the site was dangerous for pedestrians and other users of the highway. The officer reported that the access already existed and in view of the location of the site at the end of the cul-de-sac there would be a limited number of additional vehicular or pedestrian movements and that a refusal could not be justified on Highway Safety grounds.

In accordance with Standing Orders, Doctor North was permitted to address the Board on behalf of the objectors. Doctor North gave an information sheet to the Chairman and made the following points:

	· That to permit the proposal would neither preserve nor enhance the special character of the Conservation Area. · The spaces surrounding the buildings in the Conservation Area and the buildings themselves needed to be improved and preserved. · The plan attached to the planning application was not up to date, additions had been made to some of the properties. · The garden space of Monckton Cottage would be affected in that its character would not be in harmony with the other gardens. · The gardens were integral elements of the area. · The proposal would absorb a considerable amount of garden space, would not provide harmony and would impact on similar properties in the area. · The properties were individual and significant, and as a whole formed a Conservation Area.

Mr Collins, the applicant, was invited to address the Board. Mr Collins made the following points:

	· He would be happy for the Members to visit the site and negotiate improvements. · He would be happy for the landing window to be obscure glazed and for the window of bedroom 4 to be re-located to overcome problems of overlooking. · He would carry out the works with the minimum of disruption. · The access gates were to be removed. · Improvements to the access would allow vehicles to exit in forward gear whereas now they often reverse out.

The Chairman pointed out that site visits were only carried out in exceptional circumstances and asked the applicant if he would accept a condition to obscure glaze the landing window. The officer advised that the re-location of the fourth bedroom window would have an adverse effect on the design of the building and in view of the distance to the rear elevations of the houses in Ellachie Road and the existing tree screen there would not be a significant loss of privacy if the bedroom window was retained. The officer also confirmed that the issue of fire safety would be dealt with through the Building Regulations and that the arrangements for collecting refuse were satisfactory.

The following additional condition was agreed:

The windows on the north west elevation outlined in green on the approved plan shall be glazed with obscure glass and shall be retained in that condition. Reason: To preserve the amenity of the adjoining property, and to comply with Policies BE1 and BE3 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan.

RESOLVED: That planning application K.16086/1 – Land Adjoining Monckton Cottage, Ellachie Mews, Gosport be approved subject to the developer entering into a planning obligation under Section 106, as approved by the Council, relating to the payment of a commuted sum towards the provision and/or improvement of outdoor playing space, and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager, and subject to the above additional condition for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to the provisions of Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations, the dwelling can be accommodated on this site without any detriment to the visual amenities of the area and in accordance with the parking standards and open space requirements. Furthermore, the design of the property is such that the proposal will not adversely affect the residential amenities of neighbouring residents and will preserve the character of the Conservation Area. As such the proposal complies with Policies BE1, BE9, H5, T6 and RL10 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and Policies R/DP1, R/BH1, R/T11 and R/OS7 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

261.	K.15650/10 – DETAILS PURSUANT TO K15650/2 – ERECTION OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING AND SURFACING (PLOTS C1 AND C2 – PHASE 1 AMENDED) (as amplified by plans received 16.04.04) Land Adjoining Frater Gate Fareham Road Gosport Hampshire

RESOLVED: That planning application K.15650/10 – Land Adjoining Frater Gate Fareham Road Gosport Hampshire be approved subject to the detailed plans and particulars pursuant to Additional Condition 01 (in part) attached to Outline Consent reference K.15650/2, relating to this defined phase of the development only, and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to the provisions of Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations, the proposal is acceptable in this location and as such it complies with Policies BE1, BE2, EMP1, EMP4 and NC2 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and Policies R/DP1, R/DP6, R/T2, R/T3, R/EMP1, R/EMP7 and R/OS12 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

262.	K.6664/5 – CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR OFFICES (CLASS A2) TO HEALTH SERVICES SUITE (CLASS D1) (CONSERVATION AREA) 1 Pier Street Lee-On-The-Solent Hampshire PO13 9LD

This planning applicatio, n had been submitted by Mrs Berry and Mrs Sutton-Coulson. Members were informed that letters had been received from both applicants on 21 May 2004 and 24 May 2004 confirming that the application was to proceed in Mrs Berry's name only.

The recommendation was agreed as amended.

RESOLVED: That planning application K.6664/5 – 1 Pier Street, Lee-On-The-Solent be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to the provisions of Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations, the development as proposed will preserve the appearance of the Pier Street Conservation Area and is acceptable in this location and as such complies with Policies BE1, BE9, S2 and T6 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and Policies R/DP1, R/BH1, R/S5 and R/T11 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

263.	K.15833/9 – ERECTION OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (UNIT C1) BIN AND CYCLE STORES, ASSOCIATED ACCESS AND PARKING OFF HERITAGE WAY Land Adjacent Fort Brockhurst Heritage Way Gosport Hampshire

RESOLVED: That planning application K.15833/9 – Land Adjacent Fort Brockhurst Heritage Way Gosport be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to the provisions of Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations, the industrial unit can be accommodated on this site without any detriment to the visual amenities of the area. Furthermore, the design of the building is such that the proposal will not adversely affect the amenities of the locality. As such the proposal complies with Policies BE1, BE2, EMP1, EMP3, EMP4, T6 and NC2 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and Policies R/DP1, R/DP6, R/EMP1, R/T11 R/OS12, R/ENV2, R/ENV4 and R/ENV5 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

264.	K.16605 – ERECTION OF FRONT PORCH 7 Montgomery Road Gosport Hampshire PO13 0UZ

RESOLVED: That planning application K.16605 – 7 Montgomery Road Gosport Hampshire be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to the provisions of Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations, the development as proposed is acceptable in this location and as such complies with Policies BE1 and BE3 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and R/DP1 and R/DP7 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

265.	K.7153/4 – CHANGE OF USE OF SHOP AND FLAT AND DORMER ROOF EXTENSION TO 2 FLATS AND TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO FORM DWELLING HOUSE 8 Anns Hill Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3JY

Members were informed that a set of amended plans had been received on 12 May 2004.

RESOLVED: That planning application K.7153/4 – 8 Anns Hill Road Gosport Hampshire be approved subject to the developer entering into a planning obligation under Section 106, as approved by the Council, relating to the payment of a commuted sum towards the provision and/or improvement of outdoor playing space, and subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to the provisions of Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations, the dwellings can be accommodated on this site without any detriment to the visual amenities of the area. Furthermore, the design of the property is such that the proposal will not adversely affect the residential amenities of neighbouring residents. As such the proposal complies with Policies BE1, BE3, H5, H9, T6 and RL10 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and Policies R/DP1, R/DP7, R/H7, R/T11 and R/OS7 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.


266.	K.15500/9 – LISTED BUILDING APPLICATION – PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REBUILD AND EXTENSION TO 2.1 METRE HIGH BRICK WALL (BETWEEN PHASES A AND J) (CONSERVATION AREA) St. George Barracks North Weevil Lane Gosport

(NB. Councillor Taylor declared a personal interest in the above item by virtue of living close by, left the room and did not take part in the discussion or voting thereon.)

RESOLVED: That Listed Building application K.15500/9 – St George Barracks North Weevil Lane Gosport be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	Having regard to Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act and all other material considerations, the wall is severely deflected in places and requires rebuilding and the development as proposed will not be detrimental to the historic character and appearance of the wall or the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. As such it complies with Policies BE9, BE10, BE11 and BE12 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and RBH1, R/BH2, R/BH3 and R/BH4 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

267.	K.15500/10 - DETAILS PERSUANT TO K.15500 – REPAIR AND REALIGN EXISTING RAILINGS AND ERECTION OF NEW RAILINGS WHERE ROAD REALIGNED (LISTED BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREA) (as amended by plans received 07.05.04) St Georges Barracks (North) Weevil Lane Gosport Hants

RESOLVED: That planning application K.15500/10 – St Georges Barracks (North) Weevil Lane Gosport Hants be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations the replacement and realignment of the railings are acceptable alterations to the Listed Building which enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. As such the development complies with Policies BE1, BE9, BE10, BE11 and BE12 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and R/DP1, R/BH1, R/BH2 and R/BH3 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.


268.	K.15500/11 - LISTED BUILDING APPLICATION – REPAIR AND REALIGN SECTIONS OF EXISTING RAILINGS AND ERECTION OF NEW RAILINGS (as amended by plans received 07.05.04) St Georges Barracks (North) Weevil Lane Gosport Hants

RESOLVED: That Listed Building application K.15500/11 – St Georges Barracks (North) Weevil Lane Gosport Hants be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Regulatory Services Manager for the following reason:

i.	That having regard to Section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and all other material considerations the replacement and realignment of the railings are acceptable alterations to the Listed Building which enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. As such the development complies with Policies BE1, BE9, BE10, BE11 and BE12 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan and R/DP1, R/BH1, R/BH2 and R/BH3 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review.

269.	CLOSING REMARKS

As this was the last meeting of the current Municipal Year, Members thanked the Chairman and congratulated him on his work for the Regulatory Board during the year. Members also thanked the officers for carrying out excellent work. The Chairman concluded by thanking everyone for their support.

CHAIRMAN

The meeting concluded at 6.35pm