FOUR MARKS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning Committee
Held on Wednesday 1st April 2015, commencing at 7.30pm
At the Benian’s Pavilion, Four Marks
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Members Present:
Cllrs J Foster (Chair), J Hammond, A Hickman, S Sensier and A
Tomlinson
Attending:
S Goudie (Clerk), Cllr Thomas
Apologies:
Cllr T Brake
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OPEN SESSION:
Mr Norman, 72 Winchester Rd, raised his objection to Planning Application 34918. In his objection he
highlighted that the proposed dwelling did not meet any criteria detailed in the Village Design Statement. By
giving permission to build a new dwelling at the rear of this garden this could set a precedent for other
properties to do the same. Mr Norman also raised concern over the proximity to the neighbouring properties
and the potential water run-off from the extensive roof area. The proposed car port is less than a metre from
the boundary, the site itself is currently land locked. It was also pointed out that in the Applicants statement
that there was no objection from the neighbours after consultation, this is untrue, there was no consultation
and the only the neighbour who isn’t objecting is the one that stands to benefit from the applicant’s proposal.
Mr Brough, 66 Winchester Road, the other immediate neighbour, re-iterated Mr Norman’s objections adding
that the size of the proposed dwelling is completely out of proportion to its environment, and does not, as
stated, blend in with the Blenheim Close properties.
Cllr Thomas, in agreement with the previous two speakers, felt that this was over development of the plot.
She also wanted to advise that one of the late applications listed, not on the Agenda, was a re-submission
following an Appeal dismissal.
The Open Session concluded at 7.40pm, Standing Orders were applied.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apology for absence received from Cllr Brake
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of Interest.
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
 The minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 4th March 2015
were proposed as a true record by Cllr Sensier, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson, and signed
by the Chairman.
 There were no matters arising.
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PLANNING MATTERS
Decisions notified:
1. Reference No: 55451 PARISH: Four Marks
Location:
Glenmore, 27 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AA
Proposal:
OUTLINE - 9 DWELLINGS FOLLOWING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING
DWELLING - As amended by plans received (07/05/2014)
Decision:
OUTLINE PERMISSION Decision Date: 3 March, 2015
2. Reference No: 54485 PARISH: Four Marks
Location:
Sunnydene, Stoney Lane, Medstead, Alton, GU34 5EL
Proposal:
Lawful development certificate for a proposed development - single storey
sides and rear extension
Decision:
LAWFULNESS CERTIF - PROPOSED - PERMITTED
Decision Date: 2 March, 2015
3. Reference No: 29085/002 PARISH: Four Marks
Location:
Blue Anchor, 28 Telegraph Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AX
Proposal:
Velux window to single storey garage.
Decision:
PERMISSION Decision Date: 12 March, 2015
4. Reference No: 21566/003 PARISH: Four Marks
Location:
Churchills, Brislands Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AD
Proposal:
Proposed two storey extension to rear
Decision:
PERMISSION Decision Date: 12 March, 2015
5. Reference No: 52167/001 PARISH: Four Marks
Location: 2 Penrose Way, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5BG
Proposal: T1 Salix caprea in the front garden of the property.- re-pollard back to old
pollard points, leaving a finished height of approximately 5 metres.
Decision: CONSENT
Decision Date: 17 March, 2015
6. Reference No: 23761/012 PARISH: Four Marks
Location: Winterborne, 139 Winchester Road, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5HY
Proposal: Fence and gates to front boundary
Decision: PERMISSION
Decision Date: 13 March, 2015
New applications:
1. Reference: 29550/023
Comment deadline: 3rd April 2015
Location:
Belford House, 93 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks, GU34 5AH
Proposal:
Installation of hard standing to provide formal refuse storage area and 3 no.
additional parking spaces along with new boundary treatment forming screen.
No objection.
2. Reference: 24559/026
Comment deadline: 12th April 2015
Location:
Unit 2 Hazel Road, Four Marks, Alton GU34 5EY
Proposal:
2 storey side extension following removal of gas compound
No objection.
3. Reference: 27111/007
Comment deadline: 16th April 2015
Location:
Taranaki, 101 Winchester Road, Four Marks, Alton GU34 5HS
Proposal:
Raise roof height to create rooms in roof space, single storey extension to
rear, front car port and rear detached garage
The Parish Council would like to raise objections to this application. The additional proposals
would lead to a noticeable over development of the plot, there is an excessive amount of
proposed new windows and the overall total size of the dwelling would be out of keeping with
the existing street scene.
4. Reference: 34918/002
Comment deadline: 20th April 2015
Location:
70 Winchester Road, Four Marks, GU34 5HR
Proposal:
Single storey detached dwelling to the rear of 70 Winchester Road, provision
of new access from Blenheim Road and detached carport.
Four Marks Parish Council strongly object to this Application.
 The proposals have not taken account of the recommendations contained within the
Village Design Statement.
 This is back garden development to its extreme, and against the guidelines laid out
in the NPPF
 The size of proposed dwelling would be over development of the plot, and is not
smaller than the original property, as stated.
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The design is not in keeping with the neighbouring properties, either in Winchester
Road or Blenheim Close.
The proposed size of roof area causes great concern with reference to water run-off.
The site is currently landlocked and would necessitate a new access, the details of
the proposed new access also raises real concern, and would ask Highways to look
in great detail at the proposals, which do not appear to meet their requirements.
The loss of the neighbouring garage could well encourage on street parking, which
may cause further access issues.
The proposed car port appears to be right on the boundary of the neighbouring
property.
Four Marks Parish Council would respectfully ask the Planning Officer to consider all our
objections carefully and please refuse this Application.
5. Reference:
56045
Comment deadline: 20th April 2015
Location:
30 Tawny Grove, Four Marks, GU34 5DU
Proposal:
Fell one Oak and one Hornbeam, reduce 2 blackthorn by 1.5 metres into a
controlled hedge and crown reduce 1 blackthorn to a height of 4 metres, spread 3 metres
No objection and are happy to concur with the Arboriculturist’s decision.
6. Reference: 21566/004
Comment deadline: 29 April 2015
Location:
Churchills, Brislands Lane, Four Marks, GU34 5AD
Proposal:
Lawful Development Certificate for Single storey side extension
No comment to make on this application.
7. Reference: 56054
Comment deadline: 29 April 2015
Location:
138 Winchester Road, Four Marks, GU34 5HZ
Proposal:
Single storey rear extension
No objection.
8. Reference: 55397/002
Comment deadline: 29th April 2015
Location:
Romany, 89 Winchester Road, Four Marks, GU34 5HS
Proposal:
Detached dwelling with new access
The Parish Council would like to raise objections to this application. Although it is
acknowledged that land to the rear of the neighbouring property has recently been
developed, this is still back garden development, and the proposal is not in keeping with the
new dwellings. It is worryingly close the tree with the Protection Order, and therefore have
serious concerns over the affect that this would have on both the health of the tree and
structure of the dwelling. The access into the property does not look achievable and there
does not appear to be the appropriate provision for parking for the size of the dwelling.
Appeals notified:
1. Reference:
APP/M1710/TPO/4480
Location:
Land North of Chaffinch Road, Four Marks, Alton
Appeal by:
Belgarum Property
Proposal:
Against works to Oaks B and I, as detailed on application
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NEXT MEETING
Annual Parish Meeting – Wednesday 8th April, 7.30pm, Village
Full Council Meeting – Wednesday 15th April 2015, 7.30pm, Village Hall
Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th May 2015, 7.30pm, venue tbc
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The Chairman closed the meeting at 9.40 pm
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Chairman