At the Hart District Council Development Management Committee meeting on 17 September 2025, chaired by Councillor Richard Quarterman, Portfolio Holder - Climate Change and Corporate Services, councillors approved an application for the demolition of a garage and erection of a two-storey side extension at 6 Knoll Close, Fleet and also granted delegated powers to the Development Manager to approve two applications for the erection of 22 dwellings with associated access, parking, affordable housing, public open space, SUDs¹ and landscaping on land east of Hook Road, North Warnborough. The committee also noted the minutes of the Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee meeting held on 4 August 2025.

Land east of Hook Road, North Warnborough

The committee delegated power to the Development Manager to grant planning permission for applications 23/02094/FUL and 23/02095/FUL for the erection of 22 dwellings with associated access, parking, affordable housing, public open space, SUDs and landscaping on land east of Hook Road, North Warnborough. This decision was subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement² and adherence to the planning conditions listed in the committee report from 20 November 2024, as well as additional conditions regarding protected species and the maintenance of ditches and open spaces.

The key point of discussion was the provision of affordable housing, specifically the involvement of a non-registered provider, Odiham Consolidated Charities (OCC), to manage seven social rent units. The Development Management Team Leader clarified that OCC is a registered charity that already provides sheltered accommodation and family housing in Odiham.

The committee was advised that the particulars of the applications had not changed from those previously agreed by the Committee in November 2024 and that there had not been a material change in site circumstances that would lead the Committee to reach a different conclusion on those matters.

Councillor Richard Quarterman proposed the recommendations (as amended in the Addendum paper), which were seconded by Councillor Dorn and agreed unanimously.

The planning obligations included:

• A financial contribution of £189,537 towards off-site affordable housing (0.8 of a dwelling).
• A contribution of £110,768 to Hampshire County Council for education.
• A contribution of £88,000 to the parish for leisure facilities.
• A contribution of £4,000 for gateway highways signage.
• A contribution of £20,358 towards Basingstoke Canal upgrades, including upgrades from Swan Bridge to FP16 and FP24, dog washes, and an information sign/map.
• Designation of public open space.
• Formation of a management company to maintain public open spaces and drainage/SUDs.

During the meeting, Mr Ryan Jacobs spoke against the applications, raising concerns about the site layout, the impact on a right of way/canal path, the extension of time for the Section 106 legal agreement, the opinion of Odiham Parish Council, the Neighbourhood Plan, the National Planning Policy Framework³, and parking issues during construction works. The Development Manager addressed these concerns, clarifying the relevant points for the committee.

6 Knoll Close, Fleet

The committee voted to grant planning permission for the demolition of a garage and the erection of a two-storey side extension at 6 Knoll Close, Fleet. The application was brought before the committee due to the number of objections received and referral by the Chair and Ward Councillors.

The Senior Planner summarised the application, and members raised questions regarding the protection of neighbours' trees during construction, the use of obscured glazing on windows facing 7 Knoll Close, and parking spaces at the property.

Mr Paul Morton spoke against the application via video message, with Ms Marie Kitchin's statement read out to the committee. Objectors raised concerns about the accuracy of the plans, drainage, and ground levels in relation to neighbouring properties.

Mr David Croll, the applicant, spoke in support of the application and addressed questions about access to the drive of 5 Knoll Close during construction and the possibility of planting a hedge to soften the view of the property from 5 Knoll Close.

The recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, was proposed by Councillor Richard Quarterman, Portfolio Holder - Climate Change and Corporate Services, seconded by Councillor Peter Wildsmith, Portfolio Holder - Housing and Community Services, and agreed unanimously.

Conditions include that:

• The development must begin within three years.
• The development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans.
• No cladding shall be applied to the dwelling until exact details have been provided to, and agreed in writing by the local planning authority.
• The materials (other than cladding) must match the existing building in type, colour, texture, and mortar.
• Car parking spaces must be laid out and retained as per the approved plan.
• Any new driveway area must be constructed using permeable or porous hardstanding.
• Trees and hedges on site must be protected during all works.
• No extensions or enlargements to the property shall be carried out without prior written consent.
• No hard surfacing to the rear of the property shall be undertaken without prior written permission.
• No services shall be installed within the Root Protection Area (RPA) of any trees.
• The first-floor window in the north side elevation must have obscured glazing and be non-opening below 1.7 metres.
• No windows or other openings shall be inserted above first floor level without prior written consent.
• The recommendations and mitigation measures outlined in the submitted bat report must be implemented in full.

Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee Minutes

The committee noted the draft minutes of the Development Management (Enforcement) Sub-Committee meeting held on 4 August 2025.