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Special, General Purposes and Licensing Committee - Friday, 26th April, 2024 1.00 pm

April 26, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting focused on a contentious application to amend the site license conditions at the Fleur de Lys Caravan Park, specifically to increase the number of caravans from 11 to 12. The debate was intense, with strong opinions and emotional testimonies from both supporters and objectors.

Decision: Application to Amend Site License Conditions The council voted on whether to approve the application to increase the number of caravans. Arguments for approval cited compliance with planning permissions and licensing standards, potential benefits to the applicant's family, and economic advantages for the park. Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding, diminished quality of life for existing residents, and procedural issues, notably the retrospective nature of the application. The vote was initially tied, but the chair's casting vote approved the application with additional conditions for delineating parking spaces and ensuring safety barriers. This decision allows the park to legally house 12 caravans, potentially increasing its revenue but also raising concerns about the impact on current residents' living conditions.

Interesting Occurrence: During the meeting, there was a notable moment of tension when a resident directly addressed the council with a passionate objection, highlighting personal distress caused by the new caravan's placement. This underscored the emotional and personal stakes involved in council decisions on local developments.

Attendees

Profile image for Cllr Neil Tungate
Cllr Neil Tungate  Conservative •  Ballard
Profile image for CllrRichard Young
CllrRichard Young  Conservative •  Marchwood & Eling
Profile image for Cllr Steve Clarke
Cllr Steve Clarke  Conservative •  Milton
Profile image for Cllr Jack Davies
Cllr Jack Davies  Liberal Democrat •  Pennington
Profile image for Cllr Philip Dowd
Cllr Philip Dowd  Liberal Democrat •  Hythe Central
Profile image for Cllr Allan Glass
Cllr Allan Glass  Conservative •  Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Profile image for CllrDavid Harrison
CllrDavid Harrison  Liberal Democrat •  Totton South
Profile image for Cllr David Hawkins
Cllr David Hawkins  Conservative •  Milford & Hordle
Profile image for CllrNigel Linford
CllrNigel Linford  Independent •  Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Profile image for CllrColm McCarthy
CllrColm McCarthy  Liberal Democrat •  Pennington
Profile image for Cllr Dave Penny
Cllr Dave Penny  Vice-Chairman of the Council •  Conservative •  Totton North
Profile image for Cllr Alvin Reid
Cllr Alvin Reid  Conservative •  Milford & Hordle
Tanya Coulter
Richard Knott
Joanne McClay
Ben Stockley
Karen Wardle
Profile image for Cllr Dan Poole
Cllr Dan Poole  Conservative •  Forest & Solent

Topics

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